PLACEMENT BROCHURE Vinod Gupta School of Management 2 0 1 8 - 2 0 1 9 Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur VINOD GUPTA SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT S O M Kharagpur, West Bengal 721302 INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KHARAGPUR IIT KHARAGPUR Contents Dean's Corporate and Media 02 Message 58 Interaction Cell About 03 the school 60 Saamanjasya, Springfest 61 Purvodaya The 04 MBA Program 62 Alumni Speak Options for Electives 09 at VGSoM 63 Aahvaan 2018 Batch Profile 10 (2017-19) 64 Faculty Profiles Adjunct Faculties 68 at VGSoM Batch Profile Distinguished Faculty 33 (2018-20) 69 of IIT Kharagpur Clubs and Placement Statistics 56 Committees 70 72 Our Recruiters Dean’s Overview About the Started in 1993, VGSoM is a pioneer B-school with the legacy of decades which has established itself as a benchmark for other institutes. SCHOOL Vivacity of Started along the lines of Sloan School of Management, MIT, Vinod Gupta VGSoM Dear Recruiter, objective is to develop leaders that School of Management is the first B-school to be established within the t gives me immense pleasure and can not only foster the growth of the IIT ecosystem. Mr. Vinod Gupta, a distinguished alumnus of IIT Vinod Gupta School of Management synergizes the pride in introducing you to our global economy, but also ensure its Kharagpur, along with erstwhile Government of India founded the latest managerial erudition with the dynamic Ibright, vibrant and young MBA sustainability. We seek to create eponymous institute in 1993. requirements of the rapidly growing industry by graduates. IIT Kharagpur, one of the ingenious and ardent individuals, to leveraging the technical competencies of IIT oldest and prominent institutes thrive in this dynamic business Kharagpur. Born out of realization by some of the across the world, is known for its rich environment. Nonetheless we also country's finest technocrats that the country pool of knowledge and expertise in award due attention in aligning every needed managers with strong technical the fields of engineering, candidates' individual aspiration to Mission background, now in the latter half of 3rd decade of management, pure sciences, and the industry requirements in the best “To develop outstanding management professionals and its existence VGSoM has contributed a huge social sciences. possible way. future CEOs, who will lead organisations especially in number of managers, leaders and entrepreneurs to It is our endeavour to the path of Vinod Gupta School of Management technology-driven and knowledge-based industries, in the the world. The School offers a full-time MBA, as excellence to keep ourselves abreast being part of this system provides service of the nature and the community” well as a special EMBA programme for working with growing challenges in business ample opportunities to its students executives. Additionally, VGSoM runs one of the and society. We are ever receptive to to leverage the strength of IIT largest doctoral programmes in management in the ideas and we build on them and ecosystem. Started in 1993, VGSoM country, and conducts MDPs which are short implement them in a manner of is a pioneer B-school with the legacy duration management development programmes excellence. We at VGSoM, IIT of decades which has established that cater to managers from different Kharagpur believe in building future itself as a benchmark for other functionalities in the industry. institutes. VGSoM has been ranked leaders committed to making a social 7th, among the top business schools impact. The students with their in India, second time in a row in the scholastic brilliance combined with NIRF rankings given by the Ministry professional exposure and grounded of Human Resource Development. values would propel organisations and economies into a better future. Over the years, it has grown to be an exemplary business school offering I cordially invite you for the final and innovative pedagogy of management summer placements for the year education with the strong technical 2018-19 and extend our background. The MBA course is commitment to engage in a long term unique to the Indian management and mutually enriching relationship education system which seeks to with your revered organization. create industry suitable candidates with academic excellence. The Prof. Prabina Rajib Dean, Chairman-Placements and Corporate Contact VGSoM, IIT Kharagpur 02 VINOD GUPTA SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT . IIT KHARAGPUR P L A C E M E N T B R O C H U R E 2 0 1 8 - 1 9 03 Vinod Gupta School of Management offers a comprehensive Management, Production and Operations, Marketing, two-year Master in Business Administration. The MBA Finance, Information System Management, THE curriculum has been specially designed for graduate Organisational Behavior, Economics, Strategic engineers and Master's degree holders in science, Management, Legal Aspects of