Institute of Management Studies (IMS)

Infobox University
name = IMS,DAVV


established = 1969
type = Public
campus = Urban
city = Indore
state = Madhya Pradesh
country = India
affiliations = UGC AICTE
free_label = Other Names
free = Institute Of Management Studies, DAVV
website = [http://www.ims.dauniv.ac.in www.ims.dauniv.ac.in]

Institute of Management Studies (IMS) - Devi Ahilya University (DAVV), Indore was founded in 1969 as the Faculty of Management Studies under Devi Ahilya University with approval of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and fianancial support from the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India.

The institutes is one of the oldest business schools in India and now run various management courses. The institute is situated in the Takshila Campus of the Devi Ahilya University which is on the Khandwa Road.

History

Established in 1969, under the aegis of the University, Institute of Management Studies (IMS), Devi Ahilya University acts as the management education wing of DAVV and shares the responsibility to provide leadership in fulfilling the joint mission of education, research and training. The institute is one of the top ranking institutions in India. All India Ranked 7th by Outlook in the 2005 edition in the university based MBA courses. MBA(Core)full time being the most premium course in IMS.

The Institute started a Health Care Programme with the Tulane University, New Orleans, USA. The Institute is a part of an USAID funded Consortium with the Tulane University for teaching, training and research in Hospital Administration. It also has academic collaboration with National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) for training activities. The Institute has formed a consortium with Vinod Gupta Charitable Foundation, New Delhi and Social Work Academy for Research and Action Jaipur, Rajasthan (SWARAJ) for academic purposes.

IMS students are incorporating consulting solutions of Quality Assurance and Project Management in development sector and industry. Students from different academic backgrounds and wide work experience join to enrich the peer learning factor. Many informal sessions are also conducted by students like "GoGetters Group" and "Hyriskco" Annual festival to attract corporate attention and showcase students potential.

The Institute has dedicated young and highly qualified faculty and is supported by distinguished visiting and guest faculty from industry and professions like consulting, chartered accountancy, etc. It has developed strong linkage with industry which has continuously provided it unstinted support and co-operation. The Institute is a Centre of Excellence in management education and research.

Academic Programmes

MBA (Full Time)

The Master of Business Administration is a two year full time programme is aimed at bringing together students of various backgrounds from all over India and grooming their conceptual and analytical skills so as to streamline the talents to adapt to the ever demanding requirements of the modern business world.

The MBA programme spread over four semesters aiming at imparting quality management education in specialized areas of Marketing, Finance, Information Systems and Human Resources Development designed to cater to the ever-evolving demands of the market.

Students are exposed to various dimensions of management and behavioral sciences with dual specialization - major and minor.

MBA (Marketing Management)

The MBA (Marketing Management) is two year full time specialised programme in Marketing. Recognizing the need for the business school curriculum to incorporate the requirements of corporate changes and to prepare today's graduates for the new and varied challenges offered by the real business world, IMS conceived MBA (MM) in 2006.

Institute of Management Studies offers a Specialized Course in Marketing Management which has an essence of PRODUCT & BRAND MANAGEMENT, RETAIL MANAGEMENT, ADVERTISING, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, OPERATION RESEARCH, SERVICE MARKETING, CONSUMER BEHAVIOR etc.

MBA (FA) Progarmme

Recognizing the need for the business school curriculum to incorporate the requirements of corporate changes and to prepare today's graduates for the new and varied challenges offered by the real business world, IMS conceived Master of Financial Administration in 1995.

The Master of Financial Administration is a two-year full time tailor made programme engineered to impart quality management education arising out of fundamental rethinking in Capital Market, Financial Services, International Finance, Insurance and other financial areas.

The MFA programme aims to equip the students with the requisite knowledge and skills in financial planning, decision making and control.

MBA (e-commerce)

The MBA (e-commerce) programme at IMS is conducted with the following primary objectives :Enriching the students with interdisciplinary and multidimensional flavor to IT and management. Bridging the gap between management and technology. Enhancing the capacity for creative thinking, problem solving and decision making. Emphasizing on initiative building and self development. Grooming the students with the latest trends in the changing business scenario and familiarizing them with integrative business processes.

MBA (HA) Programme

The MBA(HA) programme at IMS is conducted with the following primary objectives : Developing effective hospital managers capable of fulfilling the needs of twenty first century by imparting knowledge and skills required in the area of hospital administration. Providing quality educational inputs, attitude and personality development facilities. Equipping students with up to date knowledge of modern management concepts and techniques. Providing consultancy services to business organizations and public system. Grooming the students for health care industry including hospitals, pharmaceutical industry, insurance companies and other commercial organizations.

MBA (Part Time)

Masters of Business Administration - Part Time is a three-year programme offered by Institute of Management Studies designed to cater the need of pursuing management education for working executives.

MBA (Distance Education)

Masters of Business Administration - Distance Education is a three-year programme offered by Institute of Management Studies providing management education through correspondence to people located at far off places in various part of the country.

External links

* [http://www.ims.dauniv.ac.in/ Institute Of Management Studies, Devi Ahilya University: Indore University Official Website]

* [http://www.imsalumni.com/ Alumni Web Page, Institute Of Management Studies, Devi Ahilya University: Alumni Network]

* [http://www.neerajparashar.com/ Neeraj Parashar, Alumni Web Page, Institute Of Management Studies, Devi Ahilya University]