We (online courses) are now on Facebook

Guys,

I have recently opened a new FB page.

Pls access - www.facebook.com/imtcdlonlinecourses

IMT-CDL has been awarded Asia's Best B-School Award in 'B-School providing Management Education through Distance Mode’.

Dear All,

I am sure you guys would be happy to hear that we have topped the rankings and have been recognised as Asia's Best B-School Award in 'B-School providing Management Education through Distance Mode’.

Link - http://www.i-newswire.com/imt-cdl-wins-prestigious-asia-award/135382

It's all down to you guys and the joint effort in ever improving IMT-CDL. 

Proud to be a part, we all are!

Yay! 

Timetable for the coming weekend - 29-30 October, 2011

Legend - Date Day Time Subject Code Faculty Batch-Semester Session

1. 29-Oct-11 Saturday 1400 MAC-IMT 58 Prof. Manas PGDMO-Jan 2011-Sem 2 and PGEM-Jan 2011-Sem 2 Session 3

2. 29-Oct-11 Saturday 1730 QT-IMT 24 Dr. Mishra PGDBMO-July 2010-Sem 3 and PGEM-July 2011-Sem 1 Session 3

3. 30-Oct-11 Sunday 1400 EEI-IMT 79 Prof.  Brahma PGDMO-July 2010-Sem 3 and PGEM-Jan 2011-Sem 2 Session 4

4. 30-Oct-11 Sunday 1400 BL-IMT 54 Prof.  Charu PGDMO-Jan 2011-Sem 2 and PGEM-July 2011-Sem 1 Session 3

5. 30-Oct-11 Sunday 1000 BC-IMT 10 Prof.  Tushar PGDMO-July 2011-Sem 1 Session 4

6. 30-Oct-11 Sunday 1730 MPO-IMT 01 Dr. Anita PGDMO-July 2011-Sem 1 Session 4

EcoMatrix (workshop on Economics)

Dear All,

as you are aware, we are hosting a workshop on Economics and Economic Policies for our students.

The topic is not only restricted to your ME paper which you guys had in Sem 1, but covers a wide gamut of pertinent issues, taken up and discussed by senior and eminent people in the field of Economics.

This workshop should help you guys, both academically as well as professionally.

I would appreciate if a large number of you guys participate in the same and this will help to enhance your own learning. The details of the same are appended in the trail mail as below. 

You guys can apply online on our website using this link - http://sis.imtcdl.ac.in/sis/workshopreg2.aspx.

Hope to see you guys there. 

(btw, pls note, for guys who have classes on 13th Nov, your presence at the workshop would count towards your attendance of the classes scheduled for you on that day) 

Regarding Assignments for IMT 64, 99, 100, 101 and 103

Dear All,

pls note that the assignment for these papers are not, repeat not, available in Online Mode. 

List:

64 - Leadership

99 - Production Planning & Control

100 - Software Project Management

101 - Networking and Technology Management
103 - Linux Administration

You guys would need to submit a typed assignment based on the questions in the attachment with this mail. (check mailbox)

In view of this, your deadline to submit the same has been extended till 07th August, 2011. 

This extension is only for these assignments. The deadline for all other assignments is the same, 31st July, 2011. 

You guys would need to send the same to me via email in .doc or .pdf format only. No .txt or .rtf. 

Winners Code - Workshop on Personality Development and Communication

Dear All,

as you might be aware, IMT-CDL is hosting a workshop on Personality Development, Professional Conduct and Communication on the 30th and 31st of July at IIC, New Delhi.

This is in continuation of our efforts to reach out to you all and provide you with a more wholesome management education that seeks to equip you all with not just the academic skills but the right soft skills as well to help you face the ever changing global business environment with the confidence and poise brought from possession of knowledge and skills.

This is a workshop that crosses the boundaries of management disciplines and goes of on a new tangent towards making you all better managers of the future. 

This is a unique initiative taken by IMT-CDL and I strongly urge all of you to participate in the same wholeheartedly and make the most of this opportunity. Hope to see many of you there. 

