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Telecom management
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Smart strategy: dealing with a new boss
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Skills gap threat for biz growth
course watch:
power sector
subject matter:
political science
hiring scene
Happiness @ work
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Cash in on the telecom boom
MBA in telecom management opens up a wide spectrum of job choices for those with a BTech in Electronics and Communication Usha Albuquerque
For those of you caught in the horns of such a dilemma, it need not be a catch 22 situation. There is now a programme available that can give you the best of both worlds, combining as it does, advanced technical knowledge of applied telecommunications with sound business management knowledge. Multi-disciplinary field
The telecom sector is broadly categorised into IT services and software, information technology enabled services-business process outsourcing and hardware segments (including all types of mobile devices). MBA in telecom management is an interdisciplinary programme that offers necessary skills to manage telecom networks - voice, video and data.
The work
Telecom managers acquire the skills to design networks, establish or influence policy, make technology adoption and standard decisions, create cost models for new technology implementations, and calculate return on investment, and grasp organisational and user implications of networking systems. The job of a telecom manager is to:
Getting in
The MBA, or PG diploma in telecom management is a post-graduate programme suitable for those with a background in engineering/ electronics/computer/IT and related fields. However there are courses that admit graduates from any discipline with a minimum of 50 per cent and an admission test.
Job prospects
A qualified telecom management professional could be employed with mobile phone service providers, cable and satellite networks, the ministry of communication, radio, television, and information and broadcasting sectors and for railways or police wireless organisations, and private companies manufacturing electronic, digital and radio equipment. The companies which can hire MBA Telecommunication Management students include:
Like in other parts of the world, the telecommunications revolution has touched the lives of millions of Indians and the industry is likely to remain a significant growth driver in the future as well. As a telecom manager, you too could be part of that boom. —
The writer is Director Careers Smart Pvt Ltd., New Delhi
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Which subjects should I opt for in BEd?
Pervin Malhotra Q. I completed BCA in 2013 and now want to go in for BEd. Is it possible to do BEd after BCA? Which subjects will I have to opt for to be able to teach at school level? — Amogh Joshi
A. A graduate in any academic stream who has the requisite percentage of marks at the bachelor’s level, can do BEd. However, if you want to be a school teacher, a BCA with BEd will only qualify you for a middle school position. Hence it will be better to get an MCA as well, if you wish to teach at the higher (Plus II) level where the salary is better. Moreover, it will leave options open for working in the industry as well. Also you will get an opportunity to coach pupils privately in your free time or even join a coaching institute side by side. This will help supplement your income considerably. So if you wish to save time, you could opt for a BEd right now and do your MCA through distance mode.
Right institute for MBA
Q. I am studying in BSc final year and am interested in doing MBA. My parents would prefer if I did my MBA from Punjab. Which college/university should I opt for? —
Sagarika Chaube
Furthermore, the preparation required for admission to a B-school, whether in Punjab or outside, is the same, what with a majority of B-schools using CAT scores to shortlist candidates for the GD and interview rounds. Other tests such as the MAT or State-level tests are on similar lines as the CAT. Add to this, the fact that there are very few nationally acclaimed B-schools in the state (barring a couple). So, unless you have a very good reason (or compulsion) for limiting your B-school choice to your state, I’d suggest you broaden your “consideration set”. Reputed B-schools in Punjab:
What career options are available
for psychology students?
Q. I am a student of Class XII in the Humanities stream. I want to pursue psychology in future. What are options that are available in this field? —
Lavanya Sambyal
Using non-drug therapies, you’ll probe into the a patient’s psyche and help them open up. Other interesting areas that need people with a background in psychology or a specialisation in consumer or social psychology are market research, psychometric testing, organisational behaviour, training and motivation, etc. You can even set up practice as a private consultant after you’ve gathered sufficient work experience. Even the armed forces recruit postgraduates in psychology. The Defence Institute of Psychological Research, Delhi, recruits postgrads in psychology as Research Fellows. Those with a specialisation in Educational Psychology can work as counsellors or counselling psychologists in schools, special education departments and youth guidance centres. Social Psychologists can work with market research organisations, NGOs, advertising and industrial organisations and rehab centres handling issues like divorce, relationships, sexual abuse, work-pressure and stress, family crisis, drug abuse and alcoholism. Child Psychologists treat emotional problems of children and adolescents, handle dyslexia and other learning difficulties, maladjustment, lack of confidence, behavioral problems like aggression and other stress-related problems. Clinical Psychologists are employed in hospitals, prisons and juvenile centres, destitute homes, mental asylums and drug de-addiction centres. Criminal Psychologists can work with the police, prisons and juvenile centres and hospitals. Industrial Psychologists work in the HR and marketing departments of industries, large organisations and market research firms. Occupational Psychologists work with placement agencies and consulting firms. Defence/Military Psychologists are needed for recruitment and psychometric testing and counselling defence personnel. With over 10 million patients suffering from severe psychiatric illnesses like schizophrenia and clinical depression (and perhaps several times as many with borderline psychological problems) in the country, there is great need for committed psychologists. Studies on mental health across the globe indicate that at any given time, 10 per cent of the population is in need of psychiatric help. The norm is 1 psychiatrist for every 50,000 persons, 1 clinical psychologist, I qualified psychiatric nurse and 1 psychiatric social worker for every 25,000 persons. email your queries to
