S. Vishnu Sharma
HAL Management Academy has brought happy news for those students who have a strong interest in aviation sector.
The prestigious institute run by public sector undertaking Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has launched two post graduate diploma courses on 8 July.
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While one course launched by HAL Management Academy is PG diploma in Aviation Management, the other course is PG diploma in Production Management.
It is worth recollecting these two programmes brought out by HAL Management Academy are bound to have relevance amidst a situation where union government is keen on giving a boost to the aviation sector.
The impetus is on enhancing regional air connectivity through programmes like UDAAN. Added to this, stress is also on promoting Make in India in the defence sector besides ensuring promotion of aircraft Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul (MRO) segment.
All these would ensure good job prospects in various sectors related to civil aviation. The courses introduced by HAL Management Academy would be of relevance as these courses will prepare the candidates to be absorbed by civil aviation sector.
Sources further say, HAL Management Academy has been successfully offering executive post graduate diploma in aviation management (PGDAM) since 2018.
Taking a cue from the success of that programme, HAL Management Academy ventured ahead to offer more such programmes.
Subsequently, HAL Management Academy had applied permission with AICTE for approval to these two courses.
AICTE granted approval to the two programmes offered by HAL Management Academy after an intensive scrutiny. The two new courses started by HAL Management Academy are for graduates in engineering, sciences and computer science.
These programmes offered by HAL Management Academy is for two year duration and the last date to apply for is 31 July.
Candidates who are willing to apply for these two programmes can visit the official website of HAL Management Academy at ‘https://hal-india.co.in/HMA%20gets%20approval%20for%20new%20PGDM%20programs%20from%20AICTE/M__403’
And click the url present there ‘https://forms.gle/Fgw3evWnEvLVxQb6A’ This will lead to a form for pre-registering for the courses offered by HAL Management Academy.
Interested candidates have to fill the form and submit it to the HAL Management Academy. They would get a response from them at the earliest.
The pre-registration form can be directly reached at ‘https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXXW8VxHfv4cHfehcKXgTKWyfzPyqEJIsC28lVZYgql03PQA/viewform’
The programmes by HAL Management Academy are comprehensive in coverage of aerospace field and aviation Management with case studies well crafted and developed by the experienced faculty of HAL Management Academy with deep insights gained by HAL over many years.
HAL Academy regularly collaborates with IIMs and IITs to bring in the required domain expertise related to these courses.
The sources further say the fees for the courses is about Rs 6 lakhs which includes hostel and mess charges.
‘We want to start the programs in the second half of September 2020. Based on evolving situation, the academy will offer subjects for the first semester through online real time interactive class rooms if required,’ says Mr Alok Verma, Director (HR).
The academy has fully sanitized and safe hostel facilities with hygienic cafeteria are available for all the participants, he said.
The admission into these programmes by the academy will be through written test followed by interview either in person or online depending on COVID-19 situation.
The last date for submission of application is 31 July.
The Academy situated in Bengaluru is the nodal learning and development center offering technology and management development programs to various stakeholders in the Aerospace industry.
The Academy has tie ups with premier IIMs, IITs and other Institutes of repute both in India and abroad to offer advanced customized programs to meet the learning requirements of the participants.
HMA plays a key role in shaping the upcoming generation of Engineers and Technocrats by giving exposure to the latest trends in Engineering, Management and Industry.
HMA has designed specific courses to meet the requirements of faculty and students in the Engineering fraternity
blending advanced knowledge and Industry exposure to provide holistic learning opportunities.
HMA has state-of-art classrooms, breakaway rooms, computer labs and library. In addition, the campus houses the hostel accommodation, 800 seat state-of-the-art Auditorium, Sports block with Gymnasium, Swimming pool etc.
HMA provides residential learning opportunities for Executives, Professionals and Trainees.