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Background
Growth of the manufacturing sector in India has been recognized as a key thrust area by the Government of India. The National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council (NMCC) has been constituted by the Government of India. One of the key objectives of NMCC, among others, is to serve as a policy forum for enhancing the competitiveness of Indian manufacturing sector.
The NMCC has drawn up a long term manufacturing strategy which includes strengthening education and training at various levels. For implementation of this strategy of creating visionary leadership in manufacturing sector, four programs for training of different level of engineers/managers working in manufacturing sector are structured under the guidance of Professor Shoji Shiba. A renowned international expert in the manufacturing sector, and a recipient of the Deming Prize, Professor Shoji Shiba has been associated for more than a decade with very successful Leaders for Manufacturing Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. One such Program is one year Post Graduate Program for Executives for Visionary Leadership in Manufacturing (PGPEX-VLM) jointly to be conducted by IIM Calcutta, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Madras.
The Government of India and the Government of Japan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in the year 2007 that includes “Cooperation within the framework of Japan-assisted ‘Visionary Leadership in Manufacturing Program’, under which Japanese manufacturing management and skills will be transferred to senior managers of Indian manufacturing industry”. Under the terms of the MOU, the Government of Japan has agreed to extend cooperation to support transfer of Japanese expertise and visit to manufacturing centers of excellence in Japan for the four VLM Programs.
The objectives, contents, curriculum, pedagogy, and modalities of the PGPEX-VLM Program have been designed by the IIM Calcutta, IIT Kanpur and IIT Madras in consultation with industry, Confederation of Indian Industry, Japanese International Cooperation Agency, NMCC and MHRD. The first batch of the PGPEX-VLM Program was admitted in August 2007 and graduated in August 2008. All of them have been well placed in leading manufacturing industries in the country. The second batch has been admitted in
August 2008 and currently in progress.The third batch is scheduled to be admitted in April 2009.
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Major Attributes of VLM Program
Joint Program of Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC), Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) and Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM). Supported by Japanese International Cooperative Agency. One year full time residential program. 32 weeks classroom interaction, case studies, tutorials, lab sessions, project work at IIMC, IITM and IITK; total 960 interaction hours. 11-13 weeks internship in industry. 4-6 weeks industry visits in India and abroad. The program is meant for promising engineers drawn from the manufacturing sector, who have the potential for top management positions. The program will involve development of leadership and management skills together with cutting edge technology awareness and proficiency. The program will have a proper balance of theoretical inputs and practical training to develop a high degree of leadership skill which would enable Indian companies convert manufacturing into a competitive weapon.
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Certification
A joint Post Graduate Diploma in Management for Executives in Manufacturing by IIM Calcutta, IIT Kanpur and IIT Madras is awarded after the successful completion of the Program.
Batch Size
The batch size for 2009-2010 session will be 30 to 35.
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Eligibility
Education
A First-Class Degree in any branch of Engineering.
Work Experience
Minimum of 5 years and maximum of 10 years in manufacturing and related sector; holding responsibilities in production planning and control, research, design and development, quality control, plant engineering, maintenance, marketing etc.
Candidates may be sponsored by their employers or they may be self-sponsored. There is no upper limit of work experience for the company sponsored candidates.
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Course Structure
Total Classroom Contact Hours: 960
IIM Calcutta
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Environment of Manufacturing
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Functional Knowledge
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Manufacturing Systems & Technology
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Manufacturing Strategy Production Management Project Management ERP, Workflow & BPR
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Leadership & Desigion Making
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IIT Kanpur and IIT Madras
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Manufacturting Systems & Technology
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Supply Chain Management Technology Management Product Design Prototyping New Product Management Frontier Technologies for Manufacturing Automation & Robotics Computer Integrated Manufacturing Advanced Materials
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Leadership & Decision Making
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Problem Formulation Data Analysis Communication
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Pedagogy
Learning through team based approach for addressing complex issues. Course delivery through an appropriate mix of class room lectures, case studies, individual and team assignments.
Industry Tours
Industry visits both within and outside India will be arranged with an objective of understanding global manufacturing environment.
Industry Internship
The students will be required to do an industry internship for eleven to thirteen weeks. The objective of the internship is to provide an opportunity for doing state-of-art research leading to a product/process redesign or an innovation.
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Admission Process
Selection of the candidates will be made on the basis of his/her academic background, which has to be consistently first division/first class from school board examination level to graduation level, relevant work experience, employer’s recommendations, performance in the Aptitude Test and Personal Interview to be conducted jointly by IIMC, IITK and IITM.
Fees
Tuition Fees for the VLM program is Rs. 7,00,000. In addition expenses incurred for boarding, lodging, traveling and industry visit within India and abroad are to be borne by the students.
Tuition fees of Rs. 7 lakhs have to be paid in four installments of Rs. 3,00,000 (Rs. Three lakhs only) , Rs.1,50,000 (Rs. One lakh fifty thousand only), Rs.1,50,000 (Rs. One lakh fifty thousand only & Rs. 50,000 (Rs. Fifty thousand only) through demand draft at intervals to be indicated in admission offer letter. Payment of Rs.50,000 has to be made along with the acceptance of the admission offer.
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Brochure and Application Form
Brochure and Application Form can be Downloaded from the following website:
www.iitm.ac.in/vlm
The completed Application Form should be sent through Registered Speed Post/Courier service to:
VLMP Office,
Dept. Of Management Studies,
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
Chennai – 600 036.
Please note:
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Important Dates
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Last date for receipt of completed application form
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12th December 2008
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Announcement of short-listed candidates for test and interview
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19th December 2008
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Aptitude test and interview at IIT Madras
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18th January 2009
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Announcement of final list of selected candidates
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22nd January 2009
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Starting of the program
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April 27, 2009
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Contact Address:
PGPEX-VLM Office
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
Joka, Diamond Harbour Road
Kolkata – 700104
PGPEX-VLM Office
Department of Industrial & Management Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Kanpur-208016
PGPEX-VLM Office
Department of Management Studies
Indian Institute of Technology Madras,
Chennai – 600036
Email: vlm@iitm.ac.in
Website: www.iitm.ac.in/vlm
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FAQs
I do not have a GMAT or GRE score. Am I eligible for applying to PGPEX-VLM?
Yes, you are eligible. GMAT/GRE score is not mandatory. If you have the score, it is treated as a part of your academic record.
I have a GMAT or a GRE score. Do I have to appear for the Aptitude Test?
Yes, you will have to appear for the Aptitude Test, if short-listed from your Application Form. GMAT/GRE score is only used to evaluate part of your academic record mentioned in the Application Form. The decision to allow you to take the Aptitude Test is based on screening result of your Application Form. All candidates short-listed on the basis of Application Form will have to appear in the Aptitude Test .
What will be the venue/date of the Aptitude Test?
The venue of the Aptitude Test will be Indian Institute of Technology,Madras. The date of the Aptitude Test is 18th Januery 2009. The test would be conducted from10 am -12 noon. Short listed candidates after the Aptitude Test would have to appear for a Personnel Interview on 18th January 2009 at IIT Madras.
What is the structure of the Aptitude Test?
The duration of the Aptitude Test is 2 hours. The test comprises three parts. Part I consists of analytical ability, Part II verbal abilities and Part III engineering aptitude. There will be 25% negative marking in the Aptitude Test.
What will be the pattern of engineering aptitude section in the aptitude test?
There is no prescribed syllabus for the engineering aptitude section of the Aptitude Test. The idea is to test the candidate's ability to apply some fundamental engineering concepts across various disciplines. Specific and advanced level preparation of any particular branch of engineering is not required.
Would accommodation be provided for the Aptitude Test & Interview at IITM?
Yes, accommodation would be provided on request and chargeable basis.
Do I get a Post-Graduate Diploma at the completion of the Program?
Award of a Joint Post Graduate Diploma in Management for Executives for Visionary Leadership in Manufacturing will be awarded jointly by IIMC, IITK, and IITM.
What are the estimated expenses for boarding, lodging, and industry tours?
Cost of accommodation and boarding at IIM/IIT: approximately Rs 7,000 pm (on actuals) Cost of domestic visits: approximately Rs 60 thousand(on actuals) Cost of international visit: approximately Rs 2 lacs (on actuals)
What is the batch size of the Program?
The batch size is between 30-35.
Will I be provided family accommodation during my course work?
No, family accommodation would not be provided. Furnished single occupancy accommodation would be provided.
What are the evaluation criteria during the Program? Will I have to pass examination at the end of the Program to get the Diploma?
Each course will have continuous evaluation system based on pedagogy and can include examination, term projects, class interaction etc. Each course will be graded and grade point average will be calculated for each term and full course. You will be required to maintain prescribed academic standard to complete the course. Inability to do so will result in dismissal from the programme/ repeat of the courses as per the prescribed regulation of each Institute.
Can I pay the tuition fees in installments?
Tuition fees of Rs. 7 lakhs have to be paid in four installments of Rs. 3,00,000, Rs.1,50,000, Rs.1,50,000 & Rs. 50,000 through demand draft at intervals to be indicated in admission offer letter. Payment of Rs.50,000 has to be made along with the acceptance of the admission offer.
What is the Program calendar? Would there be breaks in between the modules?
Following Calendar is tentative and likely to be revised.
IIMC: April to August 2009
Domestic industry visit: August 2009
IITK: September to October 2009
IITM: November to December 2009
Industry internship : December 2009 to February 2010
International visit:March 2010
IIMC: March to April 2010
There would be around one week breaks in between this aggregate schedule. Detailed schedule would be provided in the final admission offer letter.
Can I get the recommendation letter from any of my previous organizations?
We will prefer recommendation from current employer. However, if due to some reason you find it inconvenient to get such recommendation, you may provide from the past employer.
What are the kinds of companies expected to visit the campus visit at the end of the course?
No commitment can be made on this. Intention of the course is that participant would contribute and commit to manufacturing and allied sectors.
What will be the pattern of engineering aptitude section in the aptitude test?
There is no prescribed syllabus for the engineering aptitude section of the Aptitude Test. The idea is to test the candidate's ability to apply some fundamental engineering concepts across various disciplines. Specific and advanced level preparation of any particular branch of engineering is not required.
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