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Institution and industry interface

2011-04-12T04:30:00.000-07:00

Institution – Industry Interface is a critical dimension for any Management Institute as this interface decides the extent to which the institute becomes an acceptable brand. Industry and Institution interaction has to be sustained and is beneficial for both. Industry can benefit from the knowledge base available with the Management Institute and the Management Institute can benefit from the field experience and the industry exposure through research activities, projects, guest lectures and update seminars.

     Institutions of higher learning must make contributions to society. Grooming of students should focus on creating a pool of effective managers and future leaders. It is necessary to have realistic understanding about the expectations of the industry from management institutes to impart relevant management education.

     The Gaps pertaining to the curriculum, pedagogy, faculty profile, student quality, placement related expectation, perceptions on overall performance can be bridged through faculty exchange programmes, Industry experts taking time off from the Industry to serve a term in the Management institute and/or the faculty member joining the industry to prepare case studies and conduct training programmes.

     It is necessary to have a realistic understanding about the expectations of the industry from management institutes.

The article was written by Vani Ramesh, HOD of Management Sciences Department,GRV Business Management Academy, Bangalore

The importance of accounting education

2011-03-20T04:21:00.000-07:00

In the business world, accounting is one discipline of study that all people, regardless of job position, should have some knowledge of. Its concepts can be applied to all job specialties, its importance has been promoted in recent years, and it is useful in people’s everyday lives.

First, an accounting education is important because it can be applied in all job specialties. Secretaries must use accounting skills to manage the company check book and orders, auditors have to study financial statements to evaluate the accuracy and integrity of the business, and executives need to judge the success of their business using accounting statements from the past and present. These are just a few of the many possible positions where an understanding of accounting is necessary. Another reason all business students should have some background in accounting is because in recent years, people in the business world have been held more accountable for their financial practices. Since the Enron, WorldCom and recently Satyam crisis when independent auditor Arthur Anderson and PWC failed to report illegal accounting practices, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been monitoring public corporations more closely. Thus, companies require not only basic knowledge of accounting to avoid any future misstatements unintentionally occurring but also to answer stakeholders.

Additionally, it is vital that everyone, not just business students, acquire an understanding of accounting for personal benefit. People use accounting in their daily lives when they study financial statements to make investment decisions, assess interest rates to pay off their house mortgages, and calculate rates for vehicle/movable asset payments. In the business world, accounting is utilized in much greater depth, but each individual encounters some activities in his/her everyday life that requires knowledge of accounting principles. Accounting is the most basic framework of business. Without an accounting education, students would be unprepared for the real world of commerce.

The article was written by Mrs. Shilpy Jain, faculty of the Accounting & Taxation department of GRV Business Management Academy, Bangalore

Management degree gives an enriched life

2009-10-26T06:14:00.000-07:00

The most important step for the betterment of a person is developing the mind with proper educational values. For ages, people those who have recognized the importance of getting an excellent education are remembered. There are countless schools and colleges throughout the world where dedicated teachers impart their knowledge to anyone who will attend their classes.

A management degree is the first step you need to undertake irrespective of the field you are interested in studying. Even though management skills can be developed without the need to study them, but a management degree is a good proof of the skills that you have developed while you have studied at a business school.

Today you will find many B-schools offering online management degrees. As part of your education you need to include e-commerce education, because most companies are using e-commerce now. Huge IT firms are totally dependent on e-commerce in the sale of their products and services and need employees who are well-versed on the process.

By signing up for a management course, you will put yourself on the road to developing the skills all businesses are looking for to expedite internal and external growth. The largest business organizations employ enormous workforces. In order to see increased productivity, these workforces must be managed skillfully and efficiently. You must prepare yourself for a career managing men or machines, so you will need a management degree. Training should also be an important step in your career development plan.

Education makes life enriched and helps to attain goals. There are numerous universities and faculties to obtain education with a wide choice of careers. With industries being inevitable for the development of any economy, to obtain a management degree is beneficial. By doing a management course, you will gain skills that most companies look for in their employees. Training should also be an important step in your career development plan.

Why Accounting in MBA is a Coveted Specialization Program

2009-07-02T03:10:00.000-07:00

Accounting MBA is a popular as well as profitable management label career in the present corporate world. These days, increasing number of students are opting for a career in accounting and people, already in this stream, are looking forward to develop their skills by enrolling into different professional courses. In such a scenario, accounting MBA is the perfect choice for people who want to create their own identity in this sector. In fact, it is the ideal way to build a successful career in accounting administration. The accounting MBA program also has many other related career fields such as financial management, accounting, accounting administration, etc.

Different Branches of Accounting MBA and their Functions in Business Organizations
Accounting is related to the service activities of an organization that are principally related to finance and economic entities. The function of accounting executives is to provide useful information that is crucial for making financial decision and making reasoned decisions from diverse courses of actions. Different branches of accounting have different purposes in the business organizations. For instance, financial accounting is one branch of accounting that is primarily related to process financial information on how businesses are recorded, summarized, classified, interpreted and communicated. Management accounting, basically, deals with the information used within an organization that is accessible only to the authorities. Tax accounting is the field related to accounting management of an organization that complies with the authorities of tax regulations.

Scope of Accounting MBA
The huge demand of skilled and trained professionals in the field of accounting make the program a popular career options for many job aspirants. The program can create many opportunities for people who are in the field and want to grow with their skills. Individuals with professional qualification in accounting MBA have various opportunities for working as managers. Accounting managers are high in demand in every organization and in every industry. A degree in accounting MBA can widen your scope to bag better jobs with hefty salaries even in recession period. The designations of an executive with accounting MBA degree may vary anything from accounting manager, corporate controller, chief financial officer, cash manager to management consultants.