Business, Business economics and commerce, combining the traditional Ethics, Quantitative Methods and Business strength of IIT in technical education with modern Communication. Along with the core courses of the management philosophy. The school follows a blend of programme, other large number of electives from across lectures from leading faculty members, case studies and several IIT departments are available for a student to group projects. Regular guest lectures from industry experts pursue his/her individual interests in greater depth. In as well as live projects provide students with insight into the order to inculcate team orientation, all peripheral current global trends and future business opportunities. A administrative functions in the school are managed by two-month summer internship in industry exposes students the students in team mode, which further prepares them to practical management problems. Some of the core to be the leaders of tomorrow. MBA subjects offered by the programme are Human Resource PROGRAMME 04 VINOD GUPTA SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT . IIT KHARAGPUR P L A C E M E N T B R O C H U R E 2 0 1 8 - 1 9 05 • Central Library which is also available online and MBA Admission contains a huge database of books and research papers • 24X7 computer laboratory with most up-to-date Facilities hardware and software technology Process • Real time financial data through Bloomberg Terminals and Prowess CMIE We at VGSoM ensure that every batch has enough diversity of gender, disciplines, at Campus • Wi-Fi enabled campus experience, region and language to contribute diverse perspectives to any discussion which is considered essential in the management learning. • Residential accommodation facility with high speed VGSoM provides cutting-edge infrastructure wireless internet as well as LAN Admission to VGSoM is based on the Common Admission Test (CAT), the toughest and technology to its students and faculty, • management exam in the world in terms of success ratio, which is also considered by the which includes: Students Gymkhana- a center for sports, cultural and IIMs, IITs and other top B – schools in India. However, a candidate must have a first-class social learning Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology or a first-class Master's degree in Science (with Mathematics or Statistics at bachelor's level), Economics or Commerce to be considered for their admission in VGSoM. Eligible candidates, based on their CAT percentile, academic consistency and quality of work experience (if any), are called for writing ability test and personal interview at multiple locations across India. The aim of writing ability test and personal interview is to identify and select the students who have the necessary aptitude and the right attitude for a career in the management. 06 VINOD GUPTA SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT . IIT KHARAGPUR P L A C E M E N T B R O C H U R E 2 0 1 8 - 1 9 07 MBA Options for Electives Curriculum at VGSoM Financial Organization Design, Cost & Management Economics for Human Behavior Accounting & Reporting Change & Transformation Accounting Management & Management Electives of 3rd Semester Statistical Methods Mathematical Models for Management Marketing I Oral Business INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ANALYTICS SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT for management management Decisions Information Communication ECONOMETRIC AND BUSINESS FORECASTING SERVICES MANAGEMENT st Systems 1Semester SECURITY ANALYSIS AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT ENTERPRISE RESOURCE AND PLANNING DERIVATIVES AND RISK MANGEMENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT Corporate Business Research Business, Government & International Strategic BUSINESS ACCOUNTING AND INVESTMENT ANALYTICS MARKETING RESEARCH Finance Methods Economic Environment Management COMMERCIAL BANKING BUSINESS TO BUSINESS MARKETING SECURITY ANALYSIS AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT DIGITAL MARKETING Human Resource Production & Operation IT & Business Marketing II Written Business nd Management Management Applications Communication MARKETING STRATEGY Laboratory 2Semester Summer Internship Project at Leading Corporations for a duration of 2 months (Month of May-July) Electives of 4th Semester COMMODITY DERIVATIVES AND PRICE RISK MODELLING PRODUCT ANALYTICS MERGERS, ACQUISITION & CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYTICS Business law for Managers Technology Management Applied Management Research Project INFRASTRUCTURE & PROJECT FINANCE PURCHASING AND OUTSOURCING Plus a choice of seven electives BANKING AND FINANCIAL MARKETS ANALYTICS MANUFACTURING STRATEGY INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS SIX SIGMA rd 3Semester DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY AND FUTURE OF PUBLIC POLICY MANAGEMENT OF NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY