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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT-AIMS
| POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT (AICTE Approved) |
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| Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) The nomenclature of PGDBM (AICTE Approved) has been changed to PGDM (AICTE Approved) from Academic Year 2007-2009 |
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| Objective of the Programme The revolution in communications, information technology and transportation has changed the way we do business. The market is open and competition is fierce. Organizations need to stay abreast of the latest strategies and techniques to survive and grow. They are hard pressed to find the people who have the right conceptual foundations, analytical skills and application abilities to help them attain and maintain the crucial competitive edge – managers who can lead from the front. The Post Graduate Diploma in Management programme – PGDM - has been designed to fulfill this vital need. The programme takes a holistic approach, helping to create complete managers, who can balance the needs of various stakeholders – customers, owners and society at large. Career Prospects There is a huge demand worldwide for qualified professionals from established institutes. On completing the course, the students can take up higher responsibilities in their own chosen area of management. Opportunities abound in multinational/national business houses, in NGOs, in government/public sector organizations – growth for a management professional is limited only by individual ambition and efforts. Who should join this programme? The programme offers a unique opportunity to fresh graduates and experienced persons who want to enter the challenging area of management where professional growth is limited only by their aptitude, ambition and application. It is also highly suitable for entrepreneurs already in business – as it empowers them to optimize, expand and diversify their operations. Eligibility Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% aggregate marks under 10+2+3 system or equivalent in any discipline recognized by Association of Indian Universities/AICTE as eligible for Post Graduate Studies in Management. Students appearing for final year of degree examination in 2009 can also apply. Selection Process
The Post Graduate Diploma in Management– PGDM Programme is spread over a period of two years, divided into six trimesters. First Year Courses The courses in the first year provide a balanced foundation in the basic disciplines of management.
* Summer Training After completion of three trimesters in the first year, the students undergo Summer Training of six to eight weeks and submit a detailed project report. Students have to make a formal presentation to the Institute Jury on the project, which may include external subject experts from industry/academics. The Summer Training Carries 2 Credits. Second Year Courses Dual Specialization The PGDM Programme offers a unique feature of a Dual Major, where by a student can choose courses from two areas of specialization, thus having a broader choice of careers. The Second Year Courses are a mixture of core (compulsory) papers and electives in the specialization areas of their choice. There are five core (compulsory) papers (2+2+1) In addition the student selects two elective papers in each of the two chosen specialization areas, in each term (i.e. 2×2×3=12 electives)
Elective Subjects
** The Final Project The second year students undertake a six-month long research project, concurrently with their fourth and fifth terms. This is a crucial phase in their programme, as it involves an integration of their theoretical knowledge with the practical world of business. The project is selected by the student in their area of specialization and a synopsis is submitted as a project proposal to the faculty selected as the guide. Once approved by the faculty, the project is carried out under close supervision of the faculty member. The progress is evaluated at various milestones. A detailed report is presented by the student, which has to be presented before a jury, and successfully defended in the viva voce. The Final Project carries two credits |
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