Chennai : NIIT Imperia in collaboration with Indian Institute of Management- Lucknow invites applications for six months – Advanced Program in Strategy for Leaders. This program is designed to give an in-depth insight into advanced topics in strategy, strategy formulation and implementation.   Professionals who currently hold or are likely to hold decision making and strategic planning roles, consultants who are working on strategic change initiatives and managers seeking to sharpen their strategic effectiveness can opt for the program.

The program aims to provide basic concepts and framework of strategy to candidates.

Eligibility :

The applicant should be:  Applicants should be working professionals/self-employed · Graduates/ Post Graduates in any discipline with minimum 50% marks/3 years full time diploma from an institute recognised by UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU·

Minimum 5 years of work experience post completion of graduation is required as on Feb 1 2014 Selection Process   Eligible applicants will be selected on the basis of their performance in the Program Aptitude Test (PAT) to be conducted by NIIT Imperia, together with the assessment of background and motivation (Statement of Purpose-Annexure I of the Application Form) based on the application form submitted.

How to Apply   · Visit www.niitimperia.com to fill the application form online. · Application forms can be obtained from local NIIT Imperia Centres as listed in  www.niitimperia.com Course Content First Term:

Why is strategy needed? · Conceptual framework in strategic management  · Using analytical tools for strategy

· Evaluation of business environment: general, industry and competitor ·

Competitive rivalry and dynamics ·

Appraise resources, capabilities and competencies

· Develop business, corporate and international strategy Second Term:

· Cooperative strategies and alliances

· Merger and acquisitions & restructuring

· Entrepreneurship & innovation as strategy

· Blue Ocean strategy Third Term · Corporate governance & ethics · Structure and controls with organization

· Disruption as competitive strategy  · BOP Strategy · Functional Area Inputs during 3 term Highlights   This program has been designed specifically for professionals to:

· To learn strategy formulation at different levels of management

· To understand  basic concepts and framework of strategy in order to get depth insight into advanced topics in strategy    Bank Loan Facility   The Program Fee can be availed as Customized Education Loan from leading banks to enable the participants to spread the repayment over a period of 36 months.

However, the applicant shall be eligible for bank loans as per the concerned bank norms.

Last Date of Application January 31, 2014   Course begins April 2014   Program Fee:  Rs. 1, 32,248/-    For details contact:   [email protected]   Or   Call: 1800 266 0304   Or log on to www.niitimperia.com to locate your nearest NIIT Imperia centres.