The following are the data collected so far:
CAREER OPTION
1) CAREER IN ADVERTISING
Advertising is the means of informing as well as influencing the general public to buy products or services through visual or oral messages. A product or service is advertised to create an awareness in the minds of potential buyers. Some of the commonly used media for advertising are T.V., radio, websites, newspapers, magazines, bill-boards, hoardings etc. As a result of economic liberalization and the changing social trends advertising industry has shown rapid growth in the last decade.
Advertising is one of the aspects of mass communication. Advertising is actually brand-building through effective communication and is essentially a service industry. It helps to create demand, promote marketing system and boost economic growth. Thus advertising forms the basis of marketing.
Advertising plays a significant role in today's highly competitive world. A career in advertisement is quite glamourous and at the same time challenging with more and more agencies opening up every day. Whether it's brands, companies, personalities or even voluntary or religious organizations, all of them use some form of advertising in order to be able to communicate with the target audience. The salary structure in advertising is quite high and if you have the knack for it one can reach the top. It is an ideal profession for a creative individual who can handle work-pressure.
Today, new areas are emerging within advertising like event management, image management, internet marketing etc. Event management wherein events are marketed, Image management wherein a a particular profile of an individual or an organisation is projected. Internet marketing has also brought about a lot of changes in advertising as Internet means that one is catering to a select group of audience rather than a mass audience.
Eligibility : Most advertising agencies recruit candidates with a formal management or advertising/mass communication qualification. Preference is given for MBA's for posts in the market research, client servicing and media planning departments.
In the creative department, on the other hand, a general BA with a command of the language of communication plus knowledge of designing packages like Photoshop, coral draw or fine arts is the requirement.
There are also specialised courses in advertising/mass communication at diploma level and post graduate level for which basic qualification is graduation. However, advertising is also offered as a subject for the graduate degree course in mass communication studies at certain institutions for which minimum qualification is 10+2. In addition there are also certificate courses for which 10+2 is enough.
Personal attributes: Basic qualities like creativity and flair for writing or ability to translate ideas into a visual format are required for making a successful career in this field. They should have insight into the interests of people from all walks of life, ability to work as part of team, mental and physical toughness to be able to withstand high pressure and criticism, must be sociable and have calm temperament. Market and media researchers should have an analytical and logical brain. Those in creative field should possess artistic abilities to make the ad appealing to the masses.
Job Prospects and Career Options: Advertising field offers a range of lucrative, interesting careers. The job in this field is categorised into two, executive and creative. Executive side include Client Servicing, Market Research and Media Research. Creative side consist of copywriters, scriptwriters, visualisers, photographers and typographers.
The executive department understand client needs, find new business and retain existing business, selects the appropriate media, analyses timing and placement of advertisements and negotiate the financial aspects of the deal. Creative department creates the advertisement copy. They verbalises and visualises the specific need of the client.
As ad films are also a part of film making career options of film are related to this field.
Remuneration : Job positions and earnings in an agency vary with its size and turnover. Accredited agencies have a large set up while
small agencies may have just a handful of employees looking after all the various jobs. The earnings range from 7,000 for production mangers to 8,000 for copy writers up to 35,000 for General Managers plus perks.
Delhi College Of Arts & Commerce, Delhi, (Delhi)
Delhi College Of Arts & Commerce, Netaji Nagar, Delhi 110023
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, (Delhi)
Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025
Janki Devi Mahavidyalaya (W), New Delhi, (Delhi)
Janki Devi Mahavidyalaya (W), Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Marg, New Delhi 110060
Kamla Nehru College (W), New Delhi, (Delhi)
Kamla Nehru College (W), Khel Gaon Marg, New Delhi 110017
Laxmi Bai College For Women, Delhi, (Delhi)
Laxmi Bai College For Women, Ashik Vihar, Phase III, Delhi 110052
Shyam Lal College (Evening), Delhi, (Delhi)
Shyam Lal College (Evening), G.T. Road, Shahdra, Delhi 110032
Vivekananda College (W), Delhi, (Delhi)
Vivekananda College (W), Vivek Vihar, Shahdra, Delhi 110095
HR College Of Commerce And Economics, Mumbai, (Maharashtra)
HR College Of Commerce And Economics, Mumbai
Jai H. College Of Arts & JT Lalwani College Of Commerce, Mumbai, (Maharashtra)
Jai H. College Of Arts & JT Lalwani College Of Commerce, Mumbai
Mumbai University, Mumbai, (Maharashtra)
Mumbai University, Anand Bhawan, Dadabhai Naoroji Road, Mumbai
SMT MMP Shah College Of Arts & Commerce, Mumbai, (Maharashtra)
SMT MMP Shah College Of Arts & Commerce, Mumbai
Somaiya College Of Arts, Mumbai, (Maharashtra)
Somaiya College Of Arts, Charni Road, Mumbai
Xaviers Institute Of Communication, Mumbai, (Maharashtra)
Xaviers Institute Of Communication, St. Xaviers College Campus, Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai
2) COMMERCIAL PILOT
The job of commercial pilot is the most glamorous and exciting job in aviation. It is highly rated and one of the most adventurous career which requires intensive training. This profession also demands a lot of time, dedication, patience and sacrifice. A career in aviation attracts many youngsters as it provide opportunity to travel around the globe. This is a lucrative field. But apart from all those attractive things the job of a commercial pilot makes him responsible for the aircraft he flies and the lives of his passengers.
The most important person on an aircraft is the pilot. Pilots are highly trained professionals who fly airplanes and helicopters carrying passengers or cargo.
This is a highly specialised job which requires knowledge of air navigation, interpretation of meteorological reports, operations of sophisticated electronic and mechanical controls, leading the aircraft under adverse circumstances, and being a leader to the flight crew and passengers under climatic and other emergency situations.
There are a number of institutes under the recognition of the Directorate General Of Civil Aviation which conducts training in this field. Most prominent among them is Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Academy at Rae Bareli (Uttar Pradesh). Other major training centres are flying clubs at Mumbai and Delhi.
Eligibility : To become a commercial pilot in India, one has to first possess a Student Pilot License (SPL). To get the SPL those with 10+2 with science and aged at least 16 years should register at a flying club which is recognized by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Government of India.
Job prospects and Career options : With the privatisation, lot of avenues have opened for CPL holders. They can find employment opportunities in both government (Indian Airlines, Air India) as well as private domestic and international (Jet Airways, Sahara etc.) airlines.
Remuneration : Pay scales of commercial pilots in the public sector organizations depend on the grade level of the positions. They will get attractive remuneration and incentives.
Institutes :
3) TEA MANAGEMENT
Tea is one of the most refreshing and popular beverages of the world. India being the world's largest producer, exporter and consumer of tea, there is wide scope for careers in this field. Though not a very well known career option, jobs in this area can be interesting.
There are a variety of jobs one can specialize in a tea industry. The jobs put together is known as tea management. Tea tasting is one of the highly specialized area of work. Other areas are that of researchers, plantation managers, tea brokers, consultants etc.
Work in the Tea industry includes plantwork, processing, auctioning, branding, marketing and research. Plantation work involves nurturing tea plants in the plantations which includes preparing the soil, applying the appropriate fertilizers, choosing the right variety best suited for the prevailing conditions and supervising the pinching and plucking of the leaves. Processing work involves the crushing, tearing and curling of the leaves, which takes place in the factories. The tea is then packed and dispatched to auction centers. The various samples of tea from different plantations are tested, blended and branded by the tea tasters in the auction centers. Tea brokers who have a background in planting, tasting and a know how of market trends, auction the tea and the Marketing personnel market the final product. Although computers are now used for blending varieties of tea, the tea taster’s verdict is still considered the ultimate test for determining the quality of tea.
In India, best tea growing areas are Assam, Darjeeling and Nilgiris. Several varieties of tea can be grown in one garden. As tea is a seasonal plant, the same leaves from the same bush, plucked in different seasons, have different bouquets. Each of these varieties require different ways of handling.
Eligibility : Even though anybody who have a basic educational background can get into tea industry, and pick up the skills required on the job, a degree in Agricultural Science or a B.Sc. in Botany, Food Sciences, Horticulture or allied fields is preferred these days.
Job Prospects and Career Options : Tea companies or tea gardens, Tea broking Houses, Tea associations and the Tea Board of India offer lucrative positions.
Remuneration : A field most suited for nature lovers, as working on a plantation may seem like living in a virtual paradise for those who like living in close proximity to nature.
Institutes: There are a number of Institutes providing training in Tea management. The minimum qualification required to get admission in a training institute is class 10 or 10+2. These institutes teach tea production to processing, finance, marketing and sales where tea tasting forms part of the curriculum.
Although some experts believe that tea tasting need natural talent and cannot be taught in any institute, tea tasters have to trained either on the job / or in an institute to detect tea quality by looking at the brightness (blackish or brownish), colour (like coppery or bright red), strength and body of the tea. They should be able to tell between a mellow cup and a brisk cup, able to distinguish tea from each specific region from their flavour, be able to sniff a smoke tint in the tea, and examine the evenness, colour or brightness of dry / infused leafs to know the strength and body of the tea. They have to be trained to make their palates proficient enough to register even the minute differences.
Assam Agricultural University,
Department of Tea Husbandry and Technology, Jorhat, Assam (B.Sc & M.Sc Agriculture Course)
website : http://www.aau.ac.in/index.htm
Indian Institute of Plantation Management,
Jnana Bharathi Campus, P.0 Malathalli, Bangalore-560056
Phone :91-80-3211716,
E-mail : Contact Us ,
Website: www.iipmb.com
Dipras Institute of Professional Studies,
23/28 Gariahat Road, Kolkata-700029
Phone : 033-24600743/ 65458717
E-mail : Contact Us ,
Website: www.dipsschoolofmanagement.com
NITM, Darjeeling Tea Research and Management Association
P.O Kadamtala-734433, Dist. Darjeeling, West Bengal
Phone : 0353-2581582, Fax : 0353-2581593
Assam Darjeeling Tea Research Centre,
Kurseong, Darjeeling-734203(West Bengal)
UPASI Tea Research Institute,
Nirar Dam BPO, Valparai-642127 (Tamil Nadu)
Birla Institute of Futuristic Studies,
17A Darga Road, Park Circus, Kolkata-700017
The Tea Tasters Academy,
Coonoor, Nilgiris (Kerala)
4) TRAVEL & TOURISM
Travel and Tourism one of the world's largest foreign exchange earner among industries, provides employment directly to millions of people worldwide and indirectly through many associated service industries. A very wide industry, it includes Government tourism departments, Immigration and customs services, travel agencies, airlines, tour operators, hotels etc and many associated service industries such as airline catering or laundry services, Guides, Interpreters, Tourism promotion and sales etc. Travel and Tourism enterprises include major internationals with a workforce of thousands, to the small private travel agent with a handful of employees.
Work in the travel and tourism industry is essentially concerned with providing services for people who are away from home, on business or holiday. Travel can be leisure travel involving package tours, pilgrim travel, adventure travel etc or purely business. Work at every functional level in the industry involves dealing directly with people. Travel agents assess the needs of tourists and businessmen and help them make the best possible travel arrangements from the many travel options available. Also, many major cruise lines, resorts, and specialty travel groups use travel agents to promote travel packages to the millions of people who travel every year.
Travel company personnel must be up-to-date on current rules and regulations and documentation required, in areas like cargo, ticketing and passports, visas etc. so as to correctly advise their clients, and to take care of the paperwork when necessary. Besides this, all tourism staff in marketing, counter sales, or guide services, should be knowledgeable about the places their clients visit, in terms of general background, how to get there connections by air, rail and road and the facilities available.
In India, Travel and tourism, as an industry, has been somewhat slower to take off than in many other places. However, with increasing worldwide interest in travel, and with the Government's encouragement of its activities, it is undergoing massive expansion and improvement. This forecasts a bright future for all those who choose to make a career of travel and tourism. Young people with drive and a capacity for hard work can rise to top positions very quickly in travel and tourism or even head their own agencies. A job in the industry gives good returns as well as perks including opportunity to see many locales at low prices.
Eligibility: The eligibility criteria for admission to Travel and Tourism courses at the undergraduate level is, higher secondary examination pass.
Job Prospectus: Job prospectus both in public and private sector's, are bright. However, the best prospectus for qualified tourism professionals are in the private sector with travel agencies, tour operators, airlines, hotels, transport and cargo companies etc.
Remuneration : Jobs in the travel and tourism industry offer good remuneration and perquisites, which include free travel for employees and their families. Salaries can vary somewhat within the industry and are higher in foreign airlines and agencies.
Institutes :
Trade Wings Institute of Management
2nd Floor, Chakravorty Commercial Complex, GNB Road, Silpukuhri, Guwahati 781 003 Phone : 0361-2666340/1; Fax : 0361-2410461
Courses Offered : Foundation Level
E-mail : Contact Us
Bird Education Society for Travel & Tourism
E-9 Third Floor, Connaught House, Connaught Place New Delhi 110001
Phone :011-23418199; Fax:011-2341 5679, 2341 2313
Courses Offered : Foundation Level, Consultant Level, GDS Fares & Ticketing; Cargo Introductory
E-mail : Contact 1, Contact 2
website : http://www.bestt.info/
MPTI(India)
Flat No. 7, 14th Floor, Chatterjee Int. Centre, 33A, Jawaharlal Nehru (Chowringhee) Road, Kolkata
Phone :033-2265195, 22464105, 22160886; Fax:033-22464105
Courses Offered : Foundation Level
NSHM Academy
Arrah, Shibtala, Via Munchipara, Durgapur 713 212
Phone :0343 2533813/14/15/16; Fax:0343 2534025
Courses Offered : Foundation Level
Website : www.nshm.com
STEPS
62 H, Maharaja Tagore Road, Calcutta 700031
Phone :033-30920054, Fax:033-210 4142
Courses Offered : Foundation Level, Consultant Level, Stepping into Management
Website : www.steps.co.in, www.steps.co.in
Trade Wings Inst. of Management
Room 121/122, 1st floor, 1 Crooked Lane, Calcutta 700 069
Phone :033-2484838, 2430625; Fax:033-2436278
Courses Offered : Foundation Level
IHCTM
RBCS, 3-35 Kamal Mansion, Arthur Bunder Road, Colaba, Mumbai 400 005
Phone :022-22853081, 22830133, Fax:022-2287 5269
Courses Offered : Foundation Level, Consultant Level, Stepping into Management, Senior Management Level; Cargo Introductory, Cargo Rating, DGR - Initial, DGR – Recurrent
website :www.rbcsgroup.com
Avalon Aviation Academy
Camp Pune, Office No. 23, Second Floor, Yogesh House 2412, E-Street, Pune 411001
Courses Offered : Foundation Level
E-mail : Contact Us
website :www.avalonaviationacademy.com
India International Trade Centre- Ghatkopar (East)
4/161, Laxmi Palace, 60 Feet Road, Ghatkopar (East), Mumbai
Phone :022-25166883, 25131232, Fax:022-22875698
Courses Offered : Foundation Level
E-mail : Contact Us
website :www.iitcworld.com
5) Interior Design
Designing is the blend of artistic talents and creativity. Design encompasses a number of different fields. It can be mainly divided into four ie, Fashion designing, Product designing, Graphic designing and Interior designing. Fashion designing deals with clothing and textiles, product designing with designing the products and graphic designing deals with designing for websites, movies, logos, signage, etc. Interior designing is the arrangement of living space i.e organizing, managing and planning of the interiors of rooms at homes, offices, retail shops, showrooms, hotels, airports, exhibition halls, conference centers, theatres, TV and film studios and commercial establishments etc. The objective of designing space is to achieve functionality and to create the right kind of atmosphere for the right budget. Interior designing as a specialisation became popular only in the last few years.
