What is the difference between PGDM and FPM?
PGDM is suitable for those seeking practical management skills for corporate careers. FPM on the other hand is ideal for those interested in in-depth research, academia, and scholarly contributions to the field of Business Management.
See the table below for the comparison
Details | FPM | PGDM |
|---|---|---|
Course Level | Doctorate | PG |
Course Duration | 3 years | 2 years |
Course Fee | INR 40,000 - INR 7.87 L | INR 3 Lacs to INR 15 lakh |
Admission Criteria | Merit-Based/Entrance-Based | MBA Entrance Examination and Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview |
Entrance Exams | CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT and ATMA | CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, SNAP etc. |
Job Profiles | Management Executive, Relationship Manager, Financial Management Advisor, etc. | HR Recruiters, Sales Manager, Public Relations Manager, Research Analyst etc. |
Average Salary | INR 2.4 LPA - INR 13.8 LPA | INR 5 LPA to INR 15 LPA |
Top Recruiters | HDFC Bank, HCL, Greytip Software, Britannia Industries, Reliance Brands Limited, AIM Technical and Management Services Pvt. Ltd. | HDFC Bank, Dell, Myntra, Amazon, Lifestyle etc. |
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