Academic Why PGPDM
PGPDM - Post Graduate Programme in Development Management
PGPDM is a 12- month modular programme, for professionals working in or intending to work for the social development sector including NGOs, Foundations, CSR function of corporate organisations, and Social Enterprises.
Mission
Enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the development sector organisations, by developing management capabilities among working professionals, and equipping them to become change agents in creating a more inclusive and sustainable society.
Why PGPDM
In SPJIMR’s endeavour to enable and nurture “for-profit” business management practices in the exponentially growing social sector, the PGPDM Programme aims at:
- Contextualising management principles to the development sector
- Creating a cadre of development professionals with exceptional management capabilities
- Enhancing the capacity and skills of mid-level managers in development organisations
- Blending the best practices of field exposure with relevant management principles
- Fostering teamwork and collaboration among diverse development professionals for realising the goals of an inclusive and sustainable society
From Chairperson’s desk
From Executive Director, CISD
The PGPDM program continues to enhance the effectiveness of development sector organisations and professionals, through contextualising management principles to the development sector, combining the best practices of field exposure to relevant management practices, and building capability to amplify organisational and individual impact.
The post-COVID world will require civil society organisations to play a significantly enlarged bridging role between the government and citizens, and the PGPDM program is well-prepared to rise to this challenge of gearing professionals in the entire ecosystem to make it happen.
- Prof. Prabhat Pani, Executive Director - Center for Innovation in Sustainable Development (CISD)
From Programme Head
The PGPDM programme is designed to prepare leaders in and for the development sector who work on addressing the challenges of poverty, inequality, and other socio-economic problems. What could be a better place to develop passionate and competent leaders than SPJIMR, the institution which pioneered socially responsible management education in India.
- Dr. Tanoj Meshram, Programme Head, PGPDM
What makes PGPDM stand out?
- The Programme blends theory and practice enabling the participants to continue working in their organisations, and simultaneously apply the classroom learnings in their organisations.
- Mahir Milan- Regular interface with the practitioners and experts from the field
- Guided field visits to the top social sector organisations
- Interactive pedagogy with a focus on real-life problem-solving that fosters confidence and leadership
- Off-campus application exercises to test and ensure the relevance of knowledge acquired in classroom settings
- Mentorship from sponsoring organisations
- Special emphasis on “Development Action Research”
- Manthan - Book reading and review of relevant books by prominent authors.
Curricular innovation at three levels:
- New knowledge: Innovative courses such as Impact Assessment, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and Design Thinking
- Innovative pedagogy: Experiential learning through simulation, filmmaking, etc.
- Daily morning reflections: Facilitated by a programme head or senior faculty member
Who can Benefit
Who can Benefit?
- Development practitioners, who aspire to play significant roles in their organisation
- Professionals, implementing social projects or activities through CSR initiatives, either directly or through partner NGOs
- Professionals in funding organisations, to mobilize and ensure appropriate utilization of their funds
- Government employees working in the arena of social welfare, rural development, and sustainability
- Non-development professionals who intend to work in the development sector
How can Sponsoring Organisations Benefit?
If you are a sponsoring NGO / Corporate CSR Team / Government agency, the Programme will:
- Enhance managerial and leadership competencies of your key people
- Help design innovative interventions, formulate effective strategies, and ensure their execution
- Increase the impact of your organisation amongst the underprivileged sections of society
Illustrative List of Participating and Sponsoring Organisations
ACC Ltd | Kherwadi Social Welfare Association |
Aditya Birla Group | Kotak Education Foundation |
Alert India | Lupin Human Welfare & Research Foundation |
Alkem Laboratories | Magic Bus India Foundation |
Ashray-Akruti | Mahindra & Mahindra |
Association for Democratic Reforms | Om Creations Trust |
ATMA | Piramal Foundation |
BAIF | Pratham Education Foundation |
Care India | Quality Education Support Trust (QUEST) |
Deesha Education Foundation | Reliance Foundation |
Dr. M. L. Dhawale Memorial Trust | SATHI |
E-Vidyaloka Education for All Network Foundation | Snehalaya |
Excel Industries | Sterlite Technologies Ltd |
Habitat for Humanity India | Swades Foundation |
Haqdarshak | Tata Trusts |
Hero MotoCorp Ltd | Vaagdhara |
Intelehealth | Vigyan Ashram |
JSW Foundation | Vivekanand Research & Training Institute |
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