Earlier architects would do all the design work, both exteriors and interiors themselves. Of late people have become more conscious of the design, layout and placement of their interiors, for offices, factories as well as residences. This has opened the door for a large number of professional interior designers. Most interior designers specialise in a particular area. For example, some may concentrate on business design, while others focus on residential design and landscape designing. Still others may specialize further by focusing on particular rooms, such as kitchens or baths. With a client’s tastes, needs, and budget in mind, interior designers prepare drawings and specifications for non-load-bearing interior construction, this includes choice and decoration of walls, floors, roofs, choice and placement of furniture and other indoor objects, window treatments and other indoor objects, lighting and control of visual and sound effects.
Interior Designer should be aware of the change in trends and keep up with the latest styles. Interior designing as a course has become popular in the last few years, there are only a few institutions offering reputed programmes in interior designing in India. School of Interior Design, Ahmedabad offers Five-year programme and J.J School of Arts, Mumbai offers 4 years Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA). Unlike many other careers, design inevitably requires both a strong aptitude as well as a creative talent in the field.
Eligibility : The 4 years Bachelor of fine Arts (BFA) programme offers specialisation in Interior Design.
Job Prospects and career option : Interior design is one of the fastest growing professional fields. There are lots of employment opportunities for interior designers in various fields. Interior Designers can find employment with architects or architectural firms, builders, public works department, hotel and resort chains, hospitals, town planning bureau, regional and metropolitan development works, private consultancies, studios and theaters and exhibition organizers. etc. They can also set up their own business. Once they make a name, it is a very lucrative profession.
Besides new structures, Interior Designers also plan the interiors of existing structures that are undergoing renovation or expansion. The first step in developing a new design or altering an existing one is to determine the needs of the client, the ultimate function for which the design is intended, and its appeal to customers or users. When creating a design, designers often begin by researching the desired design characteristics, such as size, shape, weight, color, materials used, cost, ease of use, fit and safety. After consulting with the client, Designers then prepare sketches or diagrams by hand or with the aid of a computer to illustrate the vision for the design. In big projects, a creative director or a product development team of designers create detailed designs, using drawings, a structural model, computer simulations etc.
Interior design offers excellent opportunities for those who wish to be self employed, or work part time. It is one of the few professions where one can operate from home with a minimal investment. Designers sometimes supervise assistants who assist them to carry out their creations. Increasingly, designers are using computers to plan layouts, because computers make it easy to change plans to include ideas received from the client. Computers have become essential for many designers, especially those in industrial and graphic design
Remuneration : Interior design is an immensely rewarding profession.
Institutions :
Arch Institute of fashion and Design / Arch Gemology & Jewellery Institute
Plot No.9, malviya nagar Institutional area , Malviya Nagar , Jaipur, Rajasthan
Phone : 0141-2702163, 3096203
Web Site : www.archedu.org
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Institution Details : Arch Academy of Fashion, Art & Design is a leading Institute in Design Education. The Institution has been offering Advance Diploma, Diploma and Short-term professional courses in the field of Fashion, Textiles, Interior, Jewellery, Gemology & Accessory Design . Arch is affiliated with the University of Rajasthan for a P.G. Diploma in Garment Production & Export Management (GPEM). Arch also offers specialized courses on Visual Merchandising, Contour Fashion Design, Gemstone Processing, Jewellery Manufacturing, Gem Identification, Diamond Study, Furniture Design and Contemporary Enameling.
Course : Degree in Interior Design
Duration : 3 year
Diploma in Interior Design
Duration : 2 year
Certificate Course in Interior Design
Duration : 1 year
Anima Institute of Fashion,
1, Shambhu Nath Pandit street,
Culcutta-700020
Tel : 2231485/4725717,
Fax : 2231993
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Apeejay Institute of Design
54, Tughlakabad,
Institutional Area,
Mehrauli Badarpur Road,
New Delhi 110 062
Institution details-Affiliated to Guru Nanak dev University,Amritsar
course- offers 4 years and 1 year courses in Graphic, Furniture Design.
Eligibility- for 4 year courses is Class XII and for 1 year course graduation.
Birla Institute of Liberal Arts and Management Sciences
5-A Sarat Bose Road (opp.Minto Park),
Culcutta 700 020
PHONE: 2240-4558, 2247-1271
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Website - www.bilams.com
Courses- 1 year course in Interior Decoration and Design
Eligibility - Class XII or equivalent
CREATIONS - The School of Design and Technology, Pune
826, Shukrawar Peth, Gadikhana Chowk, Pune
Phone : +91 0 9422324278
e-mail : Contact us
website : http://www.creationsindia.net
Creations is a design school, offering a variety of courses related to Design, Art and Technology. Creations offers Diploma courses in Jewellery & Fashion Designing, Interior Designing, as well Media and Animation. Subjests like Landscaping, arts, ceramics, and pottery are also available. Creations has been appointeed as the exclusive national partner with DELCAM (UK), for their Jewel Smith software, Speed Step (Germany) for the Fashion Designing Solution, as well Pattern Maker (USA), again for their Fashion CAD Solution.
Creations also conducts course in Diamond Grading with IGI- International Gemological Institute.
For more details,
contact : Mr. Sandeep Agarwal.
Office : +91 20 24465585
Creative -i
College of Creative Arts Ganga Dham Comm.Phase I,Sr. No. 612 - 615,
Lullanagar Bibwewadi Road,
Market Yard, Pune 411 037.
Tel. No. : 020-24209166 / 77 / 88 / 99
E-mail : Contact us
Website: www.creativei.info
Exterior - Interiors,
F-12, Kalkaji,
New Delhi 110019
Courses- conducts one year National Diploma course in Interior Design in collaboration with Jensen & Nicholson and Computer Aided Design by Edit Institute, Mumbai..
Other centers-Bangalore, Calicut, Calcutta, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Mumbai, Pune.
JJ School of Arts ,
Dr. D. N. Road,Fort Mumbai-400 001
Phone: 2620488
Course :Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) (Craft- Interior Decoration) 4 years (60 seats)
Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent
National Institute of Fashion Design,
NIFD Campus,
2-B, Madhya Marg,
Sector 27,
Chandigarh - 160 019
Phone -657958
Fax 640944
Phone : +91- (172) - 2784 980-81
Fax: + 91 - (172) - 2547095
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Website- www.nifd.net
Courses-
a)3 years, B.Sc in Interior designing.
b)2 years, Advance Diploma in interior Design
c)1 year Diploma in Interior design
d)12 months professional course
e)6 months vocational programme
Eligibility -10+2 or equivalent
Nirmala Niketan,
49,New Marine lines,
Mumbai-400020
(Tel. 2206 7345)
Rachna Sansad, School of Interior design
278,shankar Ghanekar Marg,
Prabhadevi,
Mumbai- 400 025
Courses-
a) A three-year part-time government diploma course (affiliated to the Maharashtra Board of Technical Education) conducted in the afternoon at the School of Interior Design
b) A four-year full-time BFA (Applied Art) degree course (affiliated to the University of Mumbai) conducted in the afternoon at College of the Applied Art and Craft.
School of Interior Design,
Arvindbhai Patel
Institute of Environmental Design
Vallabh Vidyanagar 388120
Gujarat - India.
Phone : 91 2692 37586 / 37301
Fax : 02692 37586
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Website- www.apiedindia.com
Courses- 3 years (6 semester) Under-graduate programme and a 2 years (4 semester) Post-graduate programme in Interior Design
School of Interior Design,
Centre for Environmental Planning Technology (CEPT),
Kasturbhai Lalbhai Campus,
University Rd, Navrangpura,
Ahmedabad - 380009
Phone: 91-79-630 6652, Fax: 91-79-630 2075
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Website- www.cept.ac.in
Institution details: School of Interior Design, Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT),is an autonomous institution offering its own diplomas for various academic programmes which are recognised by the Government of India.School of Interior Design is a specialised academics institute of CEPT
Course : 5 years (10 semester) full time professional education programme in interior design leading to the award of a diploma by CEPT.
Eligibility : Candidates passing XII Standard Higher Secondary Certificate Examination of Gujarat State in Science Stream (or its equivalent) in single sitting with Physics, Mathematics & English as compulsory subjects along with any of the following subjects: (a) Chemistry (b) Biology (c) Computer Science (d) Engineering Drawing (all at higher/ advance level) securing a minimum aggregate score of 50% for all subjects except 45% for SEBC & 40% for SC/ST/ candidates.
St. Francis Institute of Art and Design
Mt. Poinsur, Borvili (West), S.V.P Rd
Mumbai
Maharashtra
Phone: 022-28936302
E-mail : Contact us
Web: www.sfartinstitute.com
Courses
1. Master Diploma in Interior Design 3 yrs full time
2. Diploma in Interior Design 3 yrs. part time.
3. Diploma in Commercial Art 3 yrs. full time
School of Interior Design
6/3, 1st Main Road, Vasanthnagar,
Bangalore - 560052, Karnataka, India
SNDT Women's University,
Nathibai Thackersey Road,
New Marine Lines,
Mumbai 400 020
Phone: 2085439; 2072792
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Website: www.sndt.edu
Sophiya College
B.K somani Polytechnic,
Bhalubhai desai Road,
Mumbai 400026
South Delhi Polytechnic for women
Lajpat Nagar-1V,
New Delhi-110024
Phone ( Office ) : 26294833, 26294836, 26482298 ( Hostel ) : 26464917
Fax No. : 011-26474425
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Website: www.polytechnic-sdpw.com
Courses - Interior Designing course which can be under taken as a
One-year, Two-year, Three-year or Four-year full time programme.
6) Security Analyst
Introduction
The economic growth and liberalization in India has had a positive effect on the capital markets as well. As the stock markets boom, more and more people tend to invest in the capital markets. The investors may take their own decisions regarding which securities to buy or hold or sell, or they may consult their stockbrokers for advice. The stockbroker utilizes the expertise of the research department of his firm to provide this kind of information and the people involved in such research are called securities analysts or market analysts. The job of a securities analyst is to research and evaluate companies, find out their profitability, look for indications of growth and expansion, project the company's future earnings and on the basis of their observations, make recommendations to clients on which securities to buy or sell.
The field of securities research is a discipline within the financial services industry and securities analysts are also known as research analysts, securities analysts, market analysts, financial analysts or simply as analysts. The job prospects of securities analysts are tied to the stock market with the bull market leading to an increase in hiring people and bear markets causing layoffs. Analysts find employment in brokerage firms, securities firms, mutual and pension funds, investment banks, merchant banks etc. They can also start their own consultancies.
Securities analysts may be employed as Sell Side Analysts- such analysts work for broker-dealers and indirectly for broker dealer trading customers, or as Buy Side Analysts- who work for institutional investors such as hedge funds, mutual funds, pension funds, proprietary trading operation of banks and brokers, endowments and insurance companies. Some also work as independent analysts, i.e they sell research to buy side or sell side firms and they themselves do not engage in securities transactions.
Some of the major players in trading and stock broking in India include companies like Kotak Securities Ltd, Angel Broking, Karvy Stockbroking, Anand Rathi, Geojit Financial Services Ltd, JRG Securities Ltd. etc. The big international players in this field are Bloomberg, Thomson-Reuters and financial news organization Dow Jones Newswires. These companies employ analysts in their research departments. In India, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is the authorized body which regulates the operations of stock exchanges, banks and other financial institutions. Similarly, other countries have their regulating body and licensing authorities which regulate the operations of capital markets and finance professionals in the respective countries.
An ideal candidate for the job of securities analyst should have a strong sense of purpose. They should be able to handle heavy work load, prioritize and complete work under strict deadlines, work as part of a team and be able to keep abreast of new technologies and developments in this field. With a lot of scope for growth and specialization the job offers new challenges everyday and is quite prestigious and well paying too.
Eligibility : The eligibility for entering this field is an MBA. The field is also open to candidates with a bachelor's / masters degree and experience in the financial services industry or statistical research. Trainee positions are available to candidates with bachelor's degree in business administration, finance or economics Or those with post graduate degree in commerce. Although there is no mandated training programme for analysts, it is often required that analysts earn an MBA if they do not possess one.
Knowledge of subjects like engineering, biotechnology, pharmacy etc in addition to subjects like accountancy, economics and statistics gives analysts an upper edge in their field as this gives them a better understanding of those fields and can help them in making investment decisions in those sectors.
Analysts should have computer, analytical, mathematical and problem solving skills. The job of an analysts is such that they are required to explain their findings and recommendations to others and thus, should have excellent presentation skills, self-confidence, maturity as well as the ability to work alone. An analyst should also posses skills like strong attention to detail, a drive for research, an understanding of tax laws, money markets and economy in general. In addition to this, people skills and salesmanship are also important.
To be successful in this field, the candidates should have a feel for the market swings, they should have knowledge about stocks and shares, and logical and analytical ability. Candidates need to be tactful when dealing with clients and should be patient and should possess keen business expertise. There is tremendous work pressure as large volumes of money are involved and the profession carries a high risk profile as professional growth depends on the fortunes of the share market, over which an individual has no control.
