mba handbook 2011-13 (delhi)

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HANDBOOK OF INFORMATION

SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF FOREIGN TRADE(DEEMED UNIVERSITY)

(Set up by Department of Commerce, Government of India)NEW DELHI


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ACADEMIC RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. About the Institute

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) was set up in 1963 by the Government ofIndia as an autonomous organization to help professionalize the countrys foreign trademanagement and increase exports by developing human resources; generating, analyzingand disseminating data; and conducting research. The Institute visualizes its future roleas:

A catalyst for new ideas, concepts and skills for the internationalization of the Indianeconomy.

The primary provider of training and research-based consultancy in the areas of

international business, both for the corporate sector, government and the studentcommunity.

An institution with proven capability to continuously upgrade its knowledge basewith a view to servicing the requirements of government, trade and industry throughboth sponsored and non-sponsored research and consultancy assignments.

The Institutes portfolio of long-term programmes is diverse, catering to therequirements of aspiring International Business executives and mid-career professionalsalike.

2. Programme Objectives

2.1 The two-year MBA (International Business) is a Degree Programme of the Institute.Admission to the Degree Programme is made on the basis of a competitive examination.Its focus is on International Business, catering to fresh entrants into the managerial pool.The specific objectives of the Programme are:

(i) To prepare the participants for professional career in the management ofinternational business operations.

(ii) To enable participants to grasp the significance and appreciate the inter-relationshipsin business operations, concepts, techniques, tools and procedures.

(iii)To help the participants develop analytical skills and to identify internationalbusiness opportunities.

(iv) To promote among the participants a scientific approach and capability to undertakemanagerial responsibilities in International Business.

3. Duration and Contents

3.1 The duration of the Programme is two years with three Trimesters each year. TheCourses are divided into two segments:

(i) Classroom Courses and Viva-Voce.

(ii) Project Courses, Research and Seminar Courses, Professional Training, FieldProjects and Port Visits.


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3.2 Classroom Courses are designed to help students in understanding the concepts andtechniques of international business operations.

3.3 Foreign Language training is an integral part of the classroom courses. Students are

given option to choose one of the foreign languages taught in the Programme.

3.4 The Viva-Voce at the end of third and sixth trimesters is designed to evaluate thestudents understanding and appreciation of the inter-relationship of various courses.

3.5 A Research Project on any area of International Business may be undertaken by astudent on a topic approved by the Institute under the guidance of a faculty member ofIIFT. Expenses incurred, if any, on the assignment shall be borne entirely by the studentand the Institute shall have no financial responsibility in this respect.

3.6 Summer Placement for professional training for a prescribed period with anenterprise or organization engaged in international business and related operations is an

integral part of the Programme. The decision of the Institute with regard to the choice ofthe company/organization for placement shall be final.

3.7 During the period of their Summer Placement, students are required to adhere to thenorms of discipline prescribed by the company/organization concerned.

3.8 Students are exposed to field situations including visit to a seaport.

3.9 In the light of the feed-back received from trade and industry as well as from thestudents of the previous programmes or if considered essential by the faculty, suchchanges as found necessary may be carried out in the different courses of theProgramme.

4. Registration and FeeAll students selected for admission must register on the day of commencement of theProgramme. Any extension of the period of registration may be granted by theChairperson (Graduate Studies Division) to a student under exceptional circumstances.

5. Discipline

5.1 The Institute attaches great importance to integrity of students in their academicwork. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner befitting responsiblebusiness executives both inside and outside the campus.

5.2 Punctuality in the class is very important and students shall not be allowed to enter

the class after its commencement, which may lead to shortfall in attendance andpenalties attached thereto.

5.3 Disciplinary action for misconduct shall include imposition of fine, exclusion fromaward of medals, and scholarships, deprivation of placement opportunities, ineligibilityfor exchange programme and expulsion from the Programme.

5.4 The Institute reserves the right to ask a student to leave the Programme at any timein the course of the academic year should the academic performance and generalconduct as adjudged by the Institute be found unsatisfactory. Before a selected student

joins the Programme, he/she will have to sign an undertaking to the effect that he/sheshall accept the said right of the Institute.


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6. System of Evaluation and Grading

The curriculum of the MBA (International Business) gets validated both internally andexternally keeping in mind the changing global environment in International Business

and the requirements of Management Education to meet these new challenges, on acontinuous basis. The curriculum places emphasis on developing a global perspective onvarious issues and developing these skills for taking an integrated view on managerialproblems and being able to adapt to changing situations.

6.1 Course Credits

Courses are listed as 1, 2, 3 and 4 credit courses depending on the expected workload ofeach course. Generally, a 3-credit course involves about 100 hours of work approximately 30 in the classroom and 70 outside the classroom, in preparation andassignments. Two and one credit courses would require proportionately less work.

In the second year, students are expected to undertake a Research Project carrying threecredits. The distribution of these credits is as follows:

Synopsis 1 credit

Final Report & Presentation 2 credits

6.2 Course Outlines

A course outline will be made available to the student for each course before the start ofthe course. The course outline would provide the following:

Pre-requisites for the course: prior preparation, inter-linkages with the contents ofsome earlier taught course(s) may be reviewed in the case of electives.

Objectives of the course (in specific terms of familiarizing withconcepts/theories, skill enhancement, including decision skills)

Pedagogy to be adopted.

Session-wise details of topics to be taught, suggested readings for eachsession, case studies and assignments (if any).

Scheme of evaluation and weight age for each component.

Linkage with the courses to be taught in the subsequent trimesters.

