India aims to become the third largest economy globally by reaching a GDP of US$ 5
trillion in the next three years and aspires to achieve a GDP of US$ 7 trillion by 2030.
The recent union budget has allocated US$ 13 million to be spent alone on infrastructure
projects during FY 2024-25. The Indian government’s focus on infrastructure projects is
further enhanced with an expected total investment of US$ 1.7 trillion by 2030.
This massive expenditure on projects requires a great deal of project management skills
on the part of those executives and managers who are supposed to plan and execute
various engineering and non-engineering projects on behalf of government companies and
private enterprises. It is expected that project managers in India must be well-versed
in working in different phases of project management like project initiation, project
planning, project execution, project monitoring & controlling, and project closing.
Apart from these, they should have general management skills like communication,
leadership, team building, negotiation and basic human resource management (HRM) skills.
As far as project management education in India is concerned, it is in the nascent stage
with very few institutions offering full-time post-graduate programmes in project
management. NICMAR University offers a two-year full-time MBA programme in Advanced
Project Management (APM) under one of its schools – the School of Project Management.
The
focus of the MBA APM programme is on large and complex engineering and non-engineering
projects, which require specialised human resources. The Programme adopts a
multidisciplinary approach comprising project management and systems engineering so that
budding project managers are prepared to work in different sectors of the industry.
Industry-ready project professionals are employed in oil and gas, software development,
manufacturing, energy, infrastructure and construction including clients, contracting
and consulting organizations. Such trained manpower is also required by various
organizations for education, health care and management of rural projects. The MBA APM
addresses the techno-managerial needs of various projects in different sectors of the
industry. Graduates from different streams like Engineering, Planning, Architecture,
Computer & IT, Science, Commerce, Arts, Pharmaceutical and Agriculture after completing
this Programme gain multidisciplinary exposure to the working of modern projects.
MBA APM is a unique programme and hardly any other reputed institute offers this
programme in India. The curriculum is reviewed and updated every year to incorporate the
latest advancements in project management to build competencies in diverse areas to
enhance employability and entrepreneurial drive among students.
Warm regards,
Dr. Devang
Desai
Dean, School of Project Management
alerts
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MoU Signed Between NICMAR University, Pune
and Larsen & Toubro
We are excited to announce the partnership of NICMAR University, Pune and Larsen &
Toubro in launching co-branded M. Tech programmes in Construction Technology and
Management (CTM) and Infrastructure Project Management (IPM). These highly curated
programmes, commencing in July 2024, will each enroll 30 students through NICMAR
University admission process. Students will benefit from a unique blend of academic
rigor and practical experience, including internships and projects at L&T.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed to this effect on May 22, 2024 at L&T
headquarters in Chennai. Dr. Mrs. Sushma Kulkarni, Vice Chancellor represented
NICMAR University, Pune. L&T was represented by Dr. C. Jayakumar, EVP and CHRO. This
MoU signifies a major step towards bridging the gap between academic excellence and
industry expertise.
MoU Signed Between NICMAR University, Pune
and Mytek Innovations Private Limited
We are thrilled to announce that NICMAR University, Pune has recently signed an MoU
with Mytek Innovations Private Limited, to collaborate on high growth potential
ideas & start-ups with their support of CEI (NICMAR’s Centre for Entrepreneurship &
Innovation) to reshape AEC sector.
NICMAR University will also collaborate with Mytek on case-based research. Looking
forward to a fruitful partnership between our organizations.
HAPPENINGS @NICMAR
Address by Vice Chancellor
Dr. Mrs. Sushma Kulkarni, Vice Chancellor, NICMAR University, Pune, was invited as
keynote speaker on “Leadership in Times of Technological Disruption: Navigating the
Digital Transformation in Higher Ed”, at the "Elets Education Innovation Summit" on
April 12, 2024, at Novotel Pune.
The summit was organized by Elets Technomedia - Asia and the Middle East’s premier media,
Technology Research & Knowledge Consultancy Organisation, in a knowledge partnership
with Digital Learning Magazine. The summit provided a platform for immersive discussion
on the challenges, opportunities, key trends, and innovations shaping the education
sector.
