The Post Graduate Management Programmes – PGDM ONLINE and PGDM Business Administration (BA) offered by MDI Gurgaon are fast growing in popularity among the working professionals. These two programmes of MDI are being considered a very practical choice and an attractive option for experienced professionals looking to enhance their business acumen without stepping away from what they are doing.
Both the programmes are for professionals with work experience. Approved by AICTE, both programmes are similar to the flagship regular residential management programme offered by MDI Gurgaon and are taught by the same set of esteemed faculty who teaches the regular programme.
PGDM Online as the name suggests is an online based programme with Campus Immersions which can be opted by anyone from anywhere while PGDM BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION is offered to people residing or working in and around Delhi / Gurgaon / NCR areas.
Why working executives, professionals, entrepreneurs, family or home business owners, lawyers or housewives who may not have pursued a full time MBA programme and are interested in chasing the ‘MBA dream’, should definitely consider these two programmes ?
- These two post graduate management programmes are offered by one of the top business schools of India (Ranked 2nd in private B Schools NIRF 2023) and is ideal as it offers the flexibility of learning without taking any break from work or career, without compromising on the commitments – personal or professional, or having to adjust lifestyle or daily routine.
- Asynchronous learning – at your own pace and schedule
- Unlike most of the Online MBA (including some of the online Programmes offered by IIMs) this is not outsourced to any third party Ed-Tech consultancy. The classes are conducted by the same set of esteemed faculty of MDI who take classes for the flagship 2 year full time residential PGDM Programme.
- The curriculum is designed for industry and suitable for professionals.
- Combines a blend of synchronous and asynchronous content curated explicitly for working professionals alongside ‘Dual Specialization’ opportunity.
- Includes Energy Management and Business Analytics.
- Industry Connect with Business Leaders and 10000+ alumni across the globe.
- The immersion program gets you to campus, where you will interact with the cohort, faculty, director, institute academic leaders and corporate leaders.
Reasons cited by some existing students of MDI pursuing PGDM Online and PGDM BA currently :
- Work Experience Integration: designed for professionals with significant work experience, typically 3 to 15+ years. This allows for a rich learning environment where students can integrate their work experiences into their studies.
- No Career Disruption: Unlike a full-time MBA, this allows students to continue working while studying.
- Immediate Application of Skills: The knowledge and skills acquired while studying can be immediately applied to one’s current job, providing real-time benefits to stakeholders.
- Networking Opportunities: students are usually seasoned professionals, which provides excellent networking & learning opportunities with peers, guests on campus, vast alumni, common interest groups, incubation centres.
- Leadership: The curriculum focuses on leadership and management skills, tailored for those who are already in or are preparing for senior management roles.
- Global Perspective: providing a global outlook that is essential for today’s business leaders.
- Knowledge of Faculty : As this is taught by MDI faculty themselves, their immense knowledge makes a huge difference in the learning.
The Online PGDM Admission 2024: Applications for the Two year (2 year) PGDM (Online) Programme – Phase 2 is now open for the August 2024, Batch. Anyone having min 2 years of work ex can apply.
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For those residing / working in and around the National Capital Region (NCR) can also opt for the PGDM- Business Administration Programme. The PGDM – Business Administration (PGDM BA) is also a 2 Year very relevant programme for 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 (3+ years of Work Ex) residing/ working in and around the National Capital Region (NCR).
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Interested candidates can apply online or set up a personal counseling session to understand better and get response to any queries.
Know the Programme Structures :
A.
The two-year PGDM(Online) : is approved by the AICTE, Government of India. It is patterned along the same lines as the flagship PGDM programme of MDI Gurgaon.
The first year of the programme will comprise eight modules of six weeks each. Core (compulsory) courses worth 44 credits would be covered this year.
- Elective courses are offered in the second year of the programme over three modules of 12 weeks each.
- The final module is dedicated to an end-of-programme capstone dissertation.
Immersion programme: The immersion program gets you to campus, where you will interact with the cohort, faculty, director, institute academic leaders and corporate leaders.
MDI Online PGDM Specializations:
During the second year of study, participants may choose from 30 electives to attain a major and minor specialization in any of the following functional areas:
- Accounting & Finance
- Operations Management
- Economics & Public Policy
- Marketing
- Organizational Behaviour & Human Resource Management
- Information Management
- Strategy
- General Management
- Business Analytics
- Energy Management.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must have at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in both Std. X and XII.
- Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree (minimum 3 years) with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in any discipline from any University recognized by the AICTE/AIU/ Ministry of HRD, Government of India.
- Applicants to the PGDM (Online) program must possess a minimum of two years’ full-time work experience as on 30th June, 2024, after completion of a Bachelor’s degree of admissible duration for the program. Internships and apprenticeships will not be counted.
- Proficiency in English language.
B.
The two-year PGDM BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION :MDI’s Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Business Administration) is a rigorous, demanding and relevant programme for working executives residing/ working in and around the National Capital Region (NCR) who have had no prior exposure to formal management education.
Eligibility
- The Applicants must have 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in both class X and XII.
- The Applicants must have minimum 3-year Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in any discipline from any University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State legislature in India or other educational Institutions established by an Act of the Parliament or declared as deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act 1956 or possess and equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India.
- A minimum of 3-year of post-qualification executive work experience as on April 30th, 2024.
- Self-Sponsored /Sponsored Applicants through valid GMAT/CAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA/CMAT
The Applicants must have any one of the six All India Tests i.e Valid GMAT/CAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA/CMAT scores, valid upto June 30, 2024 to be eligible for the admission to PGDM-Business Administration.