The University of Pune in collaboration with the Mumbai Stock Exchange is conducting training programmes in capital market studies..
Job Prospectus and Career Options : securities analysts job involves a lot of reading, research, meeting people, writing etc. The analyst has to study company history, and about its products and services. He or she may do so by referring books and trade publications, financial reports, by studying the public records of the company, or by participating in public conference calls or using reference services like Standard and Poor's Outlook etc. Based on this preliminary research, the analyst may shortlist companies in a particular industry he or she is dealing with and then proceed to study the same thoroughly. Analysts usually study an entire industry, observing and assessing the current trends in business practices and industry competition. They must keep abreast of new regulations and policies that may affect the industry as well as monitor the changes taking place in the economy, as such happenings affect the earnings of the companies.
Once the analyst has short listed companies which promise to be good investment opportunities, the next step is meeting the top management of the concerned companies and gathering detailed information about them. After having collected detailed information about companies the analyst has to prepare a report on the company.
Analysts may use spreadsheet and statistical software packages to analyze financial data, spot trends and develop forecasts, write reports and make presentations. A major and important part of an analyst's job is writing reports. The report should be lucid, concise and persuasive. The report consists of a description of the business and the company's investment potential and it may also project future earnings. The analyst may summarize the report with ratings such as "buy", "sell", "over perform", "hold" etc. Once the report is ready the analyst has to use his/ her marketing skills to sell his/ her services to traders, brokers and investors by making recommendations about investing opportunities and convincing them to buy or sell the concerned stocks and securities.
Success in this field depends on performance or reputation. If an analyst's judgment is consistently correct which means they are profitable, his/her performance record as well as reputation gets a boost. The more outstanding performance record an analyst has, the more successful he/or she can be and success in this field translates to good pay packets and compensation too.
An analysts work is very time consuming in that analysts are required to put in long work hours. They need to travel a lot- visiting companies, attending conferences, conventions and tradeshows. Their work requires constant attention and is quite demanding and absorbing. They need to take quick decisions as the stock market may fluctuate and thus need to keep cool in situations where the markets may turn bearish.
Analysts can work their way up to become senior financial analysts or associates after 3 or 4 years of work at some firm. They can progress to become investment bankers, investment advisors or financial consultants. Some may even become portfolio analysts and further become portfolio managers. Portfolio managers however require licensing from SEBI.
Remuneration : MBA's and post graduates with professional qualifications can earn Rs.12000 and above at the entry level. Many employers may give
bonuses which can be equal to or double the beginning analyst's salary. This is actually the performance based commission given in addition to the salary. The earnings of top professionals can go up to lacs and crores
Institutes : Some of the prominent institutions offering courses in securities and capital markets are:
Institute of Company Secretaries of India, New Delhi
Indian Institute of Capital Markets, Mumbai
The Institute of Capital Market Development, New Delhi
BSE Training Institute, Mumbai
Institute of Financial and Investment Planning, Mumbai
Institute Name : Institute of Company Secretaries of India, New Delhi
Address : ICSI-NIRC Building Plot No.4, Prasad Nagar Institutional Area, Near Rajendra Place, New Delhi-110005
Phone : (011) 41504444, 24617321-24-, 24644431-32
Website : www.icsi.edu
Courses : Post-graduate membership course in capital market and financial services.
Indian Institute of Capital Markets
Address : UTI House,Plot no. 82, Sector 17,Vashi,
Navi Mumbai – 400 705
Phone : 022) 27883013, 27883000
E-mail : Contact Now
Website : www.utiicm.com
Courses : Conducts one-year full-time Securities Markets Programme (SMP) to prepare a cadre of professionals primarily for careers in the securities markets.
Eligibility : A Master’s Degree of two years duration from a recognised Indian university OR A Bachelor’s Degree of three years duration from a recognised Indian university with minimum of two years post qualification relevant experience
The Institute of Capital Market Development, New Delhi
Address : 1965 Arya Samaj Road, Karol Bagh, New Delhi
Courses : PG Diploma in Fundamentals of Capital Market Development
Eligibility : Graduation
Bombay Stock Exchange Training Institute, Mumbai
Address : 18th & 19th Floor, BSE, Bombay Stock
Exchange Limited, P.J.Towers, Dalal Street, Mumbai – 400 001
Phone : (022)-22721126, 22721127,22721233 , 22721234
E-mail : Contact Now
Website : www.bseindia.com
Courses : Certificate courses are run periodically
throughout the year.
Institute of Financial and Investment Planning
Address : B/303, Ventex Vikas, Andheri East, Mumbai.
Courses : It offers a one-year correspondence cum-lecture course leading to a diploma in financial and investment planning
7) Event management
Event management, the most profound form of advertising and marketing, is a glamorous and thrilling profession. It provides an opportunity for unleashing one's creative potential to a very high degree. It demands a lot of hark work and effort but at the same time offers enormous scope.
Event management is a process of organizing a professional and focused event, for a particular target audience. It involves visualising concepts, planning, budgeting, organizing and executing events such as fashion shows, musical concerts, corporate seminars, exhibitions, wedding celebrations, theme parties, product launching etc. It is a good career option which does not require much investment and offers a lot of independence and flexibility. No formal degree or qualification is required, but the person should have a genuine passion for conducting events, have very good organising ability and be flexible to work for long hours.
Eligibility : Event Management is an activity which constitutes visualization, creativity, meticulous planning and venue management. To become an efficient event manager, there is no need for a certified qualification. Graduates with excellent public relation and networking skills can enter this field.
Some institutes are offering specialized diplomas and advanced diplomas in Event Management with the aim to churn out suitable candidates.
How ever to become an event manager in a reputed firm or company, one must have an MBA degree along with good public relations. Having a degree in public relations along with your Masters in marketing is an added advantage, as a PR graduate comes out with top-level media communications skills.
Personal Skills - An event manager should have good communication skills, be confident of accepting challenges and an ability to understand and react properly to a given situation. They must have creativity and organizational skills. Team spirit and leadership skills are the other prerequisites. They have to look into every minute details of the event.
Job Prospectus and Career Options : This is a profession which demands high perfection, hard work and a lot of patience. With the event management industry poised to grow by leaps and bounds, trained candidates have excellent job opportunities. The success of an event manager or event management team depends upon its capacity to procreate themes that have never been thought of before.
An able person can work as a manager in an event management company or as a consultant in corporations or can work independently. The execution of the event is a process of projecting a small idea in a whole new way. It is the duty of the event manager to develop, manage and turn the idea into a success. For this, one needs to have an in-depth understanding of the product or brand for which the event is being organized. A manager / consultant in corporations has to make sure that the company maintains a high profile by writing and publishing media releases regularly, inviting special guests for events etc.
Work of an event manager involves conceptualising an occasion keeping in mind the requirements as well as objectives of the client, planning the event, coordinating with different agencies to organise the event, seeking permission from various government authorities, visualising the stage design, arranging performers and media promoters for the event etc. They have to look into each and every minute detail, set goals and meet deadlines to make the event a spectacle.
Immense work pressure, long hours of work quite often outside regular business hours, are all part and parcel of achieving a rewarding outcome in this field.
Remuneration : Remuneration in this field varies according to the type of the event managed. It is a field with great options. The sky is the limit for a successful event manager.
After a course in event management, fresher's can earn Rs 500-1000 per day. The starting salary for professionals can be anywhere between Rs. 8,000 and Rs. 10,000. Once they establish themselves and have enough experience in the field, event managers could command fees from Rs.50,000 to Rs.1 lakh or above per event depending on their client.
Institutes : There are various institutions across the country offer courses in Event Management.
Course Name:
Certificate Course in Event Management
Diploma in Event Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Event Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Event Management & Public Relations
Amity Institute of Event Management, New Delhi, (Delhi)
Ritnand Balved Education Foundation (RBEF), AKC House :E-27-Defence Colony, New Delhi - 110024
The International Center for Event Marketing & Management (ICEM), New Delhi, (Delhi)
6/14,II Floor, Sarvapriya Vihar, New Delhi-110 016
National Academy Of Event Management & Development (NAEMD), Mumbai, (Maharashtra)
Ground Floor, Nandanvan Bldg., Corner of Vallabh Bhai Road and Ansari Road, Vile Parle (West), Mumbai - 400 056
College Of Event & Management (COEM), Pune, (Maharashtra)
Lane No 11, Prabhat Road , Opp : Suvarnarekha, Erandwane, Pune -04
Event Management Development Institute (EMDI), Mumbai, (Maharashtra)
I.E.S. Management College, 4th Floor, 791, S.K.Marg, Opp. Lilavati Hospital, Bandra (W), Mumbai - 400 050
International Institute of Event Management (IEM), Mumbai, (Maharashtra)
SNDT Women's University, Juhu Campus, Juhu Tara Road, Santacruz (W), Mumbai - 400 049
National Institute for Media Studies, Ahmedabad, (Gujarat)
National Institute for Media Studies, Upper Level, Panchdhara Complex, Next to GNFC Towers, S G Highway, Ahmedabad - 380 054
8)Merchant Navy
The Merchant Navy is a non-combatant commercial fleet, which deals with transporting cargo and occasionally, passengers, by sea. Its fleet is therefore composed of passenger vessels, cargo liners, tankers, carriers, as well as other special types of vehicles. A career in this field is full of adventure and long voyages to exotic places. Above all this, the excellent pay and promising promotional opportunities make the career lucrative and exciting in spite of all the hard work life and long absence from family and home.
The main positions open in the merchant navy are for navigating officers, radio officers and marine engineers. They are usually employed by shipping companies on a contractual basis, which is generally of six to nine months' duration. Earlier a career in this field was considered purely for men. Women were not generally known to take up jobs in merchant navy but the past few years have seen a positive change with many women taking up jobs as ship doctors and radio officers.
In Merchant Navy, major tasks performed are in three basic areas of a ship. The Deck, the Engine and the Saloon Department. There are thus, many career options that are available for any youngster who has dreams to join the merchant navy. The deck officers include the captain, chief officer, second officer, third officer and other junior officers. The engine department consists of the chief engineer, second engineer, third engineer, fourth engineer, electrical officer and junior engineers. The service department manages the kitchen, laundry and other services. Jobs are available with shipping companies in India and other countries.
Prominent institutes conducting courses in this field are TS Chanakya, Mumbai and Marine Engineering Research Institute (MERI), in Kolkata and Mumbai.
Eligibility: The minimum eligibility for courses in Nautical science and Marine engineering is 10+2 or an equivalent examination with physics, chemistry and mathematics.
Job Prospects and Career Options: Merchant Navy is the backbone of international trade, carrying cargo across the globe. Without the merchant navy, much of the import-export business would grind to a halt. Therefore trained personnel is required for various departments of the ship and this widens the scope for employment in this field.
They are offered jobs in the following major areas :
By various shipping companies in the government and private sector.
Foreign shipping companies also offer good job prospects.
Career options
Deck Department
The Deck Officers: Deck officer or navigation officer as the name suggests is in charge of the navigation of the ship. That particular department is called Deck department. The captain or the master of the ship is in charge of the ship. He is not only responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel but also for the discipline on the ship and safety of passengers, crew and the cargo. He must ensure the observance of national and international codes of conduct guiding sea transportation. The captain of the ship is further assisted by first mate, second mate and third mates. The First Mate / Chief officer is the right-hand man to the Captain; the second in-command. He overseers all the cargo planning, assists during navigation, allocates duties and work for the maintenance and upkeep of the ship to the Deck Cadets and deck crew, ensures that discipline and order are maintained. The Second Mate / Second officer, assistant to the First Mate is in-charge of checking all mails and keeping the navigational equipment and charts in good condition and also assists in navigational watches at sea and cargo watches at port. The Third Mate / Third officer is responsible for keeping safety equipments -the lifeboats, firefighting and signaling equipment in top condition; acts in the capacity of signal officer and assists with cargo work.
The deck department also has other staff with specific duties called 'ratings'. They act as look outs and helmsmen, assist with the securing of the ship as it docks at ports and help clean tanks and holds before the cargo is placed in them.
Engine Department
Marine Engineers: Marine Engineers have the complete responsibility of the ship's technical management. The main personnel in this department is the chief engineer who ensures safe and economic running of all engines, boilers, electrical, refrigerating and sanitary equipment, deck machinery and steam connections aboard the ship. He supervises the work of the engine-room crew and is assisted in his duties by the Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Engineers and other junior personnel.
Second engineer looks after the day to day work in the engine room. Third engineer is in charge of the main engine, spare parts for the main engine, all purifiers, boilers, compressors etc. Fourth engineer is in charge of the numerous generators onboard ship as well as certain small pumps.
Besides the officers of the navigation and engineering teams most ships have a Radio Officer and an Electrical officer. The Radio Officer is in charge of the radio room and handles the operation of the wireless and transmitting of signals. Electrical Officer is responsible for the functioning and handling of all electrical equipment onboard the vessel. There is another one named seaconny, who ensures that the ship is on course and that the gangway at port is well-guarded.
Service Department
The work undertaken here revolves around the living and catering services for all the crew on board. A chief steward heads a large team of stewards, bakers, messmen etc. Apart from this, the department also has other services such as the services of Divers for underwater examination of the heel of the ship, propellers, pipes etc. Light Keepers, who operate light house signaling equipment to guide incoming and passing ships, and Nautical surveyors, who prepare charts of particular regions of the seas, with regard to topography and conditions of the sea.
Promotion in merchant Navy: Ministry of Surface Transport, Government of India, takes care of the training needs and conducts competency exam through the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS). Click here for more information
Remuneration : The starting salary varies between Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000 a month. A person gets a variety of benefits such as free food, accommodation,
paid leave, two-way free passage and facilities for families. In other words, the salary can be saved totally while one is on ship. The perquisites include bonus, holiday travel and other annual benefits. Foreign companies pay higher, and a starting salary of $ 1,500 to $ 2,500 can be expected.
