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ACCURATE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY (An Accurate Education & Research Society Foundation)

PGDM

ACCURATE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY (An Accurate Education & Research Society Foundation)

Plot No. 49, Knowledge Park-III, Greater Noida, U.P.-201308 Phone : 0120-2328234/35; Fax : 0120-2320355 Email : [email protected]

Post Graduate Diploma in Management 2-year full-time programme

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PGDM-IB Post Graduate Diploma in International Business 2-year full-time programme

PGCM-RM Post Graduate Certificate in Retail Management 15-months full-time programme (All programmes approved by AICTE, Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India)

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Our Mission

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Our Mission is to impart vibrant, comprehensive and innovative learning to our students enabling them to be managers, entrepreneurs, and leaders with strong cultural values and to provide an ideal teaching environment and ambience to develop their skills to meet the challenges of the global business environment. It is further to create, inculcate, imbibe, translate and apply knowledge, to address the needs of individuals, industry and above all the trust of the society. This is visualized and accomplished through quality education, which communicates the knowledge and values and imparts the skills necessary for individuals to lead responsible, productive, and personally satisfying lives; through research, scholarship, and creative activities that advance knowledge and enhance the educational process; and through good employment, which contributes to the solution of societal problems and enriches the quality of life in the nation. With this mission we aim for greater eminence and international prominence in Management, Science, Technology and Engineering while building recognition in the business, education and research. We engage the entire Accurate fraternity in our leading strengths through interdisciplinary cross-cultural initiatives. Programmes with the greatest potential for excellence will be targeted and given the resources to seek national and international recognition.

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Our Vision

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v Group Director's Message

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v You at Accurate

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v Placement

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Prove or perish, that is the call of the day. We at ACCURATE, feel the best way to succeed change is to initiate it.

Our Visionary In a world of rapid change and global competition, what does it take to succeed? Today we cross continents at the speed of sound and ideas move around the globe at the speed of thought. The time between idea and practical application shrinks daily. If you are prepared you will reap the rewards. ACCURATE will equip you with the skills, knowledge and perspectives required for outstanding performance in the global market. We will prepare you for practice. You will acquire competence in the functional and technical areas of business and you will gain a competitive edge. We at ACCURATE, feel the best way to succeed change is to initiate it. Analyzing and understanding is the prime function of today's managers. To do this, they require keen perception, flexibility and the ability to merge management theories into action plans. With world class infrastructure, industry benchmarked curriculum, regular interaction with the industry/business organizations, our endeavor is to prepare a reservoir of special talent. We attempt to synergize what is best in India with the best of the world on an on-going basis through intertwining and networking. Spirit of innovation, achievement and intellectual adventure emerge where best faculty and dynamic group of students work together with commitment towards global excellence. Let it be my privilege to welcome you again to the world of ACCURATE. C.L. Sharma Chairman 3

Accurate Institute of Management & Technology combines exquisite natural beauty and high-tech environs of modern times, to set an ideal seat for higher academic pursuits. 4

Welcome to Accurate Set in a lush green campus spread on 16-Acres at Greater Noida, Accurate Institute of Management & Technology combines exquisite natural beauty and high-tech environs of modern times, to set an ideal seat for higher academic pursuits. Today's management practitioners must be thorough with the latest technology and be sensitive to the importance of ethics and human values. ACCURATE is committed to providing quality programmes that will help you become more effective-personally and professionally. We are aware of the emerging challenges & are modifying course content & delivery mechanism to meet them. Our Academic and Training programmes are anchored around the philosophy of inculcating an analytical orientation to understand and analyze complex business situations while at the same time possess result based administrative point of view. Education at ACCURATE is intended to be a life-changing experience that will shape your professional identity and influence your thinking for the rest of your life. We seek to develop you to be successful business leaders of tomorrow. But we need your commitment to learn, to imbibe and contribute to the process. Our endeavor is to ensure that the experience at ACCURATE is a significant long-term value addition to an individual's career. Let's achieve this goal together. Poonam Sharma Group Director

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Director's Profile Dr. Das has over 26 years of work experience in the corporate sector and in academics. He was with Shriram Chemicals, Kota and WIPRO Information Technology Ltd. before moving over to academics. He has been a consultant to the World Bank; IDRC, Canada; GTZ, Germany (through GWB, Germany); Coal India Ltd; Ministry for Development of the North East Region (GOI); Globe Cast (A division of French Telecom); etc. He has many publications in international and national journals and has conducted numerous training programmes. He joins Accurate Institute of Management and Technology from Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM-Lucknow) where he was the founder Dean (Noida Campus) and a professor of marketing. His academic credential and interest area are as follows: l

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Dr. Jitendra K. Das, Director (Former Dean - IIM(Lucknow), Noida Campus)

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B.Tech. (Chemical Engg.), IIT Delhi Teaching Areas: Marketing Management, Strategic Internet Marketing, CRM, Advanced Marketing Research. Research Areas: Environmental Marketing, Internet Marketing, Technology enabled Customer Relations. Current Research Interests: Environmental Marketing, Internet Marketing, CRM Current Consulting Interests: Forest Products Marketing, Sales Management, Internet Marketing, Market Share Analysis, IT Enabled Service Offer Analysis, CRM

A good leader inspires others with confidence; A great leader inspires them with confidence in themselves

From the Director's Desk India is on a turning point today with the world looking at it with aspirations for doing business. The large pool of educated young minds in India is equally aspiring to touch the sky and in a way take the world in their hands. We, at the “Accurate Institute of Management and Technology”, Greater Noida want to be the catalyst to make that happen. This is to be achieved through nurturing talents and through the making of centers of excellence on campus that will help us in creating and contributing to the body of knowledge in business practices. In pursuit of this goal, we provide a very conducive environment for the faculty to be academically more creative and innovative, and thus to foster students to sharpen their skills and enhance their knowledge base to be able to make a difference to the society. The corporate world, therefore, find it useful to seek out our students for suitable positions to help them successfully deal with business challenges, creating win-win situations for themselves and our students. We, therefore, are open to ideas and in a continuous innovation mode to deliver what is expected of us. Essentially, through intelligent and innovative interventions in management education, Accurate Institute of Management and Technology, Greater Noida is well poised to attain international stature in a few years from now and become a significant contributor to the development of the management capacity in India in social and business sector. Dr. Jitendra K. Das Director 6

Accurate Group

Accurate Education & Research Society

Accurate Group is one of the leading manufacturers of Electrical/Electronic products especially of Distribution & Power transformers in the country. Mr. C.L. Sharma, the Chairman started with a small company in 1986 with a vision, to be one of the leading engineering enterprises in India and today is amongst the top few in its line of business. The products and services are known for their superior quality adhering to global standards. Accurate Transformers was established in 1987, and pioneered the manufacture of Transformers at a time when most electrical equipments were imported. The first plant was set up at Ghaziabad. Since then further plants have been added which are situated at Greater Noida, Sikandarabad, Dehradun and Haridwar.

Accurate Education & Research Society was established in 2005 under the visionary leadership of Mr. C.L. Sharma, Chairman - Accurate Group. The aim of the Society is to provide education in various fields of Engineering, Technology & Management and creating a pool of professionally qualified, skilled managers and entrepreneurs of world class standard. As a first step, in 2006 the society has set up an Engineering and Management Institute where all the courses are approved by AICTE and the three batches of Engineering and Management have already been successfully inducted. The members of the society are having rich experience and have sufficient technical knowledge in the field of establishment of educational projects. Accurate has emerged as a research and case driven residential B-School, attempts to synergise what is best in India with the best of the world.

Shri C.L. Sharma is a seasoned corporate doyen having decades of experience in promoting and excelling par excellence in the areas of electrical and electronic products. His innovative approach towards transforming business and human lives is uniquely blended with the entrepreneurial zeal with a passion for excellence in the areas of academics, research, consulting and corporate training and it gives him the competitive edge above the contemporary corporate doyens. In 2005, the Accurate Group entered into an area of national importance "RURAL ELECTRIFICATION" by undertaking Turnkey projects under various schemes to provide the infrastructural support to people at grassroots for their livelihood and contributing towards the upliftment of the economy.

Now the society is in the process to establish two new management institutes and has proposed to setup Medical College and teaching hospital at Agra. The aim is to cater different segments of the society and to contribute constructively and meaningfully in national growth and development.

Leaders are visionaries with poorly developed sense of fear and no concept of the odds against them. - Robert Jarvik

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Superior Infrastructure Accurate has excellent academic Infrastructure. In a recent survey, the institute has been ranked as No. 1 in infrastructure in NCR region by B&M chronicle. The Institute is spread over 16 acres, and is located at Institutional area in Greater Noida. The city provides a glorious partnership of industry with nature and an excellent ambience to the students. The classrooms are having modern gadgets and equipments, an absolute state-of-art computer lab and a well stocked library. The campus is located in the midst of serenity and is conducive to best-inclass academic work.

The Intellectual Capital

Accurate attracts one of the finest standing faculty bases among private educational institutions in the country. The faculty at Accurate emphasize on quality education, which communicates the knowledge and values and imparts the skills necessary for individuals to lead responsible, productive and personally satisfying lives. Faculty members hold advanced and doctorate degrees along with industry experience. 8

Centre for Corporate Relations Accurate Institute has established a dedicated Centre for Corporate Relations for enhancing the exposure of the students to the corporate world and to act as an interface between the Institution and the corporate world. The Centre for Corporate Relations works in conjunction with the specific needs and career aspiration of the individual student. The CCR has a focused approach on counseling and guiding each and every student so as to help him/her in getting the best of the companies.

100% Placement Record

Carrying on accurate legacy, Accurate achieved 100% placement for its inaugural batch and will carry on the practice into successive batches. At accurate right from the admissions to curriculum design and choice of specialization, the entire programme is designed keeping in mind the importance of placements. A dedicated team of accurate faculty works full time with the student placement committee to meet, correspond and network with various companies locally and overseas, to explore the market needs. The entire gamut of academic activities are oriented to provide the best possible placement to the students in leading corporate houses/MNCs preferably in Delhi NCR as well as in other parts of India.

International Study Tour This is an exercise in understanding the market and the working of organizations in the developed and the developing countries of the globe and the students also get an opportunity to observe theories being applied in professional practice. The study tour includes visits to transnational companies, universities and B-Schools. It would also provide them with a clear picture of new business challenges and dynamics in global operations of business enterprises.

Regular Industrial Interaction The Institute has always realized the need for effective interface with industry and business and has undertaken the task of strengthening the linkages with them. The industrial visits provide opportunity for the students to get on the ground feel about industry and understand the systems and procedures involved in running an organisation. In order to have better understanding of management, industry visits are organized for students in consultation with the concerned faculty.

Flexible Curriculum

The academic programme at Accurate is designed according to the needs of the students. The Institute employs flexible curriculum delivery system that suits both academic and professional development and encourages students to take projects jointly supervised by Institute and Industry. There is complete flexibility in the choice of courses among core subjects and electives. The focus is on developing a unique environment which supports professional learning and fosters confidence as well as team work.

Wi-Fi enabled building

Wi-Fi is making rapid strides in the educational segment. The management block is now wireless and offering all-round Wi-Fi Internet access to students.

Glimpse The Residency Living away from home and adapting to new surroundings is not an easy task. We at Accurate comprehend that the quality and availability of lodging is a major concern to all students. We have well furnished contemporary style rooms. The rooms are spacious and clean with excellent hygiene and regular maintenance with plenty of storage space, power backup and 24-hour security.

Visiting Wisdom

The importance of external inputs into academic environment is emphasized. External speakers are invited from industry and academia to come and give a fresh view on issues related to management and to share their success stories, so the students could gain more exposure and become aware of pertinent issues outside their academics .

Online Course Management System The Institute in its endeavor to produce world class technobusiness professionals, has implemented OCMS (Online Course Management System) to facilitate the teaching and learning process of the budding managers by leveraging web technologies and web based software. The OCMS facilitates the teachers and the students in broadening the horizon of learning beyond the classroom with the help of latest technology in the wi-fi enabled campus. This provides the students the competitive edge of technology enabled learning which is available only with some of the leading B-Schools of the globe. The students after admission may access OCMS at www.accurate.in/ecampus

Culture and Traditions

Accurate believes in an optimal blend of western intelligence, management and technology skills with values of India. We at Accurate have an informal culture yet having highest focus on academic rigour. The Accurate family works in unison with highest degree of team spirit, camaraderie and enthusiasm. The unique combination of academic and extra-curricular activities makes Accurate a very happening place to facilitate students in the process of learning. 9

Infrastructure Campus

ACCURATE provides a rich learning environment with Wi-Fi enabled building and technological support to facilitate teaching, learning and personality development. Over the years, Accurate has become reputed for its innovative and relevant curriculum. In a recent survey, the institute has been ranked as No. 1 in infrastructure in NCR region by B&M chronicle. Globalization has the potential to create greater opportunities for growth throughout the world. Accurate inculcates its students to have a global perspective, while at the same time be keenly perceptive about local conditions. The Institute is spread over 16-acres at Institutional area in Greater Noida. The city provides a glorious partnership of industry with nature and an excellent ambience to the students. Placement is on top of the agenda at Campus for all. The entire gamut of academic activities are oriented to provide the best possible placement to the students in leading corporate houses/MNCs preferably in Delhi-NCR as well as in other parts of India. With superior infrastructure and industry benchmarked curriculum and a dedicated centre for corporate 10

relation for exposure in to the intricacies of the corporate world, the institute has all the requisite facilities that form an integral part of any Top B-School.

Learning Center The classrooms or learning center provide the most conducive atmosphere for dynamic and focused discussion. The classrooms are designed as auditoriums with step-up seating to facilitate discussions and to promote maximum interface between the faculty and the students. The classrooms are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities like projectors and audio-visual systems. The air-conditioning in the classrooms creates the right atmosphere for long hours of learning.

The Library The library is equipped with modern collection predominantly related to management and allied subjects. It's a hub for all academic activities and the students can also use it as a place for quiet-self-study. The wide array of books, journals, audiovisual materials meet the information needs of the academic community of the institute. The library has over 8000 volume of books and subscribe to over 72 national and international journals besides magazines, newspapers, new technical and reference books.

Chillout Zones

The cafeteria is an ideal place to chill out after the hectic class schedule and when the studies get too intense and the students need to relax and recharge for the next session. The vibrant and intelligent minds fueled with the passion to excel need a rich and hygienic diet. The cafeteria at Accurate has exclusive variety of Indian and Chinese dishes.

The IT center

The campus is interconnected with internet & intranet with broadband connection. The IT center is fully equipped with latest configured machines linked to a wide range of Software, printers, and scanners. It comprises of large number of P-IV machines with world class servers. The full-fledged Wi-Fi network caters to the network requirements of the faculty and the students.

Conference Hall

The Institute has a big Conference Hall which accommodates meetings & seminars. Apart from this the hall is also used for group discussion and Socio-cultural functions.

Auditorium

The academic life at Accurate goes beyond the curriculum. For cultural and social functions, the auditorium with a capacity of 250 seats at the campus provides an ideal platform for students to express themselves in public speech, theatres, plays and general entertainment.

Accommodation

Accurate Institute boasts of a well furnished and aesthetically designed hostel. It has been constructed in a view to provide excellent amenities to the students. Living away from home and adapting to new surroundings is not an easy task. We at Accurate comprehend that the quality and availability of lodging is a major concern to all students, which is why we have well furnished contemporary style rooms. The rooms are spacious and clean with excellent hygiene and regular maintenance. The Institute has separate hostels for boys and girls. The lodging is divided into single (on extra payment) and generously spacious twin-sharing rooms. All rooms are spacious and have been provided with separate beds, study tables and cupboards. Each floor has facility for clean toilets and bathrooms. Hot water is provided during winter season. There is 24-hour power back-up. The students also have a common television room and to enhance their living experience, indoor recreational activities like table tennis, carrom, and pool-table are available. Living on campus is a comfortable experience for Accuratians as it gives them an opportunity to use the other facilities like Library and computer lab till late in the evening. There is dedicated team of employees and highly dedicated security force, which ensures proper security to students. The employees are extremely helpful and co-operative.

