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Join SPJIMR, India’s top-ranked B-school, for its 12-month modular programme for professionals working in or intending to work in the social sector.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) has opened applications for its Post Graduate Programme in Development Management (PGPDM) for the Class of 2026. The silver jubilee batch (PGPDM Batch 25) will commence in February 2025.

India’s only Development Management Programme internationally accredited by both AMBA and AACSB, the PGPDM offers a unique blend of academic excellence and practical learning tailored for professionals working in the social sector. “We are excited to welcome the next and silver jubilee cohort of changemakers who are passionate about driving societal impact,” said Prof. Tanojkumar Meshram, Chairperson, PGPDM, SPJIMR.

Prof. Meshram recently spoke at a panel on ‘Navigating the challenges for CSRs and NGOs in India’ where he emphasised the need for capacity building in the social sector to fully utilise the growing CSR funds, now nearly Rs. 30,000 crore annually. “However, the development of skills in the social sector hasn’t kept pace, potentially leading to a mismatch between expectations and outcomes,” he added.

The SPJIMR PGPDM aims to fill this gap. Since 2011, it has impacted over 350 organisations across 26 Indian states. PGPDM alumni hold roles such as founders, heads, trustees, and directors of NGOs, as well as social entrepreneurs, CSR managers, programme officers, and consultants within the social sector.

To apply, visit https://spjimr.org/pgpdm-admissions/. Limited scholarships are available for deserving candidates from low-income backgrounds, with applications for scholarships closing on November 15, 2024.

The 12-month modular programme equips participants with the knowledge, skills and perspectives required to drive social change, blending theory with real-world application. Its structure allows participants to balance work commitments with academic development, offering 30 courses over six contact periods. These include both on-campus and online learning modules, with the first, third, and final contacts held at SPJIMR’s Mumbai campus.

Eligibility and selection process

• Graduate in any discipline from a recognised university.
• Must have a minimum of two years of relevant full-time work experience.
• Must have basic computer proficiency and be comfortable with English as the medium of instruction.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview.
• Sponsored candidates must attach a letter of support from the sponsoring organisation with the application.

For further details and application information, please visit our website or contact the programme team at 022-62134444 or via email at admissions.pgpdm@spjimr.org to take the next step in your journey towards making a lasting social impact.

About SPJIMR

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), is a leading postgraduate management institute, recognised by the Financial Times MiM Global Rankings as India’s #1 business school, by Business Today as one of the country’s top five business schools, and by the Positive Impact Rating, a Swiss association, as one of the top five business schools worldwide in terms of social impact. With its innovative and socially-conscious approach to management education, research, and community engagement, SPJIMR aims to influence practice and promote value-based growth of its students and alumni, organisations and its leaders, and society at large.

Visit https://www.spjimr.org/ for more information.

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