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Indian Affiliate of Brenau University

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What you should expect from BRENAU & RIMSR

• Commitment to helping you succeed

• Honesty

• Empathy

• Understanding

• Many, Many Challenges

• Opportunity to learn

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ACHIEVING SUCCESS STARTS WITH EARNING A DEGREE @ BRENAU

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Brenau’s Mission

Brenau University challenges students to live extraordinary lives of personal and professional fulfillment. As students pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees or non-degree programs at Brenau campuses and online, each prepares for a lifetime of intellectual accomplishment and appreciation of artistic expression through a curriculum enriched by the liberal arts, scientific inquiry and global awareness.

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The 4 Portals

• World Understanding

• Scientific & Analytic Curiosity

• Artistic & Creative Imagination

• Communication & Language Fluency

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Brenau University is led by Dr. Ed Schrader, its Ninth President, who has held the position since January 2005. Dr. Schrader is an illustrious leader, visionary and an educator of international repute.

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Dr. William S. Lightfoot is the Dean of College of Business and Mass Communication, Brenau University. Graduated in Electrical Engineering from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Holds an MBA and Ph.D. in Management. He was an entrepreneur, manager, scholar, and now a celebrated professor. In short, he is an epitome of “management in action.”

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About Brenau

4 Colleges

• Art & Humanities

• Health Sciences

• Education

• Business & Mass Communication

US Locations

• North Atlanta

• South Atlanta

• Augusta

• Gainesville – Main Campus

• King’s Bay

Global Partners • India - RIMSR • Europe • China

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Accreditation of Brenau University

Regional Accreditation By: Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Empowered to award Baccalaureate, Graduate, and Doctoral Degrees & Certifications. SACS is the accrediting body of the Department of Education, Government of the USA and recognized by the Government of India.

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Accreditations of Brenau’s MBA Program

The International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs

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About RIMSR

• Rangnekar Institute of Management Studies and Research (RIMSR), is a dedicated center for quality management education.

• A registered education trust.

• Established in July 2007, initially operated as Education and Financial Services.

• It is affiliated to Brenau University, Gainesville, Georgia, USA.

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RIMSR is a tribute to Sri Sharu S Rangnekar, a renowned Indian management educator.

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• The motto of RIMSR is to cause sustainable development of society through quality education, training and research.

• It is a professionally managed academic institution known for its good governance and transparency.

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• The following are the objectives of RIMSR: – Impart quality management education at under-

graduate, post-graduate and doctoral levels.

– Establish research facility in management studies.

– Instill superior managerial skills, knowledge and attitude in students and researchers to make them efficient and effective managers.

– Become a role-model management institution in the country.

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• To realize these objectives, the institution has a governing council represented by distinguished professionals drawn from various fields. In effect, these professionals provide guidance and oversee the operations of the Institute.

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Governing Council of RIMSR

Prof.S.Sadagopan, Director, International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore – Head-Mentor

Mr. Pundi Narasimham, President/CEO, Novus STS Inc., Atlanta, USA – Member

Mr. Prathap Singh, VP Marketing and PR, Novus STS Inc., Atlanta, USA – Member

Mr. C.B.Rama Prakash, CEO, PR Financial Services & Investment Banking, B’lore – Member

Dr. S.S. Chandrashekar, formerly Executive Director of KSFC & RIMSR

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– RIMSR is equipped with AC lecture halls with the required audio-visual aids.

• Optimum facilities for about 100 students in the present campus

– Wi-Fi campus and Video-Conferencing.

– An auditorium, cafeteria and in-door games.

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Scholar practioners drawn from industry, banking, insurance companies, academic institutions and training centers are the faculty members of RIMSR. Highly experienced in their areas of specializations with good teaching skills. Faculty members are screened and accredited by Brenau University.

RIMSR’S Faculty

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The MBA Program

• The MBA program of Brenau University offered by RIMSR is flexible and fast-track, designed to maximize your learning experience. This format allows students to finish their degree in 18 months or earlier or later.

• Supported by Learning Management Systems of Brenau – “Blackboard” & RIMSR’s – “Drona”, and backed by our team of accredited faculty, and experienced Scholar Practitioners, students are able to benefit from the exceptional level of teaching excellence found in American Institutions.

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MBA – Specialization

• Specialization in any one of the following disciplines – General Management

– Human Resources Management

– Health Care Management

– International Business

– Project Management

• 5 Courses

• 15 credits

• Rural project work for 1 week

• Short-duration project work for 2 weeks

• Long-duration project work for 4 weeks

• 2 weeks of study abroad

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• Bachelor’s degree in first division from a recognized University

• GPA> 2.5 (or equivalent)

• TOFEL score of 550+ or

• IELTS score of 5.5+ or

• Grades of C or higher on English courses at the University level

• Work experience/Entrepreneurial experience preferred.

MBA – Eligibility

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Application Requirements: MBA

• International & RIMSR’s Applications

• Passport (Copy) – for study in US

• Proof of Financial Ability – for study in US

• Original Transcripts

• Successful completion of relevant coursework and external examinations

• Other as noted at www.rimsr.in and www.brenau.edu

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MBA - Program Options

Options Duration Academic Work

Project Work & OPT*

Total No. of Weeks

Location City Program Type

Lectures Classes

I FULL TIME @ RIMSR 18 Months

65 Weeks

7 Weeks

72 Weeks

RIMSR’s Campus

Bangalore On Campus

Daily On Campus

10 am to 5 pm

II ONLINE @ RIMSR 18 Months

65 Weeks

7 Weeks

72 Weeks

RIMSR’s Campus

Bangalore

Hybrid Week Ends On Campus

6 pm to 9 pm

III OUT OF TOWNERS 18 Months

65 Weeks

7 Weeks

72 Weeks

As per student’s choice

As per student’s choice

Online With lecture Support

Quarterly On Campus

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IV FULL TIME @ BRENAU

18 Months

48 Weeks

24 Weeks

72 Weeks

BRENAU Gainesville,USA

On Campus

Daily On Campus

As per Brenau

****Online lectures on Brenau's LMS can be taken at convenience. Once a quarter lectures/seminars/case study discussions/symposia will be organized for 7 days between 10 am & 5 pm. Additional invites will be extended for guest lectures by academic luminaries.

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MBA - Fee Structure Options Fee in

INR Fee in US $

Technology Fee in $

Housing or Hostel

Other Expenditure

I FULL TIME @ RIMSR 2,75,000

8,000 - INR 90,000 -

II ONLINE @ RIMSR 2,75,000

8,000 - - -

III OUT OF TOWNERS 2,75,000

8,000 - - -

IV FULL TIME @ BRENAU -

23,350 450 US $ 11,428 Health Insurance Graduation Fee Books & Food Travel Other Fees

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MEET BRENAU’S FACULTY

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Dawn Keig is an MBA and a Certified Project Management Professional by PMI, USA. She is the Program Director-Project Management and Assistant Professor of Project Management, Brenau University. Dawn has held several leadership positions in multi-nationals and large corporate houses and has over 25 years of experience on a global basis.

Marc Cool is an MAT, MBA and a Certified Project Management Professional by PMI, USA. He is the Project Director-International Programs and Visiting Instructor-Project Management, Brenau University.

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Dr. Jim Whitlock Dr. Whitlock has over 30 years

experience in the healthcare industry in a wide range of positions including President/CEO of major medical centers in California, Georgia and Tennessee.

Dr. John Adams

Dr. Adams holds a Ph.D.. in Business Administration from Syracuse University. He was the first Professor of Project Management in the United States, and he founded the first U.S. Master of Project Management Degree Program at a nationally accredited institution, Western Carolina University.

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Meet Brenau’s Graduate…Dr. Gale Allen – Strategic Planning Director for the NASA Mission

to Mars.

•AT&T •Center for Disease Control •Coca Cola •CNN •FedEx •General Motors

•Hewlett Packard •Home Depot •Husgvarna •IBM •KPMG •Martha Stewart Living

•Martin Marietta Materials •Microsoft •Northrop Grumman •Panasonic •SunTrust •Wachovia

Other employers:

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For the fifth consecutive year the magazine U.S. News & World Report ranked 132-year-old Brenau University among the top 10 best education values in the Southeast.

Awards, Rankings, and Recognition

The Princeton Review has consistently listed Brenau as one of the "Best Southeastern Colleges."

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For Admissions

Contact:

Harsha Kestur

Director, RIMSR

director@rimsr.in

+91-80-2340-9795

Or 9845030683

www.rimsr.in

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