Why should one join the IGTC program?
The PGPBA at IGTC is a unique business administration program that facilitates a close interlocking of academic course work and on-the-job training into one learning system. The model functions in close collaboration with IGCC member companies.
The greatest advantage of the IGTC program is its ability to give a prospective student an exposure to the real corporate world through the stints of hands-on practical training. It focuses on practical managerial skills and intends to instil exceptionally high levels of applied skills in the students – skills useful to them as practising professionals.
On the pure academic front, the program’s strength lies in its general management curriculum and the quality of academic faculty drawn from some of the best business schools in the vicinity as well as from industry. Given the small batch size, there is a significant amount of personalized attention and emphasis on soft skills, which fosters the right attitude, knowledge, and team spirit, along with interpersonal and communication skills to meet the needs of today's dynamic global business scenario. The inclusion of German language as a part of the curriculum makes the students desirable for several organizations engaging in business with Germany and Europe.
The IGTC program is, thus, a strong stepping stone to mid-sized or large German multinational organizations, as the companies believe in this participative model, enjoy their involvement and take pride in playing a role toward nurturing young professionals. In its own modest manner, the IGTC program is a success story of the much sort-after industry-academia model.
How is the Academic Calendar at IGTC unique from other business school programs?
The course is split into 4 theoretical ‘phases’, wherein the trainees study a general management curriculum, encompassing the complete spectrum of business education – marketing, finance, operations, HR, IT and strategy. This theoretical learning is interspersed with on-the-job practical training in an assigned collaborating company, wherein the trainees work on live, closely monitored and stringently evaluated projects to apply and assimilate their knowledge. The training stints further teach the trainees to appreciate the variety of social relationships that exist in organisations and to cope with the demands of corporate lives. During the time spent in working with the assigned training company and being mentored by their business managers, the trainees develop their personal skill-set as well as gain an induction to the company’s structure, which in many cases facilitates final recruitment.
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Theoretical Learning
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Practical Training Assigned company |
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August – December |
January – February |
| Phase II |
March – May |
June – July |
| Phase III |
August – October |
November – December |
| Phase IV |
January – March |
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Is there a specialization offered in the IGTC Curriculum?
Students undergo a comprehensive General Management curriculum under the tutelage of world-class faculty from academia and industry which make them competent for any functional area of management.
What is role of the collaborating company?
IGTC is the only model wherein the corporates are both, a destination for the students and a full partner in their education. They are involved at every stage of the program - in the selection process, curriculum design, and development, practical training and mentoring, and final recruitment.
How many companies collaborate with the IGTC every year?
On an average, around 20 - 25 companies participate in the program in Mumbai, while approximately 15 companies participate in Chennai and Bangalore. There are always sufficient organizations to give the students on-the-job, practical training.
How are students allocated to companies at the time of training?
A student is allocated to their training company depending upon his/her career interests, requirements of the companies in terms of graduation qualification, and prior work experience (if any). The IGTC administration facilitates this entire process and strives to get a suitable match between the participating companies and the applicants.
Who are the Collaborating Companies and/or Final Recruiters at IGTC?
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- HyperCity Retail (India) Ltd.
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- Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co.
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- Inverto Sourcing Services (India)
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- LANXESS (India) Pvt. Ltd.
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- MAN Force Trucks Pvt. Ltd.
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- Mann & Hummel Filter Pvt. Ltd.
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- Development Bank of Singapore
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- Metro Cash and Carry India
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- DHL Express (I) Pvt. Ltd.
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- Mettler-Toledo (India) Pvt. Ltd.
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- Schott Glass India Pvt. Ltd.
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- Eirich Transweigh (India) Pvt. Ltd.
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- Schwing Stetter (India) Pvt. Ltd.
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- ElringKlinger Automotive Components (India) Pvt. Ltd.
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- Endress + Hauser (India) Pvt. Ltd.
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- TÜV Rheinland (India) Pvt. Ltd.
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- Extentia Information Technology
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- Fuchs Lubricants (India) Pvt. Ltd.
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How is placement organized at IGTC?
The placement process is initiated by the training companies being given the first preference to recruit their respective trainees. The company assesses the trainee’s overall work performance through the three stints of practical training, his career interests and job profiles available within the organization to find a suitable employment opportunity. In many cases, this proves to be a win-win for both, as the company gains a hands-on employee already well-oriented to the organization, while the student gains a stable career. In cases, wherein the training process does not culminate into a meaningful placement, the students are assisted with the process of applying for recruitment to various other organizations within the vast Indo-German Chamber of Commerce network.
What is the ROI (Return on Investment) once the course is completed?
The average package offered to IGTC students is Rs. 4.0 lakhs p.a.
What facilitation does IGTC provide for students on completion of the program?
Which major sectors have IGTC graduates/alumni been working in?
The IGTC administration plays an important role of a facilitator with the industry, not only post the program but throughout the program, right from the time of admission. At every step, they ensure that the students are connected with the right industry, undergo the correct training and are readily employable at the end of the program. Having made a strong beginning with sound multinational organizations, IGTC alumni have progressed to achieve significant roles and responsibilities in various sectors of the industry, including manufacturing, consulting, financial services, retail, and consumer products.
What is the Dr. Günter Krüger Award?
Every year, the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce awards the Best Performing Student of the Indo-German Training Centres with the Dr. Günter Krüger Award for Excellence. This award sponsors the student’s return airfare to Germany with an objective to give him/her an opportunity to understand best business practices in Germany through hands-on, practical training.
Who are the Visiting Faculty at IGTC?
Due to the prestige of associating with the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce, IGTC has been able to attract the best of management faculty from business schools across Mumbai. Our faculty are not only academicians, but also industry experts who collaborate and consult with organizations, serve on corporate boards and successfully run their own companies. A detailed list is available on our website.
What are the infrastructure facilities provided by IGTC to its students?
The Training Centres (Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore) are fully air-conditioned, wi-fi enabled, modern training facilities. Compact classrooms, equipped with audio visual aids provide the right ambience for the faculty and the students to nurture their teaching-learning process. A well-equipped in-house library, along with memberships to the British Council Library in Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore and Indian Merchants' Chamber Library in Mumbai provide the necessary knowledge resources.
What is the batch size at IGTC?
A small study group at IGTC creates a personalized learning environment for the students. A cumulative strength of 100 trainees per batch is admitted across three centres (42 in Mumbai, 30 each in Chennai and Bangalore).
Is the program residential?
The program is a non-residential program. However, it is intensive and demands up to almost 12 – 14 hours daily during the theoretical and practical training phases.
Does IGTC provide hostel facilities to outstation students?
We don’t provide any hostel facilities but most of our outstation students have been able to get accommodation in youth hostels or as paying guests in the city. References can be provided by current students.
What is the total fee for 18 month program?
The tuition fee for the entire IGTC program is Rs. 2,00,000/-.
Is a laptop compulsory?
Every student is expected to carry his/ her own laptop throughout the program, for effective learning during theoretical phases as well as practical training phases.
Does the centre offer any assistance with regard to bank loans?
IGTC is on the approved list of institutions for the Oriental Bank of Commerce as well asa the HDFC bank. Several students have been able to get study loans from these banks on submission of adequate financial documents.
Does IGTC have a management quota?
No, IGTC does not have any management quota.
What are the office timings?
Our office timings are 9.30am to 5.30pm from Monday to Friday.
How does one apply to the course? Where are the forms available?
Students can download the application form, from www.igtcindia.com or alternatively purchase the same from any of the three Indo-German Training Centres or the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce offices in New Delhi, Kolkata and Pune.
What is the cost of the application form?
The cost of the application form and prospectus is Rs. 1000/-. Payments are accepted in cash/demand draft only drawn in favor of ‘Indo-German Training Centre’.
What are the eligibility and selection criteria to apply for the Post Graduate Program in Business Administration at IGTC?
Fresh / experienced graduates and company-sponsored candidates with over 50% aggregate marks can apply. Students appearing for their final year examination may also apply.
How does the admissions process take place at IGTC? In what way do the collaborating companies intervene in the admission process?
Admission to the IGTC PGPBA is a two-stage process. Stage I is an independent Written Test encompassing Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability, Logical/ Analytical Reasoning, General Awareness and Written Communication. This is followed by a Group Discussion.
Stage II is a round of personal interviews with participating member organizations that would like to select an IGTC trainee. Companies assess the applicant not only on parameters such as personal presentation, communication skills, conceptual clarity, leadership, initiative and creativity and lateral thinking, but also keeping in mind, his/her Employability Factor and the Company-Trainee Match. Hence, there is a critical involvement of the collaborating companies in the admission process. Based on their decision, a candidate is admitted to the IGTC program.
What does the Written Test comprise of?
The Written Test has five sections encompassing Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability, Logical/Analytical Reasoning, General Awareness and Written Communication Skills.
What are the important dates and timelines to remember?
Admissions Open for Batch 2010-2012: November 2009
Last Date of Submission of Application Forms: 30th April 2010
Written Test / Group Discussion: May 2010
Personal Interviews: June 2010
Program Commences: August 2010
How are the three IGTC centres different from the other? How should a prospective student decide which centre to join? How much student intake does each centre have?
Currently, the IGCC has established three Indo-German Training Centres in India – the first one in Mumbai was established in 1991, then in Chennai in 2005 and recently in Bangalore in 2008. All the three centres are modelled on the same principle of the German Dual System of Training and conduct the same full-time 18 month business administration program.
The Centres differ in terms of the visiting faculty (independent for each centre) and the number of collaborating companies. Some companies participate with the IGTC pan-India and select trainees from all centres, while some companies have local preferences. The duration and timing of the practical internships at every Centre are based on the cumulative preference of their respective participating training companies.
Usually, prospective students select the Centre closest to their location. Students from the North and East have an option to select any of the Centres. All three Centres have one common application form, a common application fee and a common admission test. In case, a prospective student has more than one Centre preference, his/her Admission Test and Group Discussion scores will be transferred to the Centre of second preference.
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