What is the difference between PGDM and MBA?

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9 years ago

MBA is offered by 'universities' or 'colleges that are affiliated to universities' or central body directly under the Indian Govt. while PGDM is offered by individual colleges and IIM's. In case you feel satisfied with the answer, please rate this answer by pressing the thumbs up icon or choosing i

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Ishita Shah | Contributor-Level 9

2 months ago

Few differences between PGDM and MBA -

Though a higher proportion of the syllabus is the same, there are a few dissimilarities that are important for you to know. MBA is more focused on theoretical aspects and is more exam oriented whereas PGDM focuses more on your soft skills and the practical knowl

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Vaishakh Iyer | Guide-Level 12

9 years ago

There is a slight difference in syllabus. But, it should not bother you. What important is from which college are you pursuing the course. You should concentrate on colleges rather than course.

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Pratik Gupta | Contributor-Level 7

9 years ago

Hi Paresh, MBA is a post graduate degree, whereas PGDM is a Diploma. MBA are hence regulated by UGC where the syllabus may change after years, whereas PGDM are industry driven. Anything that is required by the industries is updated immediately by the institutes. IIMs provide PGDM and not MBA. The

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