Mumbai: SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) has introduced a two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) online programme on Coursera. The programme is specifically designed for working professionals who wish to pursue formal management education from a top-tier institution while maintaining their jobs and residing in their current locations.
The duration of the programme is two years, with the first year comprising functional and general management courses. In the second year, students can choose from six industry-oriented micro-specialisations. With a total of 80 credits which are equivalent to 2,400 hours of engagement, the degree of the programme will be delivered in blended mode
Learners will have the opportunity to interact regularly with entrepreneurs and leaders from industry under the mentorship programme. The cohorts of the programme will be designed to help them build competencies such as problem-solving, leadership and communication, accountability, and social sensitivity.
The programme includes live sessions by SPJIMR core faculty and visiting faculty, pre-recorded videos explaining the basics, case analysis and discussions, simulations, tutorials, and peer learning through group work sessions. It also includes three campus immersions of five days each.
SPJIMR Dean Dr Varun Nagaraj said, “At the heart of the online PGDM is the belief that education should adapt to the needs of learners, and not the other way around. We enable participants to pursue higher education on their own terms, fitting their studies around their busy lives, thanks to the flexibility of online learning. Our course is designed to be accessible, convenient, and above all, responsive to the needs of the participants.”
Raghav Gupta, managing director, India and APAC, Coursera said, “We are thrilled to partner with S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) to launch their flagship PGDM program on Coursera. With its innovative, contemporary, and practical approach to management education, this degree will empower learners with the cross-functional expertise and fundamental management skills needed to succeed in today’s dynamic business environment.”