Accurate in Greater Noida

Greater Noida (NCR-Delhi) is one of the most happening destination and the fastest-developing center of attraction for the Indian youth from all over India as it is home to a plethora of elite educational institutions. It's a world class city planned with an obsession and has a comprehensive infrastructure in terms of wide roads, malls, official complexes, parks and impeccable law and order. It is a city where future is present with all the ultra modern infrastructure. With students forming a large chunk of population, the city is an ideal spawning ground for educational excellence. The city is fastest-developing center of attraction for the students from Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon and Faridabad. It is a land locked city situated near river Hindon having an extreme type of continental climate. July to September are monsoon months, followed by pleasant weather till November. December-January becomes quite cold. April-June are quite warm. The city is well-connected to Delhi by Taj Expressway.

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The Programmes

PGDM Two-Year (Full Time) Post Graduate Diploma in Management duly approved by AICTE, Ministry of HRD, Government of India. The course consists of 6 terms with International study tour. The programme has been developed with innovative teaching methodology ensuring thorough grooming of students in fundamental concepts in management and concurrently developing in them business and technology skills for meeting the challenges. The students will also be exposed to all the concepts of economy, environment, societal and human values and business ethics. The focus of the programme is on professionalism, hardwork and high changing business environment. The course objectives are: - To produce future managers who become effective leaders with great potential to take organization to top level in today's competitive world. - To train students using national & international examples in order to develop a global mind-set so that they can face the challenges of global competition. - To enable students practice transferable skills so that they can understand the social, economic, political, technological and ecological environment of modern society and their characteristic values. - Above all, developing entrepreneurship among the students so that they can analyze problems and develop solutions on an industry-wide basis. The ever-changing corporate world is increasingly looking for technobusiness managers having diverse skill sets. Accurate has the unique distinction of providing the dual specialization with updated curriculum and well structured teaching pedagogy for the PGDM participants so as to equip them to cater to the increasing challenges and to enable them to leverage the emerging opportunities in the corporate world. The PGDM students are required to indicate the choice of two area(s) of specialization to be opted in the second year i.e. at the commencement of the fourth term in second year. Twelve elective courses i.e. six each from the two opted areas of specialization are to be completed spread over three terms in the second year for Dual specialization. The course offers dual specializations out of Marketing, Finance, HR and IT.

Marketing The curriculum focuses on latest marketing trends and strategies that expose marketing professionals to key realities and issues in the market place. Specialization in marketing gives the student an access to the latest information, training, resources and networking. Marketing specialists could get jobs in selling, retailing, advertising, marketing research and product brand management.

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Finance

At Accurate there will be thorough grounding on the basics of financial language and hone strategic financial decision making skills so that the students will be able to harness the theoretical tools of accounting, economics, market structures and banking to generate wealth and can become successful managers in the fast changing business environment.

HR

Human resource implies proper utilization of its human capital for maximum productivity in order to maintain a proper growth of the company. The curriculum includes the areas of training and development, career and organizational development and is designed in a way to have new methods and techniques.

IT

Information Technology has always supported crucial areas of business processes and its role has further increased in various areas of industry and commerce. With the enhancement of internet and multimedia the professionals will find ample opportunities.

Programme Structure Our academic and training programmes are anchored around the philosophy of inculcating an analytical orientation to understand and analyze complex business situations. The programme is practical with sound conceptual underpinnings that will influence your thinking and achievements throughout your career. At Accurate, you will acquire the basic tools of management through a well structured curriculum.

PGDM Course Structure I Year st

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Term-3

Business Environment

Marketing Management-I

Marketing Management-II

Management Accounting-I

Corporate Finance-I

Research Methodology

Managerial Economics

Management Accounting-II

E-Business Evolution

Business communication

Org Design, Development and Change

Legal Aspects of Business

Computer Applications in Management

Management Information System

Production & Operations Management

Quantitative Techniques-I

Quantitative Techniques-II

Corporate Finance-II

Organization Behaviour

Legal Aspects in Management

Human Resource Management

French Business Language

Business Communication-II

French Business Language

Principles of Management II Year nd

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Term-5

Term-6

Strategic Management

Technology & Innovation Management

Entrepreneurship Development

Specialization-I (3 Electives)

Specialization-I (3 Electives)

Enterprise Resource Planning

Specialization-II (3 Electives)

Specialization-II (3 Electives)

Business Ethics and Corporate Governance Insurance and Risk Management

Learning Methodology

Education at Accurate is intended to be a life changing experience that will shape the professional identity and influence the thinking for the rest of the life. At Accurate, the shaping of future managers is done through several methods outlined here by highly qualified and experienced faculty. - Lectures by faculty members give necessary inputs to the students. The lectures are given making use of the latest audio-visual teaching aids like OHPs, overhead LCD projection systems and whiteboards. - An opportunity is given to each student to develop his/her problem-solving and presentation skills. - Accurate strives to improve the quality of education by extensive industry interface, practicing the 3-I concept (Industry-Institute-Interface). Guest lectures from industry leaders/experts in different areas of industry are arranged to provide valuable insights into contemporary business and industrial practices. - Projects and assignments form an integral part of the curriculum. Several projects are identified for the student to select from. - Learning through seminars, workshops and conferences encourage professional discussions among students and practicing managers. - Role playing gives students a chance to live the roles and practice the concepts before hand. Computerized business games simulate the real business world environment.

Corporate Exposure

Summer Internship for eight weeks is an indispensable part of the curriculum to supplement the learning in the class room. The PGDM students are required to join a leading corporate house/MNC to pursue eight weeks summer internship/training to undertake a summer research project in the month of MayJune. The summer Project Guide of the concerned company sends periodic feedback to the Institute. Summer Internship is an essential pre-requisite for the award of the PGDM Diploma.

Digital Edge

Today's management practitioners must be thorough with the latest technology and be sensitive to the importance of ethical and human values. All the students are provided with a laptop so that they become good techno business managers. For International exposure and cross culture relationship, we take our students to developing or developed nation of the world.

Functional area wise list of Electives The Institute offers dual specialization out of the below mentioned electives to a minimum number of 20 students opting for each specialization. Marketing (Elective) Consumer Behaviour Sales & Distribution Management Marketing of Services Customer Relationship Management Advertising Management Rural Marketing Finance (Elective) Management of Financial Services Portfolio Management & Security Analysis Mergers, Acquisitions & Corporate Restructuring Project Appraisal & Financing Operations in Capital & Money Market Strategic Corporate Finance Information Technology (Elective) Operating System Web Technologies Networking & Telecom Management RDBMS OOPS & Data Structures Software Project Management Human Resource (Elective) HR Planning, Recruitment & Selection Performance Management Compensation management Strategic HRM & Lab Training & Development Industrial Relations & Labour Laws 13

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PGDM (International Business)

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Two-Year (Full Time) Post Graduate Diploma in Management (International Business) is duly approved by AICTE, Ministry of HRD, Government of India. This programme consists of 6 Terms with International Study Tour. The programme ensures aspiring students to achieve excellence and professional accomplishments in fundamental concepts in international business management and concurrently developing in them business skills necessary for international business. The globalization and the growth rate of various emerging and developing economies of the globe have been providing new dimensions and parameters of business, especially in the area of international business. The statistics of India's International Business with foreign countries is consistently going up and hence increasing the demand for professionally trained managers having specialized knowledge of international business. The programme focuses on delivering best quality content to develop business managers committed to touch, surpass and excel beyond global benchmarks. The rapid rate of globalization and growth in the area of internet technologies have brought a paradigm shift in the challenges and opportunities in the area of international business, and international business driven by e-commerce. The programme aims at developing managers who can leverage the opportunities arising in the global market and add to the GDP of the economy by maximizing exports to various economies of the globe. The focus of the programme is on professionalism, hardwork and is planned with various objectives required in the domain area of international business.

- To provide a platform for budding professionals to hone their managerial capabilities. - To give insight in to global dynamism. - To enhance the creativity and analytical skills, and developing in them all the concepts of economy, environment, societal and human values and business ethics. - To develop a new body of knowledge and skill set and make them available for those seeking challenging careers in the new era of liberalization and globalization. - To provide exposure in technical, commercial and practical skills to be applied in the work environment.