careers@tribunemail.com
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Smart strategy: dealing with a new boss Jappreet Sethi
In fact, most of the new amanagers struggle in their new roles initially along with their team members. Is there a way out? Yes of course, if you want, you can turn it into a win- win situation for you and your manager. Some of the common concerns of the team members are:
Some of the common concerns of the newly joined managers are:
If both sides keep on operating from fear and caution time shall pass, and one of the parties will win at the expense of the other, more often than not it is the manager who wins, unless the subordinates are very strongly glued to their system, and any amount of pestering does not bother them. And always remember the saying — If you think your boss is stupid, remember: you wouldn’t have a job if he were any smarter. Most of the times the senior management will support the newly appointed manager. They promise him/her the autonomy and authority to shape the team. I am not sure if this is the best way, and if it works against the interest of everyone. Nevertheless, your new manager has the backing and ears of the higher ups. Make no mistakes about this and the higher ups may give you an occasional ear to let off the steam without any long-term benefits. So it’s in your best interest to help your new manager succeed because when managers struggle, so do their team members. You don’t need to do a lot to help your manager. The challenge for both the parties is to nurture a strong sense of common commitment to shared goals – rather than one of the blind agreements of each other’s dictate. By having an open dialogue around your concerns, you can change the dynamics, some of the things that you can do make this into a win-win transition are:
It’s helpful if you remain open to new ideas and be adaptable. However, that’s not enough. You’ll have a bigger impact if you also provide your new manager with insight into your strengths and weaknesses and offer timely feedback. How about writing a ‘Welcome Letter’ to your new manager?
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Adding new dimension to education
The spirit of entrepreneurship combined with a futuristic vision and a willingness to contribute positiely to society makes a perfect recipe for a successful venture. This is what characterises the journey of Rohit Pande — the Founder of Classteacher Learning Systems, a leading education solutions venture.
This engineering graduate from IIT, Delhi who also has an MBA from IIM, Calcutta, not only took the road less taken by quitting lucrative job in Accenture to start his own venture, but also chose to make value additions to the education sector in the country. Gauging the impact that technology could have on the education sector, he started his venture in 2000 with an investment of ~10 lakh. This venture has been empowering technology solutions for schools in the K-12 segment for more than 12 years now and was one of the first companies in India to introduce Digital White Boards; develop and introduce digital content and Classpad Tablets besides having a complete range of solutions in Digital Interactive Classroom Programme, Classpad, Assessment Programme, Digital Math Programme, Digital Science Programme, Online Programme and Digital Language Programme. Excerpts from an interview with this young entrepreneur who chose to start his own venture rather than following the traditional route: What motivated you to start this venture? I always had an intense desire to make an impact in educational delivery and a wish to give back to society from the tremendously enriching educational journey that I had personally had. There was a deep belief that technology would fundamentally impact education delivery in the years to come. I launched it in 2000 with my partner Samir Buti when digital interactive teaching and learning was just starting to emerge as a concept. The initial idea was to improve the quality of education and make it more personalised for each child but we knew that this collaboration between education and technology can also make good business sense. What were the main challenges that you faced and how did you overcome those?
What advice will you give to youngsters having a dream to start their own venture in the field of education? Be ready for the long haul as education has no quick-fixes. Work well with your initial clients and try to create an impact with few students first before thinking of scaling the business. There are a number of opportunities in the education and skills space but one has to work very deftly in order to convert these openings into a successful business. What have been your achievements so far? We have served more than 2 million learners in over 1500 schools and 40 countries. We have done pioneering work in classroom technology, tablets for the classroom, personalisation of learning and web based delivery. We have exposed a generation of learners to education technology and are now embarking to take them to the next level. What are your future goals? We want to make rapid strides in building a global education brand out of India. We want to turn Classteacher Learning Systems in to a company which across cultures and technology platforms to create world class learning experiences. — As told to Geetu Vaid
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Skills gap threat for biz growth
More organisations globally are planning to go on a hiring spree over the next 12 months but are concerned that they will not be able to find qualified candidates, a PwC report says.
