C O N T E N T S From the Directors Desk ...................................................................................................... 1 Introducing BIM..................................................................................................................... 2 Accolades ............................................................................................................................... 3 Infrastructure ......................................................................................................................... 3 Curriculum ............................................................................................................................. 6 Personal Growth Lab .............................................................................................................8 Placements ............................................................................................................................. 9 Faculty ................................................................................................................................. 11 Industry Interaction ............................................................................................................. 14 Other Information ...............................................................................................................15 Fee Structure ....................................................................................................................... 17 Board of Governors ............................................................................................................. 18 MBA Admission 2007 Details primarily of personal interview and group discussion. Group discussion and personal interview will be Selection Process conducted at Chennai, Bangalore and Tiruchirapalli. Other centres may be added based on sufficient Candidates seeking admission into BIM will have to demand. Academic performance of the candidate appear for Common Admission Test (CAT) to be in the qualifying degree programme and relevant conducted by IIMs on November 19, 2006. While work experience are the other components verified registering for CAT, BIM-applicant should include during the second stage of the selection process. Bharathidasan Institute of Management, The final selection for the MBA Programme will be Tiruchirappalli as one of the colleges to which the based on the performance of the candidate in all of applicants score should be sent. It is the the above five components. responsibility of the applicant to provide the correct details to CAT authorities so as to enable them to Eligibility send the applicants score to BIMs admission office. BIM will not be responsible for non-receipt of test Applicants should hold a three-years Bachelors scores from CAT authorities due to incorrect details Degree or a Post-Graduate Degree in any field provided by the applicant. The Common Admission including Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering or Test Registration Number and CAT Centre code Social Sciences. Candidates who possess should be incorporated in the BIM application ACA/ACWS qualification are also eligible to apply. form / online registration page in the space provided They should have secured a minimum of 50% marks therein. either in their Graduate Degree or Masters Degree examination or in their professional qualification. The selection process consists of following stages: Candidates appearing for the final Bachelors or equivalent degree examination are also eligible to 1. Shortlisting of candidates based on CAT apply, provided they complete all the requirements scores for the qualifying examination by 30th June 2007. 2. Personal interview, Group discussion etc. Their admission will, however, be provisional till they for shortlisted candidates. produce proof of having passed the examination with a minimum of 50% marks. Evidence of such Candidates will be short-listed for the second stage a pass should be produced before 31st July, 2007 mentioned above based on the CAT score obtained positively. by the applicant. The second stage will consist Disclaimer BIM reserves the right to modify the selection process at any time. BIM will not be responsible for any statutory or regulatory developments that may happen after 1st September 2006 which will have a bearing on or which will affect the selection process. From the Director’s Desk Welcome to BIM Family We are delighted to know that you are keen to do an MBA Programme in our B-School. BIM has today emerged as one of the reputed business schools in the country, very well known for the rigorous academic programme and management training in our country. Indian Industry now is in the threshold of emerging into a major economic force in the globe. This provides ample opportunities as well as challenges unheard of so far for corporates. Future managers should have the ability, willingness and right value orientation to convert these challenges into profitable opportunities to make our country a developed nation. At BIM we firmly believe that a good B-School should not focus merely on developing managers or even successful leaders but responsible Indian citizens who will serve as role models for others. Our students are trained not only to face the present day challenges but also the skill set required to define the future of management. Students at BIM enjoy enormous freedom and therefore demonstrate a high level of creativity, innovation and a spirit of teamwork. The academic ambience in the institute is so conducive for every one that they bring out their best. This has helped our students mould their personality; improve their performance and this has led BIM Alumni reach very senior levels in top-notch companies all over the world. We welcome you to be a part of this growing, glorious BIM family. Our best wishes for your resounding success in Common Admission Test (CAT), group discussion and personal interview and we eagerly look forward to see you at our campus during the beginning of the next Academic Year 2007. M. Sankaran Director 1 lays greater emphasis on righteous behaviour of students Introducing BIM to groom them as responsible citizens, reflecting the Genesis core values of rich Indian traditions. Goals of BIM In 1984, Bharat Ratna Shri. C.Subramaniam along with Prof. P.S.Mani Sundaram, the first Vice-Chancellor of Unlike many other business schools that run many Bharathidasan University chaired a Meeting of leading programmes along with MBA, BIM focuses all its academicians and Industrialists and an idea was born... resources and energy only on the MBA programme. All other activities that are carried out by BIM like An idea that was a vision.... management development programmes, consultancy assignments, case development, research etc. are aimed A vision of a Management Institute which would be at improving the quality of input given to the MBA grounded in strong theoretical inputs and would have students. the proactive partnership of a large Industrial Organisation providing its students with a real world BIMs MBA programme is designed to produce skilled learning experience. managers, effective leaders and responsible citizens capable of succeeding in all types of business This vision culminated in the organisations, large, small, private, public and non-profit. establishment of BIM in active This is achieved through highly selective admission of partnership with BHEL, Trichy qualified and motivated students, and then by providing and the Bharathidasan these students with the analytical skills, creativity, University. sensitivity and breadth of awareness necessary to be successful in diverse management situations. BIM offers one of the most coveted MBA programmes in At BIM everyone constantly strives for excellence, i.e., India. Entry to this course is Perfection in Action, and this makes all the difference. regulated through a rigorous Dr C Thangamuthu, selection process. BIM has an Vice-Chancellor Strengths of BIM annual intake of 120 students. Bharathidasan University ◆ DIRECT LINKAGE WITH INDUSTRY for acquiring MBA graduates from BIM are practical skills of management. widely placed in the Industry. The Programme has attracted ◆ DIVERSE STUDENT BODY developed through a people with diverse highly competitive admission process. backgrounds, career interests ◆ HIGHLY QUALIFIED FULL-TIME FACULTY with and aspirations but who have national reputation for teaching and research. one thing in common - an ◆ SUCCESSFUL MANAGERS AND BUSINESS LEADERS interest in learning and a desire as part-time / visiting faculty. to equip themselves for challenging managerial ◆ ACCESS TO EXTENSIVE FACILITIES like well-stocked positions. Shri Ashok K Puri, library, 24 hours computer centre with 2 MBPS Chairman & Managing Director, Internet facility. BHEL, New Delhi. ◆ FLEXIBLE CURRICULUM well-recognized for its breadth and depth. Philosophy and Culture ◆ CAREER PLANNING AND PLACEMENT leading to BIM is committed to excellence and this philosophy challenging management positions. pervades every aspect of the Institute. The Institute ◆ DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI recognized for their maintains consistently high academic standards. The performance in the Industry. students are given an indepth exposure to all ◆ LEADING INDIAN AND FOREIGN COMPANIES who management disciplines, and close liaison with business participate in our campus recruitment regularly and industry is incorporated into the curriculum. every year. ◆ BIM provides the right ambience for the students to DEVELOPING A