Institutes: Marine Engineering Research Institute, P-19, Taratolla Rd, Kolkata-700088, (West Bengal)
Directorate General of Shipping, Jahaj Bhavan, Ballard Estate, Walchand Hirachand Marg, Mumbai 400001, (Maharashtra)
Lal Bahadur Shastri College of Advanced Maritime Studies & Research, Hay bunder, Seweri, Mumbai - 400033, (Maharashtra)
Maharashtra Academy of Naval Education and Training(MANET),Gat No. 140, Loni Kalbhor, Rajbaug, Pune-Solapur Highway, Pune-412 201, (Maharashtra)
Marine Engineering & Research Institute, Hay Bunder Road, Mumbai – 400 033, (Maharashtra)
PVPP's (Padmabhushan Vasantdada Patil Pratishthan's) College Of Engineering, Eastern express highway, Near Everad Nagar, Chunabhatti, Chembur, Mumbai-400022, (Maharashtra)
T.S. Chanakya, Karaus, New Mumbai 400706, (Maharashtra)
Tolani Maritime Institute, Talegaon - Chakan Road, Induri, Talegaon, Pune - 410 507, (Maharashtra
Bangalore Institute of Aeronautical Engineering and Information Technology, # 5, SRS Complex, NGEF Layout, 80 Feet Road, Nagarabavi, Bangalore - 560 072, (Karnataka)
9) Radio Jockey
Though the popularity of radio had suffered badly with the arrival of Television and Internet, the opening of the FM radio to private channels has infused a new life to radio. Radio Jockeying is an exciting, promising and challenging career for those who have a passion for music. It is the only profession in which one may be recognized by their voice.
Radio Jockeys are those who anchor music programmes on radio. The task of a RJ is to entertain the listeners by playing music or conveying messages in a most attractive and sophisticated way. They play requests from listeners, interview guests, manage contests and also provide information on the music, weather and traffic. This is a profession which requires a lot of hard work and presence of mind. It is the performance of these Radio Jockeys that makes or mars the radio station. Mostly youngsters are preferred in this field as they have new ideas, concepts and are bubbling with enthusiasm.
Every successful Radio Jockey has their own style of communicating. To make an imprint in the listeners heart, apart from a good voice, the Radio Jockey should be warm, friendly, spontaneous, dynamic and must possess good communication skills. One who is interested in this field must keep on observing how the RJ's handle the calls, interact with the listeners, how they answer tricky and awkward questions and comments from the listeners etc. Prospective candidates must listen to a lot of radio, try and come up with innovative ideas and pack their voice with energy.
Eligibility : Radio Jockeying is a talent based field. Even though no formal educational qualification is required, a degree or at least plus two is generally a pre requisite.
The most essential factor for a Radio Jockey is a good voice with the ability to modulate as per the occasion. Apart from that, an RJ should have a clear diction, accurate pronunciation, flare and fluency in the language. They should be able to control the pitches of their voice and learn to use them to the best effect. Another distinguishing characteristic to become a successful radio jockey is the speed of response, good sense of humour, individuality, creativity of mind, spontaneity and an intensive knowledge of music. Successful RJs have the ability to twist and turn their speech according to the situation.
Staying updated is very important for a radio jockey. An RJ needs to keep track of the happenings in and around the city. People will enjoy listening to an RJ, if they can sound different on the show. So qualities like mimicry, local dialects and comedy or humor items will help the RJ to carry on their shows.
Personal Skills - Radio Jockeys should be diplomatic in character as they have to interact with people of different nature. They must maintain a down-to-earth and approachable attitude so that listeners can comfortably make calls and speak their hearts out.
Job Prospects and Career Options : The job of a Radio Jockey is of diversifying nature depending on the subject matter of the programme. Click here for more Information
Remuneration : Jockeys are in much demand with the opening of the air waves to the private sector. The beginners in the initial stage can earn between Rs. 7,000 to Rs. 15,000 per month. For sponsored programs, software producing companies may pay between Rs 1400 to Rs 2500 per show.
After a few years of experience, the earnings can be raised double and depending on the popularity of their shows, RJ's can earn between Rs 15,000 up to Rs 85,000 per month. If you are recognised, then you will have all the right to demand your own price.
As a radio jockey, besides getting contractual good money you earn by doing Ad commercials. You can earn more by doing voice-overs for television and radio advertisements. RJ's can earn Rs 2,000-3,000 per hour by doing shows for the Indian diaspora on foreign radio. Another well-paid and upcoming option is radio broadcasting on the Net, which could earn you between Rs 40,000 to 50,000 per month
Institutes : No formal training is required in Radio Jockeying since it is a talented based field. To develop confidence and flare in this field, one needs to have exposure. RJ hunts or talent search are often conducted by FM channels to bring out original unique talent.
There are a number of universities and institutes that offer courses in communication and broadcasting and a couple of institutes offering training on how to handle auditions and conduct short term workshops that focus on pronunciation, reading styles, music appreciation and creative thinking. But in the field of Radio Jockeying, only few institutes offer specialised courses and most of them have been started by well known anchors. Some of these institutes are..
EMDI Encompass Institute of Radio Management
Address : IES Management College Campus, 4th Floor, Opp. Lilavati Hospital, Bandra Reclamation, Mumbai 400 050
Phone : 022- 26550808 / 26427171/ 26401863
E-mail : Contact Now
Website : www.teachradio.com
Courses : Diploma in Radio Programming and Management ( DRPM )
Eligibility : 10+2
Duration : 6 month, part time course
Selection Criteria : screening based on an entrance test and an interview.
Diploma in Radio Jockeying ( DRJ )
Eligibility : 10+2
Duration : 6 month
Selection Criteria : screening based on a voice test and interview
Post Graduate Diploma in Management ( PGDRM )
Duration : 8 Months course for graduates
Selection Criteria : screening based on an Entrance Test and an Interview
Certificate in Radio Jockeying ( CRJ )
Duration : Three month part time course for undergraduates and graduates
Selection Criteria : screening based on an Interview
Institute Name : Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai
Address : St. Xavier's College, Mumbai 400 001
Phone : (022) 2262 1366, 2262 1639
Fax : (022) 2265 8546
E-mail : Contact Now
Website : www.xaviercomm.org
Courses : Certificate Course in Radio Jockey & Presentation Skills Workshop
Open to All
Selection: Through Interviews
Certificate Course in Announcing, Broadcasting, Compering and Dubbing (ABCD)
Open to All
Selection: Through Interviews
Academy of Radio Management, Delhi
Courses : 1 year's diploma as well as a 3 months diploma course on radio jockeying, music management, sales, marketing and production
10) Technical writing
Technical writing or Technical communication is all about communicating an idea to particular readers in an easily understandable way. The field is gaining more importance in this current period of fast technological advancement. Companies need the help of a Technical writer or Technical communication professional, in order to translate or explain the technical usage of their products in simple language so that even a common man who could not understand the technical words and language could figure out the advantages or the operation of their products or services. In short, Technical writers specialise in writing technology for non-technical persons.
A technical writer writes reports that any technically oriented professional / expert/specialist do as part of their regular job. They write ‘how to use’ manuals, project reports, online help files, instruction and installation guides, make graphical presentations and brochures for products of various industries like IT, consumer products, medical , journals etc. A technical writer, who works with an engineer writes engineering and designing information for common people. Usually he or she has to help an user to understand a product and how to use it. For that, one should know the product and understand its technology well although he or she is not an expert in that. A technical writer develops an expertise in a particular technical area for which one is working for, and whatever he writes or says about the field, is termed as technical communication.
A technical writer should have an interest in science and technology. And he should also have researching skill as he has to collect information through books, internet and some times he needs to interview people who are the technological experts in the field. The technical writer should also possess good command over English and should know how to present a matter in an easily understandable manner. A technical writer can find work in various firms such as advertising agencies, IT companies, Newspapers and magazines etc
If you have good command over English language and confidence that you can understand the technology and simplify the technical language to a user friendly one, then you can choose technical writing as your career. TWIN (Technical Writers of India) and Society for Technical Communication (STC), India are two online services that help Indian technical writers.
Eligibility : There is no formal education in the field of technical communication. Degree (preferably post graduation) or diploma holders preferably in Journalism and mass communication, English literature, science or IT with good language skills can become a technical writer. Having computer literacy and knowledge of software applications will help candidates in this profession, especially in the IT sector. There are very few Indian universities/ institutes that offer certificate courses in technical writing as a mainstream. University-level courses in Technical Communication is offered by the Dept. of Mass Communication, Calicut University in Kerala as an optional paper in their Master of Communication and Journalism (MCJ) course and a short-term program is offered by Stella Maris College, Chennai.
But there are several foreign institutions which offer degree programs, certifications, and theory in the field. Besides these, many online courses are there which help one to become a technical writer.
Technical-writing courses are writing-intensive. A course in Technical Writing teaches candidates the clear, concise and understandable way of writing, editing and proof reading a technical subject matter which is appropriate for a specific audience. It helps in developing skills needed to produce a technical report, using special format items like headings, lists, simple techniques for putting graphics into reports and special notices wherever needed. And such courses also help one to understand writing software tools like Microsoft word, PageMaker, Frame Maker, Rob help and Front page etc. But most technical writers learn on the job.
Personal skills
This is an interesting career for a creative writer, who can comprehend and communicate highly technical subjects in a way that even a non-specialist could understand. A very good skill in writing and speaking English language is a must for becoming a technical writer. He or she should have good research and communication skill because they have to gather information about the product using many medias like Internet, books etc. Some time they may have to interview people who are experts in the field to make a good write-up. Design skill, especially for multimedia presentations, is also a plus for this profession. Writers who think differently and have innovative ideas of presentation can excel in the job. A technical writer should familiar with the specified subject area apart from technically skilled or trained.
Job Prospectus and Career Options : Though there are no formal institutions in India to teach technical writing as a mainstream course, the job opportunities are rising in India. Today with the increase in outsourcing the field has seen an explosive rise in the global market as well. One who wish to take technical writing as a career could find jobs at various firms such as advertising agencies, soft ware developing companies, and even in Newspapers and magazines. The highest demand for technical writers is generated by the IT industry. If one does not want to work under an organization, he/ she can work as a freelance writer. Freelancers can take up work on a contract basis with companies for a period of time and will be paid for the work he does. As far as freelance writing has concerned freelancer should meet the dead line that the company puts forward and for that he needs a personal computer with internet connectivity that will help him in researching the materials and also help him to communicate with his payer.
Companies need Technical writers for translating and making the technical language to simple language thus helping customers or potential customers understand the advantages or the operation of their new products or services, while newspapers and magazines ask for articles for specified areas like science and technology. The areas of applications of the field involve writing Technical Reports of not only technical specification of products but also include reports on organizational policies and procedures presenting rules and regulations that an organization and its members are expected to perform; evaluation and feasibility reports; primary research reports which presents findings and interpretation from laboratory or field research; Technical background report suited to a specific group of readers who has specific needs and uses for the information; Progress Report to inform a supervisor, associate, or customer about progress made on a particular project over a period of time; Business plans, a document used to start a new business or get funding for a business; User guide's containing instructions on installing, using, or troubleshooting a hardware or software product etc.
Indian companies like TCS, Infosys Technologies Ltd, Sun Microsystems, InfoTech etc often call technical writers for their companies. Apart from that, online job sites also help to find jobs in this field.
If one does not want to continue in this field he can diversify attention to advertising and journalism.
Remuneration : An experienced writer/ editor may get up to Rs.15000 to 25000. A freelance writer gets paid as per the contract.
Institutes : Some of the institutes in India like Documentation Research and Training Center (DRTC) Bangalore, offers technical writing as supporting course...
No institute in India offers technical writing course as mainstream. Some of the institutes in India like Documentation Research and Training Center (DRTC) Bangalore, offers technical writing as supporting course.
Documentation Research and Training Center (DRTC), Bangalore
Department of English, Stella Maris College, Chennai
University of Calicut, Kerala
Technopoint, Bangalore
Colorado State University, Fort Collins
Institute Name : Documentation Research and Training Center (DRTC) Bangalore
Address : Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile Mysore Road, RVCE Post,
Bangalore 560 059
Phone : +91 (80) 848 3002-6
Fax : +91 (80) 848 4265
E-mail : Contact
Website : www.drtc.isibang.ac.in
Courses : Associateship in Documentation and Information Science (ADIS)
Eligibility : A post graduate Bachelors Degree in Library and Information Science OR A second class Masters degree in a subject and at least two year library/documentation information handling experience OR A four year plus degree, such as B.E or M.B.B.S and at least two year library/documentation handling experience.
Technical report writing is a supporting course and a paper for the students.
Institute Name : Department of English, Stella Maris College
Address : Stella Maris College, 17, Cathedral Road, Chennai - 600 086, India
Phone : +91-44-2811 1987/2811 1951
E-mail : Contact
Website : www.stellamariscollege.org
Courses : Inter-disciplinary Electives common to all PG students
Eligibility : Every PG student is expected to take a minimum of two courses of 3 credits each or according to the requirement of their department.
There are thirteen electives including technical writing.
The English department of Stella Maris College in Chennai is offering Technical writing as an Inter-disciplinary Electives that is common to all PG students.
Institute Name : University of Calicut
Address : university of calicut, calicut university p.o., kerala, india. pin 673 635.
Phone : +91 494 2401144 - 48, 50-52 , 2401665 - 72
Fax
: +91 494-2400269
Website
: www.universityofcalicut.info
Courses : Mass communication and Journalism
The University of Calicut also offers an optional paper in Technical writing in their Mass Communication Course.
Institute Name : TechnoPoint, Bangalore
Address : #1657, 1st Floor, 10th Main, Jeevanbhima nagar Main Road, HAL IIIrd Stage
Bangalore-75
Phone : 080-25288086, 98453-16974
Many foreign universities offer technical writing undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Technical writing.
Institute Name : Colorado State University
Address : Journalism & Technical Communication,Center for Research on Writing & Communication Technologies
C-225 Clark Bldg.
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1785
Phone : 970-491-5674
E-mail : Contact
Fax : 970-491-2908
Website : www.colostate.edu/Depts/TJ/ms/mstc.html
Courses : MS In Technical Communication
11) ICWA
The Cost and Management Accountants facilitate strategic management decision in respect of economic activities of an organization by their sheer expertise. Study of Cost & Management Accountancy provides in depth knowledge and perspective to manage business under given circumstances. This is a field which provides satisfaction in terms of position as well as remuneration for successful candidates.
The Institute of Cost and Works Accountants Of India, the only professional body specialized in the field of Cost and Management Accountancy in India aims at imparting coaching and training in the subject of Cost & Management Accountancy. It was established by an Act of Parliament in the year 1959, though the same was in existence as a company since 1944. The Institute has four Regional councils in the Metro cities.
