Michael McSurdy, vice president of program services for the Oasis Center, which helps more than 3,000 young people and their families in the greater-Nashville area every year, is this years recipient of a full tuition sponsorship to the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management Executive MBA program. The award is financed by Owen and a winner is chosen through a partnership with the Center for Nonprofit Management.

Owen and the Center for Nonprofit Management launched the program last year, offering tuition to one executive or senior staff member of a Middle Tennessee 501(c)3 organization per year to enable nonprofit executives to earn an MBA at Vanderbilt. The sponsorship will pay tuition for the full 21-month program and is valued at about

McSurdy said he takes a unique approach to his job at the Oasis Center. Hes not only responsible for all programs; he helps create avenues to empower young people, so they can help themselves. Right now McSurdy and the Oasis Center staff are focusing on five main programs: crisis services, such as a hotline and youth emergency shelter; transitional living services to homeless children and teenagers exiting foster care; counseling services for children and their families; youth leadership development training through civic programs, volunteerism, and AmeriCorps; and prevention services.

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ITM Business School PGDBM 2006-08

(Ranked 5th best B-school among MBA aspirants Business Today 05 Among the Top 25 b-School in India)

About the ITM PGDBM (AICTE approved)

2-year, full-time, fully residential program in four campuses
Industry recognized globally benchmarked curriculum
The best Industry/corporate exposure
Personal Growth Labs, Self-development, Yoga and EQ/SQ development

About ITM Business School:

High-tech campuses in Bangalore, Chennai, Navi Mumbai warangal
Experienced High qualified core facilities
Extensive intellectual Capital resources
Over 3000 strong Alumni Network

100% placement record
Average Offer: Rs 400,000/pa Top offer Rs 1,400000/pa

Eligibility and selection Process:

Bachelors Degree from any AIU recognized University with minimum 50% marks aggregate. Final year students may also apply. ITM accepts the CAT, XAT GMAT tests.

Prospectus Application Form:

The PGDBM Prospectus and Application Form may be obtained at a cost of Rs. 200/- as follows:
Write to the Admissions Coordinator (at the address below) with a cheque/DD for Rs. 200/- favouring Institute for Technology and Management payable at Mumbai.

Purchase in cash at all centers of IMS, PT Education, TIME and Career Launcher Download from our Website: www.itm.edu

Completed applications must be sent to the address below, along with a cheque/DD of Rs.800/- favouring Institute for Technology and Management payable at Mumbai.

ITM Business School
Bangalore
Chennai
Navi Mumbai
Warangal

Communicate to:

Admissions Coordinator ITM Business School
25/26, Industrial Area, sector 4,
Kharghar (E), Navi Mumbai 410210
Phone: (022) 27580903/04
E-mail: admissions@itm.edu
Website: www.itm.edu

Gitam Institute of Foreign Trade (GIFT)- Admission to PG Programme in International Business 2006

Applications invited for Admission into Post Graduate Programme in International Business 2006 - 2008
Cosmode - BW B-School Survey 2005 ranked GIFT
2nd in Andhra Pradesh
7th in Southern Region
13th in infrastructure in the country
Ranked 34 all India
100% summer Internships provided
Four Summer Internships abroad in Malaysia, Dubai, Kazakhstan

Important Dates:
Applications Deadline: 29/5/06
GET-2006 on 6/6/2006
GD and PI on 7/6/2006
GET, GD/PI only at Visakhapatnam

Candidates who have earlier applied for this programme are not eligible to apply again.

For further details and downloading of application, visit our website www.gift-india.org

100% placement of 2006 2 Foreign Postings in US with a salary of Rs. 27 lakhs each CTC p.a. Average salary Rs. 2.86 Lakhs CTC p.a. for rest of the batch

Programme: Market-driven, tested, and effective to equip the students in the area of International Business.

Institute: Part of a sprawling 100-acre campus of 25 years old Gandhi Institute of Technology and management (GITAM), Visakhapatnam.

Infrastructure: Equipped with dedicated 2 mbps leased line Internet across, multimedia class rooms and digital library, separate hostels for boys and girls, and sports facilities of international standards.

Our Recruiters: ABN Amro Bank, N.V, Aster Tele Services Ltd., Atlas Copco, Aviva Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Camlin Industries Ltd Citi Financial, Dow Agri-Sciences, Expeditors, Gati Lombard, ICICI Prudential, IDBI Bank, India Bulls Securities Pvt.Ltd., Intercon International Ltd., (T, I, M, E), Kotak Securities Ltd., Maveric Systems Ltd., Sankhya InfoTech, SBI life insurance co. Ltd., Times of India, Reliance Life Insurance Co Ltd., Transport corporation of India Ltd, TVS Electronics, Yalamanchili Consultancy services.

