Academic Programs

PGDM: Program Approach

IFMR’s PGDM program is the result of three decades of learning through consultancy, industry interaction and applied research.

The program is holistically oriented to the following five I's:

International Outlook

The program gives students an international orientation by using the latest teaching materials and exposure to visiting faculty from leading business schools like Harvard, Yale and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). IFMR has entered into a three-year partnership with MIT to offer a world-class curriculum.

We have about 40 scholars from institutions such as the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, MIT, and Yale University, pursuing close to 20 research projects. This creates a very stimulating academic environment on campus and provides students an excellent opportunity to interact with international students and faculty.
Interpersonal skills

The program includes training in soft skills of communication, presentation, body language management, social sensitivity and life skills like goal setting and brain state management for effective performance.
Integrated perspective

Using a process-centric approach, the program does not treat finance, marketing, HR and production as separate functions.
IT integration

Apart from being taught as a separate subject, information technology (IT) is built into every subject in the PGDM programme. Students learn how to leverage IT for improving business performance.
Integrity

IFMR lays great emphasis on corporate governance and ethical business practices. These principles are inculcated through continuous interaction with practicing managers and industry captains.