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ISB PGP (Post Graduate Programme) is designed to be dynamic and immersive, blending rigorous coursework with real-world applications. With a focus on experiential learning, the programme emphasizes case-based teaching, simulations, projects, and industry interactions. Through a diverse curriculum spanning core business disciplines and elective specializations, students gain a holistic understanding of management principles while also honing their leadership, analytical, and decision-making skills.

Students at ISB demonstrate an ability to work effectively in a team, exhibiting behaviour that reflects an understanding of the importance of individual roles and tasks, and the ability to manage conflict and compromise, so that team goals are achieved. Students are able to identify key issues in a business setting; develop a perspective that is supported by relevant information and integrative thinking; to draw and assess conclusions. Students shall be able to communicate verbally in an organised, clear, and persuasive manner, and be a responsive listener.

BIM Trichy Programme is offered with diverse courses in its curriculum with key specialization areas. Through a well-crafted MBA program architecture, BIM Trichy courses nurture pi shaped professionals who are ready for the business of tomorrow. Uncertainties mark the business of tomorrow. New technology applications, new business rules, an entirely new set of consumers like Gen Z, and the onset of events like the Covid 19 pandemic make uncertainties the next normal for the future of work. At BIM, we have designed a unique program architecture to bulletproof you against these uncertainties. By making you a Pi-shaped professional. 

In the BIMT Trichy Program the top horizontal bar in Pi denotes the core and elective subjects to provide you with a spread of subject knowledge across various areas of specialization in BIMT Trichy courses, first to make you a strong generalist. The first vertical bar then denotes the specialization courses BIM offers in five areas, Viz, Marketing, Human Resources, Digital Business & Analytics, Finance, Operations. A plethora of new-age courses across each specialization, like Text Mining and Social Sentiment Analysis and Martech in Marketing; Fintech and Blockchain in Finance; HR Analytics in Supply Chain and Logistics Analytics in Operations, keep you updated with the emerging skills. Our various Centres of Excellence further ensure world-class research, scholastic, and consulting experience in the most contemporary areas and keep you future-ready. The use of simulation tools across courseware and our outstanding team of practicing scholars help you apply theory to practice. The second vertical bar includes various practice courses and programs to build the ‘self’ and practice ‘values’ besides being an outstanding generalist or specialist in one area. 

BIM follows a trimester pattern and provides a wide choice of elective subjects across specializations. New technology applications, SDG/ESG, and the art of design thinking are integrated with all the courses BIM offers.BIM provides a pre foundation program through Harvard Business Publishing before even the aspirants join the program. This helps them to make a quick start in the classroom instead of going through a discovery process. During the program, all participants get a chance to complete various certifications like CMT, BMC in finance; SalesForce Social Studio and text mining using KNIME in Marketing; Visualisation through Tableau/ Power BI; Languages like Python, R; Statistical Tools like SPSS, AMOS, Spreadsheet modelling, NVivo.

MDI Murshidabad PGDM curriculum has been designed to enrich student’s skills and abilities in order to enable them in applying management theories and concepts in live problems existing in business and industry. The programme enables students to identify and diagnose complex problems in management through hands on learning experiences. It includes lectures, case studies, seminars, assignments, live projects, group discussions, business games, outbound based experiential learning activities, educational excursions, role plays, simulation exercises, structured and unstructured group work, and field visits. Consistent with state-of-art technology, the programme integrates the use of computers (IT) in the learning process. The students undertake several field based projects (live projects) so that they can get better insights into real life situation. These all will inevitably assist students to achieve high standards of excellence.

MDI Murshidabad PGDM Programme Structure

Core Courses
The PGDM course curriculum is spread across six terms with the bulk covered in the first three terms. These core courses will enhance the ability to communicate, analyse situations and make decisions by adopting quantitative and qualitative techniques. It even helps them to develop a holistic view of the different functional areas and the business environment. During this period, it is mandatory to opt for courses in general management and major functional areas, such as Accounting and Finance, Marketing, Operations Management, Information Management and Business Analytics, Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management and Strategic Management and International Business. They get exposure to the basic disciplines of Economics, Behavioural Sciences, Managerial Communication, Business Law, Quantitative Methods and Decision Sciences.

Summer Internship
At the end of the first three terms, students are required to undertake an industry internship or summer training to work on a project / life problem an organization. The internship usually spans over a period of eight weeks. This is a compulsory component of the curriculum for the completion of the academic requirements. It is designed to provide exposure to organizational work setting, develop an understanding of business realities, learn how to apply theory in real life business situations and find its relevance.

Dissertation
The dissertation will be allocated 1.5 credits in Term-IV under the Internship/Fieldwork category. Students will be required to submit their completed dissertation reports by the conclusion of Term-V.
This research-intensive project allows students to engage deeply with their chosen topic, bridging academic learning with practical, real-world application. It fosters essential skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and academic writing, and preparing students for future professional endeavours.

Specializations
In the second year, the student opts for elective/ optional courses to specialize in a maximum of two functional areas.

These areas of specialization may deal with any of the following:

• Accounting and Finance
• Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
• Marketing
• Operations Management
• Information Management and Business Analytics
• Strategic Management and International Business

All elective Courses, however, may not be offered, as this would be determined by the number of students showing interest in aforementioned area of specializations. Details about the electives are made available to students when they join MDIM. To specialize in an area, a student must opt for a minimum of five elective courses offered in that area that assigns a weightage of 15 credits and three each for a course. Students will be allowed to opt in a range of 14 to 17 electives. However, CGPA would be decided based on the best 14 electives out of total electives where students have scored relatively better.

MDI Murshidabad aims to offer new electives in line with latest demands of the students and corporate like Econometrics and many more expected to appear in the forthcoming academic session that will meet corporate requirements.

The Two-Year Full-Time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (E-Business) programme consists of six trimesters. The course framework of the programme has been designed to ensure that PGDM (E-Business) management graduates at LBSIM gain a balanced mix of strategic thinking, tactical implementation, specialised knowledge, and general management abilities. The focus in the first year is largely on fundamental courses, that provide a foundation of conceptual and analytical abilities necessary for pursuing a specialised course in E-Business. These fundamental courses enable students to have a holistic understanding of business environment and help students improve creative thinking, effective communication skills, and teamwork. During the first year, students study a total of 21 (twenty-one) courses in the areas of Economics, Human Resources, Quantitative Techniques, Accounting and Finance and Information Technology.

PGDM Student connect programme is offered before the commencement of regular classes to help incoming candidates cope with the rigours of PGDM Programme by offering courses that bridge the knowledge gap between the undergraduate degree (in different domains) & PGDM Curriculum.

In the second year, students are required to opt for 6 (six) elective subjects in addition to 11 (eleven) core subjects. This enables them to pursue an in- depth learning in the specialised area of E-Business. Participants are also required to complete online certifications which carry credits.

Each student is required to undertake summer internship in a company of repute for the duration of 8-10 weeks as part of the course curriculum after the third trimester examination. In its PGDM E-Commerce Programme, LBSIM offers choice of specializations from the areas of  Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Sustainability and CSR, Leadership among others. 

The PGP extends over a period of two years, involving six trimesters with a summer internship at a prestigious organization. The programme is carefully designed keeping in view the changing needs of the global business scenario.

During the first year, students are exposed to basic concepts in the areas of Marketing, Finance, Quantitative Methods, Operations, Behavioural Sciences and Strategy through the core courses. These lay the foundations for all the functional areas of management and help the students develop an intricate understanding about the different facets involved.

In the second year, students choose from a range of electives to concentrate on functional areas of their interest. The areas offered at present are Finance, Operations, Marketing, Human Resources, Strategy and General Management.

A lot of emphasis during the PGP has been laid on industry based and research projects. The students, over the period of years are expected to conduct research on various aspects of management and subject it to the scrutiny and evaluation of the faculty. This is aimed at increasing the levels of comprehension the students possess in the respective topics.

The Two-Year Full-Time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Artificial Intelligence & Data Science) programme comprises of six trimesters. During the first year, the emphasis is primarily on core (compulsory) courses, to build a foundation of conceptual, technical and managerial skills, required for pursuing specialized study in various domains of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. These core courses help students to build solid technical foundations along with core management concepts. The courses cover Management areas like Marketing, OB/HR, Economics, Accounting & Finance, Operations, General Management as well as covering Artificial Intelligence and Data Science domains. A lot of emphasis is on hands on training on softwares for implementing the concepts taught.

PGDM Student connect programme is offered before the commencement of regular classes to help incoming candidates cope with the rigours of PGDM Programme by offering courses that bridge the knowledge gap between the undergraduate degree (in different domains) & PGDM Curriculum.

In the second year, students opt for two elective areas in addition to 11 compulsory courses. This enables them to pursue in-depth learning in the areas of their specialization. The elective areas offered are AI for Marketing, AI for Financial Applications and Advance AI. During this year, students also undertake a Capstone Project study under the guidance of a faculty member. The capstone project spans three trimesters for developing a portfolio that helps students to undertake real life project for data insights using AI & DS techniques for managerial implementation. Participants are also required to complete online certifications which carry credits.

Each student is required to undertake summer internship in a company of repute for the duration of 8-10 weeks as part of the course curriculum after the third trimester examination. In its PGDM AI & DS Programme, LBSIM offers choice of specializations from the areas of AI for Marketing, AI for Financial Applications, Advanced AI

The Two Year Full-Time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Research & Business Analytics) programme comprises of six trimesters. During the first year, the emphasis is primarily on basic courses to build a foundation of conceptual and analytical skills, required for pursuing specialized study in various functional areas. The basic courses include subjects covering the multiple domains of management such as Statistics, Spreadsheet Modeling, Economics, Accounting, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Business Communication, etc. Students are required to secure minimum CGPA of 5.00 for promotion to the second year. In addition to this, student should not have more than three FGrades.

PGDM Student connect programme is offered before the commencement of regular classes to help incoming candidates cope with the rigours of PGDM Programme by offering courses that bridge the knowledge gap between the undergraduate degree (in different domains) & PGDM Curriculum.

Each student is required to undertake summer internship in a company of repute for the duration of 8-10 weeks as part of the course curriculum after the third trimester examination. In its PGDM R&BA Programme, LBSIM offers choice of two specializations from the areas of Finance Analytics, Marketing & Retail Analytics, Operations & Supply Chain Analytics

PGDM (Financial Management) is a two-year full-time programme spread over six trimesters. During the first year, the focus is primarily on building a strong foundation of conceptual and analytical skills required for advanced and specialized courses in finance pursued in the second year. In the first year, students study 21 courses covering Economics, Human Relations, Quantitative Techniques, Financial & Cost Accounting, Corporate Finance, Information Technology.

LBSIM PGDM Financial Management equips the students with comprehensive knowledge of financial management to develop strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ethical mindset. The programme enables the participants to understand business challenges holistically and recognise the interplay of finance with other disciplines.
PGDM Student connect programme is offered before the commencement of regular classes to help incoming candidates cope with the rigours of PGDM Programme by offering courses that bridge the knowledge gap between the undergraduate degree (in different domains) & PGDM Curriculum.

In the second year, students have to opt for six electives in addition to Eleven compulsory courses. This enables the students to pursue an in-depth learning in the area of their specialisation. The electives cover a variety of relevant areas, such as Investment Management, Risk Management, Banking & Financial Services and Strategic Accounting & Control. Participants are also required to complete online certifications which carry credits.

Each student is required to undertake summer internship in a company of repute for the duration of 8-10 weeks as part of the course curriculum after the third trimester examination. In its PGDM Financial Management Programme, LBSIM offers choice of specializations from the areas of Investment Management, Banking & Financial Services, Risk Management, Strategic Accounting & Control

The Two-Year Full-Time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (General) programme consists of six trimesters. The course structure has been designed to ensure that the management graduates of LBSIM develop a judicious blend of strategic thinking, tactical implementation, specialized knowledge and general management skills. In the first year, the focus is primarily on basic courses, to build a foundation of conceptual and analytical skills, required for pursuing specialized study in various functional areas. The students have to take 21 core courses and undertake Summer Training at the end of the year. The students may also have the opportunity to take a foreign language as an optional course.

PGDM Student connect programme is offered before the commencement of regular classes to help incoming candidates cope with the rigours of PGDM Programme by offering courses that bridge the knowledge gap between the undergraduate degree (in different domains) & PGDM Curriculum.
In the second year, the students need to opt for 12 electives in addition to the six compulsory courses. This enables them to pursue in–depth and rigorous learning in the areas of their specialization. The electives cover a minimum of two functional areas, which equip the LBSIM graduates to sharpen their multiple functional skills. Participants are also required to complete online certifications which carry credits.

Each student is required to undertake summer internship in a company of repute for the duration of 8-10 weeks as part of the course curriculum after the third trimester examination. Final Research Project is a compulsory course carrying maximum marks 200 (equivalent to 6 credits). It commences from the middle of Trimester IV and is required to be completed in 5 months' time, ending in January. 

In its PGDM General Programme, LBSIM offers choice of specializations from the areas of Marketing, Organizational Behaviour & Human Resource Management, Finance & Accounting, International Business, General Management, Operations Management & Systems.

IIM Amritsar MBA program imparts foundational functional knowledge of management in its first year and offers integrative and specialization courses in the second year. The program offers opportunity to develop global perspective thorough international market exploration.

The First Year of the program offers a 2-week compulsory preparatory program for selected students to enhance their readiness for the MBA program; an Orientation program to familiarize students to the IIM way of learning and acquaints them with the infrastructure, services, and student activities at IIM Amritsar. The first year courses are compulsory and provide basic conceptual knowledge and analytical tools in different functional areas of management. All students undergo eight to ten weeks of summer internship after first year of the program. Summer internship helps students to apply their first year learning by doing organizationally sponsored projects. Student performance in their summer internships often result in final placement offers.

Second year of MBA comprises of integrative and elective courses in various areas of specialization spread out over the fourth, fifth, and sixth terms of the program. Students also have the option of subscribing to a course in international market exploration where they are exposed to businesses and markets in a select group of foreign countries. Students can choose courses from among areas of specialization like Marketing, Finance and Accounting, Information Systems and Analytics, Production and Quantitative Methods, Human Resources Management, Business Strategy, Economics, Communication, and Organizational Behavior