International Management Institute
Encyclopedia
International Management Institute (IMI) is one of India's leading business schools
, located in New Delhi
, India
. The institute offers full-time postgraduate diplomas equivalent to MBAs, a fellow program, a doctoral program, and several executive education programs. IMI follows international standard curricula in its programs, which have been enriched by its academic collaborations with other leading business schools worldwide.
, Williamson Magor
, Nestle
, ITC, SAIL
, BOC
, Tata Chemicals
and many others. IMI India was launched in 1981 in collaboration with International Management Institute, Geneva (currently International Institute for Management Development (IMD), Lausanne). IMI consistently ranks among the top business schools in India.
A two year full-time program approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and recognized by the Association of Indian Universities
(AIU) as equivalent to MBA.
Post-Graduate Diploma in Management - Human Resources (PGDM – HR)
A two year full-time program approved by AICTE and recognized by the AIU as equivalent to MBA.
Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Executive PGDM)
A 15 months full-time program recognized by the Ministry of Human Resources, Government of India
. This program is for executives who have prior work experience.
Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM - Part Time)
A three year part-time program for working executives. This program is recognized by the AICTE and by the Ministry of Human Resources, Government of India
.
Fellow Program in Management (FPM)
Approved by the AICTE for advanced study and research to prepare qualified candidates for academic careers in research and teaching.
PhD Program
IMI has been granted the status of Approved Research Centre by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
(GGSIPU), New Delhi. This entitles IMI faculty to guide students pursuing doctoral research in various areas of management.
Executive Development Programs
IMI offers a range of custom-made in-company training programs, as well as open public training programs for practicing managers. These programs are designed to enable talented professionals, to reach responsible positions in their organizations.
IMI has also attracted and continues to attract eminent scholars, academicians, practicing managers and administrators as visiting faculty. IMI has, therefore, acquired considerable flexibility in offering a wide choice of elective courses.
The IMI Alumni Association is called Achievers and it has regional chapters in New Delhi
, Bangalore
, Chennai
, Kolkata
and Mumbai
.
The students also keep on organizing one or other event every month.
The centrally air-conditioned academic complex consists of spacious lecture halls, the Tata Chemicals Computer Centre, BOC Conference Room, RPG Auditorium, Williamson Magor Library, faculty chambers and administrative offices. The IMI campus has two exclusive high-tech computer labs. The campus also has high-speed internet connectivity.
The Williamson Magor Library & Information Service (WMLIS) offers access to a wide range of printed and electronic sources with emphasis on electronic delivery of information. The library has about 19,500 volumes covering not only aspects of management and business, but also related parts of economics, accounting, finance, behavioral sciences and information technology.
The modern residential accommodation includes well-furnished rooms, excellent mess facilities and recreational facilities including a modern air-conditioned gymnasium.
IMI has also opened its second campus in the city of Bhubaneswar
, India.
IMI has successfully placed and contributed to the business and industry growth in India through its 3000-strong alumni.
Business school
A business school is a university-level institution that confers degrees in Business Administration. It teaches topics such as accounting, administration, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, information systems, marketing, organizational behavior, public relations, strategy, human resource...
, located in New Delhi
New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. The institute offers full-time postgraduate diplomas equivalent to MBAs, a fellow program, a doctoral program, and several executive education programs. IMI follows international standard curricula in its programs, which have been enriched by its academic collaborations with other leading business schools worldwide.
History
IMI is India's first corporate sponsored business school. It is sponsored by some of India’s leading corporate business groups, including RPG EnterprisesRPG Enterprises
RPG Enterprises is a conglomerates in India.- Subdivisions :RPG Enterprises comprises more than twenty companies in the areas of Power, Transmission, Technology, Retail and Entertainment. Some of the companies it holds are CEAT Tyres, KEC International, Zensar Technologies and RPG Life Sciences...
, Williamson Magor
Williamson Magor
Williamson Magor is one of the largest tea plantation groups in India, producing over 75 million kg annually. This represents about a fifth of the total tea produced in Assam. Williamson Magor owns 57 tea estates in Assam and West Bengal and provides direct employment to over 110,000 people...
, Nestle
Nestlé
Nestlé S.A. is the world's largest food and nutrition company. Founded and headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland, Nestlé originated in a 1905 merger of the Anglo-Swiss Milk Company, established in 1867 by brothers George Page and Charles Page, and Farine Lactée Henri Nestlé, founded in 1866 by Henri...
, ITC, SAIL
Steel Authority of India Limited
Steel Authority of India Limited from 116950 The company's current chairman is C.S Verma. With an annual production of 13.5 million metric tons, SAIL is the 14th largest steel producer in the world....
, BOC
The BOC Group
The BOC Group plc was the official name of the multinational industrial gas and British based company more commonly known as BOC, and now a part of The Linde Group. In September 2004, BOC had over 30,000 employees on six continents, with sales of over £4.6 billion. BOC was a constituent of the...
, Tata Chemicals
Tata Chemicals
Tata Chemicals Ltd is a Tata Group Company based in Mumbai. The company is one of the largest chemical companies in India with significant operations in India and Africa.-Plant locations:*Mithapur *Babrala *Nanded...
and many others. IMI India was launched in 1981 in collaboration with International Management Institute, Geneva (currently International Institute for Management Development (IMD), Lausanne). IMI consistently ranks among the top business schools in India.
Mission
To develop socially sensitive, ethical, value adding leaders and organizations through relevant teaching, research, training and consulting that serve stakeholders’ interestsAcademics
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)A two year full-time program approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and recognized by the Association of Indian Universities
Association of Indian Universities
Association of Indian Universities is an organisation based in Delhi India to evaluate the courses, syllabi, standard and credits of foreign Universities and to equate them in relation to various courses offered by Indian Universities....
(AIU) as equivalent to MBA.
Post-Graduate Diploma in Management - Human Resources (PGDM – HR)
A two year full-time program approved by AICTE and recognized by the AIU as equivalent to MBA.
Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Executive PGDM)
A 15 months full-time program recognized by the Ministry of Human Resources, Government of India
Ministry of Human Resource Development (India)
The Ministry of Human Resource Development is an Indian government ministry, responsible for the development of human resources...
. This program is for executives who have prior work experience.
Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM - Part Time)
A three year part-time program for working executives. This program is recognized by the AICTE and by the Ministry of Human Resources, Government of India
Ministry of Human Resource Development (India)
The Ministry of Human Resource Development is an Indian government ministry, responsible for the development of human resources...
.
Fellow Program in Management (FPM)
Approved by the AICTE for advanced study and research to prepare qualified candidates for academic careers in research and teaching.
PhD Program
IMI has been granted the status of Approved Research Centre by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University is a public, professional university located in Delhi, India...
(GGSIPU), New Delhi. This entitles IMI faculty to guide students pursuing doctoral research in various areas of management.
Executive Development Programs
IMI offers a range of custom-made in-company training programs, as well as open public training programs for practicing managers. These programs are designed to enable talented professionals, to reach responsible positions in their organizations.
Admission Procedure
Admission tests for IMI are conducted through CAT. The Institute also accepts GMAT scores for Foreign Students and Non Resident Indian Students. Apart from the test scores, candidates are also evaluated in Group Discussion and Personal Interview for admission shortlists.Centres of Excellence at IMI
IMI has set up Centres of Excellence to explore the trans-sectoral and interface areas for enriching knowledge and avenues for application of knowledge. These centers are addressing matters related to Social Sector Governance, Management of Innovation and Technology and Market Solutions to Poverty.Centre for Social Sector Governance (CSSG)
It was set up in 2004 to further teaching and research in issues connected with socio-economic development, governance, poverty, employment, educational health.Centre for Management of Innovation and Technology (CMIT)
It was set up in 2004 to further teaching and research in issues connected with R&D, innovation, technology management, knowledge management, etc. Activities under CMIT cover research, publications, database maintenance; capacity building through education and training programs; network building; consultancy services and the creation of an innovation and technology movement.Center for Market Solutions to Poverty
The Centre for Market Solutions to Poverty aims to provide an apex platform for coordinated response to the opportunities and challenges at the BOP (base of the pyramid). The focus would be on integrated business solutions, enabling public policy response, civil society action and development cooperation activities of the multiple agencies.Faculty
IMI is home to eminent faculty that draws upon its strong roots in academia and industry experience. It currently stands at 41 in number across all disciplines.The faculty at IMI is an eclectic, learned and committed team of professionals drawn from varied streams of discipline. They bring with them years of experience that enrich the curricula and contribute to the Institute's excellenceIMI has also attracted and continues to attract eminent scholars, academicians, practicing managers and administrators as visiting faculty. IMI has, therefore, acquired considerable flexibility in offering a wide choice of elective courses.
Alumni
IMI alumni have distinguished themselves in business and academia as well as in governmental and non-governmental organizations. A number of alumni are CEOs and top managers in varied industry segments, while others are in public service including a few members of Indian Parliament. IMI alumni are also excelling in academia including in Ivy League colleges in the US.The IMI Alumni Association is called Achievers and it has regional chapters in New Delhi
New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
, Bangalore
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
, Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
, Kolkata
Kolkata
Kolkata , formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located on the east bank of the Hooghly River, it was the commercial capital of East India...
and Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
.
Student activities and campus events
Kritva is the annual management and cultural festival at IMI. A widely attended festival, Kritva is a 60-hour fest with two star nights and a host of cultural and management games where students from the reputed B-schools of India participate.The students also keep on organizing one or other event every month.
Facilities and resources
The aesthetically designed IMI campus creates a stimulating atmosphere conducive to the all-round development of students. The amphitheatre is the nodal point of campus life around which the academic block, residence and recreational facilities are located.The centrally air-conditioned academic complex consists of spacious lecture halls, the Tata Chemicals Computer Centre, BOC Conference Room, RPG Auditorium, Williamson Magor Library, faculty chambers and administrative offices. The IMI campus has two exclusive high-tech computer labs. The campus also has high-speed internet connectivity.
The Williamson Magor Library & Information Service (WMLIS) offers access to a wide range of printed and electronic sources with emphasis on electronic delivery of information. The library has about 19,500 volumes covering not only aspects of management and business, but also related parts of economics, accounting, finance, behavioral sciences and information technology.
The modern residential accommodation includes well-furnished rooms, excellent mess facilities and recreational facilities including a modern air-conditioned gymnasium.
IMI has also opened its second campus in the city of Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar is the capital of the Indian state of Orissa, officially Odisha. The city has a long history of over 2000 years starting with Chedi dynasty who had Sisupalgarh near present-day Bhubaneswar as their capital...
, India.
Placements
IMI usually holds its final placement process during the month of January. Summer internships are welcomed from September onwards.IMI has successfully placed and contributed to the business and industry growth in India through its 3000-strong alumni.