Sudhakar Kasture

EBMP

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The Guru

Mr. Sudhakar Kasture holds Masters in Foreign Trade (M.F.T) and is an International Trade Consultant with experience of over 4 decades. He is a CEO of a consulting firm IMPEXCONSULT, Partner of Generation Next Business Consulting and Director of Helpline Impex Pvt. Ltd. and EXIM institute (A Div. of Helpline Impex Pvt. Ltd.). He has been an Advisor/ Consultant to many big companies like HUL, Siemens, Godrej Group, Blue Star, BKT, Essar Oil, MRPL, BPCL, Marico, Huber Group (India), Raychem RPG, Vedanta Group, ThyssenKrupp, Zen Technology etc., in the field of foreign trade policy and WTO related issues. He has conducted various tailor-made training programmes for Corporates like Aditya Brila Group, Asian Paints, Atlas Copco, Aurobindo Pharma, Balmer & Lawrie, BDP International, BPCL, Forbes Marshall, Godrej, HPCL, IOCL, L&T, Michelin India, NOCIL, PwC, Tata Steel etc. and Institutions like AIFMP, AIRIA, BCCI, CII, CAPEXIL, CHEMEXCIL, ECGC, Exim Bank, FEDAI, FIEO, GCCI, IGCC, PHARMEXCIL and Banks like YES Bank, AXIS Bank, DBS Bank, ICICI Bank, Union Bank, etc. Recently he has conducted Trade Analysis for the products under the purview of SHEFEXIL, PHARMEXCIL and CHEMEXCIL, with specific reference to India’s current and proposed Free Trade Agreements. He loves in-depth analysis of important international trade subjects like Foreign Trade Policy, World Trade Organisaition (WTO), Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), Customs Regulations, Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Regulations, Non-Tariff Barriers, etc., for he believes that conceptual clarity is uppermost in any understanding process.

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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