Professional Certificate Program (PCP)

“Strategic Agri Business Operations and Management”

for the Managers/Executives of Food & Agricultural Industry and Service Sector

(A Joint Academic Coordination of MANAGE-Hyderabad - IIPM-Bengaluru - SIM-Singapore {MAIS})

12 - 18 February, 2018

1. PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The programme is designed to allow the participants to learn on job service training mode. The

course content designed jointly by academic partners of MANAGE, IIPM and SIM {MAIS} based

on felt-needs of industry across value chain from production to marketing/sales and until

service domain. MAIS designed these high-impact learning experiences to focus on agri-

business management training and executive leadership development for 3 key groups: Senior

managers responsible for creating agri-business markets and driving growth at the global

enterprise level. High-potential middle-to-senior managers preparing to assume greater levels

of responsibility in their organizations. Experienced, talented women executives poised to step

in to top roles in the agri-business & service sector. This program involves an intensive training

and exposure visits divided between India and Singapore.

DYNAMIC, RIGOROUS CURRICULUM FOR CHANGING TIMES

This intensive 7 days program focuses on the environment in which agri-business operates, the

key functional areas of management, the development and implementation of corporate and

business unit strategy and the promotion of organizational learning. With cutting–edge

management tools, MAIS ensures the curriculum keeps pace with the ever-evolving challenges

and complexity of agri-business executive leadership.

A COLLABORATIVE, ENGAGING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Our cross-disciplinary faculty creates an interactive learning experience. The emphasis on

faculty interaction and collaboration with an international group of peers intensifies the

learning experience, promotes the informal exchange of ideas, expands your perspective and

fosters rewarding relationships that can last a lifetime.

A TRANSFORMATIONAL EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE

The teaching methodology developed for the managers, stimulates new thinking and

encourages to re-examine and reformulates both professional and personal goals and

strategies. During the program, you will:

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Deepening your understanding of key business disciplines and equip yourself to

contribute substantially to strategic decision-making;

Explore theory-driven knowledge and concrete strategies across all functional areas,

enabling you to put new ideas into action immediately;

Enhance your leadership effectiveness to maximize your personal leadership style and

value to your organization’s success

You will leave energized with fresh thinking, empowered with a broader perspective and

equipped to advance as a leader, decision-maker and change agent.

2. PROGRAMME GOAL

Equip Managers/Executives to be an effective strategists and remain competitive in the

changing global agri-food business which in turn would ensure holistic development of the

sector by meeting emerging market requirement.

3. ADMISSION CRITERIA

An admissions committee thoroughly reviews each application and considers the nature and

scope of the applicant’s responsibilities. For the benefit of class members, sponsoring

organizations and the integrity of the program, the committee seeks to admit individuals with

diverse skills and experiences and at least 5 years of professional experience. MAIS expects that

participants will attend all sessions, immerse themselves completely in the experience and free

themselves of all other obligations while the program is in session. It is expected that

participants can read through an ambitious curriculum of business materials and contribute

meaningfully to classroom and small group discussions.

SPONSORSHIP REQUIRED

To enroll in the Executive Development Program, you must have a sponsor from your

organization, someone familiar with your background and motivations for attending. This could

be the person to whom you report, your organization’s HR Manager/Executives or the person

responsible for management development in your organization.

LANGUAGE

The programme is taught in English and there is a considerable amount of reading material

(e.g., case studies and articles) given in advance and during the program.

ADMISSIONS PROCESS

Class size is limited to maximize classroom and study group participation, so early application is

encouraged. PCP applications are accepted on a rolling basis and are reviewed upon submission

until the program fills.

CERTIFICATE

The MAIS Management awards a certificate upon the successful completion of the PCP

program.

COST

The fee for PCP is payable in INR 1.35 lakhs or 2,080 US dollars, plus 18% GST. The fee covers

tuition, class materials, accommodation, international travel in economy class and most meals.

Payment is due upon receipt of invoice. Enrolments in MAIS programs are highly competitive,

and places will not be guaranteed until your payment is received.

The fee would be Rs. 1.50 lakhs plus 18% GST, for nominations received beyond

31st December 2017. It is expected that applicants have their own health

insurance valid in Singapore. The MAIS is not responsible for medical expenses

incurred by participants during the program days in India and Singapore.

GROUP DISCOUNT

Food and Agribusiness Sector (FAS) organizations sponsoring 3 or 4 participants to MAIS-PCP

programme will be entitled to a discount of 6% on the programme fee payable. Any

organization sponsoring 5 or more participants to the programme will be entitled to a discount

of 10% on the programme fee payable. The above discounts will be applicable only when the

number of participants actually attended the full 7-days programme.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Because attendance at a MAIS professional certificate program requires significant advance

preparation and demand often exceeds capacity, it is important that you contact us in a timely

manner if you must cancel or defer your attendance. To receive a full refund of tuition, notice

of cancellation must be received more than 30 days in advance of the program start date.

Participants who cancel less than 30 days in advance will not receive a refund but may

nominate an acceptable substitute or attend a future session of the same program within one

year.

4. PROGRAM STRUCTURE

FORMAT AND LOCATION

The 7 days Advanced Management Program is available in two formats - a consecutive 4 days in

India and 3 days in SIM-Singapore. In both formats, accommodations are provided and included

in the program fee.

Uniquely designed to take place in two distinct locations in the greater Singapore and

Hyderabad area, the program brings together executives from around the world and across

sectors and agri-business industries to learn in an immersive and productive environment. For

the second half of the program, participants stay in a 3-star hotel in Singapore. The program

sessions for part two take place on the SIM campus, immersing participants in the island

business capital of the world.

PROGRAM CURRICULUM

Weaving together more than 12 unique program sessions over the course of 7 days, the

Advanced Management Program combines lectures, workshops, videos, role play and

discussions with a variety of experiential learning opportunities that take you outside of the

conventional academic environment. Learn more about experiential learning in the program

from the faculty Directors.

In order to enhance participants competitive advantage and achieve bottom-line results of the

sector, programme content provide an overall learning opportunity in the area of human

capital and competitive advantage that is aligned to your company business strategy.

Programme contents include but not limited to the following topics:

Vision 2022 for Food and Agribusiness Sector (FAS)

Strategic Intervention for Agri-Food Business

Panel Discussion on Integrated Strategic Operations - Finance, HR, Marketing &

Analytics: CEO’s Perspective

Human Dimensions of Quality & Productivity as Strategic Approaches

Agribusiness Leaders as Change Makers

General Management Topics

Quality Management System for Agri-Food Sector

Interpersonal Communication for Effective Marketing

Emerging Innovations in Designing SCM for Food & Agribusiness Sector: SIM Perspective

Practitioner’s View on SCM: Singapore Food & Agri Sector Perspective

EXIM Policy and Its Implication on Global Agri & Food Sector

Strategic Action Plan: SIM Perspective

Practicum in Singapore

Others, as per felt-need of the participants group

PRE-PROGRAM, IN-SESSION AND POST-PROGRAM EXPERIENCE

At the PCP Management Program, your journey of intellectual, personal, and professional

growth begins long before you arrive in Hyderabad and doesn’t end with the last day of the

program. A team of faculty and staff members is single-mindedly dedicated to creating an

overarching learning experience for you that extends beyond the 7 days of the program.

From connecting with the Program Director and members of your executive cohort prior to the

program start date to help you identify the organizational challenge you’d like to bring to the

program to address, to working with the Program Director then again after you’ve returned to

your organization, we’re committed to giving you professional development with a lasting

impact.

PRE-PROGRAM

In preparation for your arrival, Program Directors will reach out to set the foundation for your

learning by helping you with:

Setting your personal and organizational goals

Identifying and preparing your learning goal

Completing your 360-degree feedback assessments

You’ll also hear from various faculty, get connected to members of your incoming cohort, and

begin to exchange ideas and objectives.

IN-SESSION

Throughout the program, more than 10 to 15 faculty members and practitioners led by Faculty

Director share their subject-matter areas of expertise to inspire and guide your journey to

authentic leadership, strategic thinking, and decisive execution.

POST-PROGRAM

After the program concludes, Program Directors consults with executives to maintain the

trajectory of their work and help them progress as leaders. Executives also have access to

various virtual learning opportunities and are encouraged to leverage their MAIS Business

School alumni benefits including the invitation to attend alumni events.

5. OUTCOME

An intensive 7-days tri-party PCP programme will meet the professional development goals of

the individual participant’s leadership, strategic decision making, understanding, HR aspect

from high potential managers primed for career advancement in today’s complex challenges.

The broad-based programme incorporate simulations, experiential activities and case studies to

help leaders realize their full potential. In addition, program explore & enhance participants

leading innovation, developing talent and empowering people, inspiring collaboration and

teamwork, mastering the art of business operations and management for better decision

making.

6. HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants may apply/nominate by clicking on the “Apply Now” link corresponding to

the particular PCP, as appearing on our online form available at, https://manage.gov.in. Kindly

fill in this online form mentioning full details of the participant(s), sponsoring authority/

organization, and other specifics. Upon submission of the online form, applicants will receive an

auto generated acknowledgement mentioning a tentative date by which they may expect to

hear from us regarding their selection. The nomination(s) will be forwarded to the Programme

Director(s) for her/his/their necessary consideration. Once the candidature(s) is (are) approved,

the sponsoring authority or participant (in case of self‐nomination) will be intimated over e-mail

along with the invoice.

Payment must be processed within ten days of receipt of the invoice. Please note that

confirmation of participation is subject to receipt of programme fees by Agri Business office,

MANAGE, before programme commencement. Programme fees can be remitted online through

NEFT/RTGS.

The details of making the payment can be found in the invoice email. Upon remitting the fees

online, kindly intimate Agri Business office, MANAGE, with the UTR Number/relevant

transaction details through e-mail, so that we can connect your remittance to your

nomination(s).

As on occasions, the number of applications is more than what we can accommodate, it would

be ideal to submit your nominations 6 to 8 weeks prior to the PCP commencement. Greater

preference would be provided to firms that nominate four or more participants.

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NOMINATION FORM

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(Last Date: 31st December, 2017) Phone: 040-24594603, +91 9010564442

Email: anandreddy@manage.gov.in; website: www.manage.gov.in

TO BE FILLED IN BY THE NOMINEE Salutation_______ Name_________________________ Last Name___________________________________ Male Female Age Date of Birth_______________________________ Designation _________________________________________________________________________________ Position of Nominee: CEO/MD Senior Mgt. Middle Mgt. Junior Mgt. Organization_________________________________________________________________________________ Address for communication_____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ City_____________________ PIN Fax: _____________________________________ Phone: (O) _________________________________________ (R) _____________________________________ Mobile: _______________________________ Email: _______________________________________________ Description of present responsibility ______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Designation of executive to whom you report_______________________________________________________

Qualification Subject (s) Year College/University Degree ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Professional Certificate Programme on “Strategic Agri Business Operations and Management

in collaboration with IIPM Bengaluru 12 - 18 February, 2018

Work experience Position Years of Gross Salary Organization Experience (Start with current) __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________

What are your expectations from this programme? _______________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ Date____________________________________ Signature _______________________________

TO BE FILLED IN BY THE SPONSOR

Name of the sponsor___________________________________ Designation __________________________ Organization_______________________________________________________________________________ Tax Deduction Account No. (T.A.N.) ____________________________________________________________ GST No. __________________________________________________________________________________ Permanent Account No. (P.A.N.) _______________________________________________________________ Address for communication ___________________________________________________________________ __________________________________ City ____________________________ PIN Phone __________________ Fax _______________ email _________________________________________ Website____________________________________________________________________________________ Date______________________________ Signature _______________________________ Please indicate the sources of information of this MDP Advertisement (Please specify) _______________________ Website/Email_______________________ Direct Mailing (Yes/No):_____________________________ Others (Please specify)________________

Payment through DD: DD may be taken favouring: MANAGE, Hyderabad

Or RTGS Details: Name of Account Holder : MANAGE Account Number : 52032275803 Bank Name : State Bank of India Branch Address : APAU Branch, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad IFSC Code : SBIN0020074 Bank Code : 20074 (Branch Code)