The growth in population, the instability of global
economies, the boom in commercialism and the exceptionally high standards of
top companies of the world for their employees, all this has created a marked
need for higher studies in order to achieve success in one’s career. These days,
management studies are considered a backbone for any managerial designation in
the business sector of the industry. This may be the reason why not only fresh
graduates, but also executives working in some of the well-known companies of
the country are now pursuing their management degrees from the top B schools in
India .
The B schools in metropolitan cities of the country are especially in the
limelight. In fact, some of the PGDM
colleges in Mumbai are highly regarded and are successful in attracting many
foreign students as well in the bargain.
If we survey the management colleges in the larger cities of
India ,
it may come to our attention that there are a large number of courses and
programs being run each year. Some of these programs are specific and aim at
achieving the highest level of competency for the student by the end of term.
While many may argue that the best course in management is the Master of
Business Administration (MBA), there are other courses that are more apt for
students that wish to learn specifications about the fields they wish to
venture in. Some of these programs are the Post Graduate Diploma in Management
e-Business (PGDM), e-empowered Management & Business Administration (eMBA)
– Finance (Banking and Insurance), Masters in Management Studies (MMS), Master
of Business Administration (MBA), Post Graduate Diploma in Foreign Trade
(PGDFT), and the like.
If the PGDM program seems to suit you best, the first step
would be to find a good B school to consider for admission. Some of the aspects
to take under scrutiny while choosing a college for such higher studies are the
kind of reputation and ranking it has in the educational circles, its history
and profile, they type of faculty it employs and their qualifications and
proficiency, the sort of infrastructure it provides to the students, the
learning environment created in the college, the educational and student
culture, placement records, etc. Choosing the B school with these factors in
mind may help you make the right decision.
Another major decision you will have to make is about your
specialization. Specializations of this program in PGDM colleges in Mumbai are Marketing,
Finance, Human Resources, and Operations, Systems, Insurance and even Banking
& Insurance. It is most crucial to take up the specialization according to
the career path you wish to pursue. A wrong decision in this respect may affect
your work satisfaction for years to come, hence take your time to decide on the
subject. You could talk to some of the professors for guidance in case you feel
confused.