Indian Institute of Foreign Trade School of International Business
the plus effect
Email: placements@iift.ac.in Web: www.iift.edu Delhi Campus
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IIFT
Kolkata Campus
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Placements 2010
what is the plus effect?
The steepest climb The turbulent skies The roughest seas The shifting targets Only a few can step up to the toughest challenges. There’s an edge that differentiates some from others. And that’s what we call “The Plus Effect”. It is these three words that sum up the extra edge that IIFTians deliver.
Since 1963, IIFT has trained more than 40,000 business professionals across 30 countries in various facets of International Business and Trade Policy. Throughout its long-standing history, IIFT has an enviable track record of giving its students the experience and exposure to gain a unique edge in the marketplace. Our competent cadre of business managers are equipped with specialized knowledge, team skills and a sense of responsibility to face the new business challenges in today’s fast changing times and contribute to organizational growth and development.
Vision
Mission
“ To be an Academic Centre of Excellence in the area of International Business and a well-networked institution committed towards delivering globally competitive business education, training and research to individuals, corporate bodies, government organizations and the society. ”
“ Globally strengthen and sustain business knowledge through creative research and teaching, highlighting the significance of learning and by collaborating with organizations, institutions, and universities both within India and well beyond the national boundaries. Establish a sustainable position as one of the top international business schools, imparting knowledge in the area of International Business through structured academic and customized training programmes. Be innovative, professional and provide an intellectual as well as institutional culture towards excellence. ”
The IIFT experience equips the managers of tomorrow with learning, competencies and skills that set them apart.
Message from the Corporate and Placement Advisor
Director’s Message “Knowledge and continuous learning is the mainstay amongst the best organizations of today. In keeping with this requirement, we at IIFT, have designed programmes that equip the managers of tomorrow with learning, competencies and skills that set them apart.
“I wish to invite you to the Placement Program at Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, School of International Business. The time has come again for us to expose the best minds we have, to the outer world that waits to test and absorb the talent radiating from every individual.
The MBA (International Business) Degree programme has created a niche and the students are highly sought after in the business world. IIFT has been successful in updating the course content on an annual basis. The highlight of our pedagogy is the continuous industry interface and how these inputs are factored into the curriculum. This helps the students face the challenges and seize the opportunities of the dynamic global business environment.
The student mix in the batch is hand-picked from some of the most diverse walks of life. This diversity has resulted in experiential learning and appreciation of varied cultures and tastes. The curriculum here has been dynamically aligned to the needs and aspirations of the industry to ensure that students not just imbibe academic concepts but develop the analytical and decision-making skills to be the leaders in the ever-changing world of business.
A unique feature of study at IIFT is our emphasis not just on knowledge enhancement, but also on orienting the students on social issues. A structured Social Awareness Programme forms part of our curriculum and thus enables our students to be responsible and competent leaders.
Having stamped its class in academic and corporate circles, the alumni of IIFT today don the most challenging and demanding roles in industry – India and abroad. This is testimony to the trust and belief that the industry has bestowed on us for years and more importantly is a commitment from IIFT to deliver the best consistently.
The exemplary feedback we receive from the corporates who recruit from the campus reaffirms the Institute’s proven ability in shaping the careers of our students. “
This brochure collates all the relevant information for your participation in the Placement Program. We look forward to forging stronger bonds of co-operation to traverse unchartered territories of excellence. Welcome to IIFT!” Mr. Munish Bhargava
Mr. K.T. Chacko
(Mr. K.T. Chacko, IAS(Retd) is from the M.P. Cadre of 1973. He holds Masters Degree in Economics from the University of Kerala and was awarded three gold medals for obtaining first rank in the State. He did Masters in Public Administration from Harvard University, USA specializing in International Trade and Monetary Policy. Mr. Chacko held the crucial assignment of Director General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce, Government of India from 2004 to 2006.)
(Mr. Munish Bhargava graduated from IT BHU and has a Masters Degree in Engineering from University of Roorkee. He participated in the Executive Development Program in Marketing Management from IIM Calcutta. He has over 35 years of work experience with leading groups such as Aditya Birla Group and Escorts Group at senior management profiles. He has also been the President of Rotary Club. He is currently the Corporate and Placement Advisor at Indian Institute of Foreign Trade.)
In today’s increasingly complex & inter-connected world, with its tremendous opportunities and challenges there is a growing need for managers who can understand, analyze and react to these changes. It is with this approach that IIFT prepares the ‘leaders of tomorrow’. The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) is a national institute that specializes in International Business Education and Research. Established in 1963, as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, it has contributed to the skill building of the external trade sector of India. The contributions of the institute have earned it the status of “Deemed University” in the year 2002. Over the years, IIFT has emerged as one of the leading Business Schools in the country with a special focus on International Business Management and Strategy and such focus is reflected in all the three major activities of the Institute - Research, Training and Education.
The Institute visualizes its future role as: • A catalyst for new ideas, concepts and skills for the internationalization of the Indian economy. • The primary provider of training and research-based consultancy in the areas of International Business for both the Government as well as the Corporate Sector. • An institution with proven capability to continuously upgrade its knowledge base with a view to servicing the requirements of the Government, trade and industry through both sponsored and non-sponsored research and consultancy assignments.
vision
leadership
“Creative leadership means exercising the vision to change the traditional role from the commander to the coach, manager to mentor, from director to delegator and from one who demands respect to one who facilitates self- respect. I am sure Indian Institute of Foreign Trade will generate such leaders for participating in our national development mission.� Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, Bharat Ratna and Former President of India
Academic Programmes At IIFT learning is team based, practical and interactive. The curriculum is designed by eminent management education experts, with an emphasis on both theoretical and practical nuances. IIFT’s diverse portfolio of long-term programmes caters to the requirements of aspiring International Business executives and mid-career professionals alike. These are: • Two-year MBA (International Business), New Delhi & Kolkata • Three-year MBA (International Business) (Part-Time), New Delhi, Kolkata and Dar-es-Salaam • Executive Post Graduate Diploma in International Business, New Delhi • Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Marketing, New Delhi • Executive Post Graduate Diploma in International Business (through VSAT), in 91 cities across India • Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Capital and Financial Markets • PhD Programme • Certificate Programme in Export Management, New Delhi • Certificate Course in International Business Languages
In addition to these courses, the Institute also organizes customized training programmes for different corporates. As a pioneer in research and training, IIFT has undertaken more than 650 studies and surveys on a wide range of issues related to international business.
