CURRICULUM

The PGDM Program has four semesters spread over two years. In the first year the curriculum strengthens the fundamentals in all areas of functional management and provides a holistic perspective of the general management. The students are provided with a pre – PGDM study material. On arrival at KMS, there is a foundation module of one week to enable all the participants attain the same level of understanding in the basic issues / concepts related to management. A unique feature of the first year is the “Attitude and Value Development” activities which involves managerial trait development, outbound activities to improve team work, career counseling and understanding the role of a manager. Apart from this there are guest lecturers, workshops, panel discussions, seminars to help the holistic development of participant.

At the end of the first year the participants will undergo 8 weeks of intensive personality development module. In this module the participants will undertake four-week socially relevant project and four weeks of corporate grooming.

The second year specialization provides inputs in the chosen area of specialization and is customized to the students career focus and industry requirements.

At the end of the third semester participants will undertake 20 week corporate projects with our industry partners.

The total duration of both the semesters (I & II) in the first year is 46 weeks, the second year comprising of specialization subjects for the semester III is of 24 weeks and semester IV is of 22 weeks.

 Specialization papers:-

Marketing: This area focuses on understanding the market, the consumer, the marketing model and approaching different situations with winning marketing strategies for the organization. This program prepares students for a career in product management, advertising, direct marketing, consumer relations & sales.

Finance: The last decade has seen the emergence of new concepts in various areas of finance, investment and economics. Our PGDM program with specialization in Finance focuses on the concerns of the financial industry, covering topics like International Financial Management, private equity mergers & acquisitions, options & futures and corporate governance.

Human Resources Management: With the globalization and the boom in the economy, human management has now become a key issue for all the organization. The program aims at providing in-depth knowledge with respect to recruitment and selection, training and development, industrial law, wage and salary administration.

International Business: Specialization in international Business teaches you how globalization has affected international trade and about the complexities of the global supply chain. Through a global focus on economics and finance you can gain a practical understanding of the international monetary system, licensing, joint venturing and equity investment and the cultural and legal factors that affect product development, distribution channels and promotion.