Programme Highlights The PGDM(IB) at Accurate has the unique distinction of providing the specialization so as to equip them to meet increasing challenges in the corporate world. The students are required to indicate the choice of one specialization to be opted in the second year i.e. at the time of commencement of the fourth term in the second year.

Summer Training-After completion of three terms in the first year, the students undergo summer training of six to eight weeks in the month of May-June. The students are required to submit a presentation on the summer project and a viva-voice before a panel of experts will be held.

Laptop-The laptops are provided to students to use the latest and high configuration software. The students generally use the laptop for preparing their project reports and assignments. They can access special course software in and out of the classroom. They can easily access the internet and create advance presentation.

International Study Tour makes them familiar with global environment and international business units and their working. Global exposure is must to work in a multi cultural environment. The week long international study tour promote the acquisition of a global business perspectives.

Foreign Language-In International business, knowledge of a popular foreign language is a great competitive tool. The students will undergo rigorous course in a major language.

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Term-2

Term-3

Business Environment

Marketing Management - I

Marketing Management - II

Management Accounting - I

Corporate Finance - I

Research Methodology

Managerial Economics

Management Accounting - II

E-Business Evolution

Business communication

Org Design, Development and Change Legal Aspects of Business

Computer Applications in Management Management Information System

Production & Operations Management

Quantitative Techniques - I

Quantitative Techniques - II

Corporate Finance - II

Organization Behavior

Legal Aspects in Management

Human Resource Management

French Business Language

Business Communication - II

French Business Language

Principles of Management nd

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PDP

Term-4

Term-5

Term-6

Strategic Management

Technology & Innovation Management Entrepreneurship Development

Export Import Policy

International Financial Management

Enterprise Resource Planning

International Marketing

Select Market and Thrust Products

Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

Logistics in International Business

Import Management

Insurance and Risk Management

International Marketing Research & Consumer Behavior

Documentation & Procedures

New World Order Studies

International Business Law

World Trade Organization

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PGCM (Retail Management) Accurate offers Post Graduate Certificate in Retail Management, approved by All India Council for Technical Education and Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. The programme will enable student to equip with all that which is needed by the industry for a good placement both in Public and Private Sector undertakings. We focus on immediate placement, once the programme is cleared by the student. Being the approved programme of the AICTE, we have taken utmost interest in involving industry and academician to design the course, which is an edge over others. The Programme shall be giving tailor made curriculum to answer the challenges faced by the industry and to evolve solutions for the same successfully by the students once they are in the Market.

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To produce graduates with a sound understanding of established as well as modern approaches to retailing and the skills necessary for a successful Retail Career. To train students exclusively in the processes, technologies and trends of contemporary retail management using national & international examples in order to develop an appreciation of the genesis of retailing. To expose students with subject matter of wideranging academic disciplines like economics, planning, marketing, consumer behaviour, business strategy, operational aspects such as merchandising, store locations, store operations, logistics and SCM.

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To demonstrate a thorough understanding of the industry and associated organizations. Be involved directly in teaching students about the operation of retailing and processes within the industry.

Career Opportunities in Retail It's a challenging and glamorous field where various career opportunities awaits you. Merchandising-This is mainly concerned with buying the goods for the store. This is the most challenging field as the managers needs to have negotiating skills necessary to make a good deal for the organization. Inventory Management-A manager will be in charge of maintaining the right stock for furnishing the demand of the present and the prospective customers and also will be in charge of warehousing and distributing the goods to the retail store. Supply Chain Management-The manager keeps track of the raw material and the finished goods reaching the store at right time. Here the manager is a link between the supplier, manufacturer and the buyer. Marketing-Marketing starts with the identification of a specific need on the part of the consumer and ends with the satisfaction of that need. It is all about showcasing the store to the customer. Sales and Operations-The manager needs to build the strategies to improve the sales in an outlet to affect the profitability factor. Finance-The field of finance refers to the concepts of time, money and risk and how they are interrelated. HR-With the rapid growth of retail, the need for managing people in organizations is also on the rise providing ample opportunities for the budding HR managers.

PGCM-RM Course Structure I Year st

Term-1

Term-2

Term-3

Marketing Concepts in Retailing

Retail Management

Supply Chain Management, Warehousing and Logistics

Business Communication

Financial Management in Retailing

HRM

Retail Economics and Environment

Org Design, Development and Change

Mall Management

Computer Applications in Management

Merchandise and Store Management

Sales and Distribution Management

Quantitative Techniques for Business

Retail Operations Management

Advertising Management

Management Accounting

Retail Branding and Strategy

Working Capital Management

Organization Behaviour in Retail Sector

Retail Marketing Research

Consumer Behavior

French Business Language

Legal Aspects in Management

Customer Relationship Management

PDP

Business Communication-II

Business Ethics and Corporate Governance PDP

Internship

Summer Term Project Training/Internship-I

Extended Summer Term Project Training/Internship-II Submission of Report and Presentation

Why Retail Management

The retailing scene in India has changed dramatically in the past 15-years and is continuously changing. India is becoming the most attractive market for Retail investment. At present India is the fifth largest retail destination globally. Companies and the corporate are investing in the development of retail stores (as Westside by TATA, Music World by RPG, Crossroad by Piramals, Shopper's Stop by Rahejas, Big Bazaar, Titan and so on). - The Economic Times Report-Retailing in India (2003) estimated the size of organized retailing at Rs. 16,000 Crore in 2001-02 with a growth of 18-20 percent per annum. Based on these estimates, organized retailing is expected to cross Rs. 37,000 Crore sales mark by the year 2008. - India's organized retail market is estimated at only 3% but is expected to reach 10% by 2010Industry body ASSOCHAM (June 2007). - The government has opened the sector partially with 51% FDI permission in 'single-brand retailing' - Organized retail has increased its share from 5% of total retail sales in 2006 to 8% in 2008 A study by Deloitte Haskins and sells. Driven by changing lifestyle and strong income growth, Indian retail is expanding at a rapid pace. This boom in the retail market is expected to generate about 2 Million jobs by 2010 (FICCI news by Sahara Times, May 2006). And only few premier institutes are offering Retail management developing only a small

number of trained professionals every year. PGCM (RM) is a condensed job oriented course and a faster way to climb up the ladder of earning money. The experience will vastly improve your career prospects and make you an employable professional who possesses good knowledge, proven skills and an ability to improve your capabilities on a continuous basis. Thus every student passing out from this course of retail management shall get a warm welcome by the Retail Industry.

Course Structure This is a Certificate programme approved by AICTE and consists of 15months. First 9-months are of learning modules and in the next 2-terms, students go for a 6-months period of supervised training in retail sector leading to the submission of a dissertation. The Ist term, core modules set out to establish a sound comprehension of the retailing concepts, fundamentals, economic and organizational context of studies. In the subsequent terms, students will enhance their knowledge by individual skill as well as develop sound knowledge of various managerial functions of retailing business. Later on, the students will concentrate on making strategic level decisions, which drive retail businesses forward. Furthermore students can devise a project and examine any issue that interests him in retailing career. In the last term, student will devote to a period of supervised work experience in retail company. This can vary from store management responsibilities including merchandising, customer service, tariffs, barriers & other retail functions. To facilitate the process, the teaching timetable is blocked into 6-hour sessions divided into pre-noon and post-noon of 3-hours each, plus one hour of tutorial assistance leaving you with ample periods for you to undertake the various tasks that you will need to perform as part of each module element. 17

Faculty Distinguished and Best in the Industry Accurate attracts one of the finest standing faculty bases among private educational institutions in the country. The institute believes in creating an academic environment that boasts of a rigorous work-culture and highly evolved teaching, learning and research systems. At Accurate, the faculty members include outstanding researchers and distinguished scholars who are in constant touch with business, industry and government agencies. In addition, world-renowned faculty from various universities and IIMs regularly serve as the visiting faculty. Accurate motivates its Faculty to engage in research, corporate training and consulting activities apart from doing regular classroom teaching. Our faculty members optimally use a number of instructional methods such as simulation games, role-plays, case discussions, real life industrial projects, etc. to provide the students with an outstanding learning experience, which will help them throughout their life. 18

