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ONE-YEAR POST GRADUATE PROGRAMME FOR EXPERIENCED

PROFESSIONALS (PGPXP)

From managers to change makers

WHAT EMPLOYERS ARE LOOKING OUT FOR?

Welcome to the Woxsen School of Business.

Our Post Graduate Programme for Experienced Professionals

(PGPXP) is designed to nurture the innovative and entrepreneurial

spirit among aspiring professionals in order to meet the changing

expectations from the employers.

Today, the national boundaries are disappearing and businesses

are expanding on a global scale. In this context, the employers are

looking for professionals with entrepreneurial zeal who can adapt

to changing scenarios at an international level and be at home in

different cultures. The need today is for those who not only can

manage change but also be the change itself within, as well as

outside the organization.

At Woxsen, we aim to achieve this by nurturing the entrepreneurial

spirit. So, when you step into Woxsen, you come with the attitude

of being the change agent and when you step out you will have

acquired the confidence and skills that are required to become the

global leader that you aspire to be.

This is the impact we aim to achieve. We believe you have the

power not just to change your life, but of those around you.

Dr Vishnuprasad Nagadevara

Dean - Woxsen School of Business

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The world doesn’t just need people with great ideas but also

people who have the spirit to put the best ideas into action.

At Woxsen, we understand the growing need of the corporate

world. We also understand that to be successful in this dynamic

scenario, one must go beyond being a manager and become a

changemaker.

The Woxsen School of Business has been established to take

up this challenge, creating an ecosystem where such spirited

individuals are nurtured.

A strong focus on practice, experience and hands-on learning

has led us to integrate the best facets of learning – an

entrepreneurship based curriculum, a body of resident and

visiting faculty who are entrepreneurs first and professors next.

Woxsen’s infrastructure and resources nurture innovation and its

vast network of business leaders and investors mentor students

through their journey.

Located in an impressive campus, the Woxsen School of Business

offers programmes focused entirely on developing entrepreneurial

thinking and action. Apart from the flagship Post Graduate

Programme for Experienced Professionals, Woxsen will focus

on pioneering research and learning interventions on Social

Entrepreneurship and Public Policy.

WHAT SETS WOXSEN APART?

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The Woxsen Advantage• Exclusive focus on experiential learning

• A unique curriculum that integrates distinctive learning modules that impart relevant skills for a constantly changing business landscape

• Experiential learning modules and facilities for developing creative thinking and innovation capabilities

• Faculty from leading Schools and Universities such as Harvard, Stanford and Kellogg

• Dedicated Centers of Excellence focused on teaching, research and outreach of entrepreneurial activities

• An established panel of business and academic experts to guide and support students

“In this quickly changing world, even if one of your students does not use their skills to become a business entrepreneur, your

school will teach them how to think full circle to manage the ever changing complexities of their own lives.”

- Carlin C. West, Chief Fun Officer, Carlin West Agency;Visiting Faculty, Woxsen School of Business

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POST GRADUATE PROGRAMME FOR EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS

Woxsen curriculum enables students to acquire the

knowledge and competencies that are necessary to

manage modern businesses in a complex and uncertain

global environment. That’s why the curriculum is

modelled around the LEAD approach which ensures

that change is not only at a functional level but becomes

a belief. The training is based on the Discontinuous

Learning Model which allows for in-class learning to be

tested in practice in an experimental setting.

The Woxsen LEAD Framework

• Leadership abilities and strategic approach

• Entrepreneurial thinking

• Analytical and quantitative skills

• Design thinking and innovation

Woxsen’s unique LEAD Model for Effecting Change

The Woxsen Post Graduate Programme for Experienced

Professionals (PGPXP) has been designed to create business

leaders who are truly transformative, embrace change and lead

innovation, whether be it inside the organizations as ‘intrapreneurs’

or outside the organizational boundaries as ‘entrepreneurs’.

