PGP in Business Management

Post Graduate Programme in Business Management (PGPBM) is a course launched by the Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli (IIM Trichy). The course caters to the needs of working professionals who want to shift from a technical role to a leadership role. The programme seeks to develop leadership qualities in its students to help them become better managers by grooming their skills for communication, leadership, critical thinking, teamwork etc.

PGPBM is a weekend course with classes conducted on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. It is a non-residential course but it involves classroom study, where direct interaction is possible between the faculty and students. The course is well-suited for candidates from any academic or work background and attracts applications from candidates studying in various sectors.

The first year of the study in PGPBM focuses on General Management and students are taken through core courses. In the second year, students are allowed to choose electives. This helps in making the course viable to a very diverse audience from many different fields.

Post Graduate Programme in Business Management (PGPBM) Highlights

The candidates who are interested in taking up PGPBM at IIM Trichy must ensure that they meet the following eligibility criteria. The candidates who have the following qualifications are considered eligible.

• A bachelor's degree course from a recognized university.
• At least 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category candidates) in the bachelor's course.
• At least 3 years of full-time work experience in any industry after completing their first bachelor's degree course.

Post Graduate Programme in Business Management (PGPBM) Admission Process

Candidates aspiring for a seat in the PGPBM course can take a look at the admission process specified below.

• Candidates must fill in the online application form available on the institute's website.
• IIM Trichy conducts an entrance test for PGPBM admission, the test is conducted on the Chennai campus of IIM Trichy.
• Candidates who have a valid score in CAT or GMAT are exempted from the entrance test and can apply for the course through their respective exam scores.
• IIMT shortlists candidates for admission based on their score in the relevant entrance test.
• Shortlisted candidates are then required to appear for a Personal Interview round by the institute.
• Final admissions are based on the UG Performance, Work Experience, Written Test Score and Personal Interview of the candidate.

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First Year

Second Year

Students are required to take up elective courses in their second year of PGPBM. Students must earn at least 45 credits through Elective Courses are a part of the course. Given below are the areas under which elective courses are offered by IIM Trichy.

Students of PGPBM are not provided placement services since they are already working professionals. However, the course has the potential to make a significant impact on the career trajectory of its students. The following pointers highlight the career scope of PGPBM.

• The course helps a professional switch from a technical job to a managerial role.

• The skills learned in PGPBM are sufficient to help propel a student further in their career journey.

• Students of this course are able to advance through the ranks faster than others and not only be able to command better positions but also demand better compensation from their places of employment.

• The course also helps its students become better leaders and focuses on the development of entrepreneurial skills.