Shri Dharmasthala Mnjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD), Mysore, known for quality education with standards in academics and high academic and gender diversity, has entered academic partnership with TCSiON and has signed a significant and first of its kind MoU which focuses on Academic Enhancement. The SDMIMD and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) partnership envisages corporate professional inputs for eight select courses followed by an internship in an area of relevance to management. The partnership is in line with the core vision of the New Education Policy 2020 for preparing the students for the real work scenario.
The SDMIMD and TCSIoN educational partnership will offer Supplementary Study for the students of SDMIMD's flagship Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) on TCSiON Platform. SDMIMD students will also undergo the National Qualifier Test (NQT) of TCS as part of the supplementary study. On completion, Students will get a joint certificate issued by SDMIMD and TCSiON certifying the supplementary study experience.
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The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was exchanged by Dr. N.R. Parasuraman, Director, SDMIMD and Sri. Ravindra Kembhavi, Head Sales and Chief Education Evangelist, TCS iON, in the presence of Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade, Chairman SDMIMD on December 17, 2021 in the SDMIMD Auditorium. This agreement is path-breaking in its potential as it adds great value for the PGDM programme as SDMIMD is able to leverage this association with a leading company of India. The agreement is valid for 5 years.
Dr. N R Parasuraman, Director of SDMIMD called this arrangement a path-breaking collaboration for more corporatisation of orientation. He expressed that hope that in the coming years more aspects will get covered under the agreement and said, “Corporatization and hands-on work experience have been labelled as key desired takeaways in a quality management program. An arrangement of this type boosts the students’ practical exposure and thinking process. It is a matter of joy for all of us at SDMIMD that TCS has recognized the inherent strengths of SDMIMD, and consented to this value-adding proposition.”
SDMIMD is one of the most sought after leading management institutes in South India. The flagship Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program of SDMIMD has MBA Equivalence from Association of Indian Universities and AICTE. SDMIMD has earned dual international accreditation from ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs), USA and EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development) - EFMD's Program Accreditation System (EPAS); the EFMD-EPAS for 2-Year PGDM Program. SDMIMD is also Business Educational Alliance Member for the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Key Highlights of SDMIMD and TCSiON Academic Partnership
Key Highlights and details of benefits which SDMIMD Mysore students will derive from this partnership are as below
The Courses, Inputs & Internships are by TCS Ion
The nature of interventions by TCSiON will be in the form of expert sessions, exercises conducted by senior level practitioners from the industry. The expert sessions will supplement the customary pedagogy that the faculty of SDMIMD follow in the courses.
These internships are online internships for a duration of 125 hours in the fast-expanding areas and new technologies. The internships by TCSIoN are provided in addition to the existing two-month Summer Internship program. The process will ensure that students get practical hands-on exposure to decision-making.
No Extra Fee for Courses
The supplementary study courses are integrated part of the SDMIMD PGDM program and no separate fee will be charged from the students.
SDMIMD-TCSiON Joint Certificate for all PGDM Students
This certificate will be awarded to all students of the batch as the entire SDMIMD PGDM batch will undergo the TCSiON modules of supplementary study. On completion of the TCS iON orientation, students will get a joint certificate having details of the courses undergone as part of the supplementary study.
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TCS National Qualifier Test (NQT): Plays Important Role in Placement Process
TCS NQT is a game changing initiative that significantly benefits the students. This test plays an important role in placement process. It serves as the basis of entry as MBA recruitment at TCS is being done through a national level common test since 2018-19. As per the SDMIMD and TCS MoU, all students of SDMIMD will undergo the aforementioned TCS-iON training modules, get an attempt for this test. Key highlights and benefits for students of taking TCS NQT are
- TCS NQT is recognized by several leading companies for recruitment purpose for example TCS, Tata Elxsi, Titan, Future Generali, WhiteHatJr, Mphasis, Vedantu among many others
- TCS NQT assesses in the areas of cognitive ability, psychometric profile, industry awareness, and expertise in subject areas relevant to the industry
- These tests are conducted every quarter so that students can showcase their skills for job readiness and are provided with multiple test attempts to improve their score
- Any pre-final or final year graduation student or a fresher with up to 2 years of experience is eligible to take this test
- The tests are conducted Online Remote Proctored (at home or institution) and physically In-Centre at TCS iON Authorised Exam Centres.
- The TCS NQT score cards are valid for 2 years.
- TCS NQT certified candidates can directly apply for jobs of their choice through our TCS iON Job Listing Platform.
SDMIMD-TCSiON Partenership: In Line with NEP 2020
This MoU with TCS-ION is in alignment with the core vision of the NEP2020 wherein, exposure to the work environment is given by practicing experts applying the domain knowledge.
SDMIMD Mysore campus is not far from the city but at the same time is away from the hub-hub of the crowded city life. SDMIMD provides residential learning to 400 students for Post-Graduate Management programs, every year. Following the legacy of Dharmasthala, known for its philanthropic activities for centuries, SDMIMD offers facility for its students to be part of socially relevant projects. SDMIMD follows the path of ‘Honouring the Commitment’ which is the core of its vision and mission.
SDMIMD was established in 1994 and till date 26 batches of PGDM graduates have passed out from its portals, currently holding important positions in the Indian and foreign corporate and service organizations. Institute has a creditable placement record.
Apart from the flagship 2 years PGDM, SDMIMD also offers 1 year Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Management for working professionals. The PGCM at SDMIMD is at par with the PGDM programme. SDMIMD application process for PGDM admission 2022 is open SDMIMD Mysore Admissions 2022 - Apply Now
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