Dr. Jitendra K Das (Professor and Director) Qualifications: B.Tech. (Chemical Engg.), IIT-Delhi; M.Tech. (Management and Systems), IIT-Delhi and Ph.D., University of Toronto. Teaching Areas: Marketing Management, Strategic Internet Marketing, CRM, Advanced Marketing Research. Research Areas: Environmental Marketing, Internet Marketing, Technology enabled Customer Relations. Current Research Interests: Environmental Marketing, Internet Marketing, CRM. Current Consulting Interest: Forest Products Marketing, Sales Management, Internet Marketing, Market Share Analysis, ITEnabled Service Offer Analysis, CRM. Dr. Niraj Saxena, Professor Qualifications: M.Com, Ph.D. Teaching Areas: (1) Managerial Economics, Economic Environment for Business, Macro-Economics, Business Economics. (2) Management Information System, Enterprise Resource Planning, RDBMS, E-Business Evolution, Database Management System, Business Information System, Web Technology and Networking Research Areas: E-commerce environment in India, Web Site Management Current Research/Consulting Interest: Web Technology, Educational Institute Information Management System Mr. Vinay Jha Qualifications: B.Sc., MBA, M.Phil. (Pursuing) Teaching Areas: Retail Management, Retail Environment and Economics, Marketing Management, Consumer Behaviour, MIS, E-Commerce Research Areas: Organized retail's effect on traditional retail. Current Research/Consulting Interest: Strategies used by organized and traditional retail to sustain competitive advantage.

Mr. Akhilesh Barve, Associate Professor Qualifications: B.Tech., M.Tech. (IIT-Delhi), Ph.D.-Thesis submitted (IIT-Delhi) Teaching Areas: Production and Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Quantitative Techniques, Materials Management, Project Management Research Areas: Supply Chain Management and Logistics Current Research/Consulting Interest: Supply Chain Management and Logistics Dr. Rana Singh, Associate Professor Qualifications: B.A.(Hons.), MBA (Finance), (Gold Medalist), Ph.D. Teaching Areas: Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Strategic Financial, Management, Project Appraisal and Financing, Securities Analysis and Portfolio Mgmt., International Finance, Derivatives, Financial Modeling, Valuation, Financial Mathematics and Analytics Research Areas: E-commerce, Derivatives, Equity Research, Capital Markets, Investment Banking and Private Equity Current Research/Consulting Interest: E-commerce, Real Estate, Publications, Media, Corporate Planning, establishing educational institutions and private university Dr. Sudhir Agarwal, Associate Professor Qualifications: MBA, DAC, Ph.D. Teaching Areas: Marketing & HRD Research Area: Marketing Management Current Research/Consulting Interest: Marketing of services, Advertising Management. Dr. Devendra Singh, Assistant Professor Qualifications: M.Com., LL.B.(Hons.), Ph.D. Teaching Area: Accounting & Law, Finance Research Area: Banking & finance, Project Finance, Corporate laws & Regulation in India Mr. Keshav Sinh, Assistant Professor Qualifications: BBA, MBA, M.Phil.(Mgmt.) Teaching Area: International Marketing Mgmt., Marketing Mgmt., Advertising Mgmt., Services Marketing, Mgmt. of International Business, Fundamentals of Mgmt., Mall Mgmt., Retail Mgmt.. Research Area: International Marketing of Higher Education Service Current Research/Consulting Interest: Global mobility of students for higher education

Mr. M.P. Singh, Assistant Professor Qualifications: UGC NET, MBA, B.Sc., Ph.D.-Thesis submitted Teaching Areas: Marketing Mgmt., Marketing of Services, Consumer Behaviour, Advertising Mgmt., Customer Relationship Mgmt., Marketing Concepts in Retailing, Strategic Mgmt., Entrepreneurship Development and Principles of Mgmt. Research Areas: CRM in Banking, Customer Care Mgmt., Recent Emerging Marketing of Services Concepts and Practices. Current Research/Consulting Interest: CRM in Banking, CRM in Retailing Ms. Nidhi Khurana, Assistant Professor Qualification: MCA, M.Tech.(CS) Teaching Areas: Database Mgmt. System, Operating System, Data Structures, Mgmt. Information System (MIS), System Analysis & Design (SAD), Software Engineering Research Areas: Mobile Adhoc Networks, Image processing Current Research/Consulting Interest: Mobile Adhoc Networks. Dr. Rajeev Bhardwaj, Assistant Professor Qualifications: B.A, MA (Eng.), Ph.D. Teaching Areas: Business Communication Research Areas: Business Communication Current Research/Consulting Interest: MDP, Professional Communication. Mr. Animesh Singh, Assistant Professor Qualifications: BBA, Masters in International Business Teaching Areas: Business Communication, Business Environment, Marketing, Sales Mgmt., International Business, Business Ethics & Corporate Governance Research Areas: Business Environment/Retail Scenario/CSR Current Research/Consulting Interest: Business Environment/Retail Scenario/CSR Dr. Swati Gupta, Assistant Professor Qualifications: MBA(HR), Ph.D. (Performance Management) Teaching Areas: Human Resource Mgmt., Organisational Behaviour, Industrial Relations Research Areas: HR, Performance Mgmt. Current Research/Consulting Interest: Training and Development Ms. Mamta Chaudhary, Sr. Lecturer Qualifications: Higher Dip. in S/W Engg., M.Sc.(CS), M.Tech.(IT) Teaching Areas: 'C' Prog., OOPS and Data structure, Fundamentals of IT, S/W Engg. Research Areas: Web Technology Current Research /Consulting Interest: OOPS and 'C' Programming

Mr. Vimal Babu, Sr. Lecturer Qualifications: Masters(HRM), M.Phil(Mgmt.), pursuing Diploma T&D(ISTD) New Delhi. Teaching Areas: HRM, OB, Entrepreneurship, Business Ethics, CSR, HRD Systems. Research Areas: Competency Models, Balance Scorecard, Talent Mgmt. SHRM. Current Research/Consulting Interest: Competency Mapping, HRM in Retail, Organisational Citizenship Behaviour(OCB) Ms. Deepali Srivastava, Lecturer Qualifications: B.Com., M.B.A. Teaching Areas: Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Mgmt., International Finance, Derivatives, Security Analysis and Portfolio Management, Taxation, Corporate Finance, Fundamentals of Information Technology. Research Areas: Equity Research and Portfolio management, Capital Markets. Current Research/Consulting Interest: Financial Planning, Mergers and Acquisitions. Dr. Gaurav Aggarwal, Lecturer Qualifications: M.Com., Ph.D. Teaching Areas: Capital Markets, and Financial Sector Regulations. Research Areas: Regulation over Indian Capital Market Current Research/Consulting Interest: Regulation over Financial services, Taxation planing, Corporate planing. Ms. Sonal Yadu, Lecturer Qualifications: M.Com., MA(Economics), PGDCA, C.S.(Inter-I) Teaching Areas: Economics, Company Law, Business Regulatory Framework, Financial Accounting, Mgmt. Accounting. Research Areas: Economic Modeling. Ms. Babita Bhati, Lecturer Qualifications: BBA, MBA (HR, Marketing), Dip. T&D(Pursuing) Teaching Areas: Human Resource Mgmt., Organization Behaviour, Personality Development, Training & Development. Research Areas: HRD Systems, Competency Management. Current Research/Consulting Interest: Training & Development.

Mr. M.P. Singh (Asstt. Professor, Marketing) is awarded the best teacher by His Excellency the Govt. of Haryana for his teaching excellence.