The Course Coordinator will invariably be teaching at least 70% of the course. Experts

from trade and industry may be invited up to 30% of the course and these sessions mayclearly be indicated in the course outline. However, in courses like Sectoral Strategywhere different modules of the course require inputs from different experts, the coursecoordinator would be mainly engaged in coordinating the course.

6.3 Evaluation

The evaluation components to be adopted for a course would be indicated bythe Course Coordinator to the class at the beginning of the course. Thiswould cover teachers expectations and relative importance of eachcomponent. Evaluation scheme for students performance in each course willbe having a minimum of four components besides end-term examinations.Weight age for the end-term would not exceed 40% of the total weight age.


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The other components may be in the form of Class Quizzes, Home or Classor Surprise Assignments, Term Paper, Project, Case Analysis, Reading onResearch Activities, etc. as prescribed by the Course Coordinator.

As Surprise Components are in-built in the courses, students are expected tobe agile and alert. No make-up components will be provided, if the studentsmiss any component of evaluation.

6.4 Grade Point for a Course (GP)

1. Under this system, all faculties will give marks for all components. The gradebrackets (upper limit and lower limit) will get evolved from the pattern ofmarks provided by the faculty; following the formula given below.

2. Upper and Lower limit of each grade bracket :

Lower Limit Upper Limit

A+ Average + 1.5 s.d. -

A Average + s.d. Average + 1.5 s.d.

A Average + 0.6 s.d. Average + s.d.

B+ Average Average + 0.6 s.d.

B Average 0.6 s.d. Average

B Average s.d. Average 0.6 s.d.

C+ Average 1.5 s.d. Average s.d.

C Average 2 s.d. Average 1.5 s.d.

C Average 2.5 s.d. or 40% of the topmark (whichever is lower)

Average 2 s.d.

D Average 3. s.d. or 30% of top mark Average 2.5 s.d. or 40% of the topmark (whichever is lower)

F - Average 3. s.d. or 30% of top mark

3. Average Marks and Standard Deviation would be calculated excluding thosewho have received less than 40% of total marks to reduce the influence ofextreme values on the Average marks. Similarly, Top mark is excluded from

the calculation of average and standard deviation when the difference betweentop two scores is more than 15% of total marks.

4. If some students had been permitted by the Programme Director/CourseCoordinator to miss mid-term/end-term examination due to illness, etc., suchstudents will be awarded I grades. Re-examination for such students will beconducted within 20 days from the last day of the terminal examination and theI grades replaced by new grades. For the other components, the decision ofcourse coordinator shall be final and binding. For such missed componentsexcept mid-term and end-term, the course coordinators should submit themarks along with the submission of end-term marks. There will be no re-

examination for students getting D or F grade.


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6.5 Grade Point Average (GPA)

Grade point average for a term would be the weighted average of grade points obtainedin different courses in the term (the weights being the respective course credits).

6.6 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)

CGPA is calculated at the end of Programme and is the average of GPAs obtained fordifferent trimesters.

6.7 Deficit Grade Points (DGPs)

If the overall performance is less than C- in the course, the student will obtain either aD or F letter grade. If the student has D grade he/she will carry deficit pointsequivalent to half the number of credits for the course (e.g. 1 DGP in a 2-credit courseand 1.5 DGPs in a 3-credit course). If the student has F grade he/she will carry deficit

points equivalent to the number of credits for the course (e.g. 2 DGPs in a 2-creditcourse and 3 DGPs in a 3-credit course).

At the discretion of the Director, the Chairperson (GSD), the ProgrammeDirector or the Course Coordinator, a student may be awarded deficit gradepoint(s) where there is indiscipline on the part of the student or improperbehaviour or where he/she has not conducted in a manner befittingresponsible business executives. This includes instances of misconduct orimproper behaviour with faculty or administrative staff, disinterest or laxityin attendance of special lectures or important meetings.

7. Adjustment in Grade Points for the Shortfall in Attendance

A minimum attendance of 90 per cent is required in every course. Waiver on account ofmedical grounds or death in the family* will be considered only if such information issent to the concerned Programme Director as soon as the student falls sick or deathoccurs in the family*. Waiver on account of participation in academic events in other B-Schools/Universities will also be considered if the student participates in such eventswith the permission of Programme Director/Chairperson. After consideration of allsuch waivers, the student is expected to have minimum 75% attendance.

For every shortfall of 10 per cent from the minimum required until 55% attendance, thestudents grade point for the course will be reduced by 0.33. For example:

Attendance Reduction in Grade Point


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8. Grade Points of Students under Exchange Programme

A specialization in International Business will not be truly international until thestudents have a chance of interacting with premier B-Schools abroad especially in

Europe and USA. Tuition waivers are often arranged for in such exchange programmes.IIFT has student exchange programmes with various B-Schools abroad. Normally, astudent who goes to attend the Exchange Programme will miss a complete trimester atIIFT. In such cases the grades obtained by the student in all the courses he/she hasundertaken at the B-School in the Exchange Programme will be shown in the mark-sheet but will not be included in the calculation of CGPA. If a student goes to attend theExchange Programme in mid-trimester, he/she can cover the courses of the trimesterwith the MBA (IB)-Part-Time and appear in the examinations provided such missedcourses are offered in the said part-time programme. The grades obtained by him/her inthis examination will be included in his/her marks-sheet. Students will be chosen for theexchange programme on the basis of their performance and the specific requirements ofthe concerned institution. Students with DGPs are not eligible for exchangeprogrammes.

9. Scheduling of Classes

In view of the rigour of the MBA Degree Programme, the classes for thesame will be scheduled any time during any day of the week. TheProgramme Director will notify weekly schedules of the classes latest byFriday of the week before the scheduled week.

