What is the difference between MBA and PGDM? Which is a better course to pursue, MBA or PGDM?

An MBA is for those, who seek a university program to get a holistic view of the program, while the PGDM is for those, who seek specialization in the area of their interests. Content wise, there is not much difference, but MBA will not have recognition problems for those going abroad while PGDM students have to be doubly sure of taking the equivalence certificates. Earlier, a PGDM was not recognized for higher studies like M.Phil or Ph.D that seek a degree as a pre-requisite. But, now PGDM certificates of some top institutes are also being considered equivalent to MBA for higher studies. While choosing the institution, teachers’ advice that, aspirants should look for the brand of the business school. The brand signifies its established practices that provide better learning environment for personal growth and its networking help students reach its alumni and industry easily. A powerful brand is a tag that can be carried throughout the career.

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MBA stands for Master of Business Administration, while PGDM stands for Post Graduate Diploma in Management. Both are postgraduate level courses in management and are aimed at providing students with knowledge and skills in various areas of business management. The primary difference between MBA and PGDM is that MBA is a degree programme offered by universities and affiliated colleges, while PGDM is a Diploma programme offered by autonomous institutes. The MBA programs are approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) or All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) while PGDM programs are approved by AICTE. The MBA programs follow a university syllabus while PGDM programs have a more industry-oriented and contemporary curriculum. Get to know the PGDM programme of IMT Hyderabad to get a glimpse of industry-oriented curriculum.

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