Institute of Management and Computer Studies

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Institute of Management and Computer Studies (Imcost) is an Indian business school, in Thane, Maharashtra.

Parentage

Imcost is a part of the ASM family.Audyogyik Shikshan mandal (ASM) is an autonomous, non - profit making education body. The trust was setup in the year 1983 with the main aim of providing quality education to the student community.

Some of the other educational institutes under ASM are:

Institute of Business Management and Research (IBMR).
Institute of International Business and Research (IIBR).
Institute of Professional Studies (IPS)
College of Commerce, Science and IT. (CSIT).
Geetamata English Medium School. (GEMS).

History

Imcost was started in the year 2003 with the main aim of providing quality education and skilled manpower to the growing needs of the industry. IMCOST is located near Mulund Checknaka and a km away from Mulund Railway Station. Imcost being strategically located in the industrial belt leads to enhanced Industry-Institute linkages and makes it possible to practically apply the integrated learning pedagogy which includes industry visits, live projects, summer internships, applied research, case studies, industries/company analysis, event management, corporate presentations etc.

Mission

The mission is to strive to attain excellence in education so as to contribute to the Socio-economic transitions in the nation by presenting unique pedagogical opportunities aimed at developing outstanding effective, committed & dedicated socially responsible global managers & leaders who make valuable contributions to all levels of the corporate world and society.

Vision

To be a world class centre of learning that excels in management & Information Technology education, research, training and consultancy.

Academic Programmes

The course bouquet of Imcost consists of the following courses:

Masters in Management Studies (MMS)

Masters in Management Studies (MMS) is the flagship program of Imcost college. It is a two year full-time course in management studies, approved by AICTE and conducted under Mumbai University.

Masters in Computer Applications (MCA)

Masters in computer applications (MCA) is a three year full-time course in computer applications. It is approved by AICTE and conducted under Mumbai University.

Masters in Financial Management (MFM)

Masters in financial management (MFM) is a three year part-time course in management studies with finance specialisation, approved by AICTE and conducted under Mumbai University.

Masters in Human Resource Development Management (MHRDM)

Masters in Human Resource Development Management (MHRDM) is a three year part-time course in management studies with human resource specialisation. It is approved by AICTE and conducted under Mumbai University.

Masters in Marketing Management (MMM)

Masters in Marketing Management (MMM) is a three year part-time course in management studies with marketing specialisation. It is approved by AICTE and conducted under Mumbai University.

Bachelor in Management Studies (BMS)

Bachelor in management studies (BMS) is a three year full-time bachelor course in management studies. It is approved by AICTE and conducted under Mumbai University.

Campus

Towards these endeavors the Institute is committed to providing excellent infrastructure in its 56,000 sq. feet building consisting of: Library, Seminar Halls, Computer Laboratories, Sports facilities etc.

The Institute provides the following amenities:

Library

The in-house library has wide range of Management literature and extensive collection of periodicals, magazines and international business journals to make the student accessible to the latest and informative happenings in the business scenario as well as other recent affairs.

The Institute's library consists of study room, reading room which provides conducive environment for uninterrupted academic pursuit. In addition the library has good collection of business and educational newsletters and corporate annual reports. The library is well stocked with exclusive and wide range of Indian and International Management Books.

Computer laboratories

Hi-tech state of the art computer labs with over 60 P-IV computers having unlimited 128 kbit/s. leased line Internet access. The labs are equipped with all required licensed software.

Class rooms

The Institute has ample number of classrooms with black and white boards, podium, presentation aids. The classrooms are spacious, well ventilated providing natural lighting. The classroom has facility for connecting modern audiovisual equipment and all necessary tools required for presentations.

The teaching aids used include:

On-line Training
Use of LCD Projector
Use of OHP
Use of Pictures, Clippings and Transparencies
Exclusive use of Internet
Seminar Presentation by Students and Industrial Experts
Use of Video CD's and Cassettes
Industrial visits
Port visits

Canteen

The Canteen in the institute's premises catering to the students is the epitome of hygiene and quality food, suiting to the palate of every student who comes from various parts of the world to study under one roof. The college canteen offers something to meet everybody's needs. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly.

Sports facilities

A healthy body also leads to a sound mind. Realizing the need of physical exercises along with the strenuous academic curriculum the Institute facilitates the students for various indoor and outdoor sports.

Seminar hall & Conference room

The Institute has Seminar hall and Conference room wherein students & faculty can organize guest lectures, group discussion, workshops, presentations and other personality development programmes.

International Partners

ASM has a number of alliances with different industries, corporate, chambers of commerce, professional bodies and universities.

Some of them are:

Luton University, U.K.
Griffith college, Ireland.
Hochschule University of Applied Sciences, Bremen, Germany.
Computer Society of India.
Pune Management Association.
Bombay Management Association.

Events

Genesis

It is an annual Inter-college event organised by Imcost-M.M.S dept. in the month of February.

Khoj

It is an annual inter-college event organized by Imcost-M.C.A dept.

Mindspace

It is an annual college event held every year in the first week of March. The event consists of solving of a case by representatives of the industry.

Cells/Clubs

General Council

The Apex body of the college. The main role of this cell is to facilitate & co-ordinate all the different cells and ensure the smooth running of the different cells in the college.

'HR'uday

The Human Resource cell of Imcost.

'MARK'que

The Marketing cell of Imcost.

In'FIN'ity

The Finance cell of Imcost.

Club'IT'

The IT cell of Imcost.

'ORGAN'osys

The Guest Lectures, Seminars, etc. organiser cell of Imcost.

Career Management Centre

The Placement & Internship cell of Imcost. The main role of this cell is to arrange year round activities & efforts to arrange for the internships & placements for the students of the institute.

Knowledge Resource Centre

The Knowledge Dispenser cell of Imcost. The main role of this cell is to provide information to the various cells in the college. It acts as the core information provider to all the cells in the form of updates, notices etc.

External links

References

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