AHMEDABAD – FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME IN MANAGEMENT 2011 – INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

Faculty Development Programme in Management 2011 at Indian Institute of Managment in Ahmedabad

Introduction : The Faculty Development Programme (FDP) of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India (IIMA) aims at the professional development of faculty members of institutions of management education. The first FDP was offered in 1979. Over the years, the FDP has developed a strong reputation for excellence in the professional development of management educators. IIMA is now pleased to announce its 33rd Faculty Development Programme, which will be offered from June 6 to September 24, 2011.

Objectives : The major focus of the FDP is on upgrading the teaching, training, and research skills of management teachers—especially those teachers who have not had an opportunity to acquaint themselves with recent developments in teaching and research methods. The programme enables participants to develop competence in general management education as well as in management research and pedagogy.

Eligibility : The FDP is designed for Management Teachers and Researchers working in management schools, universities, colleges and professional institutes which teach management and allied subjects like economics, statistics, computer applications, commerce, banking, sociology and labour relations.

Selection Procedure : Participants should have post-graduate level teaching experience in management or research experience of at least two years. Preference will be given to participants less than 45 years of age. Past experience indicates that participants in the early stages of their teaching or research careers benefit most. Since the FDP is offered in the English language, participants are expected to be fluent in English. Considerations for selecting participants include teaching and/or research experience, level of preparedness for the programme as indicated by educational qualifications, and statements of purpose and anticipated benefits to sponsors (see the application form).

Course Work : The programme is structured around the following components:
1. Courses in the area of general management (Introductory and Integrative)
2. Management discipline-related courses (e.g., Understanding Organizational Behaviour, Economics, and Information Technology for Management) Faculty Development Programme in Management A Programme for Management Teachers June 6 – September 24, 2011. The Faculty Development Programme (FDP) of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India (IIMA) aims at the professional development of faculty members of institutions of management education. The first FDP was offered in 1979. Over the years, the FDP has developed a strong reputation for excellence in the professional development of management educators. IIMA is now pleased to announce its 33rd Faculty Development Programme, which will be offered from June 6 to September 24, 2011. FDP
3. Courses in functional areas of management (e.g., Accounting and Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, and Operations)
4. Academic skill-related courses (e.g., Research Methods, Statistical Analysis, Communication for Management Teachers, Case Method in Management Education).

Application Procedure : Part A of the enclosed application form should be filled in by the applicant. Part B of the form should be completed by the sponsoring authority responsible for granting the applicant leave for his/her career development. Three recent passport-size photographs should accompany the form. The completed form should be mailed to the following address:

Faculty Development Programme Office
Indian Institute of Management, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad – 380 015 India

Application Deadline : Last date for receiving completed application forms: April 21, 2011
Decisions regarding admission to the programme will be communicated to the applicants and sponsoring institutions by May 6, 2011.

Application Form : For Online Application Form Click http://www.iimahd.ernet.in/users/webrequest/files/FDP_Application_Form_2011.pdf

Contact :
Faculty Development Programme Office
Indian Institute of Management, Vastrapur,
Ahmedabad – 380 015, India

Email: fdpoffice(AT)iimahd.ernet.in

Contact Numbers : 91-79 – 66324961 • Fax: 91-79 – 26306896 / 66326896

Source : http://www.iimahd.ernet.in/users/webrequest/files/FDP_Brochure_2011.pdf