PG Diploma in Advertising and Management

The Advertising Club, Madras invites applications for admission to the 15th batch of Post Graduate Diploma in Advertising and Management. The nine month part time evening course is scheduled to commence in the first week of August.

Admission to this programme is through a written examination and personal interview. The entrance exam is scheduled to be held by mid of July. Graduates in any discipline with a passion to make advertising and marketing as their career, with good communication skills can apply for this programme.

The faculty includes senior practicing professionals from leading advertising agencies, media houses and marketing organisations, who will share their knowledge and insight gained through experience. The students will also undergo a one month internship in the chosen field.

For admission details: The Administrator (Academics), Ad Club Madras. Ph: 28141581 / 28142250 or write to adclub@airtelmail.in

Masters in Medical Tourism

ICRI Health a division of Institute of Clinical Research (India), India’s premier institution in Clinical Research studies, invites application for two years, full time Masters in Medical tourism.

Course begins from August 11, 2008

Eligibility: Graduates from any stream in any discipline.
Selection Process: Common Entrance Exam and Personal Interview
How to apply: Prospectus can be obtained from the Institute for Rs.1000 on all working days between 9 am - 7 pm, details of which can also be sourced by writing in to enquiry@icriindia.com.
Contact: ICRI Bangalore Campus: 242-A, 13th Cross, CMH Road, Indira Nagar 2nd Stage, Bangalore – 560 038. For registration, call: Mobile: 09742071077, 09980185453 Tel: 080- 2520 7224/ 25/ 26/ 27 
Manipal’s MBBS

Manipal College of Medical Sciences (MCOMS) Pokhara, Nepal has announced admissions to their MBBS degree, for the batch commencing August 2008. The last date for submission of applications is July 7, 2008. To be eligible for this programme, a minimum aggregate of 50% at the 10+2 or equivalent examination is required. The candidate should be above 17 years of age. There is no entrance Examination.

To apply, log on to http://www.manipal.edu/mcoms or write to campus.admissions@manipalu.com
Alternatively call toll free number 18004256243 or 080-41474392 /93 for one on one counselling
The MBBS degree of MCOMS has been a recognised medical qualification in India since July 1999 vide Government of India gazette notification dated 26/9/2001 {V.11016/1/2000-ME(UG)}. However, vide gazette notification of 2002 all foreign medical graduates will have to clear the screening test in order to practice upon their return to India.

PGDIM upgradable to MBA

The School of Management for Infrastructure and Development Strategies - India (MINDS), an Extension Centre of Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), invites applications for admission to the 'PGDIM upgradable to MBA in Infrastructure Management'.

This unique dual-option programme, offered by VTU and conducted at MINDS, leads to (i) PG Diploma in Infrastructure Management (PGDIM), at the end of the first year and (ii) MBA Degree in Infrastructure Management, at the end of the second year.

The programme is open to graduates in all branches of Engineering and Architecture as well as Post-Graduates in other disciplines, with minimum 50 per cent marks in aggregate (45 per cent for SC/ ST candidates). Admissions are through GD and interview, scheduled on July 12, 2008.

For further information and application form, log on to www.minds-india.org or write to admissions@minds-india.org or call 080-22734524/ 25533615/ 65312810, or drop in at MINDS, Indian Heritage Academy (IHA) Campus, 20th Main, 6th Block, Koramangala, Bangalore 560 095.

PG programmes from NICC

International PG Diploma in Design + MBA Retail Degree Programme
Duration: 2 years

Eligibility: Graduation in any Discipline + NICC Entrance Exam
No. of Seats: 15

On Completion: International Postgraduate Diploma in Retail Design + MBA Retail Degree
Integrated International Postgraduate Programme in Photography and Cinematography
Duration: 3 semesters
Eligibility: Graduation in any Discipline + NICC Entrance Exam
No. of Seats: 8

On Completion: International Professional Diploma in Photography and Cinematography
International Postgraduate Professional Programme in Applied Design

Specialisations: Advertising, Graphic Design: Print Media / New Media, Packaging Design, Product Design, Illustration

Duration: 3 semesters
Eligibility: Graduation in any Discipline + NICC Entrance Exam
No. of Seats: 15
On Completion: International Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Design with Specialisation
Details and Application Forms: www.niccindia.org