How Can Accounting MBA Programs Help you?
Accounting managers in the corporate sectors are responsible for tax reporting and management, and developing income statements. The professional accountants in the public accounting companies perform the job of independent audit or tax consultants. An accounting MBA program offers you the exact coursework required to manage the accounting needs of an organization. The MBA colleges in India provide strategically developed programs that cater to the need of business organizations in different industries. The programs in the B-schools include learning financial assessment and reporting, planning, implementation, tax management and risk management. Completion of accounting MBA program helps you develop detailed and practical learning about the business organization.

These days, recruiters are in dire need of managers who are dynamic and comfortable with working in areas such as marketing, finance and management. A career in accounting MBA can give you extensive opportunities to meet the demands of the recruiters.

WORKSHOP ON SOFT SKILLS FOR THE 21st CENTURY LIBRARIAN

2009-06-10T03:16:00.000-07:00

BANGALORE MANAGEMENT ACADEMY
PRESENTS A ONE DAY WORKSHOP ON
SOFT SKILLS FOR THE 21st CENTURY LIBRARIAN
4th July 2009

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:-
Soft Skills for Information Professionals
In today's growing competitive world, competitors are left with no choice but to add value to their academic skills to exhibit their true potential. Performance at the work place depends on how an individual handles in various situations. Hard skills include academic expertise along with experience as described in a resume. Soft skills include self-development skills, interaction skills and communication skills. Technical and work-oriented skills are a must, but in-sufficient. These sessions aim to complement your hard skills with soft skills that you will learn during the Workshop.

The workshop is intended to enhance the various aspects of skills development which are necessarily for contemporary Library and Information Science professionals.

The Program is interactive along with presentations, demonstrations and discussions.
The major topics to be discussed are:

Personal qualities
Listening skills
Communications skills
IT skills
Public relations
Customer service
Leadership skills and teamwork
Negotiating skills
Presentation skills
Teaching skills
Writing skills - Business correspondence (writing letters)
Interpersonal skills, team spirit, Business etiquette, Behavioral traits such as attitude, motivation and time management
Managerial Skills Development
Soft Skills Development

RESOURCE PERSONS:-
Dr. Amrita
Qualification: MBA with PhD
Experience: Over 10 years of rich experience including with IIMB, in designing and conducting soft skills training in areas of Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management and in Designing competency based Assessment Centers.
Training Consultant (period of association: April 2004 onwards) - Department of Organizational Behavior and HRM; Indian Institute of Management (IIMB), Bangalore.
Duties: Designing and conducting training programmes, Management Development workshops and Assessment Centers. Preparation of training tools, exercises and reference material. Current Assignment: Assessment Centers for middle to senior management for Novo Nordisk, Middle Management for Apollo Tyres.
Currently: Adjunct Faculty: OB and HRM at IIPM, Bangalore.

Mr. Ashton Harris
Qualification: H.N.C. Business Studies, Middlesex Polytechnic, London (equivalent to MBA); Doctor of Ministry
Experience: 18 years of industrial and training experience in India and England. Expertise in training areas of English Language, Public Speaking, Telemarketing Skills, Lifestyle Management and Personal Grooming, and Assisting with Voice and Accent Training and Improvement

Mr. Ray Neil Dickson
Qualification: Bachelor of Business Administration – Madras University, Tamil Nadu, Certification in UK Voice & Accent Training.
First source Solutions Ltd. Bangalore, South India. Knowledge of Citrix (Sky Television and Broadband Service’s software system). Avaya (Telephone), CMS system– to check the agents telephony Targets. Sky Broadband-Dunfermline Scotland & First source Solutions Ltd. Certified in Yellow Belt, Six Sigma. First source Solutions Ltd, Bangalore.
Experience: Asst. Manager Competency Development: Starting Point Competency Training India Pvt. Ltd.First source Solutions Ltd.

Ms. Madhavi Krishna
Qualification: MCA, M Phil
Experience: 10 years plus experience in teaching various Information Systems subjects. 10yrs of total experience - D B Jain College, Chennai as Asst Professor for 7 years, Presidency college Chennai as Asst. Prof. for 3yrs.

VENUE
Conference Hall
3rd Floor, Block – C
BANGALORE MANAGEMENT ACADEMY
No.17, Ashirwad Towers, Doddanekkundi Cross,
Mahadevapura Ring Road, Marathahalli, Bangalore-37
080-4354 4117 / 4127
Fax:080-28533003

About Bangalore Management Academy (BMA), India

2009-05-24T23:00:00.000-07:00

Bangalore Management Academy (BMA) is the new age torchbearer of quality and innovative education in the IT capital of the India. In collaboration with top universities from world over, BMA has brought in fresh educational trends in the country. BMA was established with a vision of providing quality education that leads towards professional success.
BMA has been successful in providing educational programs that enable students to get a significant head start in the profession they choose. All the programs are updated to the latest industry needs of both India and abroad. BMA cater to students requirements with Bachelor and Master Degree programmes.

BMA has an excellent State-Of -The-Art IT infrastructure to cater the needs of students. BMA's extensive library has a variety of books, journals, videos and electronic resources for course work and general interest. Hostel facility is also provided to students with food and transportation facility. All Campuses and Hostels are Wi-Fi enabled.

BMA has successfully placed its students with big corporates like Deutshe Bank, HSBC, I-Gate, Unilever, National Bank of Fujairah in Dubai and more.

At BMA discover your future and curve a way for lifetime opportunity. BMA helps you to learn, grow and evolve.

Courses at BMA:-
Master programme:

MBA in Finance
MBA in Human Resource Management
MBA in International Business
MBA in Management of Information Technology
MBA in Marketing
MBA in Hospitality and Tourism Management
MBA with PGPRM(rai)
PGPRM(rai)
Master of Professional Finance and Banking(MPFB)
Master of Hospitality Management (MHM)
Master of Professional Accounting (MPA)
LLM in International Business Law

Bachelor programme:

B.Sc (Hons.) in Software Engineering
B.Sc (Hons.) in Computer Games Development
B.Sc (Hons.) in IT - Network Computing
B.Sc (Hons.) in IT - Information Systems Security
B.Sc (Hons.) in Information Technology
B.Sc (Hons.) in Web Media Technology
B.Sc (Hons.) in IT - Intelligent Systems
BA (Hons.) in Business Management
BA (Hons.) in Marketing
BA (Hons.) in Human Resource Management
BA (Hons.) in Accounting and Finance
BA (Hons.) in International Business Management

Weekend Programme:

Executive MBA programme
Work and Learn MBA

Twinning Programmes (Pondicherry University):

MBA in Marketing
MBA in Finance
MBA in International Business
MBA in Human Resource Management
MBA in General
M.Com Finance
M.A Tamil
M.A Hindi
M.A English
M.A Sociology

Placement Details:-
BMA successfully develops young professionals with a thirst for action and a hunger to make their mark in the corporate world, positioning them ahead of all the rest.

Career Counseling & Placement Cell of BMA plays an important role in shaping students career right from their induction, classroom training, internships, and final placements. Job opportunities are provided with Blue-chip & multinational companies in India.

BMA students have been successfully placed in top organizations, year after year. 2007 graduates saw several reputed organizations recruiting from BMA with the salary package range from 3 lac / annum to 10 lac / annum.

Educational Partners of BMA:-

Edith Cowan University (ECU) - Western Australia’s second largest university with 21000 students.
Bharathidasan Institute of Management (BIM) - An experimental collaborative venture between Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) and Bharathidasan University has today risen to prominence.
Pondicherry University (PU) - The Pondicherry University was established in October 1985 by the Government of India through an Act of Parliament. Being a Central University it is fully supported by the University Grants Commission.
University of Aberdeen - Founded in 1495, Study with the 6th best ranked University in U.K. Aberdeen is a University with a long and distinguished research pedigree- Ideas that have taken root here have gone on to shape the world.
Asia Pacific University College of Technology and Innovation (UCTI) - Asia Pacific University College of Technology and Innovation (UCTI) was established when Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) was officially awarded University College status by the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia.
Retailers Association of India - Retailers Association of India(rai) was launched in Mumbai in 2004 with the objective of being the voice of Indian retailers. The country's key retailers have come together to form this association and to spearhead the movement of organized retailing and its growth in India.
Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI) - SHRi is a not-for-profit professional organization representing some 3000 human resource professionals. Founded in 1965 Singapore Human Resources institute (SHRi) is committed to promulgating sound, effective and appropriate human resource practices.
Nanyang Institute of Management - Nanyang Institute of Management (Nanyang), established in 2001, is a Singapore Quality Class Private Education Organisation (SQC-PEO) and a forward-looking premier education provider of market-relevant programs in the region. Internationally recognized program.

Review B Schools thoroughly before making a choice

2009-05-22T06:24:00.000-07:00

There are over a thousand B-schools in India, and about half a dozen rankings. In such a scenario, finding the right B-school becomes quite a task. What matters is not obtaining an MBA, but doing a program that is respected and recognized. Once you identify your dream B-school, go all out to make sure that you get in.

What does the B-school offer?

You need to take a look at the school, its learning environment and the programs offered, whether approved and certified by ’All India Council for Technical Eduction’ (AICTE) - the official governing body responsible for regulation of higher education in India; curriculum, full-time faculty, campus services and the student body. A good infrastructure assures sound technical and logistical support.

What is the balance between faculty and research?

It is a top B-school’s ability to attract and retain top-class faculty and its emphasis on the quality of research that separates it from others. Most business schools strive for a balance of both. All top B-schools have a strong focus on research and provide extensive, contextual and relevant study material.

What is the placement record?

Find out the program’s acceptability from the point of view of the list of potential recruiters you have in mind, analyze this through the B-school’s placement statistics of the last three years, the number of students that were picked by top-notch companies and the differential placements of the various B-schools. In this regard, also find out how active is the placement cell and/or the alumni network

6 Parameters For Selecting the Right B-School

2009-05-19T03:09:00.000-07:00

"You can’t judge the B-schools at face value, you have to explore the options of the available MBA institutions and select what is the best for you."

Getting an MBA degree from one of the reputed B-schools makes a world of difference to your educational as well as the professional career. It is not only because you can get quality education from top class faculties but also that a brand name will stay with you throughout your life. Hence, before enrolling into any MBA program, it is vital and logical to evaluate the MBA institutes.

Here are some questions that you must ask yourself before selecting an MBA institute for pursuing an MBA.

1. How is the B-School Ranked?
However, considering the ranks of the MBA institutions is one of the best ways to start searching for a best organization. In the past few years, many surveys have been conducted to rank the reputed B-schools in India. Also there are organizations that have gained fame for quality education and other facilities. You can compare the current and past records of other MBA institutes to find the right organization for you.

