भारतीय प्रबंध संस्थान ततरुतिराप्पतलि

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

TIRUCHIRAPPALLI

POST GRADUATE PROGRAMME IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

(for working executives)
Graduating class of 2015

PROGRAMME BROCHURE (SIXTH BATCH)

CHENNAI CENTRE
45, Nehru Street, Ramaniyam Siddharth Building 1st Floor, Industrial Estate North Phase, Ekkattuthangal,
Chennai 600 032. Tel. +91-44-222 555 65 & 66
DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

Dear Friend,

Vanakkam! Greetings from IIM Tiruchirappalli!

Welcome to IIM Tiruchirappalli. IIM Trichy is the 11th

IIM in the country. Presently, we offer the Fellow
Programme in Management (FPM) - our doctoral
programme, and the two year full-time Post Graduate
Programme (PGP) at our Tiruchirappalli campus and
an evening executive programme - Post Graduate
Programme in Business Management (PGPBM) at
the Chennai Centre.

The business environment all the over the world is going through a turbulent period. Competition is intense,
product life cycles are shortening, traditional business models are getting challenged and innovations
and intellectual property are the buzz words. If change is the only constant, continuous learning is the
only way to adapt best to the changes. We at IIM Trichy acknowledge this. Indeed, our motto Gyanam
Anantham - Knowledge is endless - is borne out of our fundamental belief that continuous learning is the
strong foundation for better value creation.

Consistent with our vision, and our constant endeavor to shape management thought and practice at
various levels, IIM Trichy is proud to launch the sixth batch of evening Post Graduate Programme
in Business Management (PGPBM) for working executives at our Chennai Centre starting August 2017.
The programme is designed to groom working executives who aspire to move into leadership roles within
and outside their organizations. The programme will equip the participants with relevant conceptual,
analytical and interpersonal skills. More importantly, the programme aims to develop the leadership
capabilities of its participants to act as change agents and make positive contributions to their
organizations and the welfare of society at large. On successful completion of the program, the
participants are welcomed to the prestigious IIM Trichy Alumni Association and also become members of
Pan-IIM Alumni Association.

Come! Take your career to new heights!

Jai Hind!
Best wishes,

Dr. Prafulla Agnihotri

Director, IIM Tiruchirappalli

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PROGRAMME CHAIRPERSON’S MESSAGE
Dear Friend,

Greetings!

The business world today is going through tumultuous changes with Britain exiting
the European Union and the early signals from Trump’s America hinting at a
protectionist future. Academic experts around the world are prophesizing the
advent of a new macro-trend, viz. de-globalization. Firms set in the context of this
macroeconomic change are uncertain about the global prospects of their existing
business. India, with its economic interconnections with the rest of the
industrialized world, will not be completely insulated from whatever future these broader forces at play may
create for us. What is certain though is that the new future may render our current skills less relevant,
mechanize some of the jobs we carry out, while opening up novel opportunities in forms and scale
unimaginable today. The only option available to working executives to prepare themselves for the uncertain
journey is continuous learning tailored to the needs of the prevailing business environment. The fact that you
are contemplating a big leap towards an additional formal education is testimony to the fact that you have
recognized the urgency and importance of continuous learning.

The Post Graduate Programme in Business Management (PGPBM) was launched to cater to working
executives who desire to transition from technical to leadership roles within their organization or outside it.
Over the years, this programme has grown in strength and has undergone changes in structure and design.
From the academic year 2016, the programme is being offered on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, keeping
in mind the professional commitments of the working executives. The uniqueness that sets this programme
apart from comparable peers is its in-class nature and the scope it provides for engaging in and learning from
one’s own experience. The entire programme is delivered through direct interaction between faculty members
and students in physical classrooms and at convenient times, thereby preserving the rigour and individualized
attention a programme of this nature demands.

We understand that you are making a significant commitment in terms of time and effort, and are looking for
serious learning experience. It is our endeavor to provide you as much information as possible to help you
make an informed choice. In keeping with this spirit, the programme brochure highlights in great detail, among
others the objectives, scope, eligibility and academic requirements. Please take time to review the brochure
and visit our website for any additional information that you may need. You may feel free to write to me
(pgpbmchair@iimtrichy.ac.in) and are welcome to visit our Chennai Centre (Mondays to Saturdays: 2 PM to
10 PM; Sundays: 10 AM to 6 PM) to see our facilities and know more about the programme.

Get ready to make the big leap!

Best wishes,

Professor Mukundhan K.V.

Chairperson, PGPBM
pgpbmchair@iimtrichy.ac.in

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Contents
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................... 5
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS ............................................................................................................. 5
CLASS PROFILE.................................................................................................................................. 6
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................................. 7
ADMISSION PROCESS ...................................................................................................................... 8
IMPORTANT DATES ........................................................................................................................... 9
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE............................................................................................................. 10
INDUSTRY PROJECT ....................................................................................................................... 12
CLASS SCHEDULE ........................................................................................................................... 13
FEE STRUCTURE ................................................................................................................................ 13
ALUMNI TESTIMONIALS .................................................................................................................. 14
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS ................................................................................................................. 16
CHENNAI CENTRE........................................................................................................................... 18
LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE ....................................................................................................... 18
FACULTY .......................................................................................................................................... 19
CONTACT INFORMATION ............................................................................................................. 19
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS .................................................................................................. 20

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PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
IIM Tiruchirappalli launched the PGPBM programme to groom working executives who aspire to move into
senior leadership roles. Towards this, the programme aims to develop competent professional managers,
capable of working in any sector of organized activity, provide leadership and achieve excellence even as
they contribute to the welfare of society at large.

