About PGDM

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) is a management course at postgraduate level which regardless of the specialization, will provide a student with conceptual, theoretical and practical knowledge in various aspects of business-like finance, economics, operations, marketing, basic accounting etc. The Students in this field get the practical exposure in their courses in term of internship of 8 weeks duration. Here are some important highlights about the PGDM program that you should know about:

• The 2-year professional postgraduate course in Business Management is open to students from all the three streams: Science, Arts and Commerce.
• The PGDM course offers knowledge and training in management and leadership skills to prepare them for managerial roles and entrepreneurship.
• During the tenure of the course, candidates learn various aspects of business administration and management through class room lectures and minor projects like internship.
• Our PGDM course is a full-time course which is approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi.
• An PGDM graduates have prospects for decent placement in reputed companies.

The program designed to prepare professional for managerial careers in industry, public sector and social sector. At par with the international benchmark, KIMDS also follows the trimester pattern to improve the student engagement and augmenting the quality of delivery.
The teaching methodology at KIMDS is two pronged. The first objective is to furnish students with a knowledge base to meet the needs of an extremely demanding industry and the second is to hone attitudes to respond to complex challenges in the work environment.
Based on the accepted pedagogy, the teaching methodology is focused in two layers. The first is to provide a knowledge bank. The second is to handle the challenges in work environment. The two layers are adopted by lecture, case study, seminar, computer-based learning, simulation business game and role play through a process of participation by students.

Program Objectives:

• Values, skills and knowledge for global competitiveness.
• Managing self- health, stress, time, emotions, conflict resolution, and growth.
• Instilling and developing a blend of modern management.

Pedagogy at KIMDS:

The academic delivery and learning module is unique mix of teaching aids, methods and learning tools with focus on:

• Case study analysis and presentations.
• Real time exposure to business environment.
• Practical training, assignments & projects.
• Interactive lectures.
• Comprehensive class evaluation through quiz, test & presentations.
• Beyond class room learning through hands-on experience in industry.
• Role plays.
• Summer internship.
• Business research project.
• Panel discussion with CEOs/senior corporate executives.
• Personality growth and soft skill development.
• Communication and creativity lab.

Why PGDM at KIMDS after Graduation?

• The purpose of pursuing a management program is to become better employable.
• In an MBA program, you will be provided with theoretical knowledge of management concepts and practices with intent to build necessary managerial skills.
• It is more practical in nature and job oriented.
• The purpose of pursuing a management program is to become better employable.
• In the open job market, the treatment is same for MBA and PGDM graduates.
• Better job opportunities can be the prime reason for doing PGDM.
• It gives an edge over other students due to the practical knowledge which is a good way to have the option of great career Growth.
• Students acquire management skills at initial stage.
• In today's competitive world where everybody wishes to become an entrepreneur, this course helps you think more precisely on different aspects of running a business. It helps in building tactical skills.
• Greater challenges are faced during the course and you get 2 years’ time period to learn the concepts comprehensively. The course helps develop a holistic approach towards management.
• Better pay packages at early stage of life.
• During the course of PGDM, students study the concepts of marketing, sales, human resource, finance etc.