The programme covers the following core areas:

• Corporate entrepreneurship or ‘intrapreneurship’, innovation, and effectuation skills

• Latest paradigms in particular functional areas, mainly marketing, finance and operations/ information management

• Ethical and global awareness

• Integrated leadership skills and strategic mindset

• Analytical/ critical thinking skills (qualitative and quantitative skills)

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CLASSROOM LEARNING THAT GIVES YOU AN IN-DEPTH UNDERSTANDING OF BUSINESS

The Woxsen PGPXP is a one-of-a-kind programme that combines

a unique curriculum with action-based experiential learning. What

you gain at Woxsen will be more than just an understanding of

entrepreneurship. Classroom interactions with world-renowned

academics and seasoned practitioners will help you acquire the

perspective that is needed to appreciate the intricacies of business.

The curriculum equips you with these essential modules:

• Business foundation: Gain a 360-degree view of business

and administration through a deep understanding of specific

functional areas like marketing, business math, micro & macro

economics, HR and operations

• Functional competence: Learn how to drive organizational

efficiency by understanding the principles of performance like

project management, business analytics, information systems,

working capital management, governance and risk management

• Enterprise management: Learn to build, lead and

manage enterprises efficiently through the specially

designed LEAD framework that will help you understand

the essentials of entrepreneurship and business

management

ProfessorRegulators

Woxsen Fund Mentors & Consultants

THEORYIN-CLASS TRAINING

Gain experience to ever-changing paradigms of critical fields in

business

PRACTICEWOXSEN TRADE TOWER

Learn by testing your theories in a practical setting

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THEORY IN ACTION: EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

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More than the knowledge gained, it is the application of it that

matters most. Which is why, the Woxsen PGPXP exposes you to

several experiential modules during the course of your study.

These programmes, combined with guidance from mentors and

investors will help you apply classroom learning in real-world

scenarios and gain hands-on experience. Experiential programmes

apart, at Woxsen you will have access to unique resources like the

Woxsen Trade Tower where you will get an opportunity to apply

the various stages of setting up a venture - from planning and

design to prototyping and funding.

“The ecosystem in India is certainly evolving and start-up culture is strengthening. I am very excited to be part of this fast evolving environment.”- Sri Peddu, Managing Director, Powerhouse Ventures

The Woxsen Trade Tower is a unique concept that provides

hands-on resources for you to plan, develop, seek support

and launch your ideas into viable ventures. It integrates

resources for design and collaboration and mentorship from

faculty and industry experts. The Trade Tower also allows

you to interact with potential investors. Those ideas which

gain the approval of faculty and industry experts stand a

chance to get seed-funded through the Woxsen Fund.

The Woxsen Trade Tower

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“The goal must be to expand ourselves beyond one field of focus to solve the very real challenges we

face as a global society.”- Naveen Jain, Founder & CEO, Inome;

Member, Business Advisory Council, Woxsen School of Business

The mandatory Global Immersion Programme (GIP) at Woxsen

gives you the opportunity to travel to major business centers

around the world to better understand global best practices.

During these immersion studies, you will team up with your

classmates, professors and influential business leaders to engage

in collaborative learning experiences, gain an international

perspective, and interact with local industry leaders while sampling

the local culture.

Woxsen PGPXP is the only 1 year programme in India that gives

you an opportunity to opt for an internship at prestigious firms.

Many students seek management programmes as a way to

explore career or even sector change. An internship gives you an

opportunity to ‘test drive’ new paths, accumulate industry-specific

skills, and more importantly, gain a ‘real-world’ perspective on how

different industries function so you can make a smooth transition

to the sector of your choice.

GLOBAL IMMERSION PROGRAMME (GIP)

WOXSEN INTERNSHIP

Business centers identified are based on factors such as

stage of economic development, opportunity for business and

entrepreneurial culture. For the 2015-16 batch, three such

business centers have been chosen. You will get to complete your

GIP in any of these centers.

• Shanghai, China: Operating a business in China can be difficult

should you not get your ‘Guanxi’ in place. Going ahead PGPXP

students would need special knowledge and skills, as well as

the flexibility to adapt to a different and complex business

environment. This module would cover the overview on the

fundamentals of ‘Doing Business in China’.

• Singapore: Singapore’s burgeoning culture of entrepreneurship

- augmented by geographical advantage, and decades of

careful government planning - will only continue to surpass

expectations. This module will help you understand the best

practices of evolved economies.

• Mannheim, Germany: This city is home to Daimler, John

Deere, Caterpillar, ABB, IBM, Roche, Reckitt Benckiser, Unilever,

Siemens etc. Over the course of your GIP in Mannheim, you

will be exposed to specific modules like ‘doing business in

Germany’, ‘innovation management in Germany’, ‘cross-cultural

management’ with industry visits to Bosch, Freudenberg,

BASF and/ or SAP in close association with an international

management consulting firm.

Some of the other experiential modules you will be exposed to

during the one year at Woxsen:

• Strategy simulations for enterprises and entrepreneurial ventures

• Community consulting programmes

• Ethnography-designing products from the consumer’s perspective

• Design thinking workshops

• Product showcase and pitch workshops

• Managing and building networks

• SWAT Training - Physical endurance and leadership training

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CAREER ADVISORY SERVICES AT WOXSEN

The Woxsen Career Services offers a variety of corporate

engagement and career building opportunities for you to take an

informed decision on your career path. Some of the activities that

you can gain from, in addition to the campus experiential activities

include:

Live Projects & InternshipsOn-site internships apart, at Woxsen, you can also be involved in

live projects to gain a deeper understanding of a specific industry

or a function of your choice. You can consider industries such

as FMCG, consumer goods & durables, media & entertainment,

investment & banking or functions such as equity research,

business valuation, and consulting among others.

Faculty Research / Consulting StudiesYou can get to work with the Woxsen faculty in research and

consulting engagements. You will also be able to undertake the

Mentor Initiated Research Project (MIRP) in consultation with

mentors and faculty, in line with your career path.

Career Coaching, Workshops & PlacementsAt Woxsen you will have access to career coaches who will guide

you through to the perfect career for you. The Career Advisory

Services at Woxsen include:

• Self-assessment interviews

• Tools to research industry and job function overviews

• Profile development and enhancement

• Proven psychometric profiling like BELBIN®, Team Roles,

CareerLeader® and/ or Savilleconsulting® which will be used to

identify the right business career for you

Networking EventsCareer Advisory Services at Woxsen will provide opportunities

for you to network with industry leaders and influencers. You can

leverage events such as the Distinguished Lecture Series, Woxsen

MasterClass, workshops, and networking dinners to meet and

establish contact with leaders and managers from the corporate

world.

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Mentors at Woxsen are entrepreneurs with proven track

records in building and leading successful enterprises. Their rich

experience will help you gain real-world business insights and

practical guidance through the various stages of your learning.

Visiting faculty drawn from the best B-Schools and Universities

from around the world like Harvard, Stanford and Kellogg will help

you gain the latest research knowledge and global best-practices.

The School is also led and supported by eminent academicians

and business leaders who bring their experience and expertise as

members of Academic and Business Advisory councils.

THE GUIDES AND MENTORS AT WOXSEN

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Veen Pula

Chairman,Woxsen School of Business

Tarun Ghulati

Group President & CEO, Bramer Corporation

Prof. Cynthia P. SchneiderCo-Director, MOST Resource

Naveen JainFounder & CEO, inome

Robert C. WolcottCo-Founder & Executive Director,Kellogg Innovation Network

Aatif HassanPartner, August Equity

Dean DebiaseExecutive Chairman, AKTA

Shirley AtkinsonDeputy Vice Chancellor,University of Sunderland

Prof. John MacIntyrePro Vice Chancellor,University of Sunderland

Ravinder AgarwalDirector, Dukes India

Carolina PiñaSpecial Advisor,Kellogg School of Management

Madhu ReddyFounder Chair, Banjara Group Hyderabad Chapter of IIT

J.A. ChowdaryCo-Founder & Executive Chairman,Talent Sprint Private Limited

Bob WhitePresident, BRI International

Laurie MeadoffCEO, Laurie Inc. and Team

S.D.M. RaoChairman & Managing Director,SAMKRG Pistons and Rings Ltd

Pat Lindiwe DambeFounder and CEO, Forge

Gopalakrishna BommakantiTechnical Director, Alcatel-Lucent

Dr. M. Rammohan Rao, Woxsen School of BusinessIndia

Dr. Vishnuprasad Nagadevara Dean, Woxsen School of Business, India

Dr. R. NarasimhanProfessor of Information, Systems and Strategy, Woxsen School of Business

Dr. Pradeep RacherlaFormer Gene Edwards Professor of BankingWest Texas A&M University. USA

Prof. Baba PrasadSloan Fellow ,Wharton Financial Institutions Center, USA

Mohanbir S Sawhney McCormick Tribune Professor of Technology, Kellogg School of Management, USA

Dr. Ram NidumoluFounder and CEO InnovaStrat Inc.

Prof Rajat Kanti BaisyaProfessor IIT India

Dr. Malini Sridhar Adjunct Professor, Information Systems and Design, State University of New YorkBuffalo, USA

Kirsty MacGregor MacGregor Leadership Consultancy, California, USA

Dr. Prasad KaipaCEO Coach and AdvisorKaipa Group, USA

Sondra Simpson President, Consultant, Educator Kaleidoscopic ConceptsIllinois, USA

Dr. Vishwanath Kokkonda Managing Partner, Yagnaum Consulting, India

Dr. Sharad BorleAssociate Professor of Marketing, Jones Graduate School of Business, Rice University, USA

Dr. Narendar V. Rao Professor of Finance Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU), Chicago, Illinois

Dr. P. V. G. K. Murthy Director Ingrain Technologies, India

K Sree KumarInterim CEO, AgSri, India

Prof. Rakesh SinghDistinguished Visiting Professor of Supply Chain Strategy and Economics, Great Lakes Institute of Management

Prof. Masood AhmedGroup Director, Vidya Group of Insitutions, India

Joan Mary Kelly,Founder, ROAR Health Inc. Boston

Micheal Moon,Director, The Moon Agency

Anuj PuriIndependent Legal PractitionerColumbia University of Law

The Woxsen Academic Advisory Council

The Woxsen Business Advisory Council

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The Woxsen campus is a self-contained ecosystem that provides

students with extensive facilities to learn, practice and develop their

ideas and skills. The infrastructure has been planned to aid a healthy

exchange of knowledge. Woxsen’s 200 acre campus will provide

over 3 million square feet of fully air-conditioned facilities which

include, academic blocks, an outstanding library, the Trade Tower,

collaboration spaces, accommodation facilities for students, faculty

and staff, and excellent recreational facilities.

THE WOXSEN CAMPUS

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• Academic blocks equipped with modern teaching aids

• Fully furnished accommodation with en-suite facilities, including housekeeping

• Recreational facility including swimming pool, gymnasium

• Ultra-luxury buses to commute from Hyderabad to campus

• Health and well-being centers

• 9-hole golf course

• Football and cricket grounds

• Courts for squash, tennis, basketball

and other sports

• Bicycles for point-to-point commuting in the campus

• Day-care and children’s play areas

• Convenience store

• Bank extension counter

• Travel desk

• 24/7 snack bars

To experience the Campus Walkthrough, visit

www.woxsen.edu.in/walkthrough

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Facilities at the Woxsen campus

The Woxsen campus provides a wide range of recreational and

sporting facilities to help you balance the intensity of the Programme.

You can choose to take a break by teeing off at the lush green 9-hole

golf course or ease your mind with any sport you are passionate

about. Apart from cricket and football, the campus offers lawn tennis,

basketball, squash, and badminton courts as well as a fully-equipped

recreation centre with an in-house gymnasium and swimming pool.

LIFE AT WOXSEN

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The Woxsen campus is located near Hyderabad, the capital city of

the Telangana state and the fourth largest city in India. It is a 400-

year old metropolis with an urban population and a contemporary

outlook to life. The city is famous for its culture and monuments.

Over the years, the city has developed into a major hub for the

IT and ITES industry with almost every international technology

company having an office here. The city is home to firms such as

Microsoft, Oracle, GE, CA, Google, Facebook, IBM, Deloitte, Ernst &

Young and numerous well known corporates.

Living in HyderabadHyderabad is a city of immense historic and cultural value. It can

take a lifetime to experience the diversity of people, cultures,

languages and food that represents India as a nation. When you

are at Woxsen, you will enjoy the very best India offers through

one of its most beautiful cities. Your weekends in Hyderabad can

be about great food, music, art and shopping apart from exploring

the historic monuments and rock formations the city has to offer.

Other facts about Hyderabad• Hyderabad has a tropical climate with hot summers and mild

wet winters. It is one of the sunniest places in India with clear

blue skies. Even in winter, Hyderabad enjoys plenty of warm

sunshine

• English is widely spoken in the city

• Hyderabad has several global cuisine restaurants

• Hyderabad has a vibrant night-life with clubs, pubs, cinemas as

well as regular concerts held in the city

• The city has one of the best airports in the world with daily

direct flights to major destinations around the world

THE CITY THAT HAS IT ALL.HYDERABAD.

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Foreign money can be exchanged at international airports, banks

and major hotels. Travellers’ Cheques are easier to use if they are

in Indian Currency. However, banks will cash Travellers’ Cheques in

almost any currency. Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) are readily

available for withdrawals 24-hours a day. The most commonly

accepted credit cards in India are MasterCard, Visa, Cirrus,

Maestro, Plus, international Bankcards and American Express. Most

businesses accept credit cards and debit cards as payment.

International StudentsWoxsen welcomes students from around the world and will

provide specialist support from the time of your initial enquiry,

the visa process and successfully adapt to your new environment.

International students require Visas and will be issued multiple

entry student visas to pursue studies in India. A student visa is valid

for the period of study as approved by the School. Validity of the

visa begins from the date of issue by the High Commission of India

and not from the date of travel on your application form. Spouse

and dependent family members accompanying the applicant must

apply for an Entry Visa and not Tourist Visa. Its termination date will

coincide with the period of the principal visa holder.

PROGRAMME DETAILS

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Commencement of Online Application -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01 Sep 2014Deadline for Round 1 of Application ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 14 Dec 2014Deadline for Round 2 of Application ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 01 Feb 2015Deadline for Round 3 of Application ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 08 March 2015Programme Orientation Date --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 02-03 May 2015Programme Start Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 04 May 2015

Criteria for 1 Year PGP

• You must have an undergraduate degree in any discipline

• A minimum of two years full time post qualification work experience is preferred

• Must have any one of the standardised test scores like the GMAT/CAT.

Selection criteria

One Year PGPXP Programme

Eligibility

Consistency in academic performance, leadership qualities, ability to work in a team will be important criteria for selection. Clarity of purpose in pursuing your PGPXP at Woxsen as evidenced by the essays and quality of references will also form the basis for final selection. You will be evaluated through presentations and personal interviews. The final selection will be based on a comprehensive analysis of all the credentials.

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Programme fee

How to apply?

One-year PGPXP – INR 18,05,000

Fee includes tuition, food and accommodation for the participant through the duration of the Programme. Accommodation charges

are assumed for an individual staying in a single room accommodation. Students with accompanying spouses will be housed in studio

accommodation.

1. Access and complete the PGPXP application online http://www.woxsen.edu.in/site/apply_online.asp.2. You will be required to pay an application fee of INR 1,500 (Two Thousand Five Hundred Only) by credit/debit card. You will need

to send the demand draft to the Admissions Office, Woxsen School of Business, Gateway Jubilee, 2nd Floor, Road No. 36, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana

3. All information, including supporting documentation must reach the Woxsen office by 12.00 pm on the application deadline date4. All applications submitted after a deadline will automatically be considered for the next round of intake

Academic Calendar

One Year ProgrammeTerm 1 - 4 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------04 May - 10 Oct 2015International Immersion ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10 Oct 2015 (Two Weeks)Term 5 - 8 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------26 Oct 2015 - 17 Apr 2016Internship ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------02 May - 30 June 2016

“I am interested in helping your dream come alive and taking shape. I will be happy to bring my expertise to clarify your vision, connect it to the larger purpose in the global context and communicate it with clarity and authority to the world, integrating Indian wisdom with western management approaches.”- Prasad Kaipa, CEO Advisor and Coach, Kaipa Group; Member - Academic Advisory Council, Woxsen School of Business

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For details, please contact our Programme Advisors at info@woxsen.edu.in

You can also visit the Woxsen Corporate Office for details at:

Gateway Jubilee, 2nd Floor, Road No. 36, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Contact Us

Corporate Office : Gateway Jubilee, 2nd Floor, Road No. 36, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

T: +91 40 4444 8888, M: info@woxsen.edu.in

Campus : Kamkole, Medak District, Telangana, India