World Class Education

for a Globally Competitive Career

Executive PGDM

15 months Full-time (AICTE Approved)

Contents

From the Presidents Desk

Vision & Mission

The Campus

World-class Association

Knowledge Resources

15 Months Full-time Executive PGDM

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Program Structure

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Program Highlights

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Study Enhancement & MDP Programs

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Our Group Recruiters

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The PGMP (now Executive PGDM) Experience

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Return on Investment

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Admissions & Eligibility

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AsiaGSB Program Investment

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About ITM Group of Institutions

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From the
Presidents Desk

Dr. P.V. Ramana

President, AsiaGSB
Chairperson, ITM Group of Institutions

Welcome to Asia Graduate School of Business!

The world has shifted its attention to Asia as it is poised to become the engine for growth
of global business in this century. Therefore it is imperative for Asian managers to study
management of global businesses while retaining and leveraging their grasp of economic
dynamics and cultural nuances of Asia.
Asia GSB was established with the goal of delivering postgraduate business education
which meets the requirements of global businesses that are operating in, or will enter the
Asian Continent. Our aim is to provide management education that will enable aspiring
managers - particularly from Asia region - to manage businesses in a globally competitive
environment.
Having said that, I should add that today, not many business schools are engaging in
introspection and analysis of their course offerings and learning outcomes. Fewer still are
taking a hard look at their teaching methods and the specific needs of their students. At
Asia GSB, we pay close attention to this need. As a routine practice, we draw contemporary
learning/teaching resources from the world over and our team works to deliver relevant
and actionable programs.
AsiaGSB is a product of eighteen years introspection on What transforms a business school
into a leading institution? This school is an initiative, built upon the concepts distilled from
our rich and diverse experiences at the ITM Group of institutions. In this era of globalization
and liberalization, ITM Group strives to provide the participants of all its programs with the
exposure and the confidence to compete for the biggest and the best opportunities in the
world. Supporting our students in their pursuit of excellence and perfection has always
stood as the backdrop of all our endeavors.
Thank you for considering Asia GSB as a destination for pursuing management
education.
I wish you the very best.
Godspeed
Dr. P.V. Ramana

Asia GSB
Asia Graduate School of Business (Asia GSB) was established in 2008 with the aim of enabling management professionals particularly
from the Asia & Africa region - to acquire skills and competencies for managing businesses in a globally competitive environment. Asia
GSB is a part of the ITM Group of Institutions which has its headquarters in Mumbai, India. For more information visit www.itm.edu.
Asia GSB is an academic affiliate of Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, USA www.cob.ohio-state.edu .
Through this affiliation, we derive support from FCOB in the form of academic inputs in framing & reviewing curriculum, faculty for
delivering the courses in core subjects and interface with businesses in the USA to enable overseas internships and placements.
Asia GSB is now located in Mumbai, India, which is one of the leading financial hubs in South Asia. With the unique combination of an
affiliation with a high-ranking business school and location in a vibrant metropolis, Asia GSB is an ideal destination for aspiring managers
who are looking for internationally recognized management education in a cost effective and efficient environment.

Mission

Vision
Globalization of business environment is compelling
business managers to face challenges from more directions
than ever known. The ease of access to information,
the dismantling of trade barriers between nations, the
increased speed of communication and the accompanying
death of distance together present challenges as well as
opportunities for businesses.Overcoming these challenges
and exploiting the accompanied opportunities is the key
to survival and success.
Against the above backdrop, institutions that aim to build
business managers for the future have the opportunity
to impart learning based on not just knowledge and
information but globally pertinent human values and
ethics as well. Using this opportunity wisely will enable
transformation of the world into an economically and
socially better place. Institutions of learning will do well to
recognize this fact and evolve their missions accordingly.
Asia GSB aims to be an institution of excellence, which enables
management professionals to become business leaders who
can transform the business and social environment in Asia
and the world.

We at Asia Graduate School of Business shall evolve and deliver

courses and curriculum that will enable our students to become
business managers who can effectively, efficiently and ethically
manage businesses in a globally competitive environment. Each
one of us at Asia GSB shall strive to enable our students to achieve
this objective and help transform the world economically and
socially.
As an institution, Asia GSB shall imbibe the spirit of the ITM Group
of Institutions - of which we are a part, and work relentlessly to
realize the cherished dream of our Founder & Chairman, Prof
P.V Ramana, to establish and sustain world-class management
education Institutions in India.

