It focuses on Management techniques with the ultimate objective of creating a nucleus of like-minded individuals, in the top echelons of government, public and private sector, who can work together for the common goal of enhancing nation's competitiveness. NMP is modified as Consortium Executive Management Programme (Consortium Executive MBA in Partnership with ESCP-EAP, Paris). This programme is recognized by AICTE and has the accreditation of AMBA, Association of MBAs (U.K.)
Objectives
The key objectives of the programme are to develop:
- Contour mapping and appreciation of business realities
- Holistic business perspective
- Global sensitivity and mindset
- Capability to create wealth
- Thirst for competitive advantage;
- Pursuit for transformation; and
- Desire for performance excellence
Pedagogy
Teaching is based on recent research materials and experience gathered from around the world. The pedagogy of the programme is highly interactive. It envisages substantial participation and action learning. Teaching methods include lectures, cases, seminars, group discussions, business games, role plays, simulations, exercises, structured and unstructured group work and field visits. The emphasis is on involving participants to make learning participant-centric and help them relate the concepts, ideas and theories to their own experience. Consistent with recent advances in training technology, the programme integrates the use of computers with learning of basic principles in different functional areas.
Group Activities
A lot of work is assigned to the participants in small groups. This provides an opportunity to examine a problem collectively and to learn from each other s experiences. The group learning activities can be broadly classified into two categories:
- Group assignments/submission with presentations; and
- Case analysis as part of course work.
- Group tasks in Learning by Doing.
These exercises emphasize on getting things done and are included as part of course work.
International Component
After completion of 1 2 months course at MDI, participants are given international exposure for a period of 45 days in European Business Schools, where they undergo 3 credit courses.
Evaluation
Participants are evaluated on a continuous basis with quizzes, assignments, tests and examinations. There is a final examination at the end of each term. Course evaluation is in terms of letter grades. Participants are required to achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average in each term, as well as a minimum letter grade in each course. The overall performance in the programme would also include the evaluation of the project work/ dissertation. The dissertatio/project report has to be submitted within 3 months of completion of courses, otherwise the candidate shall stand debarred from the programme.
One should complete all component of NMP within a period of two years from the date of start of the batch.
Diploma
Participants who successfully complete the Programme are awarded the Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM).
Awards
- Prime Minister's medal - awarded for the best overall performance in the programme.
- Finance Minister's medal - awarded for the best performance in the finance elective courses.
- The Department of Personnel, Government of India medal - awarded for the best performance in the HRM elective courses
- ITC medal - awarded for the best performance in the marketing elective courses.
Placements
Assistance will be provided for placements of self-sponsored candidates.
Eligibility
i) An applicant should have:
- A minimum of 3-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline recognized by the Association of Indian Universities / AICTE as eligible for Post-Graduate Studies in Management.
- Minimum 5 years of post qualification executive work experience.
ii) An Applicant to the National Management Programme should be either:
- A Class I officer belonging to any Central or State Services, or
- A Class I officer in a Public Sector inclusive of Banks, Financial Institutions or a Private Sector Undertaking carrying adequate management responsibilities, or
- A self-sponsored candidate
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