The global PwC survey of over 1,300 CEOs in 68 countries reveals that after a number of years of headcount cuts, half of organisations surveyed are looking to hire again. Despite the positive outlook for jobs, PwC’s research revealed that business leaders are more concerned than ever about being able to find the right people to fill these roles. “The gap between the skills of the current workforce and the skills businesses need to achieve their growth plans is widening. Despite rising business confidence equating to more jobs, organisations are struggling to find the right people to fill these positions,” PwC global HR consulting leader Michael Rendell said. CEOs in Africa (96 per cent), the South East Asian nations (90 per cent) and South Africa (87 per cent) are most concerned about the lack of skills. Technology and engineering firms are struggling the most with the shortage of skilled employees. The research showed business leaders are looking to the government to do more to help to plug the skills gap. Two in five CEOs said creating a skilled workforce should be one of government’s top three priorities and over half of respondents said regulation is hampering their ability to attract talent. “CEOs are laying much of the blame for skills shortage at the feet of government and legislators, but they should accept that they need to re-think the way they think about, look for and value their employees,” Rendell said. — PTI
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course watch:
power sector
The power sector in India is growing at a rapid pace and this has increased the need for trained manpower. The manpower requirement in power sector is enormous in power generation, transmission and distribution. Amendments in the Indian Electricity Act have opened private sector participation in the transmission and distribution of power. It has further created a large demand for the trained persons in electrical utilities.
A number of institutes are offering courses to equip students to get into this growing sector. The objective of these courses is to enhance the employability of fresh engineers/diploma engineers and groom them to take up jobs in various disciplines of thermal power sector and other associated areas. The courses are practical-oriented modular courses. After completion of a course, the trainees get opportunity to be part of contracting companies, hotline crews, and electrical services. Here are some of the institutes and courses that can enable students to get into the power sector National Power Training Institute, Nangal in Ropar district (Punjab) offers Post Graduate Diploma Course in Hydro Power Plant Engineering. This is of 39-week duration. The eligibility criteria is a degree in mechanical/electrical/electronics or its equivalent from a recognised engineering college/university. Selection is on merit basis ( percentage of marks of qualifying engineering degree). The institute also offers Post Diploma course in Hydro Power Plant Engineering of 26-week duration. The eligibility for this diploma course is Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electrical &Electronics Engineering or its equivalent diploma from a recognised polytechnic/technical education board. Selection is on merit basis ( percentage of marks of qualifying diploma in engineering) National Power Training Institute, Neyveli (Tamil Nadu),
offers Post Diploma Course in Thermal Power Plant Engineering of one year duration. The eligibility for admission to this course is a three- year diploma holders in mechanical/electrical/electrical and electronics from a recognised technical board with 1 class /I grade. The selection is based on diploma marks. Age limit is 27 years. National Power Training Institute, Faridabad (Haryana), offers 12-week course like Post Graduate Certificate Course in Power Management; Post Graduate Certificate Course in Thermal Power Plant Engineering; Post Graduate Certificate Course in Hydro Power Plant Engineering and Post Graduate Certificate Course in Regulatory Framework and Commercial Aspects in Power sector of 6-week duration. The institute also offers a Post Graduate Diploma Course in GIS & Remote Sensing of 26-week duration and an MBA in Power Management . National Power Training Institute, Guwahati (Assam), offers 52-week Post Diploma Course on Thermal Power Plant Engineering. The eligibility for this course is Diploma in mechanical/ electrical/ electrical & electronics/ instrumentation engineering. Age limit is 25 years. It also offers Post Graduate Diploma in Operation & Maintenance of Transmission & Distribution Systems of 26-week duration. The selection is based on the marks obtained in the qualifying diploma examination. Those with BE or equivalent in electrical or electrical & electronics or Power Engineering are eligible to apply for this course. Maximum age limit is 27 years. National Power Training Institute, Bangalore, offers Post Graduate Diploma course in sub Transmission and Distribution Systems of 52-week duration and Post Graduate Diploma course in Transmission & Distribution Systems of 26- week duration. The eligibility is BE in electrical or electrical & electronics or power engineering. Maximum age limit is 30 years. There is no age limit for sponsored candidates. Selection is made on the basis of percentage of marks obtained in the BE or its equivalent examination. National Power Training Institute, Badarpur, New Delhi, offers Post Diploma in Thermal Power Plant Engineering of 52 -week duration. The eligibility criteria for this course include minimum 60 per cent marks in Class X and 60 per cent in Diploma in mechanical/ electrical (Regular basis). The age limit for this course is 25 years. The institute also offers Post Graduate Diploma Course in Transmission & Distribution of 26-week duration. The eligibility is minimum 60 per cent in Intermediate/Senior Secondary and 60 per cent in BE or equivalent in electrical/power/electrical & electronics engineering (regular basis). Age limit for this course is 27 years. Selection is based on merit in the qualifying examination. National Power Training Institute, Durgapur (WB), offers one-year Post Diploma in Thermal Power Plant Engineering. The eligibility criteria for this course include three-year diploma in mechanical/electrical/instrumentation with minimum 60 per cent marks in aggregate. Age limit for this course is 27 years. The Central Board of Irrigation & Power, New Delhi (www.cbip.org), offers Post Graduate Diploma (PGDC) in Thermal Power Plant Engineering and Post Diploma (PDC) in Thermal Power Plant Engineering. Duration of both the courses is 52 weeks. The eligibility for PGDC Thermal is B.Tech/ BE or equivalent in electrical/ mechanical/control & instrumentation/ E & C/power engineering. Those with a diploma in electrical/mechanical engineering are eligible to apply for PDC Thermal. Age limit for Non Sponsored: PGDC is 27 years and for PDC it is 26 years. Selection for PGDC is based on the marks of Class X, XII or BE. Degree or GATE and for PDC on the marks of Class X, XII and or diploma. — The writer is Lecturer at Govt. Polytechnic College, Guru Teg Bahadurgarh, Moga
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subject matter:
political science Gauri Chhabra
What will you study?
Political science is the study of constitution and different political aspects. As a student of political science you would be required to study the governmental, non-governmental systems and operations. You would also study the workings of trade unions, corporations or other forms of groups that need not be 'political' but have similar complexities of governmental procedures. Besides, you will study international relations, political theories, history, political economy, foreign policies, public administration, Federation, Information Technology and a number of other academic fields.
Skill set
The ability to take criticism, along with skills to solve problems, make decisions, manage teams and the time effectively are also some of the essential traits. Another important aspect is the ability to manage crisis and being emotionally stable and mature. You not only need to have excellent reasoning and analytical skills, but also communication skills - both oral and written. Furthermore, you would acquire skills in data analysis and data mining. A bachelor's degree would lead you to becoming a research assistant. A master's degree and a Ph.D would lead you to teaching. You can also appear for Civil Service Examinations like UPSC, SSC and State Public Service Commission and Joint Public Service Commission (JPSC) or opt for NET or SLET.
Career opportunities
As a political science major, you will have a multitude of career options in government administration, politics, public policy, non-profit organisations, international relations, business and journalism open before you. It would also prepare you to pursue graduate programmes in business, law or diplomacy.
Politics
Recent elections have shown that more and more youngsters are getting drawn to politics. Many law students join political parties for their summer internships. Political science degree not only equips one to enter the world of politics but can also prepare you to use the tools of data analysis and market research to conduct surveys to find out people's opinion on political issues; or use matter to analyse election results, interview relevant individuals and scrutinise available documentation. Some even attend legal proceedings and observe public events. Besides, you could prepare reports and documents after identifying, researching, analysing public issues. If you have a flair for writing, you would be writing articles for publications in the newspapers, magazines and journals and advising party high ups on strategic issues.
Teaching and research
Teaching and research are almost synonymous with each other. You can get a teaching assignment in intermediate colleges, degree colleges, or at university graduate departments and management institutes. Many teaching positions, particularly in the universities, Information Technology Institutes, Management institutions require research activities. Your common topics of research would be relations between India and other countries, the international institutions like the UNO and the decisions of the Legislature, Executive and the Judiciary. You may also use your research and analysis skills in Central, State and local government. You could be an administrator, manager or developer of a programme, and engaged in policy analysis or problem-solving. At the state level, you would be engaged in urban planning, health planning and in criminal justice systems using your skills in survey and evaluation research and specialisation in fields as aging, criminal justice, demography. This can help you predict the trend of a particular government policy and its effect on the general population. You might also cooperate with full-time researchers and apply the knowledge of political science.
Public relations and media
If you have a degree in pol science then you can also opt for print, television, or radio journalism, where in you can apply your understanding of political systems to create reports about consent events. You might cover elections, conduct interviews, or attend press conferences. However, you need to be objective in your approach and present your stories and reports in a manner that reflects factual information rather than opinions.
Management
You can couple your political science degree with an MBA and specialise in Human Resource Management. You would be an expert in increasing productivity, work with the physically challenged, and women in the work force, bring about Assistive Technology and also work on improving the corporate culture, group dynamics and organisational development. Your unique skills would solve a wide range of business problems and improve the ROI besides promoting a rich culture of power dynamics and group thinking that leads to synergy. You can use statistical tools to analyse the demographics, do a trend analysis and plan for the future; deal with organisational change and growth using training techniques and organisational and competitive analysis; and increase synergy through team coherence in case of mergers and acquisitions. So if you are ready to ride on the crest of the dynamic world of politics, foreign affairs, and public policy, healthcare, and immigration pick up the subject of perennial interest — political science.
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Revival in job market
Hiring activity across the sectors has seen an increase of 22 per cent in June, 2014 as compared to the corresponding period last year according to figures presented in Naukri Job Speak Index. Industry wise hiring sentiment was positive with Telecom and BPO seeing an increase of 20 per cent each respectively in June’14 as compared to June’13. Among the top metros Bangalore and Pune have seen the maximum growth with the index moving up by 30 and 31 per cent, respectively in the same period. Commenting on the trends Hitesh Oberoi, Managing Director and CEO Info Edge (India) Ltd said, “The economy is showing signs of revival and its effects are visible on the hiring landscape as well. The job market is reviving and we expect hiring activity to go up in the coming few months”.
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Happiness @ work In a world where almost nothing is accomplished in one go, how can a single shot be enough for success? Don’t shy away from making another attempt at your goal if the previous one met with failure.
