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The ICFAI Group ..................................................................................4

The ICFAI University, Tripura .................................................................7

Certificate Programs ............................................................................8

Certificate Programs in Finance

• Certificate Program in Strategic Finance...........................................9• Certificate Program in Investment Management ...............................10• Certificate Program in Risk Management .........................................11• Certificate Program in Risk Management (BFSI) ................................12• Certificate Program in Treasury Management ...................................13• Certificate Program in Global Markets .............................................14

Certificate Programs in Marketing

• Certificate Program in Technology Marketing ...................................15• Certificate Program in Retail Marketing ............................................16• Certificate Program in Global Marketing .........................................17• Certificate Program in Strategic Marketing .......................................18

Certificate Programs in HR

• Certificate Program in Recruitment Training and Development ..........19• Certificate Program in HR Operations ..............................................20

Pathways for Progression to Higher Education ........................................21

Examinations .......................................................................................22

FAQs ...................................................................................................23

Admission Policies and Guidelines ........................................................24

Services ...............................................................................................25

Fee Schedule .......................................................................................26

Application Form .................................................................................27

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ICFAI was established in 1984 as a not-for-profit society with the broad objective of empowering citizens through world class quality education. The Institute announced its arrival into the Indian education fora by launching a high end, innovative professional program in financial analysis in 1985. The Program was first-of-its-kind in India, aimed at equipping students and working professionals with cutting-edge knowledge in contemporary areas of finance. Since its establishment, ICFAI Group has made a significant mark in the Indian educational field with a pan-Indian network and presence.Innovation has been the mainstay of ICFAI Group with innovation prevalent in its programs and even its culture. Subsequently, there was a big leap when ICFAI Group started its chain of business schools (IBS) across India in 1995 to offer management program. Since its inception, IBS has been consistently ranked among the top ranked B-Schools of India providing excellent academic delivery and infrastructure to its students and transforming them into leaders for the future. Another example that is a testimony to the culture of innovation is the introduction of Case Study methodology at IBS. The Case Research Center at IBS, has become a center of excellence and has won several accolades across the world. ICFAI Group has 3 Strategic Institutional Units, the ICFAI Universities, the ICFAI Business Schools and the Flexible Learning Programs (Distance Mode). In all the programs offered across these units, the emphasis is on adherence to academic rigor and differentiated curriculum that bridges the industry – academia gap.ICFAI Group focuses on learning rather than instruction. In addition, the institute is engaged in

important areas of research covering environmental sustainability, agricultural economics, health policy, financial economics, banking, intellectual property rights etc. There have been path-breaking research and good quality publications in these areas.Flexible and tech enabled learning also plays an important role in ICFAI’s teaching methodology. The delivery takes place with the use of hi-tech learning management system at campus programs and content delivery for distance learning through online medium. ICFAI Group practices the value of academic integrity at all levels. As a policy, admissions are purely based on merit and there is nothing like capitation fee et al. The fee payable is published in the application material and that remains unchanged. The ICFAI Group’s culture of teaching and learning supports and fosters intellectual and personality development among its graduating students. They carry an attitude of ownership of their work. ICFAI Group strives to make the students - DOERS. The programs are designed such that the students & professionals graduating from the institution have the ability to take risks, make decisions and own the work. ICFAI Group system, strongly believes in developing an ‘entrepreneurial mindset’ among its graduating students.At ICFAI, students inculcate research and analytical orientation due to its institutional strength and support for the research and development activities. Holistically, the student undergoes a transformative change.The alumni of ICFAI Group are working in renowned companies world-wide. Collectively, ICFAI Group alumni contribute significantly to the growth story of India.

Awards won by the ICFAI Group

The ICFAI Group Pioneering professional education since 30 years

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The ICFAI CampusesICFAI has established 11 Universities across India. The ICFAI Universities are located at Hyderabad [The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE), which is a Deemed University], Dehradun, Himachal Pradesh (Baddi), Jaipur, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Raipur, Sikkim and Tripura.

The ICFAI University, JaipurThe ICFAI University, Nagaland

IFHE, Hyderabad

The ICFAI University, Meghalaya

The ICFAI University, Dehradun

The ICFAI University, Mizoram

The ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh (Baddi)

The ICFAI University, Raipur

The ICFAI University, Tripura

The ICFAI University, Sikkim The ICFAI University, Jharkhand

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The ICFAI University, Tripura (referred to hereafter as the University) was established in 2004 through an Act of State Legislature (Tripura Act 8 of 2004). The University has been approved by the University Grants Commission, under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956. The Distance Education Council (DEC) has accorded recognition to the Directorate of the Distance Education, the ICFAI University, Tripura and its programs.

The University is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, London and the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi.

The University believes in creating and disseminating knowledge and skills in core and frontier areas through innovative educational programs, research, consulting and publishing.

The Visitor of the University is H.E. The Governor of Tripura. The University is administered as per the Act, Statutes and Rules. The Board of Governors is headed by the Chancellor and has Vice-Chancellor and others as members. The Board of Management is headed by the Vice-Chancellor. The Academic Council is responsible for all academic matters.

The University campus, based at Agartala, is sprawling, landscaped and lush green. It provides a congenial environment for education and learning. It has well-equipped physical and academic infrastructure. The University has no study centers outside its authorized jurisdiction.

The University offers Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral programs in management, finance, science and technology, information technology, education, law and other areas on distance learning and full time modes.

The ICFAI University, Tripura

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In the wake of interesting developments and the growing importance of various specialized areas, the Certificate Programs in different areas are designed by the University to cater to the needs of the professionals and students who are interested in acquiring new knowledge and skills in these areas.

Medium of instruction: English.

Eligibility • Graduates (any discipline)• Candidates in the final year pursuing full-time

graduation.

Duration and validity of enrollment The program can be completed in a minimum duration of 6 months and a maximum duration of 15 months.

Certificate Programs

Learning Methodology• Self Learning Material authored by academic faculty with strong industry exposure

• Case Studies

Flexible Assessment Schedule• Computer based exams for higher flexibility• Quarterly examinations

• Well- planned and pre-fixed schedules

Student Services• Focused student services through fully owned information centers

• Web support on 24x7 basis

The ICFAI FlexibleE E

Self-Study

The University provides study material specially designed and meant for self-study.

Award of CertificateAll students who successfully complete the respective program will be awarded the Certificate (in the respective discipline) by the ICFAI University, Tripura subject to University regulations.

Student Regulations bookThe students who enroll into the Certificate Program will be supplied with Student Regulations book which contains all the rules and regulations including detailed curriculum, examination schedule, etc.

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Program Overview Effective financial management in an ever-changing dynamic environment of corporate world across various economies be it in India or rest of the world - requires a right blend of the domain expertise and skills and practical approach.

The Program provides a holistic overview of strategies for better financial and investments management and managing risk in the highly competitive business environment. The Program is designed to provide a platform for understanding of the best practices in the industry to enhance decision making skills in the participants. The content coverage enhances scope for developing the skills and competencies in Strategic Finance. The program also creates base for experiential learning.

Certificate in Strategic Finance

Certificate Programs in Finance

The Program provides • An overview of the Strategic Finance and

Investment Management frameworks.• Scope forexperiential learning in theareasof

financial statement analysis to understand the challenges of Finance Managers in managing finance and investments in corporate entities.

• Holistic view of organizational financialcapabilities.

• Insightintothebestpracticesandmodelsadoptedin the corporate sector in the areas of investments, finance and risk management.

• Approachtoapplynewstrategictoolsandcreatelong term value creation to the organization.

• Analytical skills and knowledge required formanagerial decisions.

PROGRAM SUBJECTSFinancial Statement Analysis

& Decision MakingStrategic Finance & Corporate Restructuring

Investment ManagementRisk Management & Derivative Analysis

Who will Benefit• WorkingexecutivesinBFSI/corporatesector• ProfessionalswithMBA/CA/ICWA

Courseware & Pedagogy• SelfLearningMaterial

Advantages: The learning goals of the curriculum are focused on

• Providing conceptual understanding on issueswith industry application through courseware.

• Toenhancetheanalyticalskillsoftheparticipantand enable him/her to apply the knowledge& skills with right attitude in his/herwork lifesituation/scenario.

• Tobuildconfidenceandabilitytoploughbackexperiences for organizational learning and improvement.

• Topaveapathway toPostGraduateDiplomaand MBA on successful completion.

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Program OverviewManagement of the dynamics of the investment world across various economies be it in India or rest of the world - requires a right blend of the domain expertise, functional skills and practical approach. This leads to objective and ethical investment practices from the investment professional.

The Program provides a holistic overview of Financial Markets – Financial Products and various functional issues, different models of managing Investments and alternative avenues for investment portfolios. The Programisdesignedtoprovideaplatformforunderstandingbestpracticesoffinancialmarkets/servicesindustry to enhance decision making skills in the participants. The content coverage enhances scope for developingtheskillsandcompetenciesinInvestment/PortfolioManagementandvarioustransactionsinFinancial Markets. The program also creates a base for experiential learning to the student in the area of financial markets.

Certificate in Investment Management

The Program provides • An overview of the FinancialMarkets,market

Instruments and investment world across economies.

• Scope for experiential learning in the areasof sourcing and deployment of investments in corporate/Governmententities.

• Insightintothebestpracticesandmodelsadoptedin the corporate sector in the areas of investments and finance.

• CompetencyandAnalyticalskillsandknowledgerequired for managerial decisions.

PROGRAM SUBJECTSFinancial Markets

Investment Management - Equity & BondsPortfolio Management & Mutual Funds

Marketing of Financial Products

Who will Benefit• Graduates• WorkingexecutivesinBFSI/corporatesector• ProfessionalswithMBA/CA/ICWA

Courseware & Pedagogy• SelfLearningMaterial

AdvantagesThe learning goals of the curriculum are focused on

• Providing conceptual understanding on issueshappeningin investmentworldinEquity/DebtMarkets/PortfolioManagement.

• The academic process that will enhance theanalytical skills of the participant and enable him/hertoapplytheknowledge&skillswithrightattitudeathis/herworkplace.

• Tobuildconfidenceandabilitytoploughbackexperiences for organizational learning and improvement.

• Topaveapathway toPostGraduateDiplomaand MBA on successful completion.

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Program Overview The risk profiles of the corporate sector are changing rapidly in the Global Village. The global meltdown in 2007-08 has drawn attention of entire corporate sector to risk management processes they have within their companies. The corporates exposed to global markets are vulnerable to various risks related to interest rate fluctuations, market price fluctuations and foreign exchange rate volatilities. If the management of the organizations do not foresee such scenarios and take preventive or risk mitigating strategies, the organizations are prone to get hit severely. The failure of power company Enron, financial giants like Lehman Brothers, Bearings Bank are some of the examples of risk management failures. Hence it has become a business necessity for organizations (big or small) for arriving to Risk Management Strategy suitable to their business and integrate the same in their business processes and policies for adoption and execution in their organizations. This new awareness in the ever-changing corporate environment demands a right blend of the domain expertise and skills and practical approach in its employees to meet the business requirements. For young executives working in the corporate sector, to equip themselves with updated domain knowledge and skills in their area of operation with respect to risk management issues is becoming more than necessary and an academic platform will hone up the skill set they require. The Program provides a holistic overview of strategies for managing finances in the organization, managing risks that are encountered by organizations. The Program is designed to provide a platform for understanding best practices of financial management in corporate sector and create a base for understanding the risk profile of a company and various derivative instruments in the market to mitigate the risk exposure of the Companies. This awareness will enhance decision making skills in the participants. The content coverage enhances scope for developing the skills and competencies in Risk Management tools. The program also creates base for experiential learning.

