Dr. AM Sherry talks about Correspondence MBA programs of IMT-CDL

IMT-CDL offers a wide spectrum of MBAQ: It is a general notion that full-time or part-time
education programmes. The curriculum isMBA has more relevance as compared to a
constantly updated to be in touch with theCorrespondence MBA degree attained through
dynamic global and Indian environmentdistance learning? How far does IMT-CDL agree
In today's world of cut-throat competition, wherewith this view-point?
everyone craves for more and more knowledge,A: IMT-CDL focuses on quality education. At
the Institute of Management Technology's (IMT)IMT-CDL, it is believed that if adequate efforts
Centre for Distance Learning (CDL) is facilitatingand processes are established, the quality of
MBA Aspirants and working professionals whoeducation offered by Correspondence MBA
wish to increase their market worth by opting for institutions can be as good, even better than
MBA education programmes in distance educationregular full time education.
mode. IMT CDL is counted amongst the leadingQ: What advantages does Correspondence MBA
Distance MBA B-schools of the country. IMT-CDLoffer to the admission takers?
was recently awarded as the best B-school inA: IMT-CDL believes that it is offering
Correspondence learning for MBA by DainikCorrespondence MBA programmes that are at
Bhaskar newspaper.par with the best programmes. We have taken
In order to equip Correspondence MBA aspirantsseveral initiatives to continuously improve its
with all the relevant information on theprogrammes.
programmes offered by IMT CDL, brings to youWe use a unique combination of distance
the exclusive interview with Dr. Arun Mohaneducation, e-learning and personal contact
Sherry, Director, IMT CDL.programmes to create a hybrid learning
Excerpts from the interview:environment to students. Using e-Learning
Q: What makes IMT different from the other keyplatform, we offer our students access to a rich
market players when it comes todigital library with which they access top
Correspondence MBA?international journals, books, recorded classroom
A: The Institute of Management Technologyteaching material and a lot more in terms of a
(IMT), Ghaziabad is rated amongst the top 10Correspondence MBA.
business schools in India. It is widely recognized asIMT-CDL organizes personal contact programmes
a centre of excellence in MBA education, havingwhere classes are held at IMT campus and other
moulded itself according to the fast changinglocations to aid personal interaction. Its course
business and social environment over the last 29curriculum and contents are updated every six
years.months which keeps the contents fresh.
The institution is strategically located in Ghaziabad,Further, the institute takes its testing procedure
near Delhi, the national capital.and examinations very seriously. Its exams are
IMT boasts of one of the best infrastructure inheld by UPSC which conducts exams for civil
the country which is evident from its consistentservices also. This guarantees fairness of this
high ranking on infrastructure parameter. Itsprocess.
strength lies in its eminent faculty and the qualityIMT CDL is interested in delivering quality MBA
of its courses that have in many cases, beeneducation through Correspondence MBA programs
trendsetters.and it does not compromise on its intake,
The student fraternity is marked by a strongcourse-curriculum, delivery process and
camaraderie and the total dedication with whichexaminations.
the students involve themselves in the activitiesQ: What is the application process followed for
of the institute as cohesive group and which alsoadmission to Correspondence MBA courses?
hones their skills to excel in the fiercelyA: The admission to the various programmes of
competitive world of contemporary business. TheIMT-CDL is based on screening by the selection
remarkable sense of community at IMT starts incommittee. Admission to Three year/Two year
classrooms, where synergy can be witnessed(PGPM / Advanced PGDM) Programmes is
among the students and faculty members.through admission test to be conducted at the
IMT graduates, equipped with energy and drive,information centres by IMT-CDL.
take this same team spirit and individual skill baseAdmission test is also prescribed for Executive
to the work place, demonstrating a passion forPost Graduate Programme. For One Year Diploma
excellence and a characteristic IMT brand ofCourses, admission is done without entrance test.
commitment and go-getter attitude.The maximum duration for completing any course
Q: What are the Correspondence MBA areis the double number of years of normal duration.
offered by IMT-CDL?The following categories of persons are
A: IMT-CDL offers a wide spectrum ofexempted from Admission Test, if they are
management and information technologygraduates:
programmes. The curriculum is constantly updated-- Senior Public Administrators with 3 years of
to be in touch with the dynamic global and Indianexperience.
environment.-- Officers of Defence Services (serving personnel
Three-year Post-Graduate Programme inof Army, Air Force and Navy only) with 3 years
Management – the flagship programme andof service.
two-year advanced Post-Graduate Diploma in-- Academicians with 3 years of teaching
Management offered by IMT-CDL through theexperience.
distance mode is specially designed to equip the-- Technical or Legal Professionals/CA/ICWA/CS
students with a comprehensive managementMBBS/M-Tech with 3 years of experience.
education.-- Holder of One Year Diploma at IMT-CDL.
Two-year advanced Post-Graduate Diploma inQ: What is the fees of these programmes?
Management offers specialization in the areas ofA: The fees for the different programmes is:
Finance, Marketing, Systems, Operations and-- Three-year Post-Graduate Programme in
Human Resource Management.Management (Fee: Rs. 25,000 p.a)
For corporates and professionals, IMT-CDL offers-- Two-year Post-Graduate Diploma in
one-year Post-Graduate Programme (Executive)Management (Fee: Rs. 40,000 p.a)
and the two-year advanced Post-Graduate-- One-year Post-Graduate Diploma in
Programme in Management.Management (Executive) (Fee: Rs. 40,000 p.a)
IMT-CDL has corporate tie-ups with Airtel, IBM,-- Post-Graduate Diploma in Taxation (Fee: Rs.
Infosys, ONGC, Royal Bank of Scotland, Genpact25,000 p.a)
etc. which makes our Correspondence MBA-- Post-Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security (Fee:
programs sounder.Rs. 19,000 p.