Courses

* National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad

The institute offers a one-year postgraduate diploma in IT management and agriculture. For details, visit www.naarm.ernet.in

Last date: 22 September

* Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak

The institute offers an MPhil degree in defence and strategic studies. For details visit www.mdurohtak.com

Last date: 26 September

* Alagappa University, Karaikudi

The institute offers an advanced diploma in molecular diagnostics. Students with an MSc degree are eligible to apply. For details, visit www.alagappabiotech.org or www.alagappauniversity.ac.in

Last date: 3 October

* Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi

The institute offers a postgraduate diploma in international business for executives. For details visit www.iift.edu

Last date: 5 October

Event

* AIMA National Management Convention

The All India Management Association (AIMA) is organizing its 35th national management convention focusing on “The New Manager” from 30 September-1 October at Regal Room, Hotel Trident, Mumbai.

Examination

* Assam state eligibility test (SET) 2008

SLET Commission, Assam, will hold the SET (state eligibility test) examination (earlier known as SLET) for appointment of lecturers in colleges and universities in Assam, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Tripura and Sikkim on 28 September.

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Compiled by Megha Chhabra

megha.c@livemint.com