The Centre for WTO Studies The major objective of the Centre has been to provide research and analytical support on a continuous basis to the Department of Commerce on identified issues pertaining to the World Trade Organization.
The Centre for International Trade and Technology (CITT) Recognizing the role of innovations, R&D and technology for the growth and competitiveness of trade and industry in a knowledge based economy, the Centre for International Trade and Technology (CITT) was set up in 2001 at IIFT with the active technical and financial support of Ministry of Science & Technology, Department for Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India. The CITT primarily aims to promote the technology business through policy research, capacity building, dissemination of information and networking.
The Centre for SME Studies The Centre for SME Studies at IIFT provides continuous support to the SME sector by carrying out activities which can be broadly classified into conducting Training Programmes, provision of Business Intelligence services through a Databank and acting as a catalyst for Interfacing with other concerned and associated institutions.
Management Development Programmes The economic environment across the world has witnessed unprecedented changes in the last few decades that have metamorphosed the very approach to business for corporate and the governments. In times of economic turbulence and political upheavals, the secret of success for the corporates and governments lies in building capacities to meet the emerging challenges often difficult to foresee. Management Development Programmes constitute key activities of the Institute in the field of International Business. The Institute’s MDPs are designed to keep pace with the emerging challenges and address the needs of its stakeholders, so as to develop required competencies and enable them to compete in turbulent times. The training programmes of the Institute are continuously improved through a system of regular feedback from the participants. The constant dialogue with eminent academicians, leading management experts and senior representatives of the Government and industry has enabled the Institute to keep the academic contents of its programmes relevant with the changing market dynamics. More than 43000 participants from various sectors of the industry, government and private organizations have benefitted from various training programmes. The major areas of MDPs include International Business, International Marketing, International Trade Operations and Logistics among others.
Research IIFT has, over the years, undertaken path-breaking research studies with organisations like WTO, World Bank, UNCTAD, Reserve Bank of India and the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. Research activities are a critical place at IIFT because of the institutional emphasis on a strong pervasive interface between research and training. The Institute has so far brought out over 650 research studies and surveys. Prominent institutions and international organisations that have been consulting the Institute on issues related to international business include Harvard University, European Union Office, USAID, UNDP, ESCAP, Commonwealth Secretariat, FICCI, CII, FIEO and Central & State Governments of India.
research
development
MBA (International Business) Management education with an in-depth focus on global trade and policy formulation. Developments in the international markets on one hand and the consequential impact of the same on India’s domestic market on the other, call for a professional approach and sensitivity to international business environment. The MBA (International Business) is a foundation course for developing a competent cadre of business executives to meet the country’s growing requirements for training personnel in the field of international business management. MBA (IB), the flagship programme of IIFT, is a two year, fully residential programme. The course has been designed with special emphasis on giving an international perspective to all the functional streams of management. This sets the MBA (IB) programme apart from the management programmes offerred at other top business schools.
Comprehensive Learning Continuous Improvement
The programme aims at a holistic development of its students. Integrating economics with management principles through carefully designed courses makes the programme stand out from others. Port visits, summer projects, live projects, an NGO programme, symposia, cultural events, social service activities, sports and different club activities form an integral part of the programme.
Admission Procedure
Through a rigorous admission procedure involving a written test, group discussion and a personal interview, IIFT ensures that only the crème de la crème make it to the programme. The 1:350 student to applicant ratio stands testimony to the level of scrutiny that IIFT adopts in its admission procedure.
course structure
The pedagogy at IIFT is specially designed to create a healthy learning environment - a blend of both theoretical concepts and practical nuances. An optimal mix of learning methods ensures a holistic personality development of the students. The curriculum encourages students to apply theoretical learning to real-life scenarios in the form of case studies, research, events and live projects. The course structure at IIFT has been developed so as to give a strong international perspective to students. The first year of the programme helps in building a strong foundation and equips students with the basics in the fields of Finance, Marketing, Trade, Strategy and Entrepreneurship. It also introduces the students to the concepts of HR, Operations and Economics. All research findings at IIFT are carefully incorporated in the curriculum. The second year requires the students to specialise in a domain by opting for a preferred combination of 8 electives in addition to the core courses offered. To major in any particular domain, a minimum of 4 electives are to be chosen. A minimum of 2 electives make a minor in the particular domain. The total number of credit hours for the course is 1260 hours.
