Is PGDM equivalent to MBA? What about pursuing this course from this institute?

Asked about Jaipuria Indore - Jaipuria Institute of Management - Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)

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Asked by Rahul Gupta

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    Aarav Srivasatava | Contributor-Level 7

    3 years ago
    The PGDM programs offered by management institutes recognized by AIU or Association of Indian Universities become equivalent to MBA. But there are some key differences between the two in terms of teaching & learning experience. Since, PGDM is a dynamic course, hence, its curriculum or syllabus keeps on changing and is usually up to date as per industry requirements and market conditions. They have more extracurricular activities and projects, and more industry exposure during the two years of study. I personally believe that if you pursue PGDM from a reputed institute like Jaipuria Institute of management or similar top b-school fr
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    souradeep dey | Contributor-Level 7

    8 years ago
    In terms of curriculum and industry acceptance it is equivalent but if u r opting for PhD or want to do job outside India, mba degree or a pgdm approved by Association of Indian universities ( AIU) is desirable for better opportunities. And as far as JIM is concerned it is a decent college to pursue pgdm.
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    Sahal Patel | Contributor-Level 7

    8 years ago
    Hi Rahul,
    yes it's similar to PGDM.the only difference is that MBA offer by those colleges which affiliated to any university.where PGDM doesn't.it's approved by AICTE.PGDM is better than MBA.where you can learn practically more, industrial visit are in good number.

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