As he couldn’t make sense of his work, Rao dismissed Ramanujan, but Rajagopalachari didn’t want to give up. He requested Ramanujan to simplify some of his work so that Rao could understand its value. The duo returned to Rao and Ramanujan explained — lucidly — his theories. At the end, Rao said, “I still don’t understand all of this, but your work is remarkable.” He agreed to pay the genius a small stipend. To diffuse the tension between his second wife Soyrabai and his son Sambhaji, Chhatrapati Shivaji sent Sambhaji to far-off Shringarpur. Sensing an opportunity, Diler Khan, the Mughal Commander in the Deccan, sent Sambhaji an invitation to join the Mughals. But Sambhaji didn’t accept the offer and busied himself in study, writing and administrative work. Then came a direction from Shivaji for Sambhaji to go to Sajjangadh. And, rumours were afloat that Shivaji was partitioning the kingdom unfairly between his two sons — Sambhaji and Rajaram. This was the opportunity that Diler Khan was waiting for. He sent Sambhaji another request. This time, Sambhaji couldn’t refuse. After her marriage to Khanderao, son of Malharrao Holkar, on May 14, 1733, Ahilyabai realised that Khanderao was bound to sensory pleasures. He had not paid any attention to statecraft that his role as successor to Malharrao demanded. So she learnt warfare and statecraft from her father-in-law and gently repeated it all to her husband — thereby bringing a discernable change in his ways. After the death of her father-in-law, husband and son, Ahilyabai took charge and turned Malwa into a prosperous kingdom. During his college days, Subhas Chandra Bose went to different holy cities to look for a guru, but without any success. After graduating from Calcutta University, he went to England and appeared for the Indian Civil Services examination. He came fourth but chose to resign from the service. Then, he wrote to letter to Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das and asked a friend to personally deliver it to Das as Subhas didn’t “want to risk sending it by post”. “Service under an alien government and loyalty to the motherland don’t go hand in hand. I wish to join you,” he wrote. Following Gandhiji’s advice, Subhas found his guru in Deshbandhu at Calcutta. Better retire if you can’t retry. — Sai R. Vaidyanathan The writer can be contacted at svaidyanathan@tribunemail.com
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Indian Institute of Management, Rohtak
Challenges before PSUs discussed
In his welcome address Professor P Rameshan, Director IIM-R, focussed on the historical contribution of PSUs to our economy. The summit’s first panel discussion focused on the challenges faced by the PSUs during the transformation of HR function and the improvements made post the transformation era.
Entrepreneurship cell
The entrepreneurship cell of the institute was inaugurated recently. Entrepreneurship cell at a B-school is responsible for promoting a culture of creation and innovation among the students and to support them in fulfilling their career aspirations. It aims to create an ecosystem to facilitate interaction between students, entrepreneurs, mentors and investors. The cell has been established with collective efforts of three successive batches of students at IIM-Rohtak, some of whom have started their own ventures. The E-cell would provide assistance to budding entrepreneurs in incubating and marketing their business plans, garnering mentorship from panel advisors, apart from consultancy and networking opportunities.
New batches
The new batch of students joined the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) recently. Ten students drawn from diverse academic backgrounds were inducted under the programme. IIM-R had launched FPM, a four-year doctoral-level management research programme on its campus in 2013. The students of this programme are provided a monthly fellowship, a contingency grant, waiver of tuition fees, support to attend national international conferences and support for research visits to global partner institutions. IIM-Rohtak also inducted 149 students in its PGDM programme. Registration was followed by a three-day induction programme that had orientation sessions by corporate bigwigs and eminent faculty members from premier institutions. The fifth batch comprises students from various parts of the country, including 54 girl students. — Contributed by Sunit Dhawan
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Textiles Innovation and Design course
The course: The course is a three year, full-time programme but the students may extend it to four years by either taking up the option of an industrial training placement or foreign university placement. The successful completion of this placement year can lead to the additional award of the Diploma in Professional Studies or the Diploma in International Studies. Eligibility: The School welcomes applicants with traditional and non-traditional qualifications. It is preferred that applicants will have completed a Foundation Diploma or similar, in order to produce a portfolio on which, in conjunction with an interview, selection is largely based. However, consideration will be given to applicants applying directly from A-Level study and the standard offer in this instance is ABB from 3 A-levels (excluding General Studies). Timeline: The course commences in September 2014 Fee: £13750 Check out: lboro.ac.uk. Law course Institute of Professional Studies & Reasearch (IPSR), New Delhi, invites application for BALLB course. Duration: Three years Eligibility: Plus II in any stream from a recognised board. How to apply: The application forms are available till August 10, 2014. The candidates can visit corporate center at Delhi or can register at the website www.ipsr.co.in Deadline: August 10, 2014 Check out: www.ipsr.co.in Clinical Research courses Admissions are open for Punjab Technical University’s programmes in Clinical Research at Anovus Institute of Clinical Research, Chandigarh — a Regional Centre of Punjab Technical University. The institute offers two-year modular programme for MSc., one-year Advanced Diploma and six-month Diploma in Clinical Research. The institute also offers Certificate courses in Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Data Management and Clinical Statistical Softwares. Eligibility: Graduates in Life Sciences and final year students and interns including BDS, B Pharma, BAMS, BHS, BSc Nursing, MBBS, Biotechnology, Microbiology etc. How to apply: Online on http://www.anovus.net Deadline: July 30, 2014 Check out: www.anovus.net MBA International Business The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi, has invited applications for admission to MBA (International Business) for the Academic Year 2014-15. Eligibility: Bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years duration in any discipline from a recognised university. Candidates appearing in the final year examination of graduation can also apply. No age limit. Selection criteria: Selection will be on the basis of a written test, group discussion, essay writing and interview. How to apply: Prospectus and application form may be obtained on all working days (Monday to Friday) between 10.00 a.m ? 4.30 p.m. on payment of ~1200 in cash personally from Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, B-21,Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi- 110016 OR J-1/14, EP& GP Block, 7th Floor, Sec ?V, Salt Lake City, Kolkata -700091. To apply online (thru DD/Credit Card):
Visit the link: http://iift.datatec.co.in Deadline: July 25. Check out: http://docs.iift.ac.in
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Indian wins Simpson Scholarship
Abin Yesudas from India is among the five winners from three continents who have won this year's Simpson Scholarship. This scholarship gives a helping hand with expenses to gain the ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) qualification. The winners will have their exam fees, annual student or affiliate fees, and membership admission fees paid for them by the scholarship fund for up to five years, or until ACCA membership is achieved, whichever happens sooner. BPP Learning Media, ACCA's Platinum Approved Learning Partner (Content), is also providing them with study materials for every ACCA paper they are studying. The Simpson Scholarship has helped 35 ACCA students from 22 different countries. It has been running in its current form since 2008. In 1997, ACCA Fellow Muriel Simpson bequeathed in her Will a scholarship to recognise the achievements of
high-calibre students. The winners of the Simpson Scholarship are decided on from 20 finalists on the basis of their understanding of ACCA's core values of opportunity, diversity and integrity. More information about the scholarship can be found at:
www.accaglobal.com/scholarship
NABARD awards vet varsity
Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Ludhiana has bagged the 'Partnership Excellence Award' from National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). The award was presented by Chief Minister of Punjab S. Parkash Singh Badal to Dr. V. K. Taneja, Vice-Chancellor of the university. GADVASU has been associated with NABARD since 2012 by conducting training programmes for dairy farmers, transfer of new practices and technologies in the field of dairy farming to the farmers clubs promoted by NABARD. Under the Area Development scheme operated by NABARD in two districts of the state, a novel project started for subscribing the monthly Animal Husbandry magazine 'Vigiyanak Pashu Palan' published by GADVASU to 210 farmers clubs.It was sponsored by NABARD for a period of two years. These projects are showing excellent results and now the dairy scheme has been extended from already operational in 2 districts to further 3 more districts including border area of Amritsar.
NIIT varsity ties-up with University of Missouri
NIIT University (NU), Neemrana, has entered into a tie up with the University of Missouri - Kansas City's School of Computing and Engineering (SCE), to offer a 5-year programme that will allow students to secure BTech degree from NU and Master's of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) from SCE. An MoU in this regard was signed by Dr. Rajendra Pandey, President, NIIT University and Mr. Kevin Z. Truman, Vice Provost, UMKC, & Dean, School of Computing & Engineering, University of Missouri - Kansas City. This is the first of its kind landmark agreement between two educational institutions to collaborate in B.Tech and MS degree programs and research activities through the exchange of degree seeking students and faculty members in the area of computer science and computer engineering. Students undertaking the course will be required to complete 3.5 years at NU and 1.5 years at UMKC's School of Computing and Engineering (SCE). Candidates will be admitted to UMKC's SCE graduate programme based on IELTS score of 6.5/9.0 or higher, or an IBT score of 79/120. Course grade of 70% or higher in each completed course at NU (3.0/4.0 GPA - USA scale) is also mandatory. Successful candidates should complete all the necessary requirements for the NU B.Tech degree and the UMKC MSCS degree. Full admission in the SCE MSCS program will be dependent on the student's performance in semester 8 at UMKC. A GPA of 3.0/4.0 in all courses at UMKC is required to be scored by students. UMKC has graded NU B.Tech at par with their undergrad program. Hence no GRE will be required from students who have met all the undergraduate and graduate admissions requirements throughout the program. The NIIT University currently offers 4-year B.Tech programme in three streams: Biotechnology (BT), Computer Science Engineering (CSE), and Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE). Each stream has a very strong research-focus and industry aligned curriculum.
Online university
ITM Group of Institutions recently launched ITM University Online. The e-learning platform is being launched with ITM’s flagship MBA programme. Unlike traditional distance learning programmes, the Online MBA leverages technology to provide a multi-channel learning experience, combining eBooks, video streaming, social media and online collaborative tools, as well as a live virtual classroom experience. The courses have been kept flexible to enable students to learn at their own pace. The classes will commence in September 2014 with admissions being opened by the July 21, 2014.
