“You can manage things but how about knowing how to manage people?”

A session at VJIM Hyderabad with Ms. Vijay Lakshmi, Head, L & D, Nspira Management Services and Mr. Phani Kumar, Manager HR, Kogentix on the importance of HR in any organization

“Things can be managed but a true manager is someone who knows how to manage people,” said Ms. Vijay Lakshmi, Head L & D, Nspira Management Services at a latest seminar at Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management, Hyderabad which was around the topic- "Role of HR in Organisational Citizenship Behavior (OCB).

Hosted for the PGDM students of the school by the HR Committee, this 20^th August seminar also had Mr. Phani Kumar, Manager, HR, Kogentix interacting with the students and taking their questions.

Ms. Lakshmi explained how the role of an HR has come a long way in India and how it is evolving every single day. “It isn’t easy to handle the Human Resource of a company because managing people is the toughest job ever in the field of management, and the expectation of the organization on HR is high because now a days people not only want smart TV and mobile but also smart employees,” exclaimed Ms. Lakshmi. 

The OCB interaction touched topics like-

a. Organizational Citizenship Behavior

b. Importance of HR in developing OCB

c. Understanding the impact of effectiveness of OCB in organizations

Organizational Citizenship Behavior is something an individual plays independently within an organization and unless you are trained in it or attentive towards it, you will not contribute to the overall growth of the organization. To define it in simpler ways, OCB is a person's voluntary commitment within an organization or company that is not part of his or her contractual tasks.

Mr. Kumar simplified it for the students further by explaining how one can achieve OCB by following the below listed factors:

·         Altruism – quality of unselfish concern of others

·         Courtesy – polite behavior

·         Sportsmanship – fairness in following rules

·         Conscientiousness – reasonable level of self-control

·         Civic sense how well a person represents an organization

“Anybody can perform well in work allotted to him/her, but a true employee is he who goes an extra mile to perform extraordinarily,” said Manager, HR, Kogentix in his speech. “He’s the successful employee and organization needs such people,” Mr Kumar added further.

VJIM, Hyderabad hosts a Book Fair to celebrate the National Library Day

A Book Fair was organized in the campus of VignanaJytohiInstitute of Managament on August 12, 2016 from 11 am to 5 pm. With an astounding collection of books on display, the fair was nothing short of a treat for the members of VJIM.

The Book Fair was inaugurated with the lighting of the lamp and Prof. Ramarao delivered the welcome speech.Hetalked about the benefits of Reading and how it is a very healthy habit.“Gyanorakshatirakshitaha  which means protect your knowledge is done only in the form of books,” mentioned Prof. Ramarao. He also put forward a fact from the recent research that people who read book for an average of three and a half hours have the chance of increasing their life spans by 20%. Prof. Ramarao suggested that it is important for an individual to choose his/ her books very wisely. He concluded by defining books as “bundle of knowledge and a librarian is collection as well as the collector of that knowledge.”

Another short talk was delivered by Assoc. Prof.Ramakrishna who highlighted the present scenario of readers, their modern habits of and how reading as a practice has reduced over the years due to human beings’ massive dependence on technology. He put forward his opinion saying that the books always have an upper hand and how proud a person feels when he has a collection of books with him. He concluded by saying that books are the greatest assets in one’s life.

The fair had a wide range of books, displaying all the subjects of management from authors all around the world. The fair garnered a lot of attention from students and faculty members. Overall it was a successful event organized by the Library staff of VJIM under the guidance of Mr. Raghu Mantha, Librarian. 

Business Standard’s 2016 ranking gives VignanaJyothi Institute of Management, Hyderabad yet another high

With a phenomenal placement record with which VignanaJyothi Institute of Management (VJIM), Hyderabad closed the placement session for its Post Graduate Diploma in Management Class 2016, it is time for yet another laurel for the school to rejoice upon. The latest Business School Survey conducted by Business Standard rates VJIM, Hyderabad in the Super League A2- A5 and positions it among top B-schools in the A3 league. Read More 

“Essentials of Investing in Financial Markets”- a seminar hosted for VJIM students to give them a glimpse into the world of Finance

July 23, 2016, Hyderabad:WhenAjay Sharma- General Manager, Titan Company Ltd. and AbhishekVaish- Area Manager, Aditya Birla Money came down to campus to interact with the VignanaJyothi Institute of Management, Hyderabad students, it was one stimulating session of two hours. The talk was themed around the topic- “Essentials of Investing in Financial Markets”. Read More 

5 TOP PG DIPLOMA COURSES CURRENTLY IN INDIA

The world today is neither satisfied nor completely taken in with your bachelor’s degree. Now that you have a bachelor’s degree, what comes next? A postgraduate degree or a diploma? How do you pick? Where do you go?

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To make your job easier, we cherry-picked five most trending diplomas courses for you.

 POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT :

This equips and hones you in the art of decision making and a keen understating of the more minute nuances of business. It is a two year programme which relies for the job market with extremely bright prospects. To really make the most your PGDM in India understanding the present economy, consider B-schools around Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune and Delhi.

 POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN TECHNICAL WRITING:

For people want to take up technical writing, this course is a tailor made fit. Clocking a total of 150 hrs, spread over time, this fine tunes your writing skills and helps you become better versed in the language you use anywhere. Buffer is an online site that offers this course. Check it out today!

 POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MARKETING:

A specialization in Marketing during your PGDM/ MBA years gives you an edge over the others in the field of Marketing because it helps you learn about markets, market monitoring and product development. This course gives you an effective one up on usual management degrees. As you pursue a better career, it is wise to pick a great B-school from Hyderabad or Bangalore currently. Reason being- these two cities are presently hot spots of Marketing opportunities.

 POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN FASHION DESIGN:

You can challenge the creative individual in you by taking this course that is offered by Pearl Academy. Here you don't just learn about fashion but get an added advantage since you taught skills pertaining to Design Process, Visualisation, Presentation and an understanding of the market behaves and responds to different things differently.

The duration of this course is two years- four semesters.

 POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT:

This one/ two years’ diploma makes you an Entrepreneur with confidence and with an ability to gauge market, to understand it and run a business more efficiently. Mostly, the curriculum deals with managing a business with more efficiency than those who don’t have the advantage of this particular diploma.

Career opportunities while pursuing a Diploma in Financial Management

While it has often be said that knowledge must be pursued without an intent towards financial expectations but in todays times, an education without a proper thought of a career would be a grave error. While institutes like Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management, Deccan school of Management, Hyderabad Business School and ICBM School of Business Excellence offer diploma courses in Financial Management, what path could it eventually lead you to? What career prospects await you?

1. Investment Banking - Although, strictly speaking, Investment Banking does not require a diploma in Financial Management but if you are a student, it certainly tips the scale indoor favour. It gives you that added advantage that the others who do not have this degree wouldn’t grasp the principals of finance as well as you do. You gain an edge over others in matters of technical skills, crunching numbers and basic comprehension.

2. Commercial/Retail Banking/Insurance - A lot of work regarding these requires lengthy explanations to your clients so a thorough knowledge of Finance Management goes a long way. The better equipped you are about concepts, the easier and more seamless the process of dealing day to day is, be it clients or your superiors. This is a really lucrative job despite being highly demanding on you.

3. Planning/Budgeting - This is a job that essentially requires you to dwell on your technical knowledge that you gathered while attending the endless lectures. All what you learn during the day can come to fruition at your job. If you manage to get an opportunity to work where your planning and budgeting skills are honed while you are studying, it will be a double advantage since the work skills can be applied in academics and academic skills can help you shine at work.

4. Finance Writing - Express yourself while you are not pouring over those notebooks and textbooks  and make an extra buck. While you pursue a diploma in Financial management you can go on to write for a lot of financial publication on and off the web. All it takes is a flair of language and some determination to gear up to it.

Overall, Financial management gives you a set of skills to view the world of Finance under a different light and work experience to be had which might eventually to comprehend and enhance the economy.   

WHY IS HYDERABAD A GREAT PLACE TO STUDY MANAGEMENT?

The city of Nizams, as it is known is now soon shaping up to a great educational hub while it maintains and preserves its charm of the days gone by and some great food culture. So, when you have Financial Management on your mind, why should you head to the capital of the newly minted state of Telangana?

1. The Culture: When you aren’t busy crunching numbers or pouring over your course material, you can explore the city that offers a thousand delights — be it culinary, visual or literary. The city never ceases to delight. So, institutes like Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management or ICFAI or IILM will put you smack in the middle of the metropolis and history to give you an experience along with your education. 

 

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2. Diaspora : The city of Hyderabad is full of vibrance which shines through its people and the way of life there. For students of Hyderabad, there is a mingling of cultures within and beyond the campus. Within, you interact with an inflow of students coming in from all over the country carrying with them pieces of the places they belong to and just outside the gates, awaits you the Nizami opulence and tehzeeb. To see a pvt. B-school in Hyderabad with maximum number of diversity within the classroom, you may check ISB Hyderabad and VJIM, Hyderabad.

3. The Metropolis: Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management is an institute located in Kukatpally which is a major residential and commercial suburb that ensures access to every modern amenity that you would need or desire while you spend your time acquiring your management degree. Similarly, an institute like ISB is located in an equally strategic location like Gachibowli.

Needless to say, with so many brilliant institutions around, you have a chance to let yourself experience a growth in academic and interpersonal relationships. There is a fair proximity to markets and tech parks. 

4. Work While You Study and After: The good business schools in Hyderabad are located in the tech hub which provides you an opportunity to get your work experience while you are still studying. A work experience while you study will look really impressive on a resume as you build toward your career.

The other advantage of being located in a state capital that thrives on its work culture is the possibility of finding work right outside your college gates. Maybe, the city that you grew so fond of over the period of time will provide you not only your education but eventually employment. What better than to stay on in the city that symbolises modernity and heritage, all at once? Yes to Hyderabad?

Helpful Tips For Management Aspirants To Choose The Best Management College In Hyderabad

With countless management colleges mushrooming in almost every major city and town across South India, finding the best college to pursue this higher education program is not that easy. At the same time, the growing competition in the field makes it imperative for the management aspirants to gain education from a well known and reliable institute that is endorsed by the industry. Given below are some practical tips that can help management aspirants planning to pursue an course of their choice in this field, select the best managementcolleges in Hyderabad in a relatively stress free manner.

Type Of Management Program

The first thing that students should consider is the type of management program they intend to pursue. This generally requires them to select between an MBA degree program and a postgraduate diploma course. Although, both the programs offer similar knowledge and information about various management aspects, they generally differ in terms of teaching methodology and focus on specializations. In addition, while the MBA programs are recognized by UGC, the diploma courses are recognized by AICTE.

Specialization Or General

Having decided about the type of management program, the aspiring students should consider whether they want to pursue a general course or opt for specialization in a specific niche.  Most top colleges in Hyderabad will offer both general and specialized management programs although they might limit the choice of specializations being offered. However, some top ranked institutes offer only a general management program. For example VJIM, which is considered to be one of the best management collegesin Hyderabad, offers a world class post graduate diploma course without any specialization, but which is known to open great career opportunities for the students.

On or Off Campus

Another important thing to consider while selecting a management college in Hyderabad is whether the students want to pursue the course on campus or off campus. In case, the students cannot attend regular classes at the institute they might opt for an of campus program, if the college offers the same. However, not many good management institutes might provide this option, which is why the aspiring students should seek detailed information about this aspect while short-listing the institutes of their choice.

Industry Accreditation of Curriculum

The constantly changing business needs require the management colleges to update their curriculum every few years. However, many top institutes wait for the curriculum to be accredited by the AICTE before implementing it while there are others that keep updating their course to ensure that it is always at par with the current industry standards. These institutes give greater importance to  industry accreditation of their curriculum so that their students do not face any difficulty in meeting their job expectations.

Infrastructure And Other Facilities

The infrastructure and other facilities offered by an institute should also be taken into consideration as they play a vital role in ensuring a better learning experience for the students. That is why most top ranking institutes spend a large part of their budget on establishing proper infrastructure and providing the best learning facilities for students. A well developed infrastructure also offers great support to the faculty to help impart better training. 

WHY PGDM AND NOT MBA?

Very often, management students stand on this cross road and wonder, PGDM or MBA? Which one will land me my dream job? Which one makes me academically better? Which one is meant more for me and is not the way of the herd? A very common debate! Let us sort this out for you.

“An MBA is for those who seek a university programme to get a holistic view of Management while the PGDM is for those who seek specialisation in a particular area of their interest,” feels V. Venkataramana, Dean, School of Management Studies, University of Hyderabad.

PGDM, strictly speaking, isn't a degree. So, in a degree hungry country like ours, why at all should a person go for it? As stated above, PGDM gives you a tunnel vision, yes, but keeps you focused on what you want to achieve rather than give you a broad based idea of things. While MBA is seen as a natural set up after a graduate degree, PGDM is seen as a diploma pursued for professional advancement and a very relevant one for growing fast in your profession.

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As far credibility of a diploma vs. degree stand, there are times a PGDM might end up scoring higher than a plain MBA because it might be suited better to the job description.

         

While an MBA is regulated by the UGC, a PGDM is regulated by the AICTE. This gives institutions offering a PGDM course higher autonomy than those offering plain, vanilla MBA courses. Even though both courses give you an insight into and knowledge of Business Administration, the approach and concentration of what is taught is fairly different.

         

PGDM tackles the more practical fields of education as compared to MBA that provides you academic knowledge. The basic difference between the two is that the former makes you street smart and the other makes you book wise. Hence, more of professionals who want to advance their fields should usually go in for a PGDM.

Fee structure for PGDM courses is much higher as compared to MBAs but if your purpose is to seek advancement in your chosen field, a PGDM might be a better card to pick over a generic MBA which might end up not helping you at all. Since a person would be devoting an exact same amount of time (i.e. 2 years) one might want to work toward a specific goal than being the jack of all trade and master of none.

One of the key things where PGDM triumphs over MBA is the interval in which the curriculum is updated. Since recognised universities hand out MBAs, the curriculum there is a little rigid compared to the fairly autonomous institutes that aren’t governed by the UGC. Usually, a curriculum update takes less time and is more fluid while pursuing PGDM.

As far as placements depend, the onus goes to the institution more than the course and though there are arguers in favour of and against both courses, they would seem neck to neck to an unbiased eye.