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ENTREPRENEURIAL MBA

indexIntroduction 1

Messages from the President and Academicians 3

Why do you need an Entrepreneurial MBA? 5

How does the Programme Address the need of an Entrepreneur? 5

Programme Philosophy 6

Unique Features of the Programme 6

EMBA Curriculum Drivers 9

The Course Curriculum 10

Non- Credit Courses and Flow of the Programmeme 11

Curriculum Differentiators for the Entrepreneurs 12

Academic Requirements And Admission Criteria 13

Reflections from Alumni and Current Students 14

Beyond the Curriculum 16

AU Governors 16

VISIONA temple of higher learning, engaged in gathering, generating, extending, storing and disseminating knowledge relevant to the societal needs, offering multidisciplinary programmes to students with emphasis on their all-round development.

AHMEDABAD EDUCATION SOCIETYAhmedabad Education Society (AES) is established in 1935. Ever since then, it has spread the light of knowledge and wisdom in diverse fields of education and established new benchmarks of excellence. AES and its promoters have directly and indirectly been instrumental in pioneering many institutions of higher learning, to become one of the best education societies of Western India.

Over the last 75 years AES and its promoters have been directly and indirectly instrumental in pioneering many institutions of higher learning such as Ahmedabad Textile Industries Research Association (AURA), Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), National Institute of Design (NID) Ahmedabad, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA) etc. It has also promoted Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University (CEPT University) focusing on architecture, urban planning and related faculties. It was amongst the first ones to start a Commerce college (H.L. College of Commerce) and the first in India to start a College of Pharmacy (L.M. College of Pharmacy).

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AHMEDABAD UNIVERSITY (AU)In June 2009, Ahmedabad Education Society established the Ahmedabad University, with the philosophy to provide International Standards of education. The University strives to provide professional, contemporary and career-oriented education that is rooted in Indian ethos. Through various Undergraduate and Post-graduate programmes and courses, the University continues to live up to its motto of providing “GLOBAL EDUCATION AT LOCAL COST, CONTEXT AND ETHOS'.

Ahmedabad University (AU) is recognized by UGC as a state private University.

THE CAMPUSAhmedabad University- AMSoM campus is situated in "Gujarat" the country's most dynamic industrial state that contributes significantly to the economic development of the nation. The AMSoM campus is centrally located at the heart of the vibrant city of Ahmedabad neighboring premium educational institutes such as ATIRA, CEPT, IIM, PRL etc. This provides a thriving and pulsating academic ambience. The classrooms are designed to meet international standards; each classroom is equipped with high-speed wireless internet access and high-end presentation facilities. The campus also includes a state-of-the-art computer center and a library providing both printed and electronic resources to facilitate research activities and the use of contemporary learning methods. Students can also tap into the networks and resources of other related institutes associated with AES like the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A) and National Institute of Design (NID) and others.

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MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT AND ACADEMICIANS

"Gujarat is the home of the entrepreneurial spirit. We have so many second and third generation entrepreneurial businesses that need professionalism to guide them into the new business age. The EMBA programmeme will give students with entrepreneurial ambitions and students coming from business backgrounds the opportunity to explore diverse facets of professionalism that they can utilize to successfully grow their businesses beyond boundaries."

Shri Sanjay Lalbhai(CMD, Arvind Ltd.) President, Governing Body, Ahmedabad University

Family businesses are the backbone of the Indian economy. However, sooner or later they face challenges relating to accountability, generational change, renewal and professionalism, among others. How these challenges are handled osten makes the difference between success and failure.

Therefore it is of utmost importance that the new generation that is poised to take over these businesses is educated about these challenges. Our flagship EMBA programmeme is designed to help the participants confront precisely these challenges. It is an innovative design that combines domestic and international learning as well as theory and practice. It is the perfect setting for participants to think about scaling new heights in their personal and professional lives.

Dr. Shailendra Raj MehtaProvost, Ahmedabad University

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"What family driven businesses or entrepreneurial ventures need is progressive professionalism. That is what transforms them from SMEs to Industry Champions. The AU EMBA is designed to deliver this."

Shri Prafull AnubhaiChairman, Board of Management, Ahmedabad University

"The EMBA programmeme will shape the world view of its students to operate in a globalised economic environment. Budding entrepreneurs and scions of family managed businesses will be sensitised to the need to blend entrepreneurship with professionalism, risk with systems and process, intuition and judgment with analysis, change with continuity, leadership with humanity and creativity with everything. Students will develop insights that will help them lead their organizations to a higher orbit."

Achal Bakeri Chairman and Managing Director, Symphony Limited

“Several new ventures and new initiatives of family businesses do not see the light of the day. The reasons may be many; but important among them could be the lack of formal and relevant education that is weaved together with the dream of a potential entrepreneur and facts of business. We sincerely and successfully attempt to bring many supporting hands together for “the learning by doing” of the budding entrepreneurs and wards of family business owners.”

Dr. Bhavesh Patel Dean Amrut Mody School of Management, Ahmedabad University

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WHY DO YOU NEED AN ENTREPRENEURIAL MBA?Entrepreneurs are the creators of wealth in the society. The development of any economy is largely dependent on entrepreneurs of the country. Gujarat being the hub of entrepreneurs, there is a deep rooted need to become an entrepreneur in today’s young generation. The role of education is highly crucial to develop and nurture entrepreneurial and innovative capabilities in an individual.

Entrepreneurial MBA programmeme is designed for those who aspire to start a new business or expand and diversify the existing business. This unique two year programmeme brings out the entrepreneurial thinking, passion and action orientation in an individual with the required knowledge and lifelong skills to become a successful entrepreneur.

To bring about this difference, EMBA has joined hands with Cambridge University in the development and design of the course structure to live up to its commitment of providing education of international standards locally. To the aspiring entrepreneur, this course is an onerous learning platform that ingrains the confidence and ability to ideate, strategize and develop a business model. While for a student with family business background, it is a master training programmeme to capitalize on family strengths and professionalize a family business to drive high performances, ensure shareholder loyalty and sustain healthy family relationships. To sum up our philosophy, we’re creating job creators, not job-seekers.

HOW DOES THE PROGRAM ADDRESS THE NEED OF AN ENTREPRENEUR?The curriculum of the programmeme is designed aster closely understanding the needs of an entrepreneur. Broadly, an individual needs i). Entrepreneurial thinking ii). Knowledge and skill set and iii). Support and mentoring by experts, to start and be successful in the business endeavors. The curriculum has taken care of all three elements in the programmeme by focusing activities such as out bound training and self-learning modules, wide coverage of functional knowledge and skill development courses, summer internship in the related industries, international immersion for global exposure and Light House Project as a pilot project to develop a business plan a new start-up or to expand the existing business.

• Developing entrepreneurial thinking

• Gaining required knowledge and skills to start and run a business

• Triple mentoring by family, faculty and industry mentors on the Light House Project

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PROGRAM PHILOSOPHYThe curriculum of EMBA programmeme is specially designed for aspiring entrepreneurs. It is a master training programmeme to capitalize on entrepreneurial strengths of the participants and family strengths if the participant belongs to a family business background and to professionalize a family business to drive high performances while ensuring shareholder loyalty and sustaining healthy family relationships

3 R’s in courses and resourcesTo ensure the right outcomes through the course curriculum, all the courses are developed keeping at the centre the course philosophy which revolves around three ‘R’s. I) Rigour II) Relevance III) Relationships.

• Rigour in the curriculum

• Relevance to the entrepreneurship and family businesses

• Relationships with all the stakeholders and generations

involved in the business venture

This philosophy has been kept in mind while designing the entire EMBA curriculum. The courses offer projects and theories that are relevant to the participants’ businesses, in a highly rigorous manner. The third ‘R’ is about strengthening the relations of all stakeholders of the programmeme. The provisions are made in each course to provide opportunities to strengthen the relations amongst different stakeholders of the programmeme.

The curriculum is designed to help the next generation entrepreneurs to take their businesses to the next level. The curriculum focuses on developing a complete understanding of one’s own business, confidence to take it ahead and ability to strategize for further growth.

UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM

Curriculum Featuresà Curriculum with the philosophy of rigour, relevance and relationships

à Credit and non-credit courses delivered in the format of classroom delivery, experiential learning, field work, projects, workshops etc.

à The courses are grouped for focus in three critical areas: Building Foundation (BF) courses, Know-Your-Business (KYB) courses and Grow-Your-Business (GYB) courses

à There are skills and attitude building courses in addition to knowledge based courses.

à Uniquely designed Initial one month of self-development programmeme “Project Gulliver (let the journey begin)“ with a focus on self-awareness, leadership development, team building and overall development of a balanced personality. This programmeme will have residential component anywhere in India along with other actively engaging activities.

à Internship of 6 to 8 weeks duration in a related or unrelated industry (different from the candidates own firm)

à International immersion with focus on the academic and cultural experience needed for shaping family business and for nurturing entrepreneurship zeal. Currently the International Immersion is at the Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (CfEL), Judge Business School, and University of Cambridge, who also give certificate of attendance.

à The heart of the programmeme is “The Light House Project (LHP)”, specially designed for budding entrepreneurs as well as family business members, which involves preparing a business plan either for a new start up or for expansion or diversification of an existing business. It encompasses phases in India and abroad and culminates into a business plan, which can be presented for funding.

Rigour

Relationships Relevance

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Delivery Featuresà Wide options for pedagogy such as case discussions, project based

learning, simulation exercises and so on, for making the topic interesting and relevant

à Business Rendezvous – a uniquely designed course to understand the journey of one’s own business and the struggle of the family members. (Relevance for budding entrepreneurs?)

à Workshops – such as Creativity and Innovation, Personal Growth and Professional Development

Programmeme Features

à 2 year full time programmeme divided into four semesters. Each course has a credit weightage and one credit is equivalent to 15 class room teaching hours during the semester.

à Credit system

à Continuous evaluation

à A detailed and well-focused International Immersion Programme for global cultural and academic exposure, designed for the benefits of potential entrepreneurs and family business members. Academic part of the programmeme is compulsory for all students.

Enabling Featuresà KYB-GYB projects in every course

à Mentoring support

à Faculty mentor

à Family mentor

à Industry mentor

à Industrial visits

à Networking sessions

à Entrepreneurial lectures

à International Immersion: Every student will undergo the International Immersion programmeme

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EMBA CURRICULUM DRIVERSThe AU EMBA curriculum is designed to help the next generation entrepreneurs to take their businesses to the next level. A complete understanding of one’s own business, confidence to take it ahead and ability to strategize and therefore grow one’s business are taken care of in designing the curriculum. The course work is segregated into the following modules:

1. Building Foundation (BF)

2. Know your business (KYB) Component

3. Grow your business (GYB) Component

Building FoundationThese modules aim to enhance the ability to communicate and conduct one's self in a confident and professional manner. These courses will build the attitude of inquisitiveness, consistent self-development, and entrepreneurial motivation in the participants

Know Your BusinessThe Know your business (KYB) module is delivered with a specific focus of enabling the participant in knowing his/her own business thoroughly. The courses taken up under this umbrella ensure that through the correct blend of theory and practice/project work the participants are exposed to the business practices prevalent in their industry. At the end of this module the participant is likely to understand the business as an owner would generally do. The participant is required to make presentations in front of family members and Industry experts in order to prove the learning value.

Grow Your BusinessThe Grow your business (GYB) module is directed towards expanding one's existing business. The participant is expected to have an eye for detailing which will lead to the confidence for formulating and implementing growth strategies related to the existing business or the start up.

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THE COURSE CURRICULUMFollowing are all compulsory courses for all students. Each course has a credit weightage and one credit is equal to 15 class room teaching hours during a semester.

The list of credit courses is given below:

Area Course Name

Communication Business Communication

Professional Development

Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship Theories and Practices

Family Business Management Family Business Management and Policies

Succession Planning and Professionalization

Business Rendezvous

Financial Management Accounting for Business

Financial Management

Management Accounting

New Enterprise Financing and Business Valuation

Enterprise Risk Management

Taxation for business decisions

General Management Business Economics

Persuasion and Negotiations

Ethical Leadership

Business Environment

Business Sustainability and Growth

Creativity and Innovation (workshop)

IPR and Business laws

Statistics for Business Decisions

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Operations Management Supply Chain and Logistics Management

Lean Enterprise Management (field / project based)

Human Resource Management Human Behaviour at work

Human Resource Management

Organizational Development

Personality Mapping and Leadership development

Information System IT for entrepreneurs

Management Information systems

Light House Project Pre international immersion

At international immersion

Post international immersion

Marketing Management Basics of Marketing

Marketing for Entrepreneurs

International Marketing Environment

and Opportunities

Import Export documentation and procedures

Experiential Modules Personal Growth

Project Gulliver

Business Shadowing and Internship

Optional Courses Journey of an Entrepreneur

NON CREDIT DEVELOPMENT COURSES In addition to the credit courses each student is required to complete the non-credit required courses with ‘satisfactory’ level performance. The list of non-credit required courses is given below:

Creativity and Business Innovation Workshop

Entrepreneurial Talks

Personal Growth Workshop

Business Rendezvous Assignment

Reader’s Nest

Managing Diversities and Cross Cultures Workshop

THE FLOW OF THE PROGRAMJuly End – Orientation Week

August – Dec – 1 Semester

Jan – April – 2ⁿ Semester

May – June – Summer Internship (6 to 8 Weeks)

July – Mid August – Pre Cambridge (LHP class room preparations, mentoring)

Mid-August – Mid Sept – International immersion

Oct – Dec – Post Cambridge (Report preparations and presentation)

Jan – April – 4 Semester

In the first year a net of one month of outbound programmeme -“Project Gulliver” will be conducted (Subject to the availability of the accommodation and professional experts.)Flow of the Programmeme is indicative only and may be subject to need based variations.

EVALUATIONContinuous Application of Learning

Ability to apply the classroom learning in their own business or business ideas through assignments

Periodic presentation in various subjects in front of the mentors

Culminating Light House Project presentation and report in front of Family, Industry and Faculty Mentors.

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CURRICULUM DIFFERENTIATORS FOR THE ENTREPRENEURSPROJECT GULLIVER

Project Gulliver (Let the Journey Begin) is an integral part of the EMBA programmeme that aims to give participants an exposure to the less realized but important realities and practices of everyday life. From participants doing their own daily chores to travelling with a backpack for adventure anywhere across the country, to practicing yoga and meditation, the "EMBA Gullivers" will learn skills such as team work, time management, leadership and self help. Various activities in Project Gulliver shall imbibe self realization, a sense of self respect and appreciation for others in all its participants. Project Gulliver is module based, is spread across all semesters and may have a residential component anywhere in India.

PERSONAL GROWTH AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Analytical techniques and subjective managerial knowledge, when put to practice, requires sost skills and a professional understanding of routinely dealing with colleagues, sub-ordinates and delegates, in order to succeed. Keeping this simplest of knowledge in mind, we have inculcated workshops, seminars and lectures to create ‘live’ opportunities for students to observe, reflect upon, and develop knowledge necessary for their own personal growth.

BUSINESS RENDEZVOUS ASSIGNMENT

“Business Rendezvous” is introduced with a though that “History is a great teacher” where participants dig deep into the journey of their own businesses and the struggle of their family. This diary of their business motivates them to achieve higher goals for the business by keeping their family values and ethics at heart.

SUMMER INTERNSHIP

The EMBA think-tank believes that, It is important to work in some other organization before joining your own. However, it is more relevant if this experience is in some related organization. The institute facilitates Internship in any related firm (other than own) for about 6 to 8 weeks at the end of the first year and it is a compulsory requirement of the programmeme.

CAMBRIDGE MODULES IMMERSION PROGRAMMEME

International exposure is needed for shaping any family business, taking it to greater heights and thus nurturing entrepreneurship zeal. Currently, Judge Business School, Cambridge University hosts EMBA participants for four weeks under International Immersion Module. The participants undergo class room sessions, industrial visits, networking sessions with related industry leaders and individual mentoring for the business plan with international experts at Cambridge University. However, the immersion module likely to get extended in countries like Japan and China for enhanced perspective of international markets.

Project GulliverField

trips

Industry Visits

Entrepreneurial talks

Summer Internship International

Immersion

Light house project

LIGHT HOUSE PROJECT

The heart of the programmeme is “The Light House Project (LHP)”, for preparing a business plan for either a new start up or expansion or diversification of existing business. The module offers guided sessions by experts for preparing a business plan and is closely monitored by industry experts, faculty mentors and family mentors. It encompasses phases in India and abroad and culminates into a business plan. The eligible participants get an opportunity to present their plan in-front of funding agencies at the end of the course. Apart from the graded courses, the programmeme also offers opportunities to network with related industry leaders through right kind of platforms.

ENTREPRENEURIAL TALKS

Direct interaction with leaders of pioneering business houses, business oriented workshops and seminars, guest lectures and group talks by successful and eminent business personalities enable students to closely examine the personality of an entrepreneur and their ways of dealing with business situations. Apart from different leadership and management styles, secrets of the trade, the darker side of leadership and the failure stories are also important areas of these talks.

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ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS AND ADMISSION CRITERIAFor Whom

Best suited for University graduates and postgraduates in various academic disciplines, who either have a family business background or who wish to start an entrepreneurial venture of their own.

Important Dates

Application forms for July 2015-2017 batch Available Now

Admission Process - rolling admissions Open

Commencement of Programmeme July, 2015

Eligibility Criteria

à The candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India, with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates) or equivalent CGPA, of any University incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956.

à Candidates in the final year of Bachelor's degree course may also apply.

à A valid CMAT/CAT/GMAT/MAT or equivalent MBA entrance test score.

à Candidates who have not appeared for any of the above entrance tests will be required to appear for the institute's entrance test.

Programmeme Fees

The tuition fee for the programmeme is Rs.9, 00,000 including academic charges for the Cambridge module and reading material. Accommodation, food and travel cost for both the modules are not included.

Admission Process

The admission to AMSoM EMBA follows a 3-step merit based approach:

1. Submitting result of the bachelor's / previous degree along with submitting the duly filled application form and essay. The essay is supposed to be a brief personal write up and a write-up on the candidate's family business or the intended entrepreneurial venture.

2. Appearing for an entrance test which will check the Entrepreneurial Quotient of the candidate.

3. Appearing for a Personal Interview at AMSoM Campus or through teleconference, specifically to judge the leadership potential, interpersonal skills and involvement in the current business.

Notes:

The tuition fees is payable in 4 installments over two years

The Ahmedabad University reserves the right to revise the programmeme fees

The refund of any fee is subject to the refund policy prevailing at the time of seeking are fund

It is mandatory for all to live in the accommodation arranged by the school during the International Immersion module and out bound programmeme under Project Gulliver module

Additional Cost:

Visa and Travel (Airfare / local conveyance) for the International Immersion Module

Lodging and Boarding for the International Immersion Module and Project Gulliver

Accommodation during field trips and travel associated with field trips at India or abroad

Field trip related expenses

The Benefits

A unique 3-in-1 advantage

1. Entrepreneurial-MBA degree from Ahmedabad University, Certificate of international immersion

2. An implementable business plan at the end of the 2nd year with an opportunity to present in-front of funding agencies.

3. Ample networking opportunities locally as well as globally

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REFLECTIONS FROM ALUMNI AND CURRENT STUDENTS

Enrolling in EMBA is a valuable investment for me. In addition to broadening my perspective on family business management, it has helped me to grow both professionally and personally. I have gained a lot of experiences since I came here. There is always the desire to learn new things and acquire the growth. It has also helped me to strength all the veins that is required to nourish roots of my business. The spirit of co-operation and competitive environment on campus encourages me to interact, brainstorm and accomplish my goals. It has been a truly valuable learning experience for me. I am determined to become a successful entrepreneur and AMSoM is the best campus to get myself organized for it.

Sunny R Parihar EMBA – 2014 – 2015 Batch, H.K Malvi Industries Private limited

When I commenced the programmeme, I gave myself fisteen months to challenge my thinking, change my outlook and choose my next step. The EMBA gave me the opportunity to put myself on the forefront in dealing with strategic business issues and professional coaching which refined my leadership and management skills, engaged with interactive academic lectures with strong credible industry links. Also programmeme's focus on problem solving using real life scenarios was the perfect grounding for working in any fast-paced and dynamic business environment. AU EMBA’s immersion programmeme with JUDGE BUSINESS SCHOOL, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY was a life-changing experience for me. Studying at CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY gave me access to one of the world’s greatest universities – providing best atmosphere to study, networking, and a resourceful platform for budding entrepreneurs. The Cambridge module has provided a deep understanding of the classic and new disciplines of business management, prepared me to walk into any business or function and add value. It has developed my capacity to transform business and ensured me to have real opportunity to test those skills at my business.

Rushabh ShahEMBA 2013-14

A year of E-MBA programmeme is very important for me because this programmeme had helped me to choose the correct business model for my existing business, this programmeme made me able to extend my family business to the higher level.as well as doing something of my own. Core faculties of AU as well as Guest faculties are very good. Learning from leaders was one of the best experiences during My E-MBA journey. Faculty mentoring had helped us till the end in Light House Project.

And a month of Cambridge immersion Is like cherry on the top of cake. Cambridge has lots of inspiration and enthusiasm in its air. Every day in Cambridge University had taught us a lot.

Zeel Raval EMBA Batch 2013-14

Of the 52 years of my life ,I have been a first generation entrepreneur for 33 years Although having considerably made my name in the Industry I belong to , I realized that in today’s competitive and ever changing business environment, my traditional knowledge and experience of working would not be enough to take the business to the next level. Hence, I decided to join AMSoM - EMBA along with my 23 year old daughter. The objective was simple – understanding the complexities of business management in a structured manner . Bottom line is I wanted to be as updated as the next generation. With all honesty, what I have learnt at AMSoM - EMBA is truly an eye opener. I realized that I knew just one perspective to business management really well! The rest were either things I discounted in value or which I had never explored - even aster being in business for so long. AMSoM - EMBA offers all that is required to shape students into fine entrepreneurs – however, students too need to take the initiative and absorb all of it. The Know your business - Grow your business model is simple but profound. The more you know your business and learn about it, the more you will earn by bringing in the best of practices. As an EMBA entrepreneur, I call it the ‘Save Money – Earn Money’ model. I can literally imagine the millions I would have saved had I had this knowledge when I started into business.

Himanshu Shah, EMBA 2014-2015 Batch, Chief Mentor, SOI Live Marketing and Events

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REFLECTIONS FROM ALUMNI AND CURRENT STUDENTS

I can honestly say my EMBA experience has been one of the best experiences I have had during my post-graduation. Not only was the entire programmeme interesting, but also the fact that students from various business backgrounds were brought together in a discussion based setting challenged us to listen to viewpoints that we otherwise may have never thought of.

