TSA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS TWO Year The Strategy Academy [TSA] Master Program Comprising Master of Business Administration [MBA] [UGC approved University] Or 2 Year Post Graduate Diploma in Management [PGDM] [ Approved by AICTE and Certified by All India Management Association AIMA] plus ONE Year Post Graduate Program in Management [PGPM] [Certified by The Strategy Academy Centre for Advanced Studies] FOUR REASONS TO JOIN TSA MASTER PROGRAM Be ready to join a job or build a fast track career through acquiring business & management skills in 1 year [and hence no need for a fresh graduate to wait for joining a job till 2 year MBA/PGDM is completed] 6 Months of full time INTERNSHIP as an integral part of One Year PGPM [only for FRESH graduates] Experience of learning under technology enabled education delivery [that no business school in India has] Program Design and Direction: Two Certificates MBA or PGDM [AICTE/UGC approved] and PGPM Prof Ranjan Das, Professor of Strategic Management, Indian Institute of Management Calcutta [IIMC] and Founder Chairman and Chief Mentor, The Strategy Academy For whom Fresh/recent graduates keen to build business acumen and managerial skills [with specialization] and take up a compulsory 6 month of INTERNSHIP to become Industry-ready and employable in ONE Year time [ NOTE: Internship requirement is applicable initially only for participants who will attend 50% of LIVE classes at a class room in Calcutta] Working executives busy during day time on weekdays wanting to build business acumen and managerial skills [with specialization] and get ahead in career term in ONE Year time -
through attending Faculty-led LIVE classes delivered through One2One Video Conferencing Platform accessible from ANYWHERE Academic Qualification: Graduate of any University Diploma holders [10+2+3 education] are also eligible to apply. Working level English language skills in written and verbal communication is required Pillar -I Pillar-II Pillar-III Unique Design TSA Master Program consists of 4 Building Blocks and 3 Pillars which are required to be completed in 2 years. BUILDING BLOCK 1: First 6 Month Faculty conducted Classes of PGPM [covering 10 subjects which are also core subjects of Semesters 1 & 2 of MBA/PGDM Field work and Desk Research Business Etiquette and Grooming Semester 1 [5/6 BUILDING BLOCK 2: Second 6 Month Faculty conducted Classes of PGPM [covering 9 subjects which are also core subjects of Semesters 3 & 4 of MBA/PGDM Opportunity to apply skills acquired during First Building Block of PGPM as an INTERN of a Company [for nonworking participants] Semester 2 [5/6 BUILDING BLOCK 3: Third 6 Month Semester 3 [5/6 BUILDING BLOCK 4: Fourth 6 Month Semester 4 [5/6 NOTE: Working individuals need not do field work and internship as they are already working Subjects and Scope On completion of 1 Year GET One Year PGPM Certificate [TSA] and Grade Sheet + COMPLETE 6 Month of industry experience as an INTERN Ready to take up a full time job [ implying no need to wait for joining a job till 2 year MBA/PGDM is completed] On completion of 2 Year GET MBA/ PGDM Certificate [AICTE/UGC approved] ONE Year PGPM [for Fresh graduates] /PGPMX [for working individuals] - certified by The Strategy Academy Centre for Advanced Studies o 18 plus a comprehensive project ; specializations offered [subject to minimum 15 participants per specialization]: o Content: Subjects are by and large same as core subjects of any standard MBA and PGDM Program but are far more contemporary and application focused o Action Based Comprehensive Project o Presentation and Communication over 100% LIVE Video and Audio Platform o For FRESH graduates or those without experience, there will be compulsory INTERNSHIP for 6 month during the last 6 month of PGPM [only for participants who will attend 50% of LIVE classes at a class room in Calcutta] TWO Year MBA or PGDM [approved by UGC or AICTE]: o As per approved content of the certifying institution normally 20 to 22 subjects
Special Delivery Platform Hybrid classes for FRESH graduates and participants not working : 50% of the classes are face to face classes [ initially, applicable only for those participants who are willing to attend such face to face classes at a class room in Calcutta]; balance 50% classes are conducted by faculty in person delivered over the 2 way interactive and one-to-one video conferencing platform. Digital for WORKING EXECUTIVES/ENTREPRENEURS and also participants from OUTSIDE Calcutta: 100% of the classes are delivered OUTSIDE WORKING HOURS over the 2 way interactive and One2One video conferencing platform; all classes conducted by faculty in person can be attended from ANYWHERE Admission Process Online one hour test - called Perspective and Aptitude Test[PAT]- plus one to one discussion Written and verbal communication skill in English is a basic requirement [though support is extended to improve skills in this area] and prior educational qualification Evaluation & Grading PGPM: Continuous subject wise along 6 dimensions and overall Cumulative Grade Point Average [CGPA] 4 terms spread over ONE Year duration of the program Two year MBA or PGDM: Semester-wise examinations every 6 months; evaluation/grading as per certifying body s rules Certified by Two different certificates: One Year PGPM by The Strategy Academy Centre for Advanced Studies and Two year MBA or PGDM by UGC/AICTE approved Institution Fee: TSA Master Program Program Two year MBA [UGC approved University] + PGPM [ TSA Certified, with 50% face to face & 50% LIVE DIGITAL classes] Two year PGDM[AICTE AIMA] + PGPM [Do] 250000/- Two year MBA [UGC approved University] + PGPM / PGPMX [TSA Certified, with 100% LIVE DIGITAL classes] Fee [including cost e-text and Service Tax] 21000/- 185000/- Two year PGDM [AICTE AIMA]+ PGPM/PGPMX [Do] 225000/- NOTE: Working individuals will get their PGPM certificate titled as PGPM for Executives [PGPMX] Instalments: 4 instalments 60% [at the time of admission] and subsequently @ 20%, 10% & 10% - every 6 month What Participants have said about different programs of The Strategy Academy[TSA] Venky Kosaraju, Chief Commercial Officer, Red Sea Housing Services Co. FZE. Dubai [Program: 1 year Post Graduate Diploma in Management and Entrepreneurship PGDME, 2013 2014]
It is a Prof. Ranjan Das unique signature product. The subjects, course contents, professors, facilitators & support staff a combined effort, great job. TSA is a Center for academic excellence in a virtual learning environment that models conventional in-person education by providing equivalent virtual access to classes from any place, at any time in any time zone, class content, tests, homework, grades, assessments, and other external resources such as academic links. It is also a social space where students and teacher can interact through threaded discussions or chat. No interruption to usual work and career routine Milind Deshmukh, Associate General Manager, Praxair India (P) Ltd [Program: 9 months Post Graduate Program in Management and Entrepreneurship PGPME, July 2011 April 2012] The program potion/ modules were several and vivid. They were not only interesting but also contained whole database of Knowledge Experience so far is very much satisfactory. Faculty chosen are expert and masters in their respective area. Also online interactive technology is world class. Niamul Haque, Head of HR and Administration, Rahimafrooz Storage [Power Division], Bangladesh [Program: 6 Months Applied Program in Management and Strategy APMS, June 2012 Dec 2012] We were introduced to TSA online program through one of our Group companies in Bangladesh. They briefed us about the delivery platform of this course. The main reason for choosing TSA online is that, without being physically present in classes, the program can be completed. On the other hand, office also doesn't suffer for sparing an individual for doing this course It was very nice and interactive. Santosh Kumar, Group Manager, Harrisons Malayalam Limited [Program: 9 months Post Graduate Program in Management, Strategy and Leadership PGPMSL, June 2010 March 2011] I did the course from The Strategy Academy. I still retain the content since it was good, challenging and provoking one and I enjoyed doing the program and am sure that the same had added value to myself The reason for choosing this program was my inability to do a regular course due to my job and choosing TSA was due to my meetings with Dr Ranjan Das at various strategy sessions and to look for an opportunity to study under him and a group of specially selected faculty. K Rajamani, Senior Vice President, Essar Steel India Ltd [Program: 2 years Post Graduate Diploma in Management PGDM, AICTE approved, 2012-2014] Reason to choose TSA was Dr. Ranjan Das and I have no regrets joining the course. I am thankful to Dr. Das for giving me the confidence and inspiring me to join the course at the age of 46-47. Today I have one more professional credential to increase my saliency in enhancing my career to the next level It was an excellent programme where a person like me did not miss a single day of my office and of my class. It was conveniently scheduled on a weekend, which helped me carrying out the course without compromising my official schedule and work. Ashish Oberoi, Head - Buying, Merchandising & Planning, Madura Fashion & Life style Ltd [Program: 9 months Post Graduate Program in Management and Entrepreneurship PGPME, July 2011 April 2012] This education program is convenient as one can attend classes even while travelling, sitting at home etc. Good faculties from renowned international and Indian colleges impart education The syllabus taught is quiet relevant in today's context..experience was
good and quality of study material provided was also appreciable.. Classroom sessions were quite informative, people from across industries shared their experiences which enriched students. RN Choudhari, Chief Manager Technology, Asian Paints [Program: 6months In-Company Program of Asian Paints Ltd., Nov 2013 May 2014] As a part of MDP program, we had to complete few sessions on line and it was a wonderful experience It was a great experience. In the beginning, I thought there would be some problems with internet connections and voice etc but all the sessions went off quite well. There was sufficient interaction with professors as well through chat mode. Overall the quality in terms of content, PPT's and interaction, it was very good. Parash S. Lodaya, Senior Manager Accounts, Asian Paints [Program: 6 months In- Company Program of Asian Paints, Nov 2013 May 2014] Good Experience and some of the faculty has been excellent. The study material and case studies are also very good. Varma DM, Managing Partner Multi Locations, Max Life Insurance Company Ltd [Program: 1 year Post Graduate Diploma in Management and Entrepreneurship PGDME, 2012-2013] It is a Great Experience and Rich ; flexible hours helped a professional like me to complete the Course. Faculty and Staff are very helpful and supportive. Pawan Kumar Fangaria, Independent Business Consultant in EDA Software Services and Entrepreneur [Program: 2years MBA, UGC approved, 2012-2014] The MBA program delivered by TSA is a comprehensive course and I could attend LIVE classes from my home at the week-ends. I found almost negligible difference between a physical class and virtual class organized by TSA with learned professors at the other end The program is extremely valuable with good examples and inputs from professors TSA also provides recorded link of the class for anyone who misses any class by chance. The delivery is very interactive which allows everyone to think, express her/himself, ask questions and learn in the process. This enables extremely valuable shared learning in the class. Conception and Design Contact us at: Landline: 03340632066 Mobile: 09874060635 Email: success@thestrategyacademy.org Prof Ranjan Das Professor of Strategic Management, Indian Institute of Management Calcutta [IIMC] And Founder Chairman and Chief Mentor, The Strategy Academy Mobile:+919830052722;Email: rdas@iimcal.ac.in ranjandas@thestrategyacademy.org