Television interview with regional director
Watch a television interview with Bradley Emerson, regional director of CIMA – South Asia, Middle East and North Africa.
Team 'Tatva' wins the 2011 CIMA Global Business Challenge India final
Team 'Tatva' won the India final of the 2011 CIMA Global Business Challenge, held at the JW Marriot, Mumbai, June 2011. More than 400 teams from all over India participated in the competition.
The finalists went through a rigorous selection process, which include a case study report submission and a regional final. Team 'Tatva' was declared the winner by a panel of eminent judges: Ms Deepa Dev, financial controller, GRBC India; Mr Ranbir Singh, COO, JP Morgan; Mr Anoop Sharma, director finance, Kellogg’s; Mr Sharat Bansal, advisory leader, PWC; and Mr Muthu Manickam, vice president, HDFC.
The winning team will represent India and compete with teams from countries such as Australia, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Malaysia, the Middle East, Pakistan, the Phillipines, Russia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the UK at the global final to be held on 23 and 24 July, 2011.
'The CIMA Global Business Challenge is part of CIMA’s endeavour to prepare the student community for the world of business. It presents participants with real life business problems and challenges them on a number of parameters such as problem solving abilities, leadership and communication skills' said Arati Porwal, chief representative, CIMA India. 'The winners have shown remarkable confidence and ability in their presentation and we hope that they win the global final.'
The winning team commented: 'An exhilarating moment of success - that is how we would like to describe our GBC national final win. That white, sparkling trophy which we happily clutched was truly a testament to our efforts for the competition.
'However, our journey does not stop here. We feel honoured to represent our country in the 'Olympics of the business world' and are focused on the task ahead. This competition has been an inspiring and transformational experience for us and we would like to end it on a high.'
Photo highlights from the 2011 GBC India final, June 2011.
CIMA signs LOI with Amity
In February 2011, CIMA and Amity signed an LOI at the Amity International Business School for conducting an integrated BBA programme and also introducing the CIMA qualification to MBA students through the CMGA route.
The scope of the partnership includes centres for Amity in UK and Singapore.
CIMA executive director Andrew Harding signed the LOI on behalf of CIMA while pro vice chancellor Dr Gurinder Singh signed on behalf of Amity.
Signing of MOU with IGNOU
Also on 1 February, CIMA and IGNOU signed an MOU for conducting a joint distance learning BBA programme and MBA programme. Andrew Harding signed the MOU on behalf of CIMA while Dr Pillai signed on behalf of IGNOU.
The objective of the joint programme is to reach students right across India.
Manipal University launches BBM professional course in association with CIMA
Manipal University has a new undergraduate course, BBM (professional), which will lead students to a dual qualification – a graduate degree from Manipal University and an advanced diploma in management accounting – in partnership with CIMA.
The course has been designed where subjects and content from the CIMA qualification would be integrated to avoid repetition of topics.
Admissions for the course are open until mid August. Students with a pre university education or equivalent level of education recognised by the university are eligible for the programme.
'CIMA is delighted to partner with an institute of repute such as Manipal University. We hope to create through this partnership a talent pool of students who have the relevant competencies that industry desires from young professionals,' said Arati Porwal, chief representative CIMA India.
'The programme will help students gain a global perspective, and equip them with the required application and analytical skills and decision making abilities - that makes them effective business leaders for the future.'
The course will last three years spread across six semesters. Assessments will be based on examinations, conducted by the university and CIMA, as well as projects and coursework.
'Having the CIMA subjects in this course will open global opportunities for the students who opt for this course through Manipal University and the qualification will hold greater value for their future career prospects,' said Mr Sandeep Shenoy, head – department of commerce, Manipal University.