Post Graduate Diploma in Management Online
S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
AICTE-approved PGDM Online
from the #1 Private B-school in India
INR 10,00,000
Pay-as-you-learn: Make termly payments to better finance your education
Live and interactive sessions
By core SPJIMR faculty and industry experts
3 campus immersions (optional)
Network with industry experts, peers at campus
Career development sessions
AICTE-approved, 2-year online PGDM from the #1 private B-school in India.
Enhance your leadership potential | Sharpen your decision-making skills | Learn with an application oriented curriculum.
Through the PGDM Online programme, you will be able to fast-track your management career by developing an in-depth understanding of diverse business functions and gaining the cross-functional expertise required for effective decision-making.
You will experience a transformative journey through live sessions with industry experts and accomplished on-campus faculty, collaborate with peers during campus immersions, network with prominent alumni, build future-ready skills through live projects and case studies, and receive a range of tailor-made career services.
Modelled after the on-campus PGDM, the two-year AICTE-approved programme is specially created for professionals who wish to pursue top-tier management education to advance their career goals while pursuing their jobs. With a curriculum designed to meet industry needs, it will offer you the opportunity to apply learnings in real-time to your jobs.
Gain the SPJIMR advantage and accelerate your career:
Graduate from a leading B-school:
With a 40+ year legacy in management studies, SPJIMR is one of the top-five business schools in India. It has been ranked #1 in India and #40 in the world by the Financial Times in 2023.
Learn from world-class faculty and industry experts:
Learn from the core SPJIMR faculty, who are accomplished academicians with rich industry experiences from diverse sectors.
Experience immersive learning:
During the three campus immersions (for five days each), you will be a part of curated immersive experiences, academic sessions, workshops, guest sessions and networking events with top business leaders from diverse industries and the SPJIMR alumni network.
Live and interactive sessions:
Most sessions (80 credits equivalent to 2400 hours of engagement) are delivered live and provide ample opportunities to engage with faculty, peers and industry professionals.
Access an elite alumni network:
Gain alumni status equivalent to the on-campus programs and join a global network of 15,000+ members leading top businesses. In addition, build valuable, professional connections within a prominent industry network during specially organised events.
Receive career guidance:
The career services team will be actively engaged to support your career aspirations and enable you to succeed. These will include -
- CV preparation, personal branding and profile-building workshops
- Role-clarity sessions by recruitment experts
- Sessions by industry experts
Develop industry-ready skills:
Leverage industry insights from top business leaders and learnings from live projects to solve critical business challenges at work.
Explore enhanced flexibility features:
- Payment flexibility - Choose to pay on a term-by-term basis rather than paying for the entire programme upfront to better plan and finance your education.
- Self-paced learning - With the option to complete your studies in up to 36 months, focus on your academic pursuits without compromising on your other commitments.
- Classes that suit your schedule - Manage your work and studies better by attending classes in the evenings and on weekends.
- Choice of micro-specializations - Choose three specialised tracks from six micro-specializations that align with your area of interest.
Experience a unique and innovative pedagogy:
The PGDM Online offers a holistic approach to management education that goes well beyond the classroom -
- Gain real-world experience via a social immersion project with a local NGO and apply management concepts to positively impact your community
- Identify strengths and areas of improvement through an immersive Personal Growth Lab
- Learn to harness your inner potential with a specialised Science of Spirituality course
Mentorship and workshops by industry leaders:
Learn from industry experts through interactive sessions and the mentorship programme.
Exclusive access to 4000+ courses
Eligible learners who enrol for this programme will gain access to these additional benefits*:
- Advance their career with credentials from 100+ leading global universities
- Transform their learning experience with access to 4000+ courses and 1000+ guided projects
- Keep upskilling and secure access to 30,000+ hours of teaching by renowned, global professors
- Gain access to courses that are loved by thousands of global learners
*Subject to change as per the Coursera Partner Consortium Program Terms and Conditions.
Hear from our learners
“Being a young professional, I was on the lookout for opportunities to strengthen my profile. Enrolling for SPJIMR’s PGDM Online programme has been one of the best decisions. What we see in a traditional MBA classroom, whether they are group case studies, guest lectures, workshops, networking, etc. are all getting done and delivered in the online space. Moreover, SPJIMR’s reputation and legacy also promises to ensure top-notch high-quality education as well which we are getting. We have access to lecture recordings, recorded videos explaining concepts and lot of reading material though the Coursera platform which is easy to navigate. The classes are very interesting with a diverse cohort, rich learnings from faculty and able support from the teaching assistants. In a nutshell, it’s a very dynamic programme, two years of very exciting journey which aims to make a solid stand in the whole education space."
What does the diploma certificate look like?
Learners shall be awarded the 'Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Online)' upon successfully meeting the academic requirements of the programme as set by the Academic Council of SPJIMR.
About the programme
Hear SPJIMR Dean, Dr. Varun Nagaraj
SPJIMR Dean Dr. Varun Nagaraj explains how the newly launched PGDM Online programme adapts to the evolving needs of learners seeking management education from a top-tier B-school. Through the programme, SPJIMR is committed to making high-quality management education accessible to individuals across India and the world. The two-year AICTE-approved programme will enable busy professionals to advance their career goals while continuing in their current jobs and without changing location.
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Admissions
You must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited school or university with at least 50% marks or equivalent grade points to be eligible to apply. Candidates appearing for their final-year bachelor’s examination can also apply for provisional admission - provided they fulfil the eligibility criteria and submit the required documents by October 31, 2023.
Academics
Whether you're starting your career or want to grow in your current role, this programme will help you build an in-depth understanding of core business functions while gaining a broader perspective on general management. In the second year, you can customise your learning experience by choosing three out of the six available micro-specialisations.
Careers
Develop your functional management skills and grow as an innovative leader through classroom and beyond-classroom learning. You will also get access to career enhancement and mentorship sessions with SPJIMR’s faculty.
Student Experience
Get opportunities to develop your professional skills and for your personal growth. As a part of the programme, you will work on case studies and projects that give you hands-on experience and help you apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios. You will also have the chance to interact with NGOs as a part of SPJIMR’s Development of Corporate Citizenship (DoCC) programme and participate in Science of Spirituality (SoS) to develop a deeper understanding of your potential. You will have regular interactions with entrepreneurs and leaders from industry under the mentorship programme.
About the Institute
SPJIMR is a leading postgraduate management institute established in 1981 in Mumbai. It offers cutting-edge, modern, and pragmatic business education that prepares students for success in the global business realm. SPJIMR is in the league of top global B-schools which are accredited by AACSB, International. AACSB accreditation is the worldwide hallmark of excellence in business education, and has been earned by less than 5% of the world's business schools.
Events
Watch the recording of Q&A webinar with PGDM Online Chairperson, Dr. Debmallya Chatterjee here.
Watch the recording of the masterclass on Learning to learn- Finding your sweet spot, by SPJIMR faculty here.
Watch the recording of Q&A webinar with PGDM Online Chairperson, Dr. Debmallya Chatterjee here.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We encourage you to investigate whether this programme meets your academic and/or professional needs before applying.