AICTE Approval: We have applied, vide AICTE notification AICTE/legal/12(1)/2005 For the award of Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (International Business).

Admission through CAT/IIFT/GMAT Scores and GD and Pl, Candidates have the option to appear in GIFT Entrance Test (GET-2006) on 6/6/2006 and Visakhapatnam.

Gitam Institute of Foreign Trade
Rushikonda
Visakhapatnam - 530 045
Email: goftindia@gift-india.org
Phone: 0891-2840400, 2790505
Fax: 2790036
Website: www.gift-india.org

The Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad Admission 2006

Invites applications for its one-year Post-graduate Diploma in Management for Executives.

PGPX is a full-time residential programme for executives with substantial work experience.

Eligibility
You must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline.
You must be at least 27 years old.
You must have a valid GMAT score.

How to apply
Download the application form by visiting http://www.iimahd.ernet.in/index.php

Important date
Please send in your completed application form before August 10.

Address
Manager, PGPX
Indian Institute of Management
Ahmedabad - 380 015
Phone: (079) 26324449
E-mail: pgpxquery@iimahd.ernet.in
Web site: www.iimahd.ernet.in

T.A.Pai Management Institute Admission for PGDM

The Programme

T.A.Pai Management Institute (TAPM) is among the top 15 B/schools in the country and its PGDM programme is known for its innovative curriculum and academic rigor. The thematic flow of the curriculum reflects current realities in business and provides an integrated view of management. The autonomous status of the institute is instrumental in making TAPMI truly state of the art in management education. The two-year full time residential programme has been attracting students from across the country and 22 batches have graduated so far.

Faculty and Learning Ambience

TAPMIS full time faculty excels as educators with solid academic credentials and industry experience. The Faculty Coaching System and Faculty-Student joint research projects facilitate faculty-Student interaction. Education at TAPMI is learner centered. Instructional pedagogy includes lectures, case studies, simulations, and experiential sessions through projects and fieldwork. All these make TAPMI a unique place for bringing the best out of energetic, enterprising young graduates.

Career Prospects

TAPMIs placement record has been excellent over the last several years. The Institutes graduates are sought after by industry and a consistent 100% quality placement is the general norm. Each year almost 50 organizations, many of them sector leaders, participate in Campus Placement.

Admission Eligibility and Process

A University Degree in any discipline (10+2+3) with a minimum 50% marks in aggregate. Final year students may also apply.

Scores in CAT/GMAT/GRE (CAT is used only for short-listing. IIM has no role to play in the selection process or the conduct of the PGDM programme). TAPMI also uses other parameters such as scholastic and extra curricular record, work experience and clarity of purpose for short-listing of candidates.

Short-listed candidates will be invited to participate in the subsequent TAPMI Admission Process (GDPI) at Manipal. Final selection will be based on performance in the Admissions Process.
Applications Forms

The TAPMI handbook of information for Admissions 2007 containing the Application Form can be obtained on payment of Rs.100/- (Rupees One Thousand) from the following sources:

Select branches of SBI and ICICI Bank (for list of branches, visit our website www.tapmi.org)

The Admissions Office of TAPMI in Manipal (Ph: 0820-2571359)

The TAPMI Centre for Executive Education in Bangalore (PH: 080-41501900/1901/1902)

Application may be also completed and submitted online at www.tapmi.org
The Tapmi Advantage
Located in Manipal; the modern International University Town with a cosmopolitan culture.
Programme accredited by AICTE and awarded equivalence to MBA by AIU
Unique Management in Practice (MIP) programme lending higher industry exposure
Wide range of courses in Marketing, Finance, Systems, HR and General Management
Co and Extra curricular activities managed by students from start to finish
24 hours Internet connectivity with well equipped CC lab
Over 25-core faculty with 70% having Ph.D
Faculty student ratio of 1:10
100% quality placement with 30% increase in average salary
Strong alumni base with nearly 150 working abroad
Application Deadlines

Last date for Issue of Handbook and Forms- 30th November 2006
Last date for Receipt of Completed Forms 6th December 2006
Applications should be addressed to:

Admissions Office
T.A.Pai Management Institute
Manipal 576 104, Karnataka
Tel: (0820) 2571359/2571358 Ext 101/102
Fax: (0820) 2570622/0699
Email: admissions@mail.tapmi.org
For more details visit www.tapmi.org

Institute for Technology & Management ITM Business School Admission 2007

Navi Mumbai

Invites applications for its Post-graduate Diploma in Business Management.

Eligibility
You must be a graduate in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum overall aggregate of 50 percent.

