Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Online) AICTE Approved
Overview
Organizations are increasingly seeking leaders who embody a “Learning Attitude.” While knowledge and skills constitute essential prerequisites, possessing a learning mindset is imperative for maintaining a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving environment. Acquiring the ability to thrive amidst periods of change and innovation is crucial. The knowledge one possesses today may not suffice to guarantee his/her success in the future! Attributes such as analytical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, foundational technical understanding, and data-driven decision-making indicate success; furthermore, the capacity to appreciate diverse perspectives significantly augments these competencies. Through engaging case studies and thought-provoking class discussions, one will have the opportunity to cultivate mastery in these areas. The ability to pose pertinent questions often outweighs the importance of accurate answers. Additionally, a vital skill one will develop involves team management, where one will be required to guide his/her team toward their perspective not through authoritarian means but via empathy and logical reasoning, a skill of considerable value in professional settings. The program’s rigor will facilitate profound learning experiences. Core subjects will give a comprehensive understanding of various business domains, while electives will allow to concentrate on specific interests.
The two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Online) is approved from the AICTE, Government of India. It is designed to mirror the PGDM program offered by MDI Murshidabad, providing high achievers with the opportunity to obtain a distinguished postgraduate management qualification from a premier business institution. This prestigious qualification can be pursued from any location globally without necessitating a hiatus from one’s professional career. The learning experience will be rigorous and delivered through Online Synchronous Classes, Asynchronous formats, and self-directed studies.
Program Educational Objectives
PEO-1
Value-Based Education Be able to identify and describe issues Challenges/opportunities/concerns) relating to business value and ethics. Be able to analyse the impact of identified issues (related to business value and ethics) on stakeholders and overall business using methods/models learnt over the course.
PEO-2
Global Management Perspective
Be able to identify and describe global management issues related to policies, culture, cross border trade, competition, customer, suppliers, global markets, etc. Be able to analyse the impact of global management issues (as opposed to the domestic environment) and their impact on management decisions.
PEO-3
Team Building and Communication
Be able to identify and communicate issues/views at an individual/group levels through
oral/written/non-verbal modes in a management context. Be able to analyse the group member’s views in a management context, and leverage differing opinions of the group members for effective synergy and to achieve the group objectives.
PEO-4
Functional Competencies
Be able to understand and explain fundamental framework/concepts/competencies of the functional area and their application in overall management decision making. Be able to analyse and relate functional knowledge with the other functional areas.
PEO-5
Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Be able to identify symptoms and key factors of the business problem. Clearly define a business problem using key facts. Be able to critically analyse defined business problem using widely used analytical techniques, models, or frameworks in order to integrate different aspects of business. Be able to propose potential alternative solution, evaluate them and recommend an appropriate solution.
Eligibility for Admission
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree (minimum 3 years) with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in any discipline from any University recognized by the AICTE/AIU/ Ministry of HRD, Government of India. Applicants to the PGDM (Online) program must possess a minimum of 2 years of full-time work experience after completing a bachelor’s degree of admissible duration for the program. Internships & apprenticeships will not be counted.
Admission Procedure & Fee Structure
ONLINE APPLICATION
The online application form with the necessary instructions will be available on the MDI Murshidabad website: https:// www.mdim.ac.in/. Candidates must make an online payment of Rs. 1000 (Rupees One Thousand Only) inclusive of GST towards the application fee.
MDI Murshidabad will review the submitted application. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal interview on a rolling basis. After that, offer letters will be sent. The program will admit both organizations sponsored as well as self- sponsored candidates
FEE STRUCTURE AND SCHEDULE OF PAYMENT
| Component | Amount INR |
| Tuition Fees | 5,18,000 |
| Learning material Fees | 50,000 |
| Library Fee | 10,000 |
| Alumni Fee | 14,000 |
| IT Infrastructure Fees | 20,000 |
| Campus Immersions* | 50,000 |
| Security deposit | 20,000 |
| Total | 6,82,000 |
*Includes costs for the two-day initial induction, five-day immersion, and one-day program closure events.
SCHEDULE OF PAYMENT OF FEES FOR PGDM (ONLINE)
The offer letter will mention the number of installments and payment date Amount (INR) (tentative).
| Installment No | Date of Payment (Tentative) | Amount (INR) |
| At the time of admission | 200000/- | |
| First Instalment | Jan-26 | 200000/- |
| Second Instalment | Jul-26 | 282000/- |
| Total | 682000/- |
Note: Foreign Nationals, NRIs, and PIO participants will pay the equivalent program fees in INR. Participants may visit the MDI Murshidabad campus to network and learn during the campus immersion. Travel costs will need to be borne by the participants. MDI Murshidabad will only provide boarding and lodging.
CURRICULUM
The subsequent table delineates the essential courses that are mandatory for all enrollees. These courses encompass a wide array of areas within Management and guarantee that participants acquire adequate comprehension of the diverse management functions prevalent within an organization. Each module is designed to last six weeks, and eight modules will be addressed during the inaugural year of the program.
| Module | Course 1 | Course 2 | Course 3 |
| Module 1 | Management Accounting-I | Human Behaviour In Organizations | Legal Aspects Of Business |
| Module 2 | Managerial Communication-I | Marketing Planning | Microeconomics |
| Module 3 | Statistics For Management | Human Resource Management | Management Accounting-II |
| Module 4 | Marketing Practices And Implementation | Operations Management | Economic Environment And Policy-I |
| Module 5 | Management Science Models | Managerial Communication | Business Analytics |
| Module 6 | Research Methods In Business | Business Ethics And Corporate Social Responsibility | Corporate Finance |
| Module 7 | Management Information System | Strategic Management-I | Organizational Design And Change |
| Module 8 | Strategic Management-II | Integrative Capstone |
UNIQUE PROPOSITIONS OF ELECTIVE COURSES (Indicative):
Each elective course will be of 4 credits, and participants must choose 9 such courses to fulfil the program’s credit requirements. Elective Courses will be offered with a minimum subscription as per program policy. The following elective courses may be offered.
Electives
| Human Resource Management | Marketing Management |
| 1. Industrial Relations & Labor Laws – I | 1. Marketing of Services |
| 2. HR Analytics | 2. Sales and Distribution Management |
| 3. Performance Management | 3. Consumer Behaviour |
| 4. Industrial Relations & Labor Laws – II | 4. Marketing Analytics |
| 5. Learning and Development | 5. Brand Management |
| 6. Power of Negotiation | 6. Product Management |
| 7. Strategic HR | 7. Retailing and Franchising |
| 8. Leadership And Emotional Intelligence | 8. International Marketing |
| 9. Advertising Management | |
| 10. Business to Business Marketing | |
| 11. Customer Relationship Management |
| Supply Chain Management | Finance Management |
| 1. Project Management | 1. Corporate Restructuring and Business Valuation |
| 2. Supply Chain Management | 2. Derivatives and Risk Management |
| 3. Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management | 3. Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management |
| 4. Management of Quality | 4. Trading Strategies |
| 5. Operations Strategy | 5. Financial Modelling |
| 6. Supply Chain Finance | 6. Project Appraisal & Finance |
| 7. Sustainable Operations and Supply Chain | 7. International Corporate Finance |
| 8. Fixed Income Securities | |
| 9. Risk Management for Banks and Financial Institutions | |
| 10. Structured Finance |
| Information Management and Business Analytics | Strategic Management and International Business |
| 1. Business Analytics-II | 1. Entrepreneurial Finance, Sales and Marketing |
| 2. E-Commerce and E-Business | 2. International Business |
| 3. Business Analytics-III | 3. Organizational Transformation |
| 4. Data Science | 4. International Economics |
| 5. Blockchain | 5. Business Strategy and Sustainability |
| 6. Merger & Acquisitions | |
| 7. Business Model Innovation Strategies |
| Energy Management | Banking and Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI) |
| 1. Energy Policy, Legislation and Regulation | 1. E-Banking and Digital Finance |
| 2. Foundation Courses on Conventional Fuel | 2. Fintech Applications |
| 3. Energy and Environment | 3. Wealth Management Strategies |
| 4. Energy Markets | 4. Risk Management in Banks and Financial Institutions |
| 5. Energy Economics | 5. Micro Finance and Financial Inclusion |
| 6. AI in Energy Sector | 6. Integrated Treasury Management |
| 7. Financial Markets and Products |
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The program’s inaugural year will encompass eight modules, each spanning six weeks, consisting of core compulsory courses that collectively yield 44 credits. Elective courses will be made available during the subsequent year of the program, organized across three modules, each extending over 12 weeks. The concluding module will be exclusively allocated for the dissertation component.
SPECIALISATIONS
In the program’s second year, participants are allowed to select from a diverse array of elective courses to facilitate the attainment of a specialization. Participants may elect to specialize in the following functional domains:
Finance Management, Supply Chain Management, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Information Management and Business Analytics, Strategic Management and International Business, Energy Management and Banking and Financial Service & Insurence (BFSI).
Participants are required to accrue a minimum of 36 credits from elective courses. The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) will be calculated utilizing the elective courses comprising 36 credits, completed with optimal performance. An elective course will be offered contingent upon achieving a minimum level of subscription in accordance with program policy.
CAMPUS IMMERSION
Three campus immersion sessions will be conducted: a two-day induction boot camp, a five-day deep dive, and a program- closing wrap-up. Campus visits will facilitate peer networking opportunities and workshops conducted by faculty from MDI Murshidabad, complemented by insights from industry practitioners.
Additional campus immersions, including one to two and international immersion experiences, will be optional and organized based on the participants’ expressed interest. The minimum requirement for these immersions is ten participants. The expenses associated with these immersions are not included in the program fee and will be the participant’s responsibility.
EVALUATION/PROGRAMME DELIVERY
Participants can interact with the asynchronous materials at their discretion and rhythm. Participants can partake in a range of synchronous sessions totaling 15 to 30 hours per course (contingent upon credit allocation), strategically distributed across the course duration. Synchronous online sessions will be facilitated through the Zoom platform and scheduled during evening and weekend hours. The course instructors will additionally coordinate peer group discussions and tutorial sessions. Participants will be granted access to the recordings of the synchronous sessions. Participants are expected to possess a functional laptop equipped with sufficient internet connectivity. Proficiency in the English language is essential for effectively comprehending the lectures.
MDI Murshidabad operates within a framework of continuous assessment. Each participant is awarded a letter grade for every course, which is accompanied by a corresponding grade point. The credit-weighted average of these grade points accumulated throughout the program constitutes the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). Evaluation will be based on a comprehensive range of assessments, which include quizzes, examinations, written assignments, class presentations, viva voce, case study submissions, simulations, and project work.
ALUMNI CONNECT
The Pass out of this program will be given an alumni status of MDI Murshidabad
Frequently Asked Questions
A two-year AICTE-approved, PGDM programme delivered in online mode. It mirrors the MDI Murshidabad’s flagship PGDM.
Yes, it is fully AICTE-approved.
The candidate must have a minimum of 3 years Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in any discipline after completing secondary and higher secondary schooling with at least 50% marks.
The candidate must have a full-time work experience of two years after completion of graduation. The candidate should be working at the time of applying for the programme.
Yes, the program is curated for professionals who aspire to climb the career ladder alongside full-time employment.
The sessions are delivered in online mode. The learning is self-paced.
Analytical thinking, leadership, communication, functional management skills, and global business insights.
The online application forms are available on MDIM website. Submit the online application, pay the application fee, and appear for the personal interview if shortlisted.
Yes, the program can be pursued from any location worldwide.
The programme uses a blended online model with both asynchronous study materials and 15–30 hours of live synchronous Zoom sessions scheduled across the course duration.
Yes. Participants must have a functional laptop with reliable internet and should be proficient in English to understand the lectures effectively.
Participants can choose electives to specialise in one of the following domains:
Marketing Management, Finance Management, Human Resource Management, Supply Chain Management, Information Management & Business Analytics, Strategic Management & International Business, Energy Management and Banking and Financial Services & Insurance.
