What is the difference between MBA and PGPM?

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Nikhlesh Mathur
2015-02-13 17:42:59
MBA and PGDM are both management 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 P

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2015-02-23 12:27:27
Hi, The main difference between MBA and PGMA is, MBA focuses more on theoretical aspects of management and is more exam-oriented, PGDM has a focus on building soft skills and is industry-oriented. It prepares you for the job market.

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Govind Sharma
2015-02-13 15:48:08
An MBA is a post graduate degree and if it is from an AICTE approved institutes, it makes you eligible to apply for government job, higher education, job as a lecturer and study abroad. Whereas, only few PGPM programmes are equivalent to MBA. AIU grants them equivalence. All IIMs offer PGPM and not

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Neha Agarwal
2015-02-13 15:41:52
Hi Radhika, The main difference between MBA and PGDM is that MBA is a degree and is offered by universities, whereas, PGDM is a post-graduate diploma offered by AICTE approved institutes. Indian universities come under the University Grants Commission (UGC) and can, therefore, award degrees like th

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