Tata Motors, Symbiosis to launch joint mgmnt prog

Tata Motors kick-starts its long-term partnership with Symbiosis International (Deemed University), with the launch of the two-year Management Programme (EPGDBM).

The 1st batch of Managers from various functions will undergo comprehensive general management program covering operations, finance, people management, supply chain, marketing etc.

The focus is to sharpen Managerial skills at multiple levels in the organization. The partnership with Symbiosis is helping provide avenues for collaborative research, content development and knowledge exchange between industry and academia.

 Aligned with company’s strategic objective, the program aims at developing talent and nurturing Managerial Skills of budding Engineers and other professionals at Tata Motors. The EPGDBM program comprises of 4 semesters over 24 months where the program pedagogy involves concepts learnt in the classroom and applied on a real-time project in diverse functional areas across Tata Motors. Apart from honing their capabilities, this program will also go a long way in addressing the aspirations of these engineers to complete Management education from a top ranked institution.

Launching the first batch of EPGDBM as part of the long-term partnership with Symbiosis International (Deemed University) at Jamshedpur, Gajendra Chandel, chief human resources officer, Tata Motors, said’ “Today, business landscape has become very dynamic and there is increasing influence of disruptive technologies and social media shaping our lives. Hence, it is important for us to prepare a future ready work force that is world class, strategic yet adaptive, has razor sharp business sense and innovative to lead the vibrant eco system in the market place. This partnership with Symbiosis International (Deemed University) is a win-win opportunity that will help us push the boundaries of learning for our Managers and help in create a repository of case studies and related teaching capabilities. The combined force of industry and academia working together is a powerful engine for innovation and value creation leading to higher economic growth. We are simultaneously gearing up to roll-out more such collaborative tie-ups with Academia to develop industry-ready resources.”

On the occasion, Ajoy B Lall, head-Manufacturing mentioned “It is historically significant that the first batch of EPGDBM is launched here in Jamshedpur, which is the mother plant of the Company adding one more to the several ‘firsts’ of this location.

This programme will help us creating cutting edge managerial resources. Our employees(students) will greatly benefit by exposure to the modern management teachings from one of the most reputed institute in the county.”