AICTE Approved | University of Mumbai | An ISBM Group Institution

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)

A 2-year, full-time career-aligned program spread across 4 semesters. The entire course is developed with a strong focus on grooming our students to be effective professionals and empathetic leaders throughout their careers.

2 Years
Programme Duration
4 Semesters
Full-Time Programme
120
Total Credits
3+
Specializations
About Aeren Business School

Educating with Excellence, Ethics and Purpose

Aeren Business School, part of Aeren Education, is a reputed institution in Mumbai affiliated with the University of Mumbai. The institution is committed to delivering high-quality education that combines academic excellence, ethical values, and real-world relevance.

The 2-year Post Graduate Program in Management at Aeren is a full-time, career-aligned program spread across 4 semesters. The entire course is developed with a strong focus on grooming our students to be effective professionals and empathetic leaders throughout their careers.

Our PGDM Curriculum delivers knowledge and skills development systems that are ready to match the emerging trends in global business culture.

AICTE Approved

Programme approved by All India Council for Technical Education


Affiliated to University of Mumbai


An ISBM Group Institution

Eligibility Criteria

Check if you meet the requirements for our PGDM Programme

Entrance Examination

Students must appear for at least one national level exam:

CAT MAT XAT CMAT MH-CET NMAT ATMA
Academic Qualification

50% in Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university.

Students in their final year of graduation may apply.
Minimum Marks Requirement
50%

Aggregate marks in Bachelor's Degree

Programme Structure

PGDM Curriculum

Duration: 2 Years | Semesters: 4 | Total Credits: 120 | Academic Level: Post Graduate

Semester I

  • PGDM111: Managerial (Micro) Economics
  • PGDM112: Human Resource Management
  • PGDM113: Organization Behaviour
  • PGDM114: Corporate Strategy
  • PGDM115: Business Statistics & Analytics for Decision Making
  • PGDM116: Marketing Research
  • PGDM117: Financial Reporting, Statements & Analysis
  • PGDM118: Business Communication

Total Credits: 30 | Internal: 300 | External: 450 | Total: 750

Semester II

  • PGDM121: Indian Financial System & Financial Market
  • PGDM122: Marketing Management
  • PGDM123: Legal Business Environment (Micro & Macro)
  • PGDM124: Project Management
  • PGDM125: Entrepreneurship
  • PGDM126: Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability
  • PGDM127: Indian Ethos and Business Ethics
  • PGDM128: Managerial Skills for Effectiveness

Total Credits: 30 | Internal: 300 | External: 450 | Total: 750

Semester III – Specialization Development

Core Subjects (All Specializations)
  • PGDM231: Strategic Leadership
  • PGDM232: Indian Economy & Policy
  • PGDM233: Internship (6 credits | Internal: 60 | External: 90 | Total: 150)
Finance Electives
  • PGDM234: Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
  • PGDM235: International Finance
  • PGDM236: Valuation
  • PGDM237: Financial Derivatives
Marketing Electives
  • PGDM238: Consumer Behaviour
  • PGDM239: Retail Management
  • PGDM2310: Digital and Social Media Marketing
  • PGDM2311: Services Marketing
Human Resource (HR) Electives
  • PGDM2312: Manpower Planning, Recruitment & Selection
  • PGDM2313: Team Dynamics at Work
  • PGDM2314: Strategic HRM
  • PGDM2315: Cross Cultural Management

Total Credits: 30 | Internal: 300 | External: 450 | Total: 750

Semester IV – Advanced Application Phase

Core Subjects (All Specializations)
  • PGDM241: Planning, Structuring, and Financing Small Business
  • PGDM242: Logistic and Supply Chain Aspects in Retail Management
  • PGDM243: Organization Design
Finance Electives
  • PGDM244: Managing Banks and Financial Institutions
  • PGDM245: Financial Markets and Services
  • PGDM246: Merger, Acquisitions and Corporate Restructuring
  • PGDM247: Behavioral Finance
  • PGDM248: Taxation
Marketing Electives
  • PGDM244: Marketing of Services
  • PGDM245: International Marketing
  • PGDM246: Brand Management
  • PGDM247: Sales & Distribution Management
  • PGDM248: Marketing Analytics
Human Resource (HR) Electives
  • PGDM244: Performance Management Systems
  • PGDM245: Compensation & Benefits
  • PGDM246: Industrial Relations & Labour Laws
  • PGDM247: HR Analytics
  • PGDM248: Organizational Development

Total Credits: 30 | Internal: 300 | External: 450 | Total: 750

Choose Your Path

Specializations Offered

Select from our industry-aligned specializations: Marketing, Finance, and Human Resource Management.

Marketing
Specialization

  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Retail Management
  • Digital and Social Media Marketing
  • Services Marketing
  • International Marketing
  • Brand Management
  • Sales & Distribution Management
  • Marketing Analytics

Finance
Specialization

  • Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
  • International Finance
  • Valuation
  • Financial Derivatives
  • Managing Banks and Financial Institutions
  • Financial Markets and Services
  • Merger, Acquisitions and Corporate Restructuring
  • Behavioral Finance
  • Taxation

Human Resource
Management

  • Manpower Planning, Recruitment & Selection
  • Team Dynamics at Work
  • Strategic HRM
  • Cross Cultural Management
  • Performance Management Systems
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Industrial Relations & Labour Laws
  • HR Analytics
  • Organizational Development
Beyond the Classroom

Value-Added Certifications & Opportunities

Enhance your learning with additional certifications and global exposure opportunities.

International Study Tour

Students gain exposure to international markets and global management practices through guided visits, helping them understand how organizations operate beyond domestic boundaries.

