September, 2020 : MICA is offering Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Business Management online in association with Ivory Education. The program is available across India and globally through world-class e-learning environment. The program is designed to help small and medium business owners to enhance their skills and also get over the recession that is being brought about by COVID-19. Working professionals will find useful to enhance their career and rise in their professional lives with a domain expertise in the area of Business Management.
Speaking on the programme, Prof. Anita Basalingappa, Chairperson (Online Programs) and Professor in Marketing at MICA said, “PGCPBM is a programme that MICA has designed with Ivory Education to serve the needs of the industry. We have some of the finest resources in MICA managing this coveted course. We are pleased to continue our association with our technology partner – Ivory Education to manage technology and support for the course.”
Kapil Rampal, Managing Director, Ivory Education Private Limited, said, “MICA is committed towards online courses. They have deputed the finest leaders and faculty from MICA to manage and teach in this programme. We are proud to continue our association in MICA and are looking forward to welcoming you in this programme.”
Prof. Rasananda Panda, Professor of Economics and Programme Director (PGCPBM) said, “The business environment has changed quite radically in India in recent years. The change has accelerated due to COVID-19 situation and the restrictions caused thereof in to the day-to-day lives. To be effective and successful, executives need to refresh and enhance their business management skills. Such understanding is particularly essential in the complex, globalized environment in which economies operate today. The online course of Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Business Management (PGCPBM) is designed at providing this understanding to the participants.”
The participants can attend the classes from their homes, offices or any other place of their convenience. They can also use their mobile devices. The classes are held twice a week with part-time classes and convenient schedule for working professionals. Answer to any queries about the program is available at admission@ivoryeducation.in or via WhatsApp Chat at +918860438990.
Prof. Rasananda Panda, Professor of Economics, Business Management Area, MICA is the Program Director for PGCPBM. He is one of the most respected Professors in the field and has been associated with IIM Ahmedabad, Gujarat University, SLIMS, PDPU and other eminent institutions of repute in different capacities.
This programme is designed to cater to the needs of the industry and will help students and professionals excel in their career.

MICA is one of the best B-Schools of India. The institute was established in 1991 and over the years emerged as a pioneer in meeting the needs of the industry. Today, it is the alma mater of professionals serving in media management, business management, marketing, marketing research, advertising, and communications-driven businesses.
This one year program intends to set a benchmark for those who aspire to excel in this field. Entire approach of this program is to impart domain expertise. It will follow a step-by-step approach where theoretical concepts will be followed by case studies and practical implementations. Sessions are designed to be interactive and participative.
The courseis commencing soon.Graduates in any field from a recognized university are eligible for this course. Ivory Education will also provide placement assistance to those who successfully complete the program. For business owners who will be doing this course, there will be 4 sessions of mentoring by industry experts to help their business.
Prospectus and Application form for the program can be downloaded free of cost at www.ivoryeducation.com or can be requested from admission@ivoryeducation.in.
The benefits of the programme include:
• Certificate of Completion awarded by MICA
• On Campus module at MICA next year during the course of the programme, where participants can interact with faculties face to face & also experience the prestigious campus real time.
• Gain MICA Executive Education Alumni status
• Insights into the modern and emerging trends in the industry
• Gain deeper understanding of the nuances of the industry with a focus on specific in-demand areas
• Convenient schedules for working professionals.
• Designed with a mix of various case studies, industry examples etc. which enlighten participant’s knowledge in the practical corporate scenario.
• Lectures imparted by specially selected, eminent, core faculty from MICA.
• Guest lectures by Industry Experts.
• Specifically designed for working executive
• Quality interactions and increased peer group learning.
• Virtual classrooms that allow for active interactions with other fellow students and faculty
• Immense opportunities for career advancement and networking