Prin L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research

About Prin L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research

Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Mumbai is a part of the Shikshana Prasaraka Mandali, Pune. The charitable trust - S P Mandali manages around 43 educational institutes in Maharashtra, prominent among them being, the Ruia College and Podar College of Commerce, Mumbai; the S.P. College, Pune apart from the Welingkar Institute of Management. It was setup in 1977 and is named after Prof. L.N. Welingkar past Principal of R.A. Podar College and an eminent educationist. The Welingkar Institute of Management has its Main Campus in Mumbai and a Welingkar Centre at Bangalore. The Mumbai campus has been modelled on the best Business Schools internationally and spreads over 1,40,000 sq. ft. and has large spaces for student interaction. The facilities offered are astounding ranging from a completely Wi-Fi campus to Yoga and meditation halls and fully equipped gymnasium for men and women, with a rock climbing experience, too.

Mumbai Campus - The Wi-Fi Welingkar campus is built on lines of some of the best B-schools in the world with a broad range of dedicated facilities. The educational experience is augmented by a sophisticated and continuously evolving IT system that seamlessly integrates technology throughout the campus. The facilities have been designed keeping in mind the flexibility needed to produce a continuous stream of innovations in education and research designed to meet-and anticipate-the evolving needs of business/ industry.

Facilities at Mumbai Campus:

Hostel Facilities - Separate hostels for boys and girls are available within 2 kms from the college, with 24*7 internet connectivity. Admissions are on first come first serve basis. Preference is given to non-localities.

Space Bar - Welingkar's very own retail store - the Space Bar where students can pick up memoir and other utilities. From items like T-shirts, umbrellas, water flasks to notepads, trendy college bags, stationary and other handy as well as fun stuff that a typical university student would possess, the Space Bar has it all.     

Classrooms & Audio-Visual facilities - All classrooms are air-conditioned and students have access to LCD and OHP for presentations. The classrooms are well equipped with audio facilities like sound systems, Internet access, video conferencing etc., which enables students to interact with business schools across the globe.

IT Infrastructure - The computer lab is well equipped with relevant packages like SPSS, CIMM, Capital line 2000 and Prowess. Pentiums are connected through LAN systems with Windows 2000 server. The institute offers full time lease line Internet facilities to all its students.     

Library - The Welingkar Library, is more than two decades old, is a treasure house of knowledge and information. The institution has an independent library, which has over 20,200 books on various aspects of management. In addition, the library boasts of around 120 Indian & International Journals (5000 online Journals) and a varied collection of non-book material in the form of Audio, Video Cassettes, CD-ROMs and online Databases. The Library is fully automated with bar-code system, which helps the readers to access the information readily. The Library is fully automated with bar-code system, which helps the readers to access the information readily.
 
Information centre - Welingkar aspires to pre-empt the future and keep up with the changing time. With this objective the computer laboratory is well equipped with relevant packages like SPSS, CIMM, Capital line 2000 and Prowess. Pentiums are connected through LAN systems with Windows NT server. The institute offers full time ISDN Internet facilities to all its students.

Office for International Students - The institute has set up an office at the institute, which caters specially to the various needs and requests from students travelling from faraway lands.

Technology Snap Shot - Welingkar institute is creating a state of art information Systems set-up consisting of Gigabit Ethernet Backbone and fast Ethernet to the desktop.

It includes:

• 2mbps leased line along with a caching server.
• The ISDN backup is automatic to ensure 0 downtime from the institute connectivity interface.
• 450 nodes to be in place.
• Wireless LAN access in MDP, Boardroom, Auditorium.
• Complete fibre backbone.
• Data centre of 325 sq ft having mail server, RAS server etc.
• Students dial in into the server through the RAS server and can view the books available in the library, the institute is also tying up with a logistics company to provide delivery of these books.
• Classrooms with the facility of video conferencing.

Amphitheatre - An innovative set-up with open air seating, the amphitheatre provides a platform for students to showcase their artistic and creative talents among other things. In the process, they get an opportunity to improve their public speaking abilities, enhance communication skills & develop their overall personality.

Auditorium - The auditorium is well-equipped and is at par with what the best management institutes in the world provide. It is used extensively for seminars, panel discussions, meetings and gatherings.

