PGDM Vs MBA Wiki

I have completed my UG degree and want to pursue higher education but confused which one to join MBA or PGDM. Will you please provide me some details about PGDM and MBA degree course so that I can plan to join any one to pursue my higher studies?

[Kiran Chandar]

M.B.A. is a degree that is provided by the colleges that are affiliated to a University and these Universities are controlled by the University Grants Commissions.

M.B.A refers to Master of Business Administration. It is a degree that is conferred on completion of a two to three year management program.

P.G.D.M is a diploma that is provided by the colleges that are not affiliated to any University and the institution functions as an autonomous body.

P.G.D.M. stands for a Post Graduate Diploma in Management. It is a diploma course of one to two years and is granted by an autonomous institution.

Other difference:

MBA:

Study
Based on developing technical skills and business knowledge

Focus
Generally, MBA focuses more on theoretical aspects of management

Curriculum
Rigid, due to involvement of the University

Entrance Examination
Generally, through state level university examination

PGDM:

Study
Based on Industry-specific needs

Focus
Generally, PGDM focuses more on building soft skills.

Curriculum
Flexible

Entrance Exam
Generally, through CAT/MAT/GMAT