Post Graduate Diploma in Management Online

Sneak peek into the programme design

Hear from the distinguished faculty members of SPJIMR, including Prof. Snehal Shah, Prof. Vidyut Lata Dhir, Prof. Debmallya Chatterjee, Prof. Sushmita Shrivastava, and Prof. Tanvi Mankodi, share their insights on crafting the courses in this Post Graduate Diploma in Management Online. The faculty has harnessed innovative approaches to ensure a rewarding learning journey for students.

Programme overview

The PGDM Online programme aligns entirely with the on-campus programmes. You will prepare for a successful career in the business world with the unparalleled learning experience offered in the curriculum. Receive a comprehensive overview of diverse functional areas in a holistic manner through a tailored curriculum. Moreover, you also have the flexibility to choose your own combination of micro-specialisations that directly align with your career goals. The coursework is designed by SPJIMR’s distinguished faculty members, who have expertise in fostering a stimulating learning environment while encouraging critical thinking. You will have multiple opportunities to refine your managerial aptitude by participating in various beyond-the-classroom learning initiatives. Benefit from the three optional immersions at the SPJIMR campus in Mumbai, which will give you opportunities to connect with your faculty and peers. The variety of courses included in the curriculum empower you to devise solutions to complex business problems.

Curriculum

The programme offers a fully immersive learning experience with an extensive curriculum spread across 2 years.

Academic session

The first-year academic session is divided into 3 Phases of 3.5 months each.There will be 16 functional and general management courses in the first year. The first phase includes classroom learning, while the other 2 phases also have non-classroom learning consisting of Social Immersion, and Personal Growth Lab and workshops on Business Negotiation, Critical Thinking, and Career Development. The last two phases of the first year specifically focus on facilitating your holistic interpersonal development.

The second year offers a bouquet of 6 micro-specialisations with 4 courses of 3 credits each. You will have the flexibility to choose any 3 micro-specialisations that align with your future goals.

Academic requirements

Following is the summary of the academic requirements for completing the programme successfully:

• You need to earn 80 credits for graduation.
• You will undertake a 6-credit project in the second year.
• The minimum duration of the programme is 2 years, and the maximum is 3 years, subject to approval from the Programme Head or Academic Council.

First-year curriculum

The first year curriculum consists of functional and general management courses.

Second-year curriculum

In the second year, the curriculum features:

• Six micro-specialisations, each with four 3-credit courses
• Flexibility to choose three micro-specialisations according to personal goals
• A live project

Campus immersions (optional)

• There will be three optional in-campus immersions of 5 days each at the SPJIMR, Mumbai Campus. The immersions are tentatively planned in March 2024, September 2024, and March 2025.
• The in-campus immersions are subject to the conditions that prevail at that point of time. The sessions during the in-campus modules are included in the total number of sessions offered per course.
• The immersions will include academic sessions, workshops and guest sessions.