10. Missed Examinations

Students are not allowed to miss any class examinations or quizzes or end-term examinations, without the permission of the ProgrammeDirector/Course Coordinator. If a student misses such a component withoutprior permission, he/she will automatically be awarded an F grade in thatcomponent. The course co-ordinator may decide on re-examination for anymissed internal component of evaluation. In case the student is permitted asupplementary examination for a missed end-term examination, fee of`4,000/- per course will have to be paid.

11. Summer Project, Research Project and Social Awareness Programme (SAP)

During the first year, the students would undertake a Summer Project in a company(carrying 2 credits). The final grade in the Summer Project will be on the basis of thegrade awarded by the Company + Viva conducted in the Institute. In the second year,students undertake a seminar paper of 4 credits based on their sectoral specialization.The Institute places importance on these projects and their satisfactory completion isessential for the successful completion of the Programme. Detailed guidelines onundertaking these projects and their evaluation procedure will be given to the students atthe time of assigning of the projects. Students at the commencement of the second yearare also attached to an NGO of their choice or as assigned by the Institute. Suchattachment is over a period of 8 months between July-February. A detailed session onstudent activities and expectations will be shared in a deliberating session with the CPA.

The course carries 4 credits.


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12. Unfair Means

The Institute views any use of unfair means in any component of evaluation in theProgramme very seriously. Faculty members/Course Coordinators/Invigilators would

bring such instances of the use of unfair means to the notice of the ProgrammeDirector/Chairperson (GS) immediately so that appropriate disciplinary action isinitiated. Any student adopting unfair means including talking or in possession of notes,books, mobile phones, etc. would be awarded zero (0) in that examination.

13. Promotion to the Next Year

A student is eligible for promotion to the next trimester provided the following academicstandards are maintained at the end of each trimester:

Not more than 12 DGPs;

CGPA of at least 2.00 over three trimesters (two in case of outward exchange

students)

14. Criteria for Award of Masters

A student will be eligible for award of Masters only if the following criteria are met atthe end of sixth trimester:

CGPA of at least 2.33;

Not more than 24 DGPs;

Minimum Pass Grade in Research Project

15. Re-Checking/Re-Evaluation15.1 Where a student is not satisfied with the marks/grades allotted and desires to checkarithmetical accuracy of total marks awarded, he/she would be permitted for re-checkinghis/her answer sheet in the Exam Cell within 10 days from the declaration of the result.

15.2 In case he/she wants to get the answer sheet to be re-evaluated, he/shewill submit a written application within 15 days of the declaration of theresult, to the Chairperson (GSD) with specific reasons along with theprescribed fee of`500 per paper.

16. Field Visit/Port Visit

16.1 The field visit organized by the Institute covering organizations and institutionsconnected with international business promotion and facilitation is intended to providethe students an opportunity to get insight into the operational aspects of theseorganizations. This is an integral part of the Programme. The Field Visit is divided intotwo components;

i. Delhi Visit (ICD/Air-Cargo Complex/NEPZ)-40% weight age.

ii. Port Visit -60% weight age.

Failure to adhere to the field visit schedule would automatically result in F grade in theconcerned component.


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16.2 The port visit in this context may be divided into the following five main areas:

Port Operations

- To understand the facilities being provided at the Port for export & import of Cargo(warehousing, sheds, bonded warehousing, etc.)

- Movement of cargo

- Number and types of berth

- Port capacity, etc.

Customs

- To understand the processing of documents pertaining to import and exports (Billof Lading, Shipping Bill, etc.)

- To see Customs House and Customs Area inside the Port

- Import Clearance and Understanding of Import Duty Calculations

- Documents pertaining to Incentives (Duty Drawback, etc.)

- Understanding of Tariff Manual

Clearing and Forwarding Agents

- The Role of C&F Agents in export and import trade

- Procedural aspects for clearance of import and export cargo

- Facilities being provided by them (warehousing, transport, consolidation of cargo,

multimodal transportation, etc.) Export Processing Zones

- The objective of visiting Export Processing Zones (EPZs) is to understand thescheme and the assistance being provided to the exporters.

- Visit to one or two companies

- Sharing of experience of entrepreneurs

- Tax benefits, etc.

Chambers of Commerce

- The Chamber of Commerce organizes lectures by banks, representatives fromindustry, shipping agents to provide understanding on forex management, exportpromotionalschemes, etc.

17. Scholarships and Award of Medals

17.1 In order to provide incentive for academic excellence, the Institute offers limitednumber of merit scholarships. Scholarships are given to meritorious students. In thematter of award of scholarships, the Institutes decision shall be final.

17.2 Students who obtain a D or F grade in any course will not be considered for

award of medal. Those granted waiver of attendance at examination due to illness,


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death, marriage, placement activity or participation in events at other schools/institutionsand writing supplementary examinations will be considered for award of medals.Award of Medal is also subject to satisfactory conduct of the students in the Institute.

17.3 Scholarship is awarded year-wise.

17.4 The first three students from the entire batch of Delhi and Kolkata campuses, inorder of merit on the basis of their performance in all the trimesters taken together, shallbe awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals respectively. The Dun and Bradstreet GoldMedal for the Best Student will be awarded to the student according to the definedcriteria for this Medal. The Sumitra Chishti award will be given to the best student in thefield of economics. An all-rounder prize will also be awarded from the entire batch ofDelhi and Kolkata campuses based on academic performance and extra-curricularactivities of the students. Once the campus of the winner is known, there will be aseparate all-rounder prize for the other campus.

