Overview

The Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) is the flagship two-year programme offered by IMI Kolkata. It is carefully designed to groom students into capable managers and strategic decision-makers across various functional domains. The programme equips students with a strong conceptual foundation and develops their ability to manage businesses holistically. It fosters versatile leadership, preparing students to adapt effectively to dynamic economic, technological, socio-cultural, and political environments with a socially responsible mindset. Alongside business acumen, the programme emphasizes ethical values and integrity.
The Programme is Approved by AICTE and Accredited by

  • National Board of Accreditation (NBA)
  • Association of MBAs (AMBA)
  • National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
  • Equivalence to MBA given by Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Programme Objective

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
  • PEO 1: Demonstrate solution-driven critical thinking skills with an innovative mindset.
  • PEO 2: Develop responsible leadership capabilities in business.
  • PEO 3: Be a socially sensitive and value-driven individual.
  • PEO 4: Develop a global perspective in management.
Programme Outcomes (POs)
Programme Outcomes At the end of the programme, the graduates will be able to:
PO 1
Communication
Communicate effectively in a business context through written reports, presentations, and interpersonal interactions.
PO 2
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Demonstrate critical thinking skills by appropriate problem identification, evaluating alternatives based on multiple perspectives, and presenting innovative solutions for problem-solving.
PO 3
Integrated Thinking
Develop the ability to conceptualise complex business problems, apply appropriate theories, tools and techniques from various functional areas of management to support business decisions.
PO 4
Leadership Skills
Illustrate the role of responsible leadership in management.
PO 5
Ethical Awareness
Identify ethical issues and be aware of socio-cultural norms in management practices.
PO 6
Global Awareness
Identify the challenges faced by the organization in the global platform for taking business decisions.

Course Structure

The PGDM programme spans two years. In the first year, students build core competencies across foundational areas including economics, organizational behaviour, finance and accounting, marketing, human resource management, information systems, and quantitative techniques. At the end of the first year, all students must complete a summer internship of 8 to 10 weeks with one of the Institute’s corporate partners. This internship, carrying six credits, is evaluated through a report, presentation, and viva. Apart from SIP, in the second year, each student must work on a Capstone Business Project to develop an integrated business understanding.

Group Trimester I Trimester II Trimester III
Economics Managerial Economics Macro-Economic Theory & Policy & IE
Finance Financial Reporting & Analysis and Cost Management Financial Management I Financial Management II
Marketing Marketing Management I Marketing Management II
Strategic Sales and Business Development
OM&QT Quantitative Techniques Operations Management Supply Chain Management
MISA Data Pre-Processing and Visualization IT for Sustainable Future Business Analytics
Research Methodology for Management
Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Managerial Communication Design Thinking for Rural Innovation ESG for Responsible Value Creation
Entrepreneurship New Venture Development I Universal Human Values for Wellbeing
Indian Knowledge Systems Applied to Management Local Business Accelerator I New Venture Development II
Strategic Management Local Business Accelerator II
Business Ethics and CSR
Legal Aspects of Business
OBHR Organizational Behavior Human Resources Management

During the second year, students may choose electives based on their interests and career aspirations. The programme offers a wide selection of elective courses across various specializations. Students may opt for an independent course under faculty supervision for topics not covered under existing electives.

Specialization Areas:
  • Economics
  • Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Operations Management and Quantitative Techniques
  • Marketing
  • Finance
  • Management Information Systems and Analytics
  • Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management

Broad Area Sl. No. Course Name
Economics 1 Business Forecasting
Startegy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship 1 Mergers, Acquisitions & Corporate Restructuring
2 Marketing Strategy and International Markets
3 Digital Business Models
4 Digital Transformation
5 Multi- Criteria Decision Making
6 Strategic HRM
7 Managing Organizational Change
8 Sustainability and Green HRM
9 Mindfulness for Leadership Excellence
Finance 1 Fixed Income & Equity Valuation
2 Advanced Financial Statement Analysis
3 Banking & Financial Services
4 Strategic Cost Management
5 Tax Planning and Auditing
6 Mergers, Acquisitions & Corporate Restructuring
7 Portfolio Management
8 Futures, Options and Derivatives
9 International Finance
10 Financial Modelling & Analytics
11 Project & Infrastructure Finance
12 Financial Risk Management
13 Financial Institutions Markets & Services
14 Behaviorial Finance
15 Fintech
16 Investment Banking
17 Wealth Management & Alternative Investment
Marketing 1 Integrated Marketing Communication
2 Sales and Distribution Management
3 Retail Marketing
4 Digital Marketing Strategy
5 Customer Relationship Management
6 Services Marketing
7 Consumer Behaviour
8 Strategic Brand and Product Management
9 Marketing Strategy and International Markets
10 Entertainment, Media and Sports Marketing
11 B2B Marketing
12 Rural and BOP Marketing
13 Generative AI in Marketing
14 Marketing for E-Commerce
15 BFSI Marketing
16 Pricing Strategy
17 Advanced Marketing Research
18 Tourism Marketing
19 Sales Analytics
Management Information Systems and Analytics 1 Digital Business Models
2 Cybersecurity Foundations and Management
3 Generative AI
4 Database Management and Applications
5 Social Media and Text Analytics
6 ERP
7 Cloud Computing & IOT
8 Data Analytics & Machine Learning
9 Block Chain and Business Applications
10 Marketing Analytics
11 Digital Transformation
12 Predictive Analytics
13 Business Forecasting
14 Prescriptive Analytics
15 Sales Analytics
Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource 1 Human Resource Planning
2 Compensation Management
3 Recruitment & Selection
4 HR Analytics
5 Recruitment & Selection
6 Fundamentals of Labour Law & Application
7 Performance Management & Reward System
8 Training & Development
9 Managing Organizational Change
10 Strategic HRM
11 Conflict Resolution & Negotiations
12 International HRM
13 Sustainability and Green HRM
Operations Management & Quantitative Techniques 1 Supply Chain Risk & Resilience
2 Lean Six Sigma
3 Supply Chain Modelling & Analytics
4 Service Operations Management
5 Project Management
6 International Logistics and Shipping Services
7 Operations Research
8 Multi- Criteria Decision Making
9 Business Forecasting
10 Logistics & Supply Chain Management
11 Predictive Analytics
12 Prescriptive Analytics
Pedagogy

IMI Kolkata employs a diverse and dynamic teaching methodology. The learning process integrates lectures, case studies, simulation exercises, group work, student presentations, and class projects. Industry experts frequently participate as guest speakers, helping to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world business practice. This blended pedagogy enhances practical understanding and prepares students for the challenges of the corporate world.


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