What is the difference between PGDM and MBA?

74 Views|Posted 2016-02-17 15:13:22
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Bhavana P
2016-02-20 02:44:15
Hi Dwaraka, A Masters in Business Administration (MBA) is a degree course offered by the colleges affiliated to the universities while the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) is a diploma course offered by the institutes that are recognised by the All India Council for Technical Education (AI

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2016-02-18 15:27:53
Yes. MBA is a degree program. PGDM is diploma program. Most private colleges give PGDM. For companies, both are almost the same with little difference. Only if you are required to do a Phd after your post graduation then MBA is considered. PGDM is not considered valid for Phd.

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