AICAR Business School

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AICAR BUSINESS SCHOOL

Established: 2002
Type: AICTE Approved Business School
Location: Neral, Raigad, Maharashtra, INDIA
Campus: Rural, 33 acres (0.13 km²)]
Website: www.aicar.net

The Asian Institute of Communication and Research, also known as AICAR Business School, is nestled in the foothills of Matheran, about 90 minutes from Mumbai.

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[edit] AICAR Business School represents a dream

The Asian Institute of Communication & Research established on 31st October, 2002 inaugrated by Mr. Kerry Rubie, Vice Chairman, Leo Burnett Worldwide, Inc.

AICAR Business School, Neral
AICAR Business School, Neral

"The AICAR Business School is the brainchild of a group of citizens belonging to the corporate world dedicated to creating a world-class Residential Institute which will offer Graduate Students and Corporates the opportunity to enhance skills in the research and development of management and communication practices of a standard unparalleled in most other Institutes. Put simply, its aim is to develop and create world class quality leaders and communicators capable of providing leadership in all spheres of commerce and service in any part of the world."

     Message from Mr. Walter Saldanha, 
     Managing Trustee

[edit] AICAR - PGDM - Two-Year Full-Time Residential Programme

AICAR Business School is approved by All India Council of Technical Education, New Delhi. It offers a two - year full time Post Graduate Diploma in Management

The uniqueness of the course lies in : - The close mentoring relation between students and faculty who combine a rare mix of academics with practice

- The focus on 'Learning by Doing' - geared to prepare the student for performance at the work place from day one

The course includes specialization in the following areas: Communication; Marketing; Financial Services; Human Resource Management; Banking and Finance*; Aviation Business*; International Business*.

'*'Applied for AICTE Approval

[edit] AICAR - Management Development Programmes

AICAR offers various Management Development Programmes (MDP's) which are both general and industry specific. The latter is customized and developed in close liaison with client organizations and made available at clients location.

AICAR also offers Management Development Programmes ( MDPs ) for working executives for their all round development. These programmes are based on a mix of theory, case study, workshops, exercises, and games to enable active participation.

The MDPs offered are :

  • Interpersonal Behaviour
  • Transactional Analysis
  • Communication Skills
  • Communication and Presentation Skills
  • Time Management
  • Human Resource Development for Improving Efficiency
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Appraisal Skills
  • Creating Performance Culture through Effective Leadership
  • Leadership Styles
  • Total Employee Involvement
  • Transforming Organisations through Human Resource - Strategic Approach
  • Leadership and Team Building Skills
  • Sales Excellence
  • Management of Change
  • Business Communication Skills
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Service Excellence
  • Stress Management

[edit] AICAR Business School

AICAR Business School has a unique ‘Learning by Doing’ approach for nurturing leadership

It involves:

  • Live projects with industry
  • Management applications in Community development
  • Integrated Communication agency within the institute run by students mentored by acknowledged experts
  • Student participation in Consultancy and management development projects that the institute conducts with industry
  • Involvement of students from day one in active running of the institute through various groups working in areas like corporate relations, projects, cultural events, academics, placement services, alumni and upkeep

AICAR Business School has a rigorous pedagogy for the purpose of developing a strong grasp of management fundamentals, analytical abilities and presentation skills.

It includes classroom lectures, home assignments, case studies and presentations, individual and group projects and business games.

We also teach one to question concepts, theories and practices and develop critical inquiry - Focus on the WHY and not just the HOW.

Management is much more than mere book knowledge, assimilation and analysis. It is about application. It is ultimately about making things happen.

AICAR's PGDM specializations are designed to provide the most relevant and state of the art concepts and practices followed in industry

Aicar At matheran
Aicar At matheran

[edit] Location

A beautifully landscaped 30-acre campus with a built-up area of over 1.25 lac sq. ft. at Neral, Maharashtra, is located at the foothills of Matheran, near Karjat beside the Ulhas River.

Situated about 1.5 km from the Neral Railway Station and approximately 1.5 hours by train or car from Mumbai, it has easy access to the Metropolis and Pune.

The campus design is created by the world renowned firm of architects M/s Pheroze Kudianavala Engineers Pvt. Ltd.

The Institute is under strong wings - being guided and led by some of the leading lights of Indian industry, management and public life.

[edit] Board of Governors

Walter Saldanha - Chairman / Managing Director

Ivan Arthur - Vice Chairman

S. Rajgopal - Former Cabinet Secretary, Govt. of India

Minoo Mody - Former CEO, Tata Sons

Dr. N. M. Dhuldhoya - Former Vice-Chairman & MD, NOCIL

Dr. F. C. Kohli - Former Dy. Chairman, Tata Consultancy Services

Subodh Sapra - President, Polyester Sector, Reliance Industries Ltd.

Homi Ayrton - Chartered Accountant

Ms. Charmaine Oberoi

Ms. Sharon Saldanha

[edit] Insurance Advisory Council

Dr. R. D. Samarth - Advisor for SAARC Region, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. Ltd.

M.G. Diwan - Former Chairman, Life Insurance Corporation of India

Fali Poncha - Chairman, International Reinsurance & Insurance

Kamesh Goyal - CEO, Allianz Bajaj General Insurance Co. Ltd.

Mrs. Sushila Venkataraman - AGM, General Insurance Corporation of India

Thomas Mathew - Zonal Manager (West), LIC

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