18. International Management Forum

The International Management Forum (IMF) is a students voluntary organization fororganizing such academic and social activities as are consistent with the overallobjectives of the Programme and subject to the Rules and Regulations prescribed fromtime to time by the Institute. In the beginning of the academic year, the IMF mustprepare a schedule of activities for the approval of the competent authority.

19. Administration of the Programme

The Programme Director, MBA (IB) under the guidance of the Chairperson (Graduate

Studies), administers the Programme. The Programme Director will be the link betweenthe students and the faculty. The Administrative Officer (GSD) looks after all academicmatters concerning the Programme. A Programme Associate will assist the ProgrammeDirector to look after the day-to-day academic matters.

The Rules Committee will decide academic matters pertaining to the Programme whichwill then be forwarded to the Director for approval.

The Programme Director will interact regularly with the students. The students are freeto meet the Programme Director, individually after taking prior appointment. In case,where students have problems of an academic nature they may also meet theChairperson (GSD), after prior appointment.


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20. Rules regarding Fee of the Programme Fee

The fee for both the years of the Programme can be paid either in full at the time of

admission or in installments as per schedule:

FEE SCHEDULE FOR MBA (IB) DEGREE PROGRAMME 2011-13

INSTALLMENT (`)I II III IV V VI

Payment DueBefore

25.4.2011 15.10.2011 14.1.2012 13.7.2012 14.10.2012 13.1.2013

Tuition Fee 2,00,000(1,00,000)

1,50,000(75,000)

1,50,000(75,000)

2,00,000(1,00,000)

1,50,000(1,00,000)

1,50,000(75,000)

Computer Facilityand Internet

10,000 - - 10,000 - -

Library 1,500 - - 1,500 - -Alumni charges 5,000 - - - - -

IMF (StudentBody)

5,000 - - 5,000 - -

Total 2,21,500

(1,21,500)

1,50,000(75,000)

1,50,000(75,000)

2,16,500

(1,16,500)

1,50,000(75,000)

1,50,000(75,000)

Foreign Nationals/NRI Candidates

The fee for Foreign/NRI/Children of NRIs candidates will be US$22,000 plus`21,500 annual charges for the first year and US$22,000 plus `16,500 annualcharges for the second year. The fees are payable on an annual basis at the time of

admission/beginning of second year.

(FEE ONCE PAID WILL NOT BE REFUNDED)

The prescribed fee is payable either by a crossed Account Payee DemandDraft drawn in favour of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi orin cash at IIFTs Finance Section.

Defaulting students not paying their fees in the stipulated time will have to pay a fine of`500 per week.

In the event of non-payment of the fee within two weeks of the due payment date, thestudent will be marked absent. In the event of non-payment of the fee till the end of the

trimester/semester, the student will not be allowed to appear in the end-termexamination.

The students are also required to pay Library Security Deposit of`5,000/- on the day ofjoining the programme.

21. Changes in the Rules & Regulations

In order to maintain the highest standards in education and fulfill the objectives of theprogramme, the Institute retains the right to add or delete any clause and change theexisting clause(s) in the Handbook of Information as and when required. Any additionor alteration that may be made in future in the Handbook will be put on the Notice

Board indicating the effective date of the change for information of students.


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CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES

FIRST YEAR

Registration 1 July 2011

FIRST YEAR

TRIMESTER I

(i) Academic Session July 2011 September 2011

(ii) Class Room Teaching July 2011 September 2011

(iii) Trimester- I Examination September 2011

TRIMESTER II

(i) Academic Session September 2011 December 2011

(ii) Class Room Teaching September 2011 December 2011

(iii) Trimester- II Examination December 2011

TRIMESTER III

(i) Academic Session January 2012 March 2012

(ii) Class Room Teaching January 2012 March 2012

(iii) Campus Interview for Summer Placement October 2012 - January 2012

(iv) Trimester- III Examination and

Viva-Voce March 2012

(v) Summer Placement April 2012 June 2012

SECOND YEAR

TRIMESTER IV

(i) Academic Session June 2012 September 2012

(ii) Class Room Teaching & Pre- Placement Talks June 2012 September 2012

(iii) Research Project Stage I

(a) Finalization of Title of Research July 2012Project and Guide

(b) Submission of Outline of September 2012Research Project

(Objectives, Methodology, Chapter Plan,

Bibliography, etc.)


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(iv) Placement Brochure August 2012

(v) Trimester-IV Examination September 2012

(vi) Port Visit September 2012

TRIMESTER V

(i) Academic Session October 2012 December 2012

(ii) Class Room Teaching October 2012 December 2012

(iii) Research Project Stage II

(Collection of Data, Reading Material,Field Work, etc.) December 2012

(iv) Trimester- V Examination December 2012

TRIMESTER VI

(i) Academic Session January 2013 February 2013

(ii) Class Room Teaching January 2013 February 2013

(iii) Placement Programme Last week of Jan 2013

(iv) Research Project and Seminars January 2013 February 2013

(v) Research Project Stage III

(a)Submission of Draft Report to the Guides January 2013(b) Submission of Final Report February 2013

(vi) Seminar Report and Presentation February 2013

(vii) Trimester VI Examination and Viva-Voce February 2013

Convocation March 2013


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TRIMESTER-WISE COURSE STRUCTURE

TRIMESTER I (July-Sept.) CREDITS HOURS

Psychology for Managers2 20

Business Communication 2 20

Principles of Management 2 20

Marketing Management 3 30

Business Economics

(Maths as Non-Credit forthose needing)

3 30

Introduction to IT

3 30

Business Statistics 4 40

Accounting for Managers 4 40

230 hours 23 credits

TRIMESTER II (Oct.-Dec.)

International MarketingManagement

3 30

Business Research Methods3 30

Organizational Behaviour 2 20

Macro Economics3 30

Operations Research3 30

Financial Management3 30

International Trade Operations2 20

MIS3 30

220 hours 22 credits

TRIMESTER III (Jan.-March)

Consumer Behaviour 3 30

Strategic Management 3 30

International Economics 3 30

Production & OperationsManagement

3 30

Financial Management - II 3 30

International Finance

Management

3 30


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IT Applications inManagement

3 30

Languages (Spanish / French/Mandarin) 2 20

Comprehensive Viva 2 20

250 class hours 25 credits

TRIMESTER IV (July-Sept.)

Competitive Strategy andGlobal Markets

2 20

Global Sourcing & BusinessDevelopment

3 30

Supply Chain Management 2 20Global Economic Environment& Policy

2 20

International Trade Logistics 2 20

International Business Law 2 20

Languages (Spanish / French/Mandarin)

2 20

Port Visit 2 20

Summer Project Viva 2 20

190 hours 19 credits + 4 electives

TRIMESTER V (Oct.-Jan.)Languages 2 20

Indian Economy & TradePolicy

2 20

Business Ethics 2 20

Sectoral Strategy for ResearchSeminar

1 10

70 hours 7 credits + 3 electives

TRIMESTER VI (Feb.-June)

Sectoral Strategy for ResearchSeminar 2 20

Comprehensive Viva 2 20

Social Awareness Programme 4 40

8 credits + 1 elective

Total Credits of Core Courses = 104

42..49 Electives(8*2) 16 credits or 160 hours

160

TOTAL Credits for the Programme 104 + 16 =120 credits


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Electives

Electives- Marketing

Course Offered No. of Hours

1 International Brand Management 20

2 Distribution Management 20

3 Retail Management

4 Marketing of Services 20

5 Industrial Marketing 20

6 Advertisement and Promotion Management 20

7 Customer Relationship Management 20

8 Rural Marketing 20

9 Strategic Marketing 20

10 Luxury Management 20

11 Sales Management 20

12 Pricing Management 20

13 Applied Marketing Research 20

Electives- Finance


1 Derivatives & Risk Management 20

2 Project Appraisal & Finance 20

3 Retail Banking 20

4 Security Analysis & Portfolio Management 20

5 Management of Financial Services 20

6 Fixed Income Security Analytics 20

7 Mergers & Acquisitions 20

8 Bank Management 209 Foreign Currency Loans & Currency Risk Management 20

10 Micro Financing 20

11 Global Financing 20

12 Wealth Management 20

13 Corporate Treasury & Forex Risk Management 20


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14 International Payment methods, Systems & letter ofcredit and Implications of UCP 600

20

15 Structured Corporate Foreign Currency Loans &Currency Risk Management Strategies

20

16 Trade Financing 20

17 IFRS 20

18 Financial Modeling 20

19 Equity Research 20

Electives- IT Sector


1 IT Project Management 202 Software Process & Quality Management 20

3 Business Intelligence and Data Ware Housing 20

4 Enterprise Resource Planning(ERP) 20

5 Managing ICTs in the Digital Economy 20

6 IT Consultancy Practices & Management 20

Electives- Trade Sector


1 Agri Commodity Trading 202 Environment Management 20

3 Market Access Issues 20

4 Management Of Shipping Services 20

5 Metals & Minerals Commodity Trading 20

6 Customs & Excise Management 20

7 Commodity Trading & Price Risk Management 20

8 Oil and energy trading 20Electives- Strategy


1 Contemporary Competitive Strategy 20

2 Building and Implementing a balance scorecard 20

3 Strategy and competitive games 20


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Electives- General Management


1

International Negotiations

20

2International Human Resource Management

20

3Fair Human Resource Practices

20

4Cross Cultural Management

20

5Global Climate Change and Business

20

Electives- QT

1 Advanced Analytics for International Business 20

2 Operations Strategy 20

3 Quality Control & Management 20

Electives- Economics

1 Industrial Organization Theories for Managers20

2 Microfinance for Manager20

3 Doing Business in China20

4 Economics of Pricing Strategies20

5Comparative Economic Development of India andChina

20

Note: Students have to Opt only 8 electives from the above mentioned.


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LIBRARY

The Institute's has a well-equipped Library with updated knowledge. It has a collection oflatest books by eminent authors on Trade, Economy, Management and WTO relatedissues. It has also a collection of journals, research reports, company reports, CD-ROMs,videocassettes, international trade statistics and databases. Apart from books ontraditional management and economics related areas, the Library has huge collection ofbooks on up-coming areas like WTO, Intellectual Property Rights, Services Management,Mergers & Acquisitions, Trade Finance, e-Business, Global Business Strategies,International Business Law, and Information Technology, etc. The Library alsosubscribes to over 700 Journals and Periodicals and has enriched itself with publicationsof prestigious national and international organizations such as UN, ITC, UNCTAD, WTO,IMF, World Bank, Ministries and Departments of Government of India. In order to

facilitate online access to information, Library has also subscribed to trade related onlineand offline databases like ACE Equity, Blackwell Synergy (27 e-Journals), Balance ofPayment, Capitaline Plus, CMIE databases (India Harvest, Prowess, India Trade andindustry Analysis Service), Commodity Price Bulletin, DGCIS Statistics, Direction ofTrade Statistics, EBSCO, Emerald Management Extra, e-pharma, IFS, Indiastat.com,Inside Trade.com, ISI Emerging Market (World Services), JSTOR, NextLinx, Proquest,Suns Magazine, Trade Map, World Bank Online Databases, World Trade Atlas andWITS, etc.