2. Which Subject Do You Choose to Specialize in?
The scopes of MBA are no more limited to marketing, finance or accounting. Apart from these traditional subjects for specializations, the applicants are flooded with options such as foreign trade, system management, rural management, etc. Unfortunately, not all the MBA institutes offer all kind of specializations. So, if you are selecting a B-school, find out if that particular organization is offering the subject you want to specialize in.

3. What is the Recruitment Record?
Find out the placement statistics of the B-schools in the last three years and analyze the number of students in an organizations picked by the top notch companies. Make a list of the MBA institutes whose students have been selected by the companies that you want to work with. It is better if that particular school has global recruiters.

4. Does the School Offer Financial Aid?
Most of the MBA programs are expensive, but the financial constraint shouldn’t stop you from pursuing an MBA course from one the reputed B-Schools. The top ten B-schools offer financial aid to their students. However, there are many banks that readily approve student loans that are not required to be repaid till the student gets a job. Some of the MBA institutions also offer scholarships to the students based on their merits.

5. What are the Teaching Methods and Academic Considerations?
Faculties and teaching methods are main consideration of MBA institutions. The top B-schools primarily focus on research and discuss the problems involved in the real world of business. However, if you are selecting an MBA institute, give emphasis on the faculties and the methods of teaching they are following. The practical methods of teaching can catapult the ability of the students to deal with their responsibility at the highest level.

6. Are You going to Get International Focus?
The businesses across the world are undergoing a significant change as a part of globalization. Hence, chances are high for the MBA students to have global recruiters. The schools having international focus will offer more case studies and placement facilities, and you can get exposure in diverse fields.

These are the major areas of consideration while selecting one of the best B-schools for your bright future.

University of Aberdeen Business School to deliver MBA in India

2009-04-30T00:05:00.000-07:00

The University of Aberdeen is set to deliver business courses in India after strengthening its ties in South Asia.
The University's Business School today (Friday, April 24) signed a new agreement with Bangalore Management Academy to deliver its Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme.
The initiative, which will see students begin study in September, builds on the successful delivery of an LLM (Law) degree in Bangalore by the University's Law School.
Indian students will have the opportunity to visit Scotland as part of the Bangalore MBA, which will be taught and assessed by Aberdeen staff.
Professor Angela Black, Head of the Business School said: "It has long been recognised by the Scottish Government and universities that Scotland's excellent education provision has a great deal to offer to all students".
"We want to enable those students who do not have the opportunity to travel to Scotland to have the same educational benefits as those who can. So we are delighted to be part of a collaborative arrangement that will facilitate the delivery of the MBA programmes overseas."
Mr Ajith Thacholi, Executive Director of the Bangalore Mangaement Academy, said he was "looking forward to a long and productive relationship" with the University.
Professor Chris Gane, Vice-Principal and Head of the College of Arts and Social Sciences added: "This is an excellent opportunity for us to promote collaboration with institutions in India which ultimately promote the exchange of ideas and knowledge between our two countries. We look forward to meeting the students in September."

Issued by the Communications Team, Office of External Affairs, University of Aberdeen, King's College, Aberdeen. Tel: (01224) 272014.

Are Business Schools Recognizing the Changing Trends?

2009-04-07T07:20:00.000-07:00

You just have to log on to the Internet to notice the changing trends in the marketing world. There is a flurry of activity in social networking sites. Everyone is busy marketing their products and services. The communication between the marketer and the consumer has changed rapidly. Technology is struggling to keep abreast with the whims of the marketers. In this context, are the business schools providing MBA in marketing toeing the line to produce better professionals?

There are only a handful of colleges who provide a comprehensive course in MBA in marketing. In fact, every MBA program has to be backed by marketing. But for students who make marketing their core subject, the faculty in the business schools holds the key to their success. The teachers of MBA in marketing should be research-oriented and should have the talent to imbibe the students with their knowledge. It has been noticed that whenever a professor gains recognition through publication of his work, the college also always gains popularity.

Marketing has to be more innovative today and establish newer methods of communicating with the consumer. Authentic and innovative ideas often catch the eye. Thus, MBA in marketing should be so structured that the students not only learn the basics of marketing but should also train their mind to evolve with time. Their curriculum should contain current and future trends. Only then we will create students of MBA in marketing who are well-versed to deal with change whether they become sole proprietors, join leading companies, or even become the President.

Dealing With Negative Attitudes in a Positive Way

2009-03-29T22:22:00.000-07:00

How to turn around negative attitudes? All organizations must have felt the need to deal with this problem quite regularly. Unavoidable incidents in the organization like downsizing, budget restraints, or workload increases can sometimes dampen the energy of the employees leading to a negative attitude. The direct repercussions are complaining, finding reasons for avoiding things, and emphasizing that there is no scope for improvement in the organization. The worst part of such a negative attitude is that it is contagious. It spreads like wildfire among the employees.

The management needs to get a hold of things in such a situation. It should start by making positive announcements and setting standards for the employees to follow. The management needs to confront the staff and clearly outline its expectations. It needs to hold the employees accountable for their actions. Leading by example and providing positive energy will spur the employees to do their best.

It is in favour of the management to acknowledge negativity and try to infuse positive energy whenever possible. The causes for negative behaviour have to be found as well as the way to deal with it. It pays to accentuate the positives too. By promoting a good act and giving positive recognition for it, the employees are inspired to give their best performance.

Managers play a key role in taking care of negative attitudes. It is the way they deal with the staff and perform small little positive actions that stimulate their personnel to excel in their fields. Not only can they control negativity but also take the organisation to the next level.

