GMP Overview
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SPJIMR's Global Management Programme – the GMP (formerly called the PGCIM), is a pioneering initiative that connects our Institution with some of the best global business schools and universities. The programme began in the year 2010 and has grown to be a valuable offering which opens up opportunities for participants to study at SPJIMR and then continue the programme at our international partner schools.
How does SPJIMR's Global Management Programme (GMP) help you in building a global career? Dean Dr Banerjee talks about the Global Management Programme
GMP began with a partnership between ESB Business School of Reutlingen University, Germany and SPJIMR, after receiving initial recognition and funding from the European Commission. It was initially designed to align with the MBA in International Management offered by ESB Business School.
Through GMP today, SPJIMR builds on its approach to globalisation, which is essentially to create a multinational faculty and alumni base as well as develop partnerships with noted foreign educational institutes.
A global curriculum, a rich faculty base and a diverse learning experience through courses, simulations, projects, internships and placements in international destinations make GMP stand out as one of the best known global faces in India.
Today we have our alumni working at international destinations in organisations like - World Bank, ING Bank, ABN AMRO Bank, Apple, Airbus Helicopters, Amazon EU, Credit Suisse, E.ON, PWC, E&Y, Deloitte, Crane Co., Capillary Technologies, Rocket Internet, IBM, TCS, Daimler, Decathlon, General Electric, to name a few. Some of the positions held are Chief Product Officer, Loyalty & Retention Manager, Pricing Manager, Finance Controller and Group Account Manager.
- US partners schools provide additional STEM-OPT extension totalling to 36 months, post-completion of programme
- Collateral-free loan from nationalized banks
- Generous scholarships (only for US B-schools) to eligible candidates
- Exposure to multinational learning environment and diverse cultures;
- Gateway to M.Sc. in management with specialisations – an MBA equivalence for applicants without work experience;
- International MBA Degree from reputed Business Schools;
- GMP Certification from SPJIMR, covering General Management courses
- Specialisations and Electives offered by International Business Schools;
- Company-linked Master Theses;
- International Internships and Graduation;
- Support and training from Career Cell offered by International Business Schools;
- Creating global managers to meet the international aspirations.
- Building a global mindset for doing business with global impact;
- International exposure and opportunity to experience diverse cultures.
Brandeis International Business School, Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
Brandeis is a private research university with global reach. The campus is spread over 235 acres and located in the suburbs of Boston, a global hub for higher education and innovation. Brandeis was established as a non-sectarian university with a founding principle of being open and welcoming to faculty, students and staff of all backgrounds and beliefs. Brandeis is a community of scholars and students united by their commitment to the pursuit of knowledge and its transmission from generation to generation.
Brandeis International Business School (IBS) was founded in 1994 as a part of Brandeis University. By teaching rigorous business, finance and economics and connecting students to best practices and immersing them in international experiences, Brandeis IBS prepares exceptional individuals from around the globe to become principled professionals in companies and public institutions worldwide. Brandeis IBS has a worldwide reputation for academic excellence. The MA in International Economics and Finance is ranked 2nd in the U.S. by FT. The MBA programme is on the Princeton Review's list of top business schools in North America and has been for nine years in a row.
Admissions and Tuition
Students will be required to submit a TOEFL / IELTS score, in addition to the other required application materials.
Robert H Smith School of Business, University of Maryland College Park.
The University of Maryland’s proud past stretches back to 1856, when the tiny Maryland Agricultural College was carved from part of Charles Benedict Calvert’s plantation along a dirt road now called U.S Route 1. From its start with 34 students, the institution slowly grew to include engineering and the liberal arts, and to add athletics, women and minorities. It survived the Great Fire of 1912, re-emerged as a public college, and boomed following World War II. Today, the university is a national powerhouse in research and academics, even as it embraces its roots as a land-grant institution.
Mission
The mission of the University of Maryland, College Park is to provide excellent teaching, research, and service. The University educates students and advances knowledge in areas of importance to the State, the nation, and the world. The University is committed to being a preeminent national center for research and for graduate education, and the institution of choice for Maryland’s undergraduates of exceptional ability and promise.
Admissions and Tuition
Students will be required to submit a TOEFL / IELTS score, in addition to the other required application materials.
EBS Business School, Oestrich-Winkel, Germany
Since its inception in 1971 as the first private higher education institution for business studies in Germany, EBS Business School has stood for academic excellence in teaching and research, and for innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. A pioneer among German business schools, EBS has been educating future business leaders with a global mindset for over 40 years. The school is EQUIS accredited.
All Master´s programmes at EBS consist of a basic structure and lead to the Master of Science degree. You will be able to follow either a generalist route or select a specialist path to deepen your knowledge in a particular area. In all programmes, you have the opportunity to acquire in-depth knowledge in selected specialisations, gain international experience through studying abroad, and take advantage of EBS's extensive business, social and professional networks.
IÉSEG School of Management, Paris, Lille, France
The mission of IÉSEG is to create knowledge that nurtures innovation and leadership, and promote creative solutions for and with responsible organisations. They educate managers to be inspiring, intercultural and ethical pioneers of change. The objective of IÉSEG is to ensure that students turn into talented, dynamic and above all, successful business people and professionals who will continue to make a difference across a diverse range of global business markets.
The origin of IÉSEG dates back to 1964. Since then, the institution has been ranked as one of the top 10 French Business Schools. IÉSEG has the prestigious accolade of becoming a Grande École – one of the most respected and academically rigorous higher education programmes in the world. The IÉSEG culture is born out of a passion for progress and ability, meaning that we focus all our energies on identifying the true potential of each student. In the year 2016, IÉSEG has been ranked 17th by the Financial Times for its Master of Management programme.
Nyenrode Business Universiteit, Breukelen, near Amsterdam, Netherlands
Nyenrode Business Universiteit, founded in 1946, is the only private university in the Netherlands. It builds on the motto ‘For and By Business’.
Situated on a 13th century estate, Nyenrode has a unique atmosphere to work and study. In 1946, captains of industry from leading Dutch corporations such as KLM, Shell, Unilever, Philips and Akzo, took the initiative to start an institute where an action-inclined, internationally focused generation of new business leaders would be educated. The goal was to rebuild the economic position of the Netherlands and Dutch enterprises after WW-II.The Nyenrode estate is dominated by a thirteenth-century castle. Situated in park-like grounds and surrounded by a moat, the castle is a true eye-catcher.
The estate is known for its beautiful landscape architecture. Since 2001, it has enjoyed protection provided by the Historic Buildings and Ancient Monuments Act.
Nyenrode Business Universiteit is accredited by EQUIS/EFMD. The university is consistently committed to delivering high quality programmes, which is reflected in European and global educational rankings.
The degree programmes are accreditated by the different relevant Associations: Nederlands Vlaams Accreditatie Orgaan (NVAO), Association of MBAs (AMBA) and Commissie Eindtermen Accountantsopleiding (CEA). Pursuing an MBA and M.Sc. at Nyenrode Business Universiteit means developing your personal and professional skills through intense and rigorous academic programmes.
Applicants are expected to have a consistent and impressive academic record. In case your university or college provides grades and not marks, please ensure that the grades or cumulative grade point average (CGPA) are appropriately converted to percentage marks and provided in the application form. For candidates who wish to provide their CA/CS/ICWA scores, an aggregate of intermediate or
final marks in percentage terms can be provided. The duration of the bachelor’s degree or equivalent should be three years or above. Candidates who have an integrated master’s degree or dual degree can provide the marks of their Bachelor’s degree, as applicable by the university norms.
| Partner School | Programme | Specialisation | Min. eligiblity for GMP | Work. Exp. | Fees | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandeis International Business School, Boston, US | MBA | Business Analytics | (i) Graduation (any stream) (ii) GMAT (600)/GRE (300) /CAT/XAT Score (above 85 percentile) | 2 Years | US $ 58,500 | 18 months |
| Masters | International Economics & Finance | Nil | US $ 58,500 | 18 months | ||
| Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, College Park, US | Masters | Quantitative Finance | Nil | US $ 40,000 | 12 months | |
| EBS, Germany | MBA | General Management | 3 years | €15,000 | 12 months | |
| Masters | Automotive; Finance; Management | Nil | € 12,000 | 18 months | ||
| IESEG, France | International MBA | General Management | 3 Years | € 10,000 | 6 months | |
| Masters | Business Analytics & Consulting | 2 Years | € 6,500 | 6 months | ||
| International Business | Nil | € 6,500 | 6 months | |||
| Nyenrode, The Netherlands | International MBA | General Management | 3 years | € 14,500 | 9 months | |
| Masters | Digital Business & Innovation; Finance Management; Global Strategies & Sustainability | Nil | € 12,500 | 12 months |
Brandeis & Maryland additionally requires IELTS (7+) or TOEFL (100+) Score (Scores valid from Nov 2015 onwards)
Pie chart depicting GMP Alumni locationsSome of the organisations and companies in which our alumni are currently placed are World Bank (Washington DC), Credit Suisse (Mumbai), Amazon EU (Luxembourg), Barclays (London), Rocket Internet (Berlin), Apple (California), Airbus Helicopters (Munich), ING (Amsterdam), Royal DSM (Amsterdam), E.On (Düsseldorf), Decathlon (Lille), Capillary Technologies (Singapore), Nissan Benelux (Antwerp) and so on. Positions held by our alumni include Project Consultant, Product Manager, Finance Controller, Central Pricing Manager, Chief Product Officer, Group Account Manager, International Relations Manager, and so on.
Most companies tend to first hire for internships, if the candidate proves to be capable, (s)he is absorbed in a permanent position. Our students with zero to three years of work experience secure jobs with an average salary of about EUR 45,000. There are examples where alumni earn a salary of EUR 1,20,000. With three years of experience and an MBA degree the entry level salary is EUR 50,000, on an average. However, expensive locations like Luxembourg, Paris, Berlin, or Frankfurt attract higher salaries.
