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Post Graduate Programme in Management for Working Executives

College
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore
Course
Executive MBA
College Slug
/bangaloremba/indian-institute-of-management-iim-bangalore/mba-pgpem
Seats
80
Grade
AAA+
Mode of Study
Part Time
Duration
24
Duration Time
Month
Display Order
23
Tab Name
PGPEM
Type
Non Residential
Application Status
Closed
Highlight

MBA for working professionals, known as the Post Graduate Programme in Enterprise Management (PGPEM) leading to MBA degree is a week end programme spread over two years. The PGPEM is a programme designed for working mid-level and senior executives with a minimum of four years of work experience after graduation.

Launched in 1998, the PGPEM programme is rigorous and scheduled on weekends to make it accessible to those who do not want to leave their jobs while pursuing a master’s degree. The purpose of the programme is to complement the excellent functional knowledge and experience that participants possess with contemporary management knowledge, thereby preparing them to manage greater responsibilities in a liberalized and globalized economy. 

The graduates of the PGPEM are part of the IIMB Alumni Association. IIMB has a global alumni network with chapters in all major cities in India and several major cities across the world. The alumni organize regular and special events, sometimes in collaboration with the pan-IIM network, to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking.
 

Fees Component
Currency
INR
Name
Tuition Fee
Amount
2011000
Currency
INR
Name
Other Charges
Amount
10000
Admission Process Title
Admission Process
Admission Process
  • Applicants require a valid CAT, GMAT, GRE or IIMB Test score as on the date of application submission to be considered for admission
  • Applicants will be short listed for the personal interview based on their performance in CAT / GMAT / GRE / IIMB Test, the applicant’s prior academic performance, and duration of work experience.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Personal interview or online interview (as deemed fit by IIMB) and a Writing Ability Test.
  • The interview panel will consist of two faculty members of IIMB and may also include an IIMB alumnus.
  • The interview panel will evaluate each candidate’s performance based on quality of experience, diversity, leadership qualities, social sensitivity, and multi-faceted personality.
  • At the time of the interview, candidates will be required to produce letters of approval from their employers, indicating that they are permitted to pursue the programme.
  • All interviews will be conducted at IIMB.
  • Under normal circumstances if IIMB conducts face to face interviews candidates who are unable to attend the interview on the specified date, because of their overseas travel/stay, may be interviewed through video conference. This facility is available at the discretion of IIMB. Requests for interview via videoconference should be made at least 10 days ahead of the scheduled interview date.
  • The admission offer will be made to a certain percentage (depending on the availability of seats and candidates satisfying a minimum cutoff on the composite score and / or on any factor score) of applicants based on their composite total score.
  • The composite total score is calculated using a multi-factor model.
Curriculum

IIM Bangalore PGPEM Students are provided a strong grounding in general management through the core courses in the first year and ample opportunity to acquire specialized knowledge through a rich choice of electives in the second year.  A unique feature of this programme is that students can choose not only from the electives offered by the PGPEM but also from the other degree-granting programmes at IIMB. 

The on-campus classes for the PGPEM are offered over the weekends, allowing students the opportunity to pursue a quality management programme without compromising on their fulltime jobs. The PGPEM also provides participants opportunities to go on full-term exchange programmes with IIMB's international partner institutions.

The PGPEM has four terms of three months each in an academic year. PGPEM-specific courses are scheduled for Fridays and Saturdays. In the second year, students with flexible work schedules may also choose to enrol in elective courses offered across other Post Graduate Programmes in the institute between Monday and Saturday. Each student is expected to complete the required 750 contact hours of the programme, within a maximum of five academic years.

IIMB uses the concept of credits to define the weightage of a course for both core and elective courses. Each course is typically of three credits. The thumb rule is that a three-credit course involves about 100 hours of work – 30% in the classroom and the rest for preparation and assignments. Core courses are offered during the first year. Elective courses are offered during the second year.
The course pedagogy includes classroom lectures, collaborative discussions, online (broadcast) sessions, case analyses, individual and group projects, role plays, live projects and business games.
The three-credit project course (on a conceptual problem or an industry analysis) is an essential part of the programme that offers students the opportunity to specialize in an area where a formal elective may not be offered. Action Learning Project encourages students to take up a turnkey project from within the company, analyze it and make recommendations. 
 

How to Apply Title
How to Apply
How to Apply Description
  • The application form for admission to IIMB PGPEM programme is available at  official IIM Bangalore website with and application fee of Rs.1500/-.  
  • Application fee (Non-refundable) should be paid online, the details of which are provided in the application.
  • Incomplete/unsubmitted applications will not be considered for further processing, and the application fee (if already paid) shall be forfeited.
     
Eligibility
Eligibility Title
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Description

Eligibility criteria for IIMB Post Graduate Programme in Enterprise Management (PGPEM) details are as follows:

  • Graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA
  • Applicants from SC, ST and PwD categories should have a minimum of 45% or equivalent CGPA.
  • Applicants who do not have a Bachelor’s degree, but completed their CA/ICWA/CS after Class XII, are also eligible to apply for PGPEM
  • The applicant needs to have a minimum of four years of full-time work experience. Part-time work experience and internship (paid or unpaid) during a programme of study or completion of the same will not be considered eligible work experience
  • Applicants require a valid CAT, GMAT, GRE or IIMB Test score as on the date of application 
     
Eligibility Education Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in any discipline from any University recognized by the AICTE/AIU/
Eligibility Work Experience
Months
Total Experience (Years)
48.00
Exams and Cutoff
Exam
CAT
Exam
GRE
Exam
GMAT
Selection Process
Selection Process Description
  • Applicants will be short listed for the personal interview based on their performance in CAT / GMAT / GRE / IIMB Test, the applicant’s prior academic performance, and duration of work experience.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Personal interview or online interview (as deemed fit by IIMB) and a Writing Ability Test.
  • The admission offer will be made to a certain percentage (depending on the availability of seats and candidates satisfying a minimum cutoff on the composite score and / or on any factor score) of applicants based on their composite total score
     
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ADANI GROUP
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ADITYA BIRLA CAPITAL
ADITYA BIRLA GROUP
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Digital Marketing
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Human Resource
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IIM Bangalore: MBA PGPEM
Exam Accepted
CAT
GMAT
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Average Salary
0
Entrance Exam Score
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Total fees
Rs. 20.21 Lakhs
Fees (Used for Search)
20-25 Lakhs
Program ID
211

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