BWI: Deutsche Bank & TERI University Sign Agreement for MBA Scholarships

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Source: The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Friday, June 26, 2009 04:40 PM IST (11:10 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Banking & financial services, Business services, Education & training, Energy companies
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Deutsche Bank & TERI University Sign Agreement for MBA Scholarships


New Delhi, Delhi, India, Friday, June 26, 2009 -- (Business Wire India) -- Deutsche Bank and TERI University today announced the launch of Deutsche Bank Scholarship for the MBA (Infrastructure) programme. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to this effect was signed by Dr. R.K. Pachauri, The Chancellor, TERI University and Mr. Caio Koch-Weser, Vice Chairman, Deutsche Bank Group today.

The MoU was signed in the presence of Mr. Shrinath Bolloju, Chief Operating Officer, Deutsche Bank, Mr. B. K. Chaturvedi, Member, Planning Commission and Group Captain Rajiv Seth, Registrar, TERI University

Under this MoU, three Deutsche Bank Scholarships will be provided per year for the MBA (Infrastructure) programme, for a period of three years, with each scholarship being for a maximum period of two years.

Speaking on the importance of such specialized courses, Dr. R.K. Pachauri, said, "TERI University is a unique institution which is focusing on the challenges that humanity is facing today and would continue to face in the future particularly in respect of unsustainable use of natural resources. Against that background we are pleased and proud to receive support from Deutsche Bank. We believe the graduates of the TERI University who benefit from support being provided by Deutsche Bank will help take the world towards a sustainable future."

Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Caio Koch-Weser said, "I am delighted that Deutsche Bank has joined hands with TERI. This relationship will spawn new ideas and creative solutions to meet the infrastructure and environmental challenges facing India. I am confident of a long lasting and fruitful relationship ahead."

Mr. Gunit Chadha, Managing Director and CEO, Deutsche Bank, India, said, "In partnering with TERI, Deutsche Bank would like to reiterate its commitment in nurturing and financing world class infrastructure projects in India. As policy makers and the government focus on creating new infrastructure projects, I believe the combined strengths of TERI and Deutsche Bank will contribute significantly to this process and that the graduates from the TERI University will play a vital role in this national endeavour."

The MBA (Infrastructure) programme has been designed to create a cadre of professionals who have a sound understanding of the technical, policy/legal, financial, social and environmental dimensions of large infrastructure projects. The aim is to achieve a critical mass of expertise and academic excellence that would provide a basis for influencing public policy and regulatory practice and for developing effective management practices in infrastructure industries through research and teaching.

The programme encompasses a comprehensive and well-structured two-year curriculum to enable students to formulate, analyze and evaluate regulatory policies and manage alternative regulatory regimes in the best interests of their businesses. The curriculum is designed specifically to provide specialized training in the concepts and skills involved in the regulatory process and competition policy, as well as helping the scholars understand regulation from technical, economic, social, legal and political perspectives.

About TERI University

TERI University was granted "Deemed to be University" status by the University Grants Commission in Oct 1999. The University offers Masters and Doctoral level programmes. The University's inception from the research and training activities of TERI has propelled and influenced the evolution of its academic units. The University and TERI function jointly in collaborative research and programmes, undertake joint studies and offer mutual support for seminars, symposiums, and conferences. TERI's existing infrastructure - state-of-the-art laboratories, well-equipped field stations, and highly professional manpower -is available for the University to tap into and gain from.

The University has recently moved to a modern green campus at Vasant Kunj in New Delhi. The campus provides excellent facilities and an academic environment which enhances learning. It offers the following programmes: Doctoral programmes, MA (Public Policy & Sustainable Development), MBA (Infrastructure), M Sc (Environmental Studies), M Sc (Natural Resources Management), M Sc (Water Resources Management), M Sc (Geoinformatics), M Sc (Plant Biotechnology), M Sc (Climate Science & Policy), M Tech (Renewable Energy Engineering & Management), MBA (Business Sustainability) Website: www.teriuniversity.ac.in.

About Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank is a leading global investment bank with a strong and profitable private clients franchise. A leader in Germany and Europe, the bank is continuously growing in North America, Asia and key emerging markets. With 80,456 employees in 72 countries, Deutsche Bank offers unparalleled financial services throughout the world. The bank competes to be the leading global provider of financial solutions for demanding clients creating exceptional value for its shareholders and people.


CONTACT DETAILS
Rajiv Chhibber, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), +91 9810426698, rajivc@teri.res.in
Ms. Tushita Mukherjee, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), +91 9871204990, tushitam@teri.res.in
Linus Chettiar, Deutsche Bank, +91 9820037765, linus.chettiar@db.com

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