IIITM G :HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: 1.0

IT has led to the dramatic emergence of "information societies", which will have great implications in the future. Information Technology has emerged as a scientific discipline out of research & development activities in the field of computer technology, data base technology, software technology, video technology and communication technology, is fast becoming an integral part of everyday life. An un-stoppable IT revolution is in progress. The revolution that will make it possible to transmit an ever increasing mass of information in ever shorter space of time. This new Information Technology paradigm is the cornerstone of planning and implementation processes in many a countries today to leap frog them into the world of global industry.

Computer Policy – 1984, Electronic Policy – 1985 and software Policy – 1986 laid the foundations for the liberalized growth of information technology industry in the country. These policies enabled the increasing use of information technology in all aspects of business management and public administration and led to the development of IT infrastructure viz, Communication Networks like NICNET, INDONET, ERNET, INFLIBNET and Internet.

In 1992, the Ministry of HRD set-up a high powered committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. P G Reddy. The team in its report reviewed the overall scenario in the country with regard to software education and training. The team identified that the total manpower need for the software development, domestic and export, was of the order of 5, 70, 000 personnel at 1996 to meet a target of software export of Rs. 10, 000 crores. Against this the formal educational system produced only 1,20,000 personnel. The team, therefore, recommended, among other things, setting up of Advanced Information System Institutes on the pattern of IITs and IIMs in the country. A study conducted by the World Bank Sponsored in July 1992 also underlined the need for additional manpower in the area of IT and software development.

Presently, a number of Institutions offer programmes in computer science and technology. However, there is no institution, which acts as a resource institution in the synergetic field of Information Technology and Management. The management functions and decision making of the corporate world has changed over last ten tears. They rely more and more on technology inputs, world wide data bases and information technology tools. This calls for synergy between information Technology and management functions for creating a manpower, which may enable the industry of future to acquire an edge in global market place. With the rapid development of this branch of knowledge and its relevance for media, communications, higher levels of management and various aspects of daily life, need of a resource institution which will absorb, adopt and transmit and would exclusively address itself to this branch has been considered most essential.

The All India Council for Technical Education constituted a working group in May 1995 consisting of eminent professionals, academics and others in the areas of Information Technology, Management and Communications to deliberate on the issues relating to Information Technology and prepare a Theme paper. This working group prepared a basic document underlining the basic need of establishment of a National Centre in the area of Information Technology, covering the academic programmes, thrust areas, faculty structure, infrastructure requirements, method of funding and governance model. The basic document was further debated in a Workshop attended by professionals from Information Technology and Management, academics and experts in the field of Higher Technical Education, Management and Information Technology.

The Government of Madhya Pradesh came forward with an offer of land free of cost for this purpose in Gwalior. Gwalior is in the National Capital region and extremely well connected with major towns through rail and air. The town is also well known for its academic environment as a number of national level institutions exist here in addition to high quality schools and the university and its affiliated colleges. Keeping with the commitment of Govt. Of India to develop the NCR, led to the establishing IIITM Gwalior an institution of eminence in this part (Most of the developments around Delhi earlier have been concentrated in the North, West and, to some extent, East). In terms of location of industries and academic institutions, Gwalior enjoys both proximity and access. While considering the basic document, these aspects were also kept in view and Gwalior was considered to be a suitable location.

Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management (IIITM) at Gwalior was established as a centrally funded, autonomous institution registered under the Societies’ Registration Act and governed by its Board of Governors. The composition of the first Society is given in Annexure II. The primary objectives of the Institute would be to create facilities for education, training, research, consultancy and professional development in the areas of Information Technology and Management in an integrated manner.

The structure of academic programmes contained in the AICTE document were as follows:

(i) A 5-1/2 year integrated programme with an entry-level qualification at Senior School Certificate or equivalent leading to a postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology and Management.
(ii) A 2 year Postgraduate programme leading to Diploma in Management and Information Technology with entry qualification as a bachelor’s degree in selected areas.
(iii) A 1-1/2 year Postgraduate programme leading to Diploma in Information Technology and Management with entry level qualification as a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Electronics or equivalent.

In addition to the above mentioned course work, the group recommended that the institute shall conduct research in thrust areas (Annexure 1), undertake MDP and Continuing Education Programmes and link with industry for R&D work.The proposal was approved by the Cabinet of Govt. of India. The Govt. of MP has also agreed to provide 20% of the non- recurring cost in addition to the cost free land for the campus at Gwalior. The foundation Stone of the Institute was laid on Jan 17, 1996.