Brainstorm Room - Learning is basically sharing, and group discussion helps to satiate this need. The brainstorm room is a platform where the communication skills of the students are harnessed and developed. This room serves the purpose of conducting discussions, whereby some members from the corporate interact with a small group of students on various live cases and business related issues. Students can also use this room while working on various projects, presentations etc.
    
Yoga & Meditation Cell - The Yoga and Meditation cell organizes programs conducted by eminent instructors. Given the high levels of stress in today’s highly competitive environment, it’s a perfect way to relax the body, mind and soul.

Recreation Centre - The recreation centre is a charging hub for students and faculty. They can play a game of table tennis or pool to let their muscles loose or a game of chess and carom to stimulate their grey matter. The recreation centre also houses a fully equipped gymnasium and an artificial rock climbing wall.

Cafeteria - The Cafeteria not only provides a vibrant atmosphere and unleaded fuel for the day but is an effective way to put forth a new method called the "Cafeteria approach". This is a new method of learning in an informal manner. It helps in nurturing interpersonal skills among students.

innoWE - Mumbai's first innovation Lab initiated by the Welingkar Institute of Management is a hub of business ideas for the future. At innoWE, students and faculty cover various aspects of study viz. study on social innovation, innovations in finance, business model innovation, product design innovation among others. InnoWe will also address different topics & issues which are not considered or otherwise neglected by local bodies or public authority services so far in its pursuit to find interesting, workable and completely different solutions. Innowe is a beginning on the journey Welingkar has taken to imbibe design principles into business thinking.

GroWel - GroWel originates from the thought, "Growing Well at Welingkar…" This initiative is meant to assist the students having diverse backgrounds and abilities achieve their highest level of personal growth. GroWel works in partnership with faculty, staff, professionals, industrial professionals and the surrounding community to enhance student learning inside and outside the classroom. For more info - http://www.welingkar.org/Welingkar/v1/campus/Campus_growel.asp?br=0&section=Campus

Education Loans - HDFC Bank is happy to offer Education Loans to students who will secure admission to the Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research. Know more - http://www.welingkar.org/Welingkar/v1/home/Education_loans.pdf


Bengaluru Campus - The Bengaluru Campus is a demonstration of our intent. To nuture leaders for tomorrow, to collaborate and to innovate. Welingkar has set-up a state-of-the-art campus in the heart of the city. This sprawling campus with the latest amenities and skilled faculty will embody the values that Welingkar stands for. For more info - http://www.welingkar.org/Welingkar/v1/Bangalore_Campus/Campus_infrastructure.asp?br=0&section=Bangalore_Campus

Facilities at Bengaluru Campus:

• Classrooms & Audio-Visual facilities.
• IT Centre.
• Library.

Bengaluru Campus Address

102/103, Electronic City Phase 1, Next to Telephone Exchange, Hosur Road, Bengaluru-560100

Welingkar - Electronic city campus
Tel : 080-42678300 (primary number)
Tel : 080-28521066/28522514 (alternate numbers)
Fax : 080-41742108

Welingkar - City Office (Welingkar Bengaluru Campus)
Tel: 91-080-41303781/ 41303782
Fax: 91-080-41303784

Welingkar Institute of Management Centres

Centre for Retail Studies - These are located in Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi and Kolkata. 

Welingkar Research Centre - The Welingkar Research Centre (WRC) is an initiative undertaken by the Welingkar Institute as part of its commitment to corporates and its student community.The research findings are disseminated directly through publications, conferences or seminars and indirectly through case studies and course development for MBA, PhD and Executive Education Programs. 

Common Facilities
     
Career Management Cell - CMC plays an important role right from selecting students for the MBA programs, their induction and orientation, summer internships, mid-term projects, right to their final placements. CMC also undertakes various academic and non-academic initiatives so that students are well equipped to meet varied industry requirements. The CMC also networks with the Institutes's alumni for creating more career opportunities. Managing Corporate - Institute interface is an important responsibility of this Centre. The CMC is also involved in brand building activities for the Institute. Besides collecting internal and external feedback from various bodies to bring about continuous improvement in student activities.

Research Initiatives - The establishment of The Welingkar Research Centre, has helped us provide an excellent forum for delivering industry relevant research reports and offering advisory services besides facilitating Internships for students on industry research and consultancy projects. It is also involved in integrating research activities with teaching and management development programs.

Global Internships - Students at Welingkar, have gained valuable experience interacting with corporates and faculty abroad besides getting exposure to international management practices and global trends. Several students have interned in USA, Germany, Japan, Dubai, Kenya, Ghana and other countries.

