S.P.Jain's Post Graduate Diploma in Systems Management & Masters in Information Technology

Post Graduate Diploma in Systems Management & Masters in Information Technology
About the Programme
Post Graduate Diploma in Systems Management (PGDSM) & Masters in Information Technology (MIT) is a unique program offered by SPJIMR in collaboration with Virginia Tech (VT), USA. This unique collaboration resulted in the pioneering concept of PGDSM MIT, a two year globally focused dual degree program in systems management, which has now established its firm footing in the industry.

The program leads to

Post Graduate Diploma in Systems Management (PGDSM) regarded highly by Top Indian IT companies

Masters in Information Technology (MIT) from Virginia Tech, US ranked 9th in US. This gives participants edge to get placements in US and Europe not withstanding visa restrictions enforced from time-to-time.

The program aims to prepare business leaders for IT and consulting organizations who can understand business requirements from both the general management and functional perspective. The pedagogy drives participants to enrich themselves with knowledge of industry domains, emerging trends & challenges and provides a focus towards optimum business solutions delivery.

Pedagogic Process

The curriculum has been enriched with inputs in General Management, Functional Management, and Business Solutions by continuously incorporating views from the industry. The management inputs from SPJIMR blended with the technical inputs from the Pamplin College of Business & Virginia Tech., helps PGDSM MIT become one of the finest systems management programs in the country.

Faculty from the Pamplin College of Business (Virginia Tech's B-school) and Virginia Tech College of Engineering, visit SPJIMR's campus and impart the best and latest IT management and technology education. They bring along with them their vast experiences in their chosen field which enriches the curriculum and makes PGDSM MIT a globally focused program.

The overwhelming response from the blue-chip companies and conglomerates, both national and international, have been, encouraging and rewarding, by way of wide scale acceptance of the PGDSM MIT batches as evident from their outstanding placements.

The SPJIMR Advantage

SPJIMR is not affiliated to any university and is completely autonomous. This status has given the institute the ability to utilize academic freedom to develop trend-setting educational programs and pedagogic processes with long-term benefits for all stakeholders. SPJIMR also has entrepreneurial agility that has made it the only self-financed institute to be among the top ten in the country.

The guiding philosophy of SPJIMR is influencing practice, here and now and promoting value based growth. The Institute has an enviable track record of recognizing the needs of the society and quickly and aptly responding by offering high quality relevant programs. And, to cap it all, SPJIMR has the locational advantage of being in Mumbai, the commercial capital of the country.

Admission Process for PGP(SM)-MIT (formerly PGDSM-MIT) 2008-2010:

Applications are to be filled online only. The Application processing fee is Rs.1000 and can be paid by Demand Draft / Cheque payable at par at Mumbai favouring 'S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research'. The same should be sent to the Admissions Coordinator.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates need to fulfill four years of graduate education (a total of 16 years of formal education) in any one of the following forms:-

Engineering degree or

Three year Bachelors degree with Maths as a subject/major plus a one year diploma/certificate
Selection Process:

Test score: CAT 2007 or XAT 2008 or GMAT (taken in 2007/2008). Selection will be based on:

Test Scores (CAT/XAT/GMAT)

Continuous Good Academic Record

Work Experience

Outstanding Achievements

Extra Curricular Activities

Candidates who clear the first round will appear for a second round on the same day.

Please note: All admissions to SPJIMR are strictly on merit basis. There is no management quota. The entire admission process is on qualification basis and no intervention is possible. DO NOT PAY ANY MONEY to people promising you admission at SPJIMR. Please bring such claimants to our notice for strict action.

Important Dates

PGP(SM)-MIT (Residential Program of 2 year duration). Batch starting July 2008
Last date for Applications
April 30th, 2008
Tentative date for Shortlist 1st Week of May, 2008
Tentative date for Interviews 3rd Week of May, 2008
Tentative date for Start of Program 1st Week of July, 2008

Apply Online

The applicants must use the online method to apply. visit-www.spjimr.org
Fee Structure

Virginia Tech Component (USD) - $9500. This is payable in two equal instalments of $4750 each.

SPJIMR Component (INR) - Rs. 3,00,000. This is payable in two equal instalments of Rs. 1,50,000 each.
Financing

SPJIMR has made arrangements for educational loan facilities for PGP(SM)-MIT participants with State Bank of India. They have indicated that if the loan is availed from their Andheri Branch in Mumbai, the tentative interest rate will be 10% p.a. up to the loan amount of Rs. 4 lacs and 10.25% thereafter. The participants can send the form along with the required papers to SBI's Andheri Branch. The papers will be processed by them and if loan is approved, the student will have to come personally to the branch to sign papers to get the disbursement.

There is however, no restriction on availing loans from any other bank depending on the convenience of the student.

Contact

The Admissions Coordinator - PGP(SM)-MIT
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's
S. P. Jain Institute of Management & Research
Munshi Nagar, Dadabhai Road
Andheri (W)
Mumbai - 400058

Tel: (Direct): +91-22-6452-4173
(Board): +91-22-2623-7454 (Ext: 443,447)
Fax: +91-22-2623-7042

E-mail: admissions2008@spjimr.org