PGDM – Two Years Programme
Programme Overview
The PGDM Two Years programme is designed to equip students with contemporary management education, keeping them abreast with Industry 5.0. The programme emphasizes on developing resilience through human-centric approach combined with technological integration.
The programme provides the learners with flexibility through Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) to create career path as per their requirement.
Eligibility:
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from any recognised University.
Duration:
24 Months
Fee Structure:
₹40,000 per semester (4 semesters)
Payable at the beginning of every semester.
* Exam, Project & Alumni Portal Registration Fee is additional
Programme Educational Objectives
Instil a culture of continuous learning and innovation to contribute positively to society through responsible and human-centric management practices.
Develop and enhance management competencies in areas such as leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making.
Equip students with knowledge, skills and research-oriented approach required for successful and sustainable career in diverse business environment.
Leverage technology as a bridge for effective and efficient learning experiences.
Pedagogy & Assessment
Assessment
Assessments comprise of assignments, examinations, and project work.
- Flexibility in creating personalized assessment schedule based on self-learning pace.
- Assignments and End Term Examinations (ETE) are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Curriculum
Programme Highlights
- Four semesters
- Eighty-Four (84) credits
- Focus Areas – Business Analytics & Data Science, Finance & Investing , Operations & Project Management, Human Resources & Talent Management, Marketing & Sales; and Strategy & Cross Functional Integration.
- Four types of courses - Foundation, Core, Elective courses and Project
- Career development workshops on Skill Enhancement and Value Addition
- Career development workshops on Skill Enhancement and Value Addition
- Industry visit
- Guest lectures
- Outstation study tour
- Develops critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills.
Foundation Courses & Campus Workshops
Foundation Courses | ||
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Course Name | Credits | |
1. | Basics of Accounting | Non Credit |
2. | Basics of Communication | Non Credit |
3. | Basics of Management | Non Credit |
4. | Basics of Business Statistics | Non Credit |
Campus Workshops (Optional) # | |||
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Workshop Title | Mode | Credits | |
1. | Emotional Intelligence | Offline | Non Credit |
2. | Innovation & Design Thinking | Offline | Non Credit |
Semester - I to Semester - IV Courses
Semester – I | ||
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Core Courses | ||
Course Name | Credits | |
1. | Principles of Economics | 4 |
2. | Management Accounting | 4 |
3. | Marketing Management | 4 |
4. | Business Statistics | 4 |
5. | Ethics & Corporate Governance | 4 |
Semester – II | ||
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Core Courses | ||
Course Name | Credits | |
1. | Financial Management | 4 |
2. | Business Environment | 4 |
3. | Organisational Behaviour | 4 |
4. | Operations and Supply Chain Management | 4 |
5. | Emerging Technologies and Management Applications | 4 |
Semester – III | ||
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Core Courses | ||
Course Name | Credits | |
1. | Legal & Regulatory Environment of Business | 4 |
2. | Strategic Management | 4 |
3. | Human Resource Management | 4 |
4. | Managing New Ventures | 4 |
5. | Cross Cultural Understanding | 4 |
Semester – IV | ||
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Elective Courses | ||
Course Name | Credits | |
1. | Elective-I | 4 |
2. | Elective-II | 4 |
3. | Elective-III | 4 |
4. | Elective-IV | 4 |
5. | Elective-V | 4 |
6. | Project* / Experiential Course in Entrepreneurship | 4 |
* In lieu of Project, student can opt an additional elective course.
Note: The diploma will be awarded in chosen specialisation.
Elective Courses
Finance & Investing
Specialisation – Finance | ||
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# | Course Name | |
1. | Options, Futures & other Derivatives | |
2. | Management of Financial Services | |
3. | Financial Analysis & Business Valuation | |
4. | Security Analysis & Portfolio Management | |
5. | Fixed Income Securities | |
6. | Banking Services & Practices | |
7. | Mergers, Acquisitions & Corporate Restructuring | |
8. | Notified MOOC |
Operations & Project Management
Specialisation – Operations | ||
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# | Course Name | |
1. | Project Management | |
2. | Operations Strategy | |
3. | Advanced Supply Chain Management | |
4. | Quality Management | |
5. | Service Operations Management | |
6. | Technology Management | |
7. | Notified MOOC |
Human Resources & Talent Management
Specialisation – Human Resource | ||
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# | Course Name | |
1. | Employee Relations Management | |
2. | Performance Management | |
3. | Organisational Development & Intervention | |
4. | Strategic Human Resource Management | |
5. | Compensation & Reward Management | |
6. | Training & Development | |
7. | Notified MOOC |
Marketing & Sales
Specialisation – Marketing | ||
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# | Course Name | |
1. | Digital Marketing | |
2. | Retail Management | |
3. | Marketing of Services | |
4. | Consumer Behaviour | |
5. | Sales and Distribution Management | |
6. | Integrated Marketing Communications | |
7. | Marketing Research | |
8. | Strategic Marketing | |
9. | Notified MOOC |
Business Analytics & Data Science
Specialisation – Business Analytics | ||
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# | Course Name | |
1. | Data Science | |
2. | Data Mining for Business Analytics | |
3. | Marketing Analytics | |
4. | Risk Analytics | |
5. | HR Analytics | |
6. | Predictive Modelling | |
7. | Business Simulation | |
8. | Notified MOOC |
Strategy & Cross Functional Integration
Specialisation – Strategy | ||
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# | Course Name | |
1. | Strategic Human Resource Management | |
2. | Strategic Marketing | |
3. | Operations Strategy | |
4. | Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Restructuring | |
5. | Marketing Analytics | |
6. | HR Analytics | |
7. | Risk Analytics | |
8. | Notified MOOC |
Electives
General Management* | ||
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# | Elective Courses | |
1. | Consumer Behaviour | |
2. | Management of Financial Services | |
3. | Employee Relations Management | |
4. | Data Science | |
5. | Project Management | |
6. | One elective can be chosen from any specialisation | |
7. | Notified MOOC |
* Students can opt for General Management to build cross-functional proficiency.
Note: The diploma will be awarded in chosen specialisation.
Skill Enhancement Courses
These workshops aim to enhance practical skills by providing hands-on-training for building competency of the learners. Students can opt for the masterclass / workshops on topics specified below. These workshops are non-credit in nature. Certificate of participation will be awarded to all attendees.
Workshops Offered
- ExcelLerate: Mastering Business Insights with Excel.
- TalkMastery: Unleashing Managerial Communication Brilliance.
- IntelliGen: Merging intelligence with generation to highlight the enhanced cognitive abilities of this AI era.
- Data Visualization and Model building.
- Data Analysis Software – Python / R / Jamovi.
- Negotiation Skills
Value Addition Courses
These courses are designed to develop capacities that promote psycho-social well-being and sound ethical grounding. Students can opt for the masterclass / workshops on topics specified below. These courses are non-credit in nature. Certificate of participation will be awarded to all attendees.
Courses/Workshops Offered
- Universal Human Values
- Personal Branding
- CyberSafe: Strengthening Your Digital Defences
- Communicate & Conquer: Managerial Magic Unleashed
Fee & Scholarships
Programme Fee (Four Semesters)
INR 1,60,000
*Exam, Project & Alumni Portal Registration Fee is additional
SEMESTER Wise
INR 40,000
Mode of Payment
All digital modes of payment are accepted.
Scholarships Available for
- Serving/retired Indian defence personnel.
- War Widows
- SC/ST
- Divyangjan
- Merit-cum means scholarship to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
Who can Apply ?
Graduates with or without Experience:
Whether you're fresh out of college or have years of professional experience, PGDM program through ODL can fit your journey.
Career Climbers:
Ambitious professionals aiming to advance their careers, switch industries, or step into leadership roles.
Family Business Owners:
Entrepreneurs looking to acquire the skills needed to start or grow their own businesses.
Career Changers:
Professionals ready to transition into business roles from other fields.
STEM Graduates:
Science and technology experts eager to excel in managerial roles.
Social Science Graduates:
Those with a background in social sciences, ready to add business acumen to their skillset.
Healthcare Professionals:
Medical and healthcare experts aiming to master the business side of their industry.
Hospitality Professionals:
Individuals in the hospitality sector seeking to boost their business and management expertise.
Educational qualification
Candidates must have a 10 + 2 + 3-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized university/institution or an equivalent qualification as recognized by the Association of Indian Universities.
Grades
Candidates must have a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in graduation (45% for reserved categories).
Aptitude test
Aptitude test
Aptitude test
Candidates must clear Manipal University Jaipur’s online aptitude test as part of the application process.
Candidates with a valid score (40 percentile) from any aptitude test (CAT/MAT/CMAT/XAT/GMAT) need not appear in the above test.
Learner Experience
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this is an AICTE approved programme.
As per the UGC guidelines gazette notification of MHRD dated 27.08.2018, the central government notifies that all the diplomas awarded through Open and Distance Learning mode approved by AICTE are recognized for the purpose of employment to posts and services under the central government.
This programme offers specialization in six areas – Marketing, Finance, Human Resource, Operations, Business Analytics and Strategy. The student can also opt for Post Graduate Diploma in General Management.
PGDM-Executive is meant for working professionals with minimum 5 Years of full time work experience after graduation, it is a 15 months programme. However, any graduate with or without work experience can enrol in PGDM, it is a 24 months programme.
Students can opt for Dual Specialisation by choosing five (5) more elective courses from another specialization area. For Dual Specialisation, a student will study for one (1) additional semester and pay the applicable semester fee.
The maximum timeframe provided to complete the programme is double the stipulated duration of the programme i.e. 4 years for 2 years PGDM programme.
Multiple networking opportunities are provided to the students including the mentorship from senior alumni.
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from any recognized University or equivalent degree recognized by Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
Yes, provided you submit Equivalence Certificate issued by AIU (Association of Indian Universities).
Aspirants may apply online through IMT CDL website.
Yes, it’s possible.
Fee is payable before the start of every semester.
Fee can be paid in Online mode only.
Scholarships are offered to PGDM students:
• Indian Defence Forces – Serving/Retired defence personnel.
• SC/ST
• War Widows
• Divyangjan
• Merit-cum-means scholarship to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
Yes, fee benefits are provided to corporate employee. This is subject to signing of MoU with IMT CDL. Please check with your HR department.
For any queries you may contact: corporate.edu@imtcdl.ac.in
Classes are conducted in both offline and online mode. Offline classes are held at the campus. Classes in online mode are conducted via Microsoft Teams.
Students are advised to attend the classes however it is not mandatory.
Recording of all the online sessions can be accessed through Learning Management System (LMS).
Assignments and End Term Examinations (ETE) are MCQs.
The Foundation courses are the non-credit mandatory courses to prepare learners to orient towards management education.
Core Courses are fundamental courses of management that develop the knowledge base required to acquire higher order management skills. These are credit courses that are mandatory for all students to qualify.
Elective courses develop an in-depth knowledge in the chosen specialized domain – HR, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Business Analytics and Strategy. These are choice-based courses which a student can opt for based on their interest area of specialization.
Yes, you may have a one-to-one counselling session with prior appointment.
Disclaimer
- All policies, rules, regulations, fee structure, curriculum, facilities, etc. are subject to change and shall be binding on all the students.
- Any dispute is subject to the jurisdiction of Ghaziabad court only.