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Twin Post Graduate Diplomas in Business Management (PGDBM) FAQ's



ADMISSIONS
What is meant by Twin Post Graduate Diplomas in Business Management?
Does one need to give the CAT exam for admission?

What is the structure of the admission test?
Can this test be taken at any other centre apart from Gurgaon?
What documents would be required for submission at the time of admission?
Are GDs and interviews part of the selection process?
What kind of weightage does work-ex carry during selection?
I didn't make it last year, can I reapply?

INFRASTRUCTURE
Is the program residential? If not, are outstation candidates assisted in acquiring accommodation?
What is the nature of computing facilities available?
Will I need to buy my own books?

FEES
What is the fee structure?
Do you offer any scholarships?
Are there any loan facilities available?

COURSE
How intense is the course?
What are the specializations offered?
Can I pursue other educational courses outside Inbuss?
Is Infinity Business School recognized by AICTE?
Are there any tie-ups with foreign universities?
What do the Industry tie-ups mean?
What are the other non-academic activities in Inbuss?

PLACEMENTS
Does the Institute guarantee placements?
What has been the placement record for the last year?
Please name some of the companies that visited campus during the last placement process.

FACULTY
Can you tell me something more about the faculty?
Is faculty available for assistance outside of class hours?







ADMISSIONS

     What is meant by Twin Post Graduate Diplomas in Business Management?

The Twin Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management are spread over two independent full time programs of 11 months duration each. The first Post Graduate Program focuses on General Management. Students have an option to follow this with a Post Graduate Program which allows specialisations in Finance, Marketing, HR or dual specialisation.

For more details, click here

 

      Does one need to give the CAT exam for admission?

Admissions for the Post Graduate Diploma in General Management (PGDGM) program that commences in the month of June every year are conducted through an elaborate procedure comprising of a written test (the Business Aptitude Test or BAT) followed by a group discussion and personal interview.

The BAT is conducted twice in the year, in the months of January and March.

Starting this year, as a convenience to students, Inbuss will also accept scores of some other tests. Students who have secured a CAT score of 80 percentile or more / MAT score of 90 percentile or more / GMAT score of 600+, need not take the BAT conducted by Inbuss. They can submit their application form and be directly included in the group discussion stage of the selection process.

      Students who have successfully completed the 11-month PGDGM are directly       offered admission into the PGDFM.

      All other candidates have to undergo a written entrance test followed by GD's and       interviews to secure admission into the PGDFM.

 

      What is the structure of the admission test?

The proprietary admission test aims to test not only the analytical abilities but also examine the practical quotient of aspiring students. The test has a unique balance of testing sections which provides equal opportunity of performance to arts, science and commerce students. Towards this, the BAT is divided into sections such as:  

    • Verbal Ability
    • Reading Comprehension
    • Mental Maths
    • Data Interpretation
    • Contemporary Awareness
    • Lateral Thinking
    • Critical Reasoning
    • Advanced Maths OR Abstract Thinking

 

      Can this test be taken at any other centre apart from Gurgaon?

No, the test and the subsequent GDs and Interviews would be conducted and administered only in Gurgaon.

 

      What documents would be required for submission at the time of admission?

At the time of admission, the following documents would need to be submitted:

    • Proof of date of birth
    • Class XII Marksheet
    • Second year mark sheet of graduation degree course (if candidate has just appeared for  the final year examinations) or Final mark sheet of graduation degree course (if candidate has completed degree)
    • Proof of work-ex (if any)

 

      Are GDs and interviews part of the selection process?

As a part of the admission process, all candidates shortlisted after the BAT shall necessarily have to go through GDs and interviews.

 

      What kind of weightage does work-ex carry during selection?

There is no defined weightage given to work experience. All candidates are evaluated on the basis of their performance in the BAT and the subsequent GDs and interviews.

 

      I didnt make it last year, can I reapply?

Yes, you can reapply. You will need to fill a fresh application and participate in the admission process (Please note that you cannot reapply within the same academic year).

 

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INFRASTRUCTURE

 

      Is the program residential? If not, are outstation candidates assisted in acquiring       accommodation?

