PGDM - Agribusiness Management

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IMPORTANT DATES

ELIGIBILITY

TOTAL INTAKE
Program Overview
The objective of the programme is to develop the budding management professionals in the field of Agriculture to establish, support and manage profitable agribusiness in a competitive business environment. During the program they will be skilled to analyse agribusiness situations, formulate and implement strategies in a dynamic global environment.


Passionate about excellence, we at Audyogik Shikshan Mandal are rapidly moving towards developing globally relevant education in India. Our international collaborations with Harvard Business School’s HBX, CORE, IBM, SAP, etc. have now made us pioneers in bringing in a multinational cutting-edge education system that gives students the kind of exposure and experience that is seldom provided by B-Schools in India. ASM’s EDGE is a unique, focused program designed to enhance the employability of ASM students by providing them a holistic cutting edge certification of the latest in-demand skills in association with the leading corporate and top business schools in the world.
A highly trained internal faculty tests the caliber of every student and motivates them to be world leaders. ASM also has a trend of inviting the best in the world to come and share their knowledge with the students at IBMR. With international standards of teaching, IBMR also highly encourages case study methods of teaching along with strategic thinking sessions. The international tie-ups and collaborations such as HBX CORe, IBM, CityU, CETYS, SAP etc. primarily aim at enhancing the employability of the students at a global level. Providing students with a learning experience that amalgamates creativity, perseverance, commitment and global exposure to achieve their desired goals, ASM has developed strong linkages with best of national, international academic and business community. Our holistic approach to education coupled with our proven pedagogy helps in creating proactive, innovative and industry ready professionals, ready to take up global challenges. ASM has been setting benchmarks in management education and is aptly reflected by its high ranking by leading B-School surveys.
Why Agribusiness At ASM’s IBMR
The most affordable fee structure for PGDM Agribussiness management in entire maharashtra.
100% placement assurance
Paid internships and live projects related to agribusiness sector
Field visits and individual projects, psychometric tests, language skills, team building activities are conducted on a regular basis with presentations.
ASMs Innovation lab provide live projects from agro industries to work upon and to enhance necessary skills.
Virtual and physical seminars and lectures by eminent experts in Agri Sector.
Programme Highlights
- Career progression programme (Certification Courses)
- Paid Internships
- Live projects/Assignments from Agro Business Sector
- Seminars and presentations by industry experts
- Special lectures from experts from Agro business
- Assured placement assistance with attractive CTC
Eligibility & Admission
- Score In Any One Of The Six All India Tests i.e. (CAT, XAT, ATMA, MAT, MH-MBA-CET) Or The Common Entrance Examinations (IF Any) Conducted By The Respective State Governments
- Score Of Academic Performance In X Std., XII Std., Under Graduate Degree/ Post Graduate Degree
- Group Discussion/ Interview
- Admissions Will Be On The Basis Of All India Merit List
Top Reasons to Join ASM IBMR, Pune / IMCOST ( Mumbai)

Top Reasons to Join ASM IBMR, Pune / IMCOST ( Mumbai)
ASM believes in giving practical exposure to its students along with the academic inputs.
ASM regularly organises industrial visits, seminars and workshops serving as a platform where senior executives, Harvard alumini from the corporate world share their invaluable experiences.
- Regular industrial visits
- Curriculum update
- Practical exposure
- Personal care and grooming – Mentors from the industry
- Placement in Reputed Multinational & Overseas companies
- Shaping a complete human being
- Value Based Education
Selection Process
- The selection process would consist of Group Discussion followed by Personal Interview.
Potential Career Opportunities
Agro Equipment Manufactures
Agro Processing Industry
Agro Export Houses
Agro Co-operatives
Horticulture Industry
Milk Products Industry
Poultry & Fisheries Industry
Edible Oil Industry
Agro Finance Companies
Agro Finance Banks
Seed Pesticides Industry
Fertilizers Industry
Supply Chain Management
Retail Commodities
Agri Commodities
Certifications
Certificate On Digital Marketing & Data Driven Analytics
Certificate Of Procurement & Logistic Management
Certificate Of Retails Fundamentals
Certificate On Agriculture Water Management Water Society & Technology Interaction
Certificate On Supply Chain Planning & Strategy
Following Is The Weightage Of Marks For Admission Process
- Entrance Test ( CAT / MAT / CMAT / GMAT / CET / XAT / ATMA ) Score – 40 %
- GD/PI Score – 35 %
- Past Academic Record (10th & 12th level & Graduation) – 15 %
- Sports / Cultural / NCC / NSS Merit – 10 %
List of Documents to Be Submitted At The Time Of Admission
- 10th, 12thand Graduation Mark sheet
- Scorecard of CAT/XAT/MATCMAT/ATMA/MHCET
- Experience Certificate (if any)
- Valid Photo-ID : Adhar Card is required at the time of Admissions.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Seeds/Fertilizers/Pesticides Industry
- Agro Processing Industry
- Agro Finance Companies & Banks
- Agro Co-operatives
- Agro Equipment Manufacturers
- Horticulture Industry
- Agro Export Houses
- Supply Chain Management
- Milk & Milk Products/ Poultry & Fisheries/Edible Oil Industry
- Retail And Agri Commodities
Learning Beyond The Classroom
- Outbond Training Programme
- Physical Fitness Workout Classes
- Industry Visits
- Social Work
- Rotary Club Membership
Learning Beyond The Classroom





