PGDM + PGPIRE (Dual Degree)
PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management)
Granted MBA status by AIU, Ministry of Education, Government of India
The flagship PGDM program (Granted MBA status by AIU, MoE, GoI) is a two-year full time program in the field of management.
PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) is granted MBA equivalence by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. GIBS, one of the leading PGDM colleges in Bangalore, offers an AICTE-approved PGDM program delivered on a 10-acre green campus, and is highly regarded for its academic quality and industry relevance.
The PGDM program combines strong career opportunities with a balance of theory, practical learning, research, and innovation.
GIBS PGDM Program Includes
GIBS Finishing School (CPMP)
PGPIRE Degree
Corporate Projects
Teaching Pedagogy
Business Mastery Program
Academic Conferences
Value Added Programs
Unique Mentoring Model
MOOC Course
International Study Tour
GIBS School of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
GIBS School of Youth Leadership (SoYL)
GIBS School of Interdisciplinary Research (SIDR)
GIBS Mind Valley
Orientation Program
Specializations offered (Dual)
Specialization 2
PGDM Trimester Curriculum 2025-2027 (Approved by AICTE)
Trimester I
Trimester II
Trimester III
Trimester IV
Trimester V
Trimester VI
Trimester I
| Sl. No. | Course Code | Trimester I (Aug – Oct) | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| July – Orientation Program (4 Weeks) | |||
| 1 | 25GBPA101 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| 2 | 25GBPH101 | Organisational Behaviour | 3 |
| 3 | 25GBPF101 | Accounting for Managers | 2 |
| 4 | 25GBPD101 | Management Information Systems | 2 |
| 5 | 25GBPM101 | Marketing Principles | 3 |
| 6 | 25GBPG101 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
| 7 | 25GBPP101 | Innovation – I | 2 |
| 8 | 25GBPP102 | Research – I | 2 |
| 9 | 25GBPP103 | Entrepreneurship – I | 2 |
| 10 | 25GBPP104 | CPMP – I | 1 |
| 11 | 25GBPM119 | Value Added Course-1 | A |
| Cocurricular | |||
| IRE Talks – SME/Webinar/VAP | 4 nos. | ||
| Industrial Visit/Outbound Training | 1 no. | ||
| Total Credits | 24 | ||
Trimester II
| Sl. No. | Course Code | Trimester II (Nov – Jan) | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 25GBPA102 | Analytics Based Decision Making | 3 |
| 13 | 25GBPH102 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| 14 | 25GBPF102 | Financial Management | 3 |
| 15 | 25GBPD102 | Production and Operations Management | 3 |
| 16 | 25GBPM102 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| 17 | 25GBPG102 | Macro Economics | 3 |
| 18 | 25GBPP105 | Innovation – Design Thinking – II | 2 |
| 19 | 25GBPP106 | Research – II | 2 |
| 20 | 25GBPP107 | Entrepreneurship – II | 2 |
| 21 | 25GBPP108 | CPMP – II | 1 |
| 22 | 25GBPP113 | Business Mastery Programme (BMP) | A |
| 23 | 25GBPM120 | Value Added Course-2 | A |
| Cocurricular | |||
| IRE Talks – SME/Webinar/VAP | 4 nos. | ||
| Industrial Visit/Outbound Training | 1 no. | ||
| Total Credits | 25 | ||
Trimester III
| Sl. No. | Course Code | Trimester III (Feb – Apr) | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 25GBPP103 | Applied Operations Research | 3 |
| 25 | 25GBPG103 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| 26 | 25GBPG104 | International Business | 3 |
| 27 | 25GBPG105 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| 28 | 25GBPH103 | Business Law | 3 |
| 29 | 25GBP___201 | Elective-1 (Specialization-1) | 3 |
| 30 | 25GBP___202 | Elective-2 (Specialization-1) | 3 |
| 31 | 25GBPP109 | Innovation – III | 2 |
| 32 | 25GBPP110 | Research – III | 2 |
| 33 | 25GBPP111 | Entrepreneurship – III | 2 |
| 34 | 25GBPP112 | CPMP – III | 1 |
| 35 | 25GBPP115 | Social Concern Project (SCP) | A |
| 36 | 25GBPM121 | Value Added Course-3 | A |
| 37 | 25GBPP118 | Live Projects | A |
| 38 | 25GBPM122 | Professional Mentorship Program | M |
| Cocurricular | |||
| IRE Talks – SME/Webinar/VAP | 4 nos. | ||
| Industrial Visit/Outbound Training | 1 no. | ||
| Total Credits | 28 | ||
Trimester IV
| Sl. No. | Course Code | Trimester IV (Aug – Oct) | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 25GBPA103 | AI for Managerial Decision Making | 3 |
| 40 | 25GBP___203 | Elective – III (Specialization-1) | 3 |
| 41 | 25GBP___204 | Elective – IV (Specialization-1) | 3 |
| 42 | 25GBP___205 | Elective – V (Specialization-1) | 3 |
| 43 | 25GBP___301 | Elective – I (Specialization-2) | 3 |
| 44 | 25GBP___302 | Elective – II (Specialization-2) | 3 |
| 45 | 25GBPP116 | Industrial Internship Project (IIP) | 3 |
| 46 | 25GBPP114 | CPMP – IV | 1 |
| 47 | 25GBPG106 | Business Simulation | A |
| 48 | 25GBPP118 | Live Projects | A |
| Cocurricular | |||
| IRE Talks – SME/Webinar/VAP | 4 nos. | ||
| Global Immersion Programme (Optional) | A | ||
| Total Credits | 22 | ||
Trimester V
| Sl. No. | Course Code | Trimester V (Nov – Jan) | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 25GBPG107 | Business Ethics & Corporate Governance | 3 |
| 50 | 25GBP___206 | Elective – VI (Specialization-1) | 3 |
| 51 | 25GBP___207 | Elective – VII (Specialization-1) | 3 |
| 52 | 25GBP___208 | Elective – VIII (Specialization-1) | 3 |
| 53 | 25GBP___303 | Elective – III (Specialization-2) | 3 |
| 54 | 25GBP___304 | Elective – IV (Specialization-2) | 2 |
| Placement Preparations | M | ||
| Total Credits | 17 | ||
Trimester VI
| Sl. No. | Course Code | Trimester VI (Feb – Apr) | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 25GBP___209 | Elective – IX (Specialization-1) | 3 |
| 56 | 25GBP___305 | Elective – V (Specialization-2) | 3 |
| 57 | 25GBP___20_ | Open Elective-I (Specialization-1) | 3 |
| 58 | 25GBP_210 | MOOC | 2 |
| 59 | 25GBPP117 | Master Thesis | 4 |
| Placement Preparations | M | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | ||
| Grand Total | 131 | ||
| Course Category | Credits |
|---|---|
| PGDM Year I | |
| Core Courses | 49 |
| Practice School Courses | 21 |
| Project | 1 |
| Elective Courses | 6 |
| PGDM Year II | |
| Core Courses | 6 |
| Practice School Courses | 1 |
| Elective Courses | 40 |
| Project | 7 |
| Total credits | 131 |
* Subject to change by the BOS Committee and as per the industry requirement
* SME – Subject Matter Expert
* VAP – Value Added Program
* MOOC – Massive Open Online Course
* CPMP – Certification in Personal Mastery Program
* BMP – Business Mastery Program
* M – Mandatory
* A – Audit Paper
**Each credit is equal to 10 contact hours
GIBS’ Outcome-Driven Learning Systems
Industry 4.0 Curriculum designed by Industry Experts Includes
- Emerging Technologies
- Skills Mastery Program (SMP)
- Emotional Intelligence & Leadership
- Digitalization as Direction
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Business Analytics
- Digital Marketing
- Best Practices in Corporate
- Innovation, Research & Entrepreneurship (IRE) Program
Dual Degree (PGDM + PGP-IRE) with Dual Specialization Program
- 1 Year PGP-IRE Certificate
- Complete Action Learning program
- IRE Conference
- Strategy Building Skills
- Case Studies, Research & Publication
- Entrepreneurial Skills
- Support & Assistance to Students with the Start-ups
- Fund Raising & Mentoring for the student’s entrepreneurial journey.
- IRE Talks by Global Leaders and Experts
Why PGDM provides the best start for your management career
- Globally Recognized Program
- In demand course
- Industry Integrated Program
- High salary potential compared to University Program
- Multiple specializations to choose
- Grow your academic and business network
- Develop Leadership skills
- Dynamic, The Curriculum gets updated as per Industry requirement frequently
- India’s Top100 Management institutions offers PGDM Program Only
- Complete Action Learning Course (Experiential)
- Discover the entrepreneur in you
Why PGDM from an exclusive business school?
- Expertise in Management Education
- Dedicated Resources for Exclusive Management Program
- Create a world Class Network (Network = NetWorth)
- Create Your Own Brand (Personal Brand)
- Dedicated Facilities for Management students
- Leadership Skills
- Exclusive Mentoring & Placements
- Futuristic Curriculum
- GIBS offers one of the best PGDM courses in Bangalore
The Objectives of the Program
- The program develops individuals and assists them in realizing their full potential via collaborative efforts, practical training, consciousness, group activities, studies, industrial interaction, and research programs. The following are the program’s objectives:
- To provide contemporary, comprehensive management education with a global outlook.
- To develop a pool of professionals to fulfil the needs of the industry and business via frequent corporate interaction.
- To develop responsible adults who are attentive to the achievement of society’s goals by utilizing GIBIAN ideals.
- To continually encourage domestic and international engagement in order to make participants relevant.
- To instill in trainees critical thinking, excellent communication skills, and a sense of teamwork.
Learning Objectives of the Program
- Create a well-balanced mix of professional expertise, tactical awareness, and managerial abilities.
- Guest lectures, case analysis, corporate engagement, and seminars are used to help management professionals develop a global attitude.
- Identify business issues and provide efficient solutions.
- Shastrian values can help to develop emotional and social consciousness.
- Develop a stronger grasp of values in business leaders.
- Improve cognitive abilities as well as verbal, writing, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrate your ability to significantly evaluate the business environment using modern analytical techniques and software.
