The document provides information about Brenau University and its Indian affiliate RIMSR. Brenau University is a private university located in Georgia, USA that offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Its Indian affiliate, RIMSR, offers online master's programs, including an MBA, as well as certificate programs in project management. The programs are designed to be flexible and help students earn professional qualifications.

1. Indian Affiliate of Brenau University
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2. What You Should Expect From
BRENAU UNIVERSITY & RIMSR
• Commitment to helping you succeed
• Honesty
• Empathy
• Understanding
• Many, Many Challenges
• Opportunity to learn
• You will NOT be given a degree….
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3. YOU WILL HAVE TO EARN IT!
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4. Brenau’s Location
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5. Southeastern USA
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6. ACHIEVING SUCCESS STARTS WITH
EARNING A DEGREE @ BRENAU
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8. BRENAU UNIVERSITY
Aerial View
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9. BRENAU UNIVERSITY
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10. BRENAU UNIVERSITY
Mission
Brenau University challenges students to live
extraordinary lives of personal and professional
fulfillment. As students pursue undergraduate
and graduate degrees or non-degree programs at
Brenau campuses and online, each prepares for a
lifetime of intellectual accomplishment and
appreciation of artistic expression through a
curriculum enriched by the liberal arts, scientific
inquiry and global awareness.
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11. The 4 Portals
• World Understanding
• Scientific & Analytic
Curiosity
• Artistic & Creative
Imagination
• Communication &
Language Fluency
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12. BRENAU UNIVERSITY
Fast Facts
• Founded, 1878
• ~ 2800 Students:
– 800 Women’s College
– 2000 in Co-Educational
• 5 Locations
• Online
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13. Brenau University is led by
Dr. Edward Schrader, its Ninth
President, who has held the
position since January 2005.
Dr. Schrader is an illustrious leader,
visionary and an educator of
international repute.
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14. Dr. William S. Lightfoot is the Dean
of College of Business and Mass
Communication, Brenau University.
Graduated in Electrical Engineering
from the University of North
Carolina, Chapel Hill. Holds an
MBA and Ph.D. in Management. He
was an entrepreneur, manager,
scholar, and now a celebrated
Professor. In short, he is an
epitome of “management in action.”
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15. ABOUT BRENAU UNIVERSITY
4 Colleges US Locations
• Art & Humanities • North Atlanta
• Health Sciences • South Atlanta
• Education • Augusta
• Business & Mass • Gainesville – Main Campus
Communication • King’s Bay
Global Partners
• India - RIMSR
• Europe
• China
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16. College of Business & Mass Communication
Focused on Meaningful Professional Qualifications
~ 950 Students
– 500 Undergraduate
– 450 Graduate
• 13 Programs
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17. BRENAU UNIVERSITY
Accreditation
Regional Accreditation By:
Southern Association of Colleges & Schools
Empowered to award Baccalaureate,
Graduate, and Doctoral Degrees &
Certifications.
SACS is the accrediting body of the
Department of Education, Government
of the USA and recognized by the
Government of India.
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18. BRENAU UNIVERSITY
Accreditations of MBA Program
The International Assembly for
Collegiate Business Education
Accreditation Council for Business
Schools and Programs
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19. ABOUT RIMSR
• Rangnekar Institute of Management Studies
and Research (RIMSR), is a dedicated center
for quality management education.
• A registered education trust.
• Established in July 2007, initially operated as
Education and Financial Services.
• It is an affiliate of Brenau University,
Gainesville, Georgia, USA.
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20. Shree Shree Shree Paramapoojya Shri
Ni.Pra.Shivanubava Charamurthy
Shivarudra Mahaswamigalu of Shree
Belimatha Mahasamsthana, Bengaluru is
the Chief Patron of RIMSR.
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21. RIMSR is a tribute to Sri Sharu S
Rangnekar, a renowned Indian
Management Educator
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22. • The motto of RIMSR is to cause sustainable
development of society through quality
education, training and research.
• It is a professionally managed academic
institution known for its good governance and
transparency.
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23. • The following are the objectives of RIMSR:
– Impart quality management education at under-
graduate, post-graduate and doctoral levels.
– Establish research facility in management studies.
– Instill superior managerial skills, knowledge and
attitude in students and researchers to make
them efficient and effective managers.
– Become a role-model management institution in
the country.
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24. • To realize these objectives, the institution has
a governing council represented by
distinguished professionals drawn from
various fields. In effect, these professionals
provide guidance and oversee the operations
of the Institute.
