IIM Udaipur begins PGDBA for Working Executives online with 67 students

PGDBA-WE aims at improving the performance of the learners and helping in their career growth by expanding their knowledge of business management in depth.

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Udaipur commenced the first batch of its newly launched online Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration for Working Executives (PGDBA-WE) programme. The programme has got an overwhelming response with an enrolment of 67 students for the course. The duration of IIM Udaipur PGDBA-WE is 20 months and it is designed for working executives with a minimum of three years of work experience.

PGDBA-WE aims at improving the performance of the learners and helping in their career growth by expanding their knowledge of business management in depth, according to the institute.

Talking about the commencement of the first batch of IIMU PGDBA WE, Director Professor Janat Shah said, “Through research, we have sought to create knowledge and managerial talent. We have been recognized as one of the best research institutes in the country and our goal is to be in the UT Dallas rankings by 2030 where currently no Indian Institute is listed. We are also focused on transformational education and our initiative in providing online and conveniently delivered high-quality executive education would help professionals not only stay abreast but also enrich their careers. We have made digital a cornerstone in all our programs very early and this is finding distinguishing relevance to the pressing need of the industry.”

The official statement revealed that initially, IIMU launched the PGDBA WE course in an on-campus mode. However, later the institute decided to convert in to an online program following demands from aspirants. The institute will conduct PGDBA-WE classes online on weekends. The curriculum will also include two on-campus modules for a duration of one week. IIM Udaipur faculties will guide the learners throughout the programme.

"The professionals who are taking up this course come from ace companies like Bharat Petroleum, Hindustan Zinc, Tata Consultancy Services, IBM, Schneider, etc.," the institute said.

IIM Udaipur PGDBA WE Selection Process

The selection of the candidates for the IIM Udaipur PGDBA WE programme was done by assessing valid scores of in exams such as the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), Common Admission Test (CAT) and the examination conducted by IIM Udaipur, together with the performance in the personal interview it conducted. The course will include seminars, simulations, games, role-plays, guest lectures, and group activities. The participants will learn to adapt, negotiate, and solve problems. The course aims to develop the interpersonal and communication abilities of the learners.

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