Differentiation between MBA and PGDM

Please tell me what are the differences between MBA and PGDM course as I am looking for the same ?

[Kiran Chandar]

As you want I am here telling you the differences between MBA and PGDM course.

MBA is a master degree course, while PGDM is a diploma course.

MBA degree is provided by institutes that are affiliated to a university while PGDM courses offered by private B-Schools that are not affiliated to any University.

Eligibility :

For MBA COURSE:

Qualification :

Should have bachelor Degree.

Candidate should have to appear in entrance exam


For PGDM Course :

Qualification :

Candidate should Graduates in the 10+2+3 system or equivalent system in any discipline recognized by Association of Indian Universities

Experience :Minimum 5 years

Proficiency in written and spoken English

Job Types

For MBA COURSE:

Account Manager.
Brand Manager.
Card Payments Operations Head.
Equity Research Analysts.
HR Generalist Business Partner.
Management Consultant.
Marketing Manager.
Project Managers.
Recruitment Manager.


For PGDM Course :
Hotel and Catering Manager
Sale-purchase Assist. Manager
Customer Support Executive - Lead Management
Customer Relationship Management Executive
Sales Executive/Business Development Executives
Management Executive

Hello brother what is the difference between Masters of Business Administration9(MBA) and Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies(PGDM)?

[sumit]

M.B.A
Programme
Offered by an institution that is affiliated to a University

Study
Based on developing technical skills and business knowledge

Examples
IGNOU, IIT

Focus
Generally, MBA focuses more on theoretical aspects of management

Orientation
Exam

Affordability
Generally, more affordable

Curriculum
Rigid, due to involvement of the University

Duration
Two to three years

Controller of Examination
University

Entrance Examination
Generally, through state level university examination

P.G.D.M
Programme
Offered by an institution that is not affiliated to any University

Study
Based on Industry-specific needs

Examples
IIM’s, XLRI's

Focus
Generally, PGDM focuses more on building soft skills

Orientation
Industry

Affordability
Generally, less affordable

Curriculum
Flexible

Duration
One to two years

Controller of Examination
Institute itself

Entrance Examination
Generally, through CAT/MAT/GMAT