IIM Calcutta

Advanced Management Program
Program Director: Prof. Manabendra Nath Pal & Prof. Vidyanand Jha
Aug. 29 - Sept. 10, 2005 (Module I)
Sept. 25 - Oct. 06, 2005 (Module II)
Module - I (On Campus) Module - II (Foreign Study Visit)
Program Fees: Rs. 240,000 INR (for Module I)

For: The Programme is designed for top/senior level executives and decision-makers of both public and private sector enterprises who are likely to assume corporate/board level responsibilities in near future.

PROGRAM: This Programme will help senior executives to: -

1. take a wider perspective of the multidimensional context for doing business;

2. develop a strategic vision and work out a structured response to an unpredictable and ever changing technological and informational environment;

3. integrate different functional areas and develop a corporate view point;

4. formulate corporate policies and postures to gain competitive advantage.

PROGRAMME DESIGN

AMP 2005 will be in two modules. Nominations can be sent either for both the Modules or for only the first Module.

Module I: Two-week On-Campus Programme
Venue: Management Development Centre, Tata Hall, IIMC Joka campus
Duration: August 29 - September 10, 2005

The two-week Module I would incorporate the following areas: -

Business and Economic Environment: Factors influencing the Economic, Political, Social, Legal, Financial, Physical and International Environments and their Impact on Organizational Performance. Issues in Corporate Governance.
Strategic Management: Global Competition & Corporate Strategy, Strategic Alliances, Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Restructuring, Management of Change, Technology Strategy & Managing in the Digital Era, Knowledge Management and Execution of Strategies.
Organizational Issues: Management of Change, Leadership, Conflict Management & Negotiation Strategies, Issues in Right-sizing the Organization.
Management Functions: Functional strategies in the areas of Finance, Marketing, Projects, Operations, and Human Resources. Decision Support Systems and Information Technologies. Issues in Integration of Functional Strategies.

Module II: Foreign Study Visits
Duration: September 25 - October 06, 2005

This Module is a 10+2 day study tour abroad with the purpose of familiarizing participants with the corporate culture and functioning styles of some leading enterprises in at least two countries out of China, Singapore, Malaysia, South Africa, Turkey and Greece. This visit would provide an opportunity to understand, and if possible, to adopt some of the corporate practices and innovations of the visiting countries into Indian enterprises. The visit will also help participants understand the nature of macro economic policies and how they influence corporate opportunities and performances. A country-wise study report will be required from the participants at the end of the study tour.

Last Date for enrolment: August 16, 2005