PGEMP Rules and Regulation - Evaluation

3. MECHANISM FOR EVALUATION

3.1     Methodology

Evaluation is a continuous process covering both the on-campus and off-campus periods. The emphasis is more on learning by doing than memory-based examinations. Participants are evaluated in each course on different components including:

·         Class tests

·         Individual off campus assignments

·         Group work submissions

·         Unannounced quizzes

·         Simulations

·         Comprehensive exams at the end of the phase

While calculating grades 40% weight is given to off-campus assignments and 60% to work done on campus including exams, group work. The weightage for on campus individual components of evaluation in each course is determined by course faculty.

3.2    Credits

The PGEMP will carry a total of 49 credits distributed over 4 phases as under:

No. of credits

A.   Pre Foundation Phase                                                               4

B.    Foundation Phase                                                                                12

C.    Integration Phase                                                                     15

D.   Customization Phase                                                                18

       Total                                                                                       49

The allocation of credits for each phase is based on the number of learning hours for each subject in the phase including the on campus and off campus learning hours. The on-campus learning hours are based on the duration time for class sessions, group work, simulations etc while the off campus learning hours covers the time required for assignments, projects, and self-study.

3.2.1        Subject-wise credit breakdown

	Subject	Credit
Pre Foundation:
	Financial Accounting	1.0
	Micro Economics	1.0
	Management by Facts	2.0
	(A)…	4.0
Foundation:
	Financial Management	3.0
	Marketing Management	2.5
	Operations Management	2.5
	Business Environment	1.5
	Cost Management	1.0
	People & Performance	1.5
	(B)…	12.0
Integration:
	Financial Management	3.5
	Marketing Management	3.5
	Operations Management	2.5
	Business Strategy	2.0
	Business Environment	2.0
	People & Performance	1.5
	(C)…	15.0
Customization:
	Negotiations	1.5
	International Business	1.5
	Strategic Management	1.5
	Decision Analysis (simulation)	1.5
	Towards Managerial Effectiveness	1.5
	Project Dissertation	6.0
	Secondary Research	1.5
	Electives(2)	3.0
	(D)…	18.0
	(A+B+C+D)	49.0

3.3     Grading System

At the end of each phase, participants are awarded letter grades, which represent the weighted average of marks obtained in various segments of evaluation

   In addition, minus (-) signs against any of the above letter grades may be added to indicate qualitative differences in performance. The numerical values of letter-grades along with indications of levels of performance are as below

Letter Grade	Grade Point
A	4.0	Excellent
A-	3.5
B	3.0	Good
B-	2.5
C	2.0	Satisfactory
D	1.0	Low Pass
F	0	Fail

 

3.3.1    Grade Distribution

A system of relative grading is followed. The grades awarded by faculty will follow the suggested distribution indicated below for all courses that have a class size of more than 20 participants.

Letter Grade	% of Class
A	5 - 10
A-	10 – 15
B	15 – 20
B-	20 – 25
C	25 – 30
D	5 – 15 or as required
F	as required

                                               

3.3.2 Successful Completion

To successfully complete the program, all of the following criteria have to be fulfilled

·         Participant shall obtain a weighted average CGPA of 2.0 across all four phases

·         The GPA can fall below 2.0 in one of the four phases (but not below 1.5) while meeting the criterion of average 2.0 CGPA.

In addition, a participant should fulfill the following conditions:                              

a)      He / she should not obtain a ‘F’ in more than Four courses across all phases (4 F)

b)      He / she should not obtain a ‘D’ in more than eight courses across all phases provided that he / she does not obtain F in any other course  (8 D)

c)      He / she should not obtain a ‘D’ in more than six courses across all phases if he / she has already obtained a ‘F’ in one course. (1 F + 6 D)

d)     He / she should not obtain a ‘D’ in more than Four courses across all phases if he / she has already obtained a ‘F’ in two courses. (2 F + 4 D)

e)      He / she should not obtain a ‘D’ in more than two courses across all phases if he / she has already obtained a ‘F’ in three courses. (3 F + 2 D)

·         An F or a D in any course is treated as full F or full D irrespective of whether the course weightage is full credit or half credit or more than one credit.

·         It is participant’s responsibility to satisfactorily complete all the academic requirements including the minimum no. of credits for successfully completing the program.

·         Anybody found indulging in unfair means during the course of an examination or any other act of misdeed / tampering that may be revealed at a later point of time, shall be awarded ‘F’ Grade in that particular course in addition to initiation of disciplinary action.  The final decision taken will depend on the severity of the act and may even lead to rustication.  The decision of the Director / Academic Committee will be final and binding on the participant.

·         The grades given by an instructor on any segment of evaluation are final.  The instructor will not be called upon to justify the grades.  A participant who desires clarification of his/her grade must request in writing for re-evaluation to the PGEMP office. 

3.3.3 Award of Certificate

The “Post Graduate Executive Management Program” certificate will be awarded to such PGEMP participants at the end of the course, who in the judgment of the faculty have fulfilled all criteria, conditions and requirements for the award at the Institute’s Annual Graduation held at the end of each academic year.

3.3.4  Time Limit for Completion of the Program

A participant shall fulfill the requirements for successfully completing the Post Graduate Executive Management Program (PGEMP) within maximum thirty-six months from the date of his/her admission into the program.

4.  FEEDBACK MECHANISM

a)      Sponsoring Companies will be informed of a participant’s performance on both academic and non-academic criteria.

b)      PGEMP Office will provide continuous feedback to participants about their performance on the basis of on campus and off campus deliverables.

c)      Participants are expected to give feedback on assignment when they upload assignments on site.

d)     Participants are expected to give feedback on faculty, course and program. Administration for each contact on the last day of the contact.

e)      Mentors of participants are expected to give feedback on

·         The quality of the application exercise in terms of the usefulness for learning

·         The performance of the mentee in the practical application exercise- Acceptable or unacceptable