Press Release

2012

NIIT Imperia and IIM Calcutta collaborate to launch Executive Program in Corporate Regulations: Legal and Business ImplicationsExecutive Program to provide in-depth understanding of regulatory framework in business transactions to working professionals
New Delhi, May 01, 2012: NIIT Imperia in collaboration with Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (IIM-C), has announced the launch of Executive Program in Corporate Regulations: Legal and Business Implications for working professionals. The program has been designed to offer in-depth understanding of regulatory and legal framework in business transactions to professionals working in this space.

The Executive Program in Corporate Regulations has been designed for working professionals with minimum one year of experience who require knowledge of Business Laws and Regulations. Professionals working in the areas of joint ventures (JVs), mergers & acquisitions (M&As) and in MNCs which require knowledge of international regulations, can opt for this program.

The programs will be offered in 31 NIIT Imperia centres spread across 20 major cities of the country. Admissions to the programs are open, and the batches will start in July 2012. Students can find details of these programs athttp://niitimperia.com/executive-program-in-corporate-regulations or at the toll free number 1800-266-0304.

The key objective of the 6-months program is to deal in detail with regulations in capital and forex markets, IPR, foreign investments etc. The program blends theoretical principles with case studies, experience sharing and best practices. In addition, a mandatory 3-day campus module at IIM Calcutta will be offered at the end of the program.

Speaking on the launch of the program, Mr. S Venkatesh, President- NIIT Imperia, said, “This program is an initiative by NIIT Imperia to contribute to the growth and efficiency of professionals in the corporate regulations space. Our association with IIM C will bring to the table the best in terms of curriculum and faculty.”

The Program will give an overview of fundamentals of business law and contracts, corporate laws involving JVs and M&As, law of investment, competition and consumer protection law, labour laws, environment and regulatory challenges, WTO law and development, international dispute resolution, and protection of IPRs (national and international perspective).

A bachelor’s degree holder in any discipline with minimum 50% marks and a minimum of 1 year experience (full-time paid employment) post completion of graduation is eligible to apply for the Executive Program in Corporate Regulations. The eligible applicants will be selected on the basis of their performance in the Program Aptitude Test (PAT) conducted by NIIT Imperia and assessment of their background and motivation based on the application form submitted. The admissions to the program will close in May 2012.

NIIT Imperia has worked out a Customized Education Loan Scheme with leading banks in order to encourage students to pursue the Executive Management Programs. Up to 90% of the program fee can be availed by Customised Education Loan from leading banks to enable the participants to spread the repayment over a period of 36 months.

About NIIT Imperia
NIIT Imperia - Centre for Advanced Learning, offers Executive Learning Programs in association with leading Business schools in India such as Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)— Ahmedabad, Calcutta, Lucknow, IMT Ghaziabad and IIFT New Delhi. The industry partners include KPMG, Google India and Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI).

The programs are available in various formats – open or customised; general management or functional; part time long-duration or intensive full day MDPs.

Powered by NIIT’s innovative synchronous learning technology, NIIT Imperia centres across the country are helping professionals overcome their challenges of mobility and time, and facilitating access to world-class management training.

NIIT Limited is a leading Global Talent Development Corporation and Asia’s largest IT trainer. NIIT Ltd. offers learning and knowledge solutions to over 5 million students across 40 countries.

Please visitwww.niitimperia.com

Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM-C) was established as the first national institute for Post-Graduate studies and Research in Management by the Government of India in November 1961 in collaboration with Alfred P. Sloan School of Management (MIT), the Government of West Bengal, The Ford Foundation and Indian industry. During its initial years, several prominent faculty formed part of its nucleus, including Paul Samuelson, Jagdish Sheth, J. K. Sengupta, among others.

Over the years, IIMC has grown into a mature institution with global reputation, imparting high quality management education. It has been playing a pioneering role in professionalising Indian management through its Post Graduate and Doctoral level programs, Executive Training Programs, Research and Consulting Activities.
Today, the institute serves as an autonomous body, continually evolving to meet its goals in an ever-changing business environment.

The vision of the Institute is to emerge as an International Centre of Excellence in all facets of Management Education, rooted in Indian ethos and societal values. Over the past four decades, IIM Calcutta has blossomed into one of Asia's finest Business Schools. Its strong ties to the business community make it an effective mechanism for the promotion of professional management practices in Indian organizations. Today, IIM Calcutta attracts the best talent in India - a melting pot of academia, industry and research. The best and brightest young men and women pursue its academic programs.

For further information contact:
Prateek Chatterjee
Associate Vice President & Head Corporate Communications, NIIT Limited
Ph: (Cell) +91 9910201085, (Dir) +91 124 4293041
Email:prateek.chatterjee@niit.com
Reema Bardhan
Corporate Communications, NIIT Limited
Ph: +91 9891267470; Email:reema.bardhan@niit.com