The programme specifically attempts to achieve the following learning goals:

 Management Competency: Displaying knowledge and understanding of all management

disciplines.
 Critical Thinking: Demonstrating ability to identify the central problem/issue in a decision making
situation, gather relevant information, question information/theory/concepts when inappropriate and
perform critical analysis to arrive at a solution.
 Strategic Thinking: Developing insights to integrate multidisciplinary perspectives while analyzing
management situations, recognizing and accommodating interdependencies among multiple
entities.
 Leadership skills: Displaying knowledge of the skills required to lead and manage change in
organizational contexts.
 Ethical Reasoning: Grounding in value-based analysis of ethical positions held by various
stakeholders in the context of managerial decisions
 Communication Skills: Displaying effective oral and written communication
 Collaborative Skills: Engaging effectively in groups comprising members from diverse backgrounds
and interests to work towards a unified purpose.
 Entrepreneurial Spirit: Demonstrating ability to be creative, enterprising, and innovative in any
organizational context.

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
 Non-residential and in-class programme specifically designed to cater to the demands of the working
executives.
 Convenient classroom learning slots in the evenings (Fridays- Saturdays – Sundays).
 24 month programme with an option to complete in 21 months (Classes commence in August 2017
and get over in August 2019. Students have an option to complete the programme by May 2019.)
 Curriculum completely aligned with the two year full-time post graduate programme being offered at
IIM Trichy – Trichy Campus comprising 18 core courses and 15 elective courses.
 Learning through live projects – All students have to do an industry project either in their own
company or in the industry their company operates in.
 Students on successful completion of the programme will be awarded the “Post Graduate Diploma
in Business Management” at the annual convocation in March 2020; graduating students will
become alumni of IIM Tiruchirappalli.

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CLASS PROFILE
The ideal class will have a diverse profile in terms of gender and work expertise across industries and
functional areas. Candidates sponsored by their organization will be given preference. The following is the
profile of students who have been enrolled in the PGPBM programme:

No. of students

Work experience (in years) 2012-2015 2013-2016 2014-2017 2015-2018 2016-18

3 - 5 years 8 16 13 9 5
6 - 12 years 10 10 4 4 13
13 years and above 10 5 11 7 24
Total 28 31 28 20 42

No. of students
Sector-wise work experience 2012- 2013- 2014- 2015- 2016-
2015 2016 2017 2018 2018
Advertising & Public Relations - 1 1 - -
Analytics & Market Research 2 - - - 1
Arts & Entertainment 1 - - 1 -
Automotive & Ancillaries 4 4 5 5 6
E-Commerce - - - - 1
Electronics & Communication - 2 1 1 4
Energy 2 - 2 1 2
Engineering, Manufacturing & Industrial 5 3 8
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Services 5
Facilities Planning and Management - - 1 -
Financial Services 1 1 1 2 3
FMCG - - 2 - -
Government (Central/State Government) - - - 1
-
and PSUs
Healthcare - 1 - 1 2
Human Resources Services - 1 - 1 -
IT & ITES 11 16 9 4 13
Logistics 2 - - 1 1

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

The candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA [45% in case of
the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Differently-abled (DA) (It may
also referred to as Persons with Disability (PWD) category)], awarded by any of the Universities incorporated
by an act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an act of
Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or possess an
equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India.

The percentage of marks obtained by the candidate in the bachelor's degree would be calculated based on
the practice followed by the university/institution from where the candidate has obtained the degree. In case
the candidates are awarded grades/CGPA instead of marks, the conversion of grades/CGPA to percentage
of marks would be based on the procedure certified by the university/ institution from where they have
obtained the bachelor's degree. In case the university/ institution does not have any scheme for converting
CGPA into equivalent marks, the equivalence would be established by dividing the candidate's CGPA by the
maximum possible CGPA and multiplying the result with 100.

WORK EXPERIENCE

IIM Tiruchirappalli believes that experience is the key input working executives bring to the PGPBM
programme to enrich their own learning and that of their peers. The candidate applying for this programme
must have a minimum of three years of full-time work experience as on August 1, 2017.

RESERVATIONS

The institute provides reservations to deserving candidates as per the Government of India requirements.
IIM Trichy may verify eligibility at various stages of the selection process. Applicants should note that the
mere fulfillment of minimum eligibility criteria will not ensure consideration for shortlisting by IIM Trichy.

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ADMISSION PROCESS

Prospective candidates must maintain a valid and unique email account and a mobile number throughout the
selection process.

STAGE 1: APPLICATION
Interested candidates will have to apply in the prescribed format. The application form is available on our
website (www.iimtrichy.ac.in). The application fee ([non-refundable) is Rs. 2,000/- payable by internet transfer
to “IIMT Chennai Centre”, SB A/c. No. 50100011400101; IFSC Code: HDFC0000004 of HDFC, ITC Centre
Branch, Chennai. In the case of SC / ST candidates the Application Fee will be Rs.1000/-; such candidates
are required to attach a copy of the relevant caste certificate with their application.

The last date for receipt of applications is Monday, June 5, 2017 at IIM Trichy. Applications complete in all
respects should be sent to the following address:

The Admissions Office,

Post Graduate Programme in Business Management,
Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli
NIT Campus (Post),
Thanjavur Main Road, Thuvakudi,
Tiruchirappalli 620015.

STAGE 2: WRITTEN TEST

All candidates who meet the eligibility criteria and with applications complete in all respects will be called for
a Written Test. The Written Test is scheduled on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Chennai. The venue and time of
the Written Test will be intimated to the candidates through email.

The Written Test will test the candidates on their quantitative ability, verbal ability, data interpretation, and
logical reasoning skills. The examination will be for about 140 minutes. At the test venue, each candidate will
be seated at a desk. Rough work can be done on the last page of the test booklet itself. No other paper/sheet
will be allowed inside the testing room. No breaks will be given during the test.

Exemption from Written Test: Candidates having a valid test score of CAT 2016 or GMAT score (test taken
between May 1, 2016 and April 30, 2017) are exempted from the Written Test. They are however required to
send in the filled-in application form complete in all other respects.

Candidates who have a CAT or GMAT score, may also choose to appear for the Written Test. In such cases,
their CAT/GMAT scores will be ignored and only the Written Test scores will be used for shortlisting
candidates to the next stage. Candidates will be shortlisted for a Personal Interview based on their CAT,
GMAT or Written Test scores as applicable. Only the candidates selected for Personal Interview would be
intimated by email.

STAGE 3: PERSONAL INTERVIEW & OFFER OF ADMISSION

Candidates invited for the PI will be required to submit a copy of the following documents for verification: (1)
Educational attainment, and (2) Work experience. The originals will be verified and returned.

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The following table shows the evaluation criteria that would be employed for final offer of admission after the
Personal Interview.

Evaluation Component Evaluation Criteria Weight

1. Written Test Score 40%

2. Personal Interview Communication skills; Attitude & personality; 30%

Academic efforts & disposition; Managerial &
leadership attributes; Social awareness &
disposition; Overall presence.
3. Work Experience Number of years; Relevance to programme; 15%
Quality of experience; Professional
achievements; Diversity.
4. Performance at Undergraduate level Percentage marks obtained 15%
100%

IMPORTANT DATES

PGPBM Brochure and Application Form available Wednesday, February 15, 2017
at IIMT website (www.iimtrichy.ac.in)
Last date for receipt of applications at IIM Trichy Monday, June 5, 2017
Dispatch of Written Test Admit Cards [by Email Thursday, June 8, 2017
only]
Written Test at Chennai Sunday, June 11, 2017
Intimation of shortlist for Personal Interviews [by Friday, June 16, 2017
Email and the Test Admit Card numbers of
shortlisted candidates on our website]
Personal Interview at Chennai Saturday, June 24 & Sunday, June 25,
2017
Admission Results [by Email, Post, and the Test Friday, June 30, 2017
Admit Card numbers of selected candidates on
our Website]
Registration & payment of 1st installment of fee Saturday, July 22 &
Sunday, July 23, 2017 (until 3.00 pm)
Inauguration Sunday, July 23, 2017 at 5.30 p.m.
Orientation Friday, July 28 to Sunday, July 30, 2017
Term I classes commence Friday, August 04, 2017
Classes for the 6th PGPBM Batch concludes Sunday, August 04, 2019
Convocation of the 6th PGPBM Batch Saturday, March 21, 2020

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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The institute uses the concept of credit to define the weightage of a course in the curriculum. Courses are
listed as one, two or three credit courses depending on an indicative workload for each course. The
generally accepted thumb rule is that a three credit course involves about 100 hours of work, of which 25%
is spent inside the class room and the balance outside the class in preparation and assignments. One and
two credit courses would have a proportionately lesser workload.

Preparation for the classroom entails preparation both before and after the class. Prior to the classroom
session, students are required to prepare for the assigned case, go through the assigned readings and work
on exercises and assignments, among others. Subsequent to the class session, students are required to
review and reflect on the session, and prepare for the components of assessment.

In the programme the following type of courses are offered:

 Core courses are compulsory for all students and offered in the first five terms of the programme.
 Electives are courses which are chosen by the students and are offered in second year. The student
has to take a minimum total of 45 credits in electives over the last four terms.

PGPBM Core courses and Credits

Term I Credits Term II Credits Term III Credits

Financial Managerial
3 2 Quantitative Methods II 3
Accounting Communications
Managing Written Analysis and
3 2 Marketing Management 3
Organizations Communication
Research for Marketing
Microeconomics 3 3
Decisions
Quantitative Managing People and
3 3
Methods I Performance in Organizations
TOTAL 12 TOTAL 4 TOTAL 12

Term IV Credits Term V Credits

Macroeconomics 3 Indian Economy and Policy 3

Business Law 3 Competition and Strategy 3

Operations Management 3 Management Accounting 2

Management Information
Corporate Finance 3 3
Systems
TOTAL 12 TOTAL 11

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A tentative list of elective courses offered in the PGPBM programme over the years is provided below for
your reference:

