NTPC SCHOOL OF BUSINESS PLACEMENT BROCHURE PGDM ENERGY MANAGEMENT ACADEMIC SUPPORT BY IIM AHMEDABAD Page 2 INDEX CONTENTS PAGE ABOUT US......................................................................................... 4 MESSAGES FROM THE FOUNDERS.......................................... 5 MENTORSHIP BY IIM AHMEDABAD.......................................... 8 NSB GOVERNING COUNCIL ......................................................... 9 FACULTY MEMBERS......................................................................10 PGDM ENERGY MANAGEMENT BATCH OF 2020................. 13 STUDENT PROFILES IN BRIEF..................................................... 19 BATCH PROFILE............................................................................... 20 OUR RECRUITERS............................................................................21 PGDM ENERGY MANAGEMENT BATCH OF 2021................. 22 PREVIOUS EMPLOYERS OF STUDENTS.................................. 26 LIST OF COURSES........................................................................... 27 KNOWLEDGE SHARING SESSIONS........................................... 28 LEADERSHIP TALKS...................................................................... 29 LIFE AT NSB.......................................................................................30 STUDENT COUNCIL....................................................................... 31 PLACEMENT REGIME..................................................................... 33 STUDENT PLACEMENT TEAM..................................................... 34 NTPC School of Business Page 3 NTPC SCHOOL OF BUSINESS envisions.. "To create and disseminate knowledge of global reach that serves the dynamic energy sector with enhanced competence to develop and advance cost- effective and environmentally safe energy sources Through... Investment in human capital and create a dynamic state of the art learning and working environment to develop leaders who seek clarity and are inspired to look beyond uncertainties of today for a robust tomorrow" Page 4 ABOUT US Recognizing the fact that human capital is the key value differentiator for the success of any economic and business activity, NTPC limited, India’s largest energy conglomerate formed “NTPC Education and Research Society” – NEARS, in the year 2014 with the aim to nurture human capital for the entire energy sector.Under the aegis of NEARS, NTPC School of Business (NSB) was set up. NSB, an extended arm of NTPC limited, started two courses approved by AICTE, namely Post Graduate Diploma in Energy Management (PGDM-EM) and Post Graduate Diploma in Management – Executive (PGDM-E) program. The focus of this program is to provide more technical insights on management skills and help nurture a leadership quality to keep the students well equipped with an eye on the future of energy sector. NSB provides necessary ecosystem for candidates to leverage the unique positioning of the school to develop themselves as potential world class business leaders. Productivity and innovation are the focus words of the future energy industry and NTPC School of Business with its strong industry academia relationship has begun its journey towards becoming a premier B-School providing the first of its kind program on Energy Management in the country. NTPC School of Business Page 5 MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT "In the global economic arena, India has been recognized as the bright spot and is poised for accelerated growth in the times to come with a great demographic advantage. Energy in all its forms is a vital input for the economic development of the country. The Indian energy sector has been witnessing a rapid pace of changes in terms of regulatory reforms, innovative initiatives, and technological developments. With the emergence of digital technology, the landscape of the energy sector is poised to see a massive change. NTPC, the largest power generator in the country and a Maharatna company has been making an immense contribution by way of sustainable power generation in the country. It has also been sharing its experiences for the sectoral development. Recognizing the fact that human capital is the key value differentiator for the success of any economic and business activity, NTPC formed “NTPC Education and Research Society” – NEARS, in the year 2014 with the aim to nurture the human capital for the entire energy sector. Under the aegis of NEARS, NTPC School of Business (NSB) has been set up and it started Post Graduate Diploma in Management – Executive and Energy Management programs. The focus of this program is to impart managerial skills and essential competencies to the professionals in the energy sector and help create a leadership reserve to keep the energy sector ready for the future human capital needs. Due to its relevant and contemporary curriculum, the programs received tremendous response from the energy professionals and is undertaking two courses at present. I am sure that in future NSB will broaden the range of its activities to begin other academic works like research, consultancy, and management development programs so as to substantially contribute towards meeting the specific needs of the energy sector. I wish a continuous growth and a great success to NSB in all its endeavors." DILLIP KUMAR PATEL President, NEARS NTPC School of Business Page 6 DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL’S MESSAGE "In the long journey of 32 years in my career, I realize that education as a profession could be one of the most effective ways to give back to society. This profession offers me the direct and effectual mode to instill the young minds with the attitude of serving society and nation. In NTPC School of Business (NSB), we emphasize students to act best in their profession to make their country proud and serve the society overall. The NSB is a pioneer institution in the area of energy management, under the aegis of “NTPC Education and Research Society” (NEARS). NSB has academic support of IIM Ahmedabad and hand hold of NTPC as a mentor. The curriculum of the institute is crafted by blending the expertise from IIM Ahmedabad, NTPC and industrial practitioners of energy and power sector. The syllabus of the institute is almost identical to curricula of IIM, Ahmedabad. The institute believes in annual up-gradation of curricula as per the dynamic demand of the industry. NSB is looking forward to matching the course curriculum with the globally standards of competency required by energy professionals to develop potential leader of the future." DR. GIREESH CHANDRA TRIPATHI DDG (A), NTPC School of Business NTPC School of Business Page 7 MESSAGE BY ADMINISTRATION "This batch has been selected through a rigorous process and cut-offs as recommended by IIM Ahmedabad. With the quality of teaching at par with IIM Ahmedabad and professional upbringing with NTPC culture, the students have acquired capabilities to fly high and deliver competitiveness in their work area. Though the school is young in the arena of Business Management, the flag bearer of the school are experienced professionals from PROF. PRADIP CHANDA IIMs, IITs and other institutions who have Dean, NTPC School of Business adorned these students with knowledge and skills suitable for the future Energy business." "Preparing students for the complex world that they will face when they leave the portals of this vaunted institute leveraging our close linkages with industry, the Government and of course the academia. We wish to create a strong research and policy center to beacon hopes in Energy Sector. To create manpower for this center, NSB shall be ideal institute to take lead and this will become the center of excellence for policy research and policy documentation. the PROF. SUNIL MAHESHWARI two leading organizations from the respective Chairperson, IIM Ahmedabad Executive Committee areas have signed an agreement to work together." "The passion of students to strive for excellence is highly contagious here. Our students are encouraged with the culture of innovation to improve process efficiency and have proved to be one of the most valuable assets for their firms. Apart from extensive energy management courses, there are core management subjects such as HR, Marketing, Decision Making and Strategy, Corporate Finance, Understanding People and Managerial Computation, which have greatly helped our students produce results worth mentioning. Our students have an extremely good sense of team spirit which combined with brainstorming ideas and arguments help one PROF. ANURAG CHAUHAN simplify challenging situations." Chairperson,Training & Placement NTPC School of Business Page 8 MENTORSHIP BY IIM AHMEDABAD India’s power sector leader NTPC and top business school IIM Ahmedabad announced a joint initiative to create a world-class research institute at NTPC School of Business for policy prescription and develop energy sector management graduates. Under the scheme of arrangement, NSB guided and shepherded by IIM Ahmedabad specialists will seek application from aspirants for MBA degree for a two-year degree course with specialization in the energy sector. IIM Ahmedabad, apart from bringing professionals from the parent organization, will gradually create NSB’s own faculty by the end of the fifth year. MoU being signed between NTPC limited and IIM Ahmedabad on 15 November 2017 Signing Authority: Saptarshi Roy,Director(HR) NTPC and Errol D'souza,Director IIM Ahmedabad (L-R) Page 9 NSB GOVERNING COUNCIL SHRI GURDEEP SINGH SHRI DILLIP KUMAR PATEL DR.GAURI