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July 5, 2013

Note: Launch of 2 year energy management programme

IMI-Kolkata is planning to launch a two year Executive Post Graduate
Diploma in Energy Management Programme designed for enhancement
of executive students for careers in energy sector.
Approval Granted: AICTE approval has already been granted for launching the
programme.
Programme Structure: The first year consists of three trimesters and the second
year consists of five trimesters. The final trimester (Trimester VIII) includes
Project courses / Dissertation, equivalent to six course credit. Classes shall be
organized on weekends. There shall be 18 courses in the first year and 18
courses in the second year i.e. 36 courses in 2 years.
Class size and composition: The programme is targeted towards executive
students who want to develop careers in energy sector. We are targeting a class
size of 30 students which seem to be a feasible size as we have plans to
approach all the large firms in this sector.
Expected intangible benefits: Increasing brand image of IMI Kolkata and
networking with companies in the energy space. This may also result in benefits
for AIPM in terms of joint projects and training opportunities.
Programme Launch & Special Topics: The programme is expected to be launched
from January 1, 2014 as discussed with Mr. Gautam Ray, ED (HR&Admin), CESC
Ltd. Also some special topics as suggested shall be included in the programem:
a) Managing Technology & Technical Efficiency b) Regulatory, Policy& tariff
Setting in Energy Sector c) Sector Structure and Evolution d) Resource
Management & Resource Acquisition e) Renewable Energy in the Energy Sector.
Programme Marketing: The programme shall be marketed by IMI Kolkata with
help from Mr. Gautam Ray, ED (HR&Admin) in clooboration with AIPM. CESCs
long presence, deep expertise and wide reach would effectively help in
marketing the programme.

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Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Energy

Management
1. The Programme
IMI-Kolkatas two year Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Energy
Management is designed for enhancement of executive students for careers
in energy sector. The program equips executive students with strong conceptual,
functional and operational skills to manage energy sector business in an
integrated manner. The emphasis is on developing a holistic manager with a
vision to take on the challenges of the future.

2. Program Objective
The program has been offered with the following objectives.

To build awareness about the socio-economic environment, both domestic

& international and its implications for businesses

To hone analytical and problem solving skills using modern day managerial
tools to enhance decision making capabilities in general and energy sector in
particular.

To impart state-of-art skills and knowledge in functional areas of

management with the objective of preparing students for cross-functional
positions in the energy sector companies and industry.

To develop leadership qualities integrated with strong values and

positive attitude to take the organizations to a higher level and assume
bigger responsibilities

3. Program Duration
IMI-Kolkata follows the trimester system with the academic calendar beginning in
January 2014. Each term being 13 weeks duration.
The first year consists of three trimesters and the second year consists of three
trimesters. The final trimester (Trimester VIII) includes Project courses /
Dissertation, equivalent to six course credit.

4. Eligibility for Admission

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To be eligible for admission to the EPGDEM Program, the participants must
possess a Bachelors degree or equivalent, with a minimum of 50% aggregate
marks or equivalent in any discipline, recognized by the Association of Indian
Universities for admission to post-graduate programs. The bachelors degree or
equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate must entail a minimum of
three years education after completing higher secondary schooling under the
10+2 system or equivalent. The candidate should have a minimum of 2 years
work experience.

5. Curriculum
The course for the EPGDEM program is spread over seven terms, each term
being of 13 weeks. The first three terms are essentially devoted to core courses,
across different areas of management. These are aimed at providing the
executive students the conceptual understanding of the functional areas.
Courses shall be tailored to the requirements of the students and sectoral
dynamics.

5.1

Core Courses

Sl.
1.

TRIMESTER I

TRIMESTER II

TRIMESTER III

Business Communication

Cost and Management

Operations Management

Accounting
2.

Managerial Economics

Macro Economics Theory

Marketing Management II

and Policy
3.

Information Technology for

Marketing Management I

Financial Management II

Financial Management I

Research Methods in

Decision Making
4.

Business Mathematics &

Statistics

5.

Management

Financial Accounting &

Human Resource

Strategy Formulation,

Analysis

Management

Implementation &
Business Ethics

6.

Organizational Behaviour

Management Information

Business Decision and

Systems

Management of Energy
Sector: Focus on Power
Sector

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5.2

Elective courses

Courses in the 2nd year are designed to offer students an opportunity to pursue
their interests in various power sectors. The electives have been designed
especially for executive students in the power sector.
Tentative list of elective courses, offered during the 2nd year of study, is given
below from which students shall select 5 courses in each term.

Sl.

TRIMESTER IV
1.

2.

3.

4.

TRIMESTER V

TRIMESTER VI

Managing technology

Sector Structure and

Regulatory, Policy& tariff

& Technical Efficiency

Evolution

Setting in Energy Sector

Renewable Energy in

Cost Management in

Business Law in the

the Energy Sector

the Energy Sector

Energy Sector

Business Decision and

Financial Reporting of

Resource Management &

Management of Oil

the companies in the

Resource Acquisition

Sector

Energy Sector

Business Decision and

Derivatives and

Management of Gas

Security Analysis

Change Management

Sector
5.

Business Decision and

Supply Chain and

Workplace Discipline and

Management of Non-

Logistics Management

Industrial Relations

Project Management

Coaching and Mentoring

Conventional Energy
Sector
6.

Financial Management
in the Energy Sector

Performance
Management System

6. Pedagogy
The Pedagogy would be a combination of lectures, case discussions,
presentations, assignments and project work. The primary emphasis would be on
interactive and participative methods of learning. Faculty for the program is
primarily in house from IMI-Kolkata but may also include visiting faculty. Guest

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lectures from industry practitioners are also organized to expose students to the
current business environment.

7. Schedule of classes
Classes for the EPGDEM program would be held on Saturdays from 2:00 P.M. to
8:00 P.M. and on Sundays from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. to suit the requirements of
the programs. Attendance in all classes is compulsory. Classes shall tentatively
begin, from the 1st week of January 2014.
Also, classes on weekdays are being explored for candidates on nomination
basis.

8. Evaluation
Emphasis is laid on continuous evaluation of an executive students performance
through the six terms, culminating in a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
score, over a 10 point scale, being awarded.

9. Programme Economics
The expected programme surplus in Rs. Lakhs is provided below:
Expected number of Students
Item
Revenues
Fees: 6 Lakhs per
student
Expenses
15 Nos. Optional
Courses taught by
visiting faculty @ 1.5
Lakhs per course
1 Programme Dean
1 Programme Faculty
Administrative
Expenses
Marketing Expenses

30
25
20
(All figures in Rs.
Lakhs)
180

150

120

22.5
30
24

22.5
30
24

22.5
30
24

12
30

12
30

12
30

Programme Surplus
61.5
31.5
1.5
* First year compulsory courses to be taught by internal faculty.
Expected Programme Profitability: Varies from Rs. 61.5 Lakhs to Rs. 1.5 lakhs
based on the number of participants.

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