theoretical concepts
FINANCE Core Courses • Accounting for Managers • Financial Management • International Finance • Working Capital Management
TRADE Core Courses • International Trade Operations • International Trade Logistics • Seminar Course on Sectoral Strategy • WTO and Trade Policies
Electives • Derivatives & Risk Management • Project Appraisal & Finance • Retail Banking • Security Analysis & Portfolio Management • Management of Financial Services • Fixed Income Security Analysis • Mergers & Acquisitions • Bank Management • International Business Taxation • Understanding Currencies and International Finance Markets • Investment Banking • International Financial Reporting Standards
Electives • Commodity Trading & Price Risk Management • Environment Management • Market Access Issues • Agri Commodity Trading • Metals and Minerals Commodity Trading
MARKETING Core Courses • Marketing Management • Business Research Methods • Advanced Research Methods • Consumer Behaviour • International Marketing Electives • International Brand Management • Retail and Distributions Management • Marketing of Services • Industrial Marketing • Advertisement and Promotion Management • Customer Relationship Management • Rural Marketing • Strategic Marketing • Business to Business Marketing
STRATEGY Core Courses • Business Strategy • International Business Strategy • Global Sourcing & Business Development Electives • International Business Negotiations • Competitive Strategy • Entrepreneurship SYSTEMS Core Courses • Introduction to IT • IT Applications in Management • Data Base Management • Management of Information Systems Electives • IT Project Management • Software Process & Quality Management • ERP Implementation • Mobile Commerce & Security • Managing Software Exports • Knowledge Management & Innovation
+ practical nuances OTHER CORE COURSES ECONOMICS • Managerial Economics • Macro Economics • International Economics • Business Economics and Macro Economics Projects • Global Economics Environment & Policy • Indian Economy and Trade Policy GENERAL MANAGEMENT AND PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT • Principles of Management • Business Communications • Principles of Entrepreneurship • Foreign Language (French/Spanish/Mandarin) • Soft Skills for Entrepreneurs • International Business Law HUMAN RESOURCES • Psychology for Managers • Organizational Behaviour • Cross Cultural Management • International HRM OPERATIONS AND QUANTITATIVE METHODS • Business Statistics • Quantitative Methods for Decision Making • Supply Chain Management • Production & Operations Management OTHERS • Seminar Presentation • Social Awareness Programme • Dissertation Project
delhi campus Location
Facilities
Library
Student Life
Located in Qutab Institutional Area, overlooking green ridge and the historical Qutab Minar, the IIFT Campus is considered to be one of the finest in the country. The campus spread over 6.5 acres of land houses two academic blocks and two residential blocks for students and visiting faculty. Be it the imposing structure of the ‘Atrium`, the mystic beauty of the architectural design called “Top of The World”, or the splendour of the campus in full bloom in winter, it never fails to impress the visitors.
The campus itself is a very picturesque one with artistically designed buildings and well-maintained plush gardens. The facilities available on the campus include, fully air-conditioned lecture halls with modern audio-visual aids, conference halls for round-table conferences, an auditorium of 500 seating capacity, MDP Centre, three computer centers, indoor games, sports ground, besides excellent residential facilities for the students.
One of the largest of its kind in the developing world, with a repository of over 1 lakh volumes and 800 journals, the library comprises of a unique collection of publications and business journals from FAO, IMF, UNCTAD, World Bank and other international agencies. Students have access to databases such as CMIE, India Stat, World Trade Atlas, World Bank Indicators, WITS and Ebsco and other audiovisual aids on management. IIFT has set up the WTO Resource Centre in the Library to focus exclusively on WTO issues. This unique Centre enhances the utility of the IIFT Library even further.
The campus boasts of a well equipped gym which is much appreciated by the programme participants. But our idea of fitness is not just restricted to the gym. IIFTians take pride in their passion for sports. The Ultimate Warrior League organised this year was one of the biggest successes of the sports clubs.
Hostel
IIFT-Delhi comprises of two hostels which are well equipped to help students deal with the hectic course. Both hostels have recreation rooms, study lounges and gymnasiums. Full time medical assistance is available.
Keeping in line with the aim of all round development for managers, IIFT-Delhi provides a plethora of activities initiated by students themselves. The slew of interesting group projects and assignments make sure that the IIFTians work together and develop team-spirit. But IIFT is not just about academics. Students also take part in various recreational activities and get togethers.
The quizzing club has its share of enthusiastic followers. Along with quizzing, the book club is yet another popular club at IIFT, Delhi. Here, all IIFTians bring together their vast collection to share and enjoy various genres of books.
Kolkata campus Location
The IIFT Kolkata Campus was started in the year 2006 and is an extension of the Delhi campus for all academic activities. The highly qualified and experienced faculty from both campuses visit one another and the courses and credits are common among the campuses. IIFT also follows a Common Admission as well as Placement Process for both its campuses. The Kolkata Campus of IIFT is located in the lush green area of Salt Lake, the modern commercial hub of the City of Joy, overlooking the picturesque salt water lakes of the area.
Facilities
The facilities at the Campus include air conditioned lecture rooms, well equipped Conference Hall with facilities for Video Conferencing, Computer Centres and a rich library with extensive reading/ research material. Medical facilities are also available on campus round the clock. Construction of its state-of-the-art campus is under way on a 10–acre plot allotted by the Govt of West Bengal. Fully equipped computer centres on campus with latest software applications like SPSS, Clementine, Palisade Decision tools, e-Views and Oracle Developer aid the students in their various assignments and project works. The campus is Wi-Fi enabled with 24X7 highspeed internet connectivity.
Hostel
MBA (full-time) at the Kolkata campus is a residential program with excellent hostel facilities. The hostels are also Wi-Fi enabled with 24X7 high-speed internet connectivity. Medical assistance is available round the clock.
Library The library at the Kolkata campus has subscriptions to a number of unique publications of business journals and magazines including IMF, UNCTAD, etc. and access to and access to comprehensive online databases that help the students carry out extensive research. The databases include CMIE, India Stat, World Trade Atlas, WITS, Ebsco etc.. A separate reading room is also available for students to study from their own material during free time.
Student Life
Life at IIFT Kolkata teaches students to live life at its best. Students strive to excel in various fields, be it the world of academics or the research assignments, projects or the various B-School Competitions. Life at Campus is not limited to the academics & competitions but also includes celebration of Indian festivals like Holi, Lohri, Saraswati Pooja etc. Sports are an integral part of student life. Annual sports meet with IIM-C is an eagerly awaited event. The campus has a fully equipped fitness centre which enables students to stay fit and energetic.