Library facilities are open to participants. The Participants are required to deposit of`5,000/- for Library membership which is refundable at the end of the Programme.

Library Hours.

Monday to Friday Gazetted Holidays

(Except N.H)

Saturday Sunday

9.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. 9.00 a.m. to 7.30 p.m 11.00 a.m. to 7.30 p.m

Facilities/Services

Reading room facility.

Reference services.

Documentation/Indexing services.

Photocopy facility chargeable @ 50 paise per page, `15/- per page for restrictedpublications.

WTO Resource Centre (in the Library) to facilitate research on World TradeOrganization.

Books for Reference only.

No borrowing allowed. (Photocopying allowed).


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Library Circulation's Rules

Three Reader's tickets to be issued to each student.

One book against one card for a maximum period of 7 days. A fine of`1/ -per day to be levied after the due date.

Restricted books may be issued for overnight and a fine of`10/- per day charged ifnot returned on time.

If any Library material is lost /damaged, the participant should either replace orpay the cost as specified in Rule 6.1 of Library Rules.

Participants to obtain No Dues Certificate from Library before ComprehensiveViva of Trimester VI.

USER'S ATTENTION

Stealing, mutilating, marking of books and tearing of pages are considered seriousoffence and can even result in rustication of the concerned student.

Repeated delay in return of books may result in suspension from the membershipof the Library.

Personal belongings including books, notes, laptops, eatables etc. are not allowedinside the Library.

Participants to consult the Library Rules and Regulations from the Library Counterfor details.

Use of mobile phones inside the Library is strictly prohibited.

Library Staff

Name Designation Activity In charge

Ms. B. Pankti Deputy Librarian Library -Book Section/Periodical SectionWTO Resource Centre

Shri R.S. Meena Asstt. Librarian Periodical Section

Ms. Amita Anand Asstt. Librarian Book Section

Ms. Nirmala Asstt. Librarian Periodical Section


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COMPUTER CENTRE

IIFT has four Computer Centres out of which three are exclusively for the students andthe fourth is dedicated to training and research activities of the Institute. The threestudent computer centres with 60 computers, are open round-the-clock and are equippedwith all IT facilities including internet.

The Institute has the following IT infrastructure:

Servers

IBM Blade Centre with 5 Blade Servers connected to SAN Storage

Nodes

Core 2 Duo/i5 computers with colour monitor, loaded with Windows XP/Windows7,MS-Office 2000/XP - 300 Nos.

Printers

1. HP 2550 and 5550 colour laser jet printers

2. HP 8150/9040 DN network printer

3. HP LaserJet 1022/1015

Scanners

1. HP 7400/8390 scanners

Database

India Trade, India Harvest and Prowess database from CMIE are available on theInstitutes network.

Internet Connection

The Institute has 8mbps internet connectivity.

Usage of Students Computer Centres

At the beginning of the session, a group of eight students from both MBA (IB)-I and

MBA (IB)-II are nominated to maintain the Students Computer Centres.Rules of Computer Centre Usage

Dos

1. Please keep the Computer Centre clean.

2. Ensure the computers are started in the proper way and also shut down correctly.

3. Maintain your files in the network folder available to you in order to avoid any lossof data.

4. Keep on erasing your old files from the local/network hard-disks.

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6. Please show your I-Card to the Security Guard before entering the Computer Centreand make necessary entry in the register also.

7. For safety of your data, keep your Network Password secret.

Donts

1. Do not erase or change the names of the system files.

2. Do not shift any item of the computer. If there is any problem about the functioningof a particular computer, get in touch with the Students Committee or ComputerCentre.

3. Avoid use of outside floppy, it may carry some deadly virus.

4. Do not bring your friends inside the Computer Centre.

5. Do not bring any personal hardware items in the Computer Centre.

6. Do not try to repair any item of the computer yourself.

7. Eatables, tea, coffee, etc. should not be brought inside the Computer Centre.

8. Smoking is strictly prohibited.

9. Do not use paper of poor quality in the printers.

10. In case of power failure, please save your data and switch off the computer.

Failure to abide by the above Dos and Donts may invite disciplinary action as perprovision 5 in the Rules.

Contact Persons1. Mr. Bimal Kumar Panda, Systems Manager

2. Mr. Bala Subramanian, Assistant Systems Manager

3. Ms. Jyoti Yadav, Computer Programmer

4. Mr. Bhopal Singh


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HOSTEL FACILITIES

The two-year MBA (International Business) Degree Programme is a fully residentialcourse. The hostel accommodation will be allotted on double/triple occupancy basis atthe sole discretion of the Institute. The annual rent is `30,000/- per participant on tripleoccupancy basis and `42,000/- per participant on double occupancy basis, payable inadvance, together with a refundable security deposit of`5000/-. In addition to this, theparticipants need to pay `1,000/- per annum towards maintenance cost. The ForeignNationals/NRI participants can pay the annual rent in Indian Rupees/US dollars at theirdiscretion. Hostel rent and security deposit are subject to revision at the discretion of theInstitute. Boarding is available in the hostel. The boarding charges are decided by theMess Committee and the Caterer. Students are required to pay the mess charges directlyto the mess contractor.

RULES AND INFORMATION GUIDE FOR IIFT HOSTEL

1. Hostel accommodation is available on double and triple occupancy basis only.

2. In addition to the information to be given in the application form, participants haveto furnish the following at the time of admission to the hostel:

(i) Two copies of the signed photograph.

(ii) Certificate of physical fitness from a qualified physician about the participantsgeneral state of health. The certificate should specifically state that theparticipant is free from any communicable disease.

(iii)Blood group

(iv) Parents address and local guardians address with their telephone numbers.

3. The hostelers should co-operate with the Administration in generating a conduciveatmosphere for promoting harmonious community living.

4. Courtesy and politeness is expected at all times in conversation and behaviour withco-hostelers as well as with the officers, members of the administrative staff andservice personnel.

5. Male and female hostelers are free to meet in the lounge and dining hall but

should not make visits to individual rooms in order to maintain privacy and avoidinconvenience to other room-mates.

6. (a) Consumption of alcoholic drinks, narcotics or any kind of intoxicants arestrictly prohibited in the hostel premises. Those found violating this rule areliable for immediate expulsion from the hostel.

(b) Smoking is also prohibited in the hostel premises and class-rooms. Suitableaction will be taken against those found violating this rule.

(c) No celebrations/parties are allowed in the hostel premises without writtenpermission from the Warden/Administration. Any violation in this respect willbe treated as indiscipline.


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7. All motor vehicles (cars, scooters and motor cycles) owned by students residing inthe hostel must be registered with the Institute, but their parking in the Campus willbe solely at the risk and responsibility of the owner. IIFT will in no way be

responsible for any loss.8. Accommodation is made available only for the use of hostelers. Under no

circumstances, any guest will be allowed to stay in the hostel. A hostelersurreptitiously accommodating any visitor in the hostel overnight is liable todisciplinary action by the Warden as per provision 5 in the Rules.

9. Visitors to the hostel are not permitted after 9.00 p.m.

(a) IIFT reserves the right of admission of a visitor to the hostel.

(b) Visitors will be allowed to meet the inmates only at the reception. Under nocircumstances visitors are allowed to visit the room of any hosteler. Any

violation in this respect will lead to disciplinary action as per provision 5 in theRules.

(c) IIFT reserves the right to take disciplinary action, including expulsion from thehostel, against the hosteler who entertains the visitors beyond 9.00 p.m.

10. (a) The hostelers will have to return to the hostel premises before 11.00 p.m. Anyrelaxation in the time limit can be made by the Warden under special andunforeseen circumstances.

(b) Those hostelers, who are staying out for the night and intend to stay outside orspend any holiday/s should take prior permission from the Warden. In casethey are held up outside and are not able to inform the Warden, they should

immediately telephone to the Security Guard at the main gate and/or inform theWarden on the next day.

11. The security men are under instructions to keep the entrance door of the hostellocked from midnight till 5.00 a.m. Entrance or exit during the said period will beallowed only with the prior approval of the Warden. Students need to show I-Card atthe gate and write their names in the register at the gate (after 11.00 pm).Compulsory registration (at the gate) is also needed to be done for all vehicles whilegoing out or coming in during the night.

12. Any music system, etc. which causes disturbance and inconvenience to the co-hostelers and in the neighbourhood are prohibited. Any violation in this respect will

lead to confiscation of such gadgets and/or action as per provision 5 in the Rules.

13. Cooking of any food item as also preparation of tea/coffee is strictly prohibited inthe hostel rooms.

14. Hostelers will be responsible for any damage caused to the property of the Institute,whether movable or immovable, either by themselves or by their visitors.

15. Use of electric gadgets like i mmersion rods, heating rods, hot plates,electric iron, electric heaters, room heaters/coolers, etc. are not permittedexcept with the prior approval of the Warden. The Warden will givepermission only in deserving cases.


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16. All the electrical/sanitary fittings and fixtures including geysers, tube light chokesand the furniture items will be provided to them in working conditions and theywould return the same at the time of vacating the hostel. During their stay in IIFT

Hostel, they would be solely responsible for any damages caused to these items.17. The hostelers are expected to allow employees of Hostel Administration easy access

to their rooms for cleaning, repairs, maintenance and security checks, etc.

18. The hostelers are required to use waste-paper baskets and co-operate in maintainingcleanliness in the hostel.

19. The hostelers are not allowed to assign any personal work to the IIFT employeesincluding those who are on duties in the hostel.

20. The hostelers are responsible for the safe keeping of their personal/belongings. Theyare advised to keep under lock (preferable a branded one) all valuable items such as

Laptop, Mobile Phones, etc. and lock the room even when they are out for a shortperiod. The Institute willnot be responsible for any such type of loss/theft.

21. The hostelers are advised to switch off the lights, fans and buzzers and close thebathroom and washbasin taps before leaving their rooms. Any room light/fansand/or taps found switched on causing wastage of power/water may lead to actionagainst the room users.

22. The hostelers should take care of their personal belongings and use their own locksin the rooms. However, keys of almirahs/tables are to be kept in possession by thehostelers carefully. In case of loss, the fact should be immediately reported to theHostel Administration. For each duplicate key of furniture/fixture or room, a sum of

`100/- per key shall be charged in advance for replacement.23. The Warden and Hostel Administration reserve the right to inspect the hostel rooms

at any time.

24. Food will not be served in the rooms.

(a) The mess bills are to be paid by the hostelers to the mess contractor directlywithin the prescribed period.

(b) Brief details of mess charges, security deposit to be paid, etc. will be circulatedseparately after admission to the hostel.

(c) Any indiscipline in the mess and/or with mess contractor will be viewed

seriously.

(d) The mess committee consisting of Warden (Chairman), officer of the E&Msection and other representatives will look after the functioning of the mess.

25. Students/residents of the hostel will conform to the terms and conditions for cateringservices, including prompt payment of the mess bills and allied hostel dues, asformulated and amended from time to time by the Institute.

26. Payment of room rent for staying in the hostel will be as per the prevailing rates.Hostel rent once paid is not refundable. In addition to the rent, hostelers have to payrefundable security deposit of`5,000/- (Five Thousand only) per head at the time of

admission. This security deposit will be refunded after Convocation only after


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submission of No Due Certificate from Mess Contractor, Estates & MaintenanceSection, Computer Section and Warden.