Selection method
You will be shortlisted on the basis of your CAT/ XAT/ GMAT scores.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in a group discussion followed by a personal interview.

Important date
Please send in your completed application form before March 30.

How to apply
Obtain the application form by sending a request along with a demand draft of Rs 200, drawn in favour of Institute of Technology and Management, payable at Mumbai.
Or, download the application form by visiting www.itm.edu
Forms may also be obtained from the following places:
IMS study centres
TIME offices
Career Launcher centres
Professional Tutorials

Address
Admissions Coordinator
ITM Business School
25 & 26, Institutional Area
Sector 4
Kharghar East
Mumbai - 410 210
Phones: (022) 27580903, 27580904
E-mail: admissions@itm.edu
Web site: www.itm.edu

Indian Institute of Finance Admission 2007

Full Time (Regular) Post Graduate Programs (Session Beginning July 2007)

Management of Business Finance (MBF) 2 Years

Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline with min. 60% marks [55% marks for SC/ST/OBC] Candidates appearing in Final year may apply.

Selection: Written Test [XAT (>600) / GMAT (>700)] and G.D. & Interview.

Exemption From Written Exam: Grad / PG marks > 85% (for Engg./ Technical / Science Streams) & >70% (for Commerce / Arts streams): NRIs, Top 3 Univ. Toppers & Celebrities in Sports, Arts, Music, Dance, Modelling etc.

Financial Assistance: Scholarship of Rs.20,000/- per Semester for University Topper (Top 3 only) & College Topper (with Distinction), Other freeships, fellowships & graduate assistantships for deserving candidates.

Fellow Programme in Finance (FBA Finance)
(3 yr Research Program along the lines of Ph.D.)
Eligibility: Post Graduation in any discipline with 60% + Written Test, GD & Interview.
Last Date: 30th December 2006
Distance Learning Programs (Session Beginning Nov. 2006 & May 2007)
For Senior Working Executives

One-Year P.G. Prog. Basic Business Finance (BBF)
Two Years P.G. Prog Management of Business Finance (MBF)
Three Years Post Graduate Diploma in Business Finance (PGDBF)
Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline with min. of 60% For May Session 20th April 2007

The Institute IIF set up in 1987 as Non-profit educational institution is unique and a centre of excellence, base for scholarship and high quality professional oriented education, research and training. It aims to foster creativity, innovativeness and analytical ability through total personality development, with an appropriate blend of Indian Ethos & Western Philosophy of Management and to foster a sense of hard work, commitment, devotion discipline and nationalism in an aesthetic and cultural atmosphere matching global standards. Teaching of 36 papers in 2 years with over 500 case studies on Indian firms & MNCs developed at IIF.

IIF has established linkages with more than 750 leading professional both form India and abroad including Nobel Laureates and from institutions like London School of Economics, London Business School, Harvard University, MIT, Wharton School. University of Chicago, IITs, IIMs and trade and industry associations like FICCI, ASSOCHAM, PHDCCI & CII. IIF has signed MOUs with Universities / Institutes abroad. It has provided academic support to more than institutions / Universities globally. IIF faculty has to its credit over 25 books, more than 200 articles, 600+book reviews; 75+ bibliographies of about 25 pages each; over 300 Radio / TV talks and its view & opinions appearing more than 2500 times in national dailies on economic issues and organizing/ participating in 1000 + seminars & conferences and organized / lectured in 550+ MDPs globally. It is well known for its Significant Pathbreaking Research Contributions.

IIF is publishing its prestigious (400 pages) Quarterly Journal of FINANCE INDIA since 1987 regularly to promote & facilitate dissemination of Research in Finance. Fl has some of the most eminent experts including NOBEL LAUREATES on its editorial board. It is indexed & abstracted by over 21 institutions internationally and Rated 3rd Best Worldwide by B & E Index USA.

IIF has Distinguished & Committed Faculty, well equipped Classrooms, Computer Centre and Library with over 55,000 volumes & more than 950 national & international journals. It is depository Library for UN, WIDER & IMF & over 25 central banks & institutions. A well-established Placement & Career Development Division to facilitate and assist its students in proper placement. IIF Alumni holds senior positions in Government & Industry.

IIF believes in Self Regulation & holds highest respect for law. Prospectus & Application form can be obtained on payment of Rs.1000/- (US$ 50 or Rs2500 for overseas) by account payee Demand Draft drawn in favour of Indian Institute of Finance payable at Delhi, from IIF, Plot 4, Community Centre-II, Ashok Vihar-II, Delhi 110052. Ph: 27136257, 27136437; Fax: 27454128; Email: admission@iif.edu
For more details, visit http://www.iif.edu