Chennai Business School Chennai Business School (CBS) is an institution dedicated to creating industry-ready managerial talent.

Started in 2006 as the first management institution to be established and run by professionals from the industry. The teaching fraternity at CBS is strongly oriented towards industry needs. Indeed there is a high degree of hands-on involvement by senior industry professionals who have won their spurs the hard way. Chennai Business School (CBS) is an institution dedicated to creating industry-ready managerial talent. CBS offers training in Indias exponentially growing verticals Information Technology, Retail, Finance and Financial Services and International Management. CBS also offers focused learning in strategic areas of management Human Resources and Marketing & Communications. One of the first management institutions to be established and run by professionals from the industry, CBS started in 2006, offers Programs that are supported by contemporary infrastructure, industryorientation, latest teaching methodologies and high-profile faculty, both from academia and industry. Professionals are professors The teaching fraternity at CBS is strongly oriented towards industry needs. Indeed there is a high degree of hands-on involvement by senior industry professionals who have won their spurs the hard way. Industry approval CBS placement record certainly underscores the welcome acceptance of its one year management qualification. CBS has also been entrusted with training students who have been identified for employment by corporates. Unique course structure Being industry focused, the curriculum embraces sound management theory and real life, real time management issues in the business world. The intensive 1,100 hour course is intended to provide a challenge to the students. Executive education CBS has designed an executive Education Program with a view to help corporates empower their managers with enhanced managerial skills. This initiative has been kicked off with a specialized program for Sutherland Global Services.

Overview of Why CBS Grads Being industry-led, CBS has the advantage of delivering what the industry is looking for. Some of the major advantages available to CBS students are - A major part of the courses are delivered by industry professionals - The curriculum is industry oriented

Specialization in selected verticals ensures that the students are given the - necessary inputs in terms of theory and practice, which enables them to fit in and progress in the industry The details of the varsity-wise placements of the 2011 batch of students is as follows:VARSITY International Business Management Marketing & Communications Financial Management Information Technology Human Resources Retail TOTAL AVERAGE CTC (in PLACEMENT Rs) STATUS 5.05 lakhs 5.0 lakhs 5.0 lakhs 5.0 lakhs 4.25 lakhs 4.0 lakhs 4.71 lakhs 100% 100% 100% 100% 88% 100% 98%

The fact that 98% students of the batch are placed and the average CTC is Rs. 4.71 lakhs, is further endorsement of the B school by the corporate world.

Who is eligible to apply to CBS courses? The Programs are aimed at all young graduates who are desirous of specializing in the respective areas of Management, as well as young executives working in various organizations who wish to qualify themselves with an additional certification in Management. (For the PG Program in IT Management, candidates must be Engineering graduates with prior experience in software development) What are the documents that need to be sent with the application form? The following is required to be sent with the application form : i) If you have downloaded the application form from the net, a demand draft for Rs. 1,000/- in favour of Chennai Business School Ltd, payable at Chennai. ii) Degree certificate, mark sheets of all the years of undergraduate study (B.A., B.Sc., B.E. etc.) and plus 2 final exam results. Those appearing for final degree exams in April 2009 need to submit exam results and mark sheets, as soon as results are available. iii) Two reference letters from people known to you. iv) Supporting documents for any extra-curricular achievements. v) Two copies of recent passport-size photographs (one to be pasted on the application form)

vi) Sponsorship letter from your employer, if sponsored by employer. vii) Result letter, if any, of the management admission tests taken by you, like GMAT/CAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA How do I apply to CBS? You may download the application from www.cbs.org.in. Application forms may also be collected in person from the CBS office on payment of Rs. 1,000/- by cash/demand draft. Application forms duly filled in, along with all necessary enclosures are to be sent to: Admissions Officer Chennai Business School CBS House 48 Velachery Taramani Road, Velachery Chennai 600 042.

What are the application deadlines and dates? Admissions to the year 2012-2013 are open and in progress. Selection process will be completed on April 30, 2012. Fees in full are to be paid within 7 days from the date of admission letter. Programs commence by July 2012. Admissions to the PGPM Winter Batch are closed and the course has commenced. Admissions to the Dual Programme offered by CBS in collaboration with Curtin University, Australia are in progress.

What kind of work experience is CBS looking for? CBS encourages fresh graduates as well as working professionals to apply for the programs.

Personal qualities that CBS looks for - Intelligence - A keen interest to learn - Motivation to perform in the chosen area of specialisation - Analytical ability

- Aptitude, and - Attitude.

What is the selection criteria used for evaluating applications? The following selection criteria are used for evaluating applications : - Academic record - University rank holders will have fast track entry - Leadership qualities as evidenced by achievements in - Debates,quizzes and publication of articles - Sports - Arts and other cultural activites - Group discussion - Personal interview - Aptitude tests Those with good scores in Management admission tests like GMAT / CAT / XAT / MAT / ATMA will have an advantage.

Details of the Grading System Generally, students will be evaluated based on the following: i) Participation in class discussions/workshops etc. ii) Assignment/Project reports and presentations iii) Quizzes/Mid-term tests iv) Final examination

What are the programs offered? CBS offers seven programs as follows: One year full-time Post Graduate Program in i) Banking & Financial Services ii) Human Resources iii) IT iv) Marketing and Communication v) International Management vi)Financial

Faculty

CBS Faculty Team consists of outstanding professionals both from academia and industry. Part of the program will be delivered by academic faculty while the specialized courses will be delivered by industry professionals. The faculty team is headed by the Dean, and is guided by Chairmen of Knowledge Varsities -HR, IT, ITES, Marketing Communications, Retail, Financial Management,International Management,Services Management and Banking and Financial Services -each person distinguished in his/her area of specialization.

Infrastructure The city campus of CBS is located in Chennai on Velachery Taramani Road, south east of the city. It is just minutes away from the Madras University new campus, National Institute of Fashion Technology and Amercian International School. The campus is opposite to the Velachery Campus of Tata Consultancy Services. Campus facilities include: i) State-of-the-art classrooms with facilities for a learning ambience ii) A well-stocked library iii) Cafeteria iv) Wi-Fi environment The main campus is planned to be set up in the knowledge corridor on the outskirts of Chennai.

How is CBS different from other Business Schools? i) CBS is promoted and run by captains from industry and one half of the courses are taught by industry professionals. This will ensure that the curriculum is industry-oriented and students will be ready for the real world jobs from the day they graduate. ii) Since senior persons from industry are involved in teaching at CBS, placements will almost be certain for students who perform well. In fact 50% of the first batch of CBS students were assured placements from industry on the very first day of the course. iii) With specialization in selected verticals, CBS graduates can expect faster career growth in their chosen area of specialization. As the curriculum is tailored to meet industry requirements, CBS has not sought approval for its programs from AICTE.

What is the fee structure? The fee for all the Programs except International Business is Rs 5,50,000 (inclusive of servicetax). This includes the cost of simulated management games/ activities and other events which will be of benefit / interest to the students. All students are encouraged to participate in such events. The fee for the International Business Management Program is Rs 5,50,000 plus USD 1500 equivalent to cover the cost of international travel and stay which would be incurred during the course of the 2 week internship in a foreign country.

All candidates are required to have a laptop. The laptop should be Wi-Fi enabled with the following minimum specifications: - Intel Centrino processor - 256 MB Ram - 40 GB HDD - Windows XP Professional OS - Microsoft Office XP pack (student edition) As a policy, CBS recommends use of licensed software only.

Accommodation CBS will help outstation students find suitable accommodation through a network of real estate agencies