Certificate in Risk Management

The Program provides • AnoverviewoftheFinancialManagementinthe

corporate world.• Scope forexperiential learning in theareasof

Risk Management in the corporate sector. • Understanding of riskmanagement tools and

usage of various derivative instruments. • Insightintothebestpracticesandmodelsadopted

in the corporate sector in the areas of Risk Management.

• Analyticalskillsandknowledgeindomainareasessential for managerial decisions.

PROGRAM SUBJECTSFinancial Management

EconomicsRisk Management and Deravative AnalysisRisk Management in Financial Institutions

Who will Benefit• WorkingexecutivesinBFSI/IT/ITES/Healthcare/Manufacturing/Telecom and other relevantsectors

• ProfessionalswithMBA/CA/ICWA

Courseware & Pedagogy• SelfLearningMaterial

AdvantagesThe learning goals of the curriculum are focused on

• Providing conceptual understanding on issuesin the area of Risk Management related to the corporate sector.

• Academicprocessthatwillenhancetheanalyticalskillsoftheparticipantandtoenablehim/hertoapply the knowledge & skills with right attitude athis/herworkplace.

• Tobuildconfidenceandabilitytoploughbackexperiences for organizational learning and improvement.

• Topaveapathway toPostGraduateDiplomaand MBA on successful completion.

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The Program provides • AnoverviewoftheBFSIsectorandtheregulatory

framework. • Basicunderstandingonrisk,managementofRisk

through various instruments. • Scope forexperiential learning in theareasof

Risk Management in BFSI sector. • Understanding of riskmanagement tools and

usage of various derivative instruments. • Insightintothebestpracticesandmodelsadopted

in the BFSI in the area of risk management. • Analytical skills and knowledge in thedomain

area essential for managerial decisions.

PROGRAM SUBJECTSIntroduction to Quantitative Finance

Risk Management & Derivative AnalysisRisk Management in Financial Institutions

Integrated Treasury Operations

Who will Benefit• WorkingexecutivesinBFSI/IT/ITES/Healthcare/

Certificate in Risk Management (BFSI)

Manufacturing/Telecom and other relevantsectors

• ProfessionalswithMBA/CA/ICWA

Courseware & Pedagogy• SelfLearningMaterial

AdvantagesThe learning goals of the curriculum are focused on

• Providingconceptualunderstandingonissuesinthe area of Risk Management in the BFSI sector.

• Academicprocessthatwillenhancetheanalyticalskillsoftheparticipantandtoenablehim/hertoapply the knowledge & skills with right attitude athis/herworkplace.

• Tobuildconfidenceandabilitytoploughbackexperiences for organizational learning and improvement.

• Topaveapathway toPostGraduateDiplomaand MBA on successful completion.

Program OverviewThe global financial meltdown in 2007-08 has sensitized the entire corporate sector and financial sector to the need to understand the various risks they are exposed to the inadequate risk management systems in Bearings Bank, overexposure to mortgage markets by Lehman Brothers, faulty monitoring systems in Enron, have caused bankruptcies of the respective corporate giants. The LIBOR scandal was another example of governance failure in the treasury operations in very respectable banks. These are only few of the examples that highlight the need for introduction of precise and proper risk management policies in the corporate management. This type of volatility and interdependency in the financial markets necessitated the personnel working in financial sector to be conversant with risk management concepts andbeadeptinmanaging/mitigatingtheriskthroughvariousriskmanagementtools/products.TheBFSI sector is also subjected to global standards for Asset Liability Management (ALM), Capital Adequacy and NPA (non performing assets) Management.

This Program aims to develop cutting-edge knowledge and skills in the professionals working in Banking, Financial Services and Insurance sector.

The Program provides a holistic overview of computational skills of various financial models, risk management & ALM in Banks. The Program is designed to provide a platform for understanding best practices of risk management in the BFSI sector and create a base for understanding the risk profile of a borrower company and various derivative instruments in the market to mitigate the risk exposure of companies. This awareness will enhance decision making skills in the participants. The content coverage enhances scope for developing the skills and competencies in Risk Management tools. The program also creates a base for experiential learning.

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The Program provides • Insightintotheexchangeriskanditsimpacton

corporate risk profile and corporate profitability.• Anoverviewoforganizationalperspectivewith

respect to exposure of business entities to various risks in the market.

• Basicunderstandingonriskandmanagementofrisk through various instruments.

• Scope forexperiential learning in theareasofRisk Management in BFSI sector.

• Understanding of riskmanagement tools andusage of various derivative instruments.

• Insightintothebestpracticesandmodelsadoptedin the BFSI in the areas of Risk Management.

• Analyticalskillsandknowledgeindomainareaessential for managerial decisions.

PROGRAM SUBJECTSForeign Exchange Management

Treasury ManagementRisk Management & Derivative Analysis

Global Financial Markets

Certificate in Treasury Management

Who will Benefit• WorkingexecutivesinBFSI/IT/ITES/Healthcare/Manufacturing/Telecom and other relevantsectors

• ProfessionalswithMBA/CA/ICWA

Courseware & Pedagogy• SelfLearningMaterial

AdvantagesThe learning goals of the curriculum are focused on

• Providingconceptualunderstandingonintegratedtreasuryoperationsincorporate/BFSIsector.

• Academicprocessthatwillenhancetheanalyticalskillsoftheparticipantandtoenablehim/hertoapply the knowledge & skills with right attitude athis/herworkplace.

• Tobuildconfidenceandabilitytoploughbackexperiences for organizational learning and improvement.

• Topaveapathway toPostGraduateDiplomaand MBA on successful completion.

Program Overview The Treasury Portfolio and its management is one of the important management concerns in the present corporate world. To cite an example a savings of 25 basis points in interest payment of corporate debt increases profit margin by few crores of rupees in a large company. Same is the case with any business entity- be it big or small which has an exposure to international markets. In an open economy, this ever-changing corporate environment demands a right blend of the domain expertise and skills and practical approach in its employees to meet the business requirements. Young executives working in the corporate sector need to equip themselves with updated domain knowledge and skills in the area of treasury and corporate finance through an academic platform which will hone up the skill set they require for career progression.

The Program provides a holistic overview of Financial Risk Management & Foreign Exchange Management. The Program is designed to provide a platform for understanding best practices of Treasury and Forex operations in the corporate sector and create a base for understanding the risk profile of a company and various derivative instruments in the market to mitigate the risk exposure of companies. This awareness will enhance the decision making skills in the participants. The content coverage enhances scope for developing the skills and competencies in Risk Management. The program also creates base for experiential learning.

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The Program provides • Overview of the domestic financialmarkets,

market instruments and regulatory aspects. • Familiarization with International banking

operations. • Basicunderstandingon integrationofmarkets

and its impact on domestic markets. • Insightintothebestpracticesandglobalmarkets.• Analytical skills and knowledge in thedomain

area essential for managerial decisions.

PROGRAM SUBJECTSGlobal Business Environment

International BankingFinancial Markets in IndiaGlobal Financial Markets

Who will Benefit• WorkingexecutivesinBFSI/IT/ITES/Healthcare/Manufacturing/Telecom and other relevantsectors

• ProfessionalswithMBA/CA/ICWA

Certificate in Global Markets

Courseware & Pedagogy• SelfLearningMaterial

AdvantagesThe learning goals of the curriculum are focused on

• Providingconceptualunderstandingondynamicsof global markets.

• Enhancement of the analytical skills of theparticipantandtoenablehim/hertoapplytheknowledge&skillswithrightattitudeathis/herwork place.

• Tobuildconfidenceandabilitytoploughbackexperiences for organizational learning and improvement.

• TopaveapathwaytoPostGraduateDiplomaandMBA on successful completion of the curriculum.

Program OverviewThe process of economic and financial sector reforms in the Indian Economy has integrated our financial markets with international markets. The financial meltdown has sensitized the entire corporate sector and financial sector to the need to understand the global markets and risks they are exposed to. The personnel working in financial sector should be conversant with the dynamics of global markets and market instruments. They need to equip themselves with updated domain knowledge and skills in their area of finance with respect to market dynamics. This program provides an academic platform to hone up the skill set they require.

The Program provides holistic overview of global business environment and global financial markets. The Program is designed to provide a platform for understanding best practices followed in domestic and global financial markets and create a base for understanding the market dynamics of financial markets in India and rest of the world. This awareness will enhance decision making skills in the participants. The content coverage enhances scope for developing the skills and competencies in handling various operational issues related to global markets. The program also creates a base for experiential learning.

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The Program provides • Conceptual understanding of the basics of

management. • Anoverviewoftheenvironmentalandregulatory

aspects which affect business, the essentials of marketing with special emphasis on aspects related to marketing of technology.

• Means to organize for delivering customeroriented solutions.

• Baseforenhancinglogicalandanalyticalskillstounderstand customer needs and craft solutions.

• Abaseforreallifeactionorientedlearning.

PROGRAM SUBJECTSPrinciples and Practice of ManagementBusiness Environment and Business Law

Marketing ManagementTechnology Marketing

Who will Benefit• WorkingexecutivesinBFSI/IT/ITES/Healthcare/Agri tech/Biotech/Telecom/ EngineeringTechnology or any other organization providing solutions with technology.

• FreshGraduatesaspiringforSalesandMarketingroles in technology based organizations. Those who have completed 10+2 successfully and are

Certificate in Technology Marketing

Certificate Programs in Marketing

pursuing final year graduation in any discipline and aspiring for such roles may also apply.

Courseware & Pedagogy• SelfLearningMaterial

AdvantagesThe learning goals of the curriculum are focused on

• Increasedabilitytoplanmarketingoftechnologyin a competitive scenario.

• Ability to contribute to better execution ofmarketing strategies given organizational constraints.

• Abil i ty to plough back experiences fororganizational learning and improvement.

• FacilitatingpathwaystoPostGraduateDiplomaand MBA on successful completion.

Program Overview Technology has permeated to all spheres of life. Organizations adopting technology based solutions in alignment to their core strategy have reaped benefits. Technology adopted can be information technology, healthcare technology, manufacturing technology etc. Organizations which provide such solutions need to educate and influence their customers. Customers should gain by better business strategies and impact. Client facing staff should be equipped with the knowledge and skills to enable effective customer acquisition and retention.

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PROGRAM SUBJECTSPrinciples and Practice of Management

Marketing ManagementSales and Distribution Management

Retail Management

Who will Benefit• Workingexecutives inRetail andE-Commerce

across various sectors including FMCG, Durables, Pharma

• FreshGraduatesaspiringforSalesandMarketingroles in retail organizations. Those who have completed 10+2 successfully and are pursuing final year graduation in any discipline and aspiring for such roles may also apply.

Courseware & Pedagogy• SelfLearningMaterial

AdvantagesThe learning goals of the curriculum are focused on enhancing the knowledge and skill set

Certificate in Retail Marketing

• To contribute better to planning for retailmarketing initiatives in a competitive context.

• To contribute to optimum execution of retailmarketing strategies within limitations prescribed.

• Toploughbackexperiencesfororganizationallearning and improvement.

• FacilitatingpathwaystoPostGraduateDiplomaand MBA on successful completion.

Program OverviewRapid globalization, diffusion of technology and increased consumerism have produced increasing number of choices for customers. Retailing of products across various sectors from FMCG to Consumer Durables to Electronic appliances to pharmaceuticals serves as a medium for consumer access. Large populations such as in India with varied consumer profiles, have huge potential for effective retailing. E-commerce firms are competing with brick and mortar retailing and innovative models are emerging. Human Talent needs to be conversant with the industry context, the nature of the opportunity, issues and challenges and current approaches.

The Program provides • Anunderstandingoftheessentialsofmarketing,withspecificfocusonsalesanddistributionmanagement

aspects. • Thespecificaspectsrelatedtomarketingandmanagementoftheretailstores.• Pathwaystounderstandandmeetthecustomerneeds.• Thenecessaryanalyticalskillstoappreciatethechallengesandinitiatesolutionsinaretailmarketing

context. • Abaseforreallifeactionorientedlearning.

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PROGRAM SUBJECTSPrinciples and Practice of ManagementBusiness Environment and Business Law

Marketing ManagementInternational Marketing

Who will Benefit• WorkingexecutivesinBFSI/IT/ITES/Healthcare/Retail/Hospitality/Tourismoranyotherwithaglobal customer profile.

• FreshGraduatesaspiringforSalesandMarketingroles in organizations with global customer base. Those who have completed 10+2 successfully and are pursuing final year graduation in any discipline and aspiring for such roles may also apply.

Courseware & Pedagogy• SelfLearningMaterial

Certificate in Global Marketing

AdvantagesThe learning outcomes expected are

• To enhance the knowledge base to contributeto planning of global marketing initiatives in a complex context.

• Toaugmenttheskillsetofthestudentenablinghim to contribute to execution of global marketing initiatives within scope of the available resources.

• FacilitatingpathwaystoPostGraduateDiplomaand MBA on successful completion.

Program Overview Rapid globalization and technological changes have resulted in huge volumes of business coupled with increasing number of organizations with large customer base spreading across borders. The growth in numbers is largely from emerging economies including India due to inherent strengths within the organizations. Sustainability of these organizations requires staffing with talented human resources who are conversant with the underlying issues and challenges in order to appreciate varying global consumer needs, and contribute to marketing solutions across borders. The organizations should focus on the employees with right mix of domain expertise combined with basic marketing skills for a global customer to meet business requirements.

The Program provides • Anoverviewoftheenvironmentalandregulatoryaspectswhichaffectbusiness,theessentialsofmarketing

with special emphasis on international marketing.• Organizingfordeliveringcustomerorientedsolutions.• Understandingtheissuesandchallengesinglobalmarketingfordesignandexecutionofsolutionsfor

a global audience.• Abaseforreallifeactionorientedlearning.

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PROGRAM SUBJECTSPrinciples and Practice of Management

Managerial EconomicsMarketing Management

Strategic Marketing

Who will Benefit• WorkingexecutivesinBFSI/IT/ITES/Healthcare/ Retail / Hospitality / Tourism or any othergrowing sector.

• Fresh Graduates aspiring for Sales andMarketing roles. Those who have completed 10+2 successfully and are pursuing final year graduation in any discipline and aspiring for such roles may also apply.

Courseware & Pedagogy• SelfLearningMaterial

AdvantagesThe learning outcomes expected are:

• Increasedability to planmarketing strategy invaried contexts.

• Motivation to contribute to better execution ofmarketing strategies.

Certificate in Strategic Marketing

• Confidence to plough back experiences fororganizational learning and improvement.

• FacilitatingpathwaystoPostGraduateDiplomaand MBA on successful completion.

Program OverviewThe changing business environment and multitude of competitive options available for customers require organizations to frame their marketing strategies well. Today organizations expect executives working in customer facing roles in sales and support to have the fundamental knowledge and skills to provide insights, take part in designing and executing context specific strategies in sales and marketing. The increasing customer engagement across most sectors makes the program highly relevant.

The Program provides • Anoverviewoftheessentialsofeconomics,marketing,strategiesinvariousdimensionsofmarketing

and providing an insight to how the organization delivers solutions for customer. • Anappreciationoftheissues,challengesandbestpracticesinstrategicmarketingforeffectivedesign

and delivery. • Abaseforreallifeactionorientedlearning.

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PROGRAM SUBJECTSPrinciples and Practice of Management

Human Resource ManagementRecruitment ManagementTraining and Development

Who will Benefit• FreshGraduates aspiring for their first job in

HR roles in talent acquisition and development. Those who have completed 10+2 successfully and are pursuing final year graduation in any discipline and aspiring for such roles may also apply.

• Executivesworking in any sector interested ina basic qualification for HR careers or those working in HR roles interested in certification.

Certificate in Recruitment Training and Development

Certificate Programs in HR

Courseware & Pedagogy• SelfLearningMaterial

AdvantagesThe learning goals of the curriculum are focused on

• Increasedabilityinthestudenttoplanfortalentacquisition and development in a challenging corporate environment.

• Enhancing the scope to contribute to betterexecution of talent acquisition and development strategies given organizational constraints.

• Buildingconfidenceintheindividualtoploughback experiences for organizational learning and improvement.

• FacilitatingpathwaystoPostGraduateDiplomaand MBA (HRM) on successful completion.

Program Overview People are critical to the success of any venture. Today while talent is available with diverse characteristics and varied access aided by online technologies, their acquisition and retention remains a challenge for all organizations. This requires good planning combined with effective execution, given organizational constraints. There is a need for the human resources function and talent organizations to be conversant with the above aspects and innovative approaches to managing them.

The Program provides • Anoverviewofthemanagementprinciplesandpractices,theessentialsofhumanresourcemanagement

(HRM) function with special emphasis on recruitment training and development dimensions of HRM. • Conceptualunderstanding,logical,analyticalandproblemsolvingskillstocontributetotalentacquisition

and retention. • Abaseforreallifeactionorientedlearning.

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PROGRAM SUBJECTSPrinciples and Practice of Management

Human Resource ManagementRecruitment Training and Development

Performance Management

Who will Benefit• FreshGraduatesaspiringfortheirfirstjobinHR

operational roles. Those who have completed 10+2 successfully and are pursuing final year graduation in any discipline and aspiring for such roles may also apply.

• Executivesworking in any sector interested ina basic qualification for HR careers or those working in HR roles interested in certification.

Courseware & Pedagogy• SelfLearningMaterial

AdvantagesThe learning goals of the curriculum are:

• Increasedabilitytoplanfortalentmanagementprocesses including acquisition, development and performance.

Certificate in HR Operations

• Enhancing the scope to contribute to betterexecution of talent management processes across acquisition, development and performance management given organizational constraints.

• Confidence to plough back experiences fororganizational learning and improvement.

• FacilitatingpathwaystoPostGraduateDiplomaand MBA (HRM) on successful completion.

Program OverviewPeople are critical to the success of any venture. Today talent acquisition and retention poses many challenges. The advent of technology while increasing transparency and visibility, poses new challenges for organizations across the acquisition, development and performance management spectrum. This requires good planning and robust practices suitable to business needs within the given organizational constraints. There is a need for the human resources function within organizations to be conversant with the above aspects and sustainable and systemic approaches to managing them.

The Program provides • Anoverviewofthemanagementprinciplesandpractices,theessentialsofhumanresourcemanagement

(HRM) function with special emphasis on recruitment training and development as well as performance management dimensions of HRM.

• Conceptual understanding, logical, analytical and problem solving skills to contribute to talentmanagement processes.

• Abaseforreallifeactionorientedlearning.

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Benefits of choosing pathways:

Pathways for Progression to Higher Education

Subject waiver and Credit Transfer: Successful students of Certificate and PG Diploma programs will be granted waiver for the subjects studied in the programs on admission to MBA Program. Graduation is the minimum requirementforadmissionintothePGDiploma/MBA Program.

Save on Fee: Program fee already paid under Certificate and PG Diploma programs will only be adjusted on admission to the MBA Program. However, admission fee as applicable will need to be paid for the next level of program.

Save on Time: The minimum duration required to complete the next level of program is reduced.

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CBT examinationsThe examinations are administered through Computer Based Test (CBT).

Online exam registrationAll students are required to register and book the slots for each subject for their CBT (including payment of fee) using the online facility only, as the operations of examinations department are entirely computerized.

Test CentersThe CBTs are held at test centers, as indicated on the website flp.iutripura.edu.in

Eligibility for appearing in examinationsStudents are eligible to appear for all four subjects after 6 months of enrollment. Subsequently the student will get 3 sequential quarterly exam eligibility to complete the program. The examinations will be conducted four-times a year in the months of January, April, July and October.

Enrollment DatesIn order to become eligible to appear for the examinations, the students are required to enroll into the program on or before the dates given in the following table.

Examinations Enroll into the program on or before

October 2016 April 29, 2016

January 2017 July 29, 2016

April 2017 October 29, 2016

July 2017 January 31, 2017

Mock practice questions to familiarize with computer based examinations will be provided to all enrolled students.

Grading SystemPerformance in the examination is indicated in grades as under for each subject:

A ExcellentB Very GoodC GoodD UnsatisfactoryE Poor

Passing in a subject is based on relative grading in the examination.

Passing CriteriaFor successful completion of a subject, students will be required to secure atleast ‘C’ grade. However, students securing program CGPA of 5.5 with ‘D’ grade in one subject will also be declared passed.

Examination Pattern

Papers Question

Paper Format

Details

All subjects

MCQ, CBT

pattern

The list of test centers and the time slots will be on display during the registration process on logging to the website flp.iutripura.edu.in. Students can select the convenient center and time slot and register for their examinations.

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What is the legal status of the ICFAI University, Tripura?The ICFAI University, Tripura was established in 2004 through an Act of State Legislature (Tripura Act 8 of 2004). It is recognized by UGC.

What is the difference between a Private University and a Government University?All universities, whether private or government, are established in the same manner, through legislation and recognizedbyUGC.Privateuniversitiesare fundedby theeducational trusts / societieswhereasgovernment universities are funded by the government. Degrees granted by both are equally valid for seeking jobs or pursuing higher education.

Are the programs of the ICFAI University, Tripura recognized by AICTE?As per the AICTE Act, Universities do not need approvals from AICTE. Only affiliated colleges of Universities need AICTE approval.

These programs are directly offered by the ICFAI University, Tripura.

Where is the campus of the ICFAI University, Tripura?The ICFAI University, Tripura has a campus based at Kamalghat, Mohanpur, Agartala. It has over 6 lakhs sq. ft. of built-up area with academic blocks, workshops, laboratories, faculty rooms, auditorium, seminar halls, computer labs with latest computing facility, well equipped library, canteen, hostel, sports and recreation facilities. The campus also provides latest teaching aids and is Wi-Fi enabled.

What are the unique advantages of pursuing the Certificate Programs from the ICFAI University, Tripura?The following are the advantages:• The curriculum is contemporary and updated periodically.• The courseware is comprehensive and of high quality. • The program is structured in a flexible manner so that working executives can pursue this program

while pursuing their careers.• Exposure to Indian and international management practices.• Computer Based Tests (CBT) are conducted four times a year in different time slots. • Results are declared promptly, saving precious time of the students.

What are the advantages of CBT?Computer based tests allow students to take their examinations on a convenient day, slot and test center giving flexibility as per their convenience. It offers the convenience of choosing time slots for the examinations whenever they are prepared to take. The center offers privacy along with a quiet and comfortable environment.

Are there any negative marks in the examinations?No, there are no negative marks in the examinations.

FAQs

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The Admission modalities are with reference to the flexible learning Certificate Programs offered by the ICFAI University, Tripura.

EnrollmentApplications received from students are checked for the basic eligibility criteria and the eligible students are enrolled into the program under the distance mode.

No enrollment of foreign citizensThe admission into the flexible learning program is not open to foreign citizens due to visa restrictions. Indian passport holders temporarily staying abroad can enroll subject to the decision by the Admissions Committee.

Rejected applicationsIf the applicants do not satisfy the eligibility criteria or submit incomplete application, the same is returned to them along with all enclosures and the amount paid after deducting ` 500. Such students are, however, permitted to apply again after they subsequentlysatisfytheeligibilitycriteria/completethe application in all respects.

RemittanceThe applicants are required to pay the fee as indicated in the Fee Schedule. The remittance can be done by way of Demand Draft or Credit Card. Demand Draft should be in favor of “The ICFAI University, Tripura-FeeCollectionA/c”payableatAgartala.

No refundThe amount once paid is not refundable under any circumstances, except in the case of rejected applications.

Right to amend rulesThe University reserves the right to amend the rules and regulations wherever considered necessary and appropriate. Such amendments will be intimated to the students. Therefore, this publication and the descriptions contained herein are not to be construed as a contract binding the University to any specific policies. Possible changes include, but are not

limited to curriculum and course content, passing requirements, eligibility criteria for examinations, fee schedule, refund policy, examination pattern, certification and designation, and such other matters as may be considered relevant.

GuidelinesThe students are advised to read the following guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for Enrollment and the Fee Remittance Form.

a. The Application Forms should be filled in Capital Letters.

b. Please respond to all the information sought.c. Additional sheets may be used, if necessary.d. Ensure that the Application Forms are signed.

Photocopies of certificatesa. Photocopies of certificates regarding date of birth,

educational qualifications and address proof shall be enclosed with the Application Form for Enrollment.

b. Original Certificates should not be sent.

EnclosuresPlease ensure that your Application contains the following enclosures.

a. Application Form for Enrollment into the program (with recent color photograph affixed).

b. Copies of Certificates of Date of Birth and Educational Qualifications.

c. XeroxcopyofAadharCard/Passportd. Fee Remittance Form.e. Demand Draft / Credit CardMerchant Slip

(wherever applicable) towards the payment.The completed Application Forms along with the required enclosures can be submitted or sent by speedpost/courierto:

The Admissions Officer, The ICFAI University, Tripura

University Campus, Agartala-Simna Road, P.O.

Kamalghat, Mohanpur, Agartala - 799210, Tripura (West).

Admission Policies and Guidelines

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Services

Secure Internet Payment Gateway

Students can enroll into the program by logging on to flp.iutripura.edu.in for filing the application form online and making the payment through Internet. Students can make the payment through the Credit Card issued by ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank or the VISA/MasterCard issued by any bank,through Secure Internet Payment Gateway. Net Banking facility is also available for customers of ICICI Bank, AXIS Bank, Yes Bank, Karnataka Bank, Corporation Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce, South Indian Bank, Federal Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Allahabad Bank, Bank of Bahrain & Kuwait and Dhanalaxmi Bank. Students may please note that payments relating to examinations will be accepted only through Secure Internet Payment Gateway.

Student ServicesAll student services are rendered centrally by the Student Services Department. The students are to address their queries to [email protected] for necessary clarifications, curriculum, examinations, courseware etc.

The department call center can be contacted on 1800 103 0303, and is functional from 9.30 am to 6.00 pm from Monday to Friday. Students can callandseekadvise/counsellingandinformation.

Web FacilitiesPre-enrollment services: Online prospectus request, online enrollment, updates on events and chat facility.

Post-enrollment services: Facility for online payment, Computer-based test (CBT) examinations, online admit cards, online examination results, mock test for familiarization with CBT examination procedure, chat facility for all the enrolled students, important

information on examination schedule, test centers, updates on revision of curriculum, etc.

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(With effect from January 01 2016 and valid for the Academic year 2016 only)

Amount in `

Fee Schedule

1. a. Payment of Fee:

The fee is to be paid in full. Currently, the Admission Fee is ` 2,000 and the program fee is ` 8,000.

b. The fee can be paid by way of Demand Draft or Credit Card (VISA or MasterCard only). The DemandDraftshouldbeA/cpayeecrossedin favor of “The ICFAI University, Tripura-Fee Collection A/c” payable at Agartala. Students can make the payment through Credit Card. They should get their Credit Cards swiped for the required amount, sign and attach the merchant copy of the slip along with the Fee Remittance Form and keep the customer copy with themselves (as acknowledgement). No cash payment to be made while enrolling into the program.

c. The employees of the information office are not authorized to accept cash payments from the applicants, under any circumstances; the employees of the information office are not authorized to swipe their personal credit cards to pay on behalf of the applicants; applicants should not share their credit card information with the employees of the information office; applicants should not make any payment by cash. Applicants deviating from the above will be doing so at their own risk and responsibility.

Applicants should note that only those Application Forms accompanied with the Demand Draft or Credit Card payment slip towards fee payment will be considered as valid.

2. a. Applicants opting for Option A of payment mode are required to pay examination fee as applicable, separately as and when they register for the examinations. Presently, the fee is ` 500 per subject for domestic test centers.

b. Applicants opting for Option B of payment mode may register for the examination without making any payment of exam fee for the first time for each subject. However for subsequent attempts the exam fee has to be paid as applicable.

3. The fee structure indicated in this document is valid for 2016 academic year only.

4. Overseas Students:

Students who wish to receive the courseware at their overseas address are required to remit US$75 per program towards overseas courier charges.

There are no overseas test centers. Examinations at overseas may be arranged for the convenience of students wherever possible.

Students who wish to appear for examinations at overseas center may contact the University ([email protected]) for further details.

Remittance Information

Particulars Option AWithout Exam Fee

Option BWith Exam Fee

Admission Fee 2,000 2,000

Program Fee 8,000 8,000

Exam Fee - 2,000

Total Fee 10,000 12,000

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3 ACADEMIC RECORDExamination Level Qualification Board/University/Institute Medium of Instruction Marks (%) /Grade Year of PassingXII ClassBachelor’s Degree / pursuing graduationOthers

Read carefully all the pages of this Document including Admission Policies, Guidelines and Remittance Information before filling this Application Form

Full-time Student Full-time Employee

4. OCCUPATION Please tick ( 3)

Certificate Program in

FINANCE Strategic Finance Investment Management Risk Management Risk Management (BFSI) Treasury Management Global Markets

MARKETING Technology Marketing Retail Marketing Global Marketing Strategic Marketing

HR Recruitment Training and Development HR Operations

1. Please tick ( 3) the program you wish to enroll

Paste a recent color photograph of size

3.5 x 4.5 cms. Photograph must not be larger

than this box. Do not sign the

Photograph and do not staple

2. PERSONAL DETAILS

Name : Mr/Ms (USE CAPITALS) (As it appears in Official Records, Underline Surname)

E-mail*:_______________________________________________________________________________________________ * All applicants are mandatorily required to give e-mail address for speedy communication and keep it updated regularly. All communications from the

University will be through e-mail only.

Are you an Indian Citizen? Please tick ( 3 ) : Yes No

�e Certi�cate Programs Flexible Learning Program

Application Form for Enrollment

�e ICFAI University, TripuraUniversity Campus, Agartala-Simna Road, P.O. Kamalghat, Mohanpur, Agartala - 799210, Tripura (West).

Valid up to Application No.

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ICFAIU N I V E R S I T Y

Organization ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Nature of Business ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________Date of Joining ______________________________________ Present Designation __________________________________________________________Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Tel.__________________________________E-mail: _______________________________________________________

5. CURRENT EMPLOYMENT DETAILS (if applicable)

Applicants are advised to retain a photocopy of the completed Application Form for Enrollment for their records. The relevant enclosures should be sent along with the required fee payments.

6. DECLARATION: I wish to apply for the Certificate Program on distance mode as per the option mentioned above. I have carefully read the academic and administrative rules and regulations of the University as given in this Document and agree to abide by the same. I understand that these rules are only indicative and may be modified/changed/revised and the complete list of rules and regulations as updated from time to time will be given to me on my enrollment in the form of Students Regulations. I understand that in case I withdraw from the program, I will not be entitled to claim any refund of amount paid. I agree that I will settle the amount with the University whether or not I continue in the Program. I understand that the Jurisdiction for all disputes (if any) relating to the University is only/exclusively Agartala, Tripura. I hereby declare that the information provided by me in the Application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. My signature below certifies that I have read, understood and agree to the rules and regulations including my financial responsibilities.

Date : Signature of the Applicant

Fee Remittance FormTo be submitted along with the Application Form for Enrollment into the Certificate Programs.

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3.a FEE REMITTANCE For individual candidates FEE: Amount ` _________ [Please (3) tick] Option A (without exam fee) Option B (with exam fee) By Demand Draft By Credit Card * (attach the merchant copy)

Remittance through Demand Draft [DD should be in favor of “The ICFAI University, Tripura-Fee Collection A/c” payable at Agartala”] (Payment by cash is not accepted)

DD Details: Name of Bank: DD No.: Date: Amount ` __________

* Applicants can make the payment through Credit Card. They should get their Credit Cards swiped for the required amount, sign and attach the merchant copy of the slip along with this Fee Remittance Form and keep the customer copy with themselves (as acknowledgement).

@ The details of the sponsoring company are to be mentioned in the table below:

b FEE REMITTANCE For candidates sponsored by corporates@ Please tick (3) any one: for individuals for Group of candidatesFEE: Amount ` _________ [Please (3) tick] Option A (without exam fee) Option B (with exam fee) By Demand Draft By Credit Card * (attach the merchant copy)

Remittance through Demand Draft [DD should be in favor of “The ICFAI University, Tripura-Fee Collection A/c” payable at Agartala”] (Payment by cash is not accepted)

DD Details: Name of Bank: DD No.: Date: Amount ` __________

1. APPLICATION NUMBER (Please refer the Application Form for Enrollment into the respective Certificate Program of the ICFAI University, Tripura)

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PERSONAL DETAILS

Name : Mr/Ms (USE CAPITALS) (As it appears in Official Records, Underline Surname)

Parent’s/Guardian’s Name : Mr/Ms

Address# (USE CAPITALS)

Nearest Land Mark

(City) (State) (Pin)

Tel. (Off.): (Resi.): (City Code) – (Area Code) - Number (City Code) – (Area Code) - Number

Fax: Mobile : (City Code) – (Area Code) – Number

Date of Birth: Aadhar Card No.

Indian Passport No. Place of Issue : _____________ Citizenship: Indian Foreign

Date Month Year

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2.

# Address for receiving Communication / Course Material

�e ICFAI University, TripuraICFAI

U N I V E R S I T Y

4. DECLARATION: I have carefully read the rules and regulations as given in this Document and Application and agree to abide by the same. I understand that these rules are only indicative and may be modified/changed/revised and the complete list of rules and regulations as updated from time to time will be given to me on my enrollment in the form of Students Regulations Book. I understand that in case I withdraw from the program I will not be entitled to claim any refund of amount paid. I agree that I will settle the amount with the The ICFAI University, Tripura whether or not I continue in the Program. I understand that the Jurisdiction for all disputes (if any) relating to the University is only/exclusively Agartala, Tripura. I hereby declare that the information provided by me in the Application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. My signature below certifies that I have read, understood and agree to the rules and regulations including my financial responsibilities.

Date : Signature of the Applicant

Applicants are advised to retain a photocopy of the completed Fee Remittance Form submitted for their records. The relevant enclosures should be sent along with the required payments.

Company Name _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Company HQ Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Company Contact No. _____________________________

Employee ID _____________________________ Department _____________________________________________ Place of Work ___________________________________

c. COMPANY DETAILS: