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Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode, was established as the 5th IIM in the country in 1996 by the Government of India in collaboration with the Government of Kerala , it provides education, training, consulting and research facilities in management. The institute is located at Kozhikode in Kerala , South India . The picturesque campus is spread over two hills which are part of the foothills of the Western Ghats.
IIMK emphasizes on the development of analytical skills and focuses on global cross-cultural issues. It also stresses on social responsibility, and has a two year social development project as a compulsory part of its flagship Post Graduate Programme in Management (referred to as the PGP and equivalent to an MBA). IIMK incubates the Centre of Excellence(CEx), where youth from the marginalized sections of society, such as the SC/STs, are imparted training to make them intellectually and emotionally capable of joining reputed companies and educational institutions. The skills taught also make them capable of clearing entrance exams of various educational institutions. The CEx now functions as the Kerala Chapter of the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR).
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