The institute at this stage does not have a hostel facility, however specific references for PG accommodations would be provided on a case to case basis with no responsibility of Infinity Business School. For further information please contact info@inbuss.com 

 

      What is the nature of computing facilities available?

Inbuss has a state-of-the-art computer lab with a Windows NT 2000 LAN server feeding 40 multimedia nodes connected across a local area network (LAN) with 24-hour access to the Internet. The software library includes Windows XP, Office 2007, Lotus SmartSuite, DbaseV, E-views, QSB+, SQL, etc. All these packages can be accessed from any node attached to the LAN. The classrooms, discussion rooms and the library are also connected to the network.

 

      Will I need to buy my own books?

Inbuss has a well-stocked library that offers users access to a wide range of both printed and electronic resources with a firm emphasis on rapid access to latest information. The library has a stock of around 1000 volumes covering not only various aspects of management and business, but also related developments in the world of economics, accounting, finance, behavioral sciences and information technology. In addition, the library also has a substantial collection of journals and reference manuals for various purposes. Students can avail of the library facility and choose to buy books only if they wish to. Specific reading material is handed over from time to time which is not to be paid for.

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FEES

      What is the fee structure?

The Twin Post-Graduate Diplomas in Business Management are spread over two independent full time programs of 11 months duration each. The first Post Graduate Program focuses on General Management. Students have an option to follow this with a Post Graduate Program which allows specialisations in Finance, Marketing, HR or dual specialisation thereof (Final Placement opportunities are provided only to students who successfully complete both the programs).

The fee structure for each 11-month Post Graduate Diploma covers tuition, a portion of course material, access to and the use of the Library, the Computer Centre and charges for the embedded Soft Skills & Personality Enhancement Program.

      Fee Schedule for the 11-month Post Graduate Diploma in General Management       (PGDGM)
 

Due Date

Amount of Fees (Rs.)

   Upon Confirmation of Admission 1,20,000
   10th July, 2009 1,20,000
   6th October, 2009 1,20,000
   14th December 2009 1,20,000

   Total

  4,80,000 *

     The Institute holds a Business Aptitude Test (BAT) followed by GD's and interviews       to shortlisted students offered admission to the program.

      Students who have successfully completed the 11-month PGDGM are directly       offered admission into the PGDFM.

      All other candidates have to undergo a written entrance test followed by GD's and       interviews to secure admission into the PGDFM.


      Fee Schedule for the 11-month Post Graduate Diploma in Functional       Management (PGDFM)

      The following is the fee schedule applicable for the candidate who have succesfully       completed the 11-month PGDGM  from Inbuss. 

Due Date

Amount of Fees (Rs.)

   Upon Confirmation of Admission 1,20,000
   12th July, 2010 1,20,000
   11th October, 2010 1,20,000
   Total   3,60,000 *


      
Please Note: Students who apply directly to the 11 month PGDFM and have not       completed the PGDGM from Inbuss are required to pay the full fee of Rs. 4,80,000/-*

* As per the Union Budget 2007-08, 12% service tax and 3% education cess are to be levied which are in addition to the above.

      Do you offer any scholarships?

During the past two years Ernst & Young has instituted 5 scholarships upto a maximum amount of Rs 50,000/- per candidate.  These scholarships were instituted across two categories : Academic Merit & Financially challenged.

The management of Infinity Business School is actively pursuing the institution of these scholarships for this year also.

 

      Are there any loan facilities available?

     

Infinity Business School has alliances with leading banks that offer education loans to students offered admission in the Post Graduate Diplomas in Business Management. For more information, please contact Admission Office.

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COURSE

 

      How intense is the course?

The Post Graduate Diploma courses are very comprehensive and, hence, intense. There is stress on not just the theoretical learning, but also, on practical application through the usage of projects and live case studies. The school insists on atleast an 85% attendance requirement to be eligible for a PGDGM.

 

      What are the specializations offered?

At Inbuss, students can opt for a specialization during the 11-month Post Graduate Diploma in Functional Management (PGDFM) in any one of the following management streams:

    • Marketing
    • Finance
    • Human Resource Development

Students can opt for a dual specialization (any two of the above) or have no specialization by choosing a range of electives across the various management streams.

