Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration(PGDBA)

The phenomenal growth being experienced by the manufacturing and services sectors and with globalization of markets,these sectors are increasingly looking at employing skills which require a knowledge of management principles and with managerial capability. There has also been considerable progress and advancement in management tools and techniques. SMU has therefore designed and developed a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration to cater the needs of professionals. This program will provide a foundation in essential management principles, supported by multi functional knowledge with the ability to apply, adapt and integrate these skills in different management settings.

Objectives:

The PGDBA Program aims to improve the students' capability to manage in a business environment. On completion of theprogram, students are expected to have acquired:

• A systematic approach to identification of business problems and their solutions.
• The ability to make competent decisions.• Effective communication skills.• Provide the necessary impetus to grow in an existing organization
• To equip oneself with skills to change to a better career in a growing market.

Eligibility: 3 year Graduation.

Minimum duration: 1 year (2 semesters).

Maximum duration: 2 years.

Minimum Counseling and hands-on experience at Learning Centres: 180 hrs/semester.

Note: After successful completion of PGDBA program, the student will be eligible for Re-entry to III semester of MBA (Revised Spring 2010).Program Structure:

Program Structure: