Difference between MBA and PGDM

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Sunanda K. Chavan
Difference between MBA and PGDM


Key differentiators between MBA and PGDM

MBA and PGDM are both management courses yet the only difference is the approach to its curriculum. MBA give more focus to the syllabus framed by the university and no change is bought in for years. As for PGDM the focus is more on the current industrial demands and requirements. The curriculum of PGDM gets slightly changed every year.

The flexibility provided by PGDM is the key success factor of the course. MBA only provides degree to institutes associated to a university, while PGDM is not affiliated to any university and has its own syllabus. MBA is offered by universities and colleges affiliated to universities whereas an independent institution offer PGDM.

For people who are interested in the corporate world or want to be an entrepreneur, PGDM would be a suitable choice. MBA is a university degree, and the student can even expand his career into the teaching world. MBA or PGDM degree holder can choose any sectors like industrial, education, banking, according to their specialization and interest which can be in marketing, finance, HR, operations, logistics etc.

Every degree has its significance and its worth. At the end it is up to you to decide where to go and what to choose it. When you are selecting an institute, select the best after researching. Be careful while an institute because merely getting a degree is not enough for this competitive world.
 
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