IIITM G :HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: 2.0 VISION, MISSION AND OBJECTIVES

2.1 Vision

To be a leader in IT & Management Education

2.2 Mission

To develop and create a unique and world-class institution in the cusp area of Information Technology and Management. To contribute significantly in research, teaching and extension work for the focussed application of Information Technology and Management in an integrated manner, conducive to the human well being and national welfare.


2.3 Objectives

1. To establish state-of-the-art facilities for education/training in the areas of information technology and management.
2. To conduct multidisciplinary program on information technology, management and communication.
3. To carry out research, provide consultancy, offer continuing education programs and undertake other related activities in the area of information technology and management.
4. To hold information/knowledge sharing workshops and seminars with academics and practicing professionals and to develop learning resources to meet such objectives.

IIITM G :HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: 3.0 SPECTRUM OF ACTIVITIES

To achieve the objectives of the Institute following are the key activities:


3.1 Education

• Post-Graduate Management Programs
• Post-Graduate IT Programs
• Fellow Programs in Management and IT
• Management Development Programs
• In company Training Programs
• Continuing education Programs for working professionals


3.2 Research

• Sponsored Research Projects
• Collaborative Research
• Case Development
• Industry Studies
• Development of learning resources

3.3 Consultancy

• Consultancy Projects
• Consultancy Skills Development
• In-house Consultancy Skills Development in Public Utilities.

IIITM G :HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: 4.0 PRESENT LOCATION OF THE INSTITUTE

The Institute is currently operating from its temporary site in Madhav Institute of Technology and Science, Gwalior. The Institute has been provided nearly 15,000 sq. feet covered area in the high voltage laboratory complex of MITS without charging the monthly rent with a proviso that the permanent fixtures created shall become the property of MITS after IIITM moves to its permanent location.. IIITM Gwalior will carry to its new campus all the equipment, furniture, AC and electric fittings and all other items, which are transportable.

This space was remodeled and renovated to create two laboratories for computing and IT, faculty offices, offices for accounts, administration, academic section and two lecture rooms.

IIITM G :HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: 5.0 LAND FOR THE CAMPUS

A committee headed by Prof. S K Khanna, Chairman AICTE looked at different sites for the campus at Gwalior and identified the suitable ones. Out o these sites ,the Government of Madhya Pradesh had allotted land for the campus free of cost, first at the village Sonjana, 9 Kilometers on Tighara Road on 16th January, 96. The Ministry of Environment and Forest Govt. of India did not agree to de-notify this land on 6th June 1998 as was shown as forestland in old documents. The MP Govt. allocated 60.67 hectares of land on Morena Road in Village Sewage farm, Gwalior. The land has been transferred to the Institute on16th October1998.This land is in the foothills of Gwalior Fort and located nearly equidistant from the Gwalior Railway station and the Airport. One face of the Site is the Morena Road linking Gwalior with National Highway No.3.

IIITM G :HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: 6.0 LOGO FOR THE INSTITUTE

The Institute (IIITM) is envisioned to offer innovative educational programmes at all levels including postgraduate and research, continuing education and training programmes for working professionals and industry leaders, carry- out research in areas of industry need through sponsored projects, provide consultancies and producing learning resources. The Institute aspires to develop into global leader and role model where innovativeness and quality are the cherished objectives. Logo for IIITM Gwalior has been designed to exhibit futuristic vision, innovative spirit, quality learning and Indian ethos. The National Institute of Design, Ahemdabad has designed the Logo for the Institute following the above mentioned vision. The designed Logo is depicted in Annexure IV .

IIITM G :HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: 7.0 ACADEMIC AND NON- ACADEMIC POSTS

Cabinet created 141 teaching positions (Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor) to enable the institute to offer two Postgraduate Diploma Programmes (PGDMIT & PGDIT), Fellowship Programme and short courses. The proposal submitted to the ministry for creation of non-teaching posts seeks to create a total of 355 posts including 94 Group ‘A’ category posts. 52 posts out of these 94 posts are academic positions. The total number of non-academic posts follows a ratio of 1:1.5 between academic posts and non-academic support staff posts.

The ratio 1:1.5 between the academic and support staff is the least in comparison to the existing National level institutions funded by Central Government (IITs, RECs, SLIET etc.) , where this ratio is in access to 1:3.5.

Professor D.P.Agrawal from IIT Delhi has assumed charge of the Project Director of IIITM, Gwalior with effect from 9th Oct. 1998 afternoon. Mr. A. Hande joined the institute on deputation from TTTI Bhopal as Programmer in August 1998.

