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Why Should I Choose PGDM Program?

THIS ARTICLE WAS UPDATED ON 28/JUNE/2020

During the three years of graduation, a business administration or management student always thinks about what course is next or what will he do after graduation? At the beginning of their graduation, students are free-minded and do not concentrate on their future but when they reach into their last year, they get sickly worried about their next step.

Most of the students in business administration or management often confuse choosing PGDM or MBA for their next degree program. Well, many students know about the MBA but only some of them are properly aware of the course of PGDM.

So, here, in this article, we are going to discuss PGDM and the reasons for choosing this course.

What is PGDM?

PGDM stands for Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). This is a two-year regular course conducted by autonomous institutes (institutes which are not affiliated to any university). PGDM is a diploma program but has similar importance as that of an MBA. As this course is conducted by autonomous colleges, the syllabus changes according to the evolution in the business industry but in an MBA the syllabus changes after so many years as per the university instructions. PGDM courses are advanced and have approval from the AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) and other certifications from the Association of Indian Universities.

PGDM courses are advanced and structured with a company interface in mind and also builds the bridge between academics and the industry.

Several PGDM courses of many management institutions emphasize students oriented concepts and methodologies. Upgraded and latest methodologies like simulations, case discussions, etc., are used by the institutes to educate the course knowledge and instructions. On the other hand, another valuable feature of PGDM courses is its time slots of short-term and long-term internship courses. The choices in the internships and also the short-term projects provide a platform to the students to apply their classroom concepts and knowledge in real-time work, giving better and productive outputs and also gaining experience from these.

If we compare between MBA and PGDM colleges, we can observe that understanding the career interests and requirements of the students’ skill sets, institutes offering PGDM Courses are more viable and flexible possessing the freedom to introduce more contemporary and relevant topics in the curriculum.

Reasons for choosing PGDM over MBA

Upcoming aspiring management professionals are always keen to explore concepts and theories of management. So, let’s discuss why you should PGDM:

  • Time-bound completion

Unlike MBA courses, PGDM courses are completed on time by properly educating students during the degree program. As this course is conducted by autonomous institutes, they are not controlled by the universities, all the decisions are made by the college itself, thus completing the course on time. 

  • More privilege to performance than a degree

A lot of advantages and beneficial opportunities are conferred to the students by PGDM courses prove its characteristic of giving importance to the performance of students rather than the diploma/degree. Students thus become ready for undertaking any job, right from their entry in the business world.

  • Updated syllabus

The approved curriculum of PGDM Courses is continuously updated with the latest happenings and demand in the corporate scenario resulting in the addition of new contemporary concepts and topics in the course beneficial for the career of students. Unlike MBA courses, the syllabus of the PGDM course constantly evolves according to the advancement in the business industry.

  • Advantages for the development of entrepreneurial and business skills

Many management students are keen to develop a career in entrepreneurship. Elective entrepreneurship and business development skills are offered by the PGDM Courses for these students essential to set up and manage the business firms of their own. These skills develop better in the practical courses with a lot of practice and PGDM offers the students such privilege to improve their skills in these fields.

  • Specialization

Unlike typical MBA Courses, the PGDM course offers several electives. Some of the PGDM’s contemporary specializations include – Media Management, Project Management, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management which often extends the range of MBA Courses.

  • Training courses and interaction with the company

Students’ internship courses and various opportunities of industry interface offered to the students by PGDM courses fills the gap between industry and academics and demonstrates their value of giving greater exposure to students. Interaction with companies improves a lot of skills in students and gives them an experience that will be helpful for them in the future.

So, after reading this article, I’m sure you must have given a thought about PGDM. If you want to learn new things in the business industry, then the PGDM is an apt choice for you. It will give you an experience that you will never get in a typical MBA college as you will get several opportunities to enhance and utilize your skills in business and management.

Thus, students who are planning for new ventures and focusing on exploring experiential and hands-on learning, the PGDM Courses serve to be the ideal choice for them to achieve a successful career.


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