SCMS Centre for Socio-Economic Research(SCENSER) is an initiative which came out of the thrust which SCMS gives for research on topics having high Socio-Economic relevance in Indian Society. The unit now rechristened as SCMS Centre of Research, Consultancy and Training (SCRCT) is the research, consultancy and training division of SCMS Group. It started its operations in the year 2003 and has a separate Head, ably assisted by a team of experienced professionals. The centre undertakes research studies, market surveys, feasibility studies, management consultancy and human resource development and training in India and abroad.
Some of the Management Development Programmes held recently were for State Bank of India, Kerala State Financial Enterprises, Carborandum Universal, MILMA, Coconut Development Board, India Post, Allianz Cornhill, IndianOil Dealers and for Managers of Retail Outlets. Some of the training programmes under planning are for ONGC Executives, HPCL Dealers etc. National Skill Development in Retails and Stores Operations are also under consideration by Kudumbashree, a State Mission Programme.
SCMS Group
School of Communication and Management Studies (SCMS) was established in 1976 with the objective of preparing the younger generation to occupy responsible positions in organization, to widen their horizon of knowledge and to equip them with all the necessary skills to become managers and mass communication experts. SCMS Group under the dynamic leadership of Dr. G.P.C. Nayar has sharp focus on rendering high quality education whether it is undergraduate studies or Doctoral programmes. The core management team consists of academicians and administrators with years of experience in running professional institutions of excellence in management and technology and meet regularly to provide proactive guidance to the institutions under the group. The Group has ten institutions with a total asset base of Rs.1890 crores.
Major institutions under the SCMS Group includes: SCMS Cochin School of Business, SCMS School of Technology & Management (SSTM), SCMS School of Engineering & Technology (SSET), SCMS Institute of Bioscience & Biotechnology Research & Development (SIBB- R&D), SCMS School of Architecture (SSA), SCMS College of Polytechnics, SCMS Water Institute, SCMS Center for Socio Economic Research Consultancy & Training etc.
SCMS Center for Socio Economic Research Consultancy & Training
SCMS Centre of Research, Consultancy and Training (SCRCT) are the research, consultancy and training division of SCMS Group. It started its operations in the year 2003 and has a separate Head, ably assisted by a team of experienced professionals. The centre undertakes research studies, market surveys, feasibility studies, management consultancy and human resource development and training in India and abroad. At present this unit of SCMS Group is headed by Dr. V. Raman Nair, Group Director. The SCRCT programme activities are coordinated by Dr. Sengottuvelu, C, Professor and Head- Consultancy.
Research, Consultancy and Training
Within a span of 12 years, SCRCT has earned a name as the leader in this field in Kerala. It has a handful of assignments any time of the year from India, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, or USA. SCRCT is a consultant to Asian Development Bank for South Asia Region.
What is Management Development Programme (MDP) ?
MDPs are designed with the objective of providing practicing managers. They can be broadly organized under few categories
1.In house Training (IHT), 2.Entrepreneurial Development Programme(EDP), 3.Programmes for Communication and Personal effectiveness(PCPE) and 4.Out board Training programmes (OBT)
How does one request for a Programme?
Please send in your requirement by email to the current Centre Coordinators to [email protected] and [email protected]
Is the brochure on the net? How do I download?
The brochure for each programme will be on our website as and when it is announced. You could download the brochure.
Where are the programmesheld ?
On Campus - Usually programmes are held at our Corporate Office premise at SCMS-COCHIN Off Campus programmes – Depending upon the requirement the trainers can be sent to the preferred location for an off campus programme
How can one reach SCMS-COCHIN?
The SCMS-COCHIN is situated besides the NH 47 near Kalamaserry, the hub of Industry and commerce at Cochin, Kerala and is strategically positioned with rail, road and air connectivity
What does Kochi offer us?
Kochi, the commerce capital of Gods Own Country-Kerala- provides all facilities of a metropolitan city with unique access to various tourist destinations and getaways. Please refer www.keralatourism.org also.
Are MDP residential?
Optional, but advisable where it is essential because the lecturing methodology involves group exercise, case studies; role-plays simulation games, lecture cum demonstration, evening & pre-dinner sessions. The residential programmes could be organized at Hotels and outside venues.
What facilities do you offer at SCMS-COCHIN?
Do I get a certificate for the programme?
Yes. We will provide you a certificate for the programme
What is the methodology for training in executive development?
Pedagogical / Andragogic tools are matched to bridge the performance problems of individuals and organizations. We emphasize on learning by doing and participating. We have an assorted mix of exercises, role plays, simulation games, case studies, presentations to supplement the conventional lectures / demonstration methods.
What is the normal group size?
A typical group varies from 20 to 40 (exceptions are sometimes made). However an optimal group size could be about 25.
How is a typical programme day scheduled?
A normal day starts at 9:00 hours and goes on to 17.00 hours. The programmes where life skills like Yoga, meditation etc. are involved could start well before 7:00 am. Classes involving faculty are generally in the mornings; group exercises, seminars, presentations by participants are normally scheduled during afternoons. Preparation for the following days classes take place in groups or on individual basis in afternoons and evenings.
How do I sponsor a group?
Programmes are organized either on functional/Sectoral basis. Alternativelyprogrammes can be organized on an industry/organization basis after evaluating the client needs. You can download the MDP form from our website
What does the programme fee include?
The programme fee normally depends on and includes professional charges for initiation and conduct of courses. The other costs like food, boarding, cost of material are normally incremental.
How do organizations / individual pay fees(Mode for payment)
The payment has to be made in crossed cheques /D.D payable to SCMS-COCHIN,Prathap Nagar, Muttom, Ernakulam-683106.
Contact:
Director,
SCMS Centre for Research ,Training and Development
SCMS-COCHIN, PRATHAP NAGAR,
Muttom, Aluva, Cochin-683106.
Tel: +91 484 2623803, 2623804, 2623887
Fax: +91 484 2323885
mail: [email protected]/[email protected]
www.scmsgroup.org/
