PAKISTAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
DIPLOMAS FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
DIPLOMAS FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
DIPLOMA IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
PIM's DIPLOMAS FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
It gives me great pleasure to announce the 5th intake of PIM’s Diplomas for Professional Development in specialized areas of Management, starting from November 20, 2006.
“The only constant is Change” and the rest is changing. The challenges of 21st century and the rise of global market have created specific demands on organizations to constantly work on improving their performance and operating efficiencies. This can only be done through a continuous drive for the up-gradation of their Human Resources.
Working executives therefore, need to periodically enhance their skills and knowledge not only to improve performance in their present positions but also increase their ability to compete tomorrow.
Keeping in view, the needs and requirements of practicing managers, PIM started its Diploma programs in September 2003 in specialized areas of Management, which have enabled participants to acquire latest techniques and information in their fields in relatively short period.
This is in addition to PIM’s Management Development Program, which has been running successfully for the last 52 years, and its evening MBA program, which has been launched in 1998.
These Diplomas are designed and taught by PIM’s highly experienced faculty as well as industry professionals.
The duration of these Diplomas is four months. At the conclusion of the classes Participants have to pass examination to acquire the Diploma for Professional Development in their respective areas of specializations.
PIM with a track record of 52 years has proven that career development of individuals takes place when training is a triangular relationship between individual managers, their organizations and PIM. This will be the underlying cornerstone of PIM’s Diplomas. I am pleased to invite the working managers and the organizations, to participate in these Diplomas and benefit from this unique opportunity.
Zarrar R. Zubair
The Pakistan Institute of Management (PIM) was set up in 1954 as a non-profit organization with the mandate to "Take a lead role in management development in Pakistan". Over the last 52 years PIM has consistently endeavored to propagate and foster professional management in Pakistan and its basic philosophy has been, "progress through better management". Since the early 1960's PIM has been recognized as the market leader in the field of Management Training and Development for in-service managers from all sectors of the economy. To date, PIM has conducted 6,464 management training courses and has trained 137,397 managers. Annually, PIM conducts 350 training Programs and trains over 5,000 managers.
PIM training courses are famous for their practicality, innovativeness and high standards. The environment in PIM's training courses is dynamic, the training style is informal, the level of discussion is very intense and the learning content very high.
The foundations of PIM's success have been built on dedicated professionalism, an in-depth understanding of the Pakistani market, a very practical and thorough training technique and a long term non-profit oriented strategy of business.
PIM has the largest standing full time faculty of any training institution in Pakistan. PIM's full time faculty is supported and backed by an extensive roster of adjunct and visiting faculty members who are recognized professionals in their own areas of expertise.
PIM operates from fully equipped, spacious, modern, self-owned, custom-built facilities in Karachi (Head Office) and Lahore (Branch Office).
DIPLOMAS FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
THE NEED
There has been a long-standing demand from PIM’s client group to offer a professional management program in the evening for working executives who need a professional qualification other than an academic MBA.
THE OBJECTIVE
The objective of these Diplomas is to provide participants an opportunity to upgrade their professional knowledge and skills in their respective fields through an intensive and structured learning experience.
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
The training methodology includes class lectures, case studies, and assignments. The participants’ performance will be monitored through quizzes monthly hourly exams and at the end of these Diplomas participants will be tested by a comprehensive exam. Successful participants will be awarded a Professional Diploma.
DURATION
The duration of all these Diplomas is 4 months. Classes will be conducted twice a week in the evenings from 6:00-9:00 P.M.
Business leaders and experts have proclaimed, “Project Management is the wave of the future.” The corporate jungle has a new species: the project manager who will fill the void created by the extinction of middle management triggered by reengineering of traditional organization into a flatter IT based ones. Every organization has to change. Managing that change is the role of a project manager. Enhancing or developing your Project skills will make you a vital team player in this change process as well as enhancing your employment opportunities and career development.
This Diploma will emphasize the importance of project management in the development of a country and will familiarize participants with the skills necessary to initiate, plan, implement, monitor and close projects.
Some of programme features are:
· Nine knowledge Areas (from project initiation to close out), based on Project Management Body of knowledge established by Project Management Institute, PMI, USA, 2004 edition.