The complete details of the workshop can be had from here - http://www.imtcdl.ac.in/pdworkshop.htm

and I am also inserting the mailer as below for your reference.

For any queries, you may contact the conveners as per details given.

Project Submission for APGDM-Jan 2010 and PGEM-Jan 2011

Dear All,

as you all move towards Sem 4 (2yr APGDM, Jan 2010) and Sem 2 (1yr PGEM, Jan 2011), I would like to remind you that in order to successfully complete the course, you guys are required to work on a project based upon the area of specialization (for Sem 4 APGDM, Jan 2011) or the area of your interest (for Sem 2, PGEM Jan 2011) falling in any one of the following 6 heads, Finance, HR, Marketing, Systems, Operations or International Business. This is a COMPULSORY requirement.

The process is as follows:
1. You need to submit a synopsis of your project (as per guidelines)
2. The synopsis would evaluated by faculty members from the respective area of the topic
3. You would then receive the annotated version back
4. Need to execute the project and implement any changes that are suggested to you
5. Prepare and submit a project report
6. Appear for a viva

The tentative timeline for your reference is as follows:

1. Submission of Synopsis - 17^th August, 2011 (without late fees)
2. Submission of Project report - 30th November, 2011
3. Project Viva - 1st/2nd week of Jan 2012

The synopsis would be submitted via online on the website with Student Homepage login. No physical copies need to be submitted.

More process related info would be provided as applicable.

Project Synopsis and Report Guidelines are there in the Student Homepage section of our IMTCDL website. A copy of the guidelines is attached herewith along with a set of guidelines that we had prepared for HR students. All you guys can refer to it for clarity about the synopsis/report.

Pls go through the same for clarity or you may revert back to me for any clarifications doubts etc.  

Project Submission - Old Batches

Dear All,

as you are aware, there is a requirement for you to prepare and submit a project report for your Sem 4 or Sem 2 (as applicable) evaluation.

However, due to some reason, many of you have not been able to appear for your viva’s in time,

So you guys would need to complete this activity for the award of your diploma.

Pls fill up this form so that I capture your info and proceed accordingly.

Form - https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dENhZmYtYzZvNXN5MHVGTkpWT2RNMFE6MQ#gid=0

I had already circulated the project guidelines and am appending the same as below for your reference. A copy of the official project guidelines is also attached with this mail.

The topic is to be from the area of your specialization (2yr APGDM) or needs to be parked under any one of the following 6 fields (Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations, Systems, ) for the 1yr PGEM course.

This time the synopses are to be submitted online in soft copy, so it becomes easier for all.

The last date is 17^th August, 2011, w/o late fees.

Pls let me know in case  of any queries

Guidelines - - -

Dear All,

as per my previous mail, just a reminder, the date for submission of the project synopsis is 15th Feb.

Pls ensure that I receive the same before the said date. 

For submission, pls look at the following steps:

1. Need to prepare a synopsis report with the following components: (guidelines are attached)
a. Topic/Title
b. Brief Background on both the topic and the company(ies) under study
c. Objectives and Scope of YOUR project
d. Methodology of conducting the project
e. Data collection tool (questionnaire, interview questions)
f.  References
g. Resume and Consent Letter from Guide
h. A cover sheet (copy attached) needs to be put on top of the synopsis report

2. Pls adhere to the timelines laid out.


Best of Luck!

Pls let me know in case of any doubts/queries. 

Fees Payment for July 2011 Session

Dear All,

As we move from the 1^st and 2^nd Sem (as applicable) of the course, the fees for the 2^nd and 3^rd Sem needs to be paid.

Pls fill in the details in the form (link below)

Form - https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHAxc2RwVVVpbi1mdUhvOFlYMHg4UUE6MQ

Kindly note the following details:

1. General:
a. Amount - Rs 20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand Only)
b. Last date – 26^th July, 2011
c. Tentative dates for commencement of the classes for Sem 2 and 3 – 20^th and 21^st  weekend in August, 2011
d. Pls note that without receipt of the fees, we would not be able to process your candidature for Sem 2 and Sem 3 as applicable. 

e. Pls try and pay the fees on time so that the books and all can be dispatched well in time before the classes start.

