What are Specialised PGDM Courses?

by Roma Arora Freelance Blogger at IILM

The first year of PGDM study in most business colleges includes a generalized curriculum that covers management studies – both theory and in practice. In the second year, however, most students opt for a specialization that allows them to learn more about the field or area they wish to work in. Many MBA schools also allow students to go through the first year of study and then opt for the specialisation.

Specialised PGDM courses popular in India:

Finance – PGDM with a specialization in Finance remains one of the top MBA programs in the country. It is a common choice with students who already have a CA, CS, or CFA degree or those keen on a career in finance.

Marketing – Marketing is another popular specialisation choice in PGDM courses. Marketing of products and services are much in demand and these students seek sales and marketing careers.

Information Technology – An MBA with a specialization in Information Technology is a great choice for those who have an Engineering (IT) or a BCA background.

Operations – Managing business operations and bringing innovative solutions in the world of corporate operations calls for a PGDM degree with a specialisation in Operations. This is another popular choice.

Human Resources – The need for Human Resources trained MBA graduates is high in almost all industries, all corporations. This is the perfect choice for those with great interpersonal skills.

New and emerging specialized PGDM courses:

In keeping with the times and evolving industry needs a number of new PGDM specializations have started to emerge. You may check the availability of the following while applying for MBA admission.

Communications – Corporate communications is a new and emerging field of specialization. You may also want to look at the course curriculum if you’re keen to study Social Media communications.

Entrepreneurship – This is a perfect match for those who dream of opening up their own startups or join the family business after their PGDM course. This specialization is all set to become popular in India.

Business Strategy – The Indian corporate world is now coming of age and business strategy has been recognized as the key to taking businesses to the next level.

International Business – This specialization will come in handy for those seeking careers in global corporations and pan-continental business houses.

Rural Management – In a country like India, rural management is a specialization that is very important field of study. It is a great choice for those who are keen to work with the rural and agricultural sector.