RIMSR is a dedicated center for quality management education located in Bangalore. RIMSR offers an MBA Program for professionals and graduate students. RIMSR is affiliated to Brenau University, Georgia, USA. The Governing Council of RIMSR is headed by Prof. (Dr.) S.Sadagopan, Director, International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore, and Dr. S.S. Chandrashekar Formerly Executive Director, KSFC & RIMSR & other distinguished professionals drawn from industry, banking and other fields. Brenau University USA ranked in TOP 10 Universities in Management programs. Institute offers world class online & full time MBA program with specialization in Project Management, International Business, Healthcare Management, Human Resource Management, General Management It's an 18 month, 17 course, 49 credit Master Degree program. *refer www.rimsr.in for more info.

1. Indian Affiliate of Brenau University
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2. What you should expect from
BRENAU & RIMSR
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Commitment to helping you succeed
Honesty
Empathy
Understanding
Many, Many Challenges
Opportunity to learn
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3. ACHIEVING SUCCESS STARTS WITH
EARNING A DEGREE @ BRENAU
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4. Brenau’s Mission
Brenau University challenges students to live
extraordinary lives of personal and professional
fulfillment. As students pursue undergraduate
and graduate degrees or non-degree programs at
Brenau campuses and online, each prepares for a
lifetime of intellectual accomplishment and
appreciation of artistic expression through a
curriculum enriched by the liberal arts, scientific
inquiry and global awareness.
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5. The 4 Portals
• World Understanding
• Scientific & Analytic
Curiosity
• Artistic & Creative
Imagination
• Communication &
Language Fluency
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6. Brenau University is led by
Dr. Ed Schrader, its Ninth President, who
has held the position since January 2005.
Dr. Schrader is an illustrious leader,
visionary and an educator of international
repute.
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7. Dr. William S. Lightfoot is the Dean of
College of Business and Mass
Communication, Brenau University.
Graduated in Electrical Engineering from
the University of North Carolina, Chapel
Hill. Holds an MBA and Ph.D. in
Management. He was an entrepreneur,
manager, scholar, and now a celebrated
professor. In short, he is an epitome of
“management in action.”
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8. About Brenau
4 Colleges
• Art & Humanities
• Health Sciences
• Education
• Business & Mass
Communication
US Locations
• North Atlanta
• South Atlanta
• Augusta
• Gainesville – Main Campus
• King’s Bay
Global Partners
• India - RIMSR
• Europe
• China
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9. Accreditation of Brenau
University
Regional Accreditation By:
Southern Association of Colleges & Schools
Empowered to award Baccalaureate,
Graduate, and Doctoral Degrees &
Certifications.
SACS is the accrediting body of the
Department of Education, Government of
the USA and recognized by the
Government of India.
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10. Accreditations of Brenau’s MBA Program
The International Assembly for Collegiate
Business Education
Accreditation Council for Business Schools
and Programs
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11. About RIMSR
• Rangnekar Institute of Management Studies
and Research (RIMSR), is a dedicated center
for quality management education.
• A registered education trust.
• Established in July 2007, initially operated as
Education and Financial Services.
• It is affiliated to Brenau University,
Gainesville, Georgia, USA.
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12. RIMSR is a tribute to Sri Sharu S
Rangnekar, a renowned Indian
management educator.
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13. • The motto of RIMSR is to cause sustainable
development of society through quality
education, training and research.
• It is a professionally managed academic
institution known for its good governance and
transparency.
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14. • The following are the objectives of RIMSR:
– Impart quality management education at undergraduate, post-graduate and doctoral levels.
– Establish research facility in management studies.
– Instill superior managerial skills, knowledge and
attitude in students and researchers to make
them efficient and effective managers.
– Become a role-model management institution in
the country.
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15. • To realize these objectives, the institution has
a governing council represented by
distinguished professionals drawn from
various fields. In effect, these professionals
provide guidance and oversee the operations
of the Institute.
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16. Governing Council of RIMSR
 Prof.S.Sadagopan, Director, International Institute of
Information Technology, Bangalore – Head-Mentor
 Mr. Pundi Narasimham, President/CEO, Novus STS
Inc., Atlanta, USA – Member
 Mr. Prathap Singh, VP Marketing and PR, Novus STS
Inc., Atlanta, USA – Member
 Mr. C.B.Rama Prakash, CEO, PR Financial Services &
Investment Banking, B’lore – Member
 Dr. S.S. Chandrashekar, formerly Executive Director
of KSFC & RIMSR
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17. – RIMSR is equipped
with AC lecture halls
with the required
audio-visual aids.
• Optimum facilities for
about 100 students in
the present campus
– Wi-Fi campus and
Video-Conferencing.
– An auditorium,
cafeteria and in-door
games.
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18. RIMSR’S Faculty
Scholar practioners drawn
from industry, banking,
insurance companies,
academic institutions and
training centers are the
faculty members of RIMSR.
Highly experienced in their
areas of specializations with
good teaching skills. Faculty
members are screened and
accredited by Brenau
University.
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19. The MBA Program
• The MBA program of Brenau University offered by
RIMSR is flexible and fast-track, designed to
maximize your learning experience. This format
allows students to finish their degree in 18 months
or earlier or later.
• Supported by Learning Management Systems of
Brenau – “Blackboard” & RIMSR’s – “Drona”, and
backed by our team of accredited faculty, and
experienced Scholar Practitioners, students are able
to benefit from the exceptional level of teaching
excellence found in American Institutions.
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20. MBA – Specialization
• Specialization in any
one of the following
disciplines
– General Management
– Human Resources
Management
– Health Care
Management
– International Business
– Project Management
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• 5 Courses
• 15 credits
• Rural project work for 1
week
• Short-duration project
work for 2 weeks
• Long-duration project
work for 4 weeks
• 2 weeks of study
abroad
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21. MBA – Eligibility
• Bachelor’s degree in first division from a
recognized University
• GPA> 2.5 (or equivalent)
• TOFEL score of 550+ or
• IELTS score of 5.5+ or
• Grades of C or higher on English courses at
the University level
• Work experience/Entrepreneurial experience
preferred.
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22. Application Requirements: MBA
International & RIMSR’s Applications
Passport (Copy) – for study in US
Proof of Financial Ability – for study in US
Original Transcripts
Successful completion of relevant coursework
and external examinations
• Other as noted at www.rimsr.in and
www.brenau.edu
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23. MBA - Program Options
Options
Duration
Academic
Work
Project
Work &
OPT*
Total No.
of Weeks
Location
City
Program
Type
Lectures
Classes
18
Months
65
Weeks
7
Weeks
72
Weeks
RIMSR’s
Campus
Bangalore
On
Campus
Daily On
Campus
10 am
to
5 pm
II ONLINE @ RIMSR
18
Months
65
Weeks
7
Weeks
72
Weeks
RIMSR’s
Campus
Bangalore
Hybrid
Week
Ends On
Campus
6 pm
to
9 pm
III OUT OF TOWNERS
18
Months
65
Weeks
7
Weeks
72
Weeks
As per
student’s
choice
As per
student’s
choice
Online
With
lecture
Support
Quarterly
On
Campus
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IV FULL TIME @
BRENAU
18
Months
48
Weeks
24
Weeks
72
Weeks
BRENAU
Gainesville,
USA
On
Campus
Daily On
Campus
As per
Brenau
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FULL TIME @ RIMSR
****Online lectures on Brenau's LMS can be taken at convenience. Once a quarter lectures/seminars/case study discussions/symposia will
be organized for 7 days between 10 am & 5 pm. Additional invites will be extended for guest lectures by academic luminaries.
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24. MBA - Fee Structure
Options
Fee in
INR
Fee in
US $
Technology
Fee in $
Housing or
Hostel
Other
Expenditure
I
FULL TIME @ RIMSR
2,75,000
8,000
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INR 90,000
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II
ONLINE @ RIMSR
2,75,000
8,000
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III
OUT OF TOWNERS
2,75,000
8,000
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IV
FULL TIME @ BRENAU
23,350
450
US $ 11,428
Health Insurance
Graduation Fee
Books & Food
Travel
Other Fees
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25. MEET BRENAU’S FACULTY
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26. Dawn Keig is an MBA and a Certified
Project Management Professional by PMI,
USA. She is the Program Director-Project
Management and Assistant Professor of
Project Management, Brenau University.
Dawn has held several leadership
positions in multi-nationals and large
corporate houses and has over 25 years of
experience on a global basis.
Marc Cool is an MAT, MBA and a
Certified Project Management Professional
by PMI, USA. He is the Project DirectorInternational Programs and Visiting
Instructor-Project Management, Brenau
University.
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27. Dr. Jim Whitlock
Dr. Whitlock has over 30 years
experience in the healthcare industry
in a wide range of positions including
President/CEO of major medical
centers in California, Georgia and
Tennessee.
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Dr. John Adams
Dr. Adams holds a Ph.D.. in
Business Administration from
Syracuse University. He was the
first Professor of Project
Management in the United States,
and he founded the first U.S.
Master of Project Management
Degree Program at a nationally
accredited institution, Western
Carolina University.
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28. Meet Brenau’s Graduate…Dr. Gale Allen –
Strategic Planning Director for the NASA Mission
to Mars.
Other employers:
•AT&T
•Center for Disease
Control
•Coca Cola
•CNN
•FedEx
•General Motors
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•Hewlett Packard
•Home Depot
•Husgvarna
•IBM
•KPMG
•Martha Stewart
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•Martin Marietta
Materials
•Microsoft
•Northrop
Grumman
•Panasonic
•SunTrust
•Wachovia
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29. Awards, Rankings, and Recognition
For the fifth consecutive year
the magazine U.S. News &
World Report ranked 132-yearold Brenau University among
the top 10 best education
values in the Southeast.
The Princeton Review has
consistently listed Brenau
as one of the "Best
Southeastern Colleges."
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30. For Admissions
Contact:
Harsha Kestur
Director, RIMSR
director@rimsr.in
+91-80-2340-9795
Or 9845030683
www.rimsr.in
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