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25. Governing Council of RIMSR
 Prof.S.Sadagopan, Director, International Institute of
Information Technology, Bangalore – Head-Mentor
 Mr. Pundi Narasimham, President/CEO, Novus STS
Inc., Atlanta, USA – Member
 Mr. Prathap Singh, VP Marketing and PR, Novus STS
Inc., Atlanta, USA – Member
 Mr. Anand Kidambi, President, ESrishti, Consulting,
B’lore – Member
 Mr. C.B.Rama Prakash, CEO, PR Financial Services &
Investment Banking, B’lore – Member
 Mr. Harsha Kestur, Vice President, Wipro, B’lore –
Member
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26. Prof.S.Sadagopan
Prof.Pundi
Harsha Kestur
Prathap Singh
C.B.Ramaprakash
Anand Kidambi
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27. – RIMSR is equipped
with AC lecture halls
with the required
audio-visual aids.
• Optimum facilities for
about 100 students in
the present campus
– Wi-Fi campus and
Video-Conferencing.
– An auditorium,
cafeteria and in-door
games.
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28. A library with a
reasonably good
collection of subject
related books/
journals /periodicals.
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29. RIMSR’S Faculty
Scholar practioners drawn
from industry, banking,
insurance companies,
academic institutions and
training centers are the
faculty members of RIMSR.
Highly experienced in their
areas of specializations with
good teaching skills. Faculty
members are screened and
accredited by Brenau
University.
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30. The Online MBA Program
• The MBA program of Brenau University offered by
RIMSR is flexible, online, and fast-track, designed to
maximize your learning experience. This format
allows students to finish their degree in 18 months
or earlier or later.
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31. The Online MBA Program
• Learning Management System of Brenau University
is the principal medium for the conduct of the MBA
program.
• Courses are delivered by Expert Faculty from Brenau
University in a Virtual Classroom.
• Students are therefore able to benefit from the
exceptional level of teaching excellence found in
American Institutions.
• RIMSR offers additional tutorial support.
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32. MBA
Course Work
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33. MBA - Foundation Courses
No Course Credits Lead
Faculty
BA BUSINESS ACADEMIC 1 CREDIT BRENAU
506 RESEARCH
BA SURVEY OF ACCOUNTING 3 CREDIT RIMSR
510
BA ECONOMIC & STATISTICS 3 CREDIT RIMSR
511
BA INTRODUCTION TO FINANCE 3 CREDIT RIMSR
512
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34. MBA – Management Courses
No Course Credits Lead Faculty
BA 642 ETHICS & COMMUNICATION 3 CREDITS BRENAU
ACROSS CULTURES
BA 670 INTEGRATED BUSINESS 3 CREDITS BRENAU
OPERATIONS
MG 729 MANAGEMENT & 3 CREDITS BRENAU
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
AC 721 MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 3 CREDITS BRENAU
MK 715 MARKETING MANAGEMENT 3 CREDITS BRENAU
BA 743 MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS 3 CREDITS BRENAU
BA 731 CORPORATE FINANCE 3 CREDITS BRENAU
BA 799 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT & 3 CREDITS BRENAU
POLICY
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35. MBA
Specialization
• Specialization in any • 5 Courses
one of the following • 15 credits
disciplines
• Rural project work for 1
– General Management
week
– Human Resources
Management • Short-duration project
– Health Care work for 2 weeks
Management • Long-duration project
– International Business work for 4 weeks
– Project Management • 2 weeks of study abroad
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36. MBA – Eligibility
• Bachelor’s Degree in First Division from a
recognized University
• GPA> 2.5 (or equivalent)
• TOFEL score of 550+ or
• IELTS score of 5.5+ or
• Grades of C or higher on English courses at
the University level
• Work experience/Entrepreneurial experience
preferred.
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37. MBA
Application Requirements
• International & RIMSR’s Applications
• Passport (Copy) – for study in USA
• Proof of Financial Ability – for study in USA
• Original Transcripts
• Successful completion of relevant coursework
and external examinations
• Other as noted at www.rimsr.in and
www.brenau.edu
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38. MBA - Program Options
Duration Academic Project Total No. Location City Program Tutorials Tutorial
Options Work Work & of Weeks Type Classes
OPT*
I ONLINE 18 Months 65 7 72 As per As per Online Daily 5 days a
Weeks Weeks Weeks student’s student’s With week, 2
choice choice lecture hours
Support each day
II ONLINE 18 Months 65 7 72 As per As per Online Week 10 am
Weeks Weeks Weeks student’s student’s With Ends to
choice choice lecture 5 pm
Support
III ONLINE 18 Months 65 7 72 As per As per Online Quarterly 7 days of
Weeks Weeks Weeks student’s student’s With contact
choice choice lecture program
Support (10 am to
5 pm) *
IV FULL TIME @ 18 Months 48 24 72 BRENAU Gainesville, On Daily On As per
BRENAU Weeks Weeks Weeks USA Campus Campus Brenau
*Online lectures on Brenau's LMS can be taken at convenience. Once a quarter lectures/seminars/case study discussions/symposia will be
organized for 7 days between 10 am & 5 pm. Additional invites will be extended for guest lectures by academic luminaries.
