MDI Revamps Part-time Executive Programme To Focus On Skill Develpoment

<p><strong>Haider Ali Khan</strong><br><br>Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon, one of the top B-schools in India has revamped their part time executive programme to cater skill development of the executives for the 2015 session. The changes have been introduced following the review meeting held in MDI.<br><br>Top industry leaders and thought makers from the institute participated in the review meeting. MDI has launched its 27th batch of its executive part time programme.<br><br>The millennium city Gurgaon is a hub for start-ups and MNCs. Commutation during the peak hours towards the campus was a concern for the participants and one of the suggested changes. Now, instead of evening classes, the institute will hold classes in the weekends.<br><br>The Institute has made the course flexible as participants who cannot complete it in three years can be allowed up to five years to graduate in exceptional cases. At the same time, others can finish the programme in two years.<br><br>“The key to sustainability is adaptation to the changing business eco-system. We invite feedback from the industry to make our curriculum flexible for the participant. Value addition in the participant’s career encouraged to revisit our programmes regularly and make them participant friendly. We are delighted to introduce these changes in our curriculum. The changes will be most helpful in flexible training and skill development of the executives,” said Professor A K Jain, chairperson, PGPM-Part Time programme.<br><br>The programme is open to working executives with at least three years post qualification experience. It is aimed at including strategic thinking, decision-making and problem solving abilities, team spirit, entrepreneurial and leadership capabilities and mind set ready for innovation and change.</p>