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You at Accurate Clubs and Societies The great diversity of interests and talents among our students is mirrored in the wealth of clubs and societies within the Institute. Accurate supports a wide variety of clubs and societies giving you the chance to try something new or pursue an existing interest with like-minded students. Our institute is not just a place to learn, but a focal point for individual interests. Our Cricket Club, Table Tennis Club, Badminton Club to name but a few, enable Accuratians to pursue the interests they love, in the company of like minded batch mates. Our recreation room has table tennis, carrom and pool-table. We have initiated the concept of students club (for the students & by the students) with the following objectives. * To allow them pursue their interests * To promote the hidden talent in the students * To develop and maintain camaraderie amongst the students * To rejuvenate the students by giving them time for recreation * To foster team spirit and winning spirit

Seminars, workshops and conferences

The Institute organizes seminars on the contemporary business issues. The idea behind the seminar is to familiarize the students more extensively with the methodology of their chosen subject and also to allow them to interact with examples of the practical problems that always crop up during research work. Our retail students participated in a seminar conducted by Retail Association of India. The students have also attended seminar on retail marketing in India. The students who participated in it were immensely benefitted and this gave them a bent of mind for research based thinking. The Seminar comprised of stimulating discussions on various topics related to the challenging retail sector in India today, such as mass, luxury, food and entertainment retailing. The Institute proposes to organize national and International level case analysis/workshops with inputs from Accurate Group of Companies.

Managerial Grooming

Only knowledge and skills are no guarantee for successful achievement of goals and objectives. Student's development in the desired manner with the requisite values, behavior, attitude, motives etc, is a critical factor. Student's longitudinal profiling is done through continual counseling and the developmental inputs. The programme would enable the participants deliberate on the important issues faced by the business these days. The programme would involve sessions where topics like good corporate governance, sustainable development, energy conservation, social development, right of employees and customers, equity in treatment for all shall be covered. The emphasis of the Entrepreneurship Development Programme is to make the participants aware on the strategic issues involved in the inception of a new business. 20

Social Scene

Accuwaves, one of the most colourful and grand day is celebrated in Accurate Institute of Management & Technology in the month of December/January every year. Event is a perfect amalgamation of various cultural & academics events like play, dance, fashion show, debate and business quiz. This programme gives a clear indication that Accurate Institute is doing well in academics as well as cultural events & stands at par with other premier B-Schools. Freshers' Party, After the inception of the new batch, the Senior Students welcome the fresher in continuation with the rich and varied culture and tradition at Accurate Institute. The seniors and juniors give a great show by their combined efforts and participated in various cultural programmes followed by delicious and sumptuous dinner to leave the sweet memories of the memorable day in the annals of history. The day become more memorable in the light of the fact that the seniors share the quantum leaps that the Institute has made in various domain areas of academics, placements, research etc. The party become a great success with the future managers performing at their best.

sectors of the industry and business as possible, the contemporary developments therein and also the expectations of the industry and business from the future managers. The interaction provides the students an opportunity to understand from these professionals the realities of the present and the emerging scenario in the world of industry and business. Interactions with Industry Professionals through Guest lectures are organized to provide exposure to the corporate world. Orientation 2008-10 - The 2-day orientation programme for the Batch 2008-10 was held on 31st July and 1st August 2008. The Chief Guest was Mr. G.P. Rao and the Guest of Honour was Mr. C.K. Kurien. There was a huge gathering of students and their parents on this occasion. It was two day event started with Saraswati Vandana followed by welcome address given by our Group Director, Ms. Poonam Sharma. Our esteemed Chairman Shri C.L. Sharma blessed the students with the words of wisdom. The Journal - “Accurate-A Business Review Journal” was launched by the Chief Guest that marked the beginning of research arena in the Institute's history. There was an interesting Ice-Breaking Session which gave the real feel of corporate culture to the students.

Orientation

Students Activities Cell

All students have to participate in our student orientation programme. The programme includes a familiarization tour of campus, during which students are introduced to staff and other facilities provided in the campus. The Centre for Corporate Relations also invites senior professionals from major Industry Sectors like IT & ITES, Service Industry, Banking/Finance, PR/Advertising/ Communications, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Bio-Technology, Management Consulting etc. to address the students to have exposure to emerging trends in as many

The student activities cell provides information and assistance on non-academic matters such as university events and student-life activities. The cell is available to assist students who experience personal problems. For a wholesome learning, Saturdays are engaged for non-formal teaching and this activity will be coordinated by the Student Activities Cell.

Objectives of the student activities - To develop a sense of camaraderie in PG students for their batch mates. - To inculcate a spirit of learning from others and learning as a group in PG students. - To develop an 'out of the box thinking' in PG students and to give them a perspective where they can think about various issues. - To help them in coming out with innovative and creative ideas. - To inculcate in the PG students, social service habits and a sense of responsibility towards the society. - To make the students aware of their responsibility towards the environment and nature.

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For international exposure and cross-culture relationship, we take our students to developing or developed nation of the world. It makes them familiar with global environment & International business units & their working. It is a well known fact that for the first time in the history of mankind the importance of global citizenship has emerged. With the inception of outsourcing and foreign direct investment, the world today is converted into a workstation. Global exposure is must to work in a multi cultural environment. It would also provide challenges and dynamics in global operations of business enterprises. The trip comprises of students interactions with the management of International Organizations. The students will also be visiting educational institutes. Besides this the students will also be taken around the city for sight seeing. The senior and experienced faculty members at Accurate will accompany the students on their visit abroad and who shall provide valuable inputs to the students which will be beneficial for them in the long run. The idea behind the foreign visit is to make the students aware of the global culture and it also facilitates the growth and development of future managers and is definitely an edge over others.

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A trip to Singapore The trip to Singapore was a wonderful trip for all the students of PGDM Batch. It was intellectually stimulating and left behind scintillating memories of the trip. The PGDM batch attended a special lecture at National University of Singapore and visited MDIS. The entire group also visited various exotic locations of Singapore. The trip to Singapore was a strong reinforcement to the global orientation and exposure being provided to the students by the team of committed and dedicated faculty members at Accurate. The students enjoyed the trip overwhelmingly and extracted their best out of the entire trip. The Group was led by the Group Director Ms. Poonam Sharma and the Director-Management Professor (Dr.) J.K. Das. -

A visit to the NUS and MDIS Universities besides the Stamford press center, Singapore.

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Santosa, the island of Peace and Tranquility just minutes away by the scenic cable car ride from Mount Faber.

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A journey covering the colourful culture and vibrant heritage of Singapore, re-told through lifesize figures, animatronics and special effects.

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The musical fountain kept them enthralled by a state-of-the-art dramatic display of lasers and computer graphics, water jets and fiery flames.

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The private chartered Singapore City Tour was a drive around the civic district past the padang, Parliament House, Supreme Court and City Hall.

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Merlion Park provided great views of Marina Bay and picture taking opportunities with the Merlion, a mythological creature that is part lion and part fish.

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A drive through Chinatown to watch craftsmen at work at a local handicraft centre. The final stop, at Little India entranced the students with the scent of joss sticks, jasmine and spices.

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Underwater World took the students a “voyage to the bottom of the sea” in an 80-metre transparent acrylic tunnel that allowed us viewing of over 2500 sea creatures in close proximity.

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The world's first Night Safari set in 40-hectares of secondary jungle where myriad nocturnal animals were seen in their natural habitat under the subtle moon-glow.

“It is very easy to be an executive in any company but I always wanted to be something beyond that. I always wanted to be a global business leader as there is increasing job opportunities due to booming markets across the globe. Accurate provides a right platform to formulate competitive business strategies and how to make appropriate corporate decisions and above all the International exposure is definitely an edge over others. The trip to Singapore is one of the most scintillating and memorable moment of my life.” - Pragya Gautam (PGDM 2007-09) “The tour to Singapore has given exposure to new economy, society, place and culture and has contributed to entrepreneurial learning. By this tour we got an opportunity to observe theory being applied in professional practice. It is definitely the most memorable and learning experience. Representing Accurate in Singapore added responsibility and gave me zest to perform. - Riya (PGDM 2007-09) “In our tour to Singapore, we visited National University of Singapore, Stamford Press, Santosa Island and Night safari and got an opportunity to watch the functioning of the international market. We could compare the Indian economy from the international perspective”. - Anand (PGDM 2007-09) 23

Placement is on top of the agenda at campus for all. The entire gamut of academic activities are oriented to provide the best possible placement to the students in leading corporate houses/MNCs preferably in Delhi-NCR as well as in other parts of India. Accurate Institute has established a dedicated Centre for Corporate Relations for enhancing the exposure of the students to the corporate world and to act as an interface between the Institution and the industry. The CCR also focuses on final placement as well as arranging summer internship for the students. The CCR, an innovative and unique concept which has been set up with the objective of bringing industry and academia close to each other. In addition to organizing management development programmes, consultancy, research and in-company training programmes, industry visits, guest lectures, CEO forums, quizzes, actively involves the students in various activities to develop personal and professional skills. CCR also helps students by counseling them to choose an appropriate career depending on their aptitude and interest. Students actively participate in formulating strategies for industry visits and final placements. Accurate has been consistently striving to provide best quality placements to all the students by the concerted efforts of the members of the placement committee, faculty members, alumni under the visionary leadership of the Director-Corporate Relations. The centre for corporate relations has developed very strong relations with the doyens of the corporate world to facilitate the students in getting the real life exposure to the corporate world. The Centre for Corporate Relations works very sincerely in conjunction with the specific needs and career aspiration of the individual student.

Message From the Desk of Director-Corporate Relations

- Dr. Neeraj Sabharwal

Today a person in the corporate world, needs to be not only just knowledgeable but he also has to be developed cross-functionally to adapt in the radically dynamic volatile market. For the Career and Placement of our students, we make sure that the students are equipped with the knowledge & skills required for a successful career in their chosen field. We constantly review and tailor their qualifications to meet the needs of industry and commerce. We believe in clear integrated career management path for our students. We at Accurate are committed to provide the best for our students by way of infrastructure, quality faculty, training, multi-faceted curriculum specially designed as per the industrial need. I am pleased that you have chosen to explore the opportunities that we offer here at the institute.

Dr. Neeraj Sabharwal, Director CCR

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Accurate Institute of Management & Technology has a dedicated department with high standards of performance and multiple experiences. The Department is headed by Director Dr. (Mrs.) Neeraj Sabharwal having multi facia experience for twenty three years in top slots with National & MultiNational companies and six-years in the education field with record numbers in placement. The Department is ably supported by the team members which makes the CCR a consistent force comparable to the best in the sector.

Alumni Speaks

Placement

Studying at Accurate was indeed a great learning experience. The diverse peer group and faculty have helped me develop a multidimensional thought process and a global outlook. I learned the art of management through competitive curriculum and constant interactions with the industry leaders and professionals. I should say it is one of the best places to build one's career. The experience is something to cherish for the rest of my life. -Sumit Midha, ICICI Securities Ltd. The two years at Accurate have not only equipped me with professional, managerial and academic excellence but it has installed in me a right blend of values like commitment, discipline and confidence necessary to take up a career in management. Accurate gave me the right platform to launch my career with ample opportunities. Innovative teaching methodology, experienced faculty and world class infrastructure made me a winner. - Aveshesh Avasthi, Delhi Flour Mills After a successful placement with ASUS Technologies, I realized that it was a right decision to join Accurate at a critical juncture of my professional life. It laid the foundation stone to my professional career in Accurate unlike other colleges not only did we study the theoretical part of the subject but we also dealt with the practical bit of it. Today when I am working with Barclays, more than the theoretical knowledge, it's the practical knowledge that has helped me to excel in the organization my most memorable experience in Accurate was our trip to Singapore. - Sakshi Agarwal, ASUS Technologies

The team members are: Mr. D.M. Bhola, Manager having experience of twenty years in industry and four years in education. Mr. Vivek Tiwari, Asst. Manager having experience for almost a decade in administration and education institution. Mr. Varun Pundir, Placement Coordinator having thorough knowledge in systems and coordination. Ms. Deepali Mahendru, Placement Assistant skilled in coordination and feedback of interaction with the Corporates.

CCR and faculty committee facilitates and provides the guidance to the students. Following are various activities where students are actively involved and take responsibilities: -

Design & Printing of Placement Brochure Development & executing the placement strategy Conducting recruitment survey Interaction with potential recruiters Placement Presentation at various companies Organizing the career counseling session by experts Organizing Resume writing workshop Group discussion i.e. GD and interview skills development session Maintaining student Resume Bank Developing and maintaining corporate database Allocation of students to student groups Coordinating all the activities related to placement Career Guidance

Activities At CCR Industry-Institute-Interface - Our Institute has always realized the need for effective interface with Industry & Business and has undertaken the task of strengthening the linkages with them. This is achieved through the Centre for Corporate Relations, manned by experienced people with industry and management background. The Centre maintains regular interaction with the Industry/Business Organizations with a view to provide the students with exposure to developments therein Corporate Meets/Get-Togethers Senior executives from varied corporates are invited wherein we get the opportunity to interact and get inputs for better development of our students.

Industry Visits - These provide opportunity for the students to get on the ground feel about industry and understand the systems and procedures involved in running an organisation. In order to have better understanding of management, a number of industry visits are organized for students in consultation with the concerned faculty. Management Development Programmes / Seminars / Workshops - Learning through seminars, workshops and conferences encourages professional discussion between students and practicing managers. Such events provide opportunities to acquire knowledge and competencies that would enable them to perform better as managers of tomorrow. Personality Development - Changing Framework - Any organization would need high quality people for excelling themselves as a high performance organization. With intense competition across all fields in the business and industry, having edge over others is a necessity. Further, ever evolving complexity of today's industry and business requires inter - dependence of roles and need to work in groups and desired behavior and attitude in inter- personal relationships so as to ensure group and team synergy. Pre-Placement Talk - It is an opportunity for the corporate world to interact and to get better acquainted with their prospective recruits, both for the summer and final placements. Organizations make presentations in which typical student concerns like job descriptions, remuneration package, scope for growth, crossfunctional are addressed. The Recruiters Global hunt BVI HR OMX ICICI Direct Kotak Insurance UB Group ICICI Prudential Live Media India Bulls Axis Bank Coca Cola Havells India Ltd. IFCI Lerros M&B Footwear Polar Industries Ltd. Reliance Money Religare Securities Whirlpool India Ltd. Hewlett Packard Selvetore Ferogama Kotak Mahindra Bank Sharp Business System ICICI Bank Nucleous GMR Relaxo

Unison Hures Max NYL HDFC Trade India Ceasefire DFM GEM, India R Systems Bikaner Dabur India Ltd. HSBC Software Development India Lacoste LG Electronics Pepsi Co Reebok Ltd. Reliance Retail Vishal Mega Mart Yamaha Motors Reliance Life Insurance Ltd. TODD's Boutique Vipul Group Reliance Info Communication Godraj Savaleo Vasan Beverages Jubilant Organosys

Contact Person: Dr. (Mrs.) Neeraj Sabharwal (Director - CCR) Landline : +91 120 6492278 Hand Nos. : +91 9212558006, +91 9212558014 Contact IDs : [email protected] [email protected] 25

Admission Procedure The admission process is based on overall assessment of an applicant’s abilities and potential for a successful management career.

Academic Year Accurate follows the calendar of July to March as its academic year with slight modification as and when required.

No. of Seats Programme

Recognition/Approval

No. of Seats

Duration

PGDM

AICTE

120

2 Years

PGDM (IB)

AICTE

60

2 Years

PGCM (RM)

AICTE

60

15 Months

Eligibility All the aspiring applicants need to be graduate from a recognized university with minimum 50% marks. Candidates appearing in the final year are also eligible provided they furnish the proof of having met the minimum eligibility criteria within 15 days from the date of publication of the result and latest before the start of first term exam.

Application Form The prospectus and the application form may be obtained from the Admission Office on payment of Rs. 1150/OR You can download the Application form and the prospectus from the website and forward the duly filled in form to the address given below with a DD of Rs. 1150/- favouring “Accurate Institute of Management & Technology” payable at Greater Noida (U.P.). OR You can send a letter mentioning address for communication along with a DD of Rs. 1150/- favouring “Accurate Institute of Management & Technology” payable at Greater Noida (U.P.). OR The student can also apply online on www.accurate.in

Documents Required for Admissions in Programmes: 1. 10th Mark sheet and Certificate 2. 12th Mark sheet and Certificate 3. Graduation Mark sheets and Degree 4. CAT/MAT/XAT/ATMA score card 5. Four passport size photographs. The Applicant is required to carry three set of the photocopy of the documents (duly attested by a gazetted officer) along with the original documents at the time of admission.