IIITM G :HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: 8.0 INSTITUTIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE

8.1 Computer Laboratories

Two Computer laboratories have been developed during 1998-99. These laboratories are kept open for extended periods to facilitate the students an extensive hand –on experience. The state-of-art computing facility available in the laboratories include :
• 40 Pentium II nodes with multimedia facilities, connected on a high-speed fiber optic based network in a distributed Windows NT/95 environment.
• The network is based on TCP/IP protocol in order to reduce the dependency on a particular Software vendor.
• All nodes are connected through 10/100 Ethernet LAN with Pentium II Window NT based Digital server.
• All these nodes have round-the-clock Internet (ISDN based) connectivity through a Proxy server.
• SCO Unix openserver which includes the licenses for all the other software such as SCO Xvision 97,SUN JAVA,JDK ,Netscape enterprise server etc.
• Application development Software like Visual Basic 6.0, Power Builder 6.0, Visual C++ 5.0, Designer/Developer 2000 and Visual J++.
• Software packages like Office 2000, SPSS, Auto CAD 14 are also available and many more are being added.
• The Oracle 8.0 Database with 30 users license has been installed on server.
• ERP Package- CAFIMS
• CASE tools-Designer 2000
• Multimedia LCD Projector
• Scanner

A list of Software Environment is given at Annexure 8.1

8.2 Library

Recognizing the changed role of libraries throughout the world and redefined by the information revolution, IIITM is responding to this novel environment by extending access to library resources in a variety of ways. The dream is to create a state of the art library with all modern communication facilities, which enables an environment of scholastic learning.

• An electronic library has been setup to access databases electronically. The highlights of IIITM electronic library are

• EBSCO - access to over 800 journals in the text form.
• CMIE - industry database

• The library is well equipped with texts and references in the areas of management and Information Technology along with literature on companies, research papers and project reports.
• Library subscribes to journals, periodicals and magazines, national dailies in the areas of IT and Management.

8.3 Communication Facilities

• Being a nodal institute for Information technology, a culture of paperless office is being created on campus.
• One of the major strengths of the institute is its modern communication facilities ensuring quick and reliable connectivity to all the members of the institute with national and international fraternity.
• Institute's main campus, currently being developed, will be fully wired and have strategically designed LAN.
• The Internet connectivity is available to all members of faculty to facilitate their interaction with academic communities world- wide. All computer terminals have round-the-clock Internet connectivity through a Proxy server.


8.4 Medical Facilities for Students and Staff

Institute currently provides very skeleton medical facilities to faculty, students and staff with the help of a doctor from the Morar Hospital, Gwalior. The doctor has been engaged to visit the Institute for an hour three times a week. Doctor is also available on call for emergencies. Staff of the Institute is also eligible to medical re-imbursement as per Govt. of India Rules.

8.5 Hostels

All the students accept the residents of Gwalior has been provided single seated accommodation in houses hired for the purpose in Deen Dayal Nagar . The students through contract arrangements run a common mess. Institute does not give any subsidy for the living of the students. The institute has provided facilities of recreation.

IIITM G :HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: 9.0 VISIONING OF THE NEW CAMPUS

9.1 Campus Vision

Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management has been established with the objectives to provide quality education and Research to act as a resource in the area of Information Technology & Management. The quality education, therefore, is at centre in all activities of the institute. The Institute academic building therefore must convey the spirit of excellence and radiate the message of a high quality academic Institute. It is envisioned that this be achieved through a central structure in the academic building complex whose design may integrate and project the essence of the Gwalior architecture. Around this landmark, modern academic buildings could be interwoven and annexed.

All the buildings will be SMART. The campus is planned to be fully wired for providing access to modern communication facilities at all the places in the campus. The campus network be designed along with campus planning to enable specific corridors outlined right in the beginning which would avoid later digging of the campus and within the building. The climate in Gwalior is very hostile for most part of the year. This will necessitate architectural designs keeping into account the environmental and climatic aspects. For the equipment, Computers and communication devices, to work efficiently and accurately in the academic and administrative buildings, laboratories, hostel rooms, library and faculty residences will need noise & dust free environment with controlled temperature and humidity. The campus buildings will have many air-conditioning spaces. It is necessary that building design and building materials including coatings used must reduce the heat load to cut on power cost. To sum up, the campus will need air quality control at all the places. The central vista of the campus complex could be designed to use landscaping as a tool to achieve climate control. Annexure V gives the list of campus Visioning and Finalizing Committee.