Student Magazines An In-House Finance Magazine, Infineeti is completely a work of students of IIFT published on a monthly basis. It includes enriching articles in the field of Finance including articles on current happenings as well as articles on prominent personalities, quizzes, etc. IIFT also publishes its Marketing magazine under the name of Master P’s containing interesting and innovative articles related to the field of marketing .Both these magazines are circulated among the top B- Schools of the country.
discovery
innovation
The IIFT experience is not just about theory and studies. Students are encouraged to innovate, question, redefine , discover and practice. At IIFT, learning is holistic and inclusive. This contributes to and defines “The Plus Effect�.
exchange
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Europe • • • • • • • • • •
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School of Public Policy (SPP), George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, USA Oakland University, Rochester, MI, USA Pamplin College of Business, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Blacksburg, VA, USA (Virginia Tech) Centre for Globalization and Sustainable Development, Columbia University, New York, USA Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
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Grenoble School of Management, Grenoble Cedex, France Edhec Business School, Lille Cedex and Nice Cedex, France CERAM Sophia Antipolis, French Riviera Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sophia Antipolis Cedex, France IECS- Strasbourg Graduate School Of Management, Université Robert Schuman, STRASBOURG CEDEX, France IESEG – School of Management, Lille Catholic University , Lille, France Universitá Commerciale L. Bocconi, Milano, Italy German Development Institute (GDI), Tulpenfeld, Bonn, Germany Pforzheim University, Pforzheim, Germany The International University in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland HANKEN-Swedish School of Economics and Business Administration, Hanken University, Helsinki, Finland
Aberystwyth University, Aberystwyth, UK Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds, UK NewCastle University, Newcastle, UK Export Edge Business College (EEBC), Dublin, Ireland
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IIFT Exchange Programme
IIFT Exchange Programme is an outcome of the Institute’s academic collaboration with some of the leading institutions across the world. The academic collaborations are an endeavor towards showcasing IIFT’s legacy of over four decades and at the same time to also gain from the expertise of the partner institutions. Students are encouraged to study in Foreign Universities for a trimester (3rd) and interact with foreign students who visit IIFT under the student exchange programme. IIFT also conducts many MDPs (Management Development Programmes) with universities abroad as well as faculty exchange programmes. The institute is a member of the following International and Regional Organizations: • Academy of International Business (AIB), USA • European Foundation For Management Development (EFMD), Brussels • International Association of Trade Training Organisations (IATTO), UK • United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
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Institute for Trade Studies & Research (ITSR), Tehran, Iran Foreign Trade Training Centre (FTCC), Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt Institute of Financial Management (IFM), Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
Keio University , Japan International Institute for Trade and Development, Bangkok, Thailand Vietnam Institute For Trade, Hanoi, Vietnam Foreign Trade University Hanoi, Vietnam
responsibility awa r eness Port Visit As a part of the curriculum, IIFTians undertake a port visit in their fifth trimester. This enables them to get a glimpse of the internal working of a sea port. This experience enriches the participants’ practical know how of several courses covered in the curriculum. Some of the ports visited are: • Mumbai • Chennai • Vishakapatnam • Kolkata • Cochin • Singapore • Dubai
Social Awareness Programme (SAP) Social Responsibility has become an intrinsic part of the corporate activity. Realizing its significance, IIFT has taken the initiative to train its students to become socially responsive managers by learning how to transfer academic knowledge into real-world practice to bring about social change. The Social Awareness Programme (SAP) is part of the curriculum for the MBA (IB) Programme. Under this initiative, students are affiliated to more than 40 different NGOs for a period of about 6 months.
Partner NGOs Astha, Aashray Adhikar Abhiyan, Development Alternatives, Sukanya, Joining hands, Abhyas Trust, Muskan Foundation, Family Planning Association of India, Action Aid India, Akshya Patra Foundation and SOS Children’s Villages of India. OFFER, Cini Asha, Prayas, HOPE, Smile Foundation, Prerana, HelpAge, Naz Foundation, Udayan Care, Salaam Balak Tomorrow’s Foundation, Women’s Interlink, Tangra Maitre Society, Sanlaap, Sabuj Sangha, Don Bosco Ashalayam, CRS, Kolkata Socio Cultural Institute, Tiljala Shed, CLPOA (City Level Programme of Action) etc.. These NGOs address various issues of the society such as Child Education & Health Care, Old Age, Disability, Environment, HIV/AIDS Awareness, Poverty, Population & Family Welfare, Community Development, Female Foeticide and Income Generation. Thus at IIFT, many forces have been simultaneously working to improve the conditions of the underprivileged and add momentum to the increasingly growing belief that business is interlinked with society. The success of this programme lies in sensitizing the students on social issues and in the valuable experience they carry with them into the corporate world.
Mathew Cherian, HelpAge India “ Koshish, the Social Awareness Club at IIFT, is a group of very enthusiastic young students which is doing good work in various areas to create awareness among the lesser privileged persons of the society. They include lot of younger students in their programme to make it more effective and to sensitise them to the needs and problems of society. ”
NETwork
Insights
The IIFT Alumni Centre is one of the Institute’s longest lasting and powerful institutions, encompassing many IIFT post graduates over the past 45 years, including several well known names in the arenas of business and economy.
IIFT’s alumni are actively engaged in the Institute’s affairs as volunteers, locally and across the world, serving in direct capacities such as the Alumni Centre, or quietly adding value through alumni-student interactivity such as the Mentorship Programme.
The Institute, through its dedication to its students during their terms within its hallowed halls, inspires the same dedication from them once they leave its premises, compelling them to return, in person or in spirit, to revisit the memories, to rekindle old friendships, and to give back, a part of their time, energy and resources, to the alma mater that has so carefully and lovingly crafted their futures. IIFT encourages its Alumni to participate in the various programs held especially for them such as Annual Alumni Chapter Meets held at both Regional (Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai) and International (Singapore, Dubai, Washington DC, New York) venues. The first Saturday of November sees hundreds of IIFT Alumni come together at their Alma Mater along with their family and friends for a night filled with fun, interaction and bonhomie. As the students walk out of IIFT, they embark upon a journey to put their learnings into best use. The students of yester years look back upon their alma mater as the reason for their success while the institute looks up to them as the reason for its pride and glory.