Marketing Operations Management

Business to Business Marketing Decision Analysis for Managers

Consumer Behaviour
Operations Strategy
Digital & Social Media Marketing
Integrated Marketing Communication Project Management

Marketing Analytics and Strategic Quality Toolkit for Managers

Decision Making
Pricing Strategies Strategic Sourcing Management
Product & Brand Management
Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Retail Management
Sales and Distribution Management

Services Marketing General Management

Communication for Leaders

Finance
Legal Aspects of Marketing

Behavioural Finance Strategic Intellectual Property Management

Financial Markets and Institutions

Management Information Systems
International Finance Data Mining for Business Decisions

Investment Analysis and Portfolio IT Consulting

Management
Managing Platforms- Economics, Architecture
Mergers & Acquisition and Governance

Managing Digital Transformation

Project Appraisal and Finance

Strategic Management of Information

Strategic Financial Management Technology

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 Economics and Public Policy Strategic Management
Business Ethics
Competing in Global Markets
Environmental and Natural Resource
Economics Dynamics of Framing and Executing Strategy
Game Theory
Entrepreneurship in Practice

Foundations of Strategy Consulting

Organization Behaviour and Human
Resources Industry & Competitor Analysis
HR Metrics & Analytics
Strategic Choices: Managerial and
Managing Difficult People at Work Organizational Issues
Managing Global Workforce: Opportunities Strategic Leadership
and Challenges
Organizational Change & Development Strategic Management of Technology and
Innovation
Performance Management System
Personality in Managing and Leading
Strategic Human Resource Management

INDUSTRY PROJECT

The industry project is a multifaceted, capstone project that serves as a culminating academic and intellectual
experience for the PGPBM students. The industry project nurtures critical thinking and develops research,
analytical, planning and goal-setting skills that can facilitate the participants’ successful transition from the
classroom to taking up challenging professional assignments. Participants are urged to pick out a challenging
problem for investigation either in their affiliate organization or in the industry their affiliate organization
operates in. The project demands an interdisciplinary approach to problem solving, requiring participants to
synthesize and integrate knowledge and learning gained from different subject areas or domains of
knowledge. The project also encourages participants to connect their projects to contemporary issues or
problems in organizations, thereby integrating their classroom learning with professional experiences and
scientific observations. PGPBM students are required to work on the industry project for a period of 12 weeks
under a Faculty Mentor of their choice. The project will be evaluated by a panel constituted by the PGPBM
Committee, and a ‘Satisfactory’ rating on the evaluation is required to complete the programme. The best
industry projects rated by the PGPBM committee will also be recognized with a merit certificate.

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CLASS SCHEDULE
Classes are conducted in the following schedules on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays every week.

Day Timings
Friday 7:00 PM to 9:45 PM
Saturday 3:15 PM to 6:00 PM
7:00 PM to 9:45 PM
Sunday 10:45 AM to 1:30 PM

A course of 3 credits will be delivered in 20 sessions of 75 minutes each; a total of 25 hours. Every term is
made up of 10 weeks of teaching and 1 week of end-term examinations. Mid-term examinations may be
scheduled at the discretion of the Course Faculty on the 7th and 8th Sunday of the Term. Classes may be
scheduled on Wednesdays and Thursdays during electives terms. During Terms 1, 3, 4 and 5, there will be
tutorial sessions for select courses. These tutorial sessions will be scheduled on Sunday afternoons and will
be for 90 minutes. There will be a minimum attendance requirement for these sessions.

FEE STRUCTURE
The total fee for the programme comprises of two parts:
(i) Refundable Caution Deposit - Rs. 10,000/-
(ii) Non-refundable Course Fee – Rs. 10,00,000/-

(i) Refundable Caution Deposit:

A refundable caution deposit of Rs. 10,000/- needs to be paid at the time of admission in the programme.
This caution deposit will be refunded to students upon graduation or withdrawal from the programme, after
deducting any dues from them to the Institute and after due verification of stocks and returns.

(ii) Non-refundable Course Fee:

The non-refundable course fee is Rs. 10,00,000/- and includes Tuition, Library, Case Permission Royalty,
Textbooks, Academic Course Pack, Examination, and Alumni activity. The fee is for the total course, and is
not related to the number of terms. However, for ease of payment the course fee is structured to be paid in
nine installments as per the following schedule. The date of payment of the fee installments will be announced
by the PGPBM Office:

Installment Due by Amount

I July 22, 2017 Rs.1,60,000/-*

II November 05, 2017 Rs.1,50,000/-

III February 05, 2018 Rs.1,00,000/-

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 IV May 05, 2018 Rs.1,00,000/-

V August 05, 2018 Rs.1,00,000/-

VI November 05, 2018 Rs.1,00,000/-

VII February 05, 2019 Rs.1,00,000/-

VIII May 05, 2019 Rs.1,00,000/-

IX July 05,2019 Rs.1,00,000/-

(* Includes a Caution Deposit of Rs.10, 000/- refundable on graduation/withdrawal.)