Course : The course is divided into Intermediate and Final with eight papers each. Both has two Stages with 4 papers each. According to the revised syllabus, along with the 8 papers in the Intermediate, two group discussions, two seminars and also computer Hours(50) has been included.
After one clears all the eight papers in the Intermediate, one can go in for the final. In the final along with the 8 papers; Dissertation (5000 words), Computer (100 hours ), Modular training (15 days ),Audit / Industrial training (6 months) is included.
10+2 candidates has to complete the Foundation Course of the institute to join the Intermediate course.
Eligibility: Candidates with 10+2 qualification can join the Institute's Intermediate course after qualifying the Foundation Course examination of the Institute. Students awaiting result of 10+2 examination may be permitted to appear in the Foundation Course examination. Similarly students awaiting result of Graduation examination may also avail the facility of provisional registration. Direct Registration without appearing for the Foundation course is open to Graduates of any discipline.
Examination: Examinations held twice in a year during the month of June and December and are conducted at various centers of the country and also at three Overseas Centres – Dubai, Sultanate of Oman and Botswana for overseas students.
For further details incumbent may obtain a copy of the Prospectus of the Institute, which costs Rs. 100/- and is available from the Institute’s headquarters at 12, Sudder Street, Kolkata – 700 016, e-mail: Contact Us or from its four Regional Councils.
Job Prospects : ICWAI passed candidates can hold top management positions, Viz. Managing Director, Finance Director, Financial Controller, Accountant, Cost Controller, Finance Manager, Chief Internal Auditor etc. in public and private sector organisations. ICWAI passed candidates can hold top management positions, Viz. Managing Director, Finance Director, Financial Controller, Accountant, Cost Controller, Finance Manager, Chief Internal Auditor etc. in public and private sector organisations. Fellow members of the Institute would be treated at par with the persons holding Ph.D. degree as far as appointment in the posts of Professor, Associate Professor, Reader, Asstt. Professor and Lecturer in Professional / Management Institutes are concerned.
They can also find self employment in the following areas.
Mandatory Cost Audit under Section 233(B) of the Companies Act, 1956.
Certification under Export & Import Policy.
Excise Audit under Section 14A of the Central Excise Act and Special Audit of Modvat Credit availed of under Section 14AA of the Central Excise Act.
Certification of manufacturing account as per Customs Act.
Consultancy assignments
12) Nutrition & Dietetics
People opting for a career in Dietetics and Nutrition should study home science or dietetics and nutrition, food science/technology courses at the graduate and postgraduate levels.
Candidates desiring to seek admission to the course in Bachelor course in Nutrition & Dietetics are required to have a pass in the Higher Secondary Examination or Plus two in science subjects covering physics, chemistry, home science and biology. Besides a B.Sc in Nutrition & Dietetics, other preferable fields of graduation are Home Science, food science and technology, Medicine, Hotel management or Catering Technology.
The three-year B.Sc. Home science courses covers subjects including food and nutrition. Several universities or colleges offer B.Sc. and M.Sc. Courses in Home science. Four year Food technology courses after Plus two in the science stream are also available in a few colleges and institutions.
In the post graduation level, Dietetics and nutrition course can be either 2 year Masters programs or 1 year Post Graduate Diploma (Diploma in Dietetics and Public Health Nutrition (DDPHN).Those with Bachelors degree in food science, home science, hotel management & catering technology, microbiology, biochemistry and medicine are eligible for Post Graduate level Degrees or Diplomas. In a 2 year M.Sc. Home Science course, one can specialise in food science and nutrition.M.Sc. home science course includes biochemistry, physiology, biostatistics, research methods, investigation into nutrition, human nutritional requirements, food microbiology and principles of food science in the first year, human nutrition and dietetics, institutional management and food science are included in the final year.
The one year DDPHN course has a compulsory three-month internship, working in a hospital under a qualified dietician. Subjects of study covered during the DDPHN training include biochemistry, nutrition, applied physiology, food, microbiology, administration, therapeutic nutrition, and public health nutrition. After doing Post graduation programme, one can also go in for PhD and do Research in Food and Nutrition.
The National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad www.icmr.nic.in/000229/nin.htm is a premier institute under Indian Council of Medical Research, www.icmr.nic.in an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health and Family welfare, Government of India, that offers regular nutrition training courses every year .
Those who take a doctorate degree in the area can aim at a better career in the research /academic fields. The Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad www.jntu.ac.in offers research facilities for Ph.D. in food technology. Postgraduates in chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry, home science, agriculture, horticulture, food technology, food science and nutrition, veterinary science, M.Tech in chemical/ diary/agri/ food technology are eligible for admission.
Personal qualities - A good dietitian or nutritionist should have an interest in food and food preparation. Good communication skills to communicate with people individually and in groups and good writing skills for producing reports, leaflets etc are essential. One should have patience and genuine concern for fellow beings. They should also have planning and administrative skills and organizational ability. Dietitians need to be fit and healthy and able to work as a team member.
CAREER OPTION
13) Floriculture
Floriculture or flower farming as it is popularly called is a discipline of Horticulture, and is the study of growing and marketing flowers and foliage plants. Floriculture includes cultivation of flowering and ornamental plants for sales or for use as raw materials in cosmetic and perfume industry and the pharmaceutical sector. The persons associated with this field are called floriculturists.
Officially Floriculture began in the late 1800's in England where flowers were grown in large estates, and now has spread to most other countries as well. The floral industry today has grown to much larger proportions and offers a wide scope for growth and profits. The countries involved in the import of flowers are Netherlands, Germany, France, Italy and Japan while those involved in export are Columbia, Israel, Spain and Kenya.
In India, Floriculture industry comprises flower trade, production of nursery plants and potted plants, seed and bulb production, micro propagation and extraction of essential oils. Though the annual domestic demand for the flowers is growing at a rate of over 25% and international demand at around Rs 90,000 crore India's share in international market of flowers is negligible. India has a blooming future as far as floriculture is concerned. Enormous genetic diversity, varied agro climatic conditions, versatile human resources etc offer India a unique scope for judicious employment of existing resources and exploration of avenues yet untouched.
Karnataka is the leader in floriculture, accounting for 75% of India's total flower production. The state has the highest area under modern cut flowers, and 40 flower growing and exporting units. The expert committee set up by Govt. of India for promotion of export oriented floriculture units has identified Bangalore, Pune, New Delhi and Hyderabad as the major areas suitable for such activity especially for cut flowers. APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) is the registering authority for such units.
The employment opportunities in this field are as varied as the nature of work itself. One can join the field of floriculture as farm/estate managers, plantation experts and supervisors, project coordinators etc. Research and teaching are some other avenues of employment in the field. Marketing of Floriculture products for different ventures is emerging as a potential segment of this field. Besides one can work as consultant, landscape architect etc with proper training. One can also work as entrepreneur and offer employment to others. In addition to these careers which involve research and actual growing of crops, floriculture also provides service career opportunities which include such jobs as floral designers, groundskeepers, landscape designers, architects and horticultural therapists. Such jobs require practitioners to deal directly with clients.
Professional qualification combined with an inclination towards gardening and such other activities produces efficient floriculturists and landscaping professionals. The skills and knowledge required are imparted under the professional courses of floriculture and landscaping.
Eligibility :
Floriculture is not available as a subject at the undergraduate/degree level. Those who wish to join the floriculture stream should enroll for an undergraduate course in Agriculture (i.e a BSc Agriculture degree) after which they can opt for an MSc in Horticulture at the post graduate level. An MSc in Horticulture offers specialisations in floriculture, pomology (cultivation of fruits), and olericulture ( cultivation of vegetables).
Students graduating in these subjects find jobs with companies as supervisors, farm or estate managers, handling large-scale production of certain varieties of flowers. A combined knowledge of floriculture with management enables one to get managerial or marketing positions with organisations involved in the processing and marketing of flowers and flowering plants.
Those with PhD in floriculture, horticulture and related fields can get placed with reputed Research & Development cells of companies and corporate houses.
Course Areas :
Courses in floriculture are available as specialisations at the postgraduate and doctoral levels. Besides there are Certificate courses and diploma courses offered by some universities. Most colleges do not conduct a separate course for floriculture or horticulture at the under-graduate level, but treat it as part of the academic curriculum of agriculture. The basic eligibility criteria for a B.Sc. in Agriculture is 10+2 with sciences including Physics and Biology. For an M.Sc. in Horticulture, one must have a B.Sc. degree in Agriculture or a related subject. For Ph.D the basic eligibility criteria is a Master's degree in Horticulture/Agriculture or allied sciences and the other qualifications required may vary from one university to another for eg, some universities require that the candidate must be qualified in Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) conducted by UGC.
Duration : An undergraduate course in agriculture may take anything from 3-4 years for completion. An MSc course is usually a two year course. The duration of Diploma and Certificate courses varies according to the schedule of the Universities and Institutes offering such courses.
Selection : In most of the States, selection to the graduate course in Agriculture colleges is on the basis of an All India Entrance Examination in Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Maths of plus 2 level OR on the basis of the entrance examination conducted by the concerned universities. For admission to masters degree programme, an All India Entrance Examination is conducted by the Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR). Besides ICAR other universities like Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi also conduct entrance examinations for the vacancies in their respective institutes.
Personal Skills
People interested in floriculture as a career should be patient, analytical and observant. They must be detail oriented and accurate in their work. As in any horticultural career field, a love of nature is essential. Creativity and artistic flair along with physical stamina and manual dexterity will make candidates apt to work in this field. Good verbal communication skills are essential for interacting with both suppliers and customers. Computer skills are helpful for placing supply orders, maintaining inventory records, and doing book keeping for those intending to turn entrepreneurs and manage their own businesses
Job Prospectus and Career Options :
Floriculture is a colourful career which offers aspirants good growth prospects and opportunity to explore new avenues. Qualified floriculture specialists can be employed at various levels both in the government sector as well as the corporate sector.
Some of the potential employers are :
Floriculture units- Floriculturists are involved in the propagation and growing of cut flowers, flowering potted plants, foliage plants and bedding plants. They plant , prune, water, fertilize, harvest and ship these plants as well as monitor and manipulate the environment under which they are grown both indoors in green houses and outdoors in field production where the climate is favourable.
Outdoor design consultancy firms- Companies engaged in horticulture landscaping and plantation employ floriculturists and horticulturists in supervisory positions and for development and maintenance of gardens.
City planners and builders-and those who carry out maintenance at various sites employ floriculturists and horticulturists.
Educational institutions offering related courses- Floriculturists may teach at the college and university level. Floriculturists in college teaching follow the typical career path from instructor to assistant professor to associate professor to full professor.
Cosmetics and perfume industry-Value addition in the form of extraction of pigments, essential oils, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical compounds has emerged as one of the frontline avenues in floriculture and it is in this connection that floriculturists are employed in perfume industry.
Self employment- You can set up your own venture, growing flowers for the domestic or export market, growing ornamental plants, running nurseries, or providing gardening and landscaping advisory services
Remuneration : Salaries depend on the nature of work one is involved in..
Institutes : Some of the prominent institutions offering courses in floriculture can be had from the following links.
BSc Agriculture
BSc Horticulture
M.Sc Agriculture
M.Sc Horticulture
P.G Diploma in Horticulture
Some of the institutes offering Certificate and Diploma Courses in Floriculture are :
Centre for Distance Education , North-Eastern Hill University, Meghalaya
Department of Botany, Hislop College, Nagpur
Polytechnic School of Horticulture, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh
School of Agricultural Sciences, Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nashik
Institute Name : Centre for Distance Education , North-Eastern Hill University
Address : North-Eastern Hill University,Shillong, Meghalaya - 793022 (India)
Phone : 24621960, 24699700
Fax: 24625956, 24623317
Admission :- 24690630 (20 Lines)
Website : www.nehu.ac.in
Courses : Certificate course in Floriculture
General Course in Floriculture
Institute Name : Department of Botany, Hislop College, Nagpur
Address : Hislop College
Temple Road, Civil lines,
Nagpur - 440 001.
Maharashtra, India.
Phone : +91-712-2532004,
+91-712-2520158,
+91-712-2558460
E-mail : Contact Principal, Contact HislopCollege
Website : www.hislopcollege.ac.in
Courses : Diploma in Floriculture
Training programme : Techniques in Plant Tissue Culture
Institute Name : Polytechnic School of Horticulture, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh
Address : Polytechnic School of Horticulture ,Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh
Phone : Phone : (O) 0285-2670204
Website : www.jau.in
Courses : Diploma/Certificate Coursers in the field of Horticulture
Duration : 2 years
Institute Name : School of Agricultural Sciences, Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nashik
Address : The School of Agricultural Sciences, Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University,
Nashik- 422 222 (Maharashtra), India
Phone : 24621960, 24699700
Fax: 24625956, 24623317
Admission :- 24690630 (20 Lines)
E-mail : Contact Now
Website : www.ycmou.com
Courses : Certificate in Gardening
Eligibility: 10+2
Duration : 1 Year
Diploma in Floriculture & Landscaping
Eligibility: 10+2
Duration :2 Years
14)INSURANCE
Insurance means being covered or protected against any hazards of life. It is a financial agreement that binds two people to certain obligations which is known as Policy. One who buys insurance/ gets insurance coverage is the policy holder or insured and the one who sells the policy is the insurer. From the time the insured signs the policy he/she has an obligation to pay a certain amount of money known as premium at regular intervals for a stipulated period to the insurer. In fact, insurance is a contract to pay a premium in return for which the insurer will pay compensation in certain eventualities e.g. fire, theft, motor accident, etc.
The Indian insurance industry has witnessed exceptional growth with private participation. It has a mix of public and private players both in the field of life and non-life business. This sector not only provide a protective shield to the lives and assets of the nation but also generate thousands of jobs and career opportunities.
The foremost choice to open a career in this field is to start as an insurance agent. They are the people who advice the individuals and enterprises about insurance protection to their health, life and properties and sell the policies to provide protection against financial loss. Depending on their educational qualification and strengths, the agents have a good chance of becoming an employee of the company. This industry also provide great opportunities in marketing, distribution, actuarial, underwriting operations and investing departments.
There are about 30 insurance companies in India. The major government companies are Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), General Insurance Corporation (GIC) and Postal Life Insurance. While LIC deals with insurance of life, GIC and its subsidiaries are concerned with non life aspects of insurance such as car, marine, accident, medical and fire insurance.
Many multinational companies have come forward in the insurance field. ICICI Prudential, Om Kotak Mahindra, Birla Sun-Life, Tata AIF Life, Reliance, HDFC Standard Life-Insurance Co., Max New York Life, SBI Life Insurance, ING Vysya Life etc. are the top companies in the private sector. In non-life insurance segment, major private players are ICICI Lombard, Royal Sundaram, Cholamandalam, IFFCO Tokyo, Tata AIG etc. All Insurance companies come under the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) which is established to regulate, promote and ensure orderly growth of Life and General insurance industry in India.
Eligibility : To pursue a career in the insurance industry, one has to pass the entrance examination conducted by the Actuarial Society of India, Mumbai. Students who have passed 10 + 2 or equivalent exam are eligible. License is needed to work in this field which can be achieved through a training programme.
Insurance Institute of India conducts Licentiate, Associateship and Fellowship plus other training programmes for insurance services. Licentiate examination can be taken in Hindi and English on life and non life branches. Subjects covered are Principles of Insurance (Principles of Life Assurance), Practice of Life Assurance (Practice of Life Assurance), Insurance Business Environment (Elements of Modern Commerce) for the life branch and for the non life branch you need to take up Practice of General Insurance (Practice of General Insurance) instead of Practice of Life Assurance.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (C.B.S.E.), in collaboration with the GIC and LIC have introduced insurance subjects at 10+2 as a vocational course. The same has been introduced by many universities at the graduation level. After the completion of graduation or post graduation in management one can work in the insurance marketing and sales of private insurance companies.
The eligibility criteria for the varied posts in the Insurance industry are :
Administrative Officer (AO) & Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) : Graduate/ Postgraduate degree holders in any subject with minimum of 50% marks from a recognized university and age between 21 and 28 years can apply for these posts. Recruitment is through a written examination and interview.
Development Officer : Graduates in any discipline between 21 and 26 years of age can apply for the post of Development Officer. Selection is based on written tests in English and Mathematics and an interview. Selected Candidates have to serve as apprentice for a period of 1 year.
Insurance Agents : The minimum educational qualification for an insurance agent is 10 + 2. Before joining as insurance agents, one needs to undergo 100 hours of classroom training by the respective Insurance company based on the syllabus laid down by IRDA. After completion of training, they have to appear for the examination conducted by the Insurance Regulatory Development Authority (IRDA).
Composite Agent : They are the one who sells both life and general insurance policies. Eligibility criteria is the same as that of insurance agents but they have to appear for one more test, also conducted by IRDA.
Insurance Surveyor : Licensed by the Controller of Insurance, the surveyor can be engineers, accountants, medical graduates etc. To hold a license of a surveyor, one has to possess any one of the following :
Fellowship or Associate ship of the Institute of Insurance Surveyors and Adjustors (IISA), Mumbai.
Fellowship or Associate ship of the Institute of Chartered accountants or Cost and Works Accountants.
A degree or diploma in architecture from a recognized university or institute.
A degree or diploma from a recognized institute of engineering.
A degree or diploma in Naval Architecture.
Actuaries : Graduates with 55% marks in Mathematics/ Statistics/ Econometrics/ Computer science or MBA in finance, CA, CWA, MCA are eligible to join for actuary training. Training in this field can be pursued from the Actuarial Society of India (ASI), Mumbai or The Institute And Faculty of Actuaries, London, UK. To work as an Actuary, one has to pass an entrance exam conducted by these institutes twice a year, in May-June and October-November.
The post of Assistants, Typists, Machine Operators, Stenographer, Telephone Operators, Clerks etc. are open to graduates and school-leavers and the age limit is between 18 to 25 years. The candidates applying have to go through a written test and interview.
The eligibility criterion for recruitment to both the LIC and GIC is the same. Those who have passed the Licentiate Examination of the Insurance Institute of India, will get preference in LIC and GIC recruitments.
Personal Skills
This is a field which offers opportunities for people with varied personalities. Skills like sincerity, hard work, presence of mind, confidence, ability to persuade others and commitment for service towards the clients decide the growth of a person in the insurance field.
Organizing skill, systematic approach, quick grasping ability, good communication skills and an analytical brain is beneficial for managers and officers. For being a successful insurance agent, the most vital skill required is to have a knack for convincing people. They must be self confident, outgoing, helpful, social and should be able to communicate with people at varied levels. Actuaries need to have a practical outlook, problem-solving skills, probing curiosity and business sense with highly developed interpersonal communication skills. Underwriters must be decisive, curious, perceptive and possess the ability to work carefully. Diplomacy, flexibility, communication skill, willingness to work outside the office for unsociable hours are the qualities required for surveyors. Back office operations personnel must be organised, meticulous, team players, proficient in handling computers with excellent communication skills.
Job Prospectus and Career Options : Each department of the insurance industry have their own set of responsibilities and perform various tasks. The main work areas are :
Administrative Officer (AO) and Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) : These 1st class officer group in LIC and GIC begin their job with probation-cum-training period for 6 months where the candidate is placed anywhere in the country. AAOs can choose any
of the areas from Administration, Development and Accounts. Administration AAOs handle policy making, policy claims up to certain limit, checking clauses and details, filing official returns and statements to higher regional offices etc. The Development AAOs deal with marketing and procurement of business, meeting prospective clients, promoting the policies and getting contracts. The Accounts AAOs manage the funds including incomes and expenses of the corporation. AAO's can be promoted to AO's after 3 years of working experience.
Development Officer : They are the II class officer group who are in charge of the development of the insurance policies. The work profile of the development officer includes recruitment of agents, training them for procurement of new business and servicing of the existing policies.
Insurance/ Composite Agents : Insurance agents help individuals, families and businesses select insurance policies that provide the best protection for their lives, health, and property. They are the people who have taken up an agency from the insurance company to sell their policy on a commission basis. They work with the development officer in the insurance Company and the credit for the policy of the insurance agents goes to the development officers within the organization. Insurance agents can also serve as financial consultants, who will offer a complete range of insurance solutions. Smart and efficient insurance agents working hard can become a development officer over a period of time.
Insurance Surveyors : Surveyors are independent professionals who are hired by the insurance companies to work as consultants. Their main task is to assess the actual loss and avoid false claims filed by the insured. Their work involves a lot of fieldwork, communications, traveling, PR etc. A surveyor with a background in mechanical engineering assesses industrial accidents. Here the surveyor would investigate, evaluate, assess, adjust and determine the liability, negotiate and then finally submit a report to the insurance company.
Actuaries: This is the most important position in the insurance business which deals with a wide range of financial problems related with insurance investments, financial planning and management. They apply mathematical and statistical methods to evaluate the risk for their companies to be used for strategic management decisions and determines premium rates, studies mortality trends, constructs mortality tables etc and areas related to benefits and investment.
Insurance Underwriter : Underwriters assess the risk in the business and takes care of risk management. It is the underwriter who reviews the insurance applications and decides whether they should be accepted or rejected. They explain policies and quotes rates to medical personnel, other insurance companies or field representatives. Candidates with medical or life science background are preferred for this job.
Investment Professionals : The funds collected from the investors have to be deployed in various investment options for maximizing the returns. For this investment professionals are required and this is a promising field for those with a degree in finance .
Remuneration : The pay scale in the government sector is as per government rules depending on each position. For each grade, along with their basic pay other allowances are also granted. In the private sector the salary scales are more lucrative. They take in management graduates to work mainly in the areas of marketing and sales with an initial salary ranging from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 per month.
Commissions are the most common form of compensation for insurance agents and the amount depends on the type and amount of insurance sold, and whether the transaction is a new policy or a renewal. On the 1st year of policy, they may get about 25-32% of the premium amount, followed by 7.5% in the 2nd and 3rd and 5% in 4th and 5th year. When they meet their sales goals bonuses are also awarded. Remuneration of agents are governed by IRDA regulations, while earnings of surveyors depend upon nature of work and assignments.
Actuaries are one of the most highly paid people in the insurance sector and the entry level salary is expected to be somewhere around Rs. 8 lakh per annum and with a few years experience they could earn a seven figure salary per annum, especially in the private sector. For the underwriters it is around Rs. 6 lakh per annum.
Institutes : Actuarial Society of India, Mumbai
Amity School of Insurance and Actuarial Science, Noida
Birla Institute of Management & Technology, New Delhi
College Of Insurance, Mumbai
Institute of Insurance & Risk Management, Hyderabad
International Institute for Insurance and Finance, Hyderabad
International School of Actuarial Sciences (ISAS), Hyderabad
National Insurance Academy, Pune
NIMT Institute of Pharma Management, Greater Noida
SVKM's NMIMS University, Mumbai
The ICFAI School of Finance and Management, Hyderabad
Institute Name : Actuarial Society of India, Mumbai
Address : 9 Jeevan Udyog, 278 Dr. D.N Road, Fort, Mumbai-400001
Website : www.actuariesindia.org
Courses : Training in Actuarial Science
Students who have passed 10 + 2 or equivalent exam may register for the Entrance examination with the Actuarial Society of India.
Eligibility :
A) Passed 10+2 (H.S.C) or equivalent with at least 85% in Mathematics/Statistics.
B) Graduate or Post Graduate with Mathematical subjects with not less than 55% marks.
C) MBA/ PGDBA or equivalent in disciplines having mathematical/statistical content.
D) Fully qualified members of ICAI, ICWAI, IFAI & The Insurance Institute of India
E) A student member of Institute of Actuaries, London; Faculty of Actuaries in Scotland; Institute of Actuaries, Australia
Institute Name : Amity School of Insurance and Actuarial Science, Noida
Address : Amity Campus, Sector 44, Noida- 201303
Phone : (0120) 4392304
Fax : (0120) 2431856
E-mail : Contact Now
Website : www.amity.edu/asias/
Courses : MBA (Insurance)
Eligibility : Graduation (min 50%)
Duration : 2 years
Post Graduate Diploma in Insurance Management (PGDIM)
Eligibility : Graduation
Duration : one year full-time
MSc (Actuarial Science and Applications)
Eligibility : Graduation in Maths/ Stats/ Econometrics/ Computer Sc./ Engineering/ Physics (Min. 55% in Mathematical Subject
Duration : 2 years
Institute Name : Birla Institute of Management & Technology, New Delhi
Address : Pushpa Vihar, Sector-IV, New Delhi-110017
Phone : +91 (0)120 2323001 upto next 10 numbers
Fax : +91 (0)120 2323022/25
E-mail : Contact Now
Website : www.bimtech.ac.in
Courses : Post Graduate Diploma in Insurance Business Management (PGDIBM)
This two year course aims at preparing future insurance professionals steeped in domain (insurance) knowledge as well as in management skills.
Post Graduate Diploma in Insurance and Risk Management (PGDIRM)
Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree or CA/ ICWA/ CFA/ CS.
One year experience is a must for the part-time course.
Institute Name : College Of Insurance, Mumbai
Address : Gresham Assurance House, 4th Floor, Sir P.M.Road, Fort, Mumbai – 400 001
Phone : 022-22660095/22650760
Fax : 022-22693419
E-mail : Contact Now
Website : www.insuranceinstituteofindia.com
Courses : Insurance Brokers Training Program
Duration : 100 hrs
Programme On General Insurance for Industrial Institute and Commercial Organisations
Duration :10 Days
Programme on basic Reinsurance
Duration :5 days
Programme on industrial all risk policy
Duration :3 days
Marine Insurance
Duration :5 days
Programme on insurance Laws and Regulation
Duration :5 days
Programme on motor insurance management
Duration :5 days
Programme on Engineering insurance
Duration :5 days
Programme on fire Insurance Management
Duration :5 days
General Insurance Programme for industrial and commercial Organisation
Duration :10 days
Program on International Reinsurance
Duration :9 days
Programme on planning for Retirement
Duration :5 days
Programme on Hull Insurance
Duration :5 days
Programme on risk Management & Loss Control.
Duration :5 days
Programme on claims management
Duration :5 days
Programme on leveraging Human capital for organisational Excellence
Duration :5 days
Institute Name : National Insurance Academy, Pune
Address : 25,Balewadi, Baner Road, NIA PO, Pune 411045
Phone : 91-20-27204000 / 4444
Fax : 91-20-27292396, 27204555
E-mail : Contact Now
Website : www.niapune.com
Courses : Insurance Management Programme For Industrial Customers
Duration: 3 Days
Health Insurance Management
Duration: 3 days
Reinsurance Management
Duration: 1 Week
Institute Name : NIMT Institute of Pharma Management, Greater Noida
Address : Plot No. 41, Knowledge Park-I, Kasna Road, Near Pari Chowk, Greater Noida, Gautam Budh Nagar-201306
Phone : 0120-25526249
Courses : PGPBTIM (Banking Technology and Insurance management)
Eligibility : Graduate in any discipline
Duration : two year full-time residential/non residential course
Institute Name : SVKM's NMIMS University, Mumbai
Address : V. L. Mehta Road, JVPD Scheme, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai - 400 056
Phone : 022-2613 4577 / 2618 3688 Extn. 187 / 180 / 201
Direct Line: 022-26130858
Fax : +91 - 22 - 2611 4512
E-mail : Contact Now
Website : www.nmims.edu
Courses : MBA (Actuarial Science)
Eligibility : Graduates/ Post Graduates in Statistics/ Mathematics/ Engineering/ Economics with minimum 50% marks in aggregate at degree level. Graduates/ Post Graduates from other disciplines will be eligible provided they have obtained minimum 80% marks in Mathematics in 12th Standard.
Work Experience: Work Experience in Actuarial Department of Insurance/ Finance/ consulting firms will be preferred
Institute Name : Institute of Insurance & Risk Management, Hyderabad
Address : Plot No:1149, Road No-57, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad-500033
Phone : +91 40 23556470, 23600578
Fax : +91 40 23556471
E-mail : Contact Now
Website : www.iirmworld.org.in
Courses : International Post Graduate Diploma (IPGDI) in Life Insurance
International Post Graduate Diploma (IPGDI) in General Insurance
International Post Graduate Diploma (IPGDI) in Risk Management
Eligibility : Graduates from any discipline (including engineering, chartered accountancy, cost accountancy and others) from a recognized university or an approved institution with a minimum of 50% marks can apply. Candidates who are in final year may also apply.
Duration : One Academic Year
International Post Graduate Programmes in Insurance and Risk Management
Eligibility : Graduates of any discipline including Engineers/ MBA from any recognized university (with a minimum of 50% marks) of candidates with professional qualification like CA/ ICWAI/ CS etc are also eligible to apply.
Institute Name : International Institute for Insurance and Finance, Hyderabad
Address : Platinum Jubilee Building, Osmania University Campus, PGRRCDE, Hyderabad-500007
Phone : (040) 27091195 / 27091546/ 27091579
E-mail : Contact Now
Website : www.iiifindia.com
Courses : PGDIRM (Post Graduate Diploma in Insurance & Risk Management)
Eligibility : Graduates (any discipline); Masters students (any discipline); Professionals who have atleast a bachelor's degree seeking to build a career in insurance and who can dedicate a whole year for the programme. Graduates pursuing professional courses like CA / ICWA / ACS / CFAcan also apply.
Duration : one-year program shall consist of 12 courses spread over 2 semesters
Admission to PGDIRM is open to all, and is based on merit secured in an entrance test(s), designated, together with the criteria set by the Academic Advisory Committee of PGRRCDE, OU-IIIF from time to time
Institute Name : International School of Actuarial Sciences (ISAS), Hyderabad
Address : House No: 8-2-682/B/13, Road No: 12 and 13, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad – 34
Phone : +91 40 23556470, 23600578
Fax : +91 40 23556471
E-mail : Contact Now
Website : www.iirmworld.org.in
Courses : PG Diploma in Actuarial Science
Eligibility : Graduates of any discipline with a First Class pass (an overall 60% of pass marks) and with Mathematics and / or Statistics as main subject
Duration : two-years spread over 8 modules
Selection : through an entrance test on (i) English (in three parts: Précis Writing, Comprehension and writing skill and Composition, to test the candidates in their knowledge of grammar, and other skills in English) and (ii) Mathematics (Algebra, Calculus and Statistics of Graduate Standard). These entrance examinations will be held on all-India basis, at select centers.
Institute Name : The ICFAI School of Finance and Management, Hyderabad
Address : 38, Nagarjuna Hills, Punjagutta, Hyderabad – 500082
Phone : 040-23435328/29/30/45
Fax : 040-23435347/48
E-mail : Contact Now
Website : www.icfai.org/isfs
Courses : MBA-Insurance programme
Certified Risk & Insurance Manager (C-RIM) Programme
through distance education as a 3-year regular course or an accelerated programme of 2-years
15)PHOTONICS
What all can light particles- photons, do in our daily lives? Can you imagine about such light that can store information and help to transfer these information through very thin glass fibers that can carry the equal of 300,000,000 simultaneous telephone calls? All these come under Photonics, the technology of light energy. Photonics is considered to be the next generation technology. Just as electronics is the technology of the 20th century, Photonics could be the technology of the 21st century. Even though the Photonic era began in the 1960's with the invention of laser, it made an impact on telecommunication only in the late 70's.
Photonics is a hi-tech subject that evolved as a result of the fusion of optical technology with electronics. It is the use of light to obtain, convey or process information. It is the science of mastering the techniques involved in the emission, detection, transmission and modulation of light. This sub-discipline of physics deals with the study of photons, the elementary particle of light. It also deals with the instruments required such as laser guns, optical fibers, optometric instruments etc. In Photonic system, information signals are conveyed as pulses of light and these optical signals are transmitted through optical fibres. Optical fibres are strands of special glass around 10 micron (100µm) in diameter (i.e about the thickness of a human hair) which can carry thousands of times more information than electrical wires. Photonic devices that are used to convert electrical signals into optical signal and back again where necessary, can be made up from a variety of materials including semi conductors and even optical fibres. These devices are also used to manipulate and process optical signals directly, without the need for conversion.
In recent years, Photonics has become a fundamental technology in worldwide telecommunication, computing, security and many other applications because of its advantage to work more effectively and with much greater speed. The growing numbers of practical applications of Photonics make it an important field both for research and commercial development. The technology of Photonics is used for imaging, health care and medicine, defense, optics and electronics. It has a strong reputation of solving research problems through advanced spectroscopy, lasers, microscopy, and fiber optic imaging. Photonics is also put to use in biotechnology, microbiology, medicinal sciences, surgery and life sciences. It is even applicable for industrial manufacturing, entertainment, metrology which is the science of measurement that deals with weights and measures; and Photonic computing. Photonic computing uses photons of laser light to perform the logic that makes computing work. Apart from these industries, the technology has steadily penetrated into military applications.
Those who have a keen interest in science and its intricacies and are curious to solve questions related to science can pursue Photonics as a career. There is a global demand for skilled people with Photonics training. A Photonics specialist can work as Engineers, technicians, scientists in Photonic companies and as professional officers in universities and Government offices. The nature of work differs with the post held. The scientist has to do more research work on Photonics, while the engineers design Photonic equipments. The Photonics technician helps the engineers in designing and manufacturing.
Eligibility : There are many institutions in India as well as abroad that offer courses in Photonics in order to create well-educated photonic specialists. Those who have passed plus two in the science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Maths) with a minimum mark of 50% are eligible for graduation courses in Photonics and Optoelectronics. A candidate having a Bachelors degree in Physics and Mathematics, Applied Physics or Electronics can pursue M.Sc in Photonics or Optoelectronics. One can obtain MTech, MPhil, and PhD in the field of Photonics and the eligibility is a Masters degree in Physics or Photonics.
There are some diploma courses also that would help one to become a Photonics technician. Two-year technician programme help one to become a photonics technician. Apart from the educational qualifications, some personal skills are required in order to be an expert in Photonics.
Personal skill:
Those who wish to pursue a career in Photonics must have a fascination for science and related topics. They should have an eye for detail and a curiosity for solving science-centered questions. One should be good in physics and mathematics. Creativity is also needed in this field, as they have to design equipments and communicating skill, to be a part of the manufacturing team.
Job Prospectus and Career Options : There is a global demand for skilled people with Photonics training. A Photonics specialist can work as Engineers, technicians or technologists, research officers in government and industry laboratories and as professional officers in Universities and Government offices. Manufacturing, design, research, development, systems and applications are some of the fields they work in. The range of application of Photonics extends from energy generation and detection to communication and information processing.
The nature of work differs with the post held. The scientist has to do more research work on Photonics, while the engineers design Photonic equipments. The Photonics technician helps the engineers in designing and manufacturing and also solving problems dealt with, in Photonics. Photonics engineers often start their career as assistants to experienced engineers. Based on qualifications they can either become research directors or principal engineers.
There is much scope for graduates in the field as Photonics industry is in need of more qualified and experienced people. Mostly they could work for telecommunication companies. They could also find key positions in a variety of other industries and R & D organizations involved in the area of networks, semiconductor technology, fiber and integrated optics, optoelectronics and software.
Photonics companies that supply optical components and systems need people who are Photonics graduates and experts to design, manufacture and test photonics components. In industrial manufacturing, a career in photonics is helpful since laser is used for cutting, drilling and welding. In the manufacture of semi-conductors too, photonics is used not only for imaging circuit layers but also for measuring the size and location of patterned features. In automobile manufacture, photonics testing offers advantages over mechanical methods of testing interior and brake noise.
Some of the major companies in the field in India are Eagle Photonics (Bangalore&Chennai), Kwality Photonics Pvt. Ltd, SphereOptics, J2 Optronics, Sahajanand Technologies Pvt.Ltd, Optiwave Photonics Limited (Hyderabad), John .F.Welch Technology Centre (Bangalore), Advanced Photonics, Sterlite optical technologies Ltd etc.
Remuneration : There is a global demand for skilled people with Photonics training. A Photonics specialist can work as Engineers, technicians or technologists, research officers in government and industry laboratories and as professional officers in Universities and Government offices. Manufacturing, design, research, development, systems and applications are some of the fields they work in. The range of application of Photonics extends from energy generation and detection to communication and information processing.
The nature of work differs with the post held. The scientist has to do more research work on Photonics, while the engineers design Photonic equipments. The Photonics technician helps the engineers in designing and manufacturing and also solving problems dealt with, in Photonics. Photonics engineers often start their career as assistants to experienced engineers. Based on qualifications they can either become research directors or principal engineers.
There is much scope for graduates in the field as Photonics industry is in need of more qualified and experienced people. Mostly they could work for telecommunication companies. They could also find key positions in a variety of other industries and R & D organizations involved in the area of networks, semiconductor technology, fiber and integrated optics, optoelectronics and software.
Photonics companies that supply optical components and systems need people who are Photonics graduates and experts to design, manufacture and test photonics components. In industrial manufacturing, a career in photonics is helpful since laser is used for cutting, drilling and welding. In the manufacture of semi-conductors too, photonics is used not only for imaging circuit layers but also for measuring the size and location of patterned features. In automobile manufacture, photonics testing offers advantages over mechanical methods of testing interior and brake noise.
Some of the major companies in the field in India are Eagle Photonics (Bangalore&Chennai), Kwality Photonics Pvt. Ltd, SphereOptics, J2 Optronics, Sahajanand Technologies Pvt.Ltd, Optiwave Photonics Limited (Hyderabad), John .F.Welch Technology Centre (Bangalore), Advanced Photonics, Sterlite optical technologies Ltd etc.
Institutes : Some of the institutes offering courses in Photonics and related fields are :
Institutes in India:
The International School of Photonics, CUSAT is offering different courses in Photonics including three semesters MTech course, MPhil course and also PhD program. They are also offering 5 year integrated MSc in Photonics.
1.The International School of Photonics, CUSAT
2.Indian Institute of Technology Madras
3.Manipal Institute of Technology
4.Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
5.Periyar EVR College (Affiliated to Bharthidasan University)
Institutes abroad:
1.The Department of Physics, Australian National University
2.Department of Physics, University of Strathclyde
Institute Name : The International School of Photonics, CUSAT
Address : Cochin University of Science & Technology, Cochin-22, Kerala
Phone : +91-484-2575396, 2577550 91-484-2575848
Fax : +91-484-2577595, +91-484-2576714
E-mail : Contact1, Contact2
Website : www.photonics.cusat.edu, www.cusat.ac.in
Courses :
M.Sc (regular) - 5 year integrated M.Sc. in Photonics
Eligibility: Pass in Plus Two examination of the State of Kerala with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as optional subjects or any other examination accepted as equivalent thereto securing a minimum of 50% marks in Mathematics and 50% marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together.
Duration: 10 semesters
M. Tech in Optoelectronics and Laser Technology
Eligibility: Candidates should have a Masters degree in Physics/Electronics or B Tech or equivalent degree/AMIE/AMIETE in Electronics and Communication Engineering/Electronics Engineering/Electrical Engineering from any recognized University or Institution. The candidates should have a valid GATE score in Physics, electronics and in electrical engineering.
Duration: 24 months that consists of 4 semesters.
M. Phil. in Photonics
Eligibility: Students having a masters degree with 55 % marks or equitant CGPA in Physics or Electronic Science from Cochin University of Science and Technology or any other qualification from other universities, recognised as equivalent by the Cochin University of Science and Technology can apply for the M. Phil. programme
Duration: Two-semester course with the duration of one year.
PhD Programme
Eligibility: Candidates should have a masters degree (M. Sc or M. Tech usually above 50%) in Physics, Electronics, Optoelectronics, Communication, Electrical or related fields from Cochin University of Science and Technology or any other qualification from other universities. Candidates having NET score can join at any time of the year.
Duration: 3-5 years
Institute Name : Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Address : Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai-600036
Phone : +91 44 2257 4851
Fax : +91 44 2257 4852
E-mail : Contact
Website : www.physics.iitm.ac.in
Courses : Research programme on photonics and theoretical physics
Institute Name : Manipal Academy Of Higher Education - MAHE
Address : A Deemed University Under UGC Act ,Manipal - 576 104 Karnataka
Phone : 0820-2571978
Fax : 0820-2571982
E-mail : Contact
Website : www.admissions.manipal.edu
Courses : M.Tech. in Illumination Technology
Eligibility: B.E./B.Tech. in relevant branch
Institute Name : Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
Address : Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi- 110 016
Phone : +91 (11) 2659 1361
Fax : 0820-2571982
E-mail : Contact
Website : www.web.iitd.ac.in/~optoelectronics/index.htm
Courses : M.Tech./ research programme in Opto-Electronics and Optical-Communication is jointly offered by Electrical Engineering and Physics Departments.
Eligibility : B. Tech or equivalent or M.Sc. (or equivalent) Degree Holders who have qualified GATE (for full time) with a valid score of 75% for General Category Candidates and 50% for SC/ST/PH candidates. 70% weightage will be given for GATE score and 30% for performance in test / interview
Duration : The minimum duration is 4 semesters (24 months) for full time and 6 semesters (36 months) for part-time
Notification : Applications for admission to these programmes are invited through an advertisement in the Employment News/leading newspapers in March every year.
Institute Name : Periyar EVR College (Affiliated to Bharthidasan University)
Address : Khaja Malai Tiruchirapalli, Tiruchirapalli (Trichy) - 23, Tamil Nadu
Phone : 0431-2420079
Fax : 0431-2423478
E-mail : Contact
Website : www.periyarevrcollege.com
Courses : M.Sc., Photonics (UGC innovative programme)
Institutes abroad:
Australia
Institute Name : The Department of Physics, Australian National University
Address : The Australian National University, Canberra ACT 0200, Australia
Phone : Local T: 6125 5111, Interstate T: 02 6125 5111, International T: +61 2 6125 5111
E-mail : Contact
Website : www.photonics.anu.edu
Courses : Bachelor of Photonics
Eligibility:
Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Engineering (Photonic system)
Duration: 4 years
Apart from these, the ANU also offers Post Graduate Degrees in Photonics such as Graduate Diploma in Photonics, Master of Science (Course Work and Research), Master of Science (Research only) and also Doctor of Philosophy.
The University of New South Wales offers a master's of science and technology in photonics and Griffith University offers a bachelor's of photonics and nanoscience.
UK
Institute Name : Department of Physics
Address : University of Strathclyde, John Anderson Building, 107 Rottenrow
Phone : 0141 548 3366
Outside UK: +44 141 548 3366
Fax : 0141 552 2891
Out side UK: +44 141 552 2891
E-mail : Contact
Website : www.phys.strath.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses
Courses : PhD
Eligibility: The entry requirement for the PhD/MPhil degrees is the equivalent of a First or Upper Second Class BSc Honours or MSci degree or MSc degree in a relevant discipline.