Customize Business Acumen With MBA Schools Bangalore

2009-03-09T06:50:00.000-07:00

The changing career challenges across the world have influenced the selection of educational tracks for the students. Of late, MBA studies have broadened their scope with their functionality in the diversified business scenarios. Today, a business management degree is one of the most coveted business qualifications for its usability in all spheres. In this highly volatile job market, irrespective of the industry sectors, the MBA studies continue to render their effect in India as well. Whether it is finance, accounting, organizational behavior or marketing, the MBA skills are regarded as the languages of business. That’s why any MBA college in India, which maybe an MBA school in Bangalore or elsewhere, is regarded as the source of talents that cater to the need of business sectors.

The Indian job industry has encountered frequent changes and the market experts predict that it will continue along these lines due to the impact of globalization. The flexibility of MBA skills enables the students to mould themselves in every growing industry and fit to the sectors perfectly. Due to the multitasking ability of the MBA skills, the employers prefer them for their companies and look up to job seekers who can deliver quality services even in the most adverse situations in the industry.

Scope of MBA College In India

Entrepreneurs are seeking to improve operational efficiency and revenue per employee. Such a situation has given rise to the importance of recruiting MBA personnel in their companies. The rising salary and infrastructure cost are custom-made for the entry of the multi-dimensional MBA professionals. They will be able to take a substantial load off the shoulders of their employers. Paying a good salary in exchange for a huge workload will not deter any Company. Thus, an MBA college in India has the power to provide these quality personnel to the industry. The scope of an MBA school in Bangalore is immense in this direction.

Traits of A good MBA Professional

Any person interested for a career in MBA must be capable of analytical thinking. The ability to inspire confidence and work in coherence with clients are traits that every MBA professional should aspire to have. These are the main elements that separate the rice from the chaff. The most eligible students come to the fore and are selected outright. The clients too are able to extract the maximum from these bright MBA professionals. The relationship between the client and the MBA consultant has a lot of importance and this decides the future of business.

Education

Most MBA professionals hired today by business houses have a degree in engineering also. Since they have a scientific bent of mind, they are able to think clearly and analyze the problems arising in their jobs. They also inculcate business thinking and analytical skills. Commercial awareness and understanding of business environments is a must in order to succeed in this field.

An MBA college in India must aim to create professionals who possess these qualities so that they can rank highly in India. An MBA school in Bangalore strives to be the best and nurture more and more students to attain success.

Australian MBA in Bangalore – A Ray of Hope to Indian Students

2009-02-10T00:38:00.000-08:00

"There are many spokes on the wheel of life. First, we're here to explore new possibilities."– Ray Charles
The first convocation celebration for the out going batch of students pursuing the Edith Cowan University (ECU), Australia MBA programmes at Bangalore Management Academy’s (BMA) campus in Bangalore was held on November 26, 2008. The awards were given to students by Prof Kerry O Kox, Vice Chancellor, ECU.

When asked about the uniqueness of this course compared to others, Robert Donison, MD, explained that students obtain a full fledged ECU MBA degree in Bangalore in 16 month.” And this is the same as the one awarded in Australia through its unique credit rating of the programmes conducted at BMA. By doing so, students save more than 75 percent of the money as compared to pursuing the same course in Australia,” he said.

Prof Jayashankaran, Dean/Director, BMA, compared the similarities of BMA to the knowledge village in Dubai for its excellent infrastructure (fully A/C campus with Wi-Fi facility and 100 percent
power back up, digital library, gymnasium and food court being built) and various international partnerships under one roof.
ECU MBA with specializations Marketing, Finance, International Business, Hospitality and Tourism, Information Systems and HRM are conducted at BMA. The courses commence three times a year –
March, July and October making it attractive for the job market since the job requirements are round the clock in the corporate world. BMA is the only college in India where students can pursue the post
Graduate Programme in Retail Management from Retailers Association of India while pursuing the MBA – Marketing programme, which enables them to obtain two qualifications at the end of the
course.
The MBA (IS) course, prepares those interested in the IT industry to acquire management skills while simultaneously updating their IT knowledge.
As part of the MBA programme, all students complete an International Business Plan module in which students have to present a full-fledged business plan of a new business in the presence of potential investors’ venture capitalists, so sowing the seeds of entrepreneurship at a very early stage in their lives.
BMA’s other noted partner institutions include, Pondicherry University (Central University), University of Aberdeen (450 years old UK University), Singapore Human Resource Institute (SHRI), Nanyang Institute of Management (NIM) and University College of Technology and Innovation (UCTI), Malaysia.

International MBA Admission 2009 – Your Stepping Stone to a Successful Career

2009-01-20T21:59:00.000-08:00

About Bangalore Management Academy (BMA)

The prestigious Bangalore Management Academy (BMA) is an excellent option for students wishing to pursue their higher education in business management. BMA has a spacious, modern and very scenic campus at India's Garden city, Bangalore.
BMA is the new age torchbearer of quality and innovative education. In collaboration with top universities from the world over, BMA has brought in fresh educational trends in the country. BMA offers MBA students the opportunity to secure an International MBA with a top-notch foreign university on Indian soil itself and at much lower fees.

Vision

BMA was established with a vision of setting superior standards in education thereby paving the road towards professional success.

About Academic Partner – Edith Cowan University (ECU)

Australia's Edith Cowan University (ECU) was established way back in 1902. Today it is Western Australia's second largest university with 21000 students, of which 3000 students hail from 80 different countries. ECU is located in Perth, which is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

The courses offered in collaboration between BMA and ECU, are

•MBA - Finance
•MBA - Human Resource Management
•MBA - International Business
•MBA - Management of Information Technology
•MBA - Marketing
•MBA - Hospitality and Tourism Management
•Master of Professional Finance and Banking (MPFB)
•Master of Hospitality Management (MHM)
•Master of Professional Accounting (MPA)

Students who pass these courses will be awarded their International MBA degrees by ECU.

Faculty

BMA faculty consists of highly experienced and well-respected members of the academia. BMA successfully grooms young professionals with the skills to make a mark in the corporate world, positioning them ahead of all the rest.

Placements

BMA has been successfully placing its students with big corporates and several reputed companies. Companies that have recruited students with a package range of 3 lacs to 10 lacs are

•Deutsche Bank AG
•Unilever Industries Pvt. Limited
•Indowind Energy Ltd
•Jindal Steel & Power Limited
•Widerness Resorts Pvt. Ltd
•Cushman & Wakefield India Pvt. Ltd.
•Lawrence & Mayo
•iGATE Global Solutions Ltd.
•Epiance Software Pvt. Ltd.
•Pattabhi Technologies Pvt. Ltd
•International Bank from Dubai

Campus Facilities

BMA is centrally located and the campus has been planned in a manner that is conducive to the best interests of the students. BMA has fully air-conditioned class rooms with LCD projectors and Multi Media High end PCs. BMA's extensive library has a variety of books, journals, videos and electronic resources for course work and general interest and the computer labs are up to date with state-of-the-art technology. Comfortable accommodation is also provided to students with hygienically prepared food and transportation facility to and from the campus. A food court with outlets featuring different cuisines is also coming up on the campus. All Campuses and Hostels are Wi-Fi enabled.

Summary

In short, students at Bangalore Management Academy have the enviable position of poising on the brink of a great career in the corporate world, while studying in comfort and profiting from an experienced faculty and well-equipped campus.

Bangalore Management Academy (BMA) celebrated convocation ceremony of ECU MBA Batch 2008

2008-12-11T03:15:00.000-08:00

The Bangalore Management Academy, commonly known as BMA in India, has just celebrated its convocation ceremony for MBA 2008 batch.

Bangalore Management Academy proudly presented the first batch of students to graduate from The School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University at the Convocation Ceremony held on the morning of 26th Nov at the Hotel Chancery Pavillion on Residency Road.

The Vice Chancellor of Edith Cowan University, Australia Prof. Kerry O. Cox presided over the function as the Chief Guest. The function was also well attended by eminent academicians. Prof Dr. N. Jayasankaran, Academic Dean and Director of BMA, Mr. Robert Donison, Managing Director of BMA, Mr Ajith Thacholi, Director – Operations, Dr. Amir Ulla Khan and Mr. Romie Malhotra, former CEO of DELL graced the occasion.

Having finished their course with flying colours, 106 young men and women of the batch of 2008 received their degrees in Business and Law. The event was followed by a colourful cultural performance, which was appreciated by the audience.

General information about ECU

Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a large multi-campus institution serving communities in Western Australia and a significant cohort of international students.

Awarded university status in 1991, ECU has since developed innovative and practical courses across a wide range of disciplines, established a vibrant research culture and attracted a growing range of quality research partners and researchers, many working at the cutting edge of their fields.

ECU has more than 20,000 students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Approximately 4,000 of these are international students originating from around 91 countries.

More than 400 courses are offered through four faculties:

Business and Law
Computing, Health and Science
Arts and Education, which includes the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA)
Regional Professional Studies in the south-west of Western Australia

ECU works closely with private and public sector organisations, locally and overseas, in designing its study programs. Research is undertaken that is improving the quality of life for Australians and people around the world.

ECU is committed to breaking down barriers to education and is considered a pioneer in the development of alternative entry pathways to higher education, helping West Australians reach their potential.

Study Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) courses and work in Singapore - BMA India secures your future

2008-12-11T03:06:00.000-08:00

The prestigious Bangalore Management Academy (an arm of Bharathidasan Institute of Management, Trichy) in partnership with Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI) offers the following courses:

PGD in Global Business Administration (PGDGBA-HR)
PGD in Human Resource Management (PGDHRM)
PGD in Training & Development (PGDTD)
PGD in Talent Management (PGDTM)

Why Bangalore Management Academy is a good choice for your post-graduate course?

BMA has a spacious, modern and very scenic campus at Marathahalli. Fully air-conditioned class rooms with LCD projectors and Multi Media High end PCs offers the right atmosphere conducive to learning. BMA has a very well-stocked library and computer labs with the latest state-of-the-art infrastructure.
An upcoming Food Court will be spread over two levels with a total area of 8400 sq. ft. for 500 seating capacity. It will include five outlets catering food from different cuisines. Ours is a residential programme and we provide comfortable accommodation and catering service to all our students. We are very particular about the quality of food we provide to the students.

The students who opt for the aforementioned courses have the opportunity to go to Singapore for their internship or after getting placed.

Why Singapore is a good choice for internship or placement?

Corporate friendly environment - Voted the Best Business Destination successively in two years
Among the top GDPs in the world
Exceptional Governance and safe living environment with relatively low crime rate
Pollution free clean environment
Home to 9000 plus international companies
High standards of living (ranked as top Asian city for Quality of living by Mercer Consulting)
Efficient public transport network of buses, taxis and trains
The cost of living here is relatively low, and basic items like food and clothing are very reasonably priced compared to the west

"Singapore offers international students quality education as well as unique opportunities for a dream career. It offers world-class education at affordable costs and enables students to be plugged, first hand, into the pulse of high-end corporate business. Taking into account the 9,000 multinational companies in Singapore, students can look to an enriching learning experience and an opportunity to gain a foothold in many prestigious organizations." - Magdalene Lee, Director, Education Services, STB

Best Business Schools 2008 (A survey conducted by CSR-GHRDC)

2008-11-06T04:19:00.000-08:00

Looking to do a management courses? Here is a review of MBA schools for you.

Bangalore Management Academy (BMA)
The new breed of Indians sees opportunities everywhere. While we’re still a careful culture, we’ve come to believe in acceptable risks, for rewards. Which is why even as financial legends topple in the West, young Indians are already preparing for the next wave of prosperity, led by the Asian giants – India China.
It is at places like the Bangalore Management Academy (BMA) that young, aspiring professionals are groomed to take on the mantle of the next generation of global leaders, to build tomorrow, on the remarkable accomplishments of today’s Indian Business giants.

BMA is a new management Institution that they choose to apply more than the tried and tested traditional methods to education. The institution has well-earned reputation for providing globally recognised Master’s degree and Bachelor’s degrees in a truly international academic environment. The curriculum, faculty, teaching methods, facilities, infrastructure – all measure up to the highest international bench mark and maintained through superb educational alliances with the best universities and institutions around the world, such as the Bharathidasan Institute of Management (BIM Trichy), the Edith Cowan University (Australia), the University of Aberdeen School of Law (UK), the Asia Pacific University College of Technology and Innovation (Malaysia), the Retailers Association of India (RAI), the Pondicherry University (PU), the Northern Consortium (UK) and the Singapore Human Resources institute (SHRi).

These tie-ups imply that BMA now offers various kinds of MBA programmes, as well as MA degrees including law and technical degrees. The Singapore Human Resources institute (SHRi) alliance offers Indian professionals qualifications from Singapore’s internationally renowned HR accreditation authority.

Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR):
Established in 1970 as a non-profit organization, The Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR), Chennai, is a leading business school, aiming to train and develop globally competitive managers to serve the needs of the Indian industry. Its curriculum is a mix of theory and simulated real life exposure, so its graduates are equipped to meet all kinds of challenges.

Sponsored by ICICI, the House of Kotharis and other major industrial groups, and with the Finance Secretary, Government of TamilNadu and the Vice Chancellor of the University of Madras are ex-official board members.

IFMR is recognised as a Social Science Research Institute by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India, and is approved as an institution of national importance by the Ministry of Finance. The faculty members have worked and consulted with both national and international organizations. The students too, are involved in these projects, ensuring a continuous interaction with industry. IFMR has a University of Madras approved Ph.D. degree in Finance and Economics.

IFMR emphasizes a global perspective as to bring in the best international practices. It also believes in forging strong links with the industry in the development of teaching material, research, student projects, placement and consultancy services. The stress is on leadership with ethics. The approach to learning seeks to prepare students to be effective managers in the face of changes in management theory and practices as well as in the external environment.

IFMR helps students realize their potential through active involvement in the learning process-they learn how to take decisions and meet stringent deadlines through assignments, cases, role-play, projects and simulated real life situations.

CSR-GHRDC B-School Survey 2008: New Emerging Potential and Promising B-Schools

Name of the B-Schools (alphabetically)

Asian School of Business, Thiruvananthapuram
Bangalore Management Academy, Bangalore
Cosmic Business School, New Delhi
IILM Business School, New Delhi
KIIT University, Bhubaneswar
K.R Mangalam Global Institute of Management, New Delhi
Poona School of Business, Pune

Competition Success Review 2008

Singapore Human Resources Institute SHRI signs with BMA India

2008-10-15T02:48:00.000-07:00

SHRI Academy Singapore Human Resources Institute offers a range of academic programs in India from basic certificate to master degree under its three schools

SHRI School of Human Capital Management, SHRI School of Financial Services & Risk Management, and the SHRI School of Business

SHRI programs are designed to accommodate students with different educational Qualification and Career Aspirations. SHRI Academy also offers programs on HR, Business, and financial service. Click here for a full list of programs.

BMA India has been affiliated with best universities in the world; it is learning portal dedicated to professional students and corporate. It has committed to offer the best courses from across the globe like Singapore Human Resources Institute to the students.

SHRI is a not-for-profit professional organization representing some 3000 human resource professionals. Founded in 1965 Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI) is committed to promulgating sound, effective and appropriate human resource practices.

MBA in Finance Programs Bangalore, India

2008-09-22T01:41:00.000-07:00

Introduction:

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree encompasses a wide variety of disciplines within the business field. It is generally persuaded by someone who is looking to expand their knowledge and career. An MBA Degree with Finance focuses on the financial and accounting aspects of the business world. The coursework for this degree includes: statistical analysis, Principles of Finance, Capital Markets, Financial Institutions Management, Managerial Finance, Investment Finance, International Economics & Finance, corporate financing, portfolio analysis, and financial planning.

Overview of MBA Degree in Finance:

The Finance specialty within the MBA program specializes in the financial aspects of business. Students who earn an MBA in Finance will receive advanced training within company finances that will allow the student to move into a management or supervisory role. The MBA in Finance Degree provides the knowledge a student would need to become a company financial officer, manager, and accountant or work with investment portfolios and manage money for individuals.

