The main reason why postgraduate courses are named as PGDM is because when an Institute is an autonomous body (meaning it is not affiliated to any University) and conducts management courses then such Institutes cannot offer MBA degree. Even IIMs, XLRI's doesn't offer MBA degrees they only give PGP Diploma or PGDM since they are autonomous and independent bodies.

PGDM was declared equivalent to MBA by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) on 3rd April 2008.This MBA equivalence has been renewed by the AIU from time to time continuously since 2008.

The program is a 2-year, full time programme is AICTE approved and is comparable to those offered by some of the best business schools in the country.

The two year full time Post Graduate Programme comprises of four semesters. The first two terms focus on Foundation and Application aspects of management and the last two terms focus on Specialization and Integration with global developments in different areas of management.

There are few reasons why you need to consider a PGDM program :

A gateway to entrepreneurial and business skills: Growing entrepreneurship trend helps students and make them keep to develop their career in entrepreneurship. Development skills set would encourage students to open their own firms after completion of PGDM course.

Specialization: The best part of PGDM course offers several specialized courses and electives. Some of PGDM program’s include Project Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Media Management and extents the range of MBA programs.

Interaction and training sessions with industries: During PGDM courses various opportunities will be given to start internships with industries and helps in filling the gap between industry and academics and gives exposure to students.

Career options after PGDM

One can have an amazing career opportunity after PGDM in big private companies.

However PGDM courses that are well recognized by the industry can give you higher-level jobs.

Students can expect decent starting pay packages an average being 5-6 Lakhs / Annum.

By earning a PGDM degree from top institution individuals can broaden their educational horizons and also hope to get the leadership positions.

PGDM not only helps prepare professionals in areas with a large requirement at national level but also at international level.

PGDM covers various subjects such as accounting, economics, finance, operations management, marketing, organizational behavior and project management and many more.