2. For Online Payments:

a. Online payment is available on our website - www.imtcdl.ac.in in the Student Login section (SIS). (Pls do not use the link on the homepage, it is for the new batch ONLY)
b. The Payment gateway will charge a reference/convenience charge of approx 2% of the payment fees. Approx amount is Rs 426/-.

c. Make the payment online using your credit card.
(Pls note that only credit cards issued by Indian banks would be accepted by our Payment Gateway)
d. Keep the transaction number generated upon successful payment with you and input it in the form as above for record purposes.

3. For DD based Payments:
a. Favouring – “IMT – CDL”
b. Payable at - New Delhi
c. You need to send the physical DD to me for processing at the below address:
Prof Tushar Marwaha/Admissions Deptt
IMT - Centre for Distance Learning
A-16, Site-3, UPSIDC Industrial Area,
Meerut Road, Ghaziabad - 201 003
Phone - 0120-3015487/492
d. Superscribe the envelope – Fees Payment for July 2011 Session

You may get back to me in case of any doubts

I am now on Twitter

Dear All,

I am now on Twitter. 

Pls follow me using this link - http://twitter.com/#!/IMTCDLOnline

or search in Twitter for "IMTCDLOnline"

I will be using Twitter to update you all with info related to your course like class listings, availability of certain things like assignments, important news, any changes to previously conveyed info, changes in class timings and availability, new ideas and general chitter-chatter. 

Hope to see you there!

Pls Include Roll numbers in all your emails to us

Dear All,

Pls note that starting from tomorrow, I will not be answering any emails wherein the roll number is not mentioned, either in the subject line or anywhere in the email.

Also request you all to pls make sure that you include your roll number in all your correspondence with any IMT-CDL officer/entity. This will help us to revert to you all faster and with more accurate details. 

Hoping for your cooperation in this regard. 

Assignments for New Batches (Jan 2011)

Dear All,

pls note that the details for the Online assignments for the Jan 2011 semester (Sem 1) are out.

Kindly access the following link for the details -http://sis.imtcdl.ac.in/sis/OnlineAssignmentInstructions.aspx

Important details:

1.       Dates - 10/07/2011 to 31/07/2011

2.       Pls read through the instructions in the link as above to give your assignments smoothly.

3.       Note the following tech stuff

a.       Browser – Use Internet Explorer ver 8.0 and above only.

b.      Disable Pop-Ups as per instructions given

c.       Reliable internet connection

d.      Time allotted is 90 minutes for each assignment

e.      Approx questions per test – 40 to 45 as applicable

f.        All questions are compulsory.

4.       These assignments are open book in nature

5.       Process:

a.       Login to the Student Homepage (link titled “SIS” on homepage of www.imtcdl.ac.in)

b.      Login using your user name and password.

c.       See the link – “Online Assignments”

d.      Click and access your assignment

e.      Once you open an assignment, do not close it unattempted, the attempt would be counted and we will NOT reset the test in this scenario

f.        Do not test how it opens. Open an assignment only when you have ample time to give it fully.

g.       If an assignment crashes in between your attempt, you can restart it from the point where it crashed. All questions attempted prior to the crash would be submitted automatically and would not be available for viewing or modification in this case.

h.      Pls do not leave any question unattempted. Even if you do not know the answer fully, attempt it now and then come back to it later and modify your answer as applicable. DO NOT leave any question BLANK.

Best of Luck!



Pls do let me know in case of any doubts/queries

Assignments for Current Sem + Reappear Cases Info

Dear All,

pls note that the details for the Online assignments for the Jan 2011 semester (Sem 2/3/4) are out.

Kindly access the following link for the details -http://sis.imtcdl.ac.in/sis/OnlineAssignmentInstructions.aspx

Important details:

1.       Dates - 10/07/2011 to 31/07/2011

2.       Pls read through the instructions in the link as above to give your assignments smoothly.

3.       Note the following tech stuff

a.       Browser – Use Internet Explorer ver 8.0 and above only.

b.      Disable Pop-Ups as per instructions given

c.       Reliable internet connection

d.      Time allotted is 90 minutes for each assignment

e.      Approx questions per test – 40 to 45 as applicable

f.        All questions are compulsory.

4.       These assignments are open book in nature

5.       Process:

a.       Login to the Student Homepage (link titled “SIS” on homepage of www.imtcdl.ac.in)

b.      Login using your user name and password.

c.       See the link – “Online Assignments”

d.      Click and access your assignment

e.      Once you open an assignment, do not close it unattempted, the attempt would be counted and we will NOT reset the test in this scenario

f.        Do not test how it opens. Open an assignment only when you have ample time to give it fully.

g.       If an assignment crashes in between your attempt, you can restart it from the point where it crashed. All questions attempted prior to the crash would be submitted automatically and would not be available for viewing or modification in this case.

h.      Pls do not leave any question unattempted. Even if you do not know the answer fully, attempt it now and then come back to it later and modify your answer as applicable. DO NOT leave any question BLANK.

6.       For Students who need to reappear for their pending Sem 1, 2, 3 (as applicable) assignments need to do the following:

a.       Fill up the attached form

b.      Get a DD made with the relevant amount

                                                               i.      Rs 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred Only) per assignment

                                                             ii.      In case you need to appear for multiple assignments, you can make a DD for the consolidated amount, BUT fill up separate forms for each assignment. 

                                                            iii.      Courier/mail the physical DD to me and send me a mail with the DD details and the Dispatch details for tracking purposes. 

                                                           iv.      Input the details in the form (link below) for record purposes. 

c.       The reappear assignments would be available after 25^th July, 2011 onwards to 10^th August, 2011

Form - https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dEVTS3lselFZRHJ2TTM3UGxVSGJsQ2c6MQ#gid=0

Best of Luck!

Pls do let me know in case of any doubts/queries

Exam Details for exams via Aptech (new batches)

Dear All,

tomorrow would begin your first time for online based exams (probably) so let me go through some ground rules to help clarify the same for you.

1. Carry with you the following docs:

   a. your roll number

   b. your IMT-CDL ID Card (or any govt photo ID card like Driving Licence, PAN card, Voter's ID in lieu of the same in case you haven't recd it yet)

   c. Printout of Admit card

   d. couple of blank A4 sheets for rough work The centre may or may not provide the same, so carry your own.

   e. Pen for signing, rough work etc.  

2. NO books, or notes would be allowed. NO CELLPHONES!

3. In case you have to wait for like 5 to 10 minutes to start your exam, do not worry. The timing of the exam is measured from the time you start your exam. 

4. This is a CLOSED BOOK exam, pls give it in the spirit of the exam. Pls maintain decorum

5. Pls do not attempt to copy and share answers/questions with your fellow participants. This will lead to automatic shutdown of your and your fellow conspirator's exam. NO QUESTIONS ASKED! The invigilator's decision is final in this regard. 

6. Do stick to the timings and Do Press SUBMIT when you end the test. 

7. Timings:

   a. Total test duration - 1.5 hours/90 minutes each

8. Test Type:

   a. Total Questions - 60 (inclusive of One case study)

   b. NO NEGATIVE Marking

   c. Multiple Choice Pattern

9. In case you face a power cut or internet disruption or system error, we do normally try and restore the test to the point it crashed. But you CANNOT PAUSE the test in between. Once started you HAVE TO COMPLETE the test. The attempt would be counted. 

10. In case of any tech issues, pls contact the staff at the centre. 

11. For calculators and log tables, wherever required, pls note the following:

   a. Only PHOTOCOPIES of log tables as required are allowed, NO tearing from textbook or SHARING

   b. Only following tables are required/APPROVED - Time Value (QT), z-Table (QT), t-Table (QT), chi-square table (QT) as applicable. 

   c. Scientific Calculator is approved ONLY for QT (IMT 24) as applicable to you. 

   d. normal calculator is allowed for FA (IMT 57) and other finance and Operations related papers

12. Do not contest with the centre staff in this regard. Please!

Exam Details for exams via Aptech (existing batches)

Dear All,

tomorrow would begin your first time for online based exams (probably) so let me go through some ground rules to help clarify the same for you.

1. Carry with you the following docs:

   a. your roll number

   b. your IMT-CDL ID Card (or any govt photo ID card like Driving Licence, PAN card, Voter's ID in lieu of the same in case you haven't recd it yet)

   c. Printout of Admit card

   d. couple of blank A4 sheets for rough work The centre may or may not provide the same, so carry your own.

   e. Pen for signing, rough work etc.  

2. NO books, or notes would be allowed. NO CELLPHONES!

3. In case you have to wait for like 5 to 10 minutes to start your exam, do not worry. The timing of the exam is measured from the time you start your exam. 

4. This is a CLOSED BOOK exam, pls give it in the spirit of the exam. Pls maintain decorum

5. Pls do not attempt to copy and share answers/questions with your fellow participants. This will lead to automatic shutdown of your and your fellow conspirator's exam. NO QUESTIONS ASKED! The invigilator's decision is final in this regard. 

6. Do stick to the timings and Do Press SUBMIT when you end the test. 

7. Timings:

   a. Total test duration - 1.5 hours/90 minutes each

8. Test Type:

   a. Total Questions - 60 (inclusive of One case study)

   b. NO NEGATIVE Marking

   c. Multiple Choice Pattern

9. In case you face a power cut or internet disruption or system error, we do normally try and restore the test to the point it crashed. But you CANNOT PAUSE the test in between. Once started you HAVE TO COMPLETE the test. The attempt would be counted. 

10. In case of any tech issues, pls contact the staff at the centre. 

11. For calculators and log tables, wherever required, pls note the following:

   a. Only PHOTOCOPIES of log tables as required are allowed, NO tearing from textbook or SHARING

   b. Only following tables are required/APPROVED - Time Value (QT, SAPM), z-Table (QT, MR), t-Table (QT, MR), chi-square table (QT, MR) as applicable. 

   c. Scientific Calculator is approved ONLY for QT (IMT 24), FM (IMT 59), Security Analysis (SAPM) (IMT 9), Working Capital (WCM) (IMT 7), Marketing Research (MR) (IMT 3) and Corporate Finance (IMT 61) as applicable to you. 

   d. normal calculator is allowed for FA (IMT 57) and other finance and Operations related papers

12. Do not contest with the centre staff in this regard. Please!

BEST OF LUCK! :) 

Exam Details for exams via Internet

Dear All,

tomorrow would begin your first time for online based exams (probably) so let me go through some ground rules to help clarify the same for you.

1. You will receive a link from an Aptech ID, sent to the email ID you have provided me while booking your dates. 

   a. Pls check in your spam boxes as well

   b. The link will be sent by today EOD. 

   c. Mail Mr Dayal in case you do not receive the same by tomorrow morning. 

2. On the specified time of the exam, pls click on the link (not more than 5 minutes before the scheduled start time), input the access details as provided in the mail and start the exam.

3. Technical Specifications required:

   a. Uninterrupted Power Supply

   b. Reliable Internet

   c. Computer/laptop equipped with working webcam. 

   d. Internet Explorer ver 6.0 and above 

   e. DO NOT use Firefox or Chrome or Safari for exam. 

   f. System should have Java installed/updated/enabled

4. This is a CLOSED BOOK exam, pls give it in the spirit of the exam. 

5. Pls do not attempt to copy and share answers/questions with your fellow participants. We will monitor but I will feel pained if anything like this comes to light.

6. Do stick to the timings and Do Press SUBMIT when you end the test. 

7. Timings:

   a. Total test duration - 1.5 hours/90 minutes each

8. Test Type:

   a. Total Questions - 60 (inclusive of One case study)

   b. NO NEGATIVE Marking

   c. Multiple Choice Pattern

9. In case you face a power cut or internet disruption, we do normally try and restore the test to the point it crashed. But you CANNOT PAUSE the test in between. Once started you HAVE TO COMPLETE the test. The attempt would be counted. 

10. In case of any tech issues, pls contact Mr Dayal or myself. His contact numbers are 9818231418 or 0120-3015484. His email id is - pdayal@imtcdl.ac.in

11. Normally, the Aptech email will also have tech support/troubleshooting numbers. 

BEST OF LUCK! :) 

IMPACT: HR workshop on Managing People - 05th June, Delhi

Dear All,

as you are aware, IMT-CDL is hosting a workshop on the topic of Managing People.

We have invited a diverse array of senior professionals, accomplished HR practitioners and versatile academicians (the list of eminent speakers is as below) to grace the occasion and we believe, that with their vast practical knowledge in the field of HR, we, the participants, stand to gain a lot of knowledge and learning in this most critical of domains, People Management. 

Speakers include the following senior professionals and academicians:

• Mr. A.K. Rauniar, ED-HR, Indian Oil Corporation
• Mr. Vinod Behari, ED-HR, REC Govt. of India
• Mr. Sunil Omanwar, Head Talent Management Group, Tata Teleservices
• Mr. Manmohan Bhutani, VP-People & Operations, Fiserv Global Services
• Mr. R.S. Dabas, President-HR, Shipra Group
• Prof. Jyotsana Bhatnagar, MDI Gurgaon
• Mr. B. Ram Mohan, VP-HR, Everest Industries
• Prof. Arun Pandey, IMT Ghaziabad
• Mr. Munish Vasudeva, GM-HR, Siemens Ltd.
• Mr. Rajesh Soni, Head HR, Amtek Auto
• Ms. Sairee Chahal, Co-founder, Fleximoms
• Prof. Archana Tyagi, IMT-CDL

This workshop is part of our continuing endeavour to reach out to you, our students and help provide you all with a measure of learning and industry exposure that would usually not be feasible/available in the distance learning environment that we all inhabit.

The details about the workshop can be had here (link - http://www.imtcdl.ac.in/hrworkshop.htm). 

The nominal registration fee of Rs 200/- includes a registration packet, sumptuous lunch and tea arrangements and a chance to interact with some of the top HR professionals in India.  

I look forward to seeing as many of you there as possible. I hope that atleast the students in Delhi & NCR would make the most of this interaction platform.  

I encourage a large number of you to apply and participate. 

You can register online itself on our website. (link - http://sis.imtcdl.ac.in/sis/workshopreg.aspx?workshopid=4)

Slides for Sem 1 and Sem 2

Dear All,

I would like to inform you that I have released a bulk of the slides for Sem 1 and Sem 2. The links to access the same have been mailed to your respective email ID's.

Pls check and revert in case of any doubts. 

Workshop on Managing People organized by IMT CDL at IIC,New Delhi on June 5,2011

Dear All,

as you would be aware, we are conducting a day-long workshop on the topic of Managing People on 05th June at India International Centre. 

We have lined up a splendid constellation of speakers to shed light on the intricacies of Managing People in today's dynamic and ever-changing environment. The list of the speakers who have consented to grace the occasion with their presence is as below.

I would exhort you all to attend as it would be beneficial for all of us. A certificate of participation would also be given to you all. 

This workshop is part of our continuing endeavour to reach out and be in touch with our students. 

If we have managed to appeal to you guys and you are interested in participating in the workshop, and I earnestly suggest that you should, kindly look up the details on our website here (link - http://www.imtcdl.ac.in/hrworkshop.htm) and you can register online itself.

Pls register yourself online on the website as soon as is possible to book your seats. The nominal registration fee includes a participation kit, lunch, tea and snacks.

Also, in case there are any classes clashing, your presence at the workshop would count towards the attendance marks. 

In case of any doubts, pls mark a mail to Dr Anita Mathew (the Convener) at atmathew@imtcdl.ac.in or myself. 

Hope to see as many of you as possible there. 

Extra Class of Mgmt Accounting (IMT 58)

Dear All,


pls note that due the loss of one class through Internet down issues, we have added one class.

Details as below:
Date - 03rd June, 2011
Timing - 1730-2030


Since this is a weekday (Friday) class, the attendance requirement would be adjusted pro rata.