PGD-IPTMA 2009 PG Diploma in Intellectual Property and Technology Management in Agriculture by NAARM, Hyderabad:
Rajendranagar, Hyderabad 500 407
PG Diploma in Intellectual Property and Technology Management in Agriculture (PGD-IPTMA)
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About NAARM
The National Academy of Agriculture Research Management (NAARM) was established in 1976, at Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, to fulfill the important need for an institution of management in agricultural research and education. NAARM is one of the five National Institutes of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi, the apex body of the country for promoting agricultural research, education and extension education. The Academy has highly qualified and distinguished faculty.
Course Highlights
The one-year fully residential course offers opportunity to systematically study the subject of Intellectual property (IP) and Technology Management in Agriculture. The curriculum is designed with the help of leading experts from the Academia including Law Schools, Government, Private Sector and KPOs with a focus on building strong linkages with the corporate sector, research institutions, statutory and regulatory bodies.
Course Content
The course includes key modules on general management, intellectual property law and technology and innovation management covering topics on national and international policy as well as legal and administrative aspects including case studies. The course is also designed to provide an overall understanding of various stages of technology development and transfer in agriculture sector. Intricacies of IP management and innovation life cycle process towards entrepreneurship development would be explained through appropriate tools and techniques.
Teaching Methods
Interactive lectures (through web casting, and class room) with live case studies and illustrations, simulation-based practical sessions, assignments and moot court will form the basis of the teaching methodology. Project work and internship with identified institutions including law firms, industry, IP and technology management related institutions in public and private sector will be undertaken.
Eligibility
Minimum of 60% or equivalent CGPAin undergraduate degree* in any branch of Agriculture and allied sciences, engineering & technology; Postgraduate in science and allied biological sciences *For SC/ST/OBC/PH (50% or Above)
Admission Process
§ Application forms may be filled as per the format given along side or downloaded from website http://www.naarm.ernet.in/. The filled application form may be mailed by speed post or courier to the Director, National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad -500 407 along with the application fee.
§ Application may also be sent through Fax (040-24581429 /040-24581453 / 040-24015912) with a copy of the DD. Applicants sending through fax may retain the DD towards application fee and bring it to the test centre on the date of examination.
§ Applicants eligible for the test will be informed through announcement on NAARM website and through phone/email/post.
§ Further Selection will be through Written Test, Group Discussion (GD)and Interview at Five locations (Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata& Mumbai).
Distinct features
§ The course is first of its kind.
§ Students will get access to NAARM's proven and advanced courses in Intellectual Property, Technology
Development and Management etc., which NAARM currently imparts to various institutions under National
Agricultural Research System.
§ The course fee includes one year boarding & lodging at NAARM's hostel and a Laptop.
§ Access to digital library and subscribed search engines.
§ Faculty includes experts from NAARM and leading Industry, Research Institutions and Law Schools.
§ Career guidance towards internship and placements will be facilitated.
Infrastructure Facilities
§ Large lush green 50 hectare campus near Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad
§ On-campus hospital facilities
§ Comfortable hostels with single seated well-furnished rooms
§ Well-equipped classrooms with latest audio-visual aids
§ Wi-Fi access in both classrooms and hostels
§ Excellent indoor & outdoor sports facilities
§ Well-equipped Library
§ Bank within the campus
IMPORTANT DATES
Last date for submission of applications : Dec. 15, 2008
Written Test, GD &Interview : Dec. 21-22, 2008
Results : Dec. 30, 2008
Course Start Date : Jan. 20, 2009
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