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How to ApplyFor Prospectus and Application form, write to the Admissions Office along with a crossed Demand Draft for Rs.1000/- (Rs.500/- for SC/ ST/PWD candidates, with relevant certificates) drawn in favour of “Indian Institute of Plantation Management”, payable at Bengaluru. Application form can also be downloaded from Institute’s website and filled-in application along with fee may be sent to:

Dr. S. John Mano RajChairperson PGP

&Ms. Seema Bai

Admission Associate

Admission Office (PGP-ABPM)Indian Institute of Plantation Management

Jnana Bharathi Campus, P.O. Malathalli, Bengaluru-560 056Tel: 91-80-23212767, 91-80-23211716 (EPABX) Fax: 91-80-23212775

E-mail: admission_iipm@vsnl.net / admissions@iipmb.edu.inVisit our website : www.iipmb.edu.in

Valid Tests for Admission Last Date for Submitting Filled-in Application Forms to IIPM, Bangalore Test Dates

CAT Aspirants

31st January 2017 As per ScheduleMAT Aspirants

ATMA Aspirants

PAT Aspirants

ReservationThe Reservation for SC / ST / OBC / PWD candidates is applicable as per the Government of India rules, subject to meeting the other eligibility criteria for admission.

ScholarshipsMeritorious Scholarships from the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India. State

Government Scholarships for OBC Students.

Sponsored CandidatesIn the admission process, sponsored candidates are given due weightage for their experience. Candidates can take admission under the following five categories of sponsorship:

i) Sponsored by the Plantation Companies and Agri-Business Corporates. ii) Plantation owners.

i) Sponsorship by Central and State Governments.

ii) Sponsorship by International agencies and SAARC countries.

iii) In addition to above, candidates can also be sponsored by NRls and PIOs.

Foreign Students Foreign students can be admitted under the open and sponsored category. They may submit GMAT or any equivalent scores. Foreign students should be well versed in

English language. TOEFL/IELTS scores would be accepted as an indicator of the same.

Fee & Other Expenses• The tuition fee for 2 year program is Rs. 4,00,000/- payable in two installments.

• The tuition fee for international students and students sponsored by NRI’s / PIO’s is $ 9,000.

• This does not include mess charges, hostel rent & electricity charges, computer charges, expenses on books & reading material, field / industry / international (optional) visits and other personal expenses.

Detailed fee structure including other expenses is provided in the table below:

Sl. No. Particulars 1st Year fee 2nd Year fee

1 Tuition Fee : Rs. 4,00,000/-

`2,00,000.00 `2,00,000.00 a. Rs. 1,00,000/- First instalment

b. Rs. 1,00,000/- Second installment

2 Hostel fee/HK-Maintenance, Electricity & Water charges ` 39,000.00 `39000.00

3* Mess & cafeteria maintenance/service charges for academic year `55,500.00 `55,500.00

4 Computer Lab Fee (excluding consumables) for 2 years ` 15,000.00 --

5 Library fee for 2 years `10,000.00 --

6 CTS / Career Development Services Fee / ID Card Fee `5,000.00 `5,000.00

7 Sports & Cultural Activities `1,000.00 `1,000.00

8 Seminar / Conference Participation (utilized by the students) `1,000.00 --

9 Field/Industry Study Expenses `13,500.00 --

10 Refundable Caution Deposit (Subject to adjustments if any) `10,000.00 --

11 Convocation Fee -- `2,500.00

Sub Total `3,50,000.00 `3,03,000.00

OPTIONAL

12 Study Abroad on PGDM-ABPM for International Visit with Valid Passport `40,000.00 --

13 Laptop `45,000.00 --

14 Books and reading material expenses @ Rs. 4,000/- per semester `12,000.00 `12,000.00

Grand Total `4,47,000.00 `3,15,000.00

* Subject to change in CPI

Loan FacilitiesAs the PGDM-ABPM programme is AICTE approval & NBA accredited, the loan can be easily availed from any nationalized banks.

NBA Accredited and

Equivalent to MBA by AIU

Two Year Post Graduate Diploma in Management:

Agribusiness and Plantation Management (PGDM-ABPM)

2017-2019 (17th Batch)

The Institute

Indian Institute of Plantation Management (IIPM), a centre of excellence and the first of its kind National Institute, was established at the initiative of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. The Institute is co-promoted by the

Commodity Boards of India, viz., Coffee Board, Rubber Board, Tea Board, Spices Board and Plantation Industry Associations. IIPM has been conceived as a world renowned academic institution focusing in the field of plantation and associated agribusiness and commodity management education. IIPM has educational membership with The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of business (AACSB-USA) & European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD-Brussels) and obtained permanent accreditation from Higher Learning Accreditation Commission of Texas (HLACT-USA).

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT: AGRIBUSINESS & PLANTATION MANAGEMENT (PGDM-ABPM)

Approved by AICTE-MHRD-GOI, NBA Accredited, Equivalent to MBA by AIU

PGDM-ABPM Professional Management Programme aims at providing management education to the entrants in the plantation and associated agribusiness sector. The programme is aimed at combining grassroots action with global competition and equips the students for managerial positions in Plantation and Associated Agri Business Industries. The programme is unique in its kind, opening plentiful career advancement opportunities both in plantations and associated agribusiness sectors.