9.2 Selection of the Architect

The process for selecting an architect for the institute was started. On the recommendation of the campus visioning committee , IIITM Gwalior Society decided to select an architect through a limited competition amongst architects who have in past designed similar level institutions following the Council of Architectures' norms. Which envisages payment of premium to all the entries. An architects brief was prepared and provided to 23 architects/architect firms (List drawn in consultation with The president Architecture Council of India and DG, CPWD. To enable selection, the following Board of Assessors was constituted as per the norms of the Architectural Council of India:

Shri M. K Kaw , Chairman

Education Secretary, Chairman of the Jury

Dept. of Education, MHRD

Shastri Bhawan, “C” Wing

New Delhi 110 001

Prof. Ravindra Bhan

D-198, Defence colony

New Delhi Member

Prof. N. C Nigam

Vice Chancellor

University of Roorkee

Roorkee 247 667 Member

Prof. A. K Maitra

Director

School of Planning & Architecture

4, Block-B

Indraprastha Estate

New Delhi 110 002 Member

DG, CPWD Member

Shri P. R. Mehta

President

Council of Architecture

Indian Habitat Centre

Core-8-8A, First Floor

Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110 003 Member

Prof D P Agrawal ,Project Director IIITM Gwalior Member

IIITM G :HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: 10.0 PROPOSED ACADEMIC SCHOOLS

The following are the proposed Academic Schools:

• School of Communication
• School of Computing and Computers
• School of Multimedia Technology
• School of Nano Technology
• School of Electronics
• School of Software Technology
• School of Global Business Management
• School of Technology Management
• School of Strategic Management
• School of Information Science & Applications

IIITM G :HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: 11.0 ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

Institute was envisioned to initially start two Post Graduate Diploma programs viz. Post Graduate Diploma in Management & Information Technology (PGDMIT) and Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (PGDIT). The following expert Group committee through workshops with the Industry has designed the Curriculum:

1. Prof S K Khanna
2. Prof Sushil
3. Prof B Nag
4. Prof S Choudhury
5. Dr S S Grover
6. Prof J P Gupta
7. Shri S K Mishra

The academic curriculum designed builds and adopts an effective integration of concepts and practices of management and information technology. The curriculum highlights the importance of Information Technology in broad range of managerial situations including strategic management and planning. The curriculum delivery emphasizes learning through cases, group discussions, live industry projects and self-learning using electronically available learning resources including the Internet.

IIITM G :HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: 11.1 The PGDMIT Program

The curriculum being in the new and emerging field of Management & Information Technology is designed so as to highlight the importance of Information Technology in broad range of managerial situations. The students take a total of 28 courses-12 courses in management (3 credits each) , 5 courses in Information Technology(3 credits each), 5 electives(3 credits each) and 6 Compulsory Audit courses(work equivalent of 1 credit each); The summer project for ten weeks and the final thesis work with the industry has a weightage of 6 credits. Each credit requires at least 40 hours of work inside the classroom and much more outside the classroom.

Total Credits 72
Number of Semesters 04
Evaluation Continuous

Term I Term II

Management Core		Management Core
Management of Organization & Human Resource		Marketing Management
Costing and Accounting		Operations Management
Quantitative Methods in Management		Financial Management
Business and Economic Environment		Management Information Systems
Information Technology Core		Information Technology Core
Foundations of IT		Software Engineering
Data Base Management Systems		Computer Graphics & Multimedia
Compulsory Audit Courses		Compulsory Audit Courses
Computer Laboratory		Communication Skills
Statistics		Computer Organizations
Programming

· Summer Training 10 weeks (After 2^nd Semester)

Term III Term IV

Management Core		Management Core
Enterprise Resource Planning systems		Elective II*
Strategic Management		Elective III*
Project Management		Elective IV*
Management of Rural & Social Sector		Elective V*
Information Technology Core		Project **
Distributed Computing & Management of Networks
Elective I*
Compulsory Audit Courses
Research Methodology
Web design and Internet based Applications
Colloquium(Based on 10 Week Summer Project)

** Project is 6 credits course with Industry

Elective Courses

Strategic IT Management Finance

Mergers, Acquisition and Disinvestment		Options, Derivations and Future
IT Strategy		Financial Information System
Business Process Re-engineering		Electronic Commerce
Strategic Information Systems		IT Based Security Analysis
IT for International Business		Management Control System
Selected Topics in Strategic IT Management		International Financial Management
Datawarehousing & Datamining		Selected Topics in IT Management in Finance

Marketing Manufacturing

Marketing Information System		Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems
IT Based Distribution Systems		Computer Aided Design
Advertising Management and Multimedia		IT Enabled Supply Chain Logistics Management
Selected Topics in IT Management in Marketing		Manufacturing Resources Planning
IT Enabled Services Marketing		Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing
		Selected Topics in IT Management in Manufacturing

HRD Other Electives

Human Resource Information Systems		Legal Aspects of Business
Career Planning and Performance Audit		Total Quality Management
Computer Integrated Training Systems		Systems Methodology for Management
Selected Topics in IT Management in HRD		Flexible Systems Management
		Management of Self and Interpersonal Dynamics
		Environment Management Systems
		Technology Management
		Management of IPR
		Decision Support and Expert System