Curriculum for the 18-month PGPM programme

The overall architecture of the PGPM programme at SPJIMR is designed to develop “H-shaped” managers who combine depth, adaptability, and integrative thinking. The first vertical pillar of this “H” is built through functional depth, where participants develop strong expertise in chosen domains such as finance, marketing, operations, or information management (IM) and analytics. The second vertical pillar focuses on new-age business capabilities and digital transformation, equipping participants with skills in areas like AI, analytics, and technology-driven innovation. The horizontal bar represents strong business foundations and the ability to integrate knowledge across functions to break silos and make well-rounded decisions. This architecture ensures graduates are agile, future-ready leaders capable of driving impact in complex environments.

Programme structure

  • Term I: Building the foundations of leadership and excellence

    Term I serves as a launchpad that prepares participants for the rigour of modern management by blending academic depth with personal transformation. It shapes the perspectives, values, and decision-making capabilities required for impactful leadership.

    • Pre-foundation learning: The journey begins with an online phase to align participants from diverse backgrounds on essential concepts in accounting, statistics, and economic principles.
    • Building analytical rigour: The foundation module deepens analytical thinking through courses in corporate reporting, quantitative methods, and the economic environment. It also introduces “wise innovation” to combine analytical thinking with creativity.
    • Mastering core business functions: Participants gain comprehensive exposure to finance, marketing, operations, decision sciences, and strategy, helping them understand how these functions interact to influence organisational outcomes.
    • Leading in a dynamic world: The curriculum emphasises leadership in technology-driven environments through modules on entrepreneurial thinking, digital initiatives, and AI foundations.
    • From insight to impact: Learning is applied in practical contexts through design-driven innovation and sectoral strategic analysis.
    • Personal transformation and professional presence: Emphasis is placed on communication skills, executive presence, and personal branding. Participants also use tools like Python and engage in a personal growth lab for self-reflection.
    • Leading with wisdom: Value-based learning is integrated through the science of spirituality, encouraging ethical clarity and integrity.

    Outcome of Term I: Participants emerge with a strong academic foundation, an integrated understanding of business, and a deeper awareness of their personal values.

  • Term II: Deepening expertise and expanding horizons

    Term II marks a transition toward specialization and perspective, allowing participants to align their learning with career aspirations.

    • Advancing functional mastery: This phase focuses on critical managerial capabilities, such as data visualisation and storytelling, to transform complex data into meaningful insights.
    • Specialisation through electives: Participants choose functional specialisations in domains including operations and supply chain management, information management and analytics, sales and marketing, finance, and human resource management.
    • Broadening business perspective: Courses in corporate governance, business ethics, and legal aspects of business reinforce the importance of responsible leadership.
    • Global exposure and customisation: Participants can expand their horizons through general electives, international immersion programmes, or international exchange experiences.
    • Learning through social impact: A distinctive component is the social impact project, where participants apply managerial skills to real societal challenges.

    Outcome of Term II: Participants emerge with sharper functional expertise and a broader understanding of business in societal and global contexts.

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