IIGJ signs MoU with Welingkar Institute to Introduce Management studies in its 3 years Graduate Program
The year 2016-17 will be the first academic year to offer these courses
Mumbai, 5th May 2016:
Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ) Mumbai , a project of
the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC), has
come-up with a one of its kind 3 Year Graduate Program in Jewellery
Design & Manufacturing Techniques with an introduction to Management
studies in collaboration with Welingkar Institute of Management. With
these courses in the offering, IIGJ will be the first institute in the
country to offer a complete graduate course on Gems and Jewellery
including Operations Management for the emerging Jewellery Professional
& Entrepreneurs.
The academic year 2016-17 will be the first year of this course and the admission process is already in progress.
While commenting during the press conference Mr Vasant Mehta, Chairman, IIGJ Mumbai,
was certain that this programme would definitely be accepted by the
aspiring youth who are keen to make their career in the Jewellery
Industry. He further mention that it is appropriate that this Institute
is venturing for this Programme considering that it is also the first of
its kind to introduce intensive academic course for professional in
Jewellery Industry almost more than 12 years ago.
Mr Praveenshankar Pandya, Chairman, GJEPC,
said, “IIGJ has been fundamental in creating and nurturing the future
of the gems and jewellery industry. The gems and jewellery industry has
been growing rapidly over the years due to domestic and international
demands and we are on the cusp of shortage of skilled staff in the
industry. Most of the jewellers in the industry are of multiple
generations. With such professional management courses we can bring new
talent in the industry as well as the existing talent can be groomed.”
Also, Prof. Dr Iyer- Dean, Welingkar Institute of Management,
said, “We are happy to partner with IIGJ to offer India’s first
graduate programme in Gems and Jewellery. We at Welingkar have always
believed in building a pool of talent who can be industry leaders of
tomorrow. With these courses we will be able to contribute in the
nation’s “Make In India” initiative, as skilled and trained work force will always be required in the gems and jewellery industry.”
BA in Jewellery Design & Manufacturing Techniques and Diploma in Jewellery Techniques & Management, are the full three year programmes for students with minimum Higher Secondary qualification (12th
standard) in any stream. They are 6 semester courses; with each
semester of 6 months period. In initial semesters, the syllabus for
these courses includes introduction of jewellery, fundamentals of
design, manufacturing and technology, introduction of diamond grading,
jewellery designing, merchandising research etc. Gradually, the syllabus
further covers specialization in design, manufacturing and
merchandising, personality and skill development, jewellery management,
sales & marketing etc; in later stages of semesters. The last
semester has been dedicated for students for a full 6 months of
internship with reputed and established jewelers or manufacturers.
IIGJ
offers several other intensive courses for specific career in Jewellery
Industry extending from 6 months to 1 year in Jewellery Design,
Manufacturing & Cad all with a benefit of on the job training. The
institute aims at nurturing the fresh talent who wish to pursue career
in the gems and jewellery industry.
Post
Graduate Diploma in jewellery Techniques & Management is designed
specifically keeping in mind the knowledge required to train an aspirant
to become an entrepreneur. Whereas other short term courses in CAD,
Manufacturing, Merchandising, Diamond Grading & Gemology are
designed for up gradation & skill enhancement courses which enable
the students to learn key skills sets of the Industry there by allowing
them to be placed in the Industry with professional skill sets.
Apart
from regular jewellery educational classes for students, the Institute
also conducts customized courses for working professionals, jewellery
manufacturing and retailing companies (e.g.Titan Industries Ltd. ),
Financial Institutions and BIS sponsored Gold appraisal courses. Years
of experience of conducting diverse jewellery functional training
programs, has given the Institute the wherewithal to conduct any tailor
made- need based training programmes for strategic and competitive
advantages for profitable fiscal results.
About Indian Institute of Gems and Jewellery:
Indian
Institute of Gems and Jewellery (IIGJ), an initiative of GJEPC, under
the aegis of Ministry of Commerce & Industries. The Institute is
fortunate to have its own fully air-conditioned standalone four storied
building, with a total built- up area of over 12000 Sq. ft. The campus
reflects a commitment to quality and dedication to the creative and
intellectual needs of students. The educational needs of the students
are also promoted in unprecedented experiences of academic energy,
exploration and challenges. The Institute is in its 12th year of
existence and over 8000 students have passed out from various
educational courses.
At
IIGJ, a student's education doesn't end at the classroom door. The
Institute provides an incredible variety of opportunities for students
to enhance and supplement in-class learning with hands-on experiences in
top jewellery companies, a list which will read like the who’s who of
the jewellery industry.
The
Institutes educational programs are well supported by 16 full time
qualified and experienced faculties and professionals from the industry
are also invited as guest speakers. Three CAD labs with an overall
capacity of 100 computer stations with all licensed 3D design
software, two design studios, a 45 station work bench training setup
for jewellery manufacturing, 3D CAM printer, Laser welder and Fisher XRF
laser spectroscope are some of the other state of the art facilities
available at the institute. The Institute also has its own 60 seater
air conditioned auditorium with audio-visual support.
IIGJ
has recently restructured its courses to bring it in line with the
requirement of the industry. The courses are now more intensive and
comprehensive aiming to bring out the best in each individual.
Management studies has been added as a core subject to make the students
fully industry ready.
Andheri and Tardeo are the two facilities in Mumbai of the IIGJ institute.
About GJEPC
The
Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) was set up by the
Ministry of Commerce and industry, Government of India (GoI) in 1966. It
was one of several Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) launched by the
Indian Government, to boost the country’s export thrust, when India’s
post-Independence economy began making forays in the international
markets. Since 1998, the GJEPC has been granted autonomous status. The
GJEPC is the apex body of the gems & jewellery industry and today it
represents over 6,000 exporters in the sector. With headquarters in
Mumbai, the GJEPC has Regional Offices in New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai,
Surat and Jaipur, all of which are major centres for the industry. It
thus has a wide reach and is able to have a closer interaction with
members to serve them in a direct and more meaningful manner. Over the
past decades, the GJEPC has emerged as one of the most active EPCs, and
has continuously strived to both expand its reach and depth in its
promotional activities as well as widen and increase services to its
members.
For more information on the release contact:
Priyanka Tarkar
Indian Institute of Gems and Jewellery
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