 

      Can I pursue other educational courses outside Inbuss?

No, the institute does not allow the pursuance of any educational qualifications outside of its campus, the reason being that the Post Graduate Courses are intensive and tightly packed during the entire year. The courses would need your commitment and focus. Apart from academics, students are involved in a series of out-of-the-classroom learning activities like live projects, seminars, workshops, etc

 

      Is Infinity Business School recognized by AICTE?

Infinity Business School is an Autonomous Institute and does not have an accreditation from AICTE or an affiliation with any University. All students are advised to fully understand the ramifications of the same.
 

      Are there any tie-ups with foreign universities?

No, at the moment, there are no tie-ups of this nature.

 

      What do the Industry tie-ups mean?

Inbuss has tied up with a host of corporates to co-chair courses during the Post Graduate courses. Some of these are:

  • McCann Erickson

  • Egon Zehnder

  • CII

  • Bank of America

  • Infovision

(For the complete list of Industry tie-ups, please click here)

These corporates:

  •       Are involved in course design ensuring that our courses are contemporary and based on industry needs  

  •       Bring a real world flavour to the learning process

  •       Depute key executives who contribute to the practical learning in the classroom.

     

 

 

      What are the other non-academic activities in Inbuss?

At Inbuss, the goal is to ensure the all-round development of the individual and outside of the classroom environment, there are a host of other activities that are directed to ensure this.

Some of these are:

Offsite 2003 Offsite 2002 Freshers Welcome
Mentor Lunch Kasparov's Revenge Annual Diwali Nite
Stock Market Game Double Shuffle Breakfast@Infinity
Starry Starry Night Inter-School Festivals

 

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PLACEMENTS

 

      Does the Institute guarantee placements?

Inbuss does not guarantee placements.  However there is a dedicated marketing team working throughout the academic year to build relationships with corporates. Every effort is made to ensure that enough companies visit the campus for final placements, which are offered to those students who complete both the PGDGM and the PGDFM program.

 

      What has been the placement record for the last year?

Since its inception, Inbuss has gone through five final placement and six summer placements. In this very short span of time, it has been successful in attracting several reputed names in the industry - foreign/private banks, marketing/FMCG companies, management consultancy firms, research organizations and so on to participate in its placements.

In the last round of Final Placements, 97% of the students were placed with an average salary of Rs. 523,000 per annum. The highest salary at campus was Rs. 700,000 per annum and the lowest Rs. 350,000 per annum. Equally encouraging statistic is the median salary, which stands at Rs. 463,000 per annum.

Similarly, for Summer Placements 2008, the entire PGDGM junior batch was placed for summer internships with some of the best companies in the country.

For more details on the placements and a complete list of participating companies, please click
here

   

      Please name some of the companies that visited campus during the last
      placement process.

Some of the companies that have visited the Inbuss campus during the past two summer placement processes are:

    • ABN Amro
    • Bank of America  
    • Frito Lays (PepsiCo)
    • Gini & Jony
    • Ernst & Young
    • G.E.Countrywide
    •  Standard Chartered Bank
    • CII 
    • Prudential ICICI Life Insurance 
    • Deutsche Bank 
    • Taj Group of Hotels

 

      (For the complete list of companies please click here)

 

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FACULTY

     Can you tell me something more about the faculty?

Inbuss prides itself on the quality of its faculty, all of whom are drawn from the leading institutions in the country such as the IIMs, MDI, FMS and so on. There are 34 highly distinguished faculty members who run the 49 courses that are taught as part of the Post Graduate Diploma in General Management (PGDGM) curriculam. They are all highly distinguished in their respective areas of study and very committed to educating young minds.

Faculty members are responsible for the devising and development of the content of the course that they are administering. In addition, they are also responsible for evaluation of students performance during the trimester by way of administering live projects, presentations and examinations.

Students seeking clarification of doubts or guidance can approach faculty members anytime during the duration of their respective course.

 

      Is faculty available for assistance outside of class hours?

With prior appointments, the students can approach faculty members for guidance outside of class hours.

 

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