Career Possibilities for an MBA in Finance Degree:

Some of the careers a student with an MBA in Finance Degree may pursue include:
• Financial Manager
• Financial Analyst
• Personal or Corporate Accountant
• Corporate Financial Advisor
• Portfolio Manager
• Financial Auditor
• International or Domestic Banker

The location and the size of the company, along with responsibility level, can affect the salary of a student with an MBA in Finance. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, a student who manages to climb the corporate ladder high enough to become a CFO can earn a yearly salary of $130,000!
A student who decides to become a personal or corporate accountant can earn a yearly salary of $50,770!
An auditor can earn a salary that is similar to that of an accountant.
In the corporate world, financial managers usually earn a yearly salary of approximately $81,880!
The growth outlook for a student who earns an MBA degree is very good, especially if that student has a desire to move into management. An MBA in Finance Degree is also in high demand as there is a need for qualified financial advisors, accountants and managers. Accurate bookkeeping has become more important in recent years, and qualified employees who can manage a corporate financial department are in high demand that seems to be increasing. Those employees who have the advanced training of an MBA in Finance are more likely to move into management or supervisory roles that those without them.

Study Mba in London, School of Technology and Management (STM)

2008-09-10T02:47:00.000-07:00

Introduction:-
Welcome to the School of Technology and Management (STM), a dynamic, innovative and distinctive management and technology school where theory and practice combine to create opportunity.
The School of Technology and Management (STM) enjoys a unique identity as a provider of cost effective education leading to international degrees partnership with University of East London "The Best New University" by the Guardian University Guide in May 2001.

STM is a world-class business school with a full range of top-ranked programs. All programs are taught by faculty who are experts in their field. They work closely with students to solve problems and encourage creative thinking and bring their experience directly to the classroom.
Students come to the STM to succeed and they expect to compete. The School's reputation for excellence and service attracts increasing numbers of prospective students who are both top thinkers and high achievers.
Location:-
STM campus is centrally located and all the prime attractions in London are in close proximity to the campus. The principal campus is located in Hannibal House at the cosmopolitan Elephant and Castle within close proximity of the British Rail and underground stations. There is also a support campus at Chaucer House with its many shops and eating places. There are additional classroom facilities at Melior Street and Fenning Street, close to London Bridge. All the buildings are well served by public transport with close proximity to British Rail, Underground and Bus services.

Courses Offered:-
MBA - Master in Business Administration
MSc in Information Technology
MSc in Computer Systems Engineering
BSc (Computing) Programme
BSc (BIS) Programme

Why STM?
STM, London was set up with the primary aim of offering cost effective education leading to British degrees in Business and IT. STM is a division of St. Piran's School (GB) Ltd and is fully accredited by the British Accreditation Council for Independent Further and Higher Education (BAC).
STM is also an Affiliated Institution of University of East London (UEL).

At STM they aim to provide high quality education at competitive prices. Studying at STM is designed to equip you with lasting all round skills to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. Students at STM come from many countries and studying here is an experience in itself.
STM is proud that its tutors include distinguished professors, researchers, professionals and authors. It is highly likely that you will be taught by academics whose texts are used by students the world over. In this website we have provided as much information as we can to help you choose your course and we look forward to welcoming you as a member of an exciting student community.

ACCREDITATIONS:-
School of Technology and Management (STM) enjoys a distinctive identity and close links with Associations and Universities.

• STM is the founder member of the Association of Independent Higher Education Providers (AIHEP)
• STM is fully accredited by the British Accreditation Council for Independent Further and Higher Education (BAC)
• STM is a member of Education UK – British Council
• STM is registered with the Department for Innovation, Universities & Skills (DIUS) on its Register of Education and Training Providers. The Register is a list of Education and Training providers in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The register does not quality assure or accredit in any way the learning provision of any registered provider.

How to increase interpersonal and managerial skills to become an effective Manager?

2008-08-06T21:50:00.000-07:00

The relevance of Six-Thinking hats holds its place in the present circumstances, whether in business or in any other situations of complexity. It’s about selecting a perspectives or role
Different from yours to enhance your decision making .Assuming a different perspective is normally has its own difficulties as there is a common fallacy to think of our perspectives are right. de bono has effectively put a solution to this by categorizing the common perspectives in place so that it’s easy for a person to accept that one for seeing a problem from different angles.

In a simplified view it’s about the way we see things that alter the results.
The six thinking hats represents six different perspectives or view points that enable us to see a situation or problem; naturally it will increase the visibility of the situation and various factors clogged down by individual judgments will be revealed in its true colors enabling us to locate a better side of the situation or problem.
Each of the hats is named with a color which is descriptive of that perspective.
Let’s see how many hats we have got and where should we use them.
White Hat- Neutrality, Objectivity, Focus on the information available, Any thing Which is raw or unbiased, Like what’s the present condition, what’s Needed? And so on.
Red Hat- Emotions, Feelings, Gut Feelings, Hunches, Intuition etc.
Black Hat - Judgmental, Critic, and Logical Analysis
Yellow Hat - Optimism ,looks for the logically positive
Green Hat- Creative thinking, New Ideas , Possibilities and Hypothesis
Blue Hat- Organizer, Overview , summarizing, Control of process and steps and Decision

All perspectives are essential for a balanced approach to a situation, and it should not be taken that one hat is superior to other. For a better and balanced decision, utilization of all hats in the right proportions is needed.

The advantage of this method is in focused attention towards the issue in hand, improved communication as the members in discussion knows there are different perspectives and they are free to express themselves wearing a particular Hat. It’s also a convenient mechanism for switching Gears as changing perspectives won’t be counted as negative.

In actual scenarios this type of thinking style gives ample space and variety to ones way of seeing things, you can introduce these hats to clear ego from the decision making procedures.