1. National Management Programme 2009
(NMP)
www.mdi.ac.in www.mdi.edu
School for Thought Leaders and Change Masters
Prof. C.P. Shrimali Prof. Sanjay Dhamija
Dean, Continuing Education Chairman, NMP

2. National
Management
NMP
Programme
The National Management Programme (NMP) is a uniquely designed programme
for young managers across all sectors of economy.
It focuses on Management Objectives
techniques with the ultimate The key objectives of the programme are to develop:
objective of creating a nucleus of • Contour Mapping and appreciation of business
like-minded individuals, in the realities
top echelons of government,
• Holistic business perspective
public and private sector, who can
work together for the common • Global sensitivity and mindset
goal of enhancing nation's • Capability to create wealth
competitiveness. NMP is modified • Thirst for competitive advantage
as Consortium Executive
• Pursuit for transformation; and
Management Programme
(Consortium Executive MBA in • Desire for performance excellence.
Partnership with ESCP-EAP, Pedagogy
Paris). This programme is Teaching is based on recent research materials and
recognized by AICTE and has the experience gathered from around the world. The
accreditation of AMBA, pedagogy of the programme is highly interactive. It
Association of MBAs (U.K.) envisages substantial participation and action learning.
Teaching methods include lectures, cases, seminars,
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3. group discussions, business games, role plays, simulations, evaluation is in terms of letter grades. Participants are
exercises, structured and unstructured group work and field required to achieve a minimum cumulative grade point
visits. The emphasis is on involving participants to make average in each term, as well as a minimum letter grade in
learning participant-centric and help them relate the each course. The overall performance in the programme
concepts, ideas and theories to their own experience. would also include the evaluation of the project work/
Consistent with recent advances in training technology, the dissertation. The dissertatio/project report has to be
programme integrates the use of computers with learning submitted within 3 months of completion of courses,
of basic principles in different functional areas. otherwise the candidate shall stand debarred from the
programme.
Group Activities
One should complete all component of NMP within a
A lot of work is assigned to the participants in small
period of two years from the date of start of the batch.
groups. This provides an opportunity to examine a
problem collectively and to learn from each other's Diploma
experiences. The group learning activities can be broadly
Participants who successfully complete the Programme are
classified into two categories:
awarded the Post-Graduate Diploma in Management
• Group assignments/submission with presentations (PGDM).
and case analysis as part of course work
Awards
• Group tasks in learning by doing A. Prime Minister's Medal - awarded for the best
These exercises emphasize on getting things done and are overall performance in the programme
included as part of course work. B. Finance Minister's Medal - awarded for the best
International Component performance in the finance elective courses
After completion of 12 months course at MDI, participants C. The Department of Personnel, Government of India
are given international exposure for a period of 45 days in Medal - awarded for the best performance in the
European Business Schools, where they undergo 3 credit HRM elective courses
courses. D. ITC Medal - awarded for the best performance in
marketing elective courses
Evaluation
Participants are evaluated on a continuous basis with Placements
quizzes, assignments, tests and examinations. There is a Assistance will be provided for placements of self-
final examination at the end of each term. Course sponsored candidates.
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4. Eligibility
An applicant should have:
• A minimum of 3-year Bachelor's degree
or equivalent in any discipline
recognized by the Association of Indian
Universities / AICTE as eligible for Post-
Graduate Studies in Management
• Minimum 5 years of post qualification
executive work experience
An Applicant to the National Management
Programme should be either:
• A Class I officer belonging to any
Central or State Services) or
• A Class I officer in a Public Sector
inclusive of Banks, Financial Institutions
or a Private Sector Undertaking carrying
adequate management responsibilities
or
• A self-sponsored candidate
COURSE CURRICULUM
Term-I Term-II Term-III
Effective Communication for Business Economic Environment of Business Human Resource Management
Managerial Economics Management Accounting Innovation & Technology Strategy
Accounting for Business Decision Corporate Finance for Enhancing Principles & Practices of
Making Value Operations Management
Marketing Planning Management Information Systems Term-IV
Individual & Group Behaviour Marketing Practices & Implementation Research Methodology
Quantitative Techniques in Organisational Design & Change International Business
Management
Legal Aspects of Business Decision Sciences After the Term-IV, there will be a
Foreign Component for 6 weeks
Strategic Developments Strategic Deployment and Dissertation / Project work for
3 months
Macroeconomics
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5. LIST OF ELECTIVES
Bussiness Communication Compensation Management
Effective Communication for Business Labour Laws
Communication Through Theatre Techniques Management of Consultancy Services
Corporate Reputation and Image Management Training & Development
Effective Media Relations Marketing
Finance Consumer Behaviour
International Corporate Finance Customer Relationship Management
Investment Management Integrated Marketing Communication
Management Control Systems Marketing of Services
Security Analysis and Business Valuation Sales & Distribution Management
Corporate Restructure Business Marketing
Financial Risk Management Contemporary Issues in Marketing
Project Appraisal and Structured Finance International Marketing
Taxation for Business Planning Product & Brand Management
Information Management Organisational Behaviour
Customer Relationship Management Counselling Skills and Coaching Skills
Enterprise Systems Self Development & Interpersonal Relations
Knowledge Management Leadership & Emotional Intelligence
Business Intellignece Negotiation Skills
Managment of IT Projects Operations Management
Strategic Management of IT Management of Quality
Strategic Management Project Management
Corporate Governance Service Operations Management
Strategic Alliances & Joint Ventures Supply Chain Management
Energy Management Economics
Merger and Acquisitions Energy Policy & Energy Market Reforms
Public Enterprise Management & Privatisation Demand Forecasting
Human Resource Management Infrastructure Economics
Performance Management International Trade and Macro Economics Issues
Talent Management
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6. Admission Procedure
For NMP
Important Dates for Admissions to NMP Programme
MDI Information Bulletin along with Application 18 August to 12 November, 2008
Form available from
Last date for submission of application form at MDI 14 November, 2008
CAT to be held on 16 November 2008
More information at : www.mdi.ac.in / www.mdi.edu
Important Note: Separate Application Forms are to be submitted to apply for NMP/PGPM/PGPHR/PGPIM
Sponsored Candidates information given in the CAT announcement/
advertisement. Please read and follow the instructions
• Sponsored candidates have to forward their Applications
given in the CAT Bulletin
through the respective organizations
• All candidates are required to submit a duly filled in MDI
• All sponsored candidates are required to take MDI
Application Form
Admission Test to be held sometime in February 2009 at
various examination centres • Applicants are required to appear for the COMMON
ADMISSION TEST (CAT) conducted by IIMs, to be held
• GD/Personal interview will be held at MDI Campus on a
on 16th November, 2008
Sunday in the last week of February 2009. The list of
selected candidates for final offer of admission (in order of • Send the filled-in CAT Application Form to the concerned
merit) would be sent to the respective sponsors by the first IIM on or before the date mentioned in the CAT Bulletin.
