What is The different between
MBA and PGDM?
For students after completing graduation on of the difficult the task to decide in which program to go for higher education.
Now there is two best option after graduation that is MBA
and PGDM. now you are confused between two management courses, whether I have
to go for MBA or PGDM. Many students view that PGDM is a diploma course, not a
degree, you are right to an extent that is diploma. Even IIMs is also offer
PGDM because that is autonomous and independent bodies.
Don’t worry you will find measure difference in below
paragraph.
So Both are the post-graduation level management courses.
MBA stands for Master
in Business Administration and
PGDM stands for Post
graduation diploma in management
Typically, if any PGDM is to be equivalent to MBA then the course should be 2 years.
MBA a two-year management degree, only Universities can grant an MBA degree.
While, PGDM diploma degree, offered by the autonomous college which is approved by AICTE.
Only Universities can
offer MBA- those
management institute which is affiliated to a university can offer an MBA
degree.
Curriculum- there are so many similarities in
the curriculum of both courses.
MBA focuses more on theoretical
aspect of management
and is more exam-oriented,
While PGDM has a focus
on building soft skills and it is industry oriented.
An Autonomous institute does not have to follow universities standards
it is free to change its curriculum according to industry standards.
In compare to PGDM, generally, MBA is more affordable as the
fees are almost similar to university standards.