Advanced Management Programme in Operations and Supply Chain

Upcoming Application Deadline

Dec 17, 2023

For: Working Executives
Duration: 12 months
Location: Mohali and Hyderabad

Operations and Supply Chain have emerged as the high growth sectors in India. Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi, had launched the ‘Make in India’ programme to place India on the world map as a manufacturing hub and give global recognition to the Indian economy. India is expected to overtake Germany to become the fourth-largest economy in the world by the end of the year 2026.

The new growth trajectory will result in the need for skills, other than just domain competency. Proactiveness and understanding of market competition will be essential skills for success in the Operations and Supply Chain sector. Indian players must develop a better strategy to understand their customers and the changing patterns, to remain competitive against China.

Professionals at the middle and senior management levels, belonging to the operations & supply chain domain, need to acquire competencies like innovation, data analysis, competitive strategy, negotiation skills etc., to remain relevant in the highly competitive business landscape.

Programme Overview

Key Focus Areas

Recognise emerging trends in the Operations and Supply Chain to stay relevant.
Acquiring an in-depth understanding of the operations and supply chain ecosystem.
Build leadership and teamwork skills.
Learning the ability to manage change.
Develop business acumen and adopt an integrated approach to decision-making.
Adopting a scientific, data-driven approach to resolving business risks.
Experiential learning through team-based solving of a real-life problem.
Developing a strategic outlook for management of operations and supply chain in a company.

Reasons to choose AMPOS

Key Learning Takeaways

Programme helps to build leadership and teamwork skills by developing the ability to manage change. It develops business acumen and ability to adopt an integrated approach to decision making. It enhances the skill to adopt a scientific and data-driven approach .

Benefits to Participants

The programme offers world-class faculty for teaching the best practices in operations & supply chain. They learn to have an integrated data-driven approach to decision making. They also work on a research project.

Benefits To Sponsor Companies

The programme enables your employees to learn the global trends. It is a great way to reward and retain eminent employees and help in creation of a leadership team. The ALPs enables them to solve existing company problems in a scientific and objective manner.

Action Learning Project

The Action Learning Project (ALP) is an essential pedagogical tool that is designed to give participants a chance to deploy their classroom learning in real-life scenarios. It is a group exercise executed under the guidance of a mentor from ISB.

Industry Support

The certificate course is designed with inputs from renowned academicians & practitioners. Our Alumni & Advisory Council members have provided inputs on various aspects including curriculum, data sets, projects to keep the course relevant to industry needs.

About MIGM

A robust manufacturing base is a pre-requisite for India to have a vigorous economy. Accordingly, the Indian government has put forth the National Manufacturing Policy to enable strong growth of the sector. Manufacturing growth is the key to job creation and economic improvement. Munjal Institute for Global Manufacturing is a pioneering effort by ISB and the founding supporters of the Mohali campus to “raise the level of manufacturing in India and beyond through operational excellence and innovation.”

Advisory Boards

The Advanced Management Programme in Operations and Supply Chain has been developed with inputs from academia and the industry. The academic board comprises senior faculty and academicians who work towards enriching the curriculum. The board supports the academic program by providing guidance and feedback for value addition to the curriculum, pedagogy, and delivery. The industry advisory board comprises senior leaders from organizations who share their inputs on the various aspects to make the program relevant and current.

Academic Board
Industry Advisory Board

The Experience

The Advanced Management Programme in Operations and Supply Chain is created to meet the increasing need for techno-business managers for the operations and supply chain sector. This will help organisations create future leaders in this sector which will make India the next manufacturing superpower. The course consists of general management concepts along with in-depth understanding of the core subjects in manufacturing, operations excellence, and supply chain management.

Class Profile

The Advanced Management Programme in Operations and Supply Chain is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the operations and supply chain ecosystem. The class profile comprises middle to senior level managers in the manufacturing and operations sector, entrepreneurs, startups and family businesses. The average experience over the batches varies from 12 to 18 years.

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Admissions

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for the programme, the following criteria need to be fulfilled:

An undergraduate degree in any discipline, preferably with more than five years of experience. Post Grads, entrepreneurs, and consultants with three years of experience are eligible to apply.

Notes:

Letter of consent from the current employer is required for the candidate to pursue the programme. This can be submitted either during the application process or once admission has been secured.

How to Apply

Please apply for the program by clicking https://admissions.isb.edu/ampos
Please pay an application fee of Rs 2000.
Fill in the relevant sections of the application form.
Attach the relevant documents when prompted.
In case of any assistance during the application process, you may write to ampos@isb.edu
For any escalations please write to pradyumna_rawat@isb.edu, Ph: +91 8550917813
Kindly note: Upon submission of the online application, an acknowledgment mail along with the application number is sent out. Do quote the application number for any queries.

Programme Fees

Programme Fee

Admission Fee: INR 1,07,000 plus applicable GST*

Tuition Fee: INR 9,63,000 plus applicable GST*

Associate Alumni Fee: INR 15,000 plus GST*

Refundable Security Deposit: INR 5,000

*GST rates as applicable at the time of application

Tuition Fee covers:

Course Material
Tuition
Accommodation and food during on-campus residencies (Subject to Government regulations on COVID, prevalent at that time).

The fee does not cover:

Travel costs to and from campus to attend classes.
Laptops, etc.

Note:

Participants will have to carry a laptop of standard configuration for course-related work.
Laptops with Windows configuration would be preferred.

Venue:

ISB, Hyderabad & Mohali Campus (As per residency schedule)

Selection Criteria

Applicants will be selected based on their ability to cope with the rigour of the programme, leadership potential, commitment to the operations & supply chain industry and quality of their prior work experience. You will be assessed for your statements of purpose followed by an interview.

Faculty

The programme will be taught by a combination of globally renowned faculty from the ISB and other premier educational and capacity-building institutions. The faculty come with rich and diverse global insights that provide the students an enriching learning experience.

Guest Speakers

ISB has enduring relationships with some of India’s most renowned leaders in operations and supply chain, many of whom are invited to speak during AMPOS residencies and share their experiences in specific sectors. These inspiring sessions provide students first-hand insights into operations and supply chain, including critical challenges faced by the corporates. It ensures an enriching learning experience for the students and a chance for them to interact closely with the distinguished academics and business experts. This exercise also helps build and strengthen the relationship between ISB and the industry leaders.

Basic Details

Is AMPOS a distance education or online programme?

AMPOS is a rigorous and challenging programme. It is designed as a 12-month, modular programme with four residencies, delivered in a blended learning format (on-line and off-line classes) that minimise disruption at work.

Where are the classes for the programme held?

We endeavour to provide our students with an experience of both campuses of ISB. Hence, three residencies are held at the Mohali Campus, and one residency is held at the Hyderabad Campus. The graduation ceremony is held at the Mohali Campus.

Will I get a Master of Business Administration Degree in Manufacturing?

You will receive a Certification.

Programme Details

How many days do I need to block for attending the classes?

The program entails four visits of nine days each over a year (which includes weekends)

How much time will I have to spend studying at home outside the residencies?

We anticipate participants having to spend 8-10 hours per week on pre-reading material and assignments.

How do I prepare and gear up for the programme?

Once you are admitted, please undergo the pre-residency courses. For the rest, you will be provided adequate pre-read material.

When will I get course material and books?

The course material prepared by the faculty in terms of pre-reads, links to relevant websites and related literature will be made available to you in advance. You will have ample time to prepare and complete your pre-reads.

The materials will be uploaded on the Learning Management System (LMS) portal.

What if I need help with understanding course concepts during the period outside the residencies?

You can post your queries on the discussion board in the LMS and Teaching Assistant will resolve your query. If needed, Teaching Assistant will call you and clarify the queries.
Of course, your fellow students can also respond to your query, making the learning collaborative.

Admission

Do I need to take the GMAT?

No. We do not have a GMAT requirement.

Can I defer admissions?

We do not encourage deferrals. In exceptional circumstances deferral may be granted upon submission of documentary proof supporting your reasons for deferral. A non-refundable deferral fee needs to be paid, in addition to the admission fee, to secure your place for the next class. The deferral fee is adjusted in your programme fee when you join the programme. Please note that the programme fee applicable to the year of joining the programme will apply.
Deferral is granted for a maximum of one year beyond which you will need to reapply.

What if my deferral plea is not accepted?

In such a scenario you will have to reapply for the next academic year.

Once I have submitted the application, when will I hear from you?

We will strive to process your application as soon as we receive the same and revert to you within 30 to 45 days.

Is an interview required?

Yes. Interviews allow us to hear about your experiences firsthand and make a qualified judgment. Interviews will be conducted via teleconference or video conference facilities in most cases.

Fees and Financing

If I am unable to join the programme after accepting the admission offer and paying the admission fee will the admission fee be refunded?

In case a student must withdraw from the programme for either academic, personal, or administrative reasons, the student will receive a pro-rated refund for only the remaining terms to the extent that the student has paid for those terms in advance. No refund will be granted for the terms which have already commenced or have been completed. The programme office reserves the right to deduct additional amounts which have been paid in advance to vendors for boarding and lodging, etc. which cannot be recovered by ISB even though the participant has not attended the terms for which these expenses were incurred in advance.

Do we have financing options from Financial Institutions?

Yes, we have a tie-up with CREDILA (a subsidiary of HDFC limited), Axis Bank and AVANSE (a subsidiary of DHFL limited).

If I decide to withdraw from the programme, can I get my tuition fee refunded?

It depends on the timing of your decision. The refund is governed by the refund policy prevailing at that time.

Sponsorship

Do I have to be financially sponsored by my company to be eligible for this programme?

No, you do not have to be financially sponsored by your firm to be eligible for the programme. However, all participants need to provide a letter of support from your firm in the prescribed format available from the application portal.

What constitutes the content of the letter of support from one’s employer?

The letter of support basically states that your employer is aware of the fact that you are attending this programme. It also states whether you are also being sponsored financially and to what extent and whether the leave granted to you to attend the programme is paid, unpaid or a mix of both.

Career Services

Does the programme provide campus placement services?

No, the programme does not provide a campus placement service.

Why is campus placement not provided?

Campus placement is not provided for two reasons:

AMPOS is a modular programme for working professionals.
Since participants will have company support, at least by way of time. off from work to attend the programme and therefore respecting the employer’s support, ISB does not feel it is appropriate to offer placement services.
Secondly, participants would be having good amount of work experience and would have targeted positions in companies to work which are generally head hunted.

Scholarship

Can I apply for any scholarship?

ISB offers scholarships in following categories:

• Need-based

• Women in business

• Armed Forces

Applicants looking to apply for scholarship need to submit an essay and necessary documents indicated in the application form. Decision on the scholarship, if awarded, is under the sole discretion of AMPOS admissions committee. Only Round I applicants are eligible for scholarships.