Cloud Campus by MRIU
Manav Rachna International University has launched its Cloud Campus in alliance with Skillvue.in — a skill development and digital library platform that provides globally acclaimed and industry leading cloud-based learning systems. It is a comprehensive yet flexible Learning Management System, compatible with multiple devices such as desktops, laptops, tablets and smart phones that will give students and faculty access to a world-class digital library with over 50, 000 titles from 634 publishers covering Business, Management, Engineering, Finance, IT and many more topics keeping in sync with 7,500 plus skill development courses. Training in over 100 certification courses along with Quality content with cost and operational efficiency are also available. The cloud campus will also help faculty supplement classroom teaching with exceptional real life through courseware and stimulations.
Entrepreneurs from IIT-D win contest in Russia
Young entrepreneurs from IIT Delhi won Innovation Competition at the International Youth Festival in, Russia recently. The Russian Union of Youth (RUY) had organised the International Youth Festival at City of Chita in Russia from July 2-6. RUY is a non-political, non-governmental, non-profit public youth organisation that was founded in 1990. The delegation from India was chosen based on equal representation in each of the above categories and 47 young enthusiastic and dynamic professionals represented India at the festival. In the Young Entrepreneurs Category the core participants were alumni of IIT Delhi — Sachidanand Swami (CEO & Founder — Invoxel Technologies), Head of the Delegation, Ankit Prasad (Founder & CEO of Touchtalent), Uday Singh (entrepreneur in Healthcare) with Sumit Bhandari (entrepreneur in Mobile Media). The entrepreneurs’ team won the competition at the business startup category wherein a case study on “Innovation model in India” was presented by the Indian team. — TNS
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Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship
Eligibility:
Applicants should have passed the Senior School Certificate Examination 2014 conducted by CBSE and have secured the total aggregate marks (in first five subjects) equal or above. Minimum Total Aggregate Marks for all categories
(SC/ST/OBC/UR) to apply for Scholarship (Marks in first five subjects) is 426 for Science, 412 for Commerce and 351 for others. The applicant should be pursuing higher studies and have taken admission in UG regular course from a recognised educational institutions/university in India.The applicant should not be availing any other scholarship. Total annual Income of parents of the applicant from all sources should not exceed Rs 6 lakh per annum. Scholarship amount and duration: Graduation:
Rs 1,000 per month for three years; to be disbursed lump sum amount of Rs
10,000 at the end of the academic year. Post Graduation: Rs 2,000 per month for two years; to be disbursed lump sum amount of
Rs 20,000 at the end of the academic year. Deadline: Online Applications: September 15, 2014 Hard Copy: September 30, 2014
National Scholarship Programme
Lore India Foundation Scholarship Trust has announced the launch of a scholarship programme that will identify, assess, reward and mentor the brightest young minds in India. The programme is open to school students from classes X, XI and XII from across India. More than 100 of the most brilliant students will be identified through a scientifically evolved Learning Aptitude Test (LAT). Qualifying students will receive cash scholarships from a corpus of
Rs 55 million and also benefit from valuable mentoring and coaching provided by renowned academicians. Once selected, the scholars will undergo a comprehensive interest schedule/psychometric analysis to gain insights that will allow experts to provide them effective guidance in their educational careers. The undergraduate scholarship endowments can be used by scholars to pursue higher education in any discipline. It can be also used to prepare for coaching required for entrance exams to get admission to a programme of the scholar’s choice. Students will have to apply online on http://lorefoundation.org. Registrations open on July 14, 2014.
Nestlé Scholarship for Women
IMD, Switzerland is offering Nestlé scholarship for women from around the world (preference given to developing countries). The scholarship was first awarded in 1997 and was initiated by a group of IMD MBA participants who wanted to encourage women to take the MBA. Eligibility: Women candidates who have already applied to the full-time IMD MBA program and who demonstrate financial need. Details: The value of scholarship is CHF 25,000. Selection criteria: On the basis of financial need. How to apply: Applications should be submitted via email. Deadline: September 30. Check out:
http://www.imd.org
INTERPOL Internships
INTERPOL internships are offered for international students from any of its member countries. Internships are intended to be of mutual benefit to the intern and to the organisation. It is an opportunity to gain an insight into how an international organization operates and to work in a multilingual environment. Internship can be taken at France (Interns will be based at Interpol's General Secretariat in Lyon, France, or at one of the Regional Bureaus). INTERPOL is the world's largest international police organization with 190 member countries. Each of their 190 member countries maintains a National Central Bureau staffed by its own highly trained law enforcement officials. Interpol's high-tech infrastructure of technical and operational support helps meet the growing challenges of fighting crime. Interns will learn about the functioning of international police co-operation. Interns will be able to enhance their educational experience through practical work assignments, thereby developing skills which will be useful in future employment. Eligibility: Applicants must have attained the legal age of majority,
Details: INTERPOL provides an allowance of EUR 550 a month. Duration: Internship is offered for the period of 2 to 11 months. How to Apply: Candidates should read INTERPOL's internship Policy before fill in the Application Form and then applications should be returned to the Human Resources Sub-Directorate. Deadline:
Internship application process is on rolling basis. Check out:
http://www.interpol.int/
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Many of the students with a BTech in Electronics and Communications are often not sure about the career path to follow. If you enjoy working in electronics then you may consider taking up an MTech? But then you may also be thinking about career growth in a larger managerial context and wonder whether an MBA would be the right choice.
