With increased competition and a radically changing retail environment, the quality and effectiveness of managers in retailing is assuming

ever greater importance. Management development programmes play a significant part in this, not least at National Institute of Retail Management, where imparting Educational programmes specifically oriented to the retail sector have been established. We claim to be one of the first such educational centres in India catering specifically to the post-experience needs of retailers. Before we talk about the last 3 years diversions let's take a look at the emerging sectors in retailing today. Retailing, one of the largest sectors in the global economy, is going through a transition phase not only in India but the world over. For a long time, the corner grocery store was the only choice available to the consumer, especially in the urban areas. This is slowly giving way to international formats of retailing. The traditional food and grocery segment has seen the emergence of supermarkets/grocery chains (Food World, Nilgiris, Apna Bazaar), convenience stores (Convenio, HP Speedmart) and fast-food chains. It is the non-food segment, however that foray has been made into a variety of new sectors. These include lifestyle/fashion segments (Shoppers' Stop, Globus, LifeStyle, Westside), apparel/accessories (Pantaloon, Levis, Reebok), books/music/gifts (Archies, MusicWorld, Crosswords, Landmark), appliances and consumer durables (Viveks, Jainsons, Vasant & Co.), drugs and pharmacy (Health and Glow, Apollo). Retailing in more developed countries is a big business and better organized than what in India. According to a report published by McKinsey & Co. along with the Confederation of the Indian Industry the global retail business is a worth a staggering US$ 6.6 trillion. In the developed world, most of it is accounted for by the organized retail sector. NIRM's focus on the non retail sector now over a period of last 3 years has brought in a significant change within. We are now catering even to the FMCG, Consumer durables, Telecommunication, Mass Media, IT, Banking, Insurance, automobile etc, at large. The education industry other than the retail sector is equally or even moir booming and it is important for the country's economic and social development. India is one of the largest education and training markets in the world with an estimated student population of 400 million. Based on current and future manpower requirements of various sectors there is a huge demand supply gap in the education space. India's youth accounts for over 50 percent of its population with 367 universities and 18,000 colleges with half a million teachers and about 11 million students on the rolls. India can reap huge returns from this demographic advantage. NIRM's constant contribution towards the growth as a private institute has created awareness about programs we offer. The education market in India is assessed to be between USD 40bn to 50bn. There is a big employability issue among the educated youth especially graduates. According to a recent report, only 30% of all engineers, 25% of all finance and accounting professionals, and 20% of the general graduates from colleges and

universities are employable. More than half India's billion plus population is below the age of 25. But about 45% of its work force of about 400 million people is illiterate and another 40% comprises school dropouts as stated in a recent report. Where in a billion populated country only talent is not sufficient, higher education on parallel side have gained tremendous amount of respectability and acceptance in the market. Demand for graduates over the next five years is likely to be 13.8 million. But with only 13.2 million students graduating over the same period, India will face a shortfall of 600,000 graduates. There will be a shortfall of 3. There will be a shortfall of 3.1 million employable people by 2010 leading to a severe problem if the issue isn't tackled at the grassroots level. In most case, NIRM's motto is to ensure that every single individual that we reach to should realise that problem is not knowledge, but ability to communicate and implement that knowledge. There are two possible approaches self development and professional mentoring. People can read newspapers, books etc to improve skills or enrol in vocational training programs. Successful entrepreneurs are those who innovate, plan strategically, hold the risk bearing ability and stand strong against all stumbling blocks and transform them into stepping stones by bringing sweeping changes and revolutionizing business processes. The art of self study and further implementation will only enable one to achieve smart goals in a smart way. Globalization Education and HR development Knowledge is the driving force in the rapidly changing globalised economy and society. Quantity and quality of specialized human resources determine their competence in the global market. Emergence of knowledge as driving factor results in both challenges and opportunities. It is well known that the growth of the global economy has increased oppor tunities for those countr ies with good levels of education. Globalization has a multi-dimensional impact on the system of education. It promotes new tools & techniques in this area like E-learning, Flexible learning, Distance Education Programs and Overseas training. Globalization will mean many different things for education. In the near future, it will mean a more competitive and deregulated educational system modelled after free market but with more pressure on it to assure that the next generation of workers are prepared for some amorphous 'job market of 21st century. Though the enrolment has been increasing in absolute terms, only 7 per cent of the population in the age group 17 to 24 attended higher educational institutions in India, as against 92 per cent of the eligible age-group population attending higher educational institutions in USA, 52 per cent in UK and 45 per cent in Japan. Competitiveness is frequent topic of conversation these days among managers and government officials and in the news media. We define competitiveness as the relative standing of one competitor against other competitors. Competitiveness is like the

gamer of musical chairs: There are a finite number of places to sit, and some are more desirable than others. Education has come full circle. India today, certainly looks poised to regain the glory from the bygone eras of Nalanda and Taxashilla. NIRM believes in creating leaders, revolutionary thinkers in the business world. The wish list that one might want from NIRM may be endless. But as a bench mark NIRM will strive to provide a system that will incorporate the state-of-the-art education experience aimed at strengthening the conceptual, technical and human skills of the managers that emerge from the institute. The overall experience will be futuristic with features of intelligence, common sense brilliant IQ building that will be cumulative effect of Technology with knowledge partners from across the globe.

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The National HRD Network is an association of professionals committed to promoting the HRD movement in the country and enhancing the capability of human resource professionals in order to enable them make an impactful contribution to enhancing competitiveness and creating value for society. Towards this end, National HRD Network is committed to the development of human resources through education, training, research and experience sharing. The network is managed by HR professionals in an honorary capacity, stemming from their interest in contributing to the HR profession

Strategic partner of AICTE

The Indian Society for Technical Education is a national, professional, non-profit making Society registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1860. First started in 1941 as the Association of Principals of Technical Institutions (APTI), it was converted into "Indian Society for Technical Education" in 1968 with a view to enlarge its activities to advance the cause of technological education.The major objective of the ISTE is to assist and contribute in the production and development of top quality professional engineers and technicians needed by the industries and other organisations. Being the only national organisation of educators in the field of Engineering and Technology, ISTE effectively contributes in various missions of the Union Government. The Ministry of Human Resource Development, CTE/DST/MIT/State Govts. are well associated with the ISTE for programmes relating to technical education.

ISO 9001:2008 Certified

NIRM is an ISO 9001:2008 Certified Institute for distance learning education and ACCREDITED to Global Certification India (GCI). Registration No. 28Q11793

Planning Commission (Government of india)

Pragati Education Society is now also registered with the planning commission (Government of India) for NGO's.

N AT I O N A L I N S T I T U T E O F R E TA I L M A N A G E M E N T
Masters in Apparel Quality Management Masters in Fashion Design
Graduate or equivalent Diploma Graduate or equivalent Diploma Graduate or equivalent Diploma Graduate or equivalent Diploma

COURSE

Masters in Retail Management

Masters in Apparel Merchandising Management

Masters in Apparel Production Management

Masters in Retail Supply Chain Management

Eligibility 35,900/35,900/35,900/35,900/-

Graduate or equivalent Diploma

Graduate or equivalent Diploma

Total Fees

35,900/-

35,900/-

Duration Fast track Regular

1 Year 2 Year
General Management Apparel Quality Management Business Commu. Apparel Production Management General Management Apparel Quality Management Business Commu. Apparel Production Management Managing Productivity in Apparel Industry Apparel Product Development Brand Management Operations Manag. Apparel Merchandising Marketing Management Personnel Management Supply Chain Management Materials Management Human Resource Management International Business Consumer Behaviour Retail Management Human Resource Management International Business Consumer Behaviour Garment Exports Apparel Product Development Brand Management Fashion Buying
Apparel Merchandising Marketing Management Personnel Management Merchandising Principles

1 Year 2 Year

1 Year 2 Year

1 Year 2 Year

1 Year 2 Year
General Management Supply Chain Strategy Business Commu. Operation Management

1 Year 2 Year
General Management Fashion Design Process Business Commu. The Business of Design

Sem - 1

General Management Retail Management Business Communication Fashion Buying

Sem - 2

Retail Selling Skills Customer Relationship Management Brand Management Supply Chain Strategy Apparel Manufacturing Analysis Marketing Management Personnel Management Supply Chain Management Materials Management Human Resource Management International Business Consumer Behaviour

General Management Apparel Quality Management Business Management Apparel Production Management Total Quality Management Apparel Product Development Brand Management Operation Management

Inventory Management Supply Chain Management Brand Management Store Operations Management Logistics & Retail Management Marketing Management Personnel Management Transport Management Retail Management Human Resource Management International Business Consumer Behaviour

Fashion Illustration -1 Fashion Illustration -2 Brand Management Garment Technology for Fashion Designers Fashion Marketing Marketing Management Pattern Making for Fashion Design Consumer Behaviour in Fashions Retail Management Human Resource Management International Business Apparel Product Devel.

Sem - 3

Store Operations Management Marketing Management Personnel Management Supply Chain Management

Sem - 4

Inventory Management Human Resource Management International Business Consumer Behaviour

Exam Duration 30 Days US $ 3000

30 Days

30 Days US $ 3000

30 Days US $ 3000

30 Days US $ 3000

30 Days US $ 3000

Fees for foreign Students

US $ 3000

N AT I O N A L I N S T I T U T E O F R E TA I L M A N A G E M E N T

COURSE

Advance Diploma in Retail Management Advance Diploma in Apparel Merchandising Advance Diploma in Fashion Design

Advance Diploma in Apparel Quality Management

Advance Diploma in Apparel Production Management

Advance Diploma in Retail Supply Chain Management

Advance Diploma in Retail Category Management

Eligibility 10900/10900/10900/10900/-

10 + 2 or equivalent

10 + 2 or equivalent

10 + 2 or equivalent

10 + 2 or equivalent

10 + 2 or equivalent

10 + 2 or equivalent

10 + 2 or equivalent

Total Fees

10900/-

10900/-

10900/-

Duration Fast track Regular

3 Months 1 Year 3 Months 1 Year 3 Months 1 Year
General Management Garment Exports Apparel Production Apparel Merchandising General Management Apparel Production Management Apparel Quality Management Materials Management General Management Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Management Retail Management

3 Months 1 Year

3 Months 1 Year

3 Months 1 Year

3 Months 1 Year

Subjects Covered

General Management Retail Management Retail Selling Skills Consumer Relationship Management

General Management Apparel Quality Management Quality Control and TQM Apparel Production Management

General Management Brand Management Retail Buying Fashion Buying

Principles of Management Fashion Design Process Fashion Illustration The Business of Design

Exam Duration 10 Days

10 Days

10 Days

10 Days

10 Days

10 Days

10 Days

Fees for foreign Students

US $ 500

US $ 500

US $ 500

US $ 500

US $ 500

US $ 500

US $ 500

Advance MBA PROGRAM

EMBA Courses Executive Masters in Business Administration
Eligibility Course Duration Fees
2 Years Fast track - 1 Year For Indian students : 28,900/- INR For Overseas students : US$ 2000. 20 days Graduate or diploma equivalent

Diploma in Business Administration

Eligibility
10 + 2 or equivalent 1 Year Fast track - 3 months For Indian students : 6,900/- INR For Overseas students : US$ 300. 7 days

Eligibility Course Duration Fees

Graduate or diploma equivalent

Course Duration

1 Year Fast track - 6 months

Fees

For Indian students : 35,900/- INR For Overseas students : US$ 3000.

Exam Duration Exam Duration Subject covered

General Management Specialization

15 days / semester

Exam Duration Subject covered

Semester 1

General Management Consumer Behaviour Personnel Management Business Communication Operations Management Business Ethics

Semester 2

International Business Business Strategy Corporate Law Sales Management Specialization I Specialization II

General Management Business Communication Marketing Management Brand Management Materials Management Supply Chain Management Operations Management International Business Specialization I

Specialization I Retail Supply Chain Textiles Merchandising

Visual Apparel Apparel Quality etc

Advertising Management Agriculture Management Apparel Merchandising Apparel Production Management Apparel Quality Management Architectural Management Asset Management Audit Management Banking Management BPO Management Brand Management Business Administration Call Centre Management Chartered Finance Management Communication Management Construction Management Consumer Behaviour Fashion Design Process Import/Export Management Interior Design Management Materials Management Operations Management Production Management Supply Chain management

Library Management Logistics Management Information Technology Interior Management Industrial Marketing Market Risk Management Marketing Management Mass Communication Materials Management Media Management Industrial Management Mutual Funds Management Networking Management Pharmacology Management Portfolio Management International Finance Management Labour Law Management Investment Management International Trade Human Resource Management Investment Analysis Management International Management Visual Merchandising Textile Management

Corporate Finance Management Corporate Law Corporate Training Cost and Management Accounting Customer Care Management Customer Relations Management Cyber Law Management Dairy Management Entrepreneur Management Environmental Studies Equality Research Management Event Management Export Management Fashion Management Finance Management Financial Institution Management Foreign Exchange Management Foreign Trade General Management Hardware Management Health Care Management Hospital Administration Hospitality Management Ware House Management

Public Administration Public Relations Management Purchasing Management Retail Management Risk and Insurance Management Risk Management Rural Management Safety Management Sales & Distribution Management Sales Management School Management Shipping Management Software Management Software Project Management Supply Chain Management Take Over and Acquisition Taxation Management Telecom Management Textile Management Total Quality Management Total Safety Management Transport Management Travel and Tourism Management

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WHY NIRM
(I) NIRM IS PIONEER IN PROVIDING RETAIL COURSES IN INDIA (II) GIVES OPPORTUNITY TO PROFESSIONALS OF WORKING CLASS SECTOR TO COMPLETE THE COURSE WITHOUT LEAVING THE JOB (III) WORKING PROFESSIONALS CAN BENEFIT A LET UP BY UPGRADING THEIR RESUME WITHOUT DISTURBING THEIR CURRENT PROGRESSION (IV) NIRM IS AFFILIATED TO PRAGATI EDUCATION SOCIETY (V) NIRM IS AFFILIATED TO NATIONAL RETAIL FEDERATION (NRF) USA (VI) NIRM IS AFFILIATED TO INTERNATIONAL APPAREL FEDERATION (IAF) NETHERLANDS (VII) NIRM IS AFFILIATED TO THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL (HKRITA) (VIII) NIRM IS AFFILIATED TO IADL INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR DISTANCE LEARNING (IX) NIRM IS A MEMBER OF NATIONAL HRD. (X) NIRM IS A MEMBER IS A MEMBER OF INDIAN SOCIETY FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION.

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