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39. MBA - Fee Structure
Options Fee in Fee in Technology Housing or Other
INR US $ Fee in $ Hostel Expenditure
ONLINE With Daily Tutorials * 2,75,000 8,000 - INR 75,000** -
ONLINE With Weekly Tutorials * 2,25,000 8,000 - - -
ONLINE With Quarterly Contact 1,75,000 8,000 - - -
Program *
FULL TIME @ BRENAU - 22,733 450 US $ 5,800 Health Insurance
Graduation Fee
Books & Food
Travel
Other Fees
*Free laptop with internet facility provided individually to all the students
** Food charges on actuals.
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40. MBA
Advantages
Getting an MBA can increase your
earning potential by 50% or more
according to the US Government.
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics
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41. CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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42. Certificate Program In
Project Management
• CPPM is designed keeping the needs of
professionals to acquire work-related skill-sets
in the area of Project Management.
• Brenau University is a Registered Education
Provider (REP) of Project Management
Institute (PMI), USA.
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43. Certificate Program In
Project Management
Course Details
• 6 months duration
• Academic work for 24 weeks
• Gets 100 PDUs after the completion of the program
• 240 Hours of Course Work
• 35 Hours of Project Work
• Interaction with CEOs, Project Leaders & Key
Professionals
• Eligible for PMP examination
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44. Certificate Program In
Project Management
Eligibility Criteria
• Bachelor’s Degree from a Recognized University
• Grades of C or Higher on English Course at the
University Level
• Official Transcripts from every Undergraduate &
Graduate Institutions attended
• Official Records of Standardized Test Scores, if any
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45. CPPM - Fee Structure
Options Fee in Fee in Technology Housing or Other
INR US $ Fee in $ Hostel Expenditure
I Morning/Evening program at 65,000 - - INR 60,000 -
RIMSR’s campus; 2 hours each day (optional)
5 days a week for 6 months
II E-learning with weekly tutorial 55,000 - - - -
support at RIMSR
III Pure e-learning program 45,000 - - - -
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46. Other Graduate and Undergraduate
Programs of Brenau University*
• Master’s • Bachelor’s
– Organizational – Business Administration
Leadership – Accounting
– Communications – Human Resources
(Planned) – Organizational
Leadership
– Mass Communication
* Offered on campus at Brenau University, Gainesville, Georgia, USA
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47. Brenau University is approved as
a Registered Education Provider by the
Project Management Institute (PMI), USA
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48. MEET BRENAU’S FACULTY
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49. Dawn Keig is an MBA and a Certified
Project Management Professional by PMI,
USA. She is the Program Director-Project
Management and Assistant Professor of
Project Management, Brenau University.
Dawn has held several leadership
positions in multi-nationals and large
corporate houses and has over 25 years of
experience on a global basis.
Marc Cool is an MAT, MBA and a
Certified Project Management Professional
by PMI, USA. He is the Project Director-
International Programs and Visiting
Instructor-Project Management, Brenau
University.
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50. Dr. Jim Whitlock
Dr. Whitlock has over 30 years
experience in the healthcare industry
in a wide range of positions including Dr. John Adams
President/CEO of major medical
centers in California, Georgia and Dr. Adams holds a Ph.D.. in
Tennessee. Business Administration from
Syracuse University. He was the
first Professor of Project
Management in the United States,
and he founded the first U.S.
Master of Project Management
Degree Program at a nationally
accredited institution, Western
Carolina University.
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51. Meet Brenau’s Graduate…Dr. Gale Allen –
Strategic Planning Director for the NASA Mission
to Mars.
Other employers:
•AT&T •Hewlett Packard •Martin Marietta
•Center for Disease •Home Depot Materials
Control •Husgvarna •Microsoft
•Coca Cola •IBM •Northrop
•CNN •KPMG Grumman
•FedEx •Martha Stewart •Panasonic
•General Motors Living •SunTrust
•Wachovia
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52. Meet Jerry Beverly
• “Brenau’s strength is in its
instructors. These people have
worked in industry and
understand the challenges of a
demanding business. They
understand the level of
commitment required to work
full time, be a full time father
and husband, and a part time
student. My Brenau education
will give me the knowledge
Jerry Beverly
Production Manager and confidence I need to reach
ZF Industries my goal and live an
German Auto Parts Manufacturer
extraordinary life.”
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53. Awards, Rankings, and Recognition
For the sixth consecutive year the The Princeton Review has
magazine U.S. News & World consistently listed Brenau as one
Report ranked 133-year-old Brenau of the "Best Southeastern
University among the top 10 best Colleges."
education values in the Southeast.
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54. Do You Have Queries?
Contact:
Registrar, RIMSR
registrar@rimsr.in
+91-80-2340-9795
OR
Prof. Marc Cool
Director, International Programs
Brenau University, USA
mcool1@brenau.edu
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