XLRI School of Business and Human Resources

XLRI School of Business and Human Resources
Motto	Excellence and Integrity
Established	1949
Type	Private, Deemed
Chairman	B. Muthuraman
Academic staff	69
Postgraduates	360
Location	Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India
Campus	Urban, 40 acres
Director	Fr E. Abraham.
Website	XLRI.ac.in

XLRI School of Business and Human Resources is a graduate business school in Jamshedpur, India. Established in 1949, XLRI is arguably the oldest business school in India and is regarded as consistently among the top 5 business schools of the country. Recently, the PMIR (Personnel Management & Industrial Relations) programme, which is one of the three flagship programmes of the college, was selected as the best 'HR Course' in Asia-Pacific. The school has also been recognised for its research acumen by London Business School and ranked among top 5^{[citation needed]} research schools in India cutting across management and technical institutes. The school offers a full-time 2 year post graduate program in Business Management and Personnel Management & Industrial Relations (renamed as Human Resources Management from 2011), 1 year full-time General Management program (GMP), fellow doctoral programs (FPM) and many executive education programs. Started in 1997,GMP,one of the flagship programs offered from the college is also arguably the first full time 1 year MBA program in India.

History

XLRI is arguably India's oldest business school, founded in 1949 by Fr Quinn Enright, S.J. in the steel city of Jamshedpur in Jharkhand state of India.

Campus

Information Technology is unarguably the defining force of this millennium, and XLRI is poised to break new ground as the most e-enabled Business School in India^{[citation needed]}. The initial focus of being system friendly has now resulted in a virtual flood of e-initiatives. Beginning with the up gradation of infrastructure like marching towards Wi-Fi campus, supplemented by the introduction of new courses, workshops, seminars, live projects and setting up a Centre for e-Business that aims to facilitate industry-academia interface. Thus enabling the creation of whole new batch of tech – savvy managers with the skills to integrate technology solutions to the workplace environment has begun.

The computing resources at XLRI include latest servers and workstations, a state – of – the- art campus network and 3 MBPS raw bandwidth WAN connectivity. There are high-end servers, which host the XLRI web page, Mail and SNTP server, Oracle, Lotus notes, SAS, DB2 and other software.

Apart from value added learning of different packages, access to various database, electronic journal and software, XLRI is providing Web hosted SAP solution for hands on ERP through University Alliance programme of Chico University, California.

The Library of XLRI came into existence in 1949 when the Institute was established in the Steel City of Jamshedpur, Bihar. It was named after late Sir, Jehangir Ghandy in February 1972. The aim of the Library is to serve the needs of our faculty, Research Scholars, Students and Members of the Library. It is the heart of the institution and acts as a center for the collection of literature predominantly related to labour relations, management and its allied subjects and develops a comprehensive collection of information that is useful for teaching and reference purpose. User satisfaction is the current day approach to library service. To cope with this development, our Library has stepped into Library Automation

XLRI has GIGABIT Fiber backbone throughout the campus to support the Institute’s local area network. Every student is equipped with a laptop/desktop in his /her room and has round the clock access to intranet as well as internet. Entire academic activities such as e-bulletin board, e-discussion forum, grades and feedback, on line leave application, course outline, electives, handouts, class schedule are made available to the faculty, students and the administration on their desktop. Apart from the individual nodes, more than 200 units of latest Pentium workstation, scanners, laser printers or desk jet printers, close circuit camera, multimedia projectors, digital camera to serve the desk need of faculty, student’s computer centre, classrooms, examination hall, auditorium, library and various administrative offices. The institute also has its own video conferencing facility through dedicated ISDN lines.

Among the sports and fitness facilities, XLRI houses a state of the art gymnasium, an indoor badminton court, a football-cum-cricket field, a volleyball court, a basketball court and two lawn tennis courts. In fact XLRI hosted the Weightlifting Championships during the recently concluded National Games (2011). For sports enthusiasts, there is JRD Tata Sports Complex just 2 km away from the campus.

Administration

The director is Father Fr. E. Abraham and the Dean of Academics is Pranabesh Ray. The Chairman of the Board of Governors is Mr H M Nerurkar the Managing Director of Tata Steel. The other members of the board include O P Bhatt (Chairman of State Bank of India) and Arun Maira (Chairman of the Boston Consulting Group) Former members of the XLRI board of governors include Ranjit Pandit (Chairman of McKinsey & Company).