The ASM Legacy

Pedagogy

Program Structure
Semester I | |
CODE | SUBJECTS |
101 | Principles Of Management & Organizational Behavior |
102 | Managerial Economics |
103 | Basics Of Accounting |
104 | Business Laws And Ethics |
105 | Marketing Management |
106 | Communication For Management & Business |
107 | Digital Markets & Social Media Marketing |
108 | Introduction To Agribusiness Management |
109 | Post Harvest Management |
Semester II | |
CODE | SUBJECTS |
201 | Human Resource Management |
202 | Financial Management |
203 | Research Methods In Agribusiness Management/Research Methodology |
204 | Operations & Supply Chain Management |
205 | Rural Marketing |
206 | Sales & Distribution Management |
207 | Agriculture Input Marketing |
208 | Agriculture Extension Marketing |
209 | Retail Management & Consumer Behavior |
Semester III | |
CODE | SUBJECTS |
301 | Entrepreneurship & Project Management |
302 | Strategic Management |
303 | MIS |
304 | Agriculture Export Management & International Trade |
305 | Infrastructure & Agri Warehouse Management |
306 | Product & Brand Management |
307 | Integrated Marketing Communication |
308 | Risk Management In Agribusiness |
309 | Value Chain In Agriculture |
Semester IV | |
CODE | SUBJECTS |
401 | Quantitative Techniques |
402 | Corporate Governance |
403 | E-Commerce |
404 | Indian Ethos & Business Ethics |
405 | Agriculture Rural Finance |
406 | International Business Trends & Strategies |
407 | SIP Project |
408 | VIVA |
Our Key Guest Speakers
Mr. Dinesh Bhoir
Regional Portfolio Manager
Syngenta
Mr. Sandeep Shelke
Regional Marketing Manager,
Godrej Agrovet
Mr. Amit Maheshwari
Associate Director-strategic Alliances
Agrostar
Mr. Kamal Kumar
Advisor
Dhanuka Agritech
Mr. Muppa Venkatadri
Asst. Manager,
Amul, Navi Mumbai
Mr. Prasad Waghade
Manager,
Logistics Lead
Mr. Sagar Lokhande
ASM- Ajeet Seeds
Ms. Namrata Jagadale
Manager- Credit Underwriting
Samunnati Finance
Advisory Board

Dr. Arun Nigvekar
Ex Chairman
University Grant Comission, New Delhi

Dr. R.S Mali
Ex Vice Chancellor
North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon

Dr. Vijay Khole
Vice Chancellor
Amity University, Panvel Mumbai

Dr. R.G Takwale
Ex Vice Chancellor
SPPU, IGNOU, And YCMOU

Dr P.C. Shejwalkar
Ex Dean
Savitribai Phule pune University, Pune

Mr. Arun Firodia
Chairman
Kinetic Engineering Ltd. Chinchwad

Dr. Apurva Chamaria
Vice President & Head Corporate Marketing
HCL, New Delhi

Dr. Scott Venezia
Dean International Affairs
CETYS, Maxico
Testimonials

Mr. Swapnil Kohinkar
“The campus environment and class schedules are very convenient. The hands on teaching I provides
good learning opportunities, and the mentors are very helpful for Campus Placement and other
related activities.”
Mr. Swapnil Kohinkar

Ms. Soma Savya
I’m a proud student of ASM’s IBMR, the Institute that helps you stand stronger for what’s coming in
the future. What they teach you here is not just knowledge, it’s experiences.
Ms. Soma Savya

Mr. Rajendra Dhurupe
I have had an amazing time studying at IBMR, the comfortable study environment, friendly staff
and wonderful resources. There are so many activities that you could participate in along the way
to get more campus life experience. You can join a club, make more friends and so on. I am sure you
will grow, improve yourself and become a better you.”
Mr. Rajendra Dhurupe

Mr. Steephen Velagapalli
“ASM’s IBMR is my second home. I have built great relationships with my classmates, teachers and
staff. Being at IBMR has been an amazing experience for me that has helped me grow personally and
professionally. Thank you ASM Group.”
Mr. Steephen Velagapalli

Ms. Sushma Priyanka
“I definitely would recommend ASM’s IBMR and would encourage students to study hard and take active
participation in vari0us academic, curricular, extra curricular opportunities which the
Institution offers. Our institute takes the educational mission to heart, here you will find all
the staff very supportive and will always guide you on the path of success.”
Ms. Sushma Priyanka

Ms. Swaranjali Lohar
“This institute is worth applying because the faculty really puts a lot of effort into students. When
a student has a problem, the teacher would waIk to their desk and help the student. In addition, the
academic department also helps a lot if students have any questions after class or if they have
problems with their projects. Attending this institute can also improve your Communication Skills.”
Ms. Swaranjali Lohar

Mr. Akash Sargar
My sincere appreciation and gratitude to the training and placement cell and all faculties of IBMR
for their efforts in imparting technical and aptitude training which helped me getting placed in
Vegrow.
Mr. Akash Sargar

Mr. K P N V Pavan Kumar
Mentoring program at ASM’s IBMR has been a life changing experience for me and I owe my success to
my mentors, faculty and placement team.
Mr. K P N V Pavan Kumar

Mr. Sahil Sunil Shaha
“My two years at ASM were great and a memory to cherish for lifetime. It was full of learning and
grooming oneself. It gave me an opportunity to meet people from different background from whom I
learned many things. I am thankful to all the faculties, mentors as well as placement cell. I Got
placed in Dehaat as a management trainee.”
Mr. Sahil Sunil Shaha

Mr. Abhijeet Vijay Chavan
“My Experience at ASM’S IBMR is great and memorable. I am Thankful to all Faculties, Training &
Placement cell for shaping my professional journey and giving me an opportunity to build a stable
and satisfying career. Overall it was a great Experience & Lifetime memory at ASM’S IBMR.”
Mr. Abhijeet Vijay Chavan

Mr. Shubham Hatzade
“My experience at ASM GROUP OF INSTITUTES is great and memorable. The mentors, training and
Placement cell at ASM- IBMR helped me enhance my academic and interpersonal skills. I would
summarize that ‘The World is here at ASM”
Mr. Shubham Hatzade

Ms. Bhagyashri Deore
“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to ASM’s IBMR College for helping me at each and every
step of my pr0fessional career. The institute provided me with multiple opportunities and the best possible platform
to enhance my career interest.
I am thankful to the ment0rs and expert faculties who made me industry ready while the placement
training helped me to enhance my skills and opportunities to showcase them. Overall it was a remarkable experience
and really one Of the best phase of my life.”
Ms. Bhagyashri Deore
Our Placement And Internships
Our placement team comprises experienced, professionals both from industry and academia. Our robust team guides and trains students to get placed in top organizations, where the job profile matches the students skills and talents. We put continuous efforts in the area of reshaping attitude, improving aptitude and personality development by means of workshops, assessment centers, classroom trainings, panel discussions and guest lectures by industry experts. Right from the first semester students are offered industry driven short term projects in their respective area of specialization which is uniquely blended in the courseware for better understanding.
Internship 2020-22
Internship plays an important role in shaping the career of students, a period of practical training which can help a student form, a career out of the ordinary. Eight week long summer internship works as a catalyst of change in their overall perspective towards industry, where they cIoseIy observe competition and demand for thorough professionalism. During the placement season the placement team at ASM’s IBMR arranges for multiple opportunities for students, where they are given complete freedom to pick and choose the companies of their choice.
IBMR PGDM Agribusiness Internship program prepares you to work for one of Indias largest employers, the agricultural sector. Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy, and to make it even stronger and more profitable, we need individuals who are committed to engineering the agribusiness revolution.
Now, let us see a few sectors where PGDM in agribusiness plays a crucial role:
- Marketing
- Supply Chain Management
- Procurement
- Finance
- Technology
- Farming And Livestock
- Entrepreneurship
- Food Processing
- Commodity Trading And Warehousing
- Organic Certifications And Auditing Agencies
Potential Career Opportunities:
- Seeds/Fertilizers Pesticides Industry
- Agro Processing Industry
- Agro Finance Companies & Banks
- Agro Co-Operatives
- Agro Equipment Manufacturers
- Horticulture Industry
- Agro Export Houses
- Supply Chain Management
- Milk & Milk Products/Poultry & Fisheries/Edible Oil Industry
- Retail & Agri Commodities
Live Projects
ASM’s IBMR includes live projects in the curriculum to make the management program advance in industry centric.
Students at ASM’s IBMR are assigned live projects based on their domains and profiles where they can work on various projects, modules and strategies.

































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For Admission Contact Us
CHINCHWAD
ASM Group of Institutes,
MIDC, Block ‘C’, Chinchwad,
Pune, Maharashtra 411019
kartik.londhe@asmedu.org
Prof. Kartik Londhe
+91 8208511788
THANE
Institute of Management
& Computer Studies,
C-4 Wagle Industrial Estate,
Near Mulund (W)
Check Naka, Thane (W) 400604
KOLKATA
SKP Building, 1st floor, 132 A,
S.P. Mukherjee Road,
Kolkata – 700026
BANGALORE
Agri Business Management
kartik.londhe@asmedu.org
Prof. Kartik Londhe
+91 8208511788