Course Structure

The two year program starts with the pre-term and orientation courses followed by six trimesters of 3 months each. The first three trimesters cover the introductory, analytical and core courses, laying the foundation for the advanced elective courses in later terms. To specialize in one area, a student has to take a minimum of six electives from that area. Students also have to choose 3 additional electives.

Preparatory Learning
 

Students come to the SRMS IBS from diverse educational backgrounds and industries. Some have been away from academics for a few years. To enable a smooth transition back to academics and learning, the SRMS IBS offers a week-long preparatory course to help students get acquainted with the new surroundings, new community, a new way of life and, most importantly, the course and teaching style at SRMS IBS.

Students will be exposed to the basics of:

1. Analytical Approach to Uncertainty (Business Mathematics)
2. Operating Strategies for the Manager
3. Team Building

Core & Elective Courses

Leadership Development Program (LDP) The core courses taught in the first four terms cover the basics of
Finance, Strategy, Operations, Human Resources and General Management. We offer a specialisation in :

• Marketing

• Finance

• International Business.

• Human Resource Management

Leadership Development Program (LDP)

On joining, all the students go through the LDP, which is a unique program based on 360-degree feedback and introspection. It inculcates a spirit of team play and leadership through a series of lectures, discussions, workshops and group sessions. Essential skills for leadership like effective listening and communication, presentation, team building, assertiveness and problem solving are developed. Students learn the technical skills, emotional intelligence
and cognitive abilities required of a leader.

The LDP focuses on individual growth through a three-fold approach of self-reflection, peer evaluation and facilitator intervention. Leadership development is most effective when change is backed by assessment and support. And change itself is to come out of your comfort zone and learn from new experiences.

The program has been carefully designed with these goals in mind.
 

Its four main features are:

• A 360-degree assessment

• An opportunity to review 360-degree feedback with a designated facilitator, and develop individual plans for leadership development

• A series of experiential skill-building workshops in small groups on different themes: Working in Teams; Business Presentations; Interpersonal Skills; Influencing Skills; and Business Problem Solving

• Follow-up 360-degree review after about six months – based on feedback from fellow students. All these are facilitator intensive to maximise feedback and support.

The Summer Training Program (STP)

The Summer Training Program allows student teams to work with the industry on real-world business issues, giving them the chance to apply their learning outside the classroom setting and gain a new perspective on business and more.

STP projects enable students to integrate the concepts they learned in the core terms and to apply the skills of consulting in developing industry specific expertise. Individuals work with companies on strategic, marketing, finance and general management issues across 8 weeks. With guidance from a faculty advisor, students create a unique recommendation to fulfill the organizational need. Many companies use this program as their pre-recruitment training as well.

Pedagogy

PGDM courses of SRMS IBS are a blend of well designed curriculum supported by highly interactive proactive learning methodology. The pedagogy is primarily based on practical  orientation during teaching learning processes. The comprehensive pedagogy of this course consists of:

•  Class room discussion

•  Case study analysis

•  Seminar presentations

•  Group discussions

•  Team work based experimental learning

•  Audio visual presentations

•  Internationally renowned guest speakers

•  Project work

•  Community service

•  On the job training

•  Industrial tours

•  Entrepreneurial venture

•  Soft skills and team building workshops

•  Activity based learning

•  Mentoring