ALUMNI TESTIMONIALS
“Mid-senior to senior leaders also needs reinforcement, clear cob webs of experience and further polishing
of their skills. Going by the experience in first two semesters, this program provides immense opportunity for
the same. Case studies, insightful lectures, group work provide avenues for relentless reflection and helps
individuals to upgrade themselves. Another key advantage in this programme is unmatched peer learning.
Having high energy individuals, successful in their own right, brings rich diversity and perspective to the
business situations discussed.
K Balamurugan, Partner, Tira Consulting Private Limited

“PGPBM at IIM Trichy has been a remarkable experience for the past 7 months. The in-house and visiting
faculty has vast experience and they are able to share a lot of teaching and industry experience with us. We
have been able to attend the program because of its flexible timing in the evenings. We are able to learn
many management principles and upgrade our skills through this rigorous programme.
Koushik Srinivasan, Associate Architect, TVS Infotech Ltd.

“The program has helped me to hone my leadership capabilities. So far, it has helped me to understand
quantitative techniques and its power to help organizations. Our exposure to marketing and its research
techniques is interesting. In short each subject, in each trimester has got its own uniqueness. This course is
definitely recommended for professionals who are in the stage of moving from a technical to managerial role.
Prathish Soosai Antony, Senior Analyst, Bank of America

“I am pursuing my ICWAI final course along with PGPBM. The programme's quality and its application
oriented case studies enhanced my conceptual clarity, and clear ICWAI Group III exams in subjects such as
Marketing Management with ease. The courses covered so far has helped bridge the knowledge gap
between my engineering and accounting professions. In-depth engagement of the quantitive methods
courses have proved to be valuable in my work role of evaluating business requirements on production
planning and the need of optimization tools at my organization.
M Rajsundar, Divisional Manager (Projects), Wheels India

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“Before I joined PGPBM, I had a certain view on business operations. However, the programme has
transformed me and I am now able to appreciate the diversity of perspectives and various facets of business
environment. It has been a great learning experience. The need to balance studies and work has helped me
enhance my time management skills, an essential for the executives.
D Sakthivel, Manager, Design, Vestas Technology

“IIM Trichy’s PGPBM Program helped me on developing deep understanding of business & management
concepts, through rigorous learning and interaction with faculty members and fellow classmates. PGPBM
program’s curriculum is well aligned with the current business scenario and global business environment.
After using the principle of ‘doing & learning’ for a certain years in the industry, this program helps me to use
the ‘learning & doing’ principle, thus applying the learned concepts immediately in the industry.
D Uma Anand, Manager, Engineering -Caterpillar India Engineering Design Centre

“IIMT’s PGPBM imparts one with the critical knowledge vital for success in the business world. All the
elements of the programme, including text books, faculty members, and class room discussions enrich the
experience of the programme.
M Vinod Kumar, Regional Manager, Customs Brokerage & Compliance, DHL Logistics

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. As rightly said by Benjamin Franklin, PGPBM at IIM
Trichy has given me an invaluable and enriching experience working through case studies and discussions
on real-life business problems with excellent professors and peers from various industries. This program has
enhanced my critical thinking and problem solving skills and helped me understand different facets of
business.
Aarti Satyamurthy, Senior Consultant, Drivesteam India Pvt Ltd.

“PGPBM is not just a programme. It is an experience. Faculty’s vast knowledge, industry expertise, diverse
students, exciting real life case studies, learning through debate and good infrastructure make this
programme valuable. I feel privileged and enjoying every moment. PGPBM is certainly the turning point in
my career and am sure that this will help me to prosperous in future.
M.Alagappan, Senior Analyst, Caterpillar

“Enrolling in this programme was a valuable investment for me. The splendidly designed course and the
faculties are dedicated experts in their fields, sharing wealth of their experience and wisdom. The varied
professional and educational backgrounds of fellow students made for lively, enriching discussions of real-
world case studies. I would recommend this programme to anyone seeking a step up in their career prospects
in addition to gaining a broad-based education that would be a great asset in today's global economy.
Deepak Sivasubramanian, Business Development Manager, Extron Electronics

“PGPBM at IIM-T has been rewarding in every aspect. Way the course is structured, strikes the right balance
between work, life and study. The design of the course is effective, gives all round experience and provides
ample opportunities to learn about myself which matters me most.
Keerthi Balu, Senior Designer, Easi-Allegis Service India Ltd.

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“This course is really good for working executives, as I enjoy the teachings of dedicated professors. The
entire course is a pre-planned to which our able professors have given enough foresight. The professors are
experts in the subject area and have years of experience in the field. The Centre is in the heart of city, which
makes travel easy. This course comes with no excess fees for books, facilities (Library, Wi-Fi, and additional
working hours at the Centre) or any additional materials as the institute bears the costs. It’s like pay fees and
enjoy the shared learning (Focus only on the learning). It’s more of shared learning and hence a good
experience.
R Lakshmana Sudhir, Principal Consultant, Cognizant Technology Solutions

“I am privileged to be a student of IIM Trichy. This course helps executives like me to deepen their interest
in learning business management without sacrificing their jobs. There are ample opportunities to learn and
grow at IIM Trichy's Chennai Centre. It is very professional environment and learning is made interesting
and fun here. I feel this is one of the best investment that I have made. I can make an approximate guess
that whatever effort that we put in this course, it will have a 3X multiplier effect in our life.
Manish Mathew, Assistant Manager, Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd.

“I never knew that there is one IIM at Trichy. Digging deep intrigued me to find out more, which led me to
PGPBM course 2nd batch admission Process. I feel very lucky that I had time to catch this flight, which will
take me higher than where I am. I feel my life has already changed for better. After 8 months and in Term 3,
PGPBM is making every effort to transform me from a highly technical role to Technical Leadership role
seamlessly. I believe this magical phenomenon just happens here.
Sudha Ponnuswamy, Manager-CAD, Ford Motors

STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
“The course is designed very well and the class room discussions are enriching. This is aided by the case
studies and the diverse nature of the batch. The faculty members are experts in their fields and are an asset
to this course. The timetable for each term is planned well ahead to help the students plan their professional
and personal commitments accordingly. Overall, I am enjoying this learning and it helps me understand
different aspects of business management.
S Padmanabhan, Technical Manager, Alcatel-Lucent India Limited

“I would say PGPBM is one of my wisest investments. Being young, I always thought I had a small downside
not choosing the regular PGP. But after few months into the Programme I can only appreciate myself for
choosing PGPBM over the regular. The course is a complete package for any budding, practicing or
experienced managers. We'd to put ourselves into the shoes of different roles during the course which has
eventually enriched us with a 360 degree view of every perspective management deals with.
S Prabhu, Senior Software Engineer, MPhasis

“The programme is flexible, yet maintains the rigour required at the Institute of this nature. Courses are well
designed to suit working professionals. I could personally witness the change in my personality, thought and

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approach after attending this programme. I would recommend this programme for anyone targeting higher
echelons of corporate leadership.
P Santhanam, Senior Manager – HR, Perfetti Vanmelle India Pvt Ltd

“This is the most structured program I’ve experienced and a lot of foresight and planning has gone into its
making and execution. If I have to describe it, I would say that it is synonymous with the institute’s motto
“Knowledge is Endless”. The faculty members are very experienced and they constantly push you to excel,
unearthing the best in you. Personally, I have changed the way I look at people, problems and organizations.
The Case Study method, conceptual and peer learning has molded me to suggest and take better decisions
at my workplace. This is one amazing, life changing ride that you need to hop onto. It will equip you with the
tools, techniques and qualities of a manager that the society seeks today. There is a saying “Future dividends
are created in the factories of present investments” and I can proudly say that, this is the best investment I’ve
made in my life.
Suraj Mathew Thomas, Associate, Cognizant Technology Solutions

“Being in technical role all these years, have never had the opportunity to explore the other core areas of
management that are essential to excel in a professional career. I strongly believe PGPBM is a complete
pack, without which I would never dare to dream of such intensive learning. I feel that I am lucky to be part
of diversified 2014-17 group of sharing experiences.
Vishnu Vardhan, Assistant Manager, Grundfos Pumps

CORPORATE TESTIMONIALS
“I could witness our executive who has undergone this program in your esteemed organization getting
transformed into a business leader from a technical executive. She has currently been assigned the business
development role wherein she is dealing with International customers with business acumen and her
performance is exemplary.
Dr. S. Rajkumar, Vice President (Operations), Rane Engine Valve Ltd.

Inauguration of IIMT Chennai Centre. Students with Chief Guest, Dr. T S Sridhar, IAS,
Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Tamilnadu, Shri M Damodaran, IAS (Retd),
Chairman, Board of Governors, IIM Trichy, and Dr. Prafulla Agnihotri, Director, IIM Trichy

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CHENNAI CENTRE
The Chennai Centre of IIM Trichy is located at the following address:

# 45, Nehru Street,

Ramaniyam Siddharth Building 1st Floor,
Industrial Estate North Phase,
Ekkattuthangal, Chennai 600 032.
(Located off Kasi Theatre Bridge, behind Jaya TV)

The centre is spread over 14,000 square feet and comprises 4 classrooms, a well-stocked Learning Resource
Centre, a Computer Centre, faculty and staff offices. The centre is Wi-Fi enabled.

Visit us for more information. Mondays to Saturdays: 2 PM to 10 PM; Sundays: 10 AM to 6 PM.

LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE

The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) aims to be a source of information and knowledge for students, faculty
and other stakeholders of IIM Trichy - Chennai Centre. LRC hosts a vast collection of books, research
journals, magazines and newspapers in the field of management and social sciences, from India and across
the world. The centre also provides access to leading electronic repositories of research journals and books,
and database on industries and companies. LRC provides access to leading statistical software packages
such as IBM SPSS etc. The operations of LRC are designed keeping in mind the convenience and flexibility
of access to the students. These resources complement the learning of the students outside their classroom
in addition to being a valuable resource for their course and project work.

Students at Learning Resource Centre

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FACULTY
The faculty is the principal driver of change through their direct involvement in every aspect of the Institute:
academics, governance, research, and consultancy. They combine the very highest standards of teaching
and mentoring with diverse backgrounds as eminent entrepreneurs, policy makers, researchers,
theoreticians and consultants. The rich diversity of their backgrounds instills in students a continuous desire
to achieve excellence. Check out our website for detailed profiles of our faculty - http://iimtrichy.ac.in/faculty

CONTACT INFORMATION
Chennai Centre
Telephone: +91-44-222 555 65 & 66
(Mondays to Saturdays: 2 PM to 10 PM; Sundays: 10 AM to 6 PM)
pgpbmoffice@iimtrichy.ac.in

For admission related queries, contact:

Admissions Office: +91-431-250 5026
Email: admissions@iimtrichy.ac.in

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 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Is this a distance-learning program?
No. This is an in-class programme where you get to interact face to face with IIM Trichy faculty.

