Pgsem@iimb

amit_in1976 · **Pgsem@iimb -** 12-09-2005, 12:54 AM

Hi,
I have been a member of PG and this year, I had taken a decision to join PGSEM program at IIM-B. I have 7 yrs of work ex in the IT industry and this is indeed a good course for ppl who have good amount of work ex in IT. And this course is not focussed on IT management, as the title might suggest !!

Well, one of the quarters is over...we have a quarter system with 3 courses per quarter. The first year has 13 core courses and from second year onwards, the electives start and go on for the next 6 quarters.

We've had Strategy, Microeconomics and Financial Accounting in the first quarter and this quarter we have Macroeconomics, Managing Organizations and Quantitative Methods...things are pretty good with some of the best profs teaching in class.

Let me know if someone is interested in knowing about this program and other info. There is a Yahoo group also PGSMInfo where you can post your queries and will definitely get a response from current students + pgsem alumni.

Cheers,
Amit

zero · **The PGSEM separate test -** 18-09-2005, 08:36 PM

Hi Amit,

I have few quesries. I hope you can help me.

1. I am not able to find the syllabus for PGSEM which is scheduled to be conducted on March-19, 2006 at bangalore at Chennai. Is the pattern along the same lines as CAT?

2. I will have work experience of about 22 months by June 2006. Out of which 10 months in call-centre industry and 12 months in IT industry. Will I be eligible for selection?

3. What is placement status after PGSEM?

Thanks in advance for your help.

miltond · 18-09-2005, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amit_in1976

Hi,
I have been a member of PG and this year, I had taken a decision to join PGSEM program at IIM-B. I have 7 yrs of work ex in the IT industry and this is indeed a good course for ppl who have good amount of work ex in IT. And this course is not focussed on IT management, as the title might suggest !!

Well, one of the quarters is over...we have a quarter system with 3 courses per quarter. The first year has 13 core courses and from second year onwards, the electives start and go on for the next 6 quarters.

We've had Strategy, Microeconomics and Financial Accounting in the first quarter and this quarter we have Macroeconomics, Managing Organizations and Quantitative Methods...things are pretty good with some of the best profs teaching in class.

Let me know if someone is interested in knowing about this program and other info. There is a Yahoo group also PGSMInfo where you can post your queries and will definitely get a response from current students + pgsem alumni.

Cheers,
Amit

Hi Amit,

I have about 3 years of work ex in the S/W industry @ Wipro Technologies, all of them in the capacity of a Technical writer. What is the breadth of industries offering placements @ the PGSEM course and what are the approx starting salaries ?

amit_in1976 · 19-09-2005, 03:24 PM

Hi,
1. PGSEM test is on the lines of CAT. I am not really sure abt the syllabus as I had taken admission through CAT. But I guess preparation on the lines of CAT will definitely help.

2. I believe that PGSEM requires 24 months of work ex on the date of joining. Anything less than this is not allowed. But I would request you to confirm this with PGSEM office before taking a call.

3. There are no placements offered for any student in PGSEM. IIM-B doesnt provide placements for PGSEM students. It is an industry sponsored program.

Thanks,
Amit

ashishyahoo · 20-09-2005, 03:30 PM

hi...

I am a fresher in the IT industry, just joined Oracle SSI at Bangalore - i wud like to know how is the PGSEM prog conducted...in the sense how are the timings on weekends etc - by wat nature is it part time, full time and so on...also once the company sponsors u for it, u also have to sign a bond to remain with ur sponsoring company for another 2-3 years - this is wat i have heard bout it...is this true? - must be, as the company sponsors u for the course...

Ashish

amit_in1976 · 25-09-2005, 06:38 PM

Hi Ashish,
You need 2 yrs of work ex to join PGSEM. You can visit the PGSEM webpage on IIM-B website. It will give you a lot of information that you require. If the company you are working for is going to sponsor your fees, then it is quite likely that there is going to be a bond. I would suggest that you check with your HR about the exact specifics of this bond !

Cheers,
Amit

amit_in1976 · **Re: Pgsem@iimb -** 09-10-2005, 07:08 PM

I thought I could update this here...

A team of five members from PGSEM-2005 batch are going to represent IIM-Bangalore at John Molson International Case Competition, Corcordia University, Canada.

bhutani_sunil · **Re: Pgsem@iimb -** 09-10-2005, 07:59 PM

i am having a total work ex of 4 years with 2 years as a lecturer and 2 as a bank officer in a public sector bank.... what do you recommed for me..... and what is the procedure

Quote:

Originally Posted by amit_in1976

Hi,
I have been a member of PG and this year, I had taken a decision to join PGSEM program at IIM-B. I have 7 yrs of work ex in the IT industry and this is indeed a good course for ppl who have good amount of work ex in IT. And this course is not focussed on IT management, as the title might suggest !!

Well, one of the quarters is over...we have a quarter system with 3 courses per quarter. The first year has 13 core courses and from second year onwards, the electives start and go on for the next 6 quarters.

We've had Strategy, Microeconomics and Financial Accounting in the first quarter and this quarter we have Macroeconomics, Managing Organizations and Quantitative Methods...things are pretty good with some of the best profs teaching in class.

Let me know if someone is interested in knowing about this program and other info. There is a Yahoo group also PGSMInfo where you can post your queries and will definitely get a response from current students + pgsem alumni.

Cheers,
Amit

MurTuzA · **Re: Pgsem@iimb -** 09-10-2005, 08:41 PM

Oh yeah.....
Just the thread I was looking for.
I am currently working in bangalore and seriously interested in the PGSEM program at IIMB.I plan to bell the CAT in 2006 and get into the PGSEM program.

Amit could you kindly tell me how strenous is the course and what is covered as part of the program?

amit_in1976 · **Re: Pgsem@iimb -** 10-10-2005, 01:12 AM

Hi,
PGSEM requires the candidates to be from IT background. I would recommend tht you check with the PGSEM office to find out if you are eligible for the program.

Regards,
Amit