Program Architecture

The PGDM (Equivalent to MBA) comprises of a foundation module followed by four semesters spread over two academic years.

Year 1

The first year curriculum aims to strengthen the fundamentals in all areas of functional management and provides a holistic perspective of general management. The first semester is preceded by a two-week foundation module to ensure that all participants attain the same level of understanding in the basic issues and concepts related to management. This is followed by two semesters constituting over 500 classroom sessions (each of 70 min duration) ensuring a through grounding in fundamentals, as well as building communication, computer and quantitative skills. The students also develop various managerial traits through the beyond classroom learning initiatives and real-life projects and internships.

Year 2

The second year provides inputs in the chosen area of specialization and is customized to the students’ career focus and industry requirements. The two semesters in the second year consist of over 400 classroom sessions geared towards an in-depth understanding of their respective fields of specialization. The students undertake eight-week corporate projects with our industry partners during the second year.