THE INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISE, HYDERABAD

About IPE
The Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE) was established in 1964 for the study of issues and policies relating to public enterprises (PEs). Shri.S.S Khera, ICS, the then Cabinet Secretary, Government of India, had conceived the idea of a research institution that would undertake a systematic and sustained study of issues relevant to the formulation of policies towards public enterprises. In the early sixties, when PEs were designed as the principal instrument to serve the social and economic objectives of development, Shri. Khera felt that there was need for an institute which would collect relevant information and documents on PEs, study specific issues and undertake consultancy and training exclusively for PEs. Dr.V.V. Ramanadham, the then Professor and Head of the Department of Commerce, Osmania University, translated Shri Khera’s concept into a reality that is IPE, with the active support and guidance provided by the late Dr. D. S Reddy, then Vice-Chancellor, Osmania University as an autonomous, non-profit society at the initiative of the then Cabinet Secretary to the Government of India, Shri S.S.Khera, ICS, and late Dr.D.S.Reddy, Vice-Chancellor of Osmania University. The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, recognized the Institute as a ‘Centre of Excellence’ in social science research in 1976. The Institute is partly funded by the ICSSR and the Government of Andhra Pradesh.The Institute is located in a picturesque greenwood area at Hyderabad in Osmania University Campus. Over the last 40 years, the Institute has widened the area of its work. Starting with research, the Institute soon found itself having to undertake consultancy for PEs and responding to the training needs of the executives of PEs and various educational programmes. The Institute became a pioneer in the field of computerization, assisting the Government of Andhra Pradesh and several other states in formulation of computerization policy, developing software for PEs and public systems, and on the use of computers as a decision support system.The educational programmes of the Institute have their basic foundation in the various research, training and consultancy activities undertaken by the Institute for public and private organizations/industries over the last four decades. The programmes are the natural extension of the educational activities of the Institute from the short term management education to the long-term one and have lead to vertical integration of the research function. The insights into management education began in 1981 with the commencement of a 3-year part time MBA (PE) programme for practicing managers. In the year 1995, the Institute started a two-year full time Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM), recognized as equivalent to MBA by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), to provide skilled human resources to meet the requirements of the Industry. Consolidating on the experience and to meet the needs of the industry, the Institute commenced two-year full time Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Retail and Marketing (PGDM-RM) in 2007 and Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Banking, Insurance and Financial Services(PGDM-BIF) in 2008. These courses are recognized by AICTE. These insights have led to the creation of a niche for itself in the conduct of the PGDBM course. IPE’s long association with the Indian industry has been responsible for its pre-eminent position in the area of management education.

Overview
The Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), being the premier Business School at Hyderabad started a two-year full time Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM) in 1995 with the approval of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and is also recognized equivalent to MBA by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) to provide skilled human resources to meet the requirements of the Industry. The admission to the course is through the Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by Indian Institute of Management (IIMs).
The notable features of the PGDBM course is its emphasis on Personality Development, study of a foreign language (French), hands-on-experience of computers and wide option of electives. There is growing and enthusiastic response from corporate houses for campus recruitment of its students.
As part of IPE’s mission to provide trained manpower to the corporate sector, the Institute launched a two-year full-time PGDBM programme in 1995 with the approval of All India Council for Technical Education, Ministry of Human Resources, Government of India.
The Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM), is a two-year full-time programme comprising four semesters of study including project work.
The course is recognised by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Human Resources, Government of India.
The Course is also recognised as equivalent to MBA by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Objectives
To facilitate accelerated acquisition of business vision, knowledge and skills to meet future challenges.
To introduce a wide ranges of management concepts, analytical skills and techniques for problem solving and decision making.
To develop understanding of current business realities and confidence to successfully run business enterprises.
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An integrated, multi-disciplinary programme with innovative teaching methods to enhance analytical and problem-solving skills.
Captains from industry/business regularly invited to address the students, bridging the gap between classroom theory and shop floor practices. The focus is on comprehensively grasping the business environment and evolving business practices.
Personality Development module to tap the full potential of students by improving self-management, business communication skills and leadership, while inculcating work ethics and a proper career attitude.
Emphasis on “hands on experience” in the use of Computers for resource planning and management.
To facilitate accelerated acquisition of business vision, knowledge and skills to meet future challenges.
Learning of Foreign Languages to enhance placement opportunities abroad.
Wider choice of Electives to equip students with contemporary knowledge and skills of management.
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Course Structure
The course structure is designed to meet the needs of Industry and is in conformity with AICTE guidelines. The first year is devoted to basic courses, which define important areas of business and provide the students with the opportunity to study and acquire the skills, which are essential to formulate and solve business problems. The course provides a broad understanding of macro-environmental issues and core subjects and then focuses on functional aspects and analytical techniques. At the end of 1st year, students undergo 6 to 8 weeks Summer Attachment in reputed companies for industry exposure and interaction with the live aspects of a working business organisation.In the second year, vital issues of strategy and implementation are studied. Students choose from a broad range of elective courses to deepen their knowledge of the fundamentals and gain in-depth knowledge in select areas. They also undertake a Long Term project to have an intensive study of managerial issues in their selected areas of interest in reputed organisations. The course has 112 credits. Need based non-credit courses are also provided.

Eligibility
The candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% in case of the candidates belonging to scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe or persons with Disability category), of any of the Universities or declared to be deemed as a University or posses an equivalent qualification recognised by the Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India.
Candidates appearing for the final-year degree examination (or equivalent examination) can also apply. The proof of acquiring the required qualification should be submitted within four weeks from the date of commencement of the course. Work experience or sponsorship by firms is desirable.

Selection Procedure
Candidates have to appear at the Common Admission Test (CAT) to be conducted by the IIMs in November, 2008.
Obtain, fill in and submit the IPE application form to IPE by December 8, 2008.
Short-listed candidates will be called for Group Discussions and Personal Interviews to be held at IPE.
Final selection will be based on the performance of the candidates at the CAT, Group Discussions and Personal Interviews and consistent Academic record.
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Application Form
The application form of IPE can be obtained from the Admissions Officer, Institute of Public Enterprise, OU Campus, Hyderabad – 500 007 by payment in cash of Rs. 750/- (Rupees Seven Hundred and Fifty only) in person or through post by sending a crossed demand draft for Rs. 800/- (Rupees Eight Hundred only) drawn in favor of the "Institute of Public Enterprise" payable at Hyderabad.
Application form can also be downloaded from the Institutes website: http://www.ipeindia.org/. Candidates downloading application form from the website need to submit the filled-in application form to IPE along with a DD for Rs.500/- (Rupees Five Hundred only) drawn in favour of "Institute of Public Enterprise" payable at Hyderabad.The last date for submission of the filled in IPE application form is February 16, 2009.