MBA & PG Diploma MIT School of Distance Education (Recognised by Distance Education Council, Government of India) DOUBLE DEGREE PROGRAMME CATALOG Palma No. 61, Barrio San Antonio Chalco, Edo. De México. CP. 56600 www.universidadazteca.edu.mx www.universidadazteca.net Universidad Azteca is a Private University with Recognition of the Official Validity of Studies awarded by the federal Secretary of Education ( Institución Particular, con Reconocimiento de Validez Oficial de Estudios (RVOE) ante la Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos ), accredited by the Federal Ministry of Education of the Republic and recognised by the Federal Government (SECRETARIA DE EDUCACION PUBLICA, SEP) to award University degrees. According the Mexican Higher Education laws Universidad Azteca is authorized to award degrees with RVOE and own academic and professional higher degrees of the university (grados propios). The given study areas of Management falls within “Business Administration”, for which the university is accredited with RVOE by SEP: Business Administration : ADMINISTRACIÓN DE EMPRESAS – CIENCIAS SOCIALES Y ADMINISTRATIVAS (ACUERDO N° 982009, 1998-02-10) The professional/executive degree MBA is an own degree awarded by the accredited University in accordance with Article 59 of the General Law of Education of the Republic of Mexico. Universidad Azteca (formerly: de Chalco) on the international level is listed with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), International Association of Universities under the list of universities of Mexico and the International Handbook of official directory Universities of accredited universities published by the United Nations. http://www.unesco.org/iau/onlinedatabases/list_data/m-nw.html#Mexico under the entry: “Universidad Azteca de Chalco”. The overleaf statement by the federal Mexican government Secretary of Public Education, General Directorate of University Education, Directorate of Private (Particular) Institutions of Higher Education, signed by the Director of the Directorate, confirms that Universidad Azteca is awarded Recognition of the Official Validity of Studies (RVOE) by the Secretary of Public Education. MAEER’s MIT Maharashtra Academy of Engineering & Educational Research (MAEER), Pune, Established in 1983, is a well-known educational trust with 47 institutions delivering KG to PG education Founded with a simple proposition of meeting the need of a center for scientific and educational research, MAEER’s Maharashtra Institutes of Technology (MIT) stands proud with campuses sprawling acres of hallowed grounds at various locations. Conducting Pune University approved and autonomous academic programmes in Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, Medicine and Polytechnic, this multi-campus and multidisciplinary weaves a mosaic of integrity, commitment and dedication binding it with strands of strong Indian values. With alumni that are an assortment of professional working in blue-chip companies; eminent permanent & visiting faculty that is decided to honing students; world-class infrastructure that meets international standards; academic partnership with major international companies that help develop a global outlook and stunning campus placements that vault careers, MIT continues to be a gateway to a successful future for students across the continents Vision “MITSDE embraces a vision to enhance the scientific and cultural vision of the society while developing and sustaining the institute’s identity as one of the best distance learning institutions of the highest international quality.” Mission “As India’s leading center of academic excellence, MITSDE is committed to imparting productivity, entrepreneurship & creativity among the student through an outstanding educational environment. The institute also aims to develop learners equipped with high personal and professional skills for the corporate world by supporting study across a wide range of academic disciplines and serving the major professions.” MITSDE - PG Diploma Programmes offered as Double Degree Programmes with the Universidad Azteca MBA Master of Business Administration degree in English Number of Number of MBA Specialisations MSc Specialisations Assignments Subjects per Subject MBA Specialisations PGD & MBA in Business Administration 19 38 PGD & MBA in Energy Management 7 14 PGD & MBA in Risk and Insurance 10 20 Management PGD & MBA in Project Management 9 18 PGD & MBA in Retail Management 9 18 PGD & MBA in Finance Management 10 20 PGD & MBA in Information Technology 9 18 PGD & MBA in Marketing Management 10 20 PGD & MBA in Human Resource 10 20 Management PGD & MBA in Operations Management 10 20 PGD & MBA in Wealth Management 10 20 PGD & MBA in