CIM offers the following Courses under self-study mode certified by

Christian Institute of Management.

CHRISTIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, CHENNAI is a national organisation imparting management education, management training, organisational development, conducting all-India management seminars etc. relevant to management of Churches and Christian organisations of all denominations.

CIM offers the following Courses under self-study mode certified by Christian Institute of Management.

COURSES OFFERED:

1. Master of Christian Management (Advanced Diploma) – (2 years/4 semesters)

2. Diploma in Christian Management (1 year/2 semesters)

This being a self study programme, students can continue to work and study at the same time.

OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSES:

The main objective of these courses is MANAGEMENT SKILL ENHANCEMNT of the serving or aspiring Leaders to serve the Christian Institutions, Churches, Missions, and NGOs. There are plenty of Christian Leaders in the country with vast experience and good exposure but falls short of basic academic qualification to join a University Course. This course is designed exclusively for such leaders who would like to enhance their managerial capabilities through doing a solid management programme. Christian organizations who are desirous of improving knowledge and skill base of their staff for a better performance may sponsor their staff to these courses.

ELIGIBILITY:

The admission is open to all with Five years of Ministry Experience. The course is similar to the Open University courses.

MODE OF DELIVERY:

1. The courses are offered under Semester System and Self-Study mode. Semester 1 & 3 will be from September to February; and Semester 2 & 4 will be from March to August.

2. On payment of fees, all study materials for the semester will be sent to the students.

3. Evaluation of the students is done based on their performance in the Internal Assessment and External Examinations in the ratio of 40:60 for a total of 100 marks in each subject. Internal assessment consists of Evaluation of the Assignments, Attendance in Contact Classes and timely Submission of Assignments.

4. Assignment questions for the subjects of the semester will be sent along with the study materials. It is open book examination and students should send their answers within the time stipulated. It will be valued for 100 marks and 30% of it will be taken as Internal Assessment marks. Each subject assignment submitted on time fetches five incentive marks per subject.

5. There will be coaching classes during every semester in the months of November and May of each year. Actual dates will be informed to the students well in advance so that the students shall arrange for their travel up and down. These classes will be held at Chennai, Delhi, and at Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong. However, the first semester contact classes would be held only in Chennai. Full attendance at Coaching Classes will earn FIVE incentive marks per subject.

6. The External University Examination i.e., Semester End examinations will be held each semester in the months of February and August every year. Each subject will be valued for 100 marks and 60% will be taken as External Assessment marks.

7. Marks for Assignments, Attendance in Contact Classes, timely submission of Assignments and Semester End Examinations will be computed in the ratio of 30:5:5:60 = 100 marks. 

8. The students will have to make their own arrangement for their travel, board and lodging at their own cost and CIM would be glad to help them in getting their lodging facility if necessary for both the coaching classes and Semester Examinations.

9. Maximum time for completion of the course is Five years from start of First Semester.

COURSE FEE:

The course fee is Rs.4,000 (Four Thousand) per semester, which is an all inclusive fee (registration, course material, Semester end examination and coaching class) for both the above courses.

COURSE CONTENT:

Based on the MBA pattern, the MCM Course has 16 subjects (each subject consisting of an exam and an assignment, 100 marks per subject) and a Project Work (200 marks) for a total of 1600 marks. The project work needs to be done by the students in the fourth semester. However the students have the option of taking two additional electives in lieu of the Project Work.

The subjects of first two semesters of MCM programme will be the subjects for Diploma. Accordingly there would be a total of 8 subjects. There is no Project Work in Diploma. However, they may rejoin the course at a later stage and complete the 3^rd and 4^th Semester subjects and become eligible for MCM Degree.

ELECTIVE GROUPING

EVALUATION

1. The Internal assessment marks 40% and External Examination marks 60% are taken to compute marks in each subject.

2. For a pass, one should obtain minimum 50% both internal and external put together.

3. Students are advised to take up the External Semester End Examinations at the regular Semester. If not, they will be permitted to appear for that examination in the subsequent chance only on payment of Rs.250/- as arrear examination Fees per subject.

4. Results in subject will be declared only if the candidate submits the assignments and appears for the External examinations.  A consolidated transcript – Marks Statement will be issued by the University on the completion of all requirements i.e., submission of all assignments; appearance in all semester end examinations; submission of the Project Report.

5. Final result will be graded as :

Below 50 marks - Fail

50-54 Marks - B 

55-59 Marks - B+

60 -64 Marks –A

65-69 Marks -A+

70 & Above –D (Distinction)

Key Activities and Months

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Application forms may be obtained from CIM on payment of Rs.250/- towards registration charges by Cash/MO, or DD payable at Chennai favouring ‘Christian Institute of Management’ at the address given below.

The Application is to be sent fully completed with copies of transcript (Mark Statement) and three passport size photos along with Semester I fees to reach CIM latest by 31^st  July 2011.

Candidates may also complete the application form through CIM website “www.cimindia.in” and separately send the registration charge of Rs.250/- along with other required details for completing the application process.

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OTHER ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES:

1. MASTER OF CHRISTIAN MANAGEMENT - CIM also offers Masters in Christian Management certified by Christian Institute of Management. Admission is open to all with Five year Ministry Experience. The fee of the Programme is Rs.4000 per semester. The duration, subjects, evaluation and other procedures would be same as that of M.A in Christian Management.

2. DIPLOMA IN CHRISTIAN MANAGEMENT- This Diploma programme too is certified by Christian Institute of Management. Admission is open to all with Five year Ministry Experience. The fee of the Programme is Rs.4000 per semester. The duration, subjects, evaluation and other procedures would be same as that of P. G. Diploma in Christian Management.

3. CERTIFICATE IN CHRISTIAN MANAGEMENT – Offered in association with Bible Colleges/ Training Institutes. Bilingual and interactive and easy to conduct. Certified by Christian Institute of Management.