week of March, 2009 The concerned IIM will send you the Test Admit Card
mentioning your CAT Test Registration Number
Self Sponsored Candidates
• Applicants must purchase the CAT Bulletin as per
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7. Details for candidates appearing for CAT
Some important dates regarding CAT bulletins & CAT are given below :
(i) Starting Date for Sale of CAT Bulletins 14 July 2008
(ii) Closing date for Sale of CAT Bulletins 8 August 2008
(iii) Closing date for sale of CAT Bulletins at IIMs (through post) 13 August 2008
(iv) Last Date for receipt of completed CAT applications at IIMs 5 September 2008
(v) COMMON ADMISSION TEST 16 November 2008
MDI uses CAT for short listing the candidates for its Candidates must send a demand draft (DD) for Rs. 1750/- in
programmes. IIMs have no role either in the favour of 'Management Development Institute', payable at New
selection process or in conducting the programme. Delhi, on or before 5th November 2008. The candidate should
write clearly the details of the programme applied for, his/her
MDI Application Form
phone number & address, his/her CAT Registration number on
MDI application forms along with prospectus will be available for the reverse side of the DD.
sale from 18th August 2008 to 12th November 2008 on
payment of Rs. 1600/- in cash at MDI and other designated Selection Process
counters or through mail by sending a demand draft for Candidates who have appeared for the CAT (2008) would be
Rs.1750/- in favour of 'Management Development Institute', short listed on the basis of the details in the application form and
payable at New Delhi. the CAT scores. Only the short listed candidates will then be
called for Group Discussion and Interview during the last week of
Last Date for Submission of Form: Application Forms
February 2009 at MDI Campus, Gurgaon.
completed in all respects should reach MDI Campus on or before
14th November 2008 at the following address: Foreign/ NRI Applicants
The Chairman (Admissions), Management Foreign/NRI applicants can be considered for admission on the
basis of their valid GMAT scores (taken not later than October,
Development Institute, Sukhrali, Mehrauli
2008). MDI application form can be purchased by furnishing a
Gurgaon Road, Gurgaon-122002-07, HARYANA.
Demand Draft for US $100 or Rs. 4,500/- in cash. Candidates
Online Application wanting the application form through mail will have to send a
Applicants can register themselves online by visiting MDI website demand draft of US $ 100 or Rs. 4,550/-. The filled in
http://www.mdi.ac.in. They can click on the programme they application form along with valid GMAT score card (attested
wish to apply for and follow the instructions given on the site. copy) should reach MDI on or before 14th November 2008 at
Online registration will be closed on 5th November 2008. the address given above.
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8. If the applicants are short listed on the basis of their GMAT Admission Offer
score, they may have to take another written test and attend an
Successful candidates will be intimated of their final selection in
interview at their own cost at Gurgaon (India).
February 2009. The selected candidates must pay the first
NRI Applicants who are residing in India during the period of installment of fees by 1st March 2009; failing which their seat
admission process i.e. July-December, 2008 will have to appear would be offered to the next candidate on the waiting list,
for the CAT and will not be considered for admission on the without any further intimation.
basis of their valid GMAT scores.
Term Schedule
First term April - June, 2009
Second term July - September, 2009
Third term October - December, 2009
Fourth term January - March, 2010
Fifth term April - May, 2010 - Foreign Module
June - August, 2010 (Dissertation/Project Work)
September/ October, 2010 - Dissertation Presentation
Fee and Other Expenses
A Domestic Component
Tuition (including academic fee, Rs. 3,50,000
reading material, computer and library fee)
Lodging Charges (single occupancy) Rs. 1,00,000
Boarding Charges @ Rs.4500/- per month Rs. 54,000
Facilities Development Charges Rs. 10,000
Note: MDI reserves the right to enhance fee and other charges at
any point of time during the academic year subject to a maximum
increase of 40% of the existing fees and other charges.
B International Component
Boarding, Lodging and incidental expenses for Actuals
45 days and Overseas Tuition
Fees for courses to be paid in January, 2010
Airfare, Visa & Insurance Actuals
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MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
Contact: Admission Office
Management Development Institute
Mehrauli Road, Sukhrali, Gurgaon 122 007-02, Haryana - India
Telephone : 91-124-4013050-59, 2349831, 833-836, 2340153, 2340173
Fax: 91-124-2340147, 2341189
E-mail: admissions@mdi.ac.in
website : www.mdi.ac.in, www.mdi.edu