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	Courses
S.No	Courses	Term I: "Learning the Building Blocks of Management"
1	Fundamentals of Economics
2	Fundamentals of Finance
3	Fundamentals of Marketing
4	Leading with Wisdom (Workshop) (Non-credit)
5	Excel for Development
6	Quantitative Methods
7	Understanding Society & Government
8	Strategic People Management
9	Fundamentals of Strategy
10	Leadership for Development Sector
Term II: "Becoming well versed with Social Sector"
11	Introduction to SDGs
12	Theory of Change
13	Basics of Programme Design
14	Qualitative Research
15	Basics of Project Management
16	Programme Evaluation & Impact Assessment
17	Information Technology for the Social Sector
18	Management of Volunteers
19	Behaviour Change Communication
20	Legal Aspects & Governance of Social Sector Organizations
21	Building & Communicating a Social Brand

Term III: A. "Becoming a Skilled Professional"
22	Design Thinking: Innovative problem-solving for social sector
23	Communication Skills
24	Management of Change
25	Fund Raising and Resource Mobilisation
26	Social Media and Digital Marketing
27	Negotiation Skills
28	Field Visit
Term III: B. "Gaining Proficiency"
29	Development Management Research (DMR) Project (over Terms II & III)
30	Manthan (Book Reading over Terms I, II & III)
31	Electives**

**Electives
E1	Social Entrepreneurship
E2	Advocacy and Networking
E3	Public Policy
E4	Management of CSR
E5	Philanthropy & Development: A Historical Perspective
E6	Development Finance

Evaluation

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