SHORT TERM COURSES / eMDP

Introduction

Short term programs/eMDPs include a wide range of sector-specific courses in management delivered via Direct to Desktop (D2D) mode. These courses integrate functional and general management approaches to provide participants with insights into managerial concepts and techniques relevant to strategic decision-making.

The courses are constantly upgraded to keep up with the ever-growing challenges of a global business environment.

The following are the Areas which are covered under the Short Term Programs/eMDPs. By clicking on each you can view the courses offered under respective areas.

• Strategic Management Area
• Finance Area
• Marketing Area
• Human Resource Management Area
• Organizational Behaviour Area
• Production, Operations and Decision Sciences

Programme Objectives

• These courses focus on backing up your knowledge with the relevant skills. They fill out the knowledge gaps you have and help you stay ahead of the curve
• Sharpening your skills with short-term courses help you get a competitive edge in the workplace. It showcases your willingness to compete, develop and learn
• The flexibility allows you to learn without disrupting your work-life balance

Program Pedagogy

The primary method of instruction will be through LIVE lectures that will be beamed online via Internet to student desktops/laptops or classrooms. The pedagogy will comprise lectures by XLRI faculty, sessions by industry collaborators, hands on exposure to project simulations and tools and workshop, group work, assignments. Concepts will be explained using examples drawn from the real life and will cover current trends and market practices.

Assessment, Evaluation and Certification 

There are periodic evaluations built in throughout the duration of the course. These maybe in the form of a quiz, assignment, project, case studies or other objective/subjective assessments. The evaluations are designed ensure continuous student engagement with the course and encourage learning. Participants who successfully complete the same along with the requisite attendance criteria, an end course assessment and project work will be awarded a certificate of completion by XLRI.