All
managers, whether newly appointed, or established, should be constantly making
sure that their own skills are kept up to date. By doing so they will either
become, or continue to be, good managers who consistently achieve results along
with their team.
PIM, the pioneer in Management
development in Pakistan since 1954, has always taken a lead role in introducing
new and effective management training programs. Keeping up with our tradition
and to meet tremendous customer demand PIM now announces its Professional
Diploma in Managerial Skills.
This
professional Diploma in Managerial Skills helps you to identify, develop and
apply managerial competencies in the organizational setting with whom you have
regular, frequent, day to day contact. The course takes a highly practical
approach to your learning enabling you to concentrate on those skills you
personally need to develop, to enhance your performance.
The following areas will be covered in the program:
ü Developing
Organizational Strategy
ü Managing and
Achieving Organizational Goals
ü Essentials
of Organizing
ü Planning and
Managing Change
ü Human
Resource Management
ü Understanding
Leadership
ü Understanding
and Motivating Employees
ü Managing
Groups and Teams
ü Delegating
for Business Success
ü Counseling
and Coaching Skills
ü Communication
and Presentation Skills
ü Managing
Conflict
ü Negotiation
Skills
ü Introduction
to Control Methodologies
ü Managing
with Information Technology
ü Basics of
Finance and Budgeting
Class lectures,
Case studies and Assignments. The participants’ performance will be judged by
quizzes, assignments, monthly exams and a final. Successful participants will
be awarded Professional Diploma.
PIM
welcomes professional holding a bachelor’s degree. The degree requirement can
be waived in special cases depending upon the knowledge and experience of the
individual. The selection will be based on interviews.
The
program is of four-month duration. Classes will be conducted twice a week
(Wednesday/Friday) in the evening from 6.00pm to 9.00pm. The fee for the entire
program is Rs.25,000/- .
ADMISSION INFORMATION
ELIGIBILITY
Admission to PIM’s Diploma for Professional Development is
given totally on merit. The candidate must possess a bachelor's degree from any
recognized university. He/she should have a minimum of two years working
experience and preferably be working in an organization. If a candidate has
passed only FA/FSC or equivalent but has more than 5 years experience, his case
may be considered for admission by PIM.
Admission to the Diploma will be cancelled if at any time, during the
course of study, the documents of the candidate are found to be
incorrect/false/invalid.
SELECTION AND ADMISSION PROCEDURE
Admission to the
Diploma is based on a systematic selection procedure.
Stage
1. Following documents are to be submitted:
a) Candidates possessing Bachelor’s Degree must submit
Application Form (duly filled), alongwith
photocopy of Bachelor’s Degree and proof of experience.
b) Candidates who do not have Bachelor’s Degree must
submit Application Form (duly filled), alongwith photocopy of Intermediate
Certificate and proof of minimum experience of five years.
Stage 2. Candidates are required to bring original
documents/testimonials at the time of interview.
PIM reserves the
right to accept or reject any candidate at the interview stage without
assigning reasons.
APPLICATION FORMS
Application forms
can be obtained from PIM, Management House, Shahrah-e-Iran, Clifton, Karachi,
from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Form must be submitted in original alongwith
above-mentioned documents/testimonials at PIM, Karachi. Last date for submission is
August 16,2008 (Limited seats). Forms can also be downloaded from PIM’s Website
http:// www.pim.com.pk.
REGISTRATION AND ENROLMENT
Participants who
clear the interview will be granted admission subject to payment of fee within
a time limit prescribed by PIM.
STATEMENT OF RULES & REGULATIONS
ATTENDANCE
Participants
are required to attend regularly all classes, computer laboratory sessions,
seminars and fieldwork as may be specified. In case, a student accumulates more
than the allowed number of absences, he/she will not be eligible for the
Diploma for Professional Development.
The
provision of absences is only for emergencies. This cannot be used on the first
day of the Diploma or before the final examination.
A
participant is allowed a maximum of 6 absences during the entire Diploma.
Participants
are required to be in time for their sessions. After 10 minutes of the start of
class, the entrant will be marked late.
Only
6 late attendances will be allowed.
It
is expected that the participants will maintain proper dress code at all times.
WITHDRAWAL
FROM THE DIPLOMA
Participants
are not allowed to withdraw from the Diploma. If a participant cannot continue
the Diploma his/her fee will be forfeited.
CONDUCT
AND DISCIPLINE
A
disciplinary action, leading to rustication, will be taken against participants
whose conduct is found objectionable at any time during the course of study. Reference
will be made to PIM’s code of conduct.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Fee for Diploma is
Rs.25,000/-. PIM offers no discount in fee. PIM reserves the right to increase
fee/charges without prior notice.
EVALUATION AND GRADING
The
performance of participants is evaluated through continuous observation of the
student’s performance in the Diploma – the extent to which he/she participates
in discussions and the case studies and exercises.
There
will be quizzes, three monthly hourly exams and final exam at the end of the
program. The total marks for passing the Diploma will be 60 out of a total of
100 marks.
Participants,
who do not meet attendance or any other eligibility criteria, will not be
allowed to appear in the final examination.
In
the rating of participants, three passing grades, A, B, and C and one failing
grade are used. In terms of their numerical equivalents, the letter grades
denote the following:
A 87
- 100
B+ 81
-86
B 72
- 80
F below
60
Students
who are unable to appear for the final exam are required to submit a written
application stating the reason for not appearing for the exam. PIM reserves the
right to approve or deny such applications. If approved, the student will be
allowed to sit for the exam within one month. Failure to do so, the student
will only be given a Certificate of Attendance.
OTHER INFORMATION
Requests through mail will be
entertained. Physical presence of an applicant is not required for obtaining
the form.
For enquiry and registration please
contact the Diploma Office, Pakistan Institute of Management, Management House,
Shahrah Iran, Clifton, Karachi-75600. Enquiries on Telephones: (021)
9251669 EPABX 9251711-14 Fax Nos: (021) 9251715 & 9251716 E-Mail: pimkhi@pim.com.pk, Web
Site: http://www.pim.com.pk
IMPORTANT DATES
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·
Last date of submission of forms August 16, 2008
·
Interviews August
19-20, 2008 ·
Payment of fees August 22-23, 2008 ·
Commencement of Classes August
27, 2008 |