Academic programs

• Business Management (BM) - 2 years
• Personnel Management and Industrial Relations (PM&IR) - 2 years
• Human Resource Management (HRM) - 2 years
• General Management Programme (GMP) - 1 year
• Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) - 4 years
• Executive Fellow Programme in Management (Exec-FPM)
• Executive Post Graduate Programmes (Exec-PGP) in India, Dubai and Singapore - 3 years
• Post Graduate Programme for Certificate in Entrepreneurship Management (PGP-CEM)
• Post Graduate Certification in Agri-Business Management (PGCABM) - 6 months ( Ikisan Ltd and XLRI - Joint management Program )
• Post Graduate Certification in Business Management (PGCBM) - 12 months
• Post Graduate Certification in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (PGCLSCM) - 12 months
• Post Graduate Certification in Human Resource Management (PGCHRM)- 12 months
• Post Graduate Certification in Retail Management (PGCRM)- 12 months
• Post Graduate Certification in Sales & Marketing Management (PGCSMM)- 12 moths
• Executive Diploma Programme in Human Resource Management - 12 months
• Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM) in Singapore
• General Management Programme for Defence Personnel
• Management Development Programmes
• International Student Exchange Programme

Rankings

Institute rankings
Business – India
Business Today	10
Hindustan Times	8
CNBC-TV18	5

XLRI was ranked #10 by the Business Today 50 best business schools of 2011, #8 by the Hindustan Times India's top 50 business schools of 2011 and #5 by the 2012 edition of CNBC-TV18's Top B-Schools in India.

Admissions

Admission to the flagship programs is through XLRI's entrance test - XAT. XAT scores may also be used for applying to other XAT affiliated B-schools. XLRI received more than 100000 applications in the year 2009. XLRI has 120 seats each in its two-year flagship programs - Business Management & PMIR (Renamed to Human Resource Management- HRM from year 2011 onwards); and 120 seats in the one-year flagship program - General Management Program ( popularly known as GMP)

Business Management Programme

XLRI offers a two-year full time programme on Business Management, on the completion which, candidates are conferred with Postgraduate diploma in Business Management (PGDBM). Started in 1968, this programme is extremely prestigious and is rated as one of the finest of its kind in the country. The alumni of this programme currently occupy very significant positions in various industries, both in India and abroad.

The curriculum lays the foundation for a conceptual and analytical understanding of Indian and international business. XLRI's BM programme is designed to closely integrate current management theory and practice. The course imparts knowledge and fosters attitudes essential for the growth of students into competent, responsible managers. The course has an evolving programme content and is constantly updated to be in tune with the emerging trends.

Human Resource Management (Personnel Management and Industrial Relations)

The Institute offers a two-year full time Programme in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations on the completion of which, students are conferred with Postgraduate Programme in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations. The PMIR course is the oldest and the most prestigious of the Institute's teaching programmes.

The major thrust areas are Human Resource Planning, Human Resource Information Systems, Selection, Performance Management, Training and Development, Compensation Administration and fostering harmonious employer-employee relationships in the framework of state regulations.

Besides the courses directly related to PM and IR, the programme also includes a series of courses in various functional areas of management. Being a specialized programme it does not provide for further specialization. Students choose an appropriate mix of elective courses according to their preferences. Graduates of this programme are qualified for executive positions in Human Resources Development, Personnel Management, industrial Relations, Labour Welfare and other related areas.

General Management Programme

GMP, one of the flagship programmes run by XLRI along with BM & PMIR, is a one year full-time residential program. Candidates applying for One Year General Management programme must hold a minimum of three years Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University in India/abroad in any discipline, be employed in a full-time job, must have at least five years of relevant managerial experience. Prospective students can apply to GMP through either XAT or GMAT. The shortlisted students are then interviewed by a panel of two or three professors mostly drawn from the XLRI faculty. Diversity of work experience and high XAT/GMAT score are the most important selection criteria.

The programme consists of core and optional courses designed for fast track executives with work experience. They provide the essentials of management education with the flexibility of individual exploration in their chosen area of interest. The core courses are categorized into seven major areas, Finance and Accounts, Marketing, Production and Operation, Information Systems, Human Resource Management and Organizational Behaviour, Economics, and Strategy.Completion of the core courses makes the way for the elective courses, chosen by the participants, helping them to further their areas of interest.

International exposure is a three weeks international cross cultural project which exposes the participants to international perspective of business, so that the participants can effectively function in an environment different from their “home culture”.

XLRI has evolved this one year consolidated programme in general management with the objectives of providing the practicing managers a substantial exposure to theoretical foundations in management as well as to provide them a holistic perspective of business in such a way that they are not only equipped with tools and techniques to perform their task effectively but also to shoulder greater responsibilities in the future as they move up the hierarchy.

The institute awards the Executive Postgraduate Diploma in General Management to the participants who successfully complete all the requirements of this programme.

Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)

Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) is a Doctoral level (Ph.D.) programme. The FPM is a full-time, residential, doctoral programme that trains prospective scholars to become highly skilled and innovative researchers and teachers in various aspects of management. It primarily aims at preparing students for careers as faculty members at premier academic institutions. The rigorous academic process also prepares the students to take up critical job roles with the government and corporates where specialist inputs may be required. Although the primary aim of the program is to prepare highly skilled academicians many students also take up roles in corporate advisory and consulting firms.

FPM would ordinarily demand four years of residential requirements in two stages. In the first stage, the selected candidate needs to meet the course requirements over two years. During this stage, the student is given appropriate exposure to the basic discipline of management, thus preparing him/her for the thesis work in the next stage. The first two years is typically the MBA curriculum that one has to take up with the PGP students in BM or PMIR. The course work that will be undertaken by the student in the first year will be from among those courses that are offered to the PGP students, and in the second year will include specially designed doctoral and advanced courses. Each student is placed under the guidance of a Faculty Advisory Committee after considering his or her field of interest.

A student who has done his/her PGP from XLRI any IIM, MDI Gurgaon, FMS Delhi or XIM Bhubaneswar, in the last seven years, with a CQPI of at least 6.00/8.00 or equivalent may be exempted from some courses as recommended by the Fellow Programme Committee. On successful completion of the course work, the student has to qualify in the comprehensive examination before taking up the thesis work. The thesis stage is of two years. The student will select a thesis topic from among the areas Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Marketing, Operations Management, Organizational Behaviour, Personnel Management & Industrial Relations/Human Resource Management and Strategic Management. The student is expected to identify a thesis topic in consultation with a thesis adviser, and work under the supervision of a Thesis Advisory Committee. On successful completion of all the requirements of the FPM, a student will be awarded the title 'Fellow in Management'.

Fellowship Fellow students are awarded a fellowship of Rs. 20,000 per month during 1st and 2nd year and Rs. 25,000 per month for the next two years, and no fees (admission, tuition, course material, computer, or library) will be charged. Fellowship will be paid only to fulltime residential students for a maximum period of four years, which may be extended by six months on the recommendation of the thesis adviser. From third year, a student can work as Research and Teaching Assistant (RTA), for which Rs. 25,000 per course will be paid extra. A fellow student is entitled to a contingency grant of Rs.20,000 per annum for four years and a grant of Rs. 20,000 for Data Collection during third year.

Conferences and International Exposure The Institute provides support for attending National and International conferences after successful completion of first 2 years. A fellow student will be reimbursed all related expenses up to Rs. 1,50,000.

Campus Committees

XLRI is an entirely student run institute and has around 18 committees on campus which deal with academics,sports, socio-cultural and administrative activities on campus. Some of the committees are -

CRUX

CRUX is the committee dedicated exclusively to all consulting related activities on campus. Consulting is one of the key career options at XLRI with around one third of the batch taking up consulting roles. Many of the college alumni hold leadership positions in consultancy firms. A better market insight makes one a better consultant and hence research forms an important part of consulting.

Realizing the significance of consulting and research at XLRI, CRUX was formed as a students’ committee catering exclusively to consulting and research area.

FINAX

FINAX promotes finance related activities and careers for the students of XLRI in collaboration with the leading names in the industry. It is one of the oldest committees at XLRI and caters to students having wide variety of finance related interests.

SAPPHIRE

Providing a strong thrust to the domain of human resources and industrial relations knowledge at XLRI is SAPPHIRE, the Students Association for the Promotion of Personnel Management, Human Resources and Industrial Relations at XLRI. SAPPHIRE is a student's body aiming to integrate the experiences of practitioners with the theoretical knowledge of academicians in the area of human resource development.

XLRI overseas

XLRI began offering the Executive Programme in Dubai in collaboration with the Al Abbas Institute of Technology from October 2001. A new chapter was set up in Singapore in March 2006 in alliance with Image International.

XLRI Accenture HR Academy

Accenture and XLRI have launched the Accenture-XLRI HR Academy, a training academy dedicated to the human capital management needs of the information technology and BPO industries.

The academy offers a 24-month programme for fresh university graduates who have joined Accenture as trainees in the HR department. The trainees will be part in a work-study opportunity, wherein they will be employed with Accenture as they undergo the programme conducted jointly by XLRI and Accenture, with courses developed jointly by the two organisations.

The programme comprises 15 learning modules covering a variety of HR-related topics, including training and development, career/performance management, rewards and compensation, organizational behaviour, as well as the financial and legal aspects of HR.

XLRI Hyderabad

XLRI is setting up its second campus at Hyderabad, India. The campus is being set up on 75 acres and is likely to start its academic year in 2012.

Events

• INSIGHT 2011 -XLRI Annual Consulting Conference
• Ensemble - The Annual Management and Cultural Festival
• NITS - National IT Seminar
• XLRI Leadership Expedition
• XL Dream Run organized by XLRI and CII Jamshedpur
• XLRI Maxi Fair: The Marketing fair for Market Research
• XLRI Leadership Expedition (XLE) 2006: Mt.Everest Base Camp
• XLRI Alumni Homecoming: Conducted every year in the month of November
• XLRI Alumni Silver Jubilee
• CRUX- XLRI Consulting Committee

Notable alumni

• Abhijit Bhaduri - Chief Learning Officer, Wipro and Author of Mediocre But Arrogant and Married But Available
• B. Muthuraman - Former MD, Tata Steel & Chairman, XLRI
• Naveen Jain - Founder & ex-CEO, InfoSpace
• Satish Nambisan - Professor, Lally School of Management & Technology, RPI
• Vineet Nayar - CEO and Wholetime Member of the Board of Directors of HCL Technologies

External links

• XLRI - XLRI homepage