XLRI Announces Admissions to Post Graduate Programme for Certificate in Entrepreneurship Management------------------------ 1

XLRI Collaborates with Talentedge to Launch Corporate Finance

Program for Emerging Business Leaders------------------------------- 3

XLRI Awarded the Coveted international AMBA Accreditation---- 5 XLRI Announces Admissions to VIL Programmes --------------------- 7 XLRI Signs MoU with ICFL to Offer Programs in Finance------------- 9

XLRI Announces Admissions to Post Graduate Programme for Certificate in Entrepreneurship Management

The last date for online registration is 15th June, 2015

18th May, 2015: XLRI- Xavier School of Management, one of India’s premier B-Schools announces admission to the Post Graduate Programme for Certificate in Entrepreneurship Management (PGP-CEM: Batch- 6). The last date for online registration is 15

th June, 2015.

This full time 6-month residential programme has been designed by the Entrepreneurship Development Centre (EDC) of XLRI to provide competency-based education to the candidates with a view to promoting entrepreneurship having equipped them with the essential conceptual and operational skills required for running an entrepreneurial venture successfully. Besides the usual inputs on functional areas of business like finance, marketing, human resource management, economics and strategy, the curriculum focuses on specific relevant topics in entrepreneurship in India like family business, techno-entrepreneurship and agribusiness management. The programme also includes a separate subject on Social enterprises which has evolved as a distinct form of entrepreneurial ventures in the country with the objective to impart and enhance entrepreneurial skills and instill an integrative approach to business. The programme also includes a Project Formulation component under the mentorship of an expert member of the faculty to help the students to draw up a blueprint of action prior to the actual embarking on a business venture. Prof. Prabal K. Sen, Chairperson, Entrepreneurship Development Centre (EDC), XLRI- Xavier School of Management said, “The programme was launched in 2009 with ultimate objective is to create effective and successful entrepreneurs and to enhance the skills of those who are already functioning as entrepreneurs and to encourage critical and lateral thinking and integrate theory with practice. This year, the Institute is making efforts to increase the share of women candidates as well as those from the weaker sections of the society.” “Being conscious of the need for an increased emphasis on promoting entrepreneurial talent in resource-rich but economically poor states like Jharkhand, 50% of seats in this programme have been reserved for candidates of Jharkhand State. This is also in conformity with a special agreement entered into between XLRI and the Government of Jharkhand. The remaining 50% are drawn from different parts of the country. Over 85 per cent of the graduating students across the last five batches have been operating their respective

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entrepreneurial ventures successfully. We expect the forthcoming batch of students too to turn out successful entrepreneurs,” Prof. Sen further added. The course fees is Rs 70,000 payable in two equal installments plus Rs 15,000 for books & other reading materials, and Caution Money of Rs 6,000(refundable on completion of the programme after necessary adjustment) along with hostel Fee Rs 2,000 including a Mess Advance of Rs28, 500 for candidates opting Hostel accommodation. Service Tax etc. will be payable where applicable, as per extant rules of the Government. The applicant to this programme has to be a graduate from a recognized university with adequate literacy and inclination for entrepreneurship. The registration details are available at: http://www.xlri.ac.in/academic-prog/executive-education/pgcpem.aspx. The admission details are available at the XLRI EDC Office:

Email - edcadmission@xlri.ac.in

Tel: 0657-3983333/0657-6653333. About XLRI XLRI-Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur is a premier, private management institute in India founded in 1949 by Fr Quinn Enright, S.J. in the ‘steel city’ of Jamshedpur (www.xlri.ac.in). Over the last six decades, the institute has grown into a top-ranking business management school of international repute with a wide portfolio of management programs and research publications. Its alumni are spread around the globe and have demonstrated responsible business leadership in their organizations. XLRI continually strives to contribute its mite to the professional growth and management of numerous organisations and institutions across industry sectors. For further information, please contact: Debaparna Bhattacharya Ketchum Sampark 9831957377

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XLRI Collaborates with Talentedge to Launch Corporate Finance Program for Emerging Business Leaders

28th May, 2015: XLRI- Xavier School of Management, one of India’s premier B-Schools has collaborated with Talentedge, one of India’s leading online interactive education companies to offer a 4 month e-MDP (Management Development Programme) in Corporate Finance for Business Managers. The registration to the course is open till 30th July, 2015. The course curriculum spread across 15 weeks is carefully designed to provide experienced business professionals with the competitive skills to advance their careers and make greater contributions to their organizations—while they continue working. The course consists of 9 integrated modules on -Introduction to Financial Statements and their Analysis, Risk, Return, and Time Value of Money, Cost of Capital and Business Funding Instruments, Financial Evaluation of Projects, Management of Working Capital, Business Valuation and Valuation Drivers, Generating and Utilizing Cost-Based Information for Decision Making, The Economic Environment of Business and Using Spreadsheets to Aid Financial Decision Making. The lectures would be delivered by experienced faculty from XLRI and other industry experts through LIVE interactive online sessions on Talentedge’s unique ‘Direct to Device’ solution that enables anywhere, anyplace learning at a broadband connection of 512 kbps. All enrolled students will be provided access to the Cloud campus that will allow them to access other learning aids, reference materials, case studies and assignments. Announcing the development, Prof. Ashis K Pani, Associate Dean, VIL programs at XLRI- Xavier School of Management said, “It gives us immense pleasure to be associated with Talentedge, one of the leading online interactive education providers. In technical collaboration with Talentedge, we have launched our first Program in Corporate Finance for Business Managers and look forward to a long term association with them.”

