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Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
Fostering Futuristic Leadership
This is a two-year full-time PGDM Programme that has been designed to help students develop into competent management professionals who will be able to succeed in changing business environments. The PGDM Programme at SIMT gives students the foundation required to be able to succeed as managers in a variety of different industries. This is accomplished by providing students with a solid analytical skill set, strategic thinking skills, the ability to think and lead as a manager, and exposure to real-world business situations through an industry-based experiential learning approach. By providing a flexible curriculum, an experiential learning approach, and multiple specialisation options, the PGDM Programme at SIMT allows students to tailor their educational experience based on their individual career goals.
Programme Structure
The PGDM programme follows a trimester system divided into two parts:
- Trimester I
- Trimester II
- Trimester III
- Trimester IV
- Trimester V
- Trimester VI
The programme consists of 108 total credits, including core courses, electives, an internship, and a multidisciplinary action project.
Eligibility & Duration
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university with minimum qualifying marks as per institute norms. Final-year students awaiting results may also apply, subject to eligibility fulfillment at the time of admission.
2-year full-time PGDM program structured across 6 trimesters, including core courses, specializations, internship, and final project.
PGDM AT A GLANCE
PGDM (Full-Time)
2 Years (6 Trimesters)
Aspiring Managers & Future Business Leaders
Experiential, Case-Based & Collaborative Learning
Dual Specialisation (Major & Minor)
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
These represent the career and professional accomplishments that the programme prepares graduates to achieve.
Managerial Competence & Leadership
Graduates will demonstrate professional excellence by applying sound business principles and analytical capabilities to lead teams and drive organizational growth across diverse global industries.
Strategic Innovation & Problem Solving
Our alumni will be equipped to translate creative ideas into innovative, practical business solutions while navigating complex environments through strategic decision-making and adaptability.
Ethical & Social Responsibility
Graduates will practice ethical leadership, exhibiting sensitivity toward societal contexts and diversity while balancing the interests of organizational stakeholders and the community.
Specialized Functional Expertise
The programme empowers graduates to master specific domains like Finance, Marketing, or Analytics, allowing them to provide high-level expertise and technical proficiency in their chosen careers.
Lifelong Learning & Global Perspective
Graduates will embrace continuous professional growth and maintain a global mindset, effectively participating in international activities and cross-cultural business environments.
Programme Objectives (POs)
These describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation.
Conceptual & Analytical Foundation
To provide students with a solid foundation in principal management disciplines, fostering the analytical skills necessary to evaluate and execute effective business strategies.
Experiential & Collaborative Learning
To facilitate hands-on learning through internships, case studies, and projects, enabling students to reflect on real-world experiences to enhance their professional readiness.
Academic Flexibility & Specialization
To offer a flexible curriculum that allows students to tailor their academic journey through major and minor electives aligned with their specific career goals.
Technological & Data Proficiency
To develop proficiency in modern business tools, including AI, Business Analytics, and IT, ensuring students can utilize technology to solve contemporary organizational challenges.
Interdisciplinary Integration
To train students to integrate knowledge from diverse domains—such as economics, law, and ethics—to respond effectively to the multifaceted nature of the global business landscape.
PO 6
Convert environmental opportunities into business ideas and plans.
PROGRAM ARCHITECTURE | PGDM 2026-28
SIMT's PGDM is a two-year full-time programme divided into six trimesters. It develops foundational knowledge in analytical thinking and strategic leadership skills.
The first year is dedicated to established core courses that provide the conceptual groundwork for all management professionals.
| Trimester | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
Trimester I (Foundation) |
Business Statistics | 1.5 |
| Managerial Economics | 3 | |
| Financial Reporting and Analysis | 3 | |
| Business Information System | 3 | |
| Business Communications | 1.5 | |
| Business and Corporate Laws | 3 | |
| AI for Managers | 3 | |
| TRI I Total | 18 Credits | |
|
Trimester II (Core Foundations) |
Quantitative Techniques for Management | 3 |
| Macroeconomic Theory and Policy | 3 | |
| Cost and Management Accounting | 3 | |
| IT Tools for Managers | 1.5 | |
| Principles of Management | 1.5 | |
| Financial System and Services | 3 | |
| Marketing Management – 1 | 3 | |
| TRI II Total | 18 Credits | |
|
Trimester III (Functional Core) |
Financial Management | 3 |
| Marketing Management – 2 | 3 | |
| OB and HRM | 3 | |
| Operations Management | 3 | |
| Business Analytics | 3 | |
| Business Ethics and Sustainability | 3 | |
| TRI III Total | 18 Credits | |
Following the completion of the core curriculum and a mandatory Summer Internship (6 Credits), students progress to advanced electives in their second year.
| Trimester | Course Component | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester IV | Major Electives (I, II, III), Minor Electives (I, II), General Elective I | 18 |
| Trimester V | Major Electives (IV, V, VI), Minor Elective III, General Elective II | 15 |
| Trimester VI | Major Electives (VII, VIII), Minor Elective IV | 9 |
| Multidisciplinary Action Project (MAP) | 6 | |
| Year 2 Total | 48 Credits | |
| Specialization Type | Requirement | Available Functional Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Major | 24 Credits (Choose any 8 courses) |
Finance, Marketing, or Business Analytics |
| Minor | 12 Credits (Choose any 4 courses) |
Finance, Marketing, Business Analytics, HRM, or Entrepreneurship |
| Specialization Stream | Available Elective Courses (3 Credits Each) |
|---|---|
| Finance | Security Analysis & Portfolio Management, Derivatives Markets & Risk Management, Real Estate Investment Management, Financial Modelling, Strategic Financial Management, International Finance, Project Appraisal & Finance, Tax Planning, Financial Planning & Wealth Management, Managing Banks & Financial Institutions, Financial Services Marketing, Fintech & Digital Finance. |
| Marketing | Digital Marketing, Research for Marketing Decisions, Advertising & IMC, Brand Management, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Global Marketing, Product Strategy & Management, Sales & Distribution Management, Consumer Behaviour, Services Marketing, Marketing for Retail, Social Media Marketing. |
| Business Analytics | Generative AI: Tools & Technologies, Complex Networks & Cloud Computing, Applied Econometrics, Prediction Algorithm Design & Machine Learning, Database Systems & Data Mining, Data Visualization, Marketing & Social Media Analytics, Finance & Risk Analytics, HR Analytics, Supply Chain Analytics, Advanced Data Analysis, Big Data Analysis. |
| HRM (Minor Only) |
Leadership & Team Building, Negotiation Skills, Organization Development & Change Management, Employee Relations, Compensation & Performance Management, Strategic HRM, Acquiring & Managing Talent, Global HRM & Diversity Management. |
| Entrepreneurship (Minor Only) |
New Age Business Models, Family Business Management, Social Entrepreneurship, Structuring & Scaling-up Organizations, Enterprise Development Project. |
| Category | Total Credits |
|---|---|
| General & Subject Core | 54 |
| Major Electives | 24 |
| Minor Electives | 12 |
| General Electives | 6 |
| Summer Internship | 6 |
| Multidisciplinary Action Project (MAP) | 6 |
| Grand Total | 108 Credits |
Why PGDM at SIMT?
Specializations
Major–Minor Flexibility
Learning Approach
AI & Industry Integrated
Industry Exposure
Internships & Corporate Projects
Career Development
Leadership & Employability Training
Capstone Experience
Multidisciplinary Action Project (MAP)