Post Graduate Program in Agribusiness Management (PGP-ABM)
by We School (Welingkar Institute of Management)Mumbai, Bangalore, New Delhi |
Category: PGP in Agribusiness Management (PGPABM) | Agriculture Management | Agriculture
| Eligibility: (Pre-requisites) | The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Agriculture Sciences or in Agriculture related disciplines, of any of the Universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India. The candidates who do not have formal education in Agriculture or Agriculture related disciplines but have at least a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in any other discipline from a University or Institution and a strong interest in Agriculture, Agro/Food Processing, Rural and Allied Sectors are also eligible to apply. The Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate must entail a minimum of three years of education after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent. |
| Medium of instruction: | English |
Indian Agriculture sector contributes around 23% in the GDP. It provides employment to more than 65% of the population. The sector is facing an increasing complex business environment due to integration of world market, technological advancement, development of the derivative market etc. To cater to this complexity skilled manpower is required to respond to the current situation and take quick and right decision.
The Post Graduate Program in Agribusiness Management (PGP-ABM) is a part-time 11 months program specially designed to prepare students for careers in management related to agriculture, food, agri-business, rural and allied sectors of the economy.
About Welingkar
Welingkar Institute of Management established in 1977, has been regularly acclaimed as the fastest transforming B-School in the country based on its formidable reputation earned for its pragmatic approach to management education.
Academically, Welingkar has the best planned network of faculty with strong academic and versatile corporate experience. Welingkar runs all its programmes at its main campus in Mumbai and select programmes catering to the need of the sun rise industries like e-business, Retail, IT/ITES, BPO and commodity Derivatives at Welingkar Centre in Bangalore.Having recognized the importance of global affiliations, Welingkar has taken numerous steps to start ahead of times be it tie-ups with international universities, faculty exchange programmes, joint research initiatives, or the global internship programmes.
Objective of the program
The main objective of the programme is to develop young men and women as competent professional managers for agriculture, food, rural, and allied sectors. The programme caters to the needs of enterprises serving these sectors, both domestic and international. The programme specifically attempts to:
Highlights of the programme
The main objective of the programme is to develop young men and women as competent professional managers for agriculture, food, rural, and allied sectors. The programme caters to the needs of enterprises serving these sectors, both domestic and international. The programme specifically attempts to:
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11 months duration
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Syllabus designed to meet the requirements of the industry
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Best of the faculty network
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Programme designed by the industry professional
Admissions Procedure
Admission will be purely on merit basis.The admission process consists of the candidate's academic record , work experience and personal interview.
Intake of Students: 30.
Eligibility Criteria
The candidate must hold a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Agriculture Sciences or in Agriculture related disciplines, of any of the Universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India.
The candidates who do not have formal education in Agriculture or Agriculture related disciplines but have at least a Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in any other discipline from a University or Institution and a strong interest in Agriculture, Agro/Food Processing, Rural and Allied Sectors are also eligible to apply. The Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate must entail a minimum of three years of education after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent.
Fees & expenses
Fees will be revised from 1st July 2012. The revised fee will be Rs. 30,337/- + Form fee Rs.100/-.
Batch timings, Mode of Teaching, Duration, Important dates
Batch Timings:
Sundays: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Mode of Teaching:
Classroom teaching mode with seminars, group discussion and project work with in plant training.
Duration:
11 months
| Classroom - Part Time | ||||
| When | Duration | Where | Remarks | Price |
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(9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) Sun |
11 Months |
All Venues | Not Specified |
INR 30,437 Per Course (Taxes As Applicable) |
| Price Notes: Fees will be revised from 1st July 2012. The revised fee will be Rs. 30,337/- + Form fee Rs.100/-. | ||||
Bangalore, Hosur Road (Campus):- 102/103, Electronic City Phase 1, Next to Telephone Exchange Hosur Road, Bangalore - 560100, Karnataka, India
New Delhi, Lajpat Nagar (Branch):- House No.1, 2nd Floor, Ring Road Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi, India
Bangalore, Hosur Road (Campus):- 11, Emen Arcade, Krishna Nagar Industrial Estate, Near Dairy Circle Hosur Road, Bangalore - 560029, Karnataka, India
We School (Welingkar Institute of Management)
Welingkar Institute of Management Development (WeSchool) was established in the year 1977 with a focus on giving a new dimension to Business Studies. It is part of the Shikshana Prasaraka Mandali, which has 43 prominent institutions across the country under its purview.
With a strong educational legacy of over thirty years, WeSchool believes in the excellence of quality education catered in relevance to the current times and industry demands; thus giving students a complete educational experience.
WeSchool’s strategy of responding efficiently and effectively to the needs of the industry and student community brings it in the league of leading Business Schools across India and South East Asia. With various other academic achievements and accolades, WeSchool has recently been ranked 1st in the West Zone by Careers 360 Education Survey, 2013.
Along with providing full-time business management courses, WeSchool has also been responsible in pioneering various part-time Diploma & Certification Programs and Post Graduate Diploma In Management through hybrid learning format. WeSchool has gained the distinction of being one of the few institutes whose hybrid programs have been accredited by the Distance Education Council (DEC), an apex agency, responsible for recognizing Open and Distance Learning Institutions in India.
At WeSchool, all the business management courses are tailored to give a clear understanding of Management subjects and are well-structured to enhance functional and soft skills development of its students. Combination of modern and traditional teaching methodologies help students to gain knowledge in the best way possible, while also helping them to realize and believe in their potential to evolve as successful role-players and decision makers in the professional world.
WeSchool is committed to produce outstanding managers with broad based knowledge, analytical ability, team experience and critical interpersonal skills necessary to meet today's and tomorrow's management challenges.