Value-Added Certifications

Additional certifications enhance core specialization, equipping students with complementary skills that strengthen professional profiles across multiple business functions.

100% Placement Assistance

Structured placement support connects students with recruiters and corporate mentorships who help them confidently transition from academic learning to professional careers.

Career Mentoring Sessions

Dedicated career mentoring sessions help students build professional portfolios, improve communication skills, and prepare effectively for interviews and corporate environments.

Programme Highlights

Why Choose Our PGDM Programme

Expert Faculty

Industry-experienced academicians

Live Projects

Real corporate exposure

Placement Support

100% assistance

International Tour

Global exposure

Case-Based Learning

Real-world business cases

Corporate Mentorship

One-on-one industry guidance

AICTE Approved

Nationally recognized degree

Value-Added Certifications

Skill enhancement

Fee Structure

Programme Fees

₹7,00,000

for 2 years (inclusive of tuition fees)


Inclusive of all academic charges

Library & digital resources access

Industry workshops & guest lectures

Placement assistance & career mentoring

Admissions 2026-27

How to Apply

The admission process for the PGDM programme is designed to be transparent and merit-based.

  1. Fill out our online application form
  2. Submit the required documents
  3. Attend the Personal Interviews with Panel Members of our Student Recruitment Committee
  4. Final selection based on entrance score, academic record, and PI performance
  5. Complete document verification and fee payment to confirm admission
Documents Required
  • 10th, 12th mark sheets
  • Graduation mark sheets (all years/semesters)
  • Degree certificate / Provisional certificate
  • Entrance exam scorecard (CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/MH-CET/NMAT/ATMA)
  • Transfer Certificate (TC)
  • Recent passport size photographs (8 copies)
Copies of national level exam scorecard to be submitted on selection process date.
Why Aeren Business School

Why Choose Aeren Business School?

At Aeren Business School, management education goes beyond textbooks. Through industry-aligned learning, mentorship, and practical exposure, students develop the confidence, discipline, and leadership skills required to navigate real business challenges and build meaningful careers.

Affiliated to University of Mumbai

Educating with Excellence, Ethics and Purpose. Aeren Business School is a reputed institution in Mumbai affiliated with the University of Mumbai, committed to delivering high-quality education.

AICTE Approved Programme

Our PGDM programme is approved by AICTE, ensuring national recognition, academic rigor, and adherence to the highest standards of technical and management education.

Industry-Aligned Curriculum

Courses are designed around current industry practices, helping students develop job-ready management skills that meet the demands of the evolving business landscape.

Strong Career Alignment

Our curriculum delivers knowledge and skills development systems that are ready to match the emerging trends in global business culture and corporate requirements.

Career Mentoring Sessions

Dedicated career mentoring sessions help students build professional portfolios, improve communication skills, and prepare effectively for interviews and corporate environments.

100% Placement Assistance

Structured placement support connects students with recruiters and corporate mentorships who help them confidently transition from academic learning to professional careers.

Practical Exposure

Internships & Industry Experience

Gain real-world experience through structured internships that bridge the gap between classroom learning and corporate expectations.

Corporate Internships

Students undertake industry-oriented internships in leading companies, applying classroom concepts to real business challenges and gaining invaluable corporate exposure.

Live Projects

Work on real-time projects with industry partners, developing practical solutions to actual business problems under the guidance of experienced mentors.

Summer Internship Program

A mandatory summer internship between first and second year provides hands-on experience, helping students understand organizational dynamics and build professional networks.

Internship Partner Companies

Our students gain industry exposure through internships with reputed organizations.

  • ADITYA FINSERV
  • Ajanta Pharma
  • Allied Analytics
  • Amul - The Taste of India
  • Anand Books Pvt. Ltd.
  • Aranca Market Research
  • Bajaj Finserv
  • Benecart
  • Bosch
  • Capgemini
  • Constrobazaar
  • CRISIL
  • Definitics Software Solutions
  • HDFC Bank
  • iEIBS
  • AKADEMIA In For Growth
  • ITC LIMITED
  • Jaro Education
  • Jindal Steel and Power
  • KriNi Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
  • Mahindra and Mahindra
  • Markets & Markets
  • Marketyess
  • Maruti Suzuki
  • MRSS India
  • Sai Bhakt Financial Services
  • SALESBUILD
  • SBI Life
  • Shri Krishna Enterprise
  • SRV Media
  • Sun Pharma
  • Tech Mahindra Business
  • URBANCLAP
  • Dukes India
  • Durian Furnitures
  • Escorts Ltd.
  • FAB Hotels
  • Get YourJob
  • Giv Amie
PGDM233: Internship (6 credits) in Semester III | Internal: 60 | External: 90 | Total: 150
Placements

Your Career Starts Here

Aeren Business School provides dedicated placement assistance to help students launch successful careers in their chosen fields.

6 LPA

Average Package

150+

Recruitment Partners

100%

Placement Assistance

Top Recruiters

Deloitte

KPMG

EY

ICICI Bank

HDFC Bank

Amazon

Placement Support
  • Dedicated Placement Cell
  • Resume Building Workshops
  • Mock Interviews & Group Discussions
  • Industry Networking Events
  • Pre-Placement Talks & Internship Opportunities
Placement Process
1

Pre-Placement Talk

Company Presentation

2

Registration

Student Registration

3

Selection Rounds

GD, Interview, Aptitude

4

Offer Letter

Final Selection

ADMISSIONS OPEN 2026-27

Ready to Begin Your
PGDM Journey?

Take the first step towards a successful management career at Aeren Business School.