“This program is designed to provide functional Business Managers with an appreciation and understanding of financial concepts and tools that they would require for most of their decisions. In short duration programs as this one, the emphasis is typically on breadth of coverage and the nature of the concepts and tools is such that great depth of understanding comes about through their application in actual decision making. By equipping the participants with knowledge of the underlying fundamental aspects, this program aims at creating the basic groundwork on which depth of understanding can be obtained subsequently,” Prof. Pani added.

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Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Aditya Malik, CEO Talentedge said, “We are extremely delighted to collaborate with XLRI, Jamshedpur to launch a one-of-its kind career enhancement program. The intricacies of the financial world are more pronounced than ever. Economies are volatile and corporates call for prompt adaptation and depend upon expertise from financial wizards. This course is developed to equip participants with that expertise and make them future ready”. The course fee for the programmes is Rs. 60,000/- (including the application fees of Rs. 15,000/- and Programme fees of Rs. 45,000/-) plus taxes and is payable over 2 easy installments. The registration details are available at: http://sat.xlri.ac.in/emdp/programme.php

About XLRI XLRI-Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur is a premier, private management institute in India founded in 1949 by Fr Quinn Enright, S.J. in the ‘steel city’ of Jamshedpur (www.xlri.ac.in). Over the last six decades, the institute has grown into a top-ranking business management school of international repute with a wide portfolio of management programs and research publications. Its alumni are spread around the globe and have demonstrated responsible business leadership in their organizations. XLRI continually strives to contribute its mite to the professional growth and management of numerous organisations and institutions across industry sectors.

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XLRI - Xavier School of Management Awarded the Coveted international AMBA Accreditation

13th May, 2015: XLRI - Xavier School of Management, one of India’s premier B-Schools, has been awarded the coveted international accreditation with the Association of MBAs (AMBA). The Association of MBAs (AMBA) is the international impartial authority on postgraduate business education, established in 1967 with the aim to raise the profile of business education and the MBA qualification in UK and Europe. AMBA’s accreditation service is the global standard for all MBA, DBA and MBM programmes and it is the only professional membership association connecting MBA students and graduates, accredited business schools and MBA employers in more than 110 countries. Fr. E. Abraham S.J. Director, XLRI- Xavier School of Management remarked on the new development, “We are extremely happy to announce that our MBA & MBM provision has been awarded accreditation by AMBA’s International Accreditation Advisory Board. AMBA accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement in postgraduate business education and is earned only by the best programmes. XLRI with its singular philosophy of Magis, i.e., pursuit of excellence in all endeavors, has continually focused on three inter-related areas: academic excellence, personal values and societal concern. Our institution has spared no effort to make our curriculum world-class and deliver it in the most effective manner. This achievement is the result of continuous hard work and support by our faculty, employees, students and alumni and we will strive to raise the bar across all our management education-centric initiatives.” “This accreditation will further enhance the credibility of the management programmes offered by XLRI to prospective Indian and foreign students ensuring them the finest business education available, which will impact their careers. It will also help recruiters looking to acquire the top talent and future business leaders know that our graduates have received the highest quality and the most relevant management education. The membership of AMBA would further open doors and opportunities for our students through careers support, job portals, networking opportunities, access to the latest research and training,” Fr. Abraham further added. Mr. Sunil Varughese, Chief Brand & Sustainability Officer at XLRI- Xavier School of Management commented, “The AMBA Accreditation is an important milestone for XLRI, India’s oldest management school, as it evolves towards becoming a preferred management institute of choice for discerning, future business leaders from India and abroad.”

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About XLRI: XLRI-Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur is a premier, private management institute in India founded in 1949 by Fr Quinn Enright, S.J. in the ‘steel city’ of Jamshedpur (www.xlri.ac.in). Over the last six decades, the institute has grown into a top-ranking business management school of international repute with a wide portfolio of management programs and research publications. Its alumni are spread around the globe and have demonstrated responsible business leadership in their organizations. XLRI continually strives to contribute its mite to the professional growth and management of numerous organisations and institutions across industry sectors.

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XLRI Announces Admissions to Virtual Interactive Learning (VIL) Programmes in Business Management & Human Resource Management

The last date for online registration is 27th May, 2015

11th May, 2015: XLRI- Xavier School of Management, one of India’s premier B-Schools announces admission to the Virtual Interactive Learning (VIL) courses of Postgraduate Certificate Programs for Business Management (batch – 28) and Human Resource Management (batch – 20). The programmes would be conducted through the Hughes (HGIL) platform at its 56 study centers across the country.

The last date for online registration is 27th

May, 2015.

Applicants need to have a minimum of two years' work experience (as on May’15) after completion of graduation (in 10+2+3 format) or equivalent. The course fee for the PGCBM and PGCHRM programmes is Rs. 2,25,000/- and is payable over 4 easy installments, with a special offer for Corporates that sponsor more than 10 employees. The One- year online programme aiming to provide management education to working executives also includes a 5 day intensive learning called the ‘Campus Component’ at the XLRI Campus at Jamshedpur. The classes are conducted by XLRI Professors through a High Definition Video Conference based Virtual Classroom platform. The Certification along with Alumni status will be awarded at a full-fledged formal Graduation Ceremony at XLRI, Jamshedpur. The registration details are available at: http://sat.xlri.ac.in/satadmission/index.php?cmd=D. Dr. Prof. A. K. Pani, Associate Dean of VIL programmes at XLRI commented, “We programmes have been designed for Working Executives to upgrade their business acumen, hone their managerial skills that would add value to them personally as well as professionally in their careers without leaving their jobs, cities and families. Campus component forms an integral part of our VIL programme. During their five days stay in campus all students goes through intensive learning in campus.” About XLRI XLRI-Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur is a premier, private management institute in India founded in 1949 by Fr Quinn Enright, S.J. in the ‘steel city’ of Jamshedpur (www.xlri.ac.in). Over the last six decades, the institute has grown into a top-ranking

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business management school of international repute with a wide portfolio of management programs and research publications. Its alumni are spread around the globe and have demonstrated responsible business leadership in their organizations. XLRI continually strives to contribute its mite to the professional growth and management of numerous organisations and institutions across industry sectors.

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XLRI Signs MoU with ICICIdirect Centre for Financial Learning (ICFL) to Offer Educational Programs in Finance

6th May, 2015: XLRI - Xavier School of Management, one of India’s premier B-Schools, has announced a strategic alliance with ICICIdirect Centre for Financial Learning (ICFL) to offer educational programs in the domain of Finance. The two institutes have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to take forward this alliance that intends to create a Knowledge Partnership that aims to offer programs in Finance that are contemporary and focused towards helping working professionals upgrade their skills to meet the opportunities offered in a dynamic environment. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Ashis K. Pani, Associate Dean, VIL Programmes at XLRI said “XLRI continuously strives to provide contemporary and relevant inputs across its Programs. We are extremely excited about this collaboration with ICFL. By leveraging the complimentary capabilities of each other, we look forward to successfully delivering high quality Programs to working professionals. In the collaboration, XLRI will bring its expertise through curriculum design, quality of faculty, content development and delivery while ICFL will bring a practitioner’s perspective by introducing programs based on the industry requirements, participation in content design and delivery by practicing professionals and reaching out to learners with the proposition.” XLRI and ICFL have identified different programs under Management Development Programs (MDP) or Long Duration Programs. These programs could be in General Finance, Financial Modelling, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Mergers and other advanced topics in the broader realm of the Finance. Initially the collaboration will start with MDPs of duration 3 to 4 days followed by longer duration programs with duration up to six months. “These programs could be seen as events for continuous learning and knowledge enhancement by mid to senior level working professionals. A longer duration program would be relevant for those seeking a development in the functional skills on both broader and deeper aspects,” Prof. Pani added. Mr. Neeraj Joshi, VP and Head-ICICIdirect Centre for Financial Learning (ICFL) remarked on this association, “In today’s competing environment, there is a gap between those who are educated and employable. While the Industry constantly looks for the right skills, the learners look for training through reputed academic institutes with inputs on the fine points by practitioners. ICFL’s collaboration with XLRI will help us offer this proposition to learners”.

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About XLRI: XLRI-Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur is a premier, private management institute in India founded in 1949 by Fr Quinn Enright, S.J. in the ‘steel city’ of Jamshedpur (www.xlri.ac.in). Over the last six decades, the institute has grown into a top-ranking business management school of international repute with a wide portfolio of management programs and research publications. Its alumni are spread around the globe and have demonstrated responsible business leadership in their organizations. XLRI continually strives to contribute its mite to the professional growth and management of numerous organisations and institutions across industry sectors. About ICICIdirect Centre for Financial Learning: ICICIdirect Centre for Financial Learning (ICFL) is an initiative of ICICI Securities set up with an objective of simplifying financial knowledge and increasing financial literacy amongst prospective or experienced investors & knowledge seekers. ICFL training programmes are categorized under Investment Education Programmes and Professional Certification & Development Programmes. The repository of domain knowledge includes host of in-house developed seminars, workshops, certifications and training programmes leading to reputed certifications. These programmes are in the area of Stock Investing, Derivatives, Mutual Funds, Financial Planning, Wealth Management, Corporate Finance, etc. ICICIdirect Centre for Financial Learning has been conferred with the Award for Innovation in Learning and Best Online Learning Solution at the World Education Congress. It also won the Emerging Brand Award at CMO Asia in Singapore.

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