Course structure: Normally it is a full time study with the majority of the time spent in the Department, but part-time and external studentships are also possible.
Duration: 2years.
University of Leeds, St Andrew's University, Scotland and University of Essex, are some other institutions that offer courses in Photonics.
USA
The Ohio State University; Washington State University; University of Rochester and Sonoma State University
16)P.R.O.
Public Relation is a management function that involves monitoring and evaluating public attitudes and maintaining mutual relations and understanding between an organisation and its public. Public could include shareholders, government, consumers, employees and the media. It is the act of getting along with people we constantly come in touch with. PROs ensures internal cohesion in the company by maintaining a clear communications network between the management and employees. Its first objective is to improve channels of communication and to establish new ways of setting up a two-way flow of information and understanding.
Public relations as a separate career option has came into existence when lots of private or government companies and institution felt the need to market their product, service and facilities. Public image is important to all organisations and prominent personalities. The role of public relation specialist becomes pertinent in crisis situations when the correct and timely transmission of information can help save the face of the organisation.
In terms of career opportunities, Public relations is broadly practiced for product publicity, corporate publicity, to have better relations with the government, to publish corporate publications like newsletter, bulletins, magazines for employees etc.
Eligibility : Bachelors degree in any discipline preferably with social sciences, liberal arts and humanities is required to take up a course in this field. There are diploma as well as post graduate diploma courses in Public relations. Duration of most the courses is of one year. Apart from this there are also short term certificate courses. Most training programmes in Advertising also includes public relations. Some institutes have entrance exams while others prefer admission on merit basis.
These courses mainly cover areas like public relations principles and techniques, public relations management and administration, including organizational development, writing, emphasizing news releases, proposals, annual reports, scripts, speeches, and related items, visual communications, including desktop publishing and computer graphics, and research, emphasizing social science research and survey design and implementation.
Personal Attributes: One must have excellent communication skills, both spoken and written so has to express thoughts clearly and simply. An effective personality and the ability to get along with a wide range of people both inside and outside an organisation is necessary. Must be polite always as he has to work under pressure or provocation. An organising ability is required too, as one may have to organise press conferences, lectures, exhibitions and events. Must have self-confidence and farsightedness. He must be able to understand human psychology and take decisions apt to the situation. Analytical skills are required to interpret research information and plan activity.
Job prospects and Career Options : Public relation officers can find employment in the corporate sector, public sector, government agencies, tourist agencies, hotels, banks and other financial institutions, private consultancy firms etc. Nowadays they can find work even with individuals like political figures, models and film stars who want their pictures, profiles and interviews published in magazines and need agents who can do the work for them so as to have a image in front of general public.
Career Options
Public relations officers have to work within and outside the organisation. Within the concern they have to conduct management-employee meets, to inform organisations policies, activities and accomplishments. Outside he has to liaison with government departments, trade unions, press etc whose cooperation is required for the smooth functioning, and also have to manage complaints from the consumers, organise events like fairs, exhibitions etc.
The work involves keeping management aware of public attitudes and concerns of the many groups and organizations with which they must deal. In addition, public relations departments employ public relations specialists to write, research, prepare materials, maintain contacts, and respond to inquiries.
Another important area of work in this field is to create public identity or an image for public figures like political parties, models and film stars. It include advising them on every aspect of personality, including dress code, behavior, statement given in press, public appearances etc.
Lobbying, a new field in this career, involves bringing about the passage of laws favorable to the special interest group they represent like a company, industries, government etc. It is a strategy used to raise public consciousness and influence policy makers in areas like environment, human rights, education etc. This is an interesting area of work in public relation.
Remuneration : One can start with a salary of Rs 8,000 to Rs 12,000 a month, depending on the kind of organisation that one joins.
Thereafter, it is up to one's performance. A senior PR professional may get Rs 25,000 to Rs 35,000 depends on the organization.
Institutes : Click here for a comprehensive list of Institutes in India
(17)FASHION TECHNOLOGY
India which has always been a centre for the textile and garment trade is also growing into a centre of innovation in garment and accessory design. Fashion technology has a wide scope for choosing a career. Now the fashion industry has become so specialized that it encompasses a vast field of studies in design, concept management, design production management, quality control, planning, fabric design, printing, fashion accessory design, fashion merchandising, textile science, colour mixing, marketing and so on.
The primary areas of work in the fashion industry are market research, designing and manufacturing of garments and textiles.
Fashion design is the most important area of work in fashion industry. Designing involves creating original designs after studying the changing trends of the market i.e market research. It has various fields of specialisation like garments, footwear, jewellery and even luggage. It is a challenging field as it requires the coordination of various jobs, in small concerns it is usually a one man show but in big organisations the jobs are specialised and allotted to different people.
Manufacturing involves purchasing textiles and fabrics required for the design and making the garment according to the master pattern. Manufacturing process requires employment of a large number of trained personnel.
Eligibility : Minimum eligibility for the Undergraduate course in this field is 10+2 with 50% marks and for Post Graduate courses graduation. Click here to know more
Job prospects and career options : Job Prospects
The candidates after successful completion of the course can find excellent placements in garment, leather and jewellery industry as merchandising executives, fashion designers, illustrators, fashion co-coordinators, etc. Export houses, textile mills, garment store chains, boutiques, leather companies, jewellery houses, fashion show organisers also look for such candidates.
Career Options in Fashion Industry
Fashion Designing Textile Designing Apparel Merchandising Journalism & Presentation (Media)
Fashion Designing
Fashion designers develop new styles and products for clothing apparel and accessories by creating original designs or by adapting fashions to suit local conditions, trends and buyers. They are the ones who approve final samples before they go into production. The designer begins the designing process only after thorough market research, i.e., understanding the needs of the client/market in terms of changing trends, budget etc. Accessory Designers specialise in designing shoes, bags, scarves, jewellery, ties, etc which complete the look of the garment.
Personal Attributes: Fashion designers need to be artistic, creative and must posses ability to translate ideas in sketches, must have keen sense of colour i.e. combination of shades and tones, visual imagination & knowledge of market trends.
Educational Qualification: Basic qualification for a course in fashion designing is 10+2, it varies depending on the course chosen.
Job Prospectus: They can find employment with professional designers as apprentices, with manufacturing units, export houses, boutiques, media as costume designers, freelancing for fashion houses and boutiques and at the same time it is a rewarding possibility for self employment by opening your own boutique.
Fashion coordinators arrange and supervise the marketing of fashion clothing for manufacturing houses, textile firms and retail stores. It is a highly competitive job involving a variety of functions. They advice on latest fashion trends, organise fashion shows, assist in advertising i.e. promoting sales and liaison with fabric dealers to ensure that the fabric, buttons and colours are of the correct shade, quality and design. Coordinates may be required to travel widely to get an idea of the fashion trends.
Personal Attributes: Must have high level of artistic and creative talents, a natural flair for fashion, sound judgement, excellent communication and organisational skills.
Illustrator draw free hand sketches of designers ideas. They not only need outstanding sketching skills but at the same time requires excellent communication skills. Illustrator at times has to discuss with customers when new collection is introduced and this requires ability to interact.
He/she is a much sought-after person by big garment houses and organisations.
Fashion Consultant must be aware of the trends and transitions in the fashion market along with knowledge about fashion designing. They are expected to offer ideas regularly on how to further develop a product to be readily absorbed in a market. He/she should be a sharp observer sensitive to changing trends.
Cutting Assistants have to cut samples according to specifications of the designer. A cutting assistant cuts samples, makes and alters patterns to see that the design visualised can be converted to a real dress.
Sketching Assistants make the technical sketches of the garments and makes drawings for presentation. It is from this specification sketches one decide how a garment has to be fabricated. The sketching assistant sometimes have to the select the fabric also.
Fashion Stylist has to coordinate the entire wardrobe for a fashion show or programme to promote the sales of the products. It involves coordinating the dress, accessories, make up, hairstyle, even the colour of the nail polish of the model according to the theme and the overall look of the show. Sometimes a stylist is even involved in fabric selection. He/ she has to be well versed in the trends and happenings in the industry and also have a keen sense of current fashion trends.
options
Textile Designing
Textile Designer or Fabric Designer : designs woven, knitted or printed fabrics for clothing and other home ware items like carpets, tableware etc. They treat the yarn through different types of processes to give it a particular finish. The textile designer also make drawings of initial concepts and work with various yarns and fabrics taking into account the final use of the fabric by translating the designs into marketable fabrics.
Textile designers work within and alongside industries such as fashion, interior design, and textiles. They may also work under professional designers or as freelance designers working with a client base.
Colourist play a vital role in the textile-printers, artist team. They are involved in block printing or machine printing. They must keep a record of colour samples and fabric pieces and have to work in a high paced environment, to meet deadlines. The colourist has to be very organised and must carefully follow precise instructions.
The other career options in textile designing are weavers, embroidery designers, dying & printing consultant, fabric analyser, textile lab manager, fabric resource manager etc.
options
Apparel Merchandising
Fashion Merchandisers are mainly responsible for marketing. He/she has to study past and current sales data and analyse trends. They have to collect specifications from the buyers, coordinate with fashion designers and production team to develop a product which meets market requirement. They must have knowledge of fashion trends, textures, materials and colours on one hand and understanding of market demand and the production processes on the other. At the same time have analytical ability and communication skills.
They can find employment with garment industries, export houses, manufacturing firms etc.
Visual merchandising a comparatively new career field which has sprung up with the growing popularity of window and floor displays. Visual merchandisers main area of work is to create impressive window displays. They can find employment with fashion boutiques, shopping malls, emporia etc. They are also engaged as shop floor managers. They can also do freelancing on contract basis for window displays in exhibitions, fairs and other places.
Other career options under this head are production coordinator, quality control supervisor, fashion retailer, export manager etc.
options
Fashion Journalism and Presentation
Fashion Journalist is an overall in-charge of a fashion magazine. It is through them that the general public gets to know the latest fashion trends.
He/she should have excellent taste for fashion and keep themselves abreast with latest fashion news, consumer reaction to new collections, fashion shows, current and future trends in colour, design and fabric. Today fashion journalist has a bright scope for employment as there is a need for exclusive articles and programmes with the development of fashion industry.
Fashion Photography is an extremely creative and well paid profession. Fashion photographer needs to have a keen eye for aesthetic detail, a thorough knowledge of cameras and the technicalities involved in taking pictures, of light, distance and perspective to be successful. He/she should be inventive and able to visualise and communicate his ideas, at the same time must be sensitive to the moods of the models and interact freely with them. Fashion photography is one of the choices that photographers can diversify into. They can do freelancing and find employment with fashion houses, designers, fashion journals and news papers.
Modelling If you have an attractive and outgoing personality and good communication skills, you can opt for modelling. Modelling is a highly paid job and is categorised into live modelling and photographic modelling. Live modelling is what we see in fashion shows, exhibitions where models display clothes and accessories for potential customers. Photographic or still modelling is taking photographs for Magazines, newspapers, catalogues and films for advertisements. One must take care to maintain their figure and looks, as modelling is a highly competitive field. Good looks, height, an attractive physique combined with self confidence and a trendy approach to life goes a long way to make a model popular. In addition they should be highly photogenic. Patience and the ability to stand criticism are vital for survival and progress.
Models can find employment with designers, in design houses, advertisement firms etc.
Fashion Stylist has to coordinate the entire wardrobe for a fashion show or programme to promote the sales of the products. It involves coordinating the dress, accessories, make up, hairstyle, even the colour of the nail polish of the model according to the theme and the overall look of the show. Sometimes a stylist is even involved in fabric selection. He/she has to be well versed in the trends and happenings in the industry and also have a keen sense of current fashion trends
Remuneration : The best bet for a beginner is to get associated with an established designer or design house, and begin with doing the menial work.
Institutes : There is numerous institute for fashion technology in India.
Essel Institute Of Fashion Technology (IFFT), Delhi , (Delhi)
MPS Building, CU Block, Pitampura, Delhi 110034
International Academy Of Design, New Delhi, (Delhi)
North Delhi: H-2/1, Model Town, Delhi 110009
South Delhi: E-291, Greater Kailash- II, New Delhi 110048
Phone : 6218962, 6226465
West Delhi: 30, Bhera Enclave, Paschim Vihar, Outer Ring Road, New Delhi 110041
Phone : 5686392, 5688357
East Delhi: 11, Har Gobind Enclave, Vikas Marg, Opp. Shanti Mukand Hospital, Delhi 110092
Phone : 2168317, 2168348
International Institute Of Fashion Technology (IIFT), New Delhi, (Delhi)
H.O. H-12, South Extension, Part - I, New Delhi 110049
North Delhi: Plot 6, Gujranwala Town Part II, G.T. Karnal Road, Delhi 110033 (Ph: 7242982).
East Delhi: 12, Gagan Vihar, Delhi (Ph 2012170).
West Delhi: B-17/12, Ramesh Nagar Raja Garden Crossing (Ph: 5460029).
Gurgaon: 590, DLF Sector 14, Opp. Our Lady Of Fatima Sec School, Gurgaon (Ph: 91-6335399).
Ghaziabad: 91-4782307.
Dehradun: 14/3, Old Survey Road (Ph: 0135-743030).
Himachal: 01702-24164.
Saharanpur: 0132-724861.
Patna: 21, IAS Colony, Patna, Bihar (0612-210416)
Lucknow: 0522-202696
Firozabad: 05612-22652
National Institute Of Fashion Design (NIFD), (Delhi)
South Delhi: Zone F-3, Hauz Khas Enclave, Adjacent to Laxman Public School
West Delhi: W-6, West Patel Nagar Main Road
Faridabad: SCF-12, Sector 14
Noida: B-501, Sector 19
Gurgaon: B-7, Sector 14, Old DLF Colony
National Institute Of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Kolkata, (West Bengal)
NIFT Campus, LA Block, Near 16 No. Water Tank, Sector-III, Salt Lake City, Kolkata - 700098
National Institute Of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Mumbai, (Maharashtra)
NIFT Campus, Plot No. 15, Sector 4, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 410210
National Institute Of Fashion Technology (NIFT), New Delhi, (Delhi)
NIFT Campus, Near Gulmohar Park, Hauz Khas, New Delhi -
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