Experience an all-in-one PGDM Programme
with Industry-focussed Experiential Education
PGDM - AICTE Approved

The flag-ship PGDM programme is a two-year full time programme in the field of management.
GIBS, being one of the best PGDM colleges in Bangalore, is offering a PGDM course that is recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE). This Programme is considered to be extremely prestigious and is highly rated.
The PGDM Programme gives high employment opportunities for the students and equal orientation to both theory and practical concepts. GIBS provides a platform for the students to involve in research and innovation activities.
Why Choose GIBS' Unique PGDM Programme


The PGDM course helps the students to study the intricacies of management and sharpens a student’s mind to tackle the daily obstacles that are faced in the field of management.


The PGDM course in GIBS is designed in such a way to build essential skills and capabilities in students to hold managerial positions in various companies and firms.


PGDM Programme is more of a practical approach. We make the students to be responsible for the social and global issues. The students undergoing this course acquire leadership, executive and managerial skills to handle any situations they face in professional life. We in GIBS nurture and develop the students as world class business leaders.


At GIBS we realize the importance of updating skills periodically. Therefore we keep modifying the curriculum on a regular basis, as per the industry expectations. We involve SMEs, academicians and professionals in this endeavour. At GIBS we assist students to learn through case studies and business games.
GIBS PGDM Programme Includes

Industry 4.0 Curriculum designed by Industry Experts Includes
- Emerging Technologies
- Skills Mastery Program (SMP)
- Emotional Intelligence & Leadership
- Digitalization as Direction
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Business Analytics
- Digital Marketing
- Best Practices in Corporate

Why PGDM provides the best start for your management career
- Globally Recognized Program
- In demand course
- Industry Integrated Program
- High salary potential compared to University Program
- Multiple specializations to choose
- Grow your academic and business network
- Develop Leadership skills
- Dynamic, The Curriculum gets updated as per Industry requirement frequently
- India’s Top100 Management institutions offers PGDM Program Only
- Complete Action Learning Course (Experiential)
- Discover the entrepreneur in you
Why PGDM from an exclusive business school?
- Expertise in Management Education
- Dedicated Resources for Exclusive Management Programme
- Create a world Class Network (Network = NetWorth)
- Create Your Own Brand (Personal Brand)
- Dedicated Facilities for Management students
- Leadership Skills
- Exclusive Mentoring & Placements
- Futuristic Curriculum
- GIBS offers one of the best PGDM courses in Bangalore
The Objectives of the Program
- The programme develops individuals and assists them in realizing their full potential via collaborative efforts, practical training, consciousness, group activities, studies, industrial interaction, and research programs. The following are the program’s objectives:
- To provide contemporary, comprehensive management education with a global outlook.
- To develop a pool of professionals to fulfil the needs of the industry and business via frequent corporate interaction.
- To develop responsible adults who are attentive to the achievement of society’s goals by utilizing GIBIAN ideals.
- To continually encourage domestic and international engagement in order to make participants relevant.
- To instill in trainees critical thinking, excellent communication skills, and a sense of teamwork.
Learning Objectives of the Program
- Create a well-balanced mix of professional expertise, tactical awareness, and managerial abilities.
- Guest lectures, case analysis, corporate engagement, and seminars are used to help management professionals develop a global attitude.
- Identify business issues and provide efficient solutions.
- Shastrian values can help to develop emotional and social consciousness.
- Develop a stronger grasp of values in business leaders.
- Improve cognitive abilities as well as verbal, writing, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrate your ability to significantly evaluate the business environment using modern analytical techniques and software.
Specialization offered (Dual)
Marketing Management (MM)
Human Resource Management(HRM)
Finance Management (FM)
Operations & Supply Chain Management (OSCM)
International Business (IB)
Information Technology (IT)
Business Analytics
Entrepreneurship Management (EM)
Digital Marketing
PGDM Trimester Curriculum for Batch 2022-24 (Approved by AICTE)
Sl. No. | Sub. Code | Trimester I |
Credits |
NA | Orientation Programme | 12 Days | |
1 | 01CP01 | Quantitative Techniques – 1 | 3 |
2 | 01CP02 | Organizational Behaviour | 3 |
3 | 01CP03 | Accounting for Managers | 3 |
4 | 01CP04 | Management Concepts & Techniques | 3 |
5 | 01CP05 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
6 | 01CP06 | Marketing Management – 1 | 3 |
7 | 1IRE07 | Innovation – I | 2 |
8 | 1IRE08 | Research – I | 2 |
9 | 1IRE09 | Entrepreneurship – I | 2 |
10 | 01CA10 | Current Affairs | 1 |
11 | 1SMP11 | Skills Mastery Programme(SMP)-L1 | 2 |
SME/Webinar/Leadership Talk series/VAP | 4 Nos | ||
Industrial Visit / Outbound Training | |||
Total Credits | 27 |
Sl. No. | Sub. Code | Trimester II |
Credits |
12 | 02CP12 | Quantitative Techniques – 2 | 3 |
13 | 02CP13 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
14 | 02CP14 | Cost & Management Accounting | 3 |
15 | 02CP15 | Managerial Communication | 2 |
16 | 02CP16 | Production and Operations Management | 3 |
17 | 02CP17 | Marketing Management – 2 | 3 |
18 | 2IRE18 | Innovation – II (Design Thinking) | 2 |
19 | 2IRE19 | Research – II | 2 |
20 | 2IRE20 | Entrepreneurship – II | 2 |
21 | 02CA21 | Current Affairs – 2 | 1 |
22 | 2SMP22 | Skills Mastery Programme (SMP) – L2 | 2 |
SME / Webinar / Leadership Talk Series / VAP | 4 Nos | ||
Industrial Visit | |||
Total Credits | 26 |
Sl. No. | Sub. Code | Trimester III |
Credits |
23 | 03CP23 | Applied Operations Research | 3 |
24 | 03CP24 | Emerging Technologies | 3 |
25 | 03CP25 | Financial Management | 3 |
26 | 03CP26 | International Business | 2 |
27 | 03CP27 | Business Law | 2 |
28 | 03CP28 | Innovation – III | 2 |
29 | 3IRE29 | Research – III | 2 |
30 | 3IRE30 | Entrepreneurship – III | 2 |
31 | 3BMP31 | Business (Leadership) Mastery Programme (BMP) | 3 |
32 | 3EIL32 | Emotional Intelligence & Leadership | 3 |
33 | 3CA33 | Current Affairs – 3 | 1 |
34 | 3SMP34 | Skills Mastery Programme (SMP) – L3 | 2 |
35 | 3SIP35 | Social Internship Project (SIP) – 7 Days | 1 |
SME / Webinar / Leadership Talk Series / VAP | 4 Nos | ||
Industrial Visit | |||
Global Immersion Programme (Optional) | |||
Total Credits | 29 |
Sl. No. | Sub. Code | Trimester IV | Credits |
36 | 04CP36 | Business & Data Analytics | 3 |
37 | 04CP37 | AI & ML (Digitalisation as Direction) | 3 |
38 | 04__38 | Elective – I (Major Specialization) | 3 |
39 | 04__39 | Elective – II (Major Specialization) | 3 |
40 | 04__40 | Elective – III (Major Specialization) | 3 |
41 | 04__41 | Elective – I (Minor Specialization) | 3 |
42 | 04__42 | Elective – II (Minor Specialization) | 3 |
43 | 04CA42 | Current Affairs – 4 | 1 |
44 | 4IP43 | Internship Project (IP) (8 Weeks) | 3 |
45 | 4MOC45 | MOOC (6-8 Weeks) | 2 |
46 | 4STP46 | Specialization Based Training Programme | 1 |
47 | 4BPC47 | Best Practices in Corporate | 2 |
48 | 4SMP48 | Skills Mastery Programme (SMP – L4) | 2 |
Webinar / Leadership Talk Series | 4 Nos | ||
Total Credits | 32 |
Sl. No. | Sub. Code | Trimester V |
Credits |
49 | 05CP49 | Digital Marketing | 3 |
50 | 05CP50 | Strategic Management | 3 |
51 | 05__51 | Elective – IV (Major Specialization) | 3 |
52 | 05__52 | Elective – V (Major Specialization) | 3 |
53 | 05__53 | Elective – VI (Major Specialization) | 3 |
54 | 05__54 | Elective – III (Minor Specialization) | 3 |
Webinar / Leadership Talk Series | 4 Nos | ||
Total Credits | 18 |
Sl. No. | Sub. Code | Trimester VI | Credits |
55 | 6BIP55 | Business Immersion Project (BIP) | 6 |
SAP Programme | |||
Total Credits | 6 | ||
GRAND TOTAL | 138 |
