Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) is a two year postgraduate diploma course which is considered equivalent to MBA. It offers specializations in subjects such as Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics Finance, Marketing, International Business, HR etc. It has a great scope as it provides knowledge about areas related to management. This course is offered by the institutes that are recognized by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Although being considered equivalent to MBA, this course focuses more on practicality rather than only theoretical knowledge which is imparted in MBA. Some colleges offer it as a one year diploma course whereas the duration for this course in some colleges is 2 years.

Candidates willing to take admission in PGDM must have passed graduation with a minimum of 50% in any stream from any recognized university. Admissions in this course are granted either directly or by qualifying any entrance exam such as CAT, MAT, XAT etc.

PGDM course emphasizes on leadership, teamwork and practical methodology of studies. This course can be pursued through distance learning also which is equivalent to a full time regular course. PGDM is a lucrative and career oriented course. After completing this course, individuals either get recruited in multinational companies at a senior position or start their own entrepreneurial venture.

Some of the PGDM specializations are as follows:-

• PGDM in Marketing- The course imparts knowledge about marketing activities of a product or enterprise like sales and distribution, product development, brand development, and market research.
• PGDM in Finance- this course helps to deal and understand the business needs of an organization like banking, economics, accounting and market structure, etc.
• PGDM in IT- Students pursuing this course become skilled in account management, systems consultancy, business development, sales and ERP solutions.
• PGDM in HR- This course helps in dealing with industrial relations and personnel management and hence creating jobs with organizations relying hugely on the mobilization and development of their human resource.

The Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) eligibility criteria is mentioned below:

• • Candidates  must have acquired a minimum of 50% in Graduation
  • There is no age limit for pursuing PGDM.

PGDM is a widely preferred programme with high employability rates if pursued from good b-schools. It is very important to pick the right college for this programme in order to boost career opportunities. There are several organisations that recruit skilled managers every year. Fresh graduates can also apply for various jobs after pursuing this course. As this course is considered equivalent to MBA with more practical approach, this course makes it easier for the individuals to understand the environment of market and management and become highly skilled professionals with a high salary package.

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Listed below are some of the profiles in which candidates get recruited:

• • Account Manager
  • Marketing Manager
  • Recruitment Manager
  • IT Services Marketing Head
  • Business consultant
  • Public Relations Officer
  • Marketing Executive

• McKinsey & Company
• The Boston Consulting Group
• Brain & Company
• Deloitte Consulting
• Booz Allen Hamilton
• Accenture
• EY LLP Consulting Practice

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Salaries offered to Post Graduation Diploma holders is very attractive. They earn salary ranging from Rs. 4 lakh to Rs. 8 lakh per annum. Salaries also increases as per their profile and experience in the same field.