For those of you caught in the horns of such a dilemma, it need not be a catch 22 situation.
The power sector in India is growing at a rapid pace and this has increased the need for trained manpower. The manpower requirement in power sector is enormous in power generation, transmission and distribution. Amendments in the Indian Electricity Act have opened private sector participation in the transmission and distribution of power. It has further created a large demand for the trained persons in electrical utilities.
Many of the students with a BTech in Electronics and Communications are often not sure about the career path to follow. If you enjoy working in electronics then you may consider taking up an MTech? But then you may also be thinking about career growth in a larger managerial context and wonder whether an MBA would be the right choice.
India’s phenomenal telecom growth story has been the reason why Electronics and Communications has become the first choice for top engineering students. In the past four years, the telecom sector has grown by 20 per cent and the mobile subscriber base has crossed 900 million, second only to China. More importantly Telecommunications, along with Information Technology, is slated to expand further. The National Telecom Policy (NTP) has targeted cent per cent tele-density and 600 million broadband connections by 2020, which includes connecting 250,000 Gram Panchayats by optical fibre network. This will translate into demand for an additional 400,000 base stations and 50,000 towers with average tenancy of 2.3 at an investment of ~50, 000 crore. In effect, the NTP is visualising doubling the current telecom capacity and increasing its reach to over 95per cent of India while providing broadband level of internet capability. This will require a huge integrated communication infrastructure, which will be laid throughout the country, and require the services of thousands of telecom professionals. 
A. Location, Location, Location. The three golden rules of the business of retailing are equally applicable to studying business management. Other factors remaining the same, where you do your MBA/PGDM from has a significant bearing on the direction and altitude of your career.
A. If you are really interested in a career in this field, a master’s degree in psychology would be the basic minimum qualification to start off with. Subsequently, depending on your area of specialisation, you could work as a psychologist in government or private institutions, as a psychiatric social worker, industrial psychologist, personnel/labour welfare officer or industrial relations officer, school counsellor (vocational, educational, behavioural), psychotherapist, clinical psychologist, etc.
It is a well-known fact that established teams experience “transition pains” under the leadership of newly appointed managers. The stress levels go up, and both the parties use moves and countermoves to outwit each other. New managers, insecure in their roles, often seek absolute compliance with orders from their subordinates, particularly in their early days.
Being first generation entrepreneurs, our challenge was to understand the various aspects of the operation of a business, team building, products, sales, finance etc. A particular challenge in education is to read the motivations and challenges of the stake-holders — teachers, students and parents. Finance is also a challenge in the early stages of a business but it also teachers you to work on shoe string budgets. Life is the best teacher and one learns as one moves along as long as one does not give up.
As many as 63 per cent of the CEOs surveyed for the report said the availability of key skills was the biggest business threat to their organisation’s growth.
Humanities has emerged as the most popular stream in this year’s admission season. It has scored over the traditional favourites such as commerce and economics. Miranda House principal Pratibha Jolly had commented during the admission process that seats in Political Science and History (Honors) were filling up so fast and there might not be a second cut-off list. LSR’s cut off for political science shot to 97 per cent this year from 95.25 per cent last year. At 97 per cent, the cut-off for political science at the college is almost at par with the other popular DU course, BCom honours which was 97.5 per cent. Political Science has been the favourite among students who wish to take up Law as a career or those who intend to go in for the UPSC.
It had been five long years after college that mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan had not secured a job. As he was about to lose heart, he met an old friend CV Rajagopalachari in Madras. He took Ramanujan to mathematician Ramachandra Rao. 
The first PSU Summit organised recently on the campus of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM)-Rohtak witnessed participation from some of the biggest PSU enterprises across the country. Representatives from PSUs like the NTPC, GAIL, CWC, HUDCO and Canara Bank came together on a common platform to discuss the challenges and opportunities that the new-age HR brings to the industry.
School of the Arts at UK’s leading Loughborough University is offering a BA (Hons) Textiles: Innovation and Design course. The course has topped the ’Fashion &Textiles’ category in the Guardian University League Table 2015. 
The Ministry of Human Resource Development Department of Higher Education has invited applications under Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for college and university students. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of the results of senior secondary examinations. As many as 82,000 fresh scholarships per annum (41,000 for boys and 41,000 for girls) are awarded for graduate/post graduate studies in colleges and universities and for professional courses, such as medical, engineering etc.