EMDI Institute of Media and Communication

About EMDI Institute of Media and Communication

EMDI is the pioneer in launching industry-relevant training in Event Management in India in the year 2002 and in UAE in 2004. It is the only Career Hub that has a Global presence with its own campuses. We are also pioneers in offering India’s first ever industry-relevant training in Sports Management and Wedding Planning. EMDI now offers New Age Career courses in Event Management & Experiential Marketing; Advertising, Public Relations, and Digital Media; Sports Management and Wedding Planning. With international opportunities, EMDI offers a truly global experience.

EMDI embodies ‘Of the Industry, by the Industry, for the Industry’! The EMDI journey is filled with memorable moments and magical milestones. Our 8,500+ global alumni, several of them at senior positions across Media houses and Sports Management Companies and as successful Entrepreneurs, make us proud.

Our courses are designed to offer career opportunities to today’s youth through a combination of classroom sessions, guest sessions, internships, in-house events, and other initiatives that are mentored by industry stalwarts. The curriculum developed in conjunction with industry stalwarts ensures meaningful learning for career aspirants. It includes live industry experience, industry visits, digital marketing using relevant platforms and sessions on soft skills, getting industry-ready etc. In addition to learning core subjects, students focus on their key interest areas and have the opportunity to specialize within the stream. Industry interactions open many networking and work opportunities to the students. The mature in-house leadership goes a long way in mentoring students in all aspects, not limited to only the courses.

The EMDI Event Management Students have a holistic experience with the in-house event SWAT, Students Working Against Tobacco. SWATis a unique mentoring initiative guided by EMDI Alumni with students driving the project from conceputlisation to execution - an unparalleled 360-degree experience. The Global course offers students an opportunity to get hands-on experience in Dubai - the entertainment capital of the world as also interactive sessions with global event experts. It is heartening to see our Alumni recommend EMDI as the best place to start a career in Event Management.

The EMDI Advertising & PR Students have also been making great strides in the industry. During the last three years, they have consistently made EMDI proud through their outstanding performances in B-School competitions like FCB UlkaComstrat (India’s only Communication Strategy Contest) and Industry competition like PRAXIS where two out of the six winners were from EMDI. Our in-house event SPARKLERS continues to draw acclaim from the industry, students, and parents as an enriching experience. The course is very popular with students with a BMS/BMM background.

The Sports Management Students have been well-received by the sports industry and some of them have already turned entrepreneurs. Our Alumni who have joined the industry are making good progress in their careers with some of the leading brands in the sports industry. The global program consists of an international internship tour to Dubai which gives work experience with global companies like IMG, Promoseven Sports Marketing, Onside Sports, etc. The tour also includes interactions & visits to international sports events like ICC (International Cricket Council), Formula 1 and Rugby Sevens and venues like Coke Arena.

The sports course is very popular with people from diverse backgrounds like CA, Engineering, Sports enthusiasts, Coaches, and anyone who wants to turn their passion for sports into a profession. 

 Advisory Board

• Ravi Shastri - Former Cricketer and Coach, Indian Cricket Team
• Ashok Hotchand Advani - Chairman and Publisher, Business India Group
• Brian Tellis - Co-Founder and Group CEO, Fountainhead MKTG
• Nagesh Alai - Former Group Chairman, FCB Ulka Group

Infrastructure

• Conveniently located in the student-friendly Western Suburbs
• Under 10 minutes walking distance from the Railway Station and Western Express Highway
• Well Air-conditioned, Wi-fi enabled Campus with multiple facilities
• ICT-enabled classrooms with modern seating arrangements
• Dedicated counselling and support services
• Well-stocked library 

Course Highlights

• The course covers all aspects of Wedding Planning including Pitching, Budgeting, Hospitality, Décor, Venues, Logistics, Destination Weddings, Theme Weddings, etc
• Innovatively creating wedding themes, concepts and mock pitching of ideas to a client
• Planning logistical and creative elements involved in organizing a wedding
• Preparing financial budgets and checklists for a wedding
• Crisis Management during weddings
• Internship / Volunteering with wedding planning companies

Placement

Some of the Companies where you will find our alumni:

Events

• Book My Show
• Candid Marketing
• DNA Networks
• Encompass
• Event Capital
• Fountainhead MKTG
• Laqshya Live
• Percept
• Seventy EMG
• Star TV
• Shobiz Experiential
• Team Rustic
• Wizcraft

Sports

• Adidas
• Bayside Sports
• Decathlon
• DNA Networks
• Globosport
• Hotstar
• IMG Reliance
• IOS Sports
• JSW Sports
• Maximus Events
• ProcamInternationa
• Sport 360
• Sportskeeda
• Sportz Interactive
• SportzPower
• Star Sports
• Star Sports
• PMG - Professional Management Group
• You Too Can Run

Advertising and PR 

• Adfactors PR
• DDB Mudra Group
• Dentsu
• FCB ULKA
• Fever 104
• Genesis BCW
• Lowe Lintas India
• Madison Media
• McCANN
• Mindshare
• MSL
• Ogilvy
• Perfect Relations
• RedFuse
• Rediffusion Y&R
• Text100
• Viacom 18
• Zee TV

Wedding Companies 

• Concept Wedding
• Marry Me - The Wedding Planner
• Panaash
• Seven Steps
• The Crimson Circle
• TMC
• V Think Hospitality
• YOLO

Admission Process 

• Admissions are open for the Academic Year 2020-21
• For all Post Graduate courses, please submit a copy of your Graduation mark sheets and University Degree
• On completing the Application form and personal interaction for career guidance, all candidates need to appear for an entrance test followed by a personal interview
• Eligible candidates will be enrolled after paying fees as applicable 

Scholarships and Loan

• Scholarships are available to eligible candidates at the sole discretion of the Institute.

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Information compiled from: EMDI Institute of Media and Communication Website