Supply Chain Management 9 18 PGD & MBA in Materials Management 9 18 MSc Specialisations PGD & MSc in Fire Protection Engineering 9 18 PGD & MSc in Piping Design and 7 14 Engineering Duration of all PGD programmes is one year, Except PGD BA (2 years) Students earn the MITSDE PGD in the chosen specialisation, and complete the programme with the Universidad Azteca MBA Research Course and Master Thesis or Capstone Project. Duration of the MBA programme: if completed simultaneously (courses and thesis) one year (except for 2- years PGD BA & MBA), otherwise 1,5 – 2 years (depending on specialisation) Study mode: distance learning Awarding Institutions: PGD awarded by MITSDE, MBA awarded by Universidad Azteca Study language: English – all materials provided – all inclusive programme tuitions Business Administration and Management Programs at Universidad Azteca Purpose • Provide education, outreach, research and knowledge sharing on management • Advance global management ethics and decision-making, foster partnerships, and promote effective government / industry relationships. • Contribute to a cooperative environment and mutual understanding of economic, social, environmental, and ethical management issues between all stakeholders. Tuitions Tuitions for 2010/2011 study years are 3,600 EUR for MBA & two semesters PGDip; and 4,400 EUR for four semesters PGDip, payable to Universidad Azteca with enrolment. Contacts: Universidad Azteca - México and International: Dr. Ricardo Saavedra @ [email protected] Universidad Azteca – Europe and International: Dr. Gerhard Berchtold @ [email protected] MITSDE India and International: Nagaraja Bangalore Subbarao @ [email protected] TEACHING FORMAT Distance learning, blended learning modes, tutor and computer marked assignments. DEGREES OFFERED MBA Master of Business Administration Entry requirements - Bachelors degree with 180 ECTS credits (225 creditos méxicanos / individual admission evaluation for candidates with equivalent professional training and experience in management Degree requirements - 120 ECTS credits / 150 creditos méxicanos (60 U.S. credit hours) for the one year PGDip plus one year MBA thesis project. Workload may vary from 90 – 180 ECTS credits depending on programme specialization and duration. DEGREE PROGRAMS Master of Business Administration Introduction The MBA in Business Administration standard curriculum consists of 120 ECTS credits of postgraduate study and thesis, offered as modular fashion. MBA candidates complete required modules / courses. The Modular Masters program has as a general aim of provision of an academically rigorous education designed to develop skills, expertise, knowledge and vision to enable students, whatever their chosen route, to be critical, analytical and creative. The program aims to provide opportunity for self-development in relation to career enhancement and as life-long learners. The programme offers students the opportunity to develop their own capabilities, skills and competencies in management. The outcome objectives are: • Provide a forum of study that allows each student to build on his or her past academic and professional experience in a relevant and meaningful fashion. • Develop a critical approach to the use of contemporary sources as a means of exploring complex concepts, ideas and issues of relevance and value to the chosen area of study. • Develop the power of critical enquiry, logical thought, creative imagination and independent judgment. • Provide a forum of study that allows each student to build on his or her past academic and vocational experience in a relevant and meaningful fashion. • Expose the student to a range of prospective, which may be applicable to both the interests and work situations as appropriate. • Recognize the variety of sources of learning and an appropriate diversity of means for assessing achievement. Objectives of the Program This program intends to allow the individual student to develop the own potential through a study orientated on the academic and vocational aspects. Innovation put into practice through a real business project is the core element of the Masters thesis. Basics entry requirements There is a common entry policy to the program whichever route or mode of delivery is being followed. All applicants will be assessed for admission with regard to their ability to fulfill the objectives of their proposed route and to achieve the standards required for the award of Masters. Given the multi-disciplinary nature of the program, applications are welcomed from candidates from wide academic and various employment backgrounds. Entry / Qualification requirements - MITSDE requirements are on the below lines a) Piping / Fire Protection / Energy Management - Any