PGPDM Programme

Program Architecture

PGPDM: A Modular Programme

Twelve Months, Three Terms

Six Contacts of two weeks each, Every Two Months

Two On-campus Contacts and Four Online Contacts

PGPDM Course Structure

S.No	Name of the course
S.No	Name of the course	Term I: "Learning the Building Blocks of Management"
1	Development Economics
2	Fundamentals in Finance
3	Fundamentals in Marketing
4	Information Technology for the Social Sector
5	Quantitative Methods
6	Qualitative Research
7	Strategic People Management
8	Understanding Strategy Development
9	Management of Change
Term II: "Becoming well versed with Social Sector"
10	Understanding Society
11	Understanding the Government
12	Introduction to SDGs
13	Legal Aspects and Governance
14	Theory of Change
15	Behaviour Change Communication
16	Building a Social Brand
17	Basics of Program Development
18	Basics of Project Management
19	Monitoring and Evaluation
20	Management of Volunteers
21	Field Visit
22	Science of Spirituality (Workshop)

Term III: A. "Becoming a Skilled Professional"
23	Design Thinking: Innovative problem-solving for social sector
24	Communication Skills
25	Transformational Leadership
26	Fund Raising and Resource Mobilisation
27	Social Media and Digital Marketing
28	Negotiation Skills (Workshop)
Term III: B. "Gaining Proficiency"
29	Project (over Terms II & III)
30	Manthan (over Terms I/II/III)
31	Elective 1
32	Elective 2

Electives - Any two from
E1	Social Branding and Communication
E2	Social Entrepreneurship
E3	Impact Assessment
E4	Development Management Research
E5	CSR and Sustainability
E6	Risk Management in Development Sector
E7	Advocacy and Networking
E8	Public Policy

Evaluation

Evaluation is a continuous process covering both on-campus and off-campus periods. Participants are evaluated in each course on different components, including: