Why choose the PGDM ExP program at IMT Ghaziabad?

Challenges and complexities have been synonymous with businesses since the beginning of industrial economic activity. In the past 100 years, new technologies have created new possibilities for businesses to develop innovative business models that create value for its stakeholders. It is safe to say that the rate of technology driven disruption has accelerated in the past decade along with the Fourth Industrial Revolution or Industry 4.0. The onus of readying the workforce that can ideate, plan and execute new possibilities for businesses resides with academia. The PGDM ExP program at IMT Ghaziabad is one example of how academia is utilising executive education to move at pace with the industry and develop leaders who can make impact within organizations.

The PGDM ExP program (formerly known as the PGDM Executive program) is an accelerated, full-time, residential program meant for professionals with a minimum of 3 years of work experience, hence the nomenclature ExP i.e. Experienced Professionals. IMT Ghaziabad has over forty years of legacy in management education, with over 15000 alumni spread across the world. The PGDM ExP program itself has a legacy of over 20 years. The program underwent a rigorous change in architecture and curriculum this year to ensure it remains relevant to the needs of the industry and the professionals who choose to study with us. The program change process was conducted via close discussions held with our recruiters, corporate partners, alumni and expert academics. The program is AICTE and AACSB accredited which signifies our adherence to an international quality standard.

The program duration is 18 months, wherein the student undertakes a transformative learning journey going from strength to strength as their understanding of cross-functional aspects of a business are developed. The program is positioned at the interface of technology and management, hence the core general management concepts of Strategy and Leadership are complemented by contemporary courses on Business Analytics, Digital Business Transformation and Emerging Technologies. The three pillars of the program are Innovation, Ethics and Sustainability, based on which we instil in our students the traits of responsible leadership. Specialist workshops on Data Science, Corporate Law, Negotiation skills, Design Thinking and Corporate Entrepreneurship are embedded within the program to enable our candidates to have a holistic grasp of the needs and challenges of modern businesses. Our students travel internationally for a four-week term to study with one of our world renowned international partners, during which they are exposed to executive courses on global business practices and elements of cross-cultural management. We have a structured industry mentorship program called the Contemporary Issues in Management wherein we invite Senior Leaders from the industry to interact with our students and appraise them of contemporary business trends and challenges. Our Alumni Mentorship program helps students connect with our Senior Alumni to help align their candidature to aspirational career goals.

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The PGDM ExP program is highly intensive and rewarding. The IMT Ghaziabad placements team delivered 100% placements in the past two years and in 2022 the highest CTC offered to our student was 40.8 lacs PA while the median CTC for the batch of 2022 stood at 21.37 lacs PA. Beyond the return on monetary investment however, we pride ourselves in bringing together people from diverse industry backgrounds and help them achieve their career aspirations. The program allows you to capitalise on your experience, gain cutting-edge knowledge and transform into a leader ready to make impact within the industry. For those who want to pursue an Executive MBA equivalent program, I invite you to join us on this program and begin your journey towards excellence with a top management institute.

Applications open for 2024 intake. Apply here