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Course Structure and Teaching Pedagogy

The rapid evolution of the Internet, AI and emerging technologies has significantly transformed both the business landscape and educational methodologies. These advancements have played a crucial role in reshaping curriculum development, introducing new modes of interaction, redefining organizational structures, and altering the roles of students in both academic and corporate settings. At I.T.S School of Management, the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) is a rigorous, AICTE-approved and NBA accredited two-year program structured across six trimesters. The program is designed to provide students with a strong academic foundation while equipping them with analytical, strategic, and managerial skills essential for effective decision-making in dynamic business environments.

PGDM Programme consists of a total of one hundred twelve (112) credits. Out of this, one hundred nine (109) credits are devoted to courses, Six (6) credits to summer training projects, one credit for social immersion progrmme & one credit for online certification courses. Business Intelligence Lab is a non-credit, course. A detailed term-wise course structure outlines the credit allocations for each subject and learning module. Specialization courses begin in the third trimester, allowing students to tailor their learning experience based on their career aspirations. They can opt for a Major-Minor Specialization or choose a Dual Specialization format to broaden their expertise. The Summer Internship Program is aligned with the primary area of specialization, ensuring practical exposure and industry alignment. For students pursuing a dual specialization, internship opportunities are available based on their preferred domain. With a well-structured, industry-oriented curriculum and a strong focus on experiential learning, the PGDM program at I.T.S School of Management prepares students to navigate the complexities of the corporate world and emerge as skilled professionals ready to lead in a competitive business environment.

TRIMESTER WISE COURSE STRUCTURE

Course Code Subject Title Credit Teaching Hours

Trimester:1 Foundation Management Concept

1.1

Principles of Management & Organisational Behaviour

3

30

1.2

Marketing Management-I

2

20

1.3

Quantitative Techniques for Management (AI integrated)

3

30

1.4

Financial Accounting for Managers

3

30

1.5

Introduction to AI for Managers

1.5

15

1.6

Managerial Communication

2

20

1.7

Managerial Economics

3

30

 

Minor Project -I

1

 

 

Total course credits of Trimester1

18.5

175

Trimester: 2 Core Functional Area

2.1

Information system with Spreadsheet Modeling (AI integrated)

3

30

2.2

Marketing Management - II

2

20

2.3

Production & Operations Management (AI integrated)

3

30

2.4

Corporate Finance

3

30

2.5

Human Resource Management (AI integrated)

3

30

2.6

Personality Reengineering Programme

– I

3

30

2.7

Legal Aspects of Business

2

20

2.8

Design Thinking

1

10

2.9

MOOC/NPTEL/Online Certification

1

10

2.10

Social Immersion Programme

1

 

 

Minor Project-II

1

 

 

Total course credits of Trimester 2

23

210

Trimester:3 Advanced Topic and AI Integration

3.1

Decision Science (AI integrated)

2

20

3.2

Introduction to Business Analytics with

Python (AI integrated)

3

30

3.3

Management Accounting

1.5

15

3.4

Business Research Methods

3

30

3.5

Personality Reengineering Programme II

2

20

3.6

Digital & Social Media Marketing & AI tools

1.5

15

3.7

Minor Project – III

1

-

3.8

MOOC/NPTEL/Online Certification

1

10
 

Trimester III : 03 Elective Courses

   

 

Elective I

3

30

 

Elective II

3

30

 

Elective III

3

30

 

Total course credits of Trimester 3

24

230

Trimester: 4 Industry Exposure and Electives & AI Application

4.1

Strategic Management and Business Simulation (AI integrated)

3

30

4.2

Entrepreneurship Development

2

20

4.3

Personality Reengineering Programme III

2

20

4.4

Summer Internship Project

6

-

 

Trimester IV: 04 Elective courses

 

 

 

Elective IV

3

30

 

Elective V

3

30

 

Elective VI

3

30

 

Elective VII

3

30

 

Total course credits of Trimester 4

25

190

Trimester : 5 Electives & AI Application

5.1

EBusiness & Cyber Security (AI integrated)

1.5

15

5.2

Personality Reengineering Programme IV

1

10

 

Trimester V:03 Elective courses

 

 

 

Elective VIII

3

30

 

Elective IX

3

30

 

Elective X

3

30

 

Total course credits of Trimester 5

11.5

115

Trimester:6 Contemporary Issues & Electives

6.1

Human Value, Corporate Governance & Business Ethics*

2

20

6.2

Entrepreneurial Business Plan & Presentation

2

20

 

Trimester VI: 02 Elective courses

 

 

 

Elective XI

3

30

 

Elective XII

3

30

 

Total course credits of Trimester 6

10

100

TOTAL COURSE CREDITS YEAR WISE

 

Credit

Teaching Hours

Total Course Credit in First Year

65.5

615

Total Course Credit in Second Year

46.5

405

Total for Entire Program

112

1020

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