The Inception
The AsiaGSB Founding Conference was a landmark event for the
institution. It was held on 19th January 2008, at the Hyderabad
International Convention Centre, Hyderabad, India. Over 40
Professors, Deans, and Directors from across Asia, US, Europe and
Australia participated in the deliberations which culminated
blueprint for establishing AsiaGSB.
Soon thereafter, Asia Graduate School of Business (AsiaGSB)
entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fisher
College of Business (FCOB) at The Ohio State University, USA. This
affiliation with this prestigious business school gives the program
an international perspective. Faculty from Fisher College enhance
the classroom experience with world class content.

The Program Design

Faculty from Fisher College of Business, USA and distinguished
professors from Indian Institute of Management (IIM) - Ahmedabad
designed and developed the course pedagogy, academic
evaluation, course structure and academic credit systems for the
program.

Asia GSB The Campus

To provide the level of academic infrastructure that AsiaGSB needs today,
weve decided to conduct the program at the ITM Groups campus in Navi
Mumbai from the batch commencing in July, 2012. ITMs corporate campus
at the BSEL Techpark in Vashi, Navi Mumbai shall provide an excellent
environment for the AsiaGSB program, offering a full suite of student
facilities and academic resources. Excellent residential accommodations
are available at ITMs own student residences, in addition to plentiful
private accommodation very close to the campus.

Destination Mumbai:

Infrastructure:
We have Infrastructure and equipment that are
functionally the best-in-class and, at the same time,
remain sustainable, pragmatic and unostentatious.
Classrooms are fully air-conditioned and Wi-Fi
connected.
Our computers and networking Infrastructure are
from globally known brands. Their management
and upkeep is done by a team of experienced
professionals whose services are drawn from across
a group of our sister institutions.
Our library is stacked with the latest learning
material in both print and electronic form. It is
updated on an ongoing basis and is one of the best
sources of reference material for academic purposes.
Additionally, on the recommendations of our Faculty
and advisors, we subscribe to online journals and
databases. These have been useful to our students
in many ways.
Our cafeteria serves Cold & Hot Beverages and dry
snacks on sale and on demand all day.
All told, our campus is technically state-of-the art,
environmentally eco friendly and sustainable for
academic pursuits.

Programs for the earlier batches were conducted at Hyderabad. Now that
the program will be conducted in Mumbai, the commercial capital of
India, we envision significantly improved industry connections, access to
top industry professionals and a scale-change in the career placement of
our students. Navi Mumbai, which is a twin city to the metropolis, is a fully
developed city, rivaling its twin in amenities & lifestyle.

Information Resources Centre

As part of ALC, AsiaGSB has established an Information Resources Centre.
It has about 3100 books and 15 print journals. Students have access to
vast online resources and educational databases. At present the access to
the following online databases has been provided:
Harvard Business School Publishing - Case Studies Darden Business
Publishing - Case Studies IVEY Cases - Case Studies Proquest
Cygnus EBSCO Wall Street Journal

Residency & Food

The program calls for considerable teamwork and interaction between
participants. Therefore the program is best taken by residing close to
campus.Segregated (male/female) residential accommodation is available
at ITMs own student residences. In case accommodation is required for
spouse and family, plentiful private accommodation is available very
close to the campus.
Cuisine in ITM student dining hall is as per generally accepted India palate
& tastes. However, in case you want an occasional change of cuisine, in the
vicinity of the campus, there are plentiful eateries that serve a variety of fare.

Our Affiliation
with Fisher College of Business

Preparing you to manage globally competitive businesses

President Gordon Gee, The Ohio State University

Since 1916, Fisher College of Business at the Ohio State University has produced exceptional
leaders who meet the challenges of a changing Global business environment through
creative and effective solutions. The college has undergone a corporate turnaround;
narrowing the focus of its programs, recruiting leading faculty, placing a renewed
emphasis on experimental learning, and undergoing a wide range of international study
options.
The affiliation between the two world-class institutions brings real-time global exposure
to your experience. Fisher Faculty teach core courses and electives at AsiaGSB campus.
The pedagogy is enhanced by a mix of case studies, business simulations, interactive
exercises, one-on-one interaction, skills-based methods, and multi-media cases that takes
learning beyond the classroom.
Faculty and staff have established new scholarship and fellowship opportunities,
strengthened their commitment to diversity, and created innovative academic and
corporate partnerships. Fishers international reputation continues to rise and is reflected
in rankings which place the college among the top 25 business schools in the USA at both
the undergraduate and graduate levels.
(U.S. News & World Report, 2009).

