Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM)
(Affiliated to the University of Pune)

Introduction
Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM) is a two - year part time course affiliated to the University of Pune. The programme has been made exhaustive and challenging for the students having work experience. It is indeed interesting to co-relate their experiences with theory. The course has Four Semesters; each Semester consists of five papers each. In Semester IV the student is required to choose specialization consisting of two papers pertaining to any one of the functional areas of management. Currently 12th & 13th batches are undergoing the course.

Programme Objectives
The basic objective of the PGDBM programme is to impart the latest and relevant knowledge in the field of management and to build strong foundation for pursuing Master's in Management Sciences.

Learning Model:
The entire schedule is planned to suit working professionals. Class sessions include lectures, case studies and presentations. The facility of the computer lab is provided. On line sessions are conducted as per the requirement of the various subjects.

Intake: 50 students.

Selection Procedure
Selection shall be made on basis of performance at Personal Interviews (conducted on every thursday and saturday of each week).

Fee Structure
As decided by the Shikshan Shulka Samitee (Maharashtra Government).

ASSESSMENT AND STANDARD OF PASSING

1. The papers marked as ‘External’ are meant for external evaluation by the University and carry 100 marks each paper. 30% of such marks are reserved for internal evaluation and 70% of such marks are reserved for University evaluation based upon the written Examination. Papers marked as ‘Internal’ are meant for the internal evaluation by the individual Institute.

2. Marks for the internal evaluation must be communicated by the Institute to the University before the commencement of relevant Semester Examination.

3. The minimum standard of passing will be 40 percent marks in each paper for internal as well as
external heads.

4. At the end of semester IV, the student is expected to complete the Project Report of not less than 5000 words and submit a copy of the Report to the Director of the Institute before 31st December of the Second Year. The Report must be based upon the first hand study and some management aspect of any organization. The Report will be internally evaluated by the Faculty of the subject and the marks will be communicated by the Director to the University before the commencement of semester IV Examination. No student can appear for Semester IV Examination unless he submits the Project Report.

(V) BACKLOG
The student will be allowed to carry maximum backlog of 10 (ten) heads of passing from any
one or more semesters.

Eligibility
A student seeking admission to this course must possess any one of the following qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree from any Statutory University or any other recognized Foreign University.
• Any Diploma awarded by Board of Technical Education of any State Government or Central Government (Post SSC three years Diploma with 2 years post diploma experience or Post H.Sc. two years Diploma) with one year Post-Diploma experience.

Course Outline: