Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Financial Management)

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Introduction to Finance

Finance is a dynamic field that focuses on the management of money and assets. It encompasses a wide range of activities, from financial analysis and investment strategies to risk management and financial market operations. In today’s global economy, finance is more complex and sophisticated than ever, with new technologies, regulations, and financial instruments constantly emerging.

The finance industry plays a crucial role in driving economic growth and development, as it provides the funding and resources necessary for businesses, governments, and individuals to achieve their goals. However, financial decision-making is not without its challenges and risks, and the consequences of poor financial decisions can be severe. As a result, there is growing awareness of the need for ethical behavior in finance, as well as the importance of sustainability and social responsibility.

Professionals in finance have the opportunity to make a positive impact through their work. They can help organizations to optimize their financial performance, manage risk effectively, and create value for their stakeholders. To be successful in this field, individuals need a strong foundation in financial concepts and techniques, as well as the ability to analyze and interpret financial data. They also need to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in the industry.

In summary, finance is a fascinating and challenging field that offers many opportunities for those who are passionate about managing money and assets. It requires a combination of technical expertise, analytical skills, and ethical behavior to succeed, and is essential for driving economic growth and development in today’s world.

Program Educational Objectives

  • To give an understanding of relevant theoretical business management concepts.
  • To demonstrate proficiency in analyzing and interpreting a wide range of business information related to the various functional areas of management.
  • To develop key personal and inter-personal skills required for effective management and implementation of solutions to business problems at all levels within and outside the organization.
  • To equip students with the knowledge base related to various business domains and its application across industries.
Programme Structure

  • The Two Year PGDM program is covered in six trimesters.
  • There are 22 Core Subjects, 14 electives (including flexi-core) and 1 summer internship project.
  • In the first year (during trimesters I, II and III), the student will learn concepts in all the functional areas of management.
  • In trimester III, students will be choosing 2 flexi-core courses from a bouquet of courses offered from various functional areas. This enables students to select specializations (major and minor) according to their interest in the 2nd year.
  • In the second year, the student has to choose 12 electives out of the elective courses offered by the Institute, during three terms i.e. Terms IV, V & VI. There are following three ways a student can choose specialization:
    For Dual Specialization a student has to choose 6 courses in each specialization area.
    For major-minor specialization, a student has to take six (6) courses from first area (major), four (4) courses from the second area (minor) of specialization and remaining two (2) courses compulsorily from other areas.
    For single specialization, a student has to choose 6 courses in the specialization area and 6 courses from other areas with not more than 3 courses in any area.
Programme Courses

The second area of specialization could be chosen from any of the following six areas – Finance, Business Analytics and Information Technology, Operations Management, Human Resource and Organizational Behavior or Economics.

 

Term-I

Sr. No Term-I Crs.
1 Marketing Management-I 3
2 Corporate Financial Reporting and Analysis 3
3 Organizational Behaviour 3
4 Operations Management 3
5 Business Statistics 3
6 Consumers, Firms and Markets 3
7 Business Ethics Social Responsibility 3

Term-II

Sr. No Term-II Crs.
1 Marketing Management-II 3
2 Corporate Finance 3
3 Operations and Supply Chain Management 3
4 Human Resource Management 3
5 Management Accounting and Control 3
6 Business Analytics 3
7 Macroeconomic Principles and Policy 3

Term-III

Sr. No Term-III Crs.
1 Business Communication 3
2 Business Environment 3
3 Marketing Research 3
4 Information systems and Business Modelling 3
5 Flexi Core 1 3
6 Flexi Core 2 3

 

The list of flexi-core courses is as follows:(1st Year)

Sr. No Term-III Crs.
1 Consumer Behavior 3
2 Financial Econometrics 3
3 Interpersonal Skills Lab 3
4 Operations Research 3
5 Strategic Leadership 3
6 Business Research Methods 3
7 Marketing Research 3
8 Creating and Nurturing New Ventures 3

 

Term-IV

Sr. No Term-III Crs.
1 Strategic Management 3
2 Elective 1 3
3 Elective 2 3
4 Elective 3 3
5 Elective 4 3
6 Elective 5 3

 

Term-V

Sr. No Term-III Crs.
1 Business Simulation 3
2 Elective 1 3
3 Elective 2 3
4 Elective 3 3
5 Elective 4 3
6 Elective 5 3

 

Term-VI

Sr. No Term-III Crs.
1 Business Simulation 3
2 Elective 1 3
3 Corporate Governance 1.5

 

Click here – The list of electives offered in the 2nd year

 

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