The Executive MBA program of Fisher College of Business, USA ranks 15th worldwide
(Business Week, 2009) and 3rd in terms of Return on Investment (Wall Street Journal,
2008) and the Full-Time MBA of the institute ranks 26th (US News & World Report, 2010).
For more information, please visit: http://www.cob.ohio-state.edu

From Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University

Asia Graduate School of Business (AsiaGSB) is our affiliate in the Asian continent. Two
batches have completed the program and we look forward to welcoming the third
batch. Participants will experience state-of-the-art management education in the
form of both curriculum and instruction.
By design, Ex-PGDM program content overlaps significantly with the world-renowned
Executive MBA program (ranked 15th best in the world by Business Week) offered in
Columbus by the Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University.

Dr. H. Rao Unnava

Fisher is an active participant at Asia GSB and oversees the delivery of curriculum.
Fisher contributes its faculty to teach many courses in the program. There are
several points of distinction that we would like to bring to your attention about
the collaborative efforts of Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University and
AsiaGSB, Hyderabad.
Firstly, we value and welcome students who come with hands-on industry experience,
and are ready to step into leadership positions.

Dr. Anil Makhija

Second, we expose students to a curriculum that is tailored to help develop

competencies to manage globally competitive businesses. Additionally, for an
international exposure and for further training at Fisher College of Business, we
facilitate a visit to the USA. During this training, they will have the opportunity to work
with U.S. firms for up to two months to gain insight into entrepreneurial thinking and
work ethics.
We encourage you to consider Asia GSB as your destination for furthering your
educational goals. We keenly work with our Indian partners and shall do our best to
enhance Fishers reputation in India. Thank you for considering this opportunity of
enrolling at AsiaGSB.
We believe that you will be making the right choice and wish you all the best.

Knowledge Resources
Our mission to Educate, Empower and Enable every individual who aspires to affect a positive difference in the
business management and professional environment would entail having knowledgeable and experienced
academicians.
We believe in imparting academic excellence with pragmatic perceptions of contemporary management
practices in Asia and across the globe. International faculty from FCOB support our vision and manifest the
same sense of commitment for the students of AsiaGSB. Prominent speakers from the industry and visiting
faculty help bridge the gap between conceptual academic inputs and pragmatic industry requirements.

FISHER FACULTY
Dr. H. Rao Unnava
W. Arthur Cullman Professorship in Marketing;
Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs;
Professor of Marketing - The Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University, USA
Areas of Expertise
Advertising, Brand management, Promotions, International marketing, Consumer behavior
Dr. Anil Makhija
Chair, Department of Finance
David A. Rismiller Professor in Finance
Associate Dean for Executive Programs
Professor of Finance - The Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University, USA
Areas of Expertise
Corporate Finance, Financial Decision-Making, Recapitalization, Privatization Strategies,
Valuing the Firm, Capital Structure, Financial Issues of Regulated Firms, Public Utilities
Dr. Mona Makhija
Associate Professor
International Business
Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University, USA
Areas of Expertise
Global Strategies, Strategies of Multinational Firms, Management of Strategic Alliances & Joint Ventures,
Controls and Knowledge Flows, Institutional difference across National Contexts.
Dr. Jay Dial
Associate Professor of Management & Human Resources
The Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University, USA
Areas of Expertise
Competitive strategy, Corporate strategy, Corporate governance, Managerial economics
Dan Oglevee
Senior Lecturer, Finance
Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University, USA.
Areas of Expertise
Fund Raising, Business Plans, Financial Modeling, Early Stage Company Valuations

ADJUNCT FACULTY
Dr. P. C. Saxena (TISS)
Business Statistics

AsiaGSB FACULTY
Dr. K. S. Murthy
MBA, PhD , Msc, CAIIB, Diploma in Securities Law.
Director
Areas of Expertise
Corporate Governance, Market Micro Structure, Post
Trading and Custodial Services, Securities Law and
Regulations
Dr. Atanu Adhikari
B.E., MBA (Gold Medalist), PhD.
Areas of Expertise
Research Methodology, Marketing Management

Dr. Narsimhan, Sr. VP, Kotak Mahindra

Accounting Basics
Mr. P. Vijayan, former Director (HR), Mahindra Grp.
Assessment Center
Dr. B. V. Phani, IIT, Kanpur
Financial Accounting, Financial Management
Dr. A. Gangopadhyay, XLRI
Organizational Behavior
Dr. Dennis Rajkumar, IBS, Bangalore
Economics for Managers (Micro and Macro)

Prof Navin Chandra

B. Arch (IIT, Kharagpur),
MS (University of Southern California, USA)
Areas of Expertise
Supply Chain Management, Operations Management,
Research Methodology, Statistics for Managers