Kartik MamlatdarnaEMBA Batch 2011-12, Director, Duracon Cement Pvt. Ltd.

My one month at the University of Cambridge during the EMBA programmeme was undoubtedly the most exhilarating, life changing and defining experience. It revealed a world of unlimited opportunities to me. It definitely ranks as the best education offered anywhere in the world. I met students from dozens of countries and scholars who fueled my intellectual curiosity. I support AMSoM in gratitude for the experience it gave me and also to enable it to afford the same experience to future generations.

Anoli Shah EMBA Batch 2011-12,Director, PPEC Ltd. (Plastic Products Engineering Company Ltd.)

EMBA to me is a complete package of formal business oriented education that would position me better in the field of family business. International exposure at one of the best universities in the world, This course has granted me good industry interaction which would enable me to connect the theory with the practical application. Awe-inspiring list of professors have made the learning process simpler and effective. Being from the field of hospitality and retail, certain business techniques, both qualitative and quantitative were lacking in me. This course helped me bridge the divide between my work experience and my deficiencies in being a successful entrepreneur

Malav J VaruEMBA Batch 2010-2011

The EMBA programmeme has given me a mix of personal and professional growth which in turn will help me in shaping myself for the long professional life that lies ahead of me. I can see an overall difference in me and l am confident of my abilities which I would use to take my family business to newer, unconquered heights. A Light House project in one's own business is a blessing in disguise, which on completion of the course can be actually applied and developed into a totally new business. Many concepts have become clearer and I have become strategically sound.

Aayushi Shah, EMBA Batch 2010-2011, Director, Sakar Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

An MBA degree in itself is of no use until it comes with the proper skills. Education and networks. These were my exact expectations from this programmeme. The chance to study at the world renowned Cambridge University is indeed an added advantage. The course has added to my skill-set, some of the most essential skills needed to become an entrepreneur not just a businessman. A better understanding of the functions of an organisation as a whole is what I got by the end of this progamme. Being able to have a holistic view of things along with better analytical skills and improvement in presentation and communications is how I could sum up my experience of this programmeme.

Tanmay Karande, EMBA Batch 2010-2011

BEYOND THE CURRICULUMWith the objective of wholesome student development, the programmeme takes several initiatives in the form of class room, non-class room and field visit

AHMEDABAD UNIVERSITY Board of Governors

à Shri Sanjay S Lalbhai , Chairman

à Shri Prafullbhai Anubhai

à Dr. Shailendra Mehta

à Dr. R. A. Mashelkar

à Dr. Mohan Kaul

à Shri Sudhirbhai Mehta

à Secretary, Higher and Technical Education, Government of Gujarat

à Shri Naishadh Parikh

à Shri Saurabh Soparkar

à Dr. Pankaj Patel

à Dr. Alok Dhawan

à Shri BM Shah

Board of Management

à Shri Prafull Anubhai, Chairman

à Dr. Shailendra Mehta

à Shri Naishadh Parikh

à Professor Pankaj Chandra

à Shri Kiran Karnik

à Dr. Alok Dhawan

à Dr. Mita Suthar

à Shri B. M. Shah

Advisory Committees, AMSoM

à Shri Prafull Anubhai

à Dr. Bhavesh Patel

à Dr. Bakul Dholakia, Chairman

à Dr. Prakash Mody

à Shri Acahal Bakeri

à Professor Havovi Trivedi

à Shri C. K. Koshy

à Shri B. K. Sharma

à Shri Kaushal Mehta

à Shri Anang Lalbhai

à Dr. Shailendra Mehta

à Dr. A. H. Kalro

à Shri B. M. Shah

à Professor Parag Patel

KEIO University, Japan at AMSoM Entrepreneurship Conclave

NEN Event

Visit to Blind People’s Association

Industrial Visit

Entrepreneurial Lecture

Rural exposure visit: Dahod Visit to Saw Mill

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