· Earned Value Project Management
· Critical Chain Project Management
· Preparation for “Project Management Professionals, PMP certification” awarded by PMI, USA
· Computer Application to Project Management in Web based environment
In addition to above, following recent developments in Project management will be addressed:
· Application of Theory of Constraints in Project Management, popularly known as “Critical Chain Project Management”
· Earned Value Project Management
· Preparation for International Certification “Project Management Professionals, (PMP)” Examination conducted by Project Management Institute, PMI, USA
· Computer Application to Project Management in WEB based environment
The diploma has been designed for managers, project coordinators, product development managers and all persons who work on projects in both private and public sector organizations.
DIPLOMA IN SUPPLY
CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Supply Chain Management represents a significant change in how most organizations view themselves. Traditionally, firms view themselves as having customers and suppliers. Historically, a firm did not consider the potential for either its supplier or its customer to become a partner. In many industries each firm was very competitive with its suppliers and customers, fearing they would be taken advantage of by them.
The power of supply chain management is its potential to include the customers and suppliers as partners in supplying the goods or services provided by a supply chain.
Supply Chain has been defined as all processes starting from the supply of initial raw materials, to the ultimate consumption of the finished product. These include all the processes linking various supplier-user companies. Supply Chain Management (SCM), therefore is the design, maintenance, and operation of supply chain processes for satisfaction of end user needs.
This Diploma gives the participants an excellent familiarization with concepts and techniques in the subject. The material is based on a body of knowledge that has evolved over the past 50 years.
After completing the Diploma, the participants will have strengthened their knowledge of supply chain management that can be used in their work environment. It will also provide a basis for further study leading to National/International certification.
Following areas will be covered:
Definitions and concepts for
v Planning and Controlling
v Flow of Materials
· into, through, and out of an organization
· from initial raw materials to the ultimate consumption of the finished product
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v Introduction to Supply Chain Management v Forecasting v Master Planning v Material Requirements Planning v Capacity Management and Production Activity Control |
v Inventory Fundamentals v Inventory Management v Warehousing v Physical Distribution and Logistics v Sourcing and Purchasing |
Professional working in materials management, physical distribution and logistics areas or those professional who need to understand how their job affects the production and on-time delivery of products to customers.
DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
The PIM Diploma in Human Resource Management (HRM) is designed to develop practical skills across a range of personnel activities and to ensure that participants have an understanding of modern HRM practices.
The Diploma provides an overview of the main HRM in order to provide a conceptual and practical basis for student learning. It develops such theories by examining the main techniques involved in managing Human Resources. It also encourages students to draw on their own experience to develop a clear understanding and practical working knowledge of Human Resource Management.
The Diploma examines the following areas:
· Meeting Present and Emerging Strategic Human Resource Challenges
· Personnel Planning and Recruitment
· Testing and Selecting Employees
· Training and Developing Employees
· Appraising Performance
· Managing Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining
· Managing Careers
· Respecting Employees Rights and Managing Discipline
· Protecting Safety and Health
It is aimed at people who have been given, or are about to be given, responsibility for areas of HRM in their own organizations. It is also suitable for those who wish to progress into a career in HRM.
ELIGIBILITY
Admission to PIM’s Diplomas 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 two photocopies of Bachelor’s Degree and proof of experience.
b) Candidates who do not have Bachelor’s Degree must submit Application Form (duly filled), alongwith two photocopies 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 October 12, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during Ramazan and from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in all other days. The Form must be submitted in original alongwith above-mentioned documents/testimonials at PIM, Karachi. Last date for submission is November 13, 2006. (Limited seats – first come first served basis). Forms can also be downloaded from PIM’s Website http:// www.pim.com.pk.
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 lectures, computer laboratory sessions, seminars and fieldwork as may be specified. In case, a student accumulates more than the allowed number of absences, he 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 each Diploma is Rs. 25,000/-. (Lump Sum) 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 semester. 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.
Participants who are unable to pass the examination in their first attempt, will be allowed to make one more attempt within next four months. Failing which, they will get certificate of attendance only.
Requests through mail will be entertained. Physical presence of an applicant is not required for obtaining the form.
Karachi
For enquiry and registration please contact the Program 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
Submission of Forms November 13, 2006
Interviews November 15-16, 2006
Payment of fees November 17-18, 2006
Commencement of Classes November 20, 2006