In view of the high growth potential of the International Trade Ecosystem, S.P. Mandali’s Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research (WeSchool), one of India’s leading B-School enters into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO)  launch the 11 months Post Graduate Programme in Foreign Trade Management (PGP- FTM) on WeSchool, Mumbai campus. Present at the formal event was FIEO Shri Khalid M Khan, Regional Chairman, FIEO (WR)  and Prof. Dr. Uday Salunkhe, Group Director, WeSchool. The program will broadly encompass General Management principles, Export Import procedures, Foreign Trade Management Techniques, and International Marketing Concepts.  Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) has been set up by Ministry of Commerce Government of India.

Speaking on the occasion Shri Khalid M Khan, Regional Chairman, FIEO (WR) said that “Academia and Industry are two different worlds which are operating on different pedestals. Considering the every changing business environment and increase in demand for skilled and industry ready professionals, there is a felt need to develop a course that imparts both theoretical concepts and practical knowhow. FTM Programme aims bridge this gap.”

Commenting on the program, Prof. Dr. Uday Salunkhe, Group Director, WeSchool said, “At WeSchool, we strongly believe in making our programs not only knowledge- driven but also market –driven; well aligned with the industry and the market specifics. Joining hands with FIEO would give the right industry exposure hence enhanced proficiency to the students who want to pursue careers in foreign trade. Also when they join the industry, they hit the ground running since they are already familiar with the prevailing trends.”

The duration of the programme will be 11 months. It will be offered in two batches i.e. evening classes from 6-8 pm on weekdays (Monday to Friday) and weekend classes from 9am to 6 pm (Sunday).