IMI Kolkata Offers AICTE-Approved Flexible, Industry-Driven PGDM Course for Career Growth

International Management Institute (IMI) Kolkata has made a bold stride in management education by launching its AICTE-approved online Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programme. Purposefully designed for working professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners, this 24-month programme sets new standards by blending affordability with an industry-aligned curriculum, making IMI Kolkata a standout among India’s top business schools for flexible, forward-looking education.

With a curriculum focused on future-ready skills like E-Business, Digital Transformation, and Artificial Intelligence, IMI Kolkata equips participants to lead confidently in a technology-driven world. The programme’s structure includes unique capstone and semester-wise projects guided by both faculty and industry mentors, ensuring participants bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real world application. The academic journey is further enriched through co-teaching by IMI Kolkata’s renowned faculty and leading industry experts, allowing learners to benefit from a balanced mix of scholarly insight and practical know-how. Flexible weekend classes make it possible for professionals to balance work commitments, while immersive on-campus sessions facilitate networking and hands-on learning experiences.

Completing this programme grants graduates alumni status within IMI Kolkata’s prestigious, four-decade-old network – a critical advantage for career growth and professional networking. Tailoured for professionals seeking career acceleration, entrepreneurs aiming to expand their ventures, family business owners modernising their enterprises, and digital enthusiasts, IMI Kolkata’s PGDM is structured to meet the diverse needs of today’s business leaders.

Reflecting on this launch, Professor Mohua Banerjee, Director of IMI Kolkata, remarked, "We are thrilled to launch this AICTE-approved online PGDM programme that aligns with our commitment to academic excellence and industry relevance. IMI Kolkata ranked 56th in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Ministry of Education, GoI in 2024. Additionally, the Institute ranked 42nd in QS Global MBA Rankings 2024 (in Asia), thus reflecting our dedication to quality education. This programme also offers the added advantage of three campus immersions, providing participants with an opportunity to engage in practical learning and network with peers and faculty."

Programme Director Dr Rohan Mukherjee added, "By co-designing the programme curriculum with IMI faculty and the Industry Advisory Board of the Institute and onboarding experts from leading companies to co-deliver this programme, we are ensuring that our participants gain not only theoretical managerial aspects but also insights directly from the industry. This unique blend of academic and industry perspectives will significantly enhance the learning experience, providing participants with a competitive edge in today’s fast-evolving digital business environment."

With its comprehensive, flexible approach, IMI Kolkata’s new PGDM programme opens doors to a transformative learning experience for professionals, positioning them for excellence in the ever evolving digital economy.