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PGPM Syllabus is designed to provide students with a comprehensive and modern understanding of business management. It covers a broad spectrum of subjects and incorporates core management disciplines.
The PGPM curriculum is structured in a way to ensure a holistic learning experience.
Financial Accounting and Management, Business Communication, Business Analytics, Marketing Management and HR Management are some of the major subjects generally covered in a PGPM Syllabus.
PGPM Syllabus is based on blended learning and gives equal weightage to projects, industry internships and live projects, apart from classroom learning and presentations. The program also encourages innovation and adaptability, preparing students for the challenges in the business landscape.
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What are the Subjects in the PGPM Syllabus?
PGPM course is divided into terms that have different subjects related to business management such as Business Law, Financial Accounting, Marketing Management, Competition and Strategy and more. In the second year, students can choose elective subjects based on their interests.
The table below mentions some of the common core and elective subjects included in the PGPM Syllabus, along with the included topics.
| Subject | Topics | |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Accounting and Management | Nature and Scope of Financial Management | Capital Budgeting |
| Risk and Insurance Management | International Finance | |
| Taxation and Tax Planning | Financial Engineering | |
| Merchant Banking and Financial Services | Advance Equity Research | |
| Business Communication | Theory of Communication | Important Parameters in Communication |
| Customer Relations | Customer Behaviour | |
| Reputation Management | Consumer Behaviour | |
| Operations Management and Quantitative Techniques | Behavioural Dynamics in Service Settings | Operations Strategy |
| Project Management | Strategic Sourcing Management | |
| Supply Chain and Logistics Management | Decision Analysis for Managers | |
| Business Forecasting | Quality Toolkit for Managers | |
| Marketing Management | Business Marketing | Digital Marketing |
| International Marketing | Marketing to the Base of the Pyramid Consumers | |
| Retail Management Concepts | Sales and Distribution Management | |
| Strategic Marketing in Action | Consumer Behaviour | |
| Business Analytics | Business Analytics for Decision-Making | Data Mining for Business Decisions |
| E-Business and E-Commerce | Information Technology Consulting | |
| Managing Software Projects | Managing Digital Transformations | |
| Human Resource Management | Human Resource Metrics and Analytics | Managing Difficult People at Work |
| Manpower Planning Recruitment and Selection | Performance Management | |
| Talent Management | Employment Relations Law | |
| Human Resource Planning | Industrial Relations Law | |
What is the Semester-wise syllabus for PGPM?
The semester-wise syllabus of a PGPM program is mentioned in the table below.
| Semester 1 | |
|---|---|
| Financial Accounting | Organisational Behaviour |
| Marketing Management | Managerial Economics |
| Quantitative Methods | Business Communication |
| Financial Management | NA |
| Semester 2 | |
| Management Control Information System | Operations Management |
| Information Systems for Managers | Advanced Financial Management |
| Management Accounting | Human Resource Management |
| Advanced Marketing Management | NA |
| Semester 3 | |
| Strategic Management | Soft Skills |
| Business Law | Electives |
| Business Research Methods | NA |
| Semester 4 | |
| Business Ethics and Corporate Governance | Placement Preparatory Program |
| International Business Management | Industrial Project |
| Electives | NA |
What is the Entrance Exam Syllabus for PGPM?
Admissions to a PGPM course is usually done through entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, GMAT and more. Most of these exams are MCQ-based having sections such as Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension and General Awareness.
Some of the common sections with topics are mentioned in the table below.
| Section | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Ability | Number System, Sequence, Series and Progression, Arithmetic, Mensuration, Geometry, Probability, Permutation and Combination, Venn Diagram. |
| Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension | Unseen Passages, Analogies, Antonyms, Contextual usage, Fill in the blanks, Para Jumble. |
| Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation | Data Sufficiency, Pie Charts, Caselets, Tables, Combination of Graphs, Critical Reasoning, Seating Arrangement, Logical Deduction, Analogies, Binary logics. |
| General Awareness | Current affairs. |
What are the books for PGPM Entrance Exams?
There are many preparation books and study materials that a student can refer to while preparing for the PGPM entrance exams. Some of the top books are as follows.
| Book | Author |
|---|---|
| How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CA | Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay |
| How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT | Arun Sharma |
| MAT Study Guide: MAT Exam Prep Review and Practice Test Questions for the Miller Analogies Test | Trivium Analogies Exam Prep Team |
| Quantitative Aptitude for CAT | Nishit K. Sinha |
| Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | R.S. Aggarwal |
| General Knowledge | Arihant Experts |
| Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT | Nishit K. Sinha |
| Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency | Ananta Ashisha |
PGPM Syllabus FAQs
Ques. What subjects are typically covered in a PGPM Syllabus?
Ans. Financial Accounting and Management, Business Communication, Business Analytics, Marketing Management and HR Management are some of the major subjects generally covered in a PGPM Syllabus.
Ques. Are there any specialised tracks within the PGPM curriculum?
Ans. Yes, students can pursue elective courses in topics like marketing, operations, finance, entrepreneurship and more within the PGPM curriculum.
Ques. How is the PGPM curriculum structured?
Ans. The PGPM curriculum is structured in a way to ensure a holistic learning experience. It often includes a combination of core and elective subjects along with internships and projects.
Ques. How is the assessment done in the PGPM program?
Ans. Assessment in PGPM programs is generally done through exams, assignments, presentations and internships. These methods help to evaluate both the theoretical and practical skills of students.
Ques. Name some books that can be considered when preparing for PGPM entrance exams.
Ans. How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT, Quantitative Aptitude for CAT, Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT and Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency are some of the top books that PGPM entrance exam aspirants can consider.
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