GMAC launches 'Official GMAT'

Updated on: Thursday, June 02, 2011

The Graduate Management Admission Council ( GMAC), the makers of the GMAT exam, launched the 'Official GMAT' app recently. It will be a portable, mobile version of the Official Guide to GMAT Review book series and includes features that make preparing for the GMAT more convenient and fun. Students can prepare for the exam using actual questions from past tests available in their iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. The application includes game centre feature that allows you to scoreboard your practice-exam results and instantly compare them with other 'Official GMAT' app users. It features a question timer to practice keeping pace for the exam, two modes of operation, 'Exam' and 'Practice,' that allow you to focus on individual questions and take practice exams whenever one wants. Users can register on mba.com directly from the app in order to compare schools, explore financing options, register for the GMAT and find other prep materials.

FINANCE PROGRAMME

The Business India Institute of Finance (BIIF) is offering a revamped one-year PG diploma in finance course with two primary specialisations, namely, banking & investment management or financial analysis & risk management. The year's course content, apart from incorporating the curriculum of CFA level 1&2 (US), is a blend of conceptual knowledge, practical exposure and skill development. The course is available for graduates and final-year students from all disciplines. The course incorporates six weeks of industry-integrated training comprising financial modelling and case studies. Selections will be based on entrance test followed by an interview. The last date for submission of completed application forms is July 10. For more information, visit www.biif.in

Times of India

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