Dr. Satish Kalra, IMI, New Delhi

Understanding Self and facilitating Relationships

Prof. Subbarao Peteti

CA, Fellow Member of ICAI
Areas of Expertise
Banking

Prof. Vikranth, University of Hongkong

Investment and Capital Market

Dr. Latha Chari

Mcom, Phd, Fellow Member of ICWA
Areas of Expertise
Corporate Finance/Management Accounting
Prof. Kishor Mushrif
BA (Economics and Statistical Methods), MMS
Areas of Expertise
Commericial Banking, International Finance & Trade,
Foreign Exchange Mkts, Investment Banking.
Prof. Sharad Jha
MSc (ISIB), ICMA Centre, UK, MCom, MA (Economics)
Areas of Expertise
Equity Markets, Economics, Commodities.
Prof Sabyasachi Mukherjee
MSc (ISIB), ICMA Centre, UK; IFID (Zurich); MFM; PGDFA;
Passed CFPCM
Areas of Expertise
Wealth Management, Fixed Income Derivatives
Prof Manohar Lal
MSc (ISIB), ICMA Centre, UK; MBA (Finance), IIF,
MSc (Statistics)
Area of expertise:
Quantitative Finance, Portfolio Management,
Risk Management

Prof. Ravindra Bojja

Operations and Supply Chain Management.
IT for Managers, SAP Applications for Marketing

Dr. Harish, IBS, Bangalore

Consumer Behavior
Dr. L. R. Dwivedi, Sr. Advocate, (Bombay High Court)
Legal Aspects of Business
Prof Debasish Ghosh*, NMIMS, Mumbai
Derivatives
Dr. Rajen Mehrotra, Chief Knowledge Officer &
Chief People Officer at ACC Ltd.
Corporate Governance, Business Ethics and CSR
Dr. Animesh Bahadur, NMIMS, Mumbai
Entrepreneurial Leadership and Motivation
Dr. V.K. Gupta, IIM Indore
Global Accounting Reporting
Prof. Ajay Sharma,CA
Taxation
Prof. V. V. Sople, Director, ITM B School,
Dombivili, Mumbai
Operations & Supply Chain Management

Executive PGDM Full time (AICTE Approved)

India is transitioning into an economic superpower of a global scale. Today India needs managers who are
capable of effortlessly functioning anywhere in fast changing multicultural world. Formal management
education in modern times has evolved in western countries and has so far been applied across the rest of the
world. The crying need of the hour for business education is one which enables you to think and act globally
while you do not lose touch with the host nation. This program is one of its kind wherein the courses are designed
to instill strategic decision making skills in you and to appreciate the international impact of current business
practices.
The Post Graduate Diploma in Management is designed to create leaders with the knowledge and skill-sets
to take on leadership roles in Asia and the world. The Ex-PGDM has been developed in academic association
with The Fisher College of Business, Ohio State University, USA. Fisher faculty teaches core courses and electives
at Mumbai campus . The knowledge is imparted through experiential teaching methodology and usage of case
studies is an integral part of the program.

Program Design
An intensive 15 months full time AICTE approved program, the Ex-PGDM is divided
into 6 Modules. The highlights of the program are Fisher Facultys presence at
AsiaGSB campus in all six modules, eight week internship in the United States,
Capstone, Business Simulation, Industry Competency Development, Social
Practicum, Assessment Center, Field Study, and CEO talk.

Specializations offered

Finance
Marketing

World Class Faculty

Apart from six core faculty from Fisher College of Business visiting in all six
modules, Indian faculty is drawn from Top B Schools like IIMs, IITs, XLRI, TISS,
NMIMS, MDI, IMI and leading corporate professionals including alumnus of
Fisher College of Business.
In-depth Learning, Immersive experiences and Indian Internship
An immersive 8 weeks Internship in the United States, facilitated by Fisher
College of Business, USA and 8 weeks Indian Internship in MNCs.

Managing student progress

The FCOB faculty continues to guide and mentor AGSB students during the entire
program. Ongoing interaction between students and FCOB faculty is facilitated
by state of the art facilities at campus and the hostel. Students also have the
advantage of receiving career guidance from FCOB when nearing the completion
of the program.

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Key Differentiators

Alumni / Industry Network Strong alumni association of FCOB and ITM Group along with
industry network assists in internships and placements.
Mentorship Program - One on one mentorship program that gives career guidance to the
students facilitated through the alumni network of ITM Group.
Industry Competency Development- A unique initiative to bridge the gap between academic
inputs and contemporary industry requirements.
QQQ- Personality development program which is a blend of Intelligence, Emotional and
Spiritual / Social Quotients.
Counseling by FCOB Faculty A unique and insightful experience for our students to share
and ponder over their choice of profession with Fisher faculty and the means to attain their
goal(s).
Business and Culture -The program prepares professionals for a multi-ethnic and multicultural world through interactive cultural and industry interface activities. Leading
professionals from Indian and global companies provide real-world business know-how on
the nuances of cross-border trade and commerce.