27. For admission to the hostel, MBA participants must pay the rent in advance. The

penalty for late payment of rent will be `50/- per week up to a maximum period ofone month to entitle him/her to stay in the hostel. Thereafter, the participant can beasked to vacate the hostel room.

28. Hostel tariffs are applicable till end of the last semester as given in the ProgrammeCalendar. However, hostelers can be permitted to extend their stay in the hostelsubject to the above rates up to a fortnight from the last day of the last semester, ifrequired by the Chairperson incharge of the Programme concerned for academic andexamination purposes.

29. Before certificates are awarded at the time of Convocation, each hosteler will berequired to produce a No Dues Certificate to be given under the signature of

Warden, in consultation with Estates & Maintenance Section, in respect of hosteland mess charges, by Librarian in respect of IIFT Library books/journals, etc. and byComputer Centre for return of Computer.

30. Students seeking hostel admission will be required to give a written undertaking thathe/she accepts the terms and conditions stipulated in the Rules of Admission toIIFT Hostel and that any violation of these Rules will render him/her liable toimmediate dismissal from the Programme and/or forfeiture of the Security Deposit.

31. The Institute also reserves the right to ask a hosteler to vacate the premises withoutassigning any reason or prior notice.

32. The Institute reserves the right to introduce additional rules and regulations as andwhen required due to exigencies of the situation.

33. The students will also be required to abide by the circulars/orders issued by theWarden/Estates & Maintenance Section in the interest of the Institute from time totime.

34. The Warden, if satisfied, that a hosteler is not following the Rules in properperspective, may in consultation with the concerned ProgrammeDirector/Chairperson recommend to the Director, expulsion of the participant fromthe Programme.

35. Students Committees at the Hostel

(a)Hostel Committee (10 members 5 students each from first year and second year)will actively participate in or collaborate with the Warden in the routine functioningand organizing of all activities of the hostel to ensure smooth running of hostelactivities. The Committee will meet once in a month to discuss about hostel affairs.All the members of the hostel committee shall be subject to all the rules/ norms asresidents of the hostel and shall be responsible for any violation of hostel rules.

(b)Mess Committee (6 members - 3 students each from first year and second year) Mess Committee along with the Warden will supervise the working of the mess andprepare food menu (once in a month) to be adopted by the mess. The Committeewill suggest improvements in the quality of food served in the mess, devise ways


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and means for achieving maximum economies of scale so as to avoid abnormalexpenditure and ensure hygienic conditions in the mess.

(c) Sports & Cultural Committee (6 members - 3 students each from first year and

second year) The Committee along with the Warden will look into the indoorsports facilities available in the hostel and organize indoor sports events and smallcultural get-together from time to time in the hostel. The objective of this Committeeis to ensure a good quality cultural life at the hostel.

36. The Director may relax any of the above rules, if so warranted, at his discretion or onthe recommendation of the Warden and Chairperson/Dean.

Contact Persons

Name Designation Room No. Telephone No. Extn.

Dr. Biswajit Nag Warden, IIFT 606 606/126

Dr. M. Venkatesan Warden, Yusuf Sarai 311 311

Dr. J. Symss Asstt. Warden, IIFT 507 507/847

Mr. Desh Raj Administrative Officer 523 523

Mr. B. Prasanna Kumar Asstt. Warden, Yusuf Sarai 422 422


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ANNEXURE I

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF FOREIGN TRADESCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

PROFORMA FOR APPROVAL OF PROJECT PROPOSALProgramme: MBA-IB/ MBA-IB(Part-time)/EPGDIB (Please tick)

ROLL NO.___________

Name of the Student : ________________________________

Title of the Project :

Subject Area: : Marketing/Finance/Strategy/Economics/Trade/IT/any other (Please Specify)_________________

Name of the Project Supervisor : _________________________________

Co-Supervisor(may be appointed for MBA-IB (Part-time) andEMIB)

: _________________________________

Suggestions of Supervisor for Reformulating theProject (if any) :

Signature of Student Signature of Supervisor

Date:

At the time of submission of this form Project Synopsis must be enclosed.

Bio-data of the Co-Supervisor may be enclosed (if applicable)

For Office Use Only

Synopsis = Approved / Unapproved

Co-Supervisor = Approved / Unapproved

Signature of Programme DirectorDate:


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ANNEXURE II

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF FOREIGN TRADEStudent Feedback Form

A: Course (Programme):

Please evaluate the following factor/s on the scale of 1 to 5: where

Description 1 2 3 4 5The coverage of the course contents

Sequencing of the course

Quality and timely distribution of Reading Material

One/Two Suggestions which should be kept into consideration for future planning of the course:

B: Faculty:Please evaluate the following factor/s on the scale of 1 to 5: where

Description 1 2 3 4 5Quality of Presentation

Teaching pedagogy

Opportunities provided for the Interaction

Timely distribution of assessment components(assignments, quizzes and tests/exam.)

One/Two Suggestions if any:

1= Poor 2=Fair 4= Ver Good 5= Excellent

1= Poor 2=Fair 3= Good 4= Ver Good 5= Excellent

3=Good


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DELHI CENTRE: B-21, QUTAB INSTITUTIONAL AREA,NEW DELHI-110016.

Tel: 26857908 (Direct), 26965124, 26966563, 26965051Fax: 0091-11-26853956, 26867841, 26867851

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SALT LAKE CITY, KOLKATA - 700091.Tel: 91-33-23572853, 23572854, 23572859

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