What exactly is the different between PGDM and MBA?

MBA and PGDM are both business orientated courses. Yet the only difference is the approach to its curriculum. MBA give more focus to the syllabus framed by the university and no change is bought in for years. As for PGDM the focus is more on the current industrial demands and requirements. The curriculum of PGDM gets slightly changed every year. The flexibility provided by PGDM is the key success factor of the course. MBA only provides degree to institutes associated to a university, while PGDM is not affiliated to any university and has its own syllabus. MBA is offered by universities and colleges affiliated to universities whereas an independent institution offer PGDM.

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There is very slight difference, MBA is a degree awarded by University , whereas the PGDM is the degree awarded by an autonomous body. In india , generally the university cirriculum are controlled by the government and soes not allow it to be revised regularly to keep up with needs of the industry.So students getting MBA from various university loses opportunity without their fault. Having said that , All university cannot be considered on the same scale, we have FMS affiliated to DU and its one of the best. College providing PGDM always have the privilege to make their course module according to the upcoming technology and economy. so PGDM has an edge over MBA But there are thousands of College providing MBA/PGDM. And mere degree of MBA/PGDM don't guarantee a good career. so Before selecting a PGDM 4 criteria should be considered; 1. Course Content: whether the course is alinged with the economy and technology or not 2. Method of teaching: Prefer a college which provide case method teaching 3. Faculty profile: when i say faculty profile , the faculty must have industry exposure, because PGDM is a practically oriented programme 4. Industry Interaction: PGDM/MBA is all about business and revenue, so industry interaction is necessary, A piece of advice: before selecting a college, please meet the alumni of the college, not the recent pass out, but 2 or 3 years older Hope it helps Thanks

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PGDM is more contemporary programme as the course taught are updated and covering latest developments in much practical manner (depends on the institute and the background of the faculty members not by their qualifications) while MBA is still an old fashioned course as they are under universities and mostly not updated.

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