IIFT – PGC in Global Economics & Business Management

Online Application
You can now apply for this program online. Click here for Online Application.

To apply online, one needs to fill a simple form and pay for the application fee (Rs. 2,000). Indian candidates can pay by credit card, internet banking, debit cards, demand draft or account transfer by NEFT. International students can pay by credit cards. You can send in your application online and pay later, but it will be processed after receipt of payments.

Important Dates
Campus Visit: March 11, 12 & 13, 2016 (Tentative dates to be confirmed if the required batch strength is met)

About IIFT
The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) was set up in 1963 by the Government of India as an autonomous organisation to help professionalise the country’s foreign trade management and increase exports by developing human resources; generating, analysing and disseminating data; and conducting research. The Institute visualises its role as:

• A catalyst for new ideas, concepts and skills for the internationalisation of the Indian economy.
  The primary provider of training and research-based consultancy in the areas of international business, for the corporate sector, Government and the student community, at large.

 

• An institution with proven capability to continuously upgrade its knowledge base with a view to meet the requirements of the Government, trade and industry through both sponsored and non-sponsored research and consultancy assignments.The Institute’s portfolio of long-term programmes is diverse, catering to the requirements of aspiring International Business executives and mid-career professionals alike.

  Over 60,000 candidates sit for the entrance for full-time MBA (IB) program with just 270 seats, making it the toughest B-schools to get into the world.

  IIFT is ranked #6 in India by the Wall Street Journal, ranked higher than any IIM. QS Global 200 Business Schools Report ranks IIFT as #21 in Asia Pacific region, higher than any other management institute in the country. It is ranked amongst top B-schools by all rankings – Business Today, Outlook and others.

  Program Background
  The program has been designed with an objective to familiarize participants with key aspects of global economics and business management. The participant is expected to gain working knowledge of core domains and develop a deep understanding of the framework within which international businesses operate.

  Target Segment
  The Program has been designed keeping in mind Junior and Middle-level executives and managers. Candidates with prior experience in this area are preferred but will not be a limiting factor for enrollment.

  Program Director – Dr. Vijaya Katti
  Prof. Katti has over 36 years of leadership experience in global business and economics. She has been with IIFT for over 26 years.

  Before joining IIFT she had been with UGC, Dayal Singh College, Aurobindo College, Ministry of Industry, Indian Council for Social Science Research and others.

  She has done her Post Doctoral Research at Centre for Economic Studies & Planning at JNU. She has a Ph.D. from Nagpur University.

  

  Dr. Vijay Katti, Program Director & Chairperson

  She has authored several highly respected books including Globalising Indian Textiles – Threats and Opportunities, Non conventional Technology Based Services, India’s Textile policy for the 21st Century, Indo-Nepal Trade: Post WTO Dimension and others.

  She has several other publications and industry projects to her credit.

  She has also given courses for United Nations and other international organisations at Egypt, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Malaysia, Tanzania, Switzerland, UAE and others countries.

  To see her complete profile, visit her page on IIFT.

  Co-program Director – Dr. Debashis Chakraborty
  Dr. Chakraborty has over 14 years of experience in International Trade, Indian Economic Development and WTO. He has been with IIFT for over 9 years. Before that he had been with Rajiv Gandhi Institute for Contemporary Studies.

  He has done his Ph.D in Economics from JNU.

  

  Dr. Debashis Chakraborty, Co-program Director

  He has authored several books including Environmental Scenario in India: Successes and Predicaments, Towards a Healthy Future? Indian and Global Experiences, The WTO Deadlocked: Understanding the dynamics of International trade, Collected Essays on Economic Development: In Honour of Prof. Asok Barman, Anti-Dumping: Global Abuse of a Trade Policy Instrument, The Trade Game: Negotiation Trends at the WTO and Concerns for Developing Countries and Beyond the Transition Phase of the WTO: An Indian Perspective on Emerging Issues.

  He has many other publications and industry projects to his credit.

  He is a life member of Indian Economic Association, Bengal Economic Association and Indian Econometric Society. To see his complete profile, visit his page on IIFT.