“ IIFT instilled in us great confidence to establish businesses as well as manage them in different phases. One is proud to see that our alma-mater has not only maintained its leadership position in a changing global environment but continues to be one of its kind.” Niraj K Gupta, Managing Director South Asia Wholesale Business at AT&T
Distinguished Alumni • Shashikant V- CEO, UB Global • Ramesh Vijayaraghavan -Executive Director, Morgan Stanley • Sachin Bhardwaj- Director, UBS Investment Bank • Neeraj Vasudev- Director, UBS • Milind Pant- CMO India, Yum Foods • SK Roongta –Chairman, SAIL
IIFT Alumnus of the Year 2008 Mr. Rashesh Shah, CEO, Edelweiss Capital
• Sanjeev Asthana- CEO, Reliance Agro • Dinesh Jain- CEO, Zee Turner • Mr. Govind Ambady, CEO Louis Dreyfus Commodities • P K Prakash- Director, Cisco Systems Inc • Madhan Krishnaswamy- Director, Flextronics • Raj Sansi -Director Sales, Patni • Ramesh Natarajan - Head Marketing, DHL India • Ashok B -Director Supply Chain & Manufacturing, Eli Lilly And Company (India) Pvt. Ltd. • Deepak Sehajpaul- Head Africa, Dabur Pharma • Sushen Roy- Head-Marketing , Tata International Limited • Atul Gogna- Director Strategy (Asia Pacific), Alcoa
interaction
participation
Clubs
International Management Forum (IMF)
Systemix: The Business Technology Club
IMF is the official representative student body at IIFT which acts as a coordinator for, and provides administrative support to various student activities and events.
Systemix works towards the mission of equipping students with the latest technological know-how and making them competitive to face the dynamic business scenario. Systemix is a platform that provides students a chance to strengthen their knowledge about the managerial aspects of IT and Telecom.
Apart from this IIFT has many clubs which provide a platform for corporate interaction and practical learning. Clubs at IIFT function through workshops, seminars, panel discussions and field activities to get a firsthand experience of the real world.
Cash-o-Nova: The Finance Club Cash-O-Nova is a platform where students who are passionate about finance come together and learn the different facets of the world of finance. The club aims to complement classroom learning and present a wider view of the financial domain to its members in order to broaden their horizons.
Brandwagon: The Marketing Club Brandwagon is one of the most sought-after clubs on campus. Its motto is to increase student exposure to real life marketing, encourage ‘beyond the book’ learning and provide application-based knowledge.
Socrates: The Consulting & Strategy Club Socrates exists to assist, encourage and guide students in their endeavour to becoming successful consultants. Socrates strives to provide students with basic consulting know-how and opportunities to carry out consulting exercises in wake of providing a feel of the Real Business World responsibilities and activities of Consultants.
BLASH: The Trade Club The Trade Club at IIFT is dedicated to educate the IIFT students about the Trade Industry and prepares them for successful careers in it. Apart from addressing general concerns regarding the Trade sector, the club focuses on Sectoral Analysis Studies, Knowledge Sharing Seminars with Industry Leaders, Workshops, Business Plans, Case Studies, White Papers, Training students to utilise IIFT resources efficiently and other related activities.
Koshish: The Social Awareness Club Koshish aims at spreading the message of social responsibility and sensitising the future business leaders to the needs and problems of the society. Members of the club organize regular visits to old age homes and orphanages and conduct Blood Donation Camps enthusiastically. Koshish also focuses on Girl Child Education intensively.
Entrepreneurship Club- AntarPrerna Antar (self) Prerna (inspiration) - AntarPrerna the entrepreneurship club is an initiative to motivate students to think beyond their course curriculum and create value of their own accord. It organizes frequent interactions with successful entrepreneurs and workshops with the help of organizations like National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN) and The Indus Entrepreneurs (TIE).
Corporate Interaction The Corporate Relations Committee aims to build pivotal campus relationships with the industry and maintains constant interaction with corporate partners and associates of IIFT. Realizing that the need of practical inputs and insights from the corporate and academic world are as important for the managers of tomorrow as is institutional excellence, it focuses on arranging interactions of students with corporates on a regular basis. These interactions are of immense benefit to the students, as they provide diverse perspectives, clarity and insight to various issues – career oriented, current topics, academic related, etc.
These are some of the interactions we’ve had over the past year. • Mr. Sudhir Bhasin, Director, Rockfort Trading Co., Dubai – Careers in the Middle East • Mr. Borris Schueler, Head, International Operations, Hoffman Group- Doing Business in Europe • Dr. Shunli Yao, Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Chinese Agricultural Policy, Beijing - Fundamentals of China’s Trade Growth • Mr. J. K. Dadoo, Secretary, Department of Environment, Govt. Of India - Carbon Trading • Mr. Donald Asher, Internationally Acclaimed Author and Apeaker on Career and Admission Process - Borderless Career • Mr.Souvik Banerjea, Reinsurance Underwriter with African Reinsurance Corporation – Global Reinsurance Industry and Career Prospects in Reinsurance. • Govind Ambady, CEO, Louis Dreyfus Commodities – Session on Agricultural Marketing • Mr. R.C. Nandrajog, Executive Director, TRF Limited, a TATA Enterprise – Concepts & Consequences of Mergers & Acquisitions • Mr. Chandra Shekar Ghosh, CEO, Bandhan India- Micro-Finance in India • Dr. Biswajit Dhar, Prof. & Head, Centre for WTO Studies, Mr. Rohit Sarkar, Special Consultant, Planning Commission, Govt. of India - Budget 2008-09 Analysis • Mr Kunwar Sachdeva, Managing Director Su-Kam – Entrepreneurship • Mr. Saikat Bandyopadhyay, Chief, Corporate Business Strategy, TATA Mattrade International Logistics Limited- Indian Logistics Industry • Mr. Mohit Satyanand, Entrepreneur and Investment Advisor, Stock Markets - The Impact of International Developments on Indian Stocks • Mr. Devram, Entrepreneur- Workshop on Negotiation Skills • Ms Jaya Jaitley, Social Entrepeneur and Politician- Social Entrepreneurship • Mr. Anil Dhawan, General Manager & Chief of Communication, SAIL- Production & Operation Management in SAIL. • Mr. Samaresh Shah, Sales and Business Developmet Manager, Capgemini – Retail- An Exhaustive Overview and Application of IT in Retail
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Addogic Pvt Ltd-Marketing of online advertising Airtel-Enterprise associated value added services for the electronic-mates Andhra Pradesh Govt Trade Project- Export of dairy products Banco India Limited-Working capital management and Export Financing Carbon Minus -Research Project on Climate Change - Threat to National and Global Security Carrefour WC&C- Feasibility Study and Research Work for the Online Office Supplies Portal CMI -Preparedness for Climate Change Related Disasters Colliers International-Studying Micro markets and analysing the demand and supply to assess affordability Escorts-International Business Division FMCG Marketers- Devising Distribution channels for FMCG Products in various states IMRB -Market Analysis of various commodities in Indo - Thai FTA Lifeblob -Secondary Market Research on Strategic Alliances for Lifeblob. com Mann&Hummel-Strategic Planning Process Maruti Service Masters - Marketing plan for the launch of Annual Maintainence contract Microsoft-Project Identification and analysis of market for Indian Textile Product Nokia Seimens - Impact of having the right Fault Management Process on circle costs, Communication management – solutions OLAM International- Study of the domestic Basmati Rice Market in NCR Region Ozone-Brand Building and Viral Marketing Piaggio Motors- Identification of prospective customer of Ape Truck SR Engineering-Financial Modeling for the company Sumitomo Corporation-To devise a marketing cum communication strategy for the launch of the MSM Annual Maintenance Contract. Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation-Analysing SME exports in Greater Mekong Subregion countries Tata Administrative Services-Modeling of Exchange rate with respect to US dollar Unmukta Nikash- To determine the bottlenecks existing in the funding being received by government schools Vignani Solutions- Website development and Analysis
• First Prize, DHL Discover Logistics Competition (final held in Bonn and Berlin, Germany) • International Finalist, McGinnis Venture Competition, Tepper Business School, Carnegie Mellon University, 2009 • First & Second Prize, Al Gore Sustainable Technology Venture Competition 2008, Foundation for Sustainable Future, San Francisco, USA. • First Position in India and 5th Global, Global Capstone Global Challenge, Capstone Business Simulation • Winner, Prix Galilee Award 2008, by Cote De Azur Chamber of Commerce, France
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First Prize, Standard Chartered Best Summers Project Contest, Prerna 2008- NITIE, Mumbai First Prize, Business Plan Competition - ISB, Hyderabad First Prize, Merger & Acquisition Finance Competition – IIM Lucknow First Prize, Paper presentation on ”Synergism; The Value of Synergy in Merger & Acquisitions”- IIM Kozhikode First Prize, Genesis Paper Writing Contest, Consulting Vertical, Fiesta ‘08 - FMS, Delhi First Prize, InVision – Marketing and Communication plan for Tata Nano, Micanvas - MICA First Prize, Odyssey Paper Presentation Contest -Retailers Association of India (RAI) First Prize, Big Bang Strategy Contest – IIT Delhi First Prize, Cygnus, National Level Case Study Competition – IIT Delhi First Prize, National White Paper Competition on “Role of Private Equity & Infrastructure Financing” – IIT Kanpur First Prize, Fundmasterz, a Mutual Fund Designing game -IIT Madras First Prize, Case Study Competition - XIMB First Prize, B-Plan Competition - Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies First Prize, Marketing World Cup- B2B Prelaunch Competition- IMT Ghaziabad First Prize, Annual Finance Summit Prahelika ‘08 - IMI First Prize, Equi- Search Challenge - Kredent Academy East Zone Winners, National Finalist - CFA Global Investment Research Challenge East Zone Winners, National Finalist - BT Acumen Second Prize, HR Case Study Competition - LMJ International Second Prize, Treatise, International Thought Challenge - IIM Lucknow Second Prize, AdApt – Advertising and Communication strategy for Madhya Pradesh Tourism -IIM Indore Second Prize, “Serve Preneur” - FMS, Delhi Second Prize, “Tatva” at SP Jain, Mumbai – Virginia Tech Management Fest. Second Prize, “TBR Research Scholar Project” - MDI, Gurgaon Third Prize, Iterati , Strategy Simulation Game - S.P.Jain
EVENTS 2008-09 National Trade Symposium
National IT Symposium
National Finance Symposium
B.T. Acumen
The Symposium was organized in association with PHD Chamber on 31 July 2008 at IIFT, New Delhi. Theme: “The Changing Facets of Commodity Trading” Prominent Speakers: • Mr. Sanjeev Asthana, President & CE, Reliance Retail • Mr. Siraj Chaudhry, CEO of Refined Oils Business, Cargill India • Mr. R.S. Sharma, Chairman & Managing Director, NTPC • Dr. Jadgish P.N. Giri, Aaditya Energy Foundation • Mr. Sumesh Parasrampuria, Chief Business Officer, Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd. • Mr. J.K. Dadoo, Secretary–Environment, Forest & Wild Life, Govt. of NCT of Delhi/ Chairperson, Delhi Pollution Control Committee • Mr. Dipankar Ghosh, Associated Director, Ernst & Young • Mr. Aseem Chaturvedi, Head Consultant, Emergent Ventures • Mr. G.K. Sood, Director, Shree Renuka Sugars • Mr. Claude Gabriel, Chief Business Officer–Agro Commodities, Sara International
The Symposium was organized in association with NASSCOM on 28 August 2008 at IIFT Kolkata. Theme: “Indian IT at Crossroads: Finding New Dimensions, Exploring New Avenues” Chief Guest: Mr. Debesh Das, Minister in Charge, Department of Information Technology, WB Prominent Speakers: • Mr. Viswanathan K., VP, Yahoo India R&D • Mr. V.R. Ferose, MD, SAP Labs • Mr. Amitabh Ray, Head, IBM Global services, India • Mr. Ambarish Das Gupta, Executive Director, PWC • Ms Shobhana Muralidharan, CTO, Evalueserve • Mr. Anish Sarkar, VP, Capgemini India • Mr. Raju Bhatnagar, VP and Head - BPO Operations, NASSCOM • Mr. VVR Babu, CIO, ITC Ltd. • Mr. Ashok Wahi, CIO, Spice Group • Mr. Jitendra Tanna, VP and Head, Fujitsu Consulting India • Mr. Shane Freeman, MD, NASSCOM
The Symposium was organized in association with Mumbai Chamber of Commerce and Industry on 22nd October 2008 in Mumbai. Theme: “Indian Banking – the Road Ahead”. Chief Guest: Mr. Vinod Rai, Comptroller and Auditor General of India. Prominent Speakers: • Ms Meera Sanyal, Country Head, ABN Amro Bank • Mr. Manas Ray, Executive Director, SEBI • Mr. Sunil Gulati, Group President, Yes Bank Ltd. • Mr. Abhijit Sen, Chief Financial Officer, Citibank • Mr. Rashesh Shah, Chairman and CEO, Edelweiss Capital • Mr. K.G. Bhandari, Senior Vice President – Risk Mgmt., Induslnd Bank • Mr. Ashvin Parekh, Partner & National Industry Leader, Ernst and Young. • Mr. Mohan Shenoi, Treasurer, Kotak Mahindra Bank • Mr. Rajrishi Singhal, The Economic Times • Mr. Subramanian, Head Investment Banking, Enam Securities Pvt. Ltd. • Mr. Govind Sankaranayanan, CFO, Tata Capital Ltd • Mr. Mandal, Director, Shipping Corporation of India Ltd
This year again, IIFT hosted the North Zone round of prestigious BT Acumen on 23 August 2008. This National Level B-school competition which focuses on debating and quizzing skills witnessed the participation of premier B-Schools in North India.
National Consulting Symposium
Trade Winds
The Symposium was organized in association with PHD Chamber and CDC on 11 Aug. 2008 at IIFT, New Delhi. Theme: “Role of Consultants in Emerging Knowledge Based Economy” Chief Guest: Hon’ble Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, Former President of India. Prominent Speakers: • Mr. L.K. Malhotra, President, PHD Chambers • Mr. Thomas Kuruvilla, MD, Middle-East, Arthur D’little, Singapore • Mr. Ramit Gupta, VP, Avalon Consulting • Mr. Guru Malladi, Asociate Director, Ernst & Young • Mr. Arsh Maini, Director, Deloitte & Touche Ltd. • Mr. Nilaya Varma, Associate Director, PWD • Mr. Amol Deshpandey, Associate Director, KSA Technopak Advisors • Mr. Vinamra Shastri, Head, Grant Thornton India • Mr. Raghu Venkatnarayan, Director, KPMG • Mr. Debu Bandyopadhyay, Executive Director, ECS Ltd. • Mr. Sunil Abrol, DG, CDC
The annual event “Trade Winds” was held on 19th November 2008 at Kolkata. Theme: “Sustaining Indian Growth Story.” Prominent Speakers: • Smt Jaya Dasgupta, Principal Secretary, Deptt. of Devlopment and Planning, Govt. of West Bengal • Dr. Debasis Sengupta, MD, ICICIWinfra • Mr. Yogendra Sharma, CEO, Adani Logistics • Mr. Debasis Ghosh, Assciate Director, PWD • Mr. Rakesh Shah, Ex-Chairman, EEPC • Mr. Tamal Roy, VP, TM INTl Logistics Ltd. • Mr. Tapan Chattopadhay, Exec. Director, Capexil • Dr. Gautam Sengupta, VP and COO, Videocon • Mr. Kaustubh Bhadra, VP, Mudra Communications. • Mr. Pradeep Gooptu, Resident Editor, Business Standard • Mr. Vipan Jain, Head, South Asia Logistics, Lufthansa Cargo
Quo – Vadis 2008 Quo-Vadis is the 3 day annual Management and Cultural Festival at IIFT which was organized during 14th to 16th November 2008 at Delhi. Major attractions included flagship events like Ran-Niti, Consiglare, Goal Mart and Bizdom. Popular Delhi based band, Indian Ocean mesmerized the crowd with their fusion music. Markfest 2008 was also organized during Quo-Vadis. The theme for this year was “We are like that only-The Psyche of the Indian Consumer”. Prominent speakers included: • Mr. Pradeep Kashyap- Chairman, MART • Mr. Atulit Saxena, Senior VP, Future Brands • Mr. Ajay Chawla, VP, Titan Industries • Mr. Kishore Chakravarthy from Mc Cann Ericsson
The AL Gore Sustainable Technology Venture Competition IIFT, in association with The Foundation for a Sustainable Future (FSF), San Francisco hosted the Second Al Gore Sustainable Technology Venture competition on 11th February 2009 at Delhi. Nine teams from premier B-Schools in India, including two from IIFT, presented their ideas in front of an eminent panel of judges. This competition focuses on prominent new sustainable technologies to market through entrepreneurship.
Events 2009-10 IT & Telecom Symposium July 30, 2009 Consulting Symposium August 12, 2009 Trade Winds -Symposium August 26, 2009 Marketing Fair September 1st Week, 2009 BT Acumen August 2008 Finance Symposium October 13/14, 2009 Manufacturing Symposium November 4, 2009 Alumni Night November 7, 2009 Quo Vadis November 13-15, 2009 Al Gore Competition February 2010
summer placements 2008 Summer placements at IIFT for the 2008-10 batch was a great success with 168 students being placed, which comprises of 111 students from the Delhi and 57 from the Kolkata center. We witnessed a 25% rise in average stipend over last year. Our traditional recruiters like Colgate Palmolive, ITC, Essar, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, UBS, MSIL, Tata Motors, Cargill, Cognizant made their presence felt with offers ranging from corporate finance to strategy to sales & marketing. The big names in IT like Wipro, IBM, Genpact, TCS also turned up in full strength. Niche profiles like Carbon Consulting offered by Emergent Ventures and Infrastructure Consulting by Colliers International were some of the highlights this year. What set apart the summers process this year was the entry of a host of new companies from diverse sectors. Some of the new recruiters were M&M, Coca Cola, J&J Medical, Perfetti Van Melle, Reckitt Benckiser, Ambuja Realty, Xerox, Colliers International, Louis Dreyfus, Motorola, Sab Miller and GSK.
