Posted On : 10-MAR-2010

Agribusiness Human Resources International Business Finance
Rural Management Operation & Logistics Mass Communication
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specialization in MBA ensures that a person is ready to step into the industrial world as a management professional it also opens the doors to a plethora of job opportunities. A guide to some of the most promising management courses offered by institutes across the country can be each iof these Management specialization courses is summarized:

AGRIBUSINESS : Transformation of the agriculture sector into a competitive sector calls for professional management and use of modern technologies in areas such as specialized production, post-harvest management, promotion of value added agri products, supply chain management, etc., so as to position these competitively both in the domestic as well as in international markets. Agribusiness Management Education is now a priority area in the country, as several State Agricultural Universities and Agricultural Institutes have added MBA (Agri Business) and equivalent programmes to their educational systems over the past one decade.

HUMAN RESOURCE [HRM] : The Human Resources Management (HRM) function includes a variety of activities, and key among them is deciding what staffing needs you have and whether to use independent contractors or hire employees to fill these needs, recruiting and training the best employees, ensuring they are high performers, dealing with performance issues, and ensuring your personnel and management practices conform to various regulations. Activities also include managing your approach to employee benefits and compensation, employee records and personnel policies. Usually small businesses (for-profit or nonprofit) have to carry out these activities themselves because they can't yet afford part- or full-time help. However, they should always ensure that employees have -- and are aware of -- personnel policies which conform to current regulations.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS : International business management is one such career courses that offer ample scope for career development and personal growth. Candidates after completing the course may look for the jobs available in the export companies, public sector houses, international banks and companies having subsidiaries in other nations. Most of the companies even offer handsome salary packages along with other lucrative facilities. For more information on international business management programs you may browse through the site.

RURAL MANAGEMENT Most Business Schools in India offer degree and diploma courses in Rural Management. Since India is a farm economy, managing the rural resources necessitates a high degree of skills and managerial expertise. In view of the high demand for managers in the field of rural management, there are several institutes offering Rural Management Programs at the post graduate level. Students can opt for a postgraduate diploma program in business management, with specialization in rural marketing and development. MBA in Rural Management (MRM) is another degree offered at many Business-Schools.

OPERATION & LOGISTICS The mission of Logistics and Operations Management is to produce the appropriate goods or services in the right quality and quantity, and to distribute them to the right place at the right time, thereby making the greatest contribution to the organization. In a business environment, Logistics and Operations Management encompasses the design, implementation and management of systems for efficient deployment of personnel, physical facilities, raw materials, in-process inventories, finished goods and related information or services. Logistics and Operations Management covers the whole supply chain, from the acquisition of raw materials, through production, to the point of consumption. Logistics and Operations Management analysts must be proficient in the use of quantitative models and computers, and communicate effectively.

FOREST MANAGEMENT A program that prepares individuals to apply principles of forestry and natural resources management to the administration of forest lands and related resources. Includes instruction in silviculture, forest mensuration, forest protection, inventorying, biometrics, geographic information systems, remote sensing, photogrammetry, forest policy and economics, forest land use planning, fire protection and management, and related administrative skills.

MASS COMMUNICATION Mass communication is the word used to explain the academic study of various indicators by which individuals and society relay information to a huge section of the population. The varoius media include newspaper and magazine,, radio, television, and films. A career Mass Communication surely beckons those who are creative, analytical, and excellent with words. The other important streams under mass communication include:

Journalism, Film-making, Advertising , Public Relations, Radio-Jockying ,Video-Jockeying , Publishing and Printing

FINANCE: The Masters in Financial Management (MFM) programme combines theory and practice – giving ambitious participants the proper tools for financial decision-making, from a managerial perspective. The MFM recipe consists of highly interactive courses, workshops, and guest lectures by top financial specialists; this aids in the effective identification, analysis, and resolution of finance-related issues faced by corporate firms and financial institutions.

INSURANCE & RISK : Insurance is a risk management program which acts as a guard against future risks and includes 'equitable transfer' of the risk of losing an asset from one body to another against the payment of a premium. It can cover life, health, property, travel and any such thing which holds value to its owner. This industry involves application of Actuarial science which evaluates a risk from mathematical and statistical approach. Formerly there were only Government organizations in the Indian market, but now many private international companies have started investing in this industry, leading to increased demand for trained professionals. For a formal training in this field, you can enroll in Insurance courses in India.