From Classroom to Boardroom — Powered by SAP!

From Classroom to Boardroom — Powered by SAