The FMS ForumThe FMS Forum

FMS Alumni Initiative

•Leverage Alumni network to create an ‘Intellectual” platform as distinct from Alumni Association whose objective is more ‘Social’•Position ‘FMS’ as a ‘Thought Leader’ in the field of Management Education in India•Support FMS on the ‘Academic’ agenda and contribute to its growth•Provide ‘Active’ interface to alumni with FMS to support and sponsor research based projects : Facilitate Case Development•Leverage Alumni network to reinforce ‘Brand FMS’

ObjectivesObjectives

ActivitiesActivities

• Discuss / Debate contemporary issues which impact business & economy

• Organise Panel Discussions / Book Releases• Provide ‘Active’ interface to Alumni with FMS to sponsor

research based projects• Facilitate Case Development• Organise activities to support the ‘Academic’ excellence at

FMS

Benefits to StakeholdersBenefits to Stakeholders

FacultyAccess to ‘Influential’ AlumniSource of funding for research & case developmentPartnerships with leading organizations for consulting projects

StudentsBetter career prospects / placementNetworking opportunity‘Intellectual’ benefits through participation in events

AlumniAccess to ‘Talent’ pool‘Payback’ to Alma-materAccess to ‘Management’ research

The ConceptThe Concept

• Managed by Executive Committee (elected by members) : Dean as Patron

• Paid Membership : Life / Associate(5 yrs)• 3-5 events in a year with 50-100 numbers audience• One mega event in a year with 200+ participants• Funding of corpus through membership and sponsorships

Action PlanAction Plan

• Enrollment of Members: Sept-Oct 2014• Finalize sponsorships• Launch Event: Nov-Dec 2014