2. What is the degree that I will earn?

IIMs do not award a degree but award a diploma. You will earn the Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management
(PGDBM) on successful completion of the programme requirements.

3. Will my diploma be awarded at IIM Trichy convocation?

Yes, PGPBM is one of the diploma-granting programmes of IIM Trichy, and the graduating class will be awarded
their diplomas at the annual convocation in March, along with the graduating class of PGP, FPM and other flagship
programmes.

4. Will I receive any placement assistance?

As PGPBM is specifically designed for working executives, there would not be formal placements in the programme.

5. Would I be treated as an alumnus of IIM Trichy?

Yes, all PGPBM students are inducted into the alumni association of IIM Trichy after convocation. They would be
entitled to all the privileges of an IIM Trichy alumnus.

6. What is the duration of the programme?

The programme duration is 24 months with a provision to be completed in 21 months. Classes commence in August
2017 and get over in August 2019. Students taking up to a maximum of five electives in Terms 6 to 9 can complete
the classes by May 2019. Convocation for the 2017-19 batch of students would be held in March 2020 and students
completing all requirements by August 2019 would be provided a provisional certificate on request.

7. How is this programme different from the two-year PGP?

The PGPBM is an in-class, non-residential programme designed specifically for the needs of working executives.
The programme is designed in such a way that students can learn the concepts in-class, test certain aspects of the
learning at their work place, and revise and re-define the concepts based on such an experience. While the PGPBM
is similar to the two year PGP in terms of number of credits and courses, the primary difference is that the PGP is
a regular, residential programme while the PGPBM has classes conducted on three days of the week.

8. Who will teach in the programme?

The faculty would comprise permanent, visiting, and guest faculty of IIM Trichy. Full-time faculty at IIM Trichy have
earned their doctoral degrees from leading institutions in India and abroad. For a complete profile of the faculty
please visit the following link: http://iimtrichy.ac.in/~iimtrich/faculty-dept

9. When are the classes conducted?

Classes for the core courses will be conducted on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only. Depending upon batch
preference for a wide range of elective courses, classes for elective courses may be scheduled on Wednesdays
and Thursdays as well for scheduling convenience.

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9. Would I have access to the infrastructure facilities at the IIM Trichy campus?
Yes. You are welcome to visit and use any of the physical infrastructure facilities at the IIM Trichy campus including
the library, computer facilities, digital resources, databases etc.

10. Would the infrastructure of the Chennai Centre match that of the IIM Trichy campus?
IIM Trichy will strive to provide its students the best of facilities at all its campuses. The Learning Resource Centre
(LRC) at Chennai Centre aims to be a source of information and knowledge for students, faculty and other
stakeholders of IIM Trichy - Chennai Centre. LRC hosts a vast collection of books, research journals, magazines
and newspapers in the field of management and social sciences, from India and across the world. LRC provides
access to leading electronic repositories of research journals and books, and database on industries and
companies. LRC provides access to leading statistical software packages as well.

11. What are the learning resources available at IIM Trichy?

Apart from a fast growing collection of books, the Learning Resource Centre at IIM Trichy campus has access to
the following electronic databases:

 ABI Inform Complete

 CMIE full package (includes Business Beacon, CapEx, Prowess, Economic Intelligence, India Trade,
Indian Harvest, Industry Analysis Service and States of India)
 EBSCO Business Source Complete
 Science Direct
 Financial Times Education
 Full access to HBR cases, articles, books, simulation games etc.
 JSTOR
 Manupatra.com

12. How much is the tuition for the programme?

The total fee of the programme is Rs.10 lakhs to be paid in nine installments. This consolidated fee is made up of
Tuition, Library, Case Permission Royalty, Textbooks, Academic Course Pack, Examination, Alumni activity. In
addition to this, there will be a caution deposit of Rs.10,000/-, which is refundable on graduation/withdrawal from
the programme. The fee is for the total course, and is not linked to the number of terms. However, for ease of
payment, the course fee is structured to be paid in nine installments.

13. Am I eligible for bank loans?

As per current RBI guidelines, educational loans are made available only for full-time programmes. However, it may
be possible to avail a personal loan. A good number of our current students have availed loans through certain
banks such as ‘Central Bank of India’ and other financial institutions for the course.

14. I am an entrepreneur/self-employed running my own firm/practice. Am I eligible to apply?

In keeping with its vision, IIM Trichy strongly encourages candidates with an entrepreneurial frame of mind to apply
for the programme. A candidate otherwise fulfilling the requirements of minimum educational attainment, and who

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may have been/is self-employed in an entrepreneurial venture for at least three years is eligible to apply, subject to
the condition that the entrepreneurial venture is registered with a statutory body, and the candidate is listed as one
of the promoters.

15. I am sponsored by my organization. Do I still need to go through the admission process?

Yes. All candidates need to meet the eligibility criteria and undergo the entire admission process. Sponsored
candidates will be given preference, other things remaining equal.

16. Is it possible to apply for the PGPBM programme without currently being employed?
Yes. But students who are not currently employed may face challenges in availing loans to manage the course fee.

