In the second year of a PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) programme, students have the option to specialise in a particular area by selecting a major. To obtain a major specialization, students are required to earn 14 credits from courses in one specific area. In addition to a major, student can pursue a minor specialisation. To acquire a minor, students need to accumulate 8 credits from a different specialisation area.
The choice of electives that students make during the programme often reflects their future career path and job preferences. This system allows students to tailor their education to align with their career goals while providing flexibility in gaining expertise in more than one area.
The Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) at IILM Lodhi Road is a two-year, full-time master’s level programme designed on the model of leading global business schools. It follows a semester-based structure, with a common foundational curriculum in the first year that equips all students with core management competencies. In the second year, the programme offers a diverse portfolio of specialised electives that enable students to align their learning with individual career aspirations and professional goals.
Launched in 1993, the PGDM programme was established to meet the growing demand for professionally trained managers and to prepare students for the complexities of a dynamic business environment through a rigorous and contemporary curriculum. The programme is committed to holistic student development, encompassing intellectual, social, physical, and ethical dimensions. In addition to imparting domain-specific business knowledge, it places significant emphasis on the development of essential life skills, including effective communication, leadership, problem-solving, critical thinking, teamwork, adaptability, and emotional intelligence. By integrating professional competence with personal growth, the programme prepares students not only for successful careers but also for lifelong learning and responsible citizenship.
In collaboration with KPMG, a global consulting firm, IILM has introduced a comprehensive certification component within the programme to strengthen students’ professional readiness. This initiative focuses on emerging business competencies such as data-driven marketing strategies, financial forecasting, process optimisation, and quality management. The partnership bridges the gap between academia and industry by providing students with practical exposure to real-world applications. By acquiring these in-demand, industry-relevant skills, graduates are better equipped to assume leadership roles and navigate the evolving global business landscape with confidence and agility.
Academic Year 2026-27
Foundation Name
Course Code
Category
Credits
Basics of Accounting
F001
Foundation
1
Business Communication
F002
Foundation
1
Managerial Excel
F003
Foundation
1
Managerial Mathematics
F004
Foundation
1
SEMESTER I
Course Name
Course Code
Category
Credits
Organizational Behavior
PMC10001
Core
2
Organisational Dynamics
PMC10002
Core
1
Financial Reporting & Analysis
PMC10003
Core
2
Marketing Management 1
PMC10004
Core
2
Quantitative Methods 1
PMC10005
Core
2
Managerial Economics
PMC10006
Core
2
Legal Aspects of Business
PMC10007
Core
2
Design Thinking and Innovation
PMC10010
Core
2
AI for Managers
PMC10009
Core
2
Operations Management 1
PMC10008
Core
1
Essentials of Business Analytics
PMC10011
Core
1
Corporate Readiness Program-1
PMSEC10001
Core
2
Total Credits
21
SEMESTER II
Course Name
Course Code
Category
Credits
Corporate Finance
PMC20011
Core
2
Human Resource Management
PMC20013
Core
2
Financial Market
PMC20020
Core
1
Organisational Design
PMC20021
Core
1
Operations Management II
PMC20012
Core
2
Strategic Management
PMC20014
Core
2
Business Research Methods
PMC20015
Core
2
Marketing Management II
PMC20016
Core
2
Macroeconomics
PMC20017
Core
2
Quantitative Methods II
PMC20018
Core
2
Management and Cost Accounting
PMC20019
Core
1
Corporate Readiness Program-II
PMSEC20002
Vac – 2
2
Total Credits
21
Academic Year 2027-28
SEMESTER III
Course Name
Course Code
Category
Credits
Elective1 – 7
DE 1 – 7
Elective
14
Data Analytics
PMC30020
Core
2
Sustainability and ESG
PMC30022
Core
2
Internship
PMSEC20003
Core
4
Corporate Readiness Program-3
3
Vac – 3
2
Total Credits
24
SEMESTER IV
Course Name
Course Code
Category
Credits
Elective 1 – 4
DE 8 – 11
Elective
8
Indian Knowledge System (MOOC)
PMC30023
Core
2
Business Strategy-Capstone Simulation
PMC30024
Core
2
Ethics and Corporate Governance
PMSEC20004
Vac – 4
2
Total Credits
14
*The course structure is subject to change based on the recommedation of the AICTE
Marketing
Finance
OB & HR
Consumer Behaviour
FinTech, InsurTech & RegTech
Talent Acquisition
Product and Brand Management
Sustainable Finance
Performance & Reward Management
Sales and Distribution Management
Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management
HR Analytics (KPMG)
Services Marketing
Debt Markets
Learning & Development
Advanced Market Research
Financial Derivatives
AI & HR
Integrated Marketing Communications
Financial Modelling
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) & Wellness
Marketing Analytics (KPMG)
International Finance
Industrial Relations & Labor Laws
Retail Management
Financial Analytics using R
Organisational Development & Change
Digital Marketing
Behavioural Finance
Future of Work
Sustainable Marketing
Mergers, Acquisitions & Corporate Re-structuring
Indian Philosophy and Managerial Effectiveness
Luxury Marketing
Start-up Funding & Valuation
Leadership, Influence & Power
International Marketing
Business Ethics & Corporate Governance
Organisation Design: Creating a Competitive Advantage
