Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad is offering Post Graduate Certificate in Retail Management in association with Ivory Education. The program is offered across India and globally through world-class e-learning environment.
Indian Retail industry contributes over 14% to Indian GDP and is one of the pillars of Indian economy. The USD 450 billion retail industry is expanding continuously and is likely to grow continuously for the next two decades. With reforms on the anvil, the industry is expected to grow much faster. This program is designed for building a domain expertise in the area of Retail Management and prepare professionals to address the growing needs of the industry.
MICA is one of the best B-Schools of India. The institute was established in 1991 and over the years emerged as a pioneer in meeting the integrated marketing communication needs of the industry, government and community. Today, it is the alma mater of professionals serving in marketing, marketing research, advertising, media and communications-driven businesses.
This one year program intends to set a benchmark for those who aspire to excel in this field. Entire approach of this program is to impart domain expertise in Retail Management. It will follow a step-by-step approach where theoretical concepts will be followed by case studies and practical implementations. Sessions are designed to be interactive and participative.
The Program Director of PGCRM is Dr. Mini Mathur. Dr. Mini Mathur has over 10 years of leadership experience in retail, which has a combination of industry experience and academic experience. She is currently an Associate Professor in MICA in Retail Marketing and Communication. She is also a Retail Consultant to Sales India. She has done her Ph.D. in Retail Management. She has also done Advanced Diploma in Retailing from UK and Faculty Development Programme from IIM Ahmedabad. She has a contributed to three leading books in the industry.
Dr. Mini Mathur, Program Director, PGCRM says, “Indian Retail Industry is on the threshold of tremendous growth. This program is designed to prepare professionals for leadership roles in Retail Management.”
Kapil Rampal, Director, Ivory Education Private Limited says, “e-learning will allow MICA to address the management needs of retail industry not just in one city but across the country. Retail growth is not just limited to major metros but also small town India. This will allow participants from across the globe to enroll in one of the finest programs in Retail Management from one of the finest Indian B-schools.“
The participants can attend the classes with broadband connectivity at their homes, offices or any other place of their convenience. The classes are held twice a week. Answer to any queries about the program is available at mica@ivoryeducation.com.
The course is likely to commence from 2nd week of February 2013. Graduates in any field from a recognized university are eligible for this course. Ivory Education will also provide placement assistance to those who successfully complete the program. In India, the program fee is kept at Rs. 1,15,000 (including 12.36% service tax) while it’s USD 2,850 Internationally.
Prospectus and Application form for the program can be downloaded free of cost at www.ivoryeducation.com