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Admission team planning admission activities committed to the cause of acquiring potential Managers

Selection Process Step1 Score of CAT/MAT/XAT/ATMA will be taken as the preliminary score for admission.

Step 2 The applicants short listed on the basis of CAT/MAT/XAT/ATMA scores will be called for group discussion and personal interview. The dates will be intimated to short listed students. The categorization of Marks is as follows: Admission Test 40% Group Discussion 30% Personal Interview 30% Other measures will also be taken into consideration while calculating the merit list for admission: • graduate score • Weightage to extra-curricular activity/sports • Weightage to job experience (If any)

Step 3

The candidate, if selected will be given the selection letter. The selected candidate must pay the registration amount within two weeks time, failing which the offer will be withdrawn. Note:

Fee refund Policy is as per the guidelines laid down by the AICTE.

Education Loan

The Admission office provides information regarding financial advice and support. There are many banks- mainly public sector banks- now offering educational loans to pursue higher education. Banks provide education loan to students pursuing higher education in Institutes approved by AICTE, Ministry of HRD, Government of India. Easy student loans are available from funding organizations to help the students fulfill their career aspirations. The maximum loan possible varies from bank to bank, but in general, the maximum amount is between Rs. 7.5 lakh to Rs. 10 Lakh. The tenure ranges from five to ten years. Repayment usually starts from one year after completing the course or six months after securing a job, whichever is earlier. Usually, there is no security deposit for loans under Rs 4 lakhs. Loans above Rs. 4 lakh and up to Rs. 7.5 lakh require a third party guarantee. Education loan facility will be offered from Bank of Maharashtra. To apply for the loan, the students must fulfill the criteria, terms and conditions of the respective Bank.

Documents required for education loan

Loan application on Bank's format, Passport size photograph, Proof of Address (Permanent) / ID Proof, Proof of Age, Proof of having secured pass marks in last qualifying examination. Letter of admission, Prospectus of the course wherein charges like Admission Fee, Examination Fee, Hostel Charges etc. are mentioned. Details of Assets & Liabilities of parents.

Contact Details

For any query regarding application and registration for the GD & PI and Admissions please contact: Name

Designation

Contact No.

E-mail ID

Mr. Abhishek Verma

Head-Admissions

9212558008

[email protected]

Mr. Vijay Goyal

Manager Admissions

9212558009

[email protected]

Ms. Meenu Yadav

Student Mentor

9212558010

[email protected]

Mr. Rohit Kumar

Coordinator

Admission Office

[email protected]

Accurate Institute of Management & Technology

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Visiting Wisdom The importance of external inputs into academic environment is emphasized. The Institute draws on a pool of visiting faculty from industry and academia to stay on the cutting edge of the latest management research and real world practices. These practitioners, policy makers and professionals impart invaluable insights to the budding managers and enhance the skills and knowledge required to achieve their goals. The visiting faculty prepares high quality instructional material on their area of specialization. The speakers give a fresh view on issues related to management so that students can gain more exposure and become aware of pertinent issues outside their academics. Professor Fabio Sdogati, Professor (International Economics at the Politecnico di Milano, Italy) Topic-A special lecture on "How to do business in Europe. Between 1993 and 1996 was also Associate Professor of Monetary Economics at University of Parma. Between 1985 and 1990 taught International Economics in the United States, with two major interruptions: in 1987-88 was Jean Monnet Post-Doctoral Fellow at the European University Institute (Fiesole) and in 1989 was Research Associate at the Schuman Center at the same institution. He is on the Faculty of MIP since 1992 as an Instructor of International Economics. Mr. G. P. Rao (Sr. Vice President-HR and IR, Reliance Industries Ltd.) Topic-HR practices and talent management for managers Mr. Rao has more than two decades of experience at various levels in the field of HR and IR and has spearheaded various innovative HR systems, practices and process in various leading corporate houses. Mr. C.K. Kurien (Head-HR and Design, Pantaloon) Topic-Challenges and Opportunities in Indian Retail Sector and Pantaloon Group He also worked as a marketing communication consultant in Sydney, Melbourne & Canberra. He moved to Pantaloon (Future Group) in January 2006 and now head of HR & Design department which looks at all the people inclusion & diversity initiatives for the group based at the groups headquarters in Mumbai. Dr. Subhash Kapoor (Executive Director-Third Millennium Business Resource Associates Private Ltd.) He has over 34-years of experience at the Corporate, consulting and innovative mix of academics. He has been actively involved in conducting training and development programmes & workshops regularly on key aspects of human resources management. He is a member, Institute of Management Consultant of India.

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Dr. Sunil Keshwani (Consultant) Dr. Sunil offers 22-years including 14-years of experience in Managing own Company Business. Dr. Sunil has trained over 6000 delegates & students. He was also awarded as best Faculty of General Management & Communication Skills (GMCS) sessions for the year 2004 & 2005 of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Dr. Sunil also conducts regular workshops/ lectures in leading Institutions & Companies like: - Institute of Company Secretaries of India - Institute of Chartered Accountants of India - University of Sharjah (UAE) Dr. Sudhi Ranjan Dey (Advisor-Textiles Committee, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India; Senior Professor & HOD-Training & Placements, Sikkim Manipal University) Dr. Dey has been involved with management consultancy projects and has been involved with HR training projects in India and abroad. He holds a Diploma in Business Administration from Trinity. Also he is an MBA (Trinity). He has had an illustratious international career, he has traveled and worked in more than 15 countries. He is a former Director-International School of Business & Media, India.

Mr. Subhash Jagota (CEO-Global Business Solutions) Mr. Jagota is an HR Expert and has a lot of experience. The students benefitted immensely from his point of views on the HR issues in the present business scenario. Mr. K.N. Sharma (Director Finance-Sir Gangaram Hospital) Mr. Sharma has more than 25-years of experience in the field of accounts and finance. He has worked in India and abroad at various positions in finance. Mr. Sharma deliberated on the subject of international finance. The students had a very interactive session with him and he promised students that he would love to visit again. Mr. A.K. Thakur (Asst. Vice President-Industrial Bank) Mr. Thakur has 3-years experience at the present level. Prior to this experience he has worked in Syndicate Bank at various positions starting from Asst. Manager. His present assignment involves project appraisal and sectioning of loans to corporate. Also, his work involves supervision and Administration of Big Corporate Loans.

Mr. S. S. Sehrawat (Head-Corporate HR, Jubilant Organosys Ltd.) Topic-HR Practices and Career Choices at Jubilant Mr. Sehrawat has more than 20-years of experience at various levels in the field of HR.

Mr. Bhupal Singh (Retd. Chairman-UPSEB) Mr. Singh started his illustrious career in 1953 by joining services with Ministry of Power, U.P. Government as Assistant Engineer. After his retirement, he has been working as an electrical consultant. We were privileged to have him as a guest.

Col. Rajan Anand Malick (Former Director-Management Institute) Col. Rajan offers an extensive experience of Indian Army. He has had a good academic experience as well. He is an M.Tech. and MBA. He has taught management subjects at various levels.

Mr. Shantanu Malik (Country Manager-Om Logistics) With over 20-years of total experience, he has worked at various positions with Om Logistics including the present position-The Country Head. He spoke about the role of logistics as a support service to supply chain.

Mr. Alok Agarwal (Executive Director-Polar Industries Ltd.) Mr. Agarwal is an expert on contemporary issues of macro & micro economic nature. Also, he has a strong liking for current International Business issues. He is an ardent reader and loves to find time out of his busy schedule and interact with management students.

Ms. Anjali Sachdeva (HR Head-Golden Peacock Overseas Ltd.) She has also worked with Usha International Ltd. For 8-years at various positions last being Sr. Manager, HR, before joining Golden Peacock Overseas Ltd. She deliberated on the importance of effective communication.

Dr. J.K. Das (Director) with Professor Fabio Sdogati, Professor (International Economics at the Politecnico di Milano, Italy)