PGDM

The 2-year Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (AICTE approved) is designed to prepare students for careers in industry, across functional areas. The Programme equips students with strong conceptual skills to manage businesses in an integrated manner. The emphasis is on developing a holistic manager with a vision to take on the challenges of the future.

Objectives

1.To build awareness about the socio-economic environment, both domestic & international and its implications for businesses
2.To hone analytical and problem-solving skills using modern day managerial tools to enhance decision making capabilities
3.To impart state-of-the-art skills and knowledge in functional areas of management with the objective of preparing students for cross-functional roles in industry
4.To develop the students & personality, integrated with strong values and positive attitude to be receptive to societal concerns and ethical conduct

Curriculum

The course for the PGDM Programme is spread over six trimesters, each trimester being 11-12 weeks. The first three trimesters are essentially devoted to foundation courses, across core areas of management. Based on the feedback of all the stakeholders these courses are aimed at providing the student a conceptual understanding of the functional areas such as: 

1.Basic areas, e.g. Economics and Organizational Behavior
2.Techniques, e.g. Statistics and Research Methods
3.Functional areas, e.g. Marketing and Finance
4.Integrative areas, e.g. Strategy and International Business
5.Technology, e.g. Management Information Systems
6.Emerging Areas, e.g. Business Analytics and Social Media Analytics

Core Courses

1.Business Analytics
2.Business Communication Skills I & II
3.Business Mathematics
4.Business Statistics
5.Cost & Management Accounting
6.Governance & Business Ethics
7.Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainable Development
8.Financial Accounting & Analysis
9.Financial Management I & II
10.Human Resource Management
11.Information Technology for Decision Making
12.Individual Dynamics
13.International Business
14.Legal Aspects in Business
15.Management Information Systems
16.Managerial Economics
17.Macroeconomic Theory & Policy
18.Marketing Management I & II
19.Organizational Design & Theory
20.Operation Management I & II
21.Research Methods for Management
22.Strategic Management I & II
23.Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice

Elective Courses

Courses in the 2nd year are designed to offer students an opportunity to pursue their interests in various functional areas. Students will thus have an opportunity to specialize in the functional area of their interest. A student can specialize in more than one area, the areas being Marketing, Finance, Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management, Decision Sciences & Operations, Information Management & Analytics, and Strategy. A student also has an opportunity to pursue a Course of Independent Study (CIS) in lieu of an elective, to further his/her interest in a particular area, subject to meeting the conditions specified for the purpose and reviewed from time to time. The list of Elective Courses is available at institute website https://imibh.edu.in/pgdm_programme_structure 

Summer Internship

On completion of the first year, the students gain hands-on experience in the application of core concepts and functional skills through a Summer Project with leading Corporate Firms. This practice of ‘Learning by Doing’ helps the students to relate the rigor of theory to the world of business. They work on projects as per the specifications of the company. At the end of 8-10 weeks of a closely guided project under the supervision of a company executive, the students submit a report to the company. Our students have also received Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs) for their exemplary work during their internship.

Pedagogy

The faculty at IMI Bhubaneswar enjoys academic freedom to adopt appropriate pedagogy for imparting education. Pedagogy would be a combination of lectures, case discussions, presentations, assignments and project work. The primary emphasis would be on interactive and participative methods of learning. Faculty for the Programme comprises of the core faculty at Bhubaneswar campus as well as faculty from IMI Delhi and Adjunct or Visiting faculty. Guest lectures from industry practitioners are also organized to expose students to the current business environment and practices.

Admission Process

Eligibility for admission
To be eligible for admission to the PGDM Program, the participants must possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent in any discipline, recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) for admission to post-graduate programs. The bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate must entail a minimum of three years education after completing higher secondary schooling under the 10+2 system or equivalent.

Categories of Applicants

Self-Sponsored Candidates: The bulk of the applicants are self-sponsored candidates. They are either fresh graduates or have worked for a few years and joined after quitting their jobs. The Institute's placement cell provides them placement assistance on the best effort basis.
Foreign Nationals: International Management Institute (IMI) Bhubaneswar invites applications from students belonging to foreign countries desirous of pursuing 2- year Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM).

Selection Process
The applicants to the programme are selected on the basis of IMI Selection Index score calculated based on the past academic performance in 10th, 12th, and graduation; CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT score; and personal interview. Appropriate weightage is given to work experience of the applicants.

How to Apply

Applications are invited for admission in PGDM
* Application form Application form is available at the link https://admission.imi.edu/bhubaneswar/
* Applications must be submitted online as the institute does not accept off-line applications.
* Applicant should complete the online application form and submit the same along with the admission application fee which is non-refundable.
* Incomplete forms are liable to be summarily rejected.