Final placements 2008-09 Final placements of the MBA (IB) students at the IIFT have kept their tryst with success, the excellent results reinforcing the confidence that leading recruiters have always shown in the institute. The placement process witnessed participation from the top companies across diverse sectors. A total of 62 companies made final offers to the students including industry leaders like ITC, Colgate Palmolive, Nomura Holdings, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bharti Airtel, Titan, Bajaj Auto, Cargill, Tata Motors, Axis Bank, ICRA, Eli Lilly and Vodafone; who recruited students for roles like marketing, sales, corporate finance, treasury, operations, logistics and international business. Companies were spread across diverse sectors like manufacturing, telecommunication, trade, IT, logistics, microfinance, pharmaceuticals, exports & infrastructure. Some of the new recruiters were Mahindra & Mahindra, Unicon, Bajaj Auto, Usha International, A.P.Moller Maersk, Infosys BPO, Godfrey Philips, GVK Bio, Gateway Rail Freight, Darashaw, FINO, Virgin Mobile, Eli Lilly, Triton Group, Eka Software & Copal Partners. Some of the start-ups like Emergent Ventures India, Vignani Solutions, and FINO Analytics offered niche profiles in carbon consulting, financial modeling, microfinance and business development.
The sectoral distribution of the profiles offered was indeed impressive with more than 12 sectors covered.
Sectoral distribution of profiles offerred: 6
6
5
4
Media, Telecom
12
Group Companies
15
Manufacturing FMCG 15
IT Consulting BFSI
5
39 Pre-placement Offers & Pre Placement Interviews 53 Lateral placements
15 IT
3
FMCG
6
Logistics Manufacturing
25
Power & Energy
Highest Domestic Salary Rs 19 lakhs per annum Average Salary 7.55 Lakh per annum.
Trade 15
5
Trading 19
Telecom BFSI Consulting
4
Others 18
3
Pharmaceuticals 6 11
Others
5
Summer Placements Procedure • Summer Placements will commence in the first week of October 2009. • Every student is given the option of applying to as many companies as desired. However, he/she would be out of the placement process as soon as an offer is received. • Companies can invite applications for summer jobs either on organization’s own application form or through the curriculum vitae of the students. • Internship duration is atleast 8 weeks between April and June. • No recruitment fee is charged for summer internship.
Placement Procedure 2009-2010 • Pre-placement talks will be held from November onwards at the Institute during which the companies make presentations about their operations and job profile. • The date and time slots for interviews during the Placement Week will be intimated to the company one week prior to the commencement of the Placement Week. • Resumes of the interested or eligible students will be dispatched to the company on request. • If the company wishes to conduct a written test as a part of the selection procedure, it must do so before the Placement Week. • The company must declare the results while on campus.
Prominent Recruiters
placements 2010 - details
Adventity
Genpact
Nestle
Placement Schedule
Ambika Steel
Godfrey Phillips India
Nomura Holdings
Avalon Consulting
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
Noble Cotton
The placement process for Delhi and Kolkata batches will happen together at IIFT-Delhi campus for the academic year 2009-2010.
Aviva
GSK Pharmaceuticals
Olam
Axis
GVK Bio
Patni Computers
Bank of America
HCL
Perfetti Van Melle
Bank of Baroda
HT Media
Ranbaxy
Barclays
HUL
Reckitt Benckiser
Bharti
IBM
SAB Miller
Birla Soft
IC I Paints
Sara International
BHEL
ICICI
SBI
BPCL
ICRA
Shree Renuka Sugars
Britannia Industries ltd.
Idea
State Trading Corporation
Cadbury
IMRB International
Steel Authority of India Limited
Cargill
Inductis
Tata Motors
Castrol
Infosys Technologies Ltd.
Tata Steel
Citibank
Irevna Research
TCS
Coca Cola India
ITC
Titan Industries
Cognizant Business Consulting
Jumbo Electronics Co Ltd.
TM International Logistics Ltd.
Colgate Palmolive
Johnson & Johnson Medical
Triton Group
Colliers International
Kotak Mahindra bank
UBS
Dabur
KPIT Cummins
Unicon Investment Solutions
DSCL
Louis Dreyfus
Vodafone
Emergent Ventures
Maersk
Whirlpool
Essar
Mahindra & Mahindra
WIPRO
Eli Lilly
Maruti
Xerox
FUTURES FIRST
YES Bank
Placement Calendar Event
Date
MBA(IB) 2009-2011 - Summer Placements
October 2009
PPTs for Laterals 2008-10 Batch
November 2009
Lateral placements 2008-10 Batch
December 2009
PPTs for Finals 2008-10 Batch
January 2010
Final placements for 2008-10 batch
February 2010
Facilitation Charges for Final Placements Rs. 30,000 as facilitation charge is payable in advance or on completion of the selection procedure.
Placement Committee Mr. Munish Bhargava Corporate and Placement Adviser Phone: 91-11- 26966544(Direct) Fax : 91-11-26859520 Email: munish@iift.ac.in
Mr. Ashok Chopra Placement cell Email: ashokchopra@iift.ac.in
Anand B Joseph Convener 9212762618
Ankur Pathak 9958070887
Amit Panhale 9311159778
Ankur Kapoor 9330766661
Anupam Uppal 9330766662
Srinath S. 9958064996
Suravi Shome 9958070811
Vikas Sastri 9330766663
Vinay Bohra 9958066528
Vishal Goel 9330766664
Email : placements@iift.ac.in, placements.iift@gmail.com