Personal and Professional Empowerment

In preparation for career positions, the program includes a comprehensive personal development
module, focusing on making the students well equipped for the rigors of the corporate world
and industry expectations. Apart from in-depth knowledge on core and elective subjects in
academic sessions, the module includes sessions on enhancing communication skills, personal
grooming, business etiquette, as well as various aspects of corporate interface.

Network of FCOB & ITM Group

The Fisher faculty who also act as consultants for organizations have a strong industry network
with various Multinational Corporations as well as its own alumni. The obvious extension of this
relationship culminates into the benefit for securing internships and possibly placements for
AsiaGSB students in the US and elsewhere. This, along with ITM Group of Institutions strong
networks and impeccable association with the corporate world across India form the basis of
placements assistance for AsiaGSB students.

Certificate:
On successful fulfillment of the academic and administrative requirements of the program,
the student is awarded an AICTE approved Executive PGDM Certificate. Additionally, they are
awarded with a certificate issued by Asia Graduate School of Business under the seals and
signatures of the Director, Asia GSB and the Dean of Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State
University, USA

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PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Module: Pre-term
Courses**
Foundations of Management
Business Statistics
Accounting Basics
Assessment Centre

Module 1
Financial Accounting
Business Research Methods
Organizational Behavior
Economics for Managers (Micro and Macro)
Marketing Management (Prof. Rao, FCOB)
Understanding self and facilitating Relationship

Module 4
Strategic Management
International Immersion

Module 5
Core Course
Legal Aspects of Business
International Business Strategy
Taxation for Management
Electives( Marketing)
Services Marketing
Retail Marketing Management
Brand Management
Electives( Finance)
Advanced Corporate Finance
Venture Capital and Private Equity
Electives (Operations), Electives (HR)
will be offered if sufficient candidates
are present.

Module 2
Human Resource Management
Marketing Research
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Project Management
Consumer Behavior
Business Communication
Financial Management

Module 3
Indian Internship

Module 6
Business Environment and Asian Economy
Corporate Governance, Business Ethics and CSR
Social Entrepreneurship
Global Accounting

Module 7
Capstone Project

* Subjects taught by Faculty from Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University

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** Curriculum is under review and subject to change at the discretion of the Management

Program
Highlights

Academics

International association with the world-class Fisher College of

Business, The Ohio State University, USA.

All courses in the Ex-PGDM cover the theoretical

background of the subject and real-life cases expose
students to practical applications of business
concepts. Classroom sessions are very interactive
and participatory in nature.

Extraordinary classroom delivery by Fisher Faculty and AsiaGSB

Faculty.
Students undergo eight weeks immersive program in US facilitated
by FCOB. The program covers multiple aspects such as understanding
of business regulations, attending industry workshops within various
industry sectors. This also includes visits to SMEs and MNCs as part of
overall academic and social exchange.
Interaction with industry leaders and business professionals
throughout the year.
Field study and projects on real-world business projects.
Industry Competency Development - A unique initiative to bridge
the gap between academic inputs and industry requirements.
Strong Alumni association of FCOB, Asia GSB and ITM which helps in
internships and placements.
Mentorship Program- One to one mentorship program with industry
experts.
Personality development program of Intelligence, Emotional and
Spiritual/Social Quotients.
Rigorous knowledge exchange with FCOB faculty throughout the year.
Enriching Corporate Interaction.

Teaching Methodology
Courses in Ex-PGDM are of several levels: foundation
courses, core courses, elective courses, internships,
projects and simulated business games.

Courses include a mix of in-class discussions, case

analyses, video presentations, management games,
written or audiovisual assignments, text study,
assigned article study discussion and analysis,
Term Papers, internships, tests, quizzes, debates,
examinations, independent projects, etc, as per
requirement, as decided by the concerned faculty
members. Faculty has the full freedom to choose an
optimum mix of the learning processes to be used
in a particular course. This is done to maximize the
effectiveness of the course, given the constraints of
time, participant background, and type of course.

Capstone
Capstone is a simulated business game. To wrap up
the learning, it is essential that all the management
concepts and practices are fully understood and
applied in a near real environment. The participants
are grouped into teams.
Each group consists of 5-6 participants. Each group
of students is allotted a business unit with certain
resources at a point in time. These are financial
allocations, access to market, production facilities,
a quantum of human resources, R & D capabilities,
IP Rights etc, the participants are expected to run
the business for a cycle of eight years in an intense
competitive environment with a set of regulatory
framework.
The students are exposed constantly to very intense
dynamic market and financial inputs that would
have a far reaching impact on business strategy and
operations in an unstable regulatory framework.
During the process of learning, participants are
individually exposed to test their individual business
acumen.