17. I enrolled into an MBA programme and discontinued it after few days. Can I waive any previously
completed courses or apply for credits?
No. IIM Trichy does not recognize courses done or credits fulfilled in other educational institutions. Such students
will be required to do all the prescribed courses in IIM Trichy again.

18. Can I discuss the PGPBM programme with someone before I apply?
You may contact the PGPBM office at IIM Trichy before submitting your application. You can also drop in to the
PGPBM Open House (tentatively scheduled in the last weekend of April 2017) and meet the faculty, current
students and alumni before submitting your application.

19. I have a valid CAT/GMAT score. Will I get exemption from the Written Test?
Candidates having a valid test score of CAT 2016 or GMAT score (test taken between May 1, 2016 and April 30,
2017) are exempted from the Written Test. They are however required to send in the filled-in application form
complete in all other respects. But, they may choose to appear for the Written Test. In such cases, their CAT scores
will be ignored and only the Written Test scores will be used for shortlisting candidates to the next stage.

20. When do I take the course work for a focused area of study?
After completing the core courses of the programme satisfactorily at end of Term V, students will have a chance to
do elective courses in a focus area they are interested in.

21. Will I be graded in my focused area of elective study?

Yes, all elective courses are graded in the same way as core courses.

22. What are the attendance requirements of this programme?

The Institute insists on regular and prompt attendance in classes. Students are expected to attend all scheduled
sessions required in every course. The PGPBM Office will keep a record of attendance in all courses. However,
students will be permitted to miss classes for unavoidable reasons (including both personal and official reasons)
up to one fourth of classes conducted in that course.

If a student happens to miss an examination due to unforeseen reasons, make-up examinations will be permitted
for a maximum of two academic terms provided the reasons are genuine and evidence to the same has been

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produced. If a student misses more than 1/4th of the classes for any purpose, the student will be penalized with a
grade point drop as listed below:

3-credit course 2 or 1.5 credit course

No. of sessions Grade point drop No. of Grade point drop
absent sessions
absent
<=6 No penalty <=4 No penalty
7 0.10 5 0.20
8 0.25 6 0.40
9 0.40 7 0.70
10 0.60 8 1.00
11 0.80
12 1.00

In the case of attendance falling below 50%, the student would be required to repeat the course. Since most courses
have continuous evaluation, students are strongly advised to be regular in attendance as lack of attendance can
severely affect their academic performance. For Terms 1 through 5, repeating the course would entail the student
to repeat the course the next year. For Terms 2 through 5, no student will be permitted to register for the term
without completing all the requirements of the preceding terms.

23. The brochure refers to tutorial sessions for select courses. What are the attendance requirements for
these sessions?
For select core courses during Terms 1 to Term 5, there will be additional tutorial sessions in addition to the class
sessions. These tutorial sessions would be conducted on Sunday afternoons.

The courses which will have the tutorial sessions are: Quantitative Methods-1 & Financial Accounting (Term 1);
Marketing Management & Quantitative Methods-2 (Term 3); Corporate Finance & Operations Management (Term
4); and, Management Accounting (Term 5).

There will be three tutorials of 1.5 hours on Sunday afternoons of 2nd, 3rd and 4th week of the course.
The tutorials can be taught by the faculty member teaching the course or a senior student selected and appointed
by the faculty member. The following will the penalty in grade for missing the tutorial sessions:

Attendance in tutorial sessions (Total: 3 Grade penalty

sessions)
3 0
2 0
1 0.05
0 0.1

The above grade drop will be additional to grade drop if any due to attendance shortage in teaching sessions as
per existing rules.

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24. Will I be allowed to study at the Chennai campus during days in which my class is not scheduled?
Yes. You will be permitted to use designated areas of the Chennai campus for studying and carrying out other
academic activities. However, you will be able to use the facilities only during the time the centre is open. The
centre will not be opened at any time of your convenience.

25. Can I take a break during the programme?

We strongly discourage students from taking breaks during the programme. However in exceptional circumstances,
students are permitted to take breaks with the prior approval of the PGPBM Committee. However, all students
should complete the requirements of the programme within 5 years from the date of admission to be eligible for the
degree.

26. Will I get a certificate if I leave midway the course?

No. You will not be receiving any certificate if you decide to leave midway. You will be receiving the marks transcript
at the end of every term.

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 PGPBM medal winners with Mr. Ajit Balakrishnan (Chief Guest), Dr. R Karunamurthy (Member, Board of
Governors, IIM Trichy) & Dr. Prafulla Agnihotri (Director, IIM Trichy) in the Fourth Annual Convocation of IIM
Tiruchirappalli on March 15, 2016.

Medal winners (From the left):

1. Ms. Sudha Ponnuswamy – Punjab National Bank Gold Medal for Best All-Round Performance
Sudha works for Ford Motor Company as a Manager in Class A Surface/Studio Design

2. Ms. Aarti Satyamurthy – IIM Tiruchirapalli Chairperson’s Gold Medal for First Rank.
Aarti works as a Senior ERP Consultant at Drivestream, a Management and IT Consulting Company

3. Ms. Kalpana P – IIM Tiruchirapalli Director’s Gold Medal for Second Rank
Kalpana used to work for Cognizant Technology Solutions Ltd. and has currently taken a break from work

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