THE PROGRAMME
Keeping in view the commitment of IMI to promote post-experience management education in the country, the three-year part-time Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) was started by the Institute in July 1986. This programme is recognized by Ministry of Human Resources, Government of India, and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

The programme is designed to impart knowledge and skills in the basic and functional areas of management. It is meant for young individuals who are working as middle / junior level executives / officers in public or private sector organizations, but have not had an opportunity to acquire formal management education. Being a part-time (evening) programme, it is open to those working in and around Delhi.

OBJECTIVES

• to impart theoretical knowledge in all the basic and functional areas of management
• to develop analytical, problem solving and decision making capabilities among the participants by exposing them to the use of various management tools and techniques
• to stimulate understanding of the real business world through emphasis on cases that simulate real-life situations
• to inculcate values and attitudes which contribute for social awareness and responsibility.

The curriculum is designed to prepare managers for successful careers in a wide variety of business and governmental organizations. The three-year evening programme is divided into nine terms. During the first half of the programme, the participants are required to take a number of compulsory courses in the following areas:

i) basic areas (economics, organizational behaviour)
ii) techniques (statistics, research methods, IT applications)
iii) functional areas (marketing, finance, personnel and operations); and
iv) integrative areas (business policy, international management).

In the second half of the programme, participants pursue their special interests in greater depth by taking a number of courses from the list of electives. In the second year the participants are required to take a course of independent study equivalent to 2 credits that will require them to write a case/case-study in any functional area of management on the company in which they are working. The case has to be written under the supervision of a faculty guide from the institute. This requirement has to be completed by the end of the second year of the programme. Those participants, who do not get permission from the respective organization for working on their case/case-study can opt for two extra elective courses in lieu of the case/casestudy requirement. During the summer vacation, between the second and the third year, participants are required to undertake the field project work.

ACADEMIC YEAR

IMI follows the Calendar of July to April as its academic year with slight modifications as may be necessary on year-to-year basis. Detailed schedules for each Trimester are provided at the beginning of the term.

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSIONS

Admission is open to executives/officers located in and around Delhi and working in any of the following:

• business, industry or commerce
• manufacturing or service
• government departments
• defence services
• banks and financial institutions
  

Eligible candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized Indian (10+2+3 system) or foreign university.
- Have a minimum of 2 years post-degree full-time experience at executive level.

Owners and managers of small & mediumsized enterprises who are desirous of acquiring formal management education may also apply.

COURSE STRUCTURE AND CURRICULUM

Candidates are required to take 30 Courses (900 hours) spread over three years; inclusive of electives and   Course of Independent Study (3 credit) and Field Project (6 credits). A full course will have a weight of 3 credits and comprise of 30 contact hours, except the field project. The classes are scheduled from 6.15 pm to 9.30 pm (one/two days a week) and 10.00-5.00 p.m. on a Sunday.  Two sessions of the same course are covered in one evening and normally sessions in a particular course are scheduled once a week.

* IMI reserves the right to change the course structure.
** This list is only indicative. Actual offering will depend upon the size of the group expressing interest in the elective. If considered necessary, new electives may be offered in addition to the above list.

ATTENDANCE

Punctuality and regular attendance is required in all courses and other related academic activities, which is one of the essential conditions for the award of the Diploma.

GRADING SYSTEM

IMI follows a letter grading system for evaluation of academic achievements of participants. The grading system is as follows:

Criteria for Award of Diploma***

To qualify for diploma of the programme the following are the minimal requirements :

· Participants are required to obtain an overall minimum of (C+=2.33) in the programme.

· Participants who have obtained two 'F' grades or one 'F' grade and two 'D' grade or four 'D' grades at any stage in the programme will not qualify for the IMI diploma and may be asked to withdraw from the Programme (Please note that an 'F' grade is treated as equivalent to 2 'D' grades).

Upon successful completion of the programme, participants would be awarded the Institute's Post-Graduate Diploma in Management, which has been approved by Ministry of Human Resource, Govt. of India, and the All India Council for Technical Education. In exceptional cases, participants can complete all the requirements for the award of diploma in a maximum period of five years.

*** IMI reserves the right to alter the criteria for award of Diploma

MODE OF PAYMENT

All the payments have to be made on or before the date mentioned. The fee should be paid by cheque or demand draft drawn in favour International Management Institute, payable at Delhi.

Fee Structure PGDM (Part Time 2009-2012)

* Includes a refundable security deposite of Rs. 15,000/-
Kindly note that tuition includes Alumni Membership