Dr. Stephen D’Silva

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Dr Stephen D’Silva is currently a Senior Professor at Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies and a member of the Senate of the University of Mumbai.
He has brought in extensive insights as an educator and ex-Director at JBIMS. He coordinates and conducts modules for the Post Graduation Management course for the Indian Navy at the Naval War College (Goa). He conducts a lot of training programs also for L&T (Mumbai and Dubai), ICICI Bank (Senior management level), Essar Steel and Essar Oil.
With more than 30 years of teaching experience, Dr. Stephen D’Silva has received numerous honors for teaching and has more than 100 research publications in national and international journals to his credit some of which were in Paris, Netherlands, America and Dubai. He has been awarded by the Star Group and Bombay Management Association as the “Best Teacher” as well as “Best Faculty of the Year Award” from AIMS.
Prior to joining academics, he has senior corporate marketing experience of more than 15 years at MRF Ltd, J. K. White Cement Ltd and Mafatlal Industries where he conceptualized new innovative ideas and has been very successful in his turnaround strategies.
His academic credentials are impressive. He is a Management Graduate from the University of Mumbai and holds Doctorate degree in Management. He possesses outstanding communication skills, presents information in a variety of ways emphasising relevance of class materials of the world beyond the classroom.

FAQ’s

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the IGTC PGPBA a Degree or Diploma Course?

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PGPBA Programme offered by IGTC is a certificate course jointly awarded by the German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), Berlin and the Indo‐German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) recognized by German industry in India and Germany.

How does the IGTC PGPBA compare to a 2 year MBA?

IGTC PGPBA Programme is very similar to a 2 year MBA degree in terms of design, experience of faculty and delivery. Some comparative advantages are:

Our distinctive feature is the compulsory practical training/internship with leading Indo-German partner organizations. This engagement involves hands-on industry applications through on-the-job training, mentorship, and live projects.
The program seamlessly integrates the strengths of theoretical and practical approaches, drawing inspiration from the German Dual System. Take advantage of top-notch management training through hands-on experience as Management Trainee-Interns at India's premier German corporations.
As a non-profit management training arm of the Indo German Chamber of Commerce, IGTC is able to extend deep value for its programmes. The PGPBA cost is kept at INR 4,00,000 plus tax compared to expensive MBA degree

What is the Business Environment Germany?

IGTC offers an optional 10-day study trip to Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg (DHBW) which hosts IGTC students and participating managers at their Karlsruhe campus, Germany. This exchange is a highlight of our PGPBA Programmes as it not only promotes an understanding of Germany’s business culture and its people, but is packed with a good balance of business and social lessons from an intercultural perspective.

How do I apply?

Application forms to be filled out online supported by required documents and an application fee of Rs.3000/- + 9% CGST + 9% SGST. Please contact IGTC via +91 7045360206 or email us at igtcprograms@indo-german.com for more details.

What are qualifications required for application?

Graduates in any field (B.E./B.Tech./B.Com./B.M.S/B.M.M./B.SC/B.A.) with 0-5 years of work experience and over 50% aggregate marks are eligible to apply.

Will I be guaranteed placement after graduation in the same company I intern with?

A placement opportunity with the training company is not a guarantee; but the internship could convert to a pre-placement offer subject to individual training performance and a job opening in the company.

What are the benefits of the German Dual System?

The German Dual System in its purest form, the Dual System simply means ‘Learning by Doing’, it is widely practiced in Germany and several European countries. In IGTC this discipline fosters joint educational responsibility with the collaborating companies. Together, it creates a unique synergy between learning and working that instills the knowledge of business principles and the confidence to innovate and execute.

Can I pay the fees for the programme in installments?

The total fee to the programme is Rs. 4,00,000 plus tax is payable in three installments as follows:

First installment: INR 50,000 + taxes (upon admission within 2 weeks)
Second installment: INR 1,50,000 + taxes (in June)
Third installment: INR 2,00,000 + taxes (in April - following year)

Can I withdraw my candidature?

Fees paid is ron-refundable. No fees will be refund, if the candidature is withdrawn by the student

What is the DHBW Master programme?

IGTC is currently holding discussions with Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW), Center for Advanced Studies (CAS), Heilbronn to accept PGPBA students from IGTC into their Master’s in Business Management programme. It is intended for those IGTC students who additionally aspire to gain an international experience, a higher education in business and a master’s degree at a renowned German institution. DHBW is one of the largest higher education institutions in the German Federal State of Baden-Wuerttemberg with 9 DHBW locations & 3 DHBW campuses, catering to approximately 34,000 students and over 9,000 corporate partners across all their Bachelors and master’s programmes.

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