  Schedule

  One session per week on Saturday afternoon (for three hours)

  Duration
  One Year

  Course Content
  Sessions are designed to be interactive and participative.

  Modules
  • Global Economic Environment & Policy
  • Open Economy Macro Economics
  • International Economics: Theory & Policy
  • Global Operations & Supply Chain Management
  • Global Financial Management
  • Global Marketing Management
  • Outsourcing, Offshoring & Insourcing
  • Global Business Architecture & WTO
  • Trade Analytics & Market Identification
  • Project Management
  • Global Business Strategy
  • Estimation & Forecasting Analysis

  Conduct of Classes
  Select faculty from IIFT will conduct the classes. Each topic will be taught with the help of case studies, live corporate examples and general discussions. In order to provide greater industry insights, business leaders from the different industries, subject to availability, may be invited to share their experiences.

  Within India
  The classes will be made available in across the country through e-learning. The participants can also be given an option to connect from home.

  Outside India
  The program is also available outside India. There will be a slight differential amount in fee.

  Campus
  There will be one campus visit to IIFT. The duration of the visit will for four days. The campus visit will be compulsory. The pricing for the visit is indicated separately for reference and review. Candidates from outside India can be given an exemption in attending the campus but they are required to pay the campus visit fee.

  Batch Size
  Minimum batch size of 50 students. The batch size can be increased or decreased at the option of IIFT.

  Please note that the institute/Ivory have a right to reschedule the program for upto three months without taking any consent of the candidates. Any delay beyond three months will need an approval from the students.

  Learning System
  Industry tested learning system will be deployed for conducting the program. It will allow students to attend the classes from their offices or homes. A high-speed broadband internet connection is essential for students to participate in the program.

  Fees – All Candidates except SC/ST
  Fee Details are, as follows:

  All fees are payable to Ivory Education Private Limited

  Course Fee: Rs. 123,390/- (Indian Participants) USD 2500 (International Participants)
  Book & Study Materials and Campus Fee (On actual cost basis): Rs. 10,000/-

  Application Fee: Rs. 2,000/-

  1st Installment
  Immediate
  Rs. 47,753 + Rs. 10000 (Domestic)
  USD 1,000 (International)

  2nd Installment
  May 2016
  Rs. 44,944 (Domestic)
  USD 1,000 (International)

  3rd Installment
  August 2016
  Rs. 30,693 (Domestic)
  USD 500 (International)

  Post-dated cheques for all installments are mandatory.

  Fees – SC/ST candidates
  Course Fee: Rs. 61,695/-
  Book & Study Materials and Campus Fee (On actual cost basis): Rs. 10,000/-
  Application Fee Rs. 1,000/-

  1st Installment
  Immediate
  Rs. 23,877 + Rs. 10,000 (books)

  2nd Installment
  15th December 2016
  Rs. 22,472

  3rd Installment
  15th March 2017
  Rs. 15,346

  Payment for the application fee, programme fee and registration fee should be drawn in favour of ‘Ivory Education Pvt Ltd’ payable at New Delhi.

  Loans
  Ivory Education will provide assistance to candidates for availing loans from financial institutions. These institutions may extend loans to the participants subject to their own conditions. Before applying for a loan, the candidates need to be selected by IIFT for the program.

  Certification
  The certification for the program is called “Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Global Economics & Business Management” given by IIFT.

  Placement Assistance
  Placement Assistance is provided to the candidates who successfully complete the program by Ivory Education. No placement assistance will be provided by IIFT. Candidates who are nominated by their company will not be eligible for any placement assistance.

  More details
  For more details, contact us on 011-40052200 (Monday-Saturday, 10:00am to 6:30pm) or email iift@ivoryeducation.com. Those outside India can call us on +91-11-40052200.

  Prospectus and Application
  To download Prospectus and Application form, free of cost, fill in the online application form below. You will get an email back with free Prospectus & Application Form.

  Online Application
  You can now apply for this program online. There is a common application form for both Indian & International students.

  You can send in your application online and pay later, but it will be processed after receipt of payments.