Curriculum Outline and Contents Programme Duration: 24 months Residential Programme commencing July 2017.

The programme is divided into 6 classroom trimesters covering 117 credits including Corporate Training Segment (summer internship) of 12 weeks. It integrates operational, behavioural, managerial and strategic aspects of business with a fusion of knowledge, skill, attitude, values and ethics. Industry–Institute–Interaction brings experts from plantation and associated agribusiness closer to the student community and the programme is customized to suit their requirements. The curriculum is also

updated periodically catering to the ever changing needs of industry. Students also have opportunities to interact with industry leaders through vision building talks.

Detailed Programme structure and credit hours:

Course Structure Duration Credits

Trimester – I(July – October)

1.1 Understanding Behaviour1.2 Financial Accounting for Management1.3 Written & Oral Communication Skills1.4 Information Technology for Management1.5 Managerial Economics

12 weeks 15

Trimester – II(November – January)

2.1 Production & Operations Management2.2 Marketing Management2.3 Human Resource Management2.4 Cost & Management Accounting2.5 Plantation & Agri-Commodity: Production

12 weeks 15

Field / Industry / International Study (FIS) (January – February) 04 weeks 06

Trimester – III(February – May)

3.1 Quantitative Methods & Research Methodology3.2 Rural Marketing3.3 Legal Aspects 0f Agri Business3.4 Financial Management & Capital Markets3.5 Customer Relationship Management

12 weeks 15

Corporate Training Segment (May – July) 12 weeks 15

Trimester – IV(July – October)

4.1 Plantation & Agri-Commodity: Manufacturing4.2 Consumer Behaviour4.3 Organisational Behaviour & Organisational Development4.4 International Commodity Management4.5 Economic Environment & Industrial Policy

12 weeks 15

Trimester – V(October – January )

5.1 Agri-Input Marketing5.2 Retailing & Distribution Management5.3 Strategic Management5.4 Logistics & Supply Chain Management5.5 International Business Management

12 weeks 15

National / International Study 04 weeks 06

Trimester – VI (February – May)

6.1 Management Control Systems6.2 Micro-Enterprise Management6.3 Agri Business Management Systems6.4 Micro-Finance for Agri-Plantation Business6.5 Commodity Futures Market

12 weeks 15

Career Planning & PlacementN(May-June)

Facilitating and Placement Orientation 08 weeks N/A

Total 100 weeks 117

Faculty and Students Excellence

Pursuing PGDM-ABPM (accredited by NBA) in IIPM is indeed a fascinating dream for many students and practitioners. The multicultural ambience, various courses catering to the demands of agribusiness sector and placement record have been attracting plenty of aspirants.

Our professors with national and international exposure and recognition, train and equip the future managers based on the research and consultancy on various disciplines. Individual development of students is ensured by maintaining a faculty-to-students ratio of 1:10. Students are encouraged to develop their scholarly talents and discover new intellectual interests. IIPM is a dynamic community filled with opportunities to be tapped. The commitment to teaching and intensive interaction with industry is a hallmark of IIPM.

Our Recognitions • The PGDM programme has been accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and given equivalence to MBA by AIU.

• ASSOCHAM National Educational Excellence Award, 2016

• Indo-Global Educational Excellence Award, 2015

• DNA Star Group Innovative B-School Award, 2015

The Institute has educational membership with The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB-USA) & European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD-Brussels) and obtained permanent accreditation from Higher Learning Accreditation Commission of Texas (HLACT-USA).

Teaching and Learning IIPM contributes to students through three primary activities: teaching, research and corporate training/internship. The Faculty and academic facilities viz., library, computer centre, technical lab, knowledge resource centre, placement unit, campus and academic ambience are unsurpassed by those of any institutions. The institute offers its teaching and learning transactions through lectures, video, seminar, group work, case study method, issue analysis, cyber learning, role plays, tasting (sensory test for product innovation), market survey, field & industry visits, study abroad and guest lectures. The Knowledge Resource Centre of the institute is equipped with state-of-the-art, digital language and communication skills lab, where students get a hands on experience to acquire business communication skills.

PGDM-ABPM (approved by AICTE) offers a range of sector-specific courses to meet the requirements of industry. The faculty carefully craft curriculum and develop effective Assurance of Learning (AoL) resources and best practices for student learning. The classroom sessions are supplemented with lecture, video, seminar, group work, role-play, cup tasting (sensory test), field & industrial visit, study abroad and guest lecture.

ABPM Study Abroad Program IIPM Study Abroad Program unit sponsors a variety of learning and non-credit courses that enroll students each year, making it one of the pioneer providers of agri-business and plantation management study abroad. The study aims at:

• Exposure to multinational companies and learning from reputed faculty from countries such as, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, China, USA, Africa and Indonesia.

• Establishing link between agri-business, commodity and plantations, coporatization and academics expertise around the world.

Alumni NetworksAlumni networks helps the students in various ways, e.g. providing assistance in Corporate Training Segment of the programme, taking some class room sessions for experience sharing, as well as providing conceptual inputs on latest ideas from industry

PlacementPlacement record has been bright and attractive. Graduates of the Institute are placed in leading agri business and plantation companies within the country, in African, South East Asian Countries, other European and Western Nations. There are immense career opportunities to serve anywhere in the value chain and in all functional areas of sectors such as Agri-inputs, Allied inputs, Banking, Supply Chain Management, Plantations, Retail, Food Processing, Commodity, Consultancy, International ABPM etc.,

Indicative list of organizations where our students are placed:

Agri and Allied Inputs Food Processing Retail & SCM Commodities Plantations Consultancy / Banking

Alltech Biotech (USA) Britannia India Aditya Birla Retail Ltd CommodityIndia.com Glenworth India (Waterfall Estates) Mahindra and Mahindra (Agri business Division)

Indan Seeds Griffith Foods BigBasket.Com ECOM Gill Coffee Trading Pvt. Limited (Switzerland)

Harrisons Malayalam Ltd., (HML) Transgraph Consulting Pvt. Ltd.

Syngenta Hindustan Coco Cola Beverages Private Ltd

Café Coffee Day Karvy ComTrade Karuturi Global (Ethiopia) Axis Bank

Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Company Ltd. (MAHYCO)

ITC India Limited Metro Cash and Carry National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Ltd., (NCDEX)

Manjushree Plantations ICICI BankKotak Mahendra

Monsanto India Parle Agro Industries Pvt. Ltd.

Reliance Industries Origo Commodities McLeod Russel Grameen Bank (Bangladesh)

Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd.

Sresta Naturals Spencer’s Retail (RPG Group)

Engelhart Commodities Olam International (Singapore) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)

Sinochem India Grafax Cotton (Zimbabwe) Synthite Industries State Trading Corporation Ltd.(STCL)

PT Hilton Duta Lestari (Indonesia) Spandana Microfinance

Sumitomo Chemicals The Himalaya Health Care Tata Global Beverages World Trade Centre (WTC), Dublin (Ireland)

Tata Coffee Ltd. Yes Bank Ltd.

Admission & Selection• The essential qualification for admission is a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university or institution with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% in case

of SC, ST and Persons with Disability) in agricultural and allied sciences or any other discipline.

• NRI / PIO / Foreign students can also apply.

• The candidates must have a valid score of CAT / MAT / ATMA / CMAT exam.

• Selection will be on the basis of academic record, test scores, writing skill and performance in group discussion and personal interview.

Message from the Director

I am pleased to welcome you to Indian Institute of Plantation Management (IIPM). IIPM has served as the nation’s flagship comprehensive institution of higher education. We are advancing Institute’s excellence in Plantation and Associated Agri commodity Business Education through high quality programs in teaching, research, onsite industry executive development programme and consultancy services. We continue to rank among the nation’s best Intensive-Institute-Industry-Interactive (4Is) sector school. IIPM is both the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, GOI / Commodity Boards of India endowed organization and the plantation industry-grant institution. More than 41,000 executives, corporate managers, planters, Small and Medium Entrepreneurs, Commodity Boards officials, R & D scientists and students around the country and other developing nations have participated in our programs. Our campus is set in a beautiful landscape with a spectacular view of Bengaluru –a highly living environment that encourages interaction and camaraderie. Our

distinguished faculty having extensive ties with the leading agribusiness and plantation community invite the best leaders / industry experts into the programs as visiting faculty and guest speakers. These initiatives deliver on our mission to generate leading-edge knowledge and world class leaders.

I invite you to our campus to explore further with our faculty and students on limitless opportunities that make IIPM, a truly special place.

Prof. V. G. Dhanakumar

The Institute

Indian Institute of Plantation Management (IIPM), a centre of excellence and the first of its kind National Institute, was established at the initiative of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. The Institute is co-promoted by the

Commodity Boards of India, viz., Coffee Board, Rubber Board, Tea Board, Spices Board and Plantation Industry Associations. IIPM has been conceived as a world renowned academic institution focusing in the field of plantation and associated agribusiness and commodity management education. IIPM has educational membership with The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of business (AACSB-USA) & European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD-Brussels) and obtained permanent accreditation from Higher Learning Accreditation Commission of Texas (HLACT-USA).

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT: AGRIBUSINESS & PLANTATION MANAGEMENT (PGDM-ABPM)

Approved by AICTE-MHRD-GOI, NBA Accredited, Equivalent to MBA by AIU

PGDM-ABPM Professional Management Programme aims at providing management education to the entrants in the plantation and associated agribusiness sector. The programme is aimed at combining grassroots action with global competition and equips the students for managerial positions in Plantation and Associated Agri Business Industries. The programme is unique in its kind, opening plentiful career advancement opportunities both in plantations and associated agribusiness sectors.

Curriculum Outline and Contents Programme Duration: 24 months Residential Programme commencing July 2017.

The programme is divided into 6 classroom trimesters covering 117 credits including Corporate Training Segment (summer internship) of 12 weeks. It integrates operational, behavioural, managerial and strategic aspects of business with a fusion of knowledge, skill, attitude, values and ethics. Industry–Institute–Interaction brings experts from plantation and associated agribusiness closer to the student community and the programme is customized to suit their requirements. The curriculum is also

updated periodically catering to the ever changing needs of industry. Students also have opportunities to interact with industry leaders through vision building talks.

Detailed Programme structure and credit hours:

Course Structure Duration Credits

Trimester – I(July – October)

1.1 Understanding Behaviour1.2 Financial Accounting for Management1.3 Written & Oral Communication Skills1.4 Information Technology for Management1.5 Managerial Economics

12 weeks 15

Trimester – II(November – January)

2.1 Production & Operations Management2.2 Marketing Management2.3 Human Resource Management2.4 Cost & Management Accounting2.5 Plantation & Agri-Commodity: Production

12 weeks 15

Field / Industry / International Study (FIS) (January – February) 04 weeks 06

Trimester – III(February – May)

3.1 Quantitative Methods & Research Methodology3.2 Rural Marketing3.3 Legal Aspects 0f Agri Business3.4 Financial Management & Capital Markets3.5 Customer Relationship Management

12 weeks 15

Corporate Training Segment (May – July) 12 weeks 15

Trimester – IV(July – October)

4.1 Plantation & Agri-Commodity: Manufacturing4.2 Consumer Behaviour4.3 Organisational Behaviour & Organisational Development4.4 International Commodity Management4.5 Economic Environment & Industrial Policy

12 weeks 15

Trimester – V(October – January )

5.1 Agri-Input Marketing5.2 Retailing & Distribution Management5.3 Strategic Management5.4 Logistics & Supply Chain Management5.5 International Business Management

12 weeks 15

National / International Study 04 weeks 06

Trimester – VI (February – May)

6.1 Management Control Systems6.2 Micro-Enterprise Management6.3 Agri Business Management Systems6.4 Micro-Finance for Agri-Plantation Business6.5 Commodity Futures Market

12 weeks 15

Career Planning & PlacementN(May-June)

Facilitating and Placement Orientation 08 weeks N/A

Total 100 weeks 117

Faculty and Students Excellence

Pursuing PGDM-ABPM (accredited by NBA) in IIPM is indeed a fascinating dream for many students and practitioners. The multicultural ambience, various courses catering to the demands of agribusiness sector and placement record have been attracting plenty of aspirants.

Our professors with national and international exposure and recognition, train and equip the future managers based on the research and consultancy on various disciplines. Individual development of students is ensured by maintaining a faculty-to-students ratio of 1:10. Students are encouraged to develop their scholarly talents and discover new intellectual interests. IIPM is a dynamic community filled with opportunities to be tapped. The commitment to teaching and intensive interaction with industry is a hallmark of IIPM.

Our Recognitions • The PGDM programme has been accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and given equivalence to MBA by AIU.

• ASSOCHAM National Educational Excellence Award, 2016

• Indo-Global Educational Excellence Award, 2015

• DNA Star Group Innovative B-School Award, 2015

The Institute has educational membership with The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB-USA) & European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD-Brussels) and obtained permanent accreditation from Higher Learning Accreditation Commission of Texas (HLACT-USA).

Teaching and Learning IIPM contributes to students through three primary activities: teaching, research and corporate training/internship. The Faculty and academic facilities viz., library, computer centre, technical lab, knowledge resource centre, placement unit, campus and academic ambience are unsurpassed by those of any institutions. The institute offers its teaching and learning transactions through lectures, video, seminar, group work, case study method, issue analysis, cyber learning, role plays, tasting (sensory test for product innovation), market survey, field & industry visits, study abroad and guest lectures. The Knowledge Resource Centre of the institute is equipped with state-of-the-art, digital language and communication skills lab, where students get a hands on experience to acquire business communication skills.

PGDM-ABPM (approved by AICTE) offers a range of sector-specific courses to meet the requirements of industry. The faculty carefully craft curriculum and develop effective Assurance of Learning (AoL) resources and best practices for student learning. The classroom sessions are supplemented with lecture, video, seminar, group work, role-play, cup tasting (sensory test), field & industrial visit, study abroad and guest lecture.

ABPM Study Abroad Program IIPM Study Abroad Program unit sponsors a variety of learning and non-credit courses that enroll students each year, making it one of the pioneer providers of agri-business and plantation management study abroad. The study aims at:

• Exposure to multinational companies and learning from reputed faculty from countries such as, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, China, USA, Africa and Indonesia.

• Establishing link between agri-business, commodity and plantations, coporatization and academics expertise around the world.

Alumni NetworksAlumni networks helps the students in various ways, e.g. providing assistance in Corporate Training Segment of the programme, taking some class room sessions for experience sharing, as well as providing conceptual inputs on latest ideas from industry

PlacementPlacement record has been bright and attractive. Graduates of the Institute are placed in leading agri business and plantation companies within the country, in African, South East Asian Countries, other European and Western Nations. There are immense career opportunities to serve anywhere in the value chain and in all functional areas of sectors such as Agri-inputs, Allied inputs, Banking, Supply Chain Management, Plantations, Retail, Food Processing, Commodity, Consultancy, International ABPM etc.,

Indicative list of organizations where our students are placed:

Agri and Allied Inputs Food Processing Retail & SCM Commodities Plantations Consultancy / Banking

Alltech Biotech (USA) Britannia India Aditya Birla Retail Ltd CommodityIndia.com Glenworth India (Waterfall Estates) Mahindra and Mahindra (Agri business Division)

Indan Seeds Griffith Foods BigBasket.Com ECOM Gill Coffee Trading Pvt. Limited (Switzerland)

Harrisons Malayalam Ltd., (HML) Transgraph Consulting Pvt. Ltd.

Syngenta Hindustan Coco Cola Beverages Private Ltd

Café Coffee Day Karvy ComTrade Karuturi Global (Ethiopia) Axis Bank

Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Company Ltd. (MAHYCO)

ITC India Limited Metro Cash and Carry National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Ltd., (NCDEX)

Manjushree Plantations ICICI BankKotak Mahendra

Monsanto India Parle Agro Industries Pvt. Ltd.

Reliance Industries Origo Commodities McLeod Russel Grameen Bank (Bangladesh)

Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd.

Sresta Naturals Spencer’s Retail (RPG Group)

Engelhart Commodities Olam International (Singapore) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)

Sinochem India Grafax Cotton (Zimbabwe) Synthite Industries State Trading Corporation Ltd.(STCL)

PT Hilton Duta Lestari (Indonesia) Spandana Microfinance

Sumitomo Chemicals The Himalaya Health Care Tata Global Beverages World Trade Centre (WTC), Dublin (Ireland)

Tata Coffee Ltd. Yes Bank Ltd.

Admission & Selection• The essential qualification for admission is a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university or institution with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% in case

of SC, ST and Persons with Disability) in agricultural and allied sciences or any other discipline.

• NRI / PIO / Foreign students can also apply.

• The candidates must have a valid score of CAT / MAT / ATMA / CMAT exam.

• Selection will be on the basis of academic record, test scores, writing skill and performance in group discussion and personal interview.

Message from the Director

I am pleased to welcome you to Indian Institute of Plantation Management (IIPM). IIPM has served as the nation’s flagship comprehensive institution of higher education. We are advancing Institute’s excellence in Plantation and Associated Agri commodity Business Education through high quality programs in teaching, research, onsite industry executive development programme and consultancy services. We continue to rank among the nation’s best Intensive-Institute-Industry-Interactive (4Is) sector school. IIPM is both the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, GOI / Commodity Boards of India endowed organization and the plantation industry-grant institution. More than 41,000 executives, corporate managers, planters, Small and Medium Entrepreneurs, Commodity Boards officials, R & D scientists and students around the country and other developing nations have participated in our programs. Our campus is set in a beautiful landscape with a spectacular view of Bengaluru –a highly living environment that encourages interaction and camaraderie. Our

distinguished faculty having extensive ties with the leading agribusiness and plantation community invite the best leaders / industry experts into the programs as visiting faculty and guest speakers. These initiatives deliver on our mission to generate leading-edge knowledge and world class leaders.

I invite you to our campus to explore further with our faculty and students on limitless opportunities that make IIPM, a truly special place.

Prof. V. G. Dhanakumar

The Institute

Indian Institute of Plantation Management (IIPM), a centre of excellence and the first of its kind National Institute, was established at the initiative of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. The Institute is co-promoted by the

Commodity Boards of India, viz., Coffee Board, Rubber Board, Tea Board, Spices Board and Plantation Industry Associations. IIPM has been conceived as a world renowned academic institution focusing in the field of plantation and associated agribusiness and commodity management education. IIPM has educational membership with The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of business (AACSB-USA) & European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD-Brussels) and obtained permanent accreditation from Higher Learning Accreditation Commission of Texas (HLACT-USA).

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT: AGRIBUSINESS & PLANTATION MANAGEMENT (PGDM-ABPM)

Approved by AICTE-MHRD-GOI, NBA Accredited, Equivalent to MBA by AIU

PGDM-ABPM Professional Management Programme aims at providing management education to the entrants in the plantation and associated agribusiness sector. The programme is aimed at combining grassroots action with global competition and equips the students for managerial positions in Plantation and Associated Agri Business Industries. The programme is unique in its kind, opening plentiful career advancement opportunities both in plantations and associated agribusiness sectors.

Curriculum Outline and Contents Programme Duration: 24 months Residential Programme commencing July 2017.

The programme is divided into 6 classroom trimesters covering 117 credits including Corporate Training Segment (summer internship) of 12 weeks. It integrates operational, behavioural, managerial and strategic aspects of business with a fusion of knowledge, skill, attitude, values and ethics. Industry–Institute–Interaction brings experts from plantation and associated agribusiness closer to the student community and the programme is customized to suit their requirements. The curriculum is also

updated periodically catering to the ever changing needs of industry. Students also have opportunities to interact with industry leaders through vision building talks.

Detailed Programme structure and credit hours:

Course Structure Duration Credits

Trimester – I(July – October)

1.1 Understanding Behaviour1.2 Financial Accounting for Management1.3 Written & Oral Communication Skills1.4 Information Technology for Management1.5 Managerial Economics

12 weeks 15

Trimester – II(November – January)

2.1 Production & Operations Management2.2 Marketing Management2.3 Human Resource Management2.4 Cost & Management Accounting2.5 Plantation & Agri-Commodity: Production

12 weeks 15

Field / Industry / International Study (FIS) (January – February) 04 weeks 06

Trimester – III(February – May)

3.1 Quantitative Methods & Research Methodology3.2 Rural Marketing3.3 Legal Aspects 0f Agri Business3.4 Financial Management & Capital Markets3.5 Customer Relationship Management

12 weeks 15

Corporate Training Segment (May – July) 12 weeks 15

Trimester – IV(July – October)

4.1 Plantation & Agri-Commodity: Manufacturing4.2 Consumer Behaviour4.3 Organisational Behaviour & Organisational Development4.4 International Commodity Management4.5 Economic Environment & Industrial Policy

12 weeks 15

Trimester – V(October – January )

5.1 Agri-Input Marketing5.2 Retailing & Distribution Management5.3 Strategic Management5.4 Logistics & Supply Chain Management5.5 International Business Management

12 weeks 15

National / International Study 04 weeks 06

Trimester – VI (February – May)

6.1 Management Control Systems6.2 Micro-Enterprise Management6.3 Agri Business Management Systems6.4 Micro-Finance for Agri-Plantation Business6.5 Commodity Futures Market

12 weeks 15

Career Planning & PlacementN(May-June)

Facilitating and Placement Orientation 08 weeks N/A

Total 100 weeks 117

Faculty and Students Excellence

Pursuing PGDM-ABPM (accredited by NBA) in IIPM is indeed a fascinating dream for many students and practitioners. The multicultural ambience, various courses catering to the demands of agribusiness sector and placement record have been attracting plenty of aspirants.

Our professors with national and international exposure and recognition, train and equip the future managers based on the research and consultancy on various disciplines. Individual development of students is ensured by maintaining a faculty-to-students ratio of 1:10. Students are encouraged to develop their scholarly talents and discover new intellectual interests. IIPM is a dynamic community filled with opportunities to be tapped. The commitment to teaching and intensive interaction with industry is a hallmark of IIPM.

Our Recognitions • The PGDM programme has been accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and given equivalence to MBA by AIU.

• ASSOCHAM National Educational Excellence Award, 2016

• Indo-Global Educational Excellence Award, 2015

• DNA Star Group Innovative B-School Award, 2015

The Institute has educational membership with The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB-USA) & European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD-Brussels) and obtained permanent accreditation from Higher Learning Accreditation Commission of Texas (HLACT-USA).

Teaching and Learning IIPM contributes to students through three primary activities: teaching, research and corporate training/internship. The Faculty and academic facilities viz., library, computer centre, technical lab, knowledge resource centre, placement unit, campus and academic ambience are unsurpassed by those of any institutions. The institute offers its teaching and learning transactions through lectures, video, seminar, group work, case study method, issue analysis, cyber learning, role plays, tasting (sensory test for product innovation), market survey, field & industry visits, study abroad and guest lectures. The Knowledge Resource Centre of the institute is equipped with state-of-the-art, digital language and communication skills lab, where students get a hands on experience to acquire business communication skills.

PGDM-ABPM (approved by AICTE) offers a range of sector-specific courses to meet the requirements of industry. The faculty carefully craft curriculum and develop effective Assurance of Learning (AoL) resources and best practices for student learning. The classroom sessions are supplemented with lecture, video, seminar, group work, role-play, cup tasting (sensory test), field & industrial visit, study abroad and guest lecture.

ABPM Study Abroad Program IIPM Study Abroad Program unit sponsors a variety of learning and non-credit courses that enroll students each year, making it one of the pioneer providers of agri-business and plantation management study abroad. The study aims at:

• Exposure to multinational companies and learning from reputed faculty from countries such as, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, China, USA, Africa and Indonesia.

• Establishing link between agri-business, commodity and plantations, coporatization and academics expertise around the world.

Alumni NetworksAlumni networks helps the students in various ways, e.g. providing assistance in Corporate Training Segment of the programme, taking some class room sessions for experience sharing, as well as providing conceptual inputs on latest ideas from industry

PlacementPlacement record has been bright and attractive. Graduates of the Institute are placed in leading agri business and plantation companies within the country, in African, South East Asian Countries, other European and Western Nations. There are immense career opportunities to serve anywhere in the value chain and in all functional areas of sectors such as Agri-inputs, Allied inputs, Banking, Supply Chain Management, Plantations, Retail, Food Processing, Commodity, Consultancy, International ABPM etc.,

Indicative list of organizations where our students are placed:

Agri and Allied Inputs Food Processing Retail & SCM Commodities Plantations Consultancy / Banking

Alltech Biotech (USA) Britannia India Aditya Birla Retail Ltd CommodityIndia.com Glenworth India (Waterfall Estates) Mahindra and Mahindra (Agri business Division)

Indan Seeds Griffith Foods BigBasket.Com ECOM Gill Coffee Trading Pvt. Limited (Switzerland)

Harrisons Malayalam Ltd., (HML) Transgraph Consulting Pvt. Ltd.

Syngenta Hindustan Coco Cola Beverages Private Ltd

Café Coffee Day Karvy ComTrade Karuturi Global (Ethiopia) Axis Bank

Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Company Ltd. (MAHYCO)

ITC India Limited Metro Cash and Carry National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Ltd., (NCDEX)

Manjushree Plantations ICICI BankKotak Mahendra

Monsanto India Parle Agro Industries Pvt. Ltd.

Reliance Industries Origo Commodities McLeod Russel Grameen Bank (Bangladesh)

Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd.

Sresta Naturals Spencer’s Retail (RPG Group)

Engelhart Commodities Olam International (Singapore) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)

Sinochem India Grafax Cotton (Zimbabwe) Synthite Industries State Trading Corporation Ltd.(STCL)

PT Hilton Duta Lestari (Indonesia) Spandana Microfinance

Sumitomo Chemicals The Himalaya Health Care Tata Global Beverages World Trade Centre (WTC), Dublin (Ireland)

Tata Coffee Ltd. Yes Bank Ltd.

Admission & Selection• The essential qualification for admission is a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university or institution with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% in case

of SC, ST and Persons with Disability) in agricultural and allied sciences or any other discipline.

• NRI / PIO / Foreign students can also apply.

• The candidates must have a valid score of CAT / MAT / ATMA / CMAT exam.

• Selection will be on the basis of academic record, test scores, writing skill and performance in group discussion and personal interview.

Message from the Director

I am pleased to welcome you to Indian Institute of Plantation Management (IIPM). IIPM has served as the nation’s flagship comprehensive institution of higher education. We are advancing Institute’s excellence in Plantation and Associated Agri commodity Business Education through high quality programs in teaching, research, onsite industry executive development programme and consultancy services. We continue to rank among the nation’s best Intensive-Institute-Industry-Interactive (4Is) sector school. IIPM is both the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, GOI / Commodity Boards of India endowed organization and the plantation industry-grant institution. More than 41,000 executives, corporate managers, planters, Small and Medium Entrepreneurs, Commodity Boards officials, R & D scientists and students around the country and other developing nations have participated in our programs. Our campus is set in a beautiful landscape with a spectacular view of Bengaluru –a highly living environment that encourages interaction and camaraderie. Our

distinguished faculty having extensive ties with the leading agribusiness and plantation community invite the best leaders / industry experts into the programs as visiting faculty and guest speakers. These initiatives deliver on our mission to generate leading-edge knowledge and world class leaders.

I invite you to our campus to explore further with our faculty and students on limitless opportunities that make IIPM, a truly special place.

Prof. V. G. Dhanakumar

MC&IMSJ&E MHRD

MMA& MTA

How to ApplyFor Prospectus and Application form, write to the Admissions Office along with a crossed Demand Draft for Rs.1000/- (Rs.500/- for SC/ ST/PWD candidates, with relevant certificates) drawn in favour of “Indian Institute of Plantation Management”, payable at Bengaluru. Application form can also be downloaded from Institute’s website and filled-in application along with fee may be sent to:

Dr. S. John Mano RajChairperson PGP

&Ms. Seema Bai

Admission Associate

Admission Office (PGP-ABPM)Indian Institute of Plantation Management

Jnana Bharathi Campus, P.O. Malathalli, Bengaluru-560 056Tel: 91-80-23212767, 91-80-23211716 (EPABX) Fax: 91-80-23212775

E-mail: admission_iipm@vsnl.net / admissions@iipmb.edu.inVisit our website : www.iipmb.edu.in

Valid Tests for Admission Last Date for Submitting Filled-in Application Forms to IIPM, Bangalore Test Dates

CAT Aspirants

31st January 2017 As per ScheduleMAT Aspirants

ATMA Aspirants

PAT Aspirants

ReservationThe Reservation for SC / ST / OBC / PWD candidates is applicable as per the Government of India rules, subject to meeting the other eligibility criteria for admission.

ScholarshipsMeritorious Scholarships from the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India. State

Government Scholarships for OBC Students.

Sponsored CandidatesIn the admission process, sponsored candidates are given due weightage for their experience. Candidates can take admission under the following five categories of sponsorship:

i) Sponsored by the Plantation Companies and Agri-Business Corporates. ii) Plantation owners.

i) Sponsorship by Central and State Governments.

ii) Sponsorship by International agencies and SAARC countries.

iii) In addition to above, candidates can also be sponsored by NRls and PIOs.

Foreign Students Foreign students can be admitted under the open and sponsored category. They may submit GMAT or any equivalent scores. Foreign students should be well versed in

English language. TOEFL/IELTS scores would be accepted as an indicator of the same.

Fee & Other Expenses• The tuition fee for 2 year program is Rs. 4,00,000/- payable in two installments.

• The tuition fee for international students and students sponsored by NRI’s / PIO’s is $ 9,000.

• This does not include mess charges, hostel rent & electricity charges, computer charges, expenses on books & reading material, field / industry / international (optional) visits and other personal expenses.

Detailed fee structure including other expenses is provided in the table below:

Sl. No. Particulars 1st Year fee 2nd Year fee

1 Tuition Fee : Rs. 4,00,000/-

`2,00,000.00 `2,00,000.00 a. Rs. 1,00,000/- First instalment

b. Rs. 1,00,000/- Second installment

2 Hostel fee/HK-Maintenance, Electricity & Water charges ` 39,000.00 `39000.00

3* Mess & cafeteria maintenance/service charges for academic year `55,500.00 `55,500.00

4 Computer Lab Fee (excluding consumables) for 2 years ` 15,000.00 --

5 Library fee for 2 years `10,000.00 --

6 CTS / Career Development Services Fee / ID Card Fee `5,000.00 `5,000.00

7 Sports & Cultural Activities `1,000.00 `1,000.00

8 Seminar / Conference Participation (utilized by the students) `1,000.00 --

9 Field/Industry Study Expenses `13,500.00 --

10 Refundable Caution Deposit (Subject to adjustments if any) `10,000.00 --

11 Convocation Fee -- `2,500.00

Sub Total `3,50,000.00 `3,03,000.00

OPTIONAL

12 Study Abroad on PGDM-ABPM for International Visit with Valid Passport `40,000.00 --

13 Laptop `45,000.00 --

14 Books and reading material expenses @ Rs. 4,000/- per semester `12,000.00 `12,000.00

Grand Total `4,47,000.00 `3,15,000.00

* Subject to change in CPI

Loan FacilitiesAs the PGDM-ABPM programme is AICTE approval & NBA accredited, the loan can be easily availed from any nationalized banks.

NBA Accredited and

Equivalent to MBA by AIU

Two Year Post Graduate Diploma in Management:

Agribusiness and Plantation Management (PGDM-ABPM)

2017-2019 (17th Batch)

MC&IMSJ&E MHRD

MMA& MTA

How to ApplyFor Prospectus and Application form, write to the Admissions Office along with a crossed Demand Draft for Rs.1000/- (Rs.500/- for SC/ ST/PWD candidates, with relevant certificates) drawn in favour of “Indian Institute of Plantation Management”, payable at Bengaluru. Application form can also be downloaded from Institute’s website and filled-in application along with fee may be sent to:

Dr. S. John Mano RajChairperson PGP

&Ms. Seema Bai

Admission Associate

Admission Office (PGP-ABPM)Indian Institute of Plantation Management

Jnana Bharathi Campus, P.O. Malathalli, Bengaluru-560 056Tel: 91-80-23212767, 91-80-23211716 (EPABX) Fax: 91-80-23212775

E-mail: admission_iipm@vsnl.net / admissions@iipmb.edu.inVisit our website : www.iipmb.edu.in

Valid Tests for Admission Last Date for Submitting Filled-in Application Forms to IIPM, Bangalore Test Dates

CAT Aspirants

31st January 2017 As per ScheduleMAT Aspirants

ATMA Aspirants

PAT Aspirants

ReservationThe Reservation for SC / ST / OBC / PWD candidates is applicable as per the Government of India rules, subject to meeting the other eligibility criteria for admission.

ScholarshipsMeritorious Scholarships from the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India. State

Government Scholarships for OBC Students.

Sponsored CandidatesIn the admission process, sponsored candidates are given due weightage for their experience. Candidates can take admission under the following five categories of sponsorship:

i) Sponsored by the Plantation Companies and Agri-Business Corporates. ii) Plantation owners.

i) Sponsorship by Central and State Governments.

ii) Sponsorship by International agencies and SAARC countries.

iii) In addition to above, candidates can also be sponsored by NRls and PIOs.

Foreign Students Foreign students can be admitted under the open and sponsored category. They may submit GMAT or any equivalent scores. Foreign students should be well versed in

English language. TOEFL/IELTS scores would be accepted as an indicator of the same.

Fee & Other Expenses• The tuition fee for 2 year program is Rs. 4,00,000/- payable in two installments.

• The tuition fee for international students and students sponsored by NRI’s / PIO’s is $ 9,000.

• This does not include mess charges, hostel rent & electricity charges, computer charges, expenses on books & reading material, field / industry / international (optional) visits and other personal expenses.

Detailed fee structure including other expenses is provided in the table below:

Sl. No. Particulars 1st Year fee 2nd Year fee

1 Tuition Fee : Rs. 4,00,000/-

`2,00,000.00 `2,00,000.00 a. Rs. 1,00,000/- First instalment

b. Rs. 1,00,000/- Second installment

2 Hostel fee/HK-Maintenance, Electricity & Water charges ` 39,000.00 `39000.00

3* Mess & cafeteria maintenance/service charges for academic year `55,500.00 `55,500.00

4 Computer Lab Fee (excluding consumables) for 2 years ` 15,000.00 --

5 Library fee for 2 years `10,000.00 --

6 CTS / Career Development Services Fee / ID Card Fee `5,000.00 `5,000.00

7 Sports & Cultural Activities `1,000.00 `1,000.00

8 Seminar / Conference Participation (utilized by the students) `1,000.00 --

9 Field/Industry Study Expenses `13,500.00 --

10 Refundable Caution Deposit (Subject to adjustments if any) `10,000.00 --

11 Convocation Fee -- `2,500.00

Sub Total `3,50,000.00 `3,03,000.00

OPTIONAL

12 Study Abroad on PGDM-ABPM for International Visit with Valid Passport `40,000.00 --

13 Laptop `45,000.00 --

14 Books and reading material expenses @ Rs. 4,000/- per semester `12,000.00 `12,000.00

Grand Total `4,47,000.00 `3,15,000.00

* Subject to change in CPI

Loan FacilitiesAs the PGDM-ABPM programme is AICTE approval & NBA accredited, the loan can be easily availed from any nationalized banks.

NBA Accredited and

Equivalent to MBA by AIU

Two Year Post Graduate Diploma in Management:

Agribusiness and Plantation Management (PGDM-ABPM)

2017-2019 (17th Batch)