Anees Noorani

Corporate Partners

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Zodiac Clothing Company Ltd.

Vice Chairman , Managing Director

Germany is an industrial leader and an export champion, admired globally for its technical expertise. The cornerstone of this achievement and of Germany‘s economic success is the highly acclaimed German Dual Education System, which is simple and cost effective.

In 1991, the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) set up the first Indo-German Training Centre (IGTC) in Mumbai. Inspired by its overwhelming success, the second centre was set up in Chennai in 2005 and followed by Bangalore in 2008. Besides the flagship 18 months Post Graduate Programme in Business Administration (PGPBA), IGTC offers an Executive Business Management Programme (EBMP) as well as Open Training and Customized Management Development Programme.

The IGTC training seeks to impart structured knowledge & active competence. It offers the student a secure career and 100% of the students get placed on conclusion of the programme. The benefit for all sides is palpable- with students obtaining a state of the art, market & demand driven education- industry being able to build a productive, competitive and highly motivated skilled talent pool-and the country gains by virtue of remarkably low youth unemployment because of virtually no attrition, and greatly sharpened competitiveness.

In India, practical skills are considered inferior to academic qualifications; both need to be synchronized & harnessed. This is vital for the “Make in India“ vision, and for India becoming a global manufacturing hub. Over decades, several trials & numerous initiatives have been launched towards attaining this goal, but industry was left out (necessary for practical training & funding) and the effort lacked strategic resolve, and the scale required.

India has the potential Demographic Dividend and Germany has the expertise for unlocking this potential. Many German companies in India already engage in providing world class training. This has to be rapidly extended to Indian corporate, especially the SMEs; Germany‘s Mittelstand – the backbone of its economic miracle.

A legal framework for defining the role of each stakeholder needs to be in place, and a mechanism for a time bound review is necessary for the thrust forward. Members of the Managing Committee of the Indo-German Chamber have been pushing for this thrust for over a decade, which could be a game changer in transforming the country into a true champion.

I sincerely congratulate IGTC on its Silver Jubilee and wish IGCC and IGTC unparalleled success in the future.

Vanalika Bhuta

GROW Trainee
BASF India Ltd.

PGPBA Alumnus 2021

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Management Trainee
Mercedes-Benz India Pvt. Ltd.

PGPBA Alumnus 2021

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Deputy General Manager
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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 1,75,000 + taxes (in June)
Third installment: INR 1,75,000 + taxes (in April)

Can I withdraw my candidature?

Withdrawal of candidature before the month of June: The Candidates, who have accepted the Offer of Admission, paid the first installment, and later withdrew the admission from the offered Programme (before month of June). Such candidates will be refunded the entire amount paid by them after deducting INR 5,000/- as a processing fee.
Withdrawal of candidature before the commencement of Programme (i.e. between the period June to August month): If a candidate withdraws their candidacy before the program begins (i.e., between June and August), having previously accepted the Offer of Admission and paid the installments, a refund will be issued. The refunded amount will be the total paid by the candidate, minus a processing fee of INR 30,000.
No refund will be made post the commencement of the programme.

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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