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Qualitative Value Additions

& MDP Programs
QQQ Learning
In a rapidly evolving business environment, updating personal competencies in all areas
of personality like physical, professional, emotional and spiritual has become inescapable.
Facts have indicated that the crucial elements of Intelligence Quotient, Emotional Quotient
and Social/Spiritual Quotient (QQQ) work together to make us better human beings. QQQ
Learning is a blend of these three quotients of holistic human development.
Industrial Competency Development (ICD)
ICD is another unique initiative to bridge the gap between academic inputs and
requirements of the industry, to achieve suitable placements for students. It starts from
developing a keen understanding of students area of interests. Following with an in-depth
discussion with the students, program is then designed and developed to customize to
the needs of students. The program then maps the functional requirements of the industry
profiles suited to each student. Inputs are taken from leaders and business managers to
help define outstanding performance based upon competencies for such profiles in an
organization. ICD helps in giving students a clear insight on what is expected in their
current and future roles in the industry. The skills gap left out by academic programs are
covered in workshops, lectures, and training programs to create best fit between the
students profile and industry benchmark.
Career Mentorship Program
Career Mentorship program is established with the purpose of connecting students with
leading professionals in the industry. The goal of the program is to create professional
relationships for students and mentors to learn and grow. In about two months of
Mentorship Program commencement, students will develop an assessment of their
strengths. Students will learn to reframe a real life job problem in a way that is simpler
to address. Students are expected to learn how mentors maintain relationships and work
with their peers to bring success to their organizations. The ITM Group, AsiaGSB, and Fisher
College of Business have a strong professional network with Corporate world. Each student
is assigned a mentor in the respective field who gives suggestions, recommendations
and observations to help understand the role in the industry. We provide an excellent
opportunity for students to track the progression of their respective industry and truly
learn what it takes to be a leader.

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Ms. Sunita Cherian - GM

Talent Engagement &
Development
Wipro Technologies

Mr. Srini Koppolu

Corporate VP & M D,
Microsoft India
Development Center

Mr Sridhar Mudaliar
CEO, NewTecSol

Management Development Programs

MDPs
Asia Graduate School of Business (Asia GSB) commenced classes for its PGPM in June 09. Keeping in mind the
significance of industry interface as well as interaction with present and prospective managers, AsiaGSB also
initiated to conduct Management Development Programs (MDPs). So far we have conducted two MDPs on
Venture Capitalby Prof. Dan Oglevee from Fisher College of Business, another on Implementing a Branding
Strategy by Prof. H. Rao Unnava from Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University, USA. All MDPs were
very well received both by Corporates as well as Academia.
CEO Talk
It is a unique initiative taken by Asia GSB where we proactively invite leaders from various industrial sectors. Asia
GSB aims to imbibe managerial qualities with creativity and initiative so the students understand the various
facets of leadership. In this regard, leaders share their experiences and spend valuable time with students and
faculty. Some of the invitees were as follows:
Mr. Nischint Bhatia, Director
Pepsi Co. (Agro Operations),New Delhi
Dr. Avinash Deolekar
Senior Vice President and Member of Board of Directors, Indofil Chemicals, Mumbai
Dr. Rajen Mehrotra
Chief Knowledge Officer and Chief People Officer at ACC Ltd.
Mr. Sudhakar Pai, Chairman and MD
Manipal Group of Institutions and Kur-Lon Group
Dr. Gordon Gee, President
The Ohio State University
Mr. Srini Kappolu, Corporate Vice President & MD
Microsoft India Development Center
Dr P. V. Ramana, Chairman
ITM Group of Institutions
Mr. Vivek Patwardhan
Former Sr.Vice Presidents, Asian Paints
Mr. Mirza Yawar Baig
Family Business Consulting &Leadership Development Expert
Mr. Rajesh Lal
Advisor, Britannia Industries Ltd.

Prof. Dan Oglevee

Fisher College of Business

Dr. Jay Dial

Fisher College of Business

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Our Group Recruiters

From its inception, AsiaGSB has focused on systematic placement assistance for all participants of its programs. A strong
corporate network in India and the USA, that resulted in successful internships for all our participants bear testimony to
this focus.
Asia Graduate School of Business has an association with Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University at Columbus,
USA. Faculty of Fisher College of Business teaches in AsiaGSB campus. These faculty members also serve as consultants to
leading MNCs in USA. During their visits to India, they interact with the subsidiaries of their client Companies and similar
organizations in India to introduce our institution as well as the program and recommend the successful participants for
appropriate placement.
The following Companies have extended their support for Internship and have also shown interest in recruitment of our
students:

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Citi Bank NA

Britannia Industries Ltd.

Kotak Mahindra Bank

Meiji Shipping

HDFC Bank

Tech Process Solutions

Pfizer

Cadburys

Indofil Chemicals

P&G

PepsiCo Frito-Lays

Medtronic India

Indiabulls Securities Ltd.

The Leela Hotels

Asian Paints

Bosch

Jet Airways

PwC

ACC Ltd.

Honeywell

Hinduja Hospital

QUAD

Nimbus Communications

Seven Technologies P. Ltd.,

Nokia

HITEX

Sony Ericsson

Writer Corporation

Siemens Information Systems

ACUVATE

Ltd.

DRL

PepsiCo India

ABG Shipping

Idea Consulting Systems

Aditya Birla Group

Essar

Suryachakra Power Corporation

Reliance Fresh

NTPC

Godrej Hersheys Foods

Sujana Group

RPG Life Sciences

GSK

Crompton Greaves

Reliance Industries Ltd.

Motilal Oswal Securities

Dow Chemicals

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The PGMP (now Executive

PGDM) Experience
My experience at Asia GSB

Reena Jhawar

I graduated in 2007 at the top of my class (B. E., in Electronics &

Communications) and was awarded the Gold Medal. However, during
my first stint at Satyam Computer Services Limited India, I realized that
I had a flair for Finance and that I wanted to make a career out of it.
Asia GSB offered me an opportunity to achieve this shift of lanes in
my career. This was by no means easy. I was put through consistent
academic rigor, and mentored by some of the best faculty from the
Fisher College of Business. This time too, I emerged eminently successful.
The Asia GSB experience has truly enabled me to redefine my future.

I graduated in 2005 (B.E. Computer Science), worked for two years as

a Consultant in Capgemini till 2010 and developed a flair for Business
Process Analysis and Consulting. My PGMP experience at Asia
GSB added great value to my profile by consolidating my learning
at the workplace, in a structured manner. The case-based study
methodology, supported by discussion of real-life scenarios, enabled
me to crystallize my analytical thought process and rely on it for use in
a consistent manner. The juxtaposition of two internships Indian as
well American - helped me evolve my own hybrid set of best practices
at the workplace. I am richer by this experience and feel that I am as
good as the best in class of engineer-consultants.

Nihar Singh

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Niranjan Chaudhari

After obtaining an MS from Texas A&M University, Texas, I worked

in the USA as well as Western Asia for over 3 years. Subsequently I
began exploring avenues for entering into the Finance area. Asia GSB
presented me with the best of both worlds; first, an opportunity to
study Finance under faculty from Fisher College of Business, Ohio State
University USA; and second, a facility to attend class closer to home
in Hyderabad. This was cost-effectiveness without compromise! I can
say from experience that the academic rigor and the commitment
of teachers is just as good as what I have seen in the USA. I am glad I
took this opportunity to study at Asia GSB.

Return on Investment
Students Net-Worth with Asia GSB Network
Amitkumar Surendra Singh - B. Tech., (Agri. Engg. 2006.) M. Tech.,
(Food Processing Tech.,2009)
Till 2010, I worked the entire supply chain of producing, harvesting, processing and
marketing perishable fruit in Western India. My learning at Asia GSB has equipped
me with the knowledge to apply international business models, research and
management principles to profitably build and manage similar businesses and
extend the supply chain globally. The internships with food-product companies in
India and in the United States greatly added to my confidence that I can succeed
anywhere. My profile is richer and my management skills are well honed due to
the Asia GSB experience.

Dr.Prapti Patel, Bachelor of Physiotherapy.

I aspire. I plan. I execute, this has been the cornerstone leading me from a fledgling
student to a business professional, fully prepared to pursue my higher studies
at AsiaGSB. I am a science student with technical aptitude and an interest in
management. AsiaGSB and Fisher College of business have helped me to mature,
learn a lot about myself and where my strengths and weaknesses lie which
helped in growth of my overall personality. However, this journey has given me
the invaluable experience, of learning global business issues and strategies as
well as its application through working in India and USA. This blend has given me
a broader perspective to and a good understanding of life and a goal to achieve
my ultimate career in management.

Kartik Khanna, B.Sc Hotel Management, IHM, IHCL

(Taj Group of Hotels) Corporate Employee
If no one believed in an idea you have you would never get to where you
want to be! I joined Asia GSB because it was a new way of looking at higher and
professional education; it gave me an opportunity to believe. With the best faculty
in the country and from the Fisher College of Business, Ohio State University, I
have learned so much about different business models across the world and have
a new perspective of how I see the business across the globe. Combined with my
work experience and this professional qualification along with exposure to the
United States of America, I am confident of being a successful business leader.