International Tie-ups - Welingkar has tied up with several renowned universities across the globe to promote a global working relationship among the student community and to expose them to international business practices. The Fox School of Business, USA, Hamamatsu University, Japan, CASS Graduate School Of International Management, Belgium, Nottingham Trent University, UK & Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University UK are some of the many names.

Corporate Interface - Welingkar regularly organizes interactive sessions for its students with leading luminaries of the corporate world. We are also associated with a number of leading industry bodies including CII, CRISIL, AMDISA, AACSB, IMC etc.

Innovative Practices - Over the years the institute has initiated several innovative practices that have added to the effectiveness of education process. For more info - http://www.welingkar.org/welingkar/v1/AboutUs/AboutUs_competencies.asp?br=0&section=About%20Us

Alumni and CaraWAN Online - The benefits of an MBA are just beginning when you complete the program and our commitment continues as your career develops. As well as giving access to the alumni network - CaraWAN; one can also have access to a range of prestigious Welingkar events, like the International Speaker series, workshops, guest lectures etc. These events give you the opportunity to share the wisdom of industry experts and to network with professionals from other industries. Know more - http://alumni.welingkar.org:8100/welingkar/index.jsp

Achievements

Accreditations and Recognitions:

1. SAQS (South Asian Quality Assurance System).
2. National Board of Accreditation (NBA).
3. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi.
4. Mumbai University.
5. HRD Ministry, Government of India.
6. Accredited by National Board of Accreditation - NBA

International Accreditation:

• First A Grade Management Institute to have obtained ISO 9002:1994 chapter in 2000, certified by BVQI. Upgraded to ISO 9001:2000 in 2002.
• AACSB (in progress, mentor assigned).
• EQUIS (in progress).
• First A Grade Management Institute to have obtained ISO 9002:1994 chapter in 2000, certified by BVQI. Upgraded to ISO 9001:2000 in 2002.

Rankings:

1. Ranked 1st in Infrastructure, 2nd in Academic Excellence and Industry Interface, 3rd in West India and 4th in Top 10 most promising B-Schools category by Silicon India B-School Survey 2009.
2. Ranked 4th in the Recruiters category, 3rd in Mumbai and 15th in the Best B-Schools category by Business Today 2009
3. Ranked 15th in the Best B-Schools category by India Today 2009
4. Ranked 9th in the private B-School category and Top10 B-School in West Zone category, 5th in Top B-Schools in Metros and 21st in Top 75 B-Schools category by The B-School Survey 2009 conducted by Outlook.
5. Ranked 8th in the private B-School category by Outlook in the B-School Survey 2008, 3rd in Student Exchange Programme category, 7th in Faculty Exchange Programme category and 16th in Top 50 B-Schools category.
6. India Today in their Best Business Schools survey 2008 ranked us 10th for "Aspiring MBAs".
7. Ranked 10th among the top 50 best B-school in India by Mint, the leading business journal on 12th September 2008.
8. 23rd by Business Today in the B-School Ranking, 2008.
9. Ranked 15th nationally, 5th as per Recruiters and 3rd by Functional Heads and Young Executive (Best Business School survey conducted by Business Today 2007).
10. Received Dr. J. J Irani Award for the Best Management Institute in September,2006.
11. 10th in the private B-School category by Outlook in the B-School Survey, 2006 and 5th in the Global linkages category.
12. Ranked 3rd in the state of Maharashtra and 4th in networking in the Top B-Schools Business World Cosmode Survey, 2005.
13. Ranked 14th in South Asia in 'Asia best MBA Schools 2004' as per 'Asia Inc', leading Singapore based business and views.

Awards:

Honoured with The Dewang Mehta Business Award, 2008 in the following categories:

• Business School which encourages Innovations that lead to better development
• Business School Leadership Award
• Business School with Best Academic Input (Syllabus) in Marketing and Retail / Services.
• The award is in recognition of leadership, development, innovation and industry interface of business schools. The Dewang Mehta Business Award recognizes talent and leadership amongst the Business Schools across india.

1. Best Management Institute of the Year by the 'Bombay Management Association' in 2004.
2. Profiled 7th in India for 'Executive Education' by Hindustan Times.
3. Selected as A+: Level 1 Management Institute by Business India, 2004.