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IRMA's Post Graduate Diploma Management (Rural Management) is developing professional managerial manpower for the underserved rural society through different kinds of organizations and institutions. This has been a path chosen by IRMA for the last more than four decades. The PGDM (RM) features a well-structured curriculum that integrates intellectual and experiential learning through classroom and field-based components. The introductory management courses are rooted in the philosophies of collectivism, cooperation, and conscious capitalism. Term I and Term II are required core courses for all PGDM (RM) participants. They pursue a blend of obligatory and elective courses from term III to term VI. 

Programme Structure

Two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Business Administration)

Each academic year comprises of four terms (of 3-months each), which includes two weeks for examinations (mid-term & end-term). 

20 Core courses spread over terms 1 to 6. 14 elective courses spread over terms 4 to 8 followed by mandatory field work/project in term 8 equivalent to two course load.

Pedagogy

• Balanced mix of lectures, group discussions, presentations, case analysis, simulation exercises, business games and project work.
• Interactive and participative methods of learning, in line with the recent advances in training methodology.
• Integrates the use of technology with the learning of basic principles in different functional areas of management.
• Opportunity for interacting with eminent academicians, policy makers and industry leaders who delve into the current business and policy issues.

Evaluation
Course evaluation is in terms of letter grades. Participants are required to achieve a certain minimum grade point average in each term, a minimum letter grade in each course and in Field Work/Project.

Merit Scholarship:

• The initiative of MDI Gurgaon Merit Scholarship is designed to recognize and reward consistent academic excellence among students enrolled in the PGDM-BA programme.
• Scholarships will be awarded to the top two students securing the highest Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) at the end of Term 1, 2 and 3.

Awards

• The Chairman’s Gold Medal awarded for the highest CGPA in the programme.
• The Director’s Gold Medal awarded for the highest CGPA in specialization in the programme.

Class Schedule

• In the initial three terms, the classes are held on four days per week i.e. Thursday to Sunday.
• Term 4 onwards classes are held throughout the week and for an individual the class schedule depends on the electives chosen by him/her.
• Classes are held from 6.30 PM to 9.45 PM on weekdays, from 6.30 PM to 9.45 PM on Saturdays, and from 10.00 AM to 05.15 PM, with a lunch break from 1.15 PM to 2.00 PM on Sundays.

The PGDM IEV at XLRI is designed to develop various skills and knowledge in the students though its rich curriculum and pedagogy. XLRI IEV employs a dynamic, hands-on approach in which each day is different. Students should anticipate two to four 90-minute lessons per day, five days per week. Students also engage in group projects, career counselling meetings, industry practicums, and extracurricular activities throughout the week.

The curriculum is based on the regular PGDM curriculum for business management but has been contextualized for startups. The core courses will cover all aspects of business fundamentals needed to run a business, and electives will the students to focus on specific learning needs. A large part of the course is designed around experiential learning, where students get an opportunity to validate and internalize the learning by applying it in the real world.

XCEED, the incubation centre at XLRI, supports the development of early-stage startup companies led by XLRI students, alumni, and faculty. XLRI incubator offers a comprehensive set of resources and services designed to assist entrepreneurs in turning their ideas into successful businesses. XLRI understands that starting a company can be a difficult and uncertain journey, which is why we strive to create a supportive and collaborative environment that fosters innovation and growth.

IIM Calcutta Doctoral Programme offers specializations in Economics, Finance & Control, Human Resource Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Operations Management, Organizational Behaviour, Public Policy and Management, Strategic Management, Operations Research & Systems Analysis, Regional Development, and Sociology.
Upon joining the programme, students go through coursework in 6 terms spread across 2 academic years and complete at least 90 credits. The academic group that a student joins is treated as the Major area of specialization.

In the first year, students take up at least 15 compulsory credit courses (includes 2 compulsory courses on research methods [qualitative and quantitative], for groups requiring students to do these courses in the first year) and 1 compulsory non-credit course in Qualifying Mathematics. In the second year, students have to take 8 courses in major area (out of which at least six should be doctoral-level advanced courses; if a student has already taken any doctoral-level course in the first year, he/she needs to take the remaining number of doctoral-level advanced courses in the second year out of total six). Minimum of 3 doctoral courses of 3 credits each offered by any academic groups (or mix thereof) other than his/her group of specialization should be taken. Besides, 2 compulsory doctoral level courses on research methods (qualitative and quantitative), for academic groups deciding students to do these courses in the second year should be taken. Students are required to take at most two term papers (in lieu of courses) of which at least one term paper must be in the major area.

In the summer vacation at the end of first year, students undertake a project/research work which is treated as equivalent to 2 credit courses.

The qualifying CGPA for first year is 5.5 while that for the whole period of coursework is 6.0. Students failing to meet the cut-off CGPA are required to withdraw from the programme. After successful completion of coursework, students take a CQE (Comprehensive Qualifying Examination) administered by the respective academic group. Upon successful completion of CQE, a student moves into the thesis or dissertation phase. 

Students are required to attend a teaching practicum. Students are required to take up Teaching Assistantship over the tenure of Fellowship for at least one diploma course offered by the academic group.