Shreya Arora, PGP in Management and Insurance, XLRI

The journey so far at Asia GSB has been on a fast track. With eminent faculty from
top schools in India, internships within India and subjects covered, has all been
on the lines of an Executive MBA program. The Fisher experience has been unique
throughout. The knowledge gained has taught me to think of any problem in the
form of model/frameworks and the internship held in the US cannot be explained
in words. The project with a US company was a marketing assignment and the
international immersion helped in developing perspectives by looking at two
different countries altogether. I am sure that by getting the fundamentals right
and strong, the landing will be a smooth one.

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Admission & Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for the Ex PGDM program is as follows:
Bachelor Degree in any discipline from a recognized university with min 50%
aggregate marks.
All candidates writing GMAT/GRE/CAT/XAT are eligible to apply.
Preferably 2 years of work experience.
Freshers with exceptional academic and extra-curricular accomplishments will also be
considered.
TOEFL for International Students who have not had English as medium of education
in graduation/post graduation.
. GMAT Program Codes for AsiaGSB Academic programs:
AsiaGSB CGS-MS-76
TOEFL Code for AsiaGSB 3882
How to Apply:
Fill out and submit the enclosed Application Form in its entirety, providing the following:
Photocopies of all mark sheets and certificates from 10+2 up to Graduation
Photocopies of advanced qualifications/ certifications (if any)
Photocopies of your GMAT /GRE/CAT/XAT score card.
Photocopies of Proof of Work Experience and last drawn salary
3 passport photographs
Medical fitness Certificate
2 Reference Forms (attached with Application Form), duly filled out by your referees.
In addition, candidates who have taken GMAT can submit their scores to GMAC and also
to AsiaGSB directly. Candidates who have taken TOEFL can submit their scores to ETS and
also to AsiaGSB directly.
Please note the GMAC program codes and TOEFL code, as indicated in the eligibility
criteria.
Application Deadline:
31st July, 2012 - With Application fee of Rs. 1000/Please submit your online application along with a DD of Rs. 1000/- (Rupees One Thousand
in favor of ITM Edutech India Ltd A/c PGMP Payable at Mumbai.
Or
Online transfer - a/c no. 015105011047, ICICI Bank, Vashi Branch, Navi Mumbai.
Note: The application can be downloaded from our website - www.asiagsb.ac.in.

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Program Investment
Financial assistance
Financial Aid/Loan Processing:
AsiaGSB students have been sanctioned loans by Credila Finance, Central Bank of India, DENA Bank, Bank of India
and Punjab National Bank. You may contact a local branch / Head office for further information or processing the
loans and terms and conditions. It is advisable to undertake and complete the Application / Admission process
before commencing the Loan Procedure. AsiaGSB will provide full document support if the candidate wishes to
approach any Bank / Financial Institute for education loans.
Once the candidate fulfills the admission eligibility criteria and clears the PI stage, the admission offer letter will be
issued. The Institute will be glad to assist the candidate with information pertaining to the availing of loan in case
the candidate desires to exercise this option.
Preliminary information related to the loan will also be provided by the
Admissions team if the candidate so desires.

Academic Governance
Governance Board
Dr. P.V.Ramana , Chairman - ITM Group and Chancellor-ITM University
Prof. Nitin V Putcha, Vice President - Operations
Dr.K.S.Murthy, Director - AsiaGSB, Navi Mumbai

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Move at a

Global Level

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ITM Group of Institutions

The ITM Group of Institutions has a thriving and
vibrant population of students in its campuses
across the country who create a unique community
atmosphere encouraging serious study and
personal development. With the able support of
its experienced full-time faculty members and
several visiting faculties to give students the
vital global edge, ITM is steadily moving towards
fulfilling its vision, that of becoming a global leader
in professional education, whose mission is to
impart futuristic and comprehensive education
of global standards with a high sense of discipline
and social relevance in a serene and invigorating
environment.

Quick Snap shot of ITM

Group of Institutes:
Founded in 1991, ITM Business School was amongst
the first private, non-aided business schools in
India. Bangalore campus in 1992, Chennai in 1993,
Warangal in 1994 and Hyderabad in 2010.
In subsequent years, several other institutions were
established:
ITM Global Leadership Center (2002)
ITM Institute for Hospitality Management (2002)
ITM Institute of Financial Markets (2003)
ITM Institute of Health Sciences (2008)
Asia Graduate School of Business (2009)
ITM Coastal Institute of Technology and
Management (2009)
ITM College of Engineering, Nagpur (2010)

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A Unit of ITM Group of Institutions

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SMS your name to +91-9959442306 and you will be contacted by our admission counselors
www.asiagsb.ac.in

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