Dr. Mrs. Sushma Kulkarni, Vice Chancellor, NICMAR University delivered a keynote address
on the topic 'Interdisciplinarity in Engineering Education' at the 11th AEDS hosted at
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, during 21–22 May 2024.
In her address, she emphasized that engineers today require interdisciplinary skills
such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, adaptability, and
collaboration. Therefore, an interdisciplinarity approach within the field of
engineering is a need of hour. This approach integrates knowledge, methodologies, and
perspectives from sciences, social sciences, humanities, and other varied disciplines.
Career Guidance Seminar
NICMAR University, in collaboration with The Times Group, hosted an enlightening career
guidance
seminar for Class X and XII students. The event, held at the NICMAR University campus,
featured
distinguished speakers, including Vivek Velankar, Senior Career Counselor; Dr Anil Kashyap,
President and Chancellor of NICMAR University, Pune; and Dr Prashant Dave, Registrar of
NICMAR
University, Pune.
Renowned Vivek Velankar provided invaluable insights into the diverse career
paths available
to
over 200+ students and parents who attended the seminar. His guidance was particularly
beneficial in addressing the common confusions and dilemmas that students face after
completing
their 10th and 12th grades, helping them navigate their career choices with newfound clarity
and
confidence.
Attendees appreciated the comprehensive advice and practical tips shared, which equipped
them with the knowledge to make informed decisions about their future careers. The event
underscored NICMAR University's commitment to supporting students' academic and
professional development.
To have the insights of the seminar, directly go to The Youtube link:
https://www.youtube.com/live/yx24TT0ruVs?si=uomJFRw-9YbgY-KZ
Goal Setting Workshop
A Goal Setting Workshop for Deans and Functional Heads was organized by
the University at OXFORD Golf Club, Pune from May 2nd to 4th, 2024 to set clear objectives
that align with the university's overarching targets.
The workshop was conducted by Ms. Shalaka Gundi, external facilitator and Organizational
Development (OD) specialist, whose expertise elevated our goal-setting process to new
heights.
From SWOT Analysis to BHAG and Circle of Influence it was inspiring
to witness the
commitment of the team to steer the university towards greater heights. With the
invaluable guidance and participation of Dr. Sushma Kulkarni, Vice Chancellor, NICMAR
University, Pune, Registrar, Academic Deans, and Functional Deans, we laid the
foundation for strategic planning that will drive our institution's success in the
upcoming term.
Faculty & Staff
Achievements/
Awards
Dr. Pradeepta Kumar Samanta, was invited to Chair a Technical Session of International
Conference on "Finance and Accounting - ICFA 2024" organised by Indira Institute of
Management, Pune on 3rd May 2024. The theme of the online conference was 'Navigating
Financial Challenges amongst Global Uncertainties'.
Placement Spotlight
The month of May witnessed the participation of key recruiters even in the
concluding last leg of Campus Placements for the 2023-24 passing out batch.
We are glad to announce the conclusion of the Campus placement for the
2023-24 batch with a joyous success of 100 % placements !!
We are happy to convey that the highest domestic CTC achieved stood tall at
25.09 Lpa compared to 16 Lpa last year, the average CTC rose to 9.25
LPA whereas the International Package stood at 30 Lpa.
We successfully added 20 % new recruiters this year and almost 7.5 % of
students received International placements. It is also significant to note and a
matter of pride that, All Big 4’S (KPMG, Deloitte, PWC & EY) participated and
recruited in the Placement season.
Chief Patron
Dr. Anil Kashyap,
President and Chancellor,
NICMAR University, Pune
Patron
Dr. Mrs. Sushma S.
Kulkarni,
Vice Chancellor,
NICMAR University, Pune
Advisor
Dr. Rahul
Deshpande,
Dean QA,
NICMAR University, Pune
Editors
Dr. Vandana
Bhavsar,
Associate Professor,
NICMAR University, Pune
Editors
Dr. Soumi Rai,
Associate Professor,
NICMAR University, Pune
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