Post Graduate Programme in Management

What is the Post Graduate Programme in Management (P.G.P.M )?

Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM) is a postgraduate business management course that delves into the principles of management, covering essential subjects within the field. Management involves the strategic use and manipulation of human, financial, technological, and natural resources to achieve specific goals. It encompasses decision-making processes that dictate how a business should operate and is considered a crucial factor of production alongside machines, materials, and money. The duration of the PGPM is typically two academic years, although it may vary among institutes. Some institutes may also offer it on a part-time basis, and the course is divided into four semesters.

Syllabus and Course Content:

The syllabus for the Post Graduate Programme in Management, as prescribed by various universities and colleges, is structured across four terms:

Term I:

1. Financial Accounting and Decision Making
2. Managerial Economics
3. Marketing Management
4. Statistical Methods for Management Decisions

Term II:

1. Business Communication
2. Competitive Strategy
3. Decision Models and Optimization
4. Global Economics
5. Marketing Decision Making

Term III:

1. Corporate Finance I
2. Managerial Accounting and Decision Making
3. Management of Organizations
4. Operations Management
5. Responsible Leadership
6. Leadership Development

Term IV:

1. Corporate Finance II
2. Strategies for the Digital Economy

Post Graduate Programme in Management Colleges:

• Indian School of Business - ISB Hyderabad, Hyderabad

Course Suitability:

Applicants should possess the ability to allocate resources based on priorities, make decisions, and take responsibility for them. Essential skills include people skills, strategic thinking, visionary leadership, adaptability to change, self-management, teamwork, and ethical and high personal standards. Emotional maturity and the capacity to cope with stress and disappointment are also beneficial attributes.

Benefits of the Post Graduate Programme in Management:

• Opportunities for higher degree programs and further research work after completing the master's degree.
• Career prospects in various industries such as construction, consulting firms, financial institutions, hospitality, information technology, insurance, manufacturing, retail, transportation, and logistics.
• Advisory roles helping organizations become more profitable through cost reduction and revenue increase.
• Careers as management analysts or consultants, focusing on improving organizational efficiency.

Employment Areas:

• Banks
• Colleges & Universities
• Infosys - Bangalore
• Lotophage - Bangalore
• MNCs
• My Eco Energy Pvt. Ltd. - Ahmedabad
• SBS - Mumbai

Job Types:

• Accountant
• Executive Director & Head
• Hotel & Catering Manager
• Logistics Manager
• Public Relations Officer
• Publisher & Columnist
• Retailing Manager
• Sale-Purchase Assistant Manager
• Teacher & Professor
• Tourism Manager