What is PGDM all about? How is it different from MBA?

MBA: It is a degree course offered by the colleges affiliated to the universities. So, only universities can offer MBA programs. MBA institutes charge less fees as it is almost similar to university standard. Student pursuing MBA will be studying more of the theoretical aspects of management. An MBA institute will be following a fixed curriculum as it will be based on the university guidelines. Below mentioned are colleges offering MBA degree: 1. Faculty of Management Studies. 2. University of Delhi - Delhi. 3. Symbiosis Institute of Business Management - Pune. 4. Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies - Mumbai. 5. Indian Institute of Foreign Trade. 6. Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies - Mumbai. 7. Institute of Management, Nirma University. PGDM course: It is a Diploma course offered by the institutes, which are recognized by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and which are autonomous and not affiliated to any university. The fees is high in case of PGDM as compared to MBA. A student pursuing a PGDM course will be gaining knowledge regarding building soft skills and the program is more industry-oriented. An autonomous institute does not have to follow university standards, so it is free to change its curriculum according to industry standards and change in the business environment. The course will prepare you for a senior level position in a company. Below mentioned are the colleges offering PGDM courses: 1. Indian Institute of Management. 2. Xavier School of Management - Jamshedpur. 3. SP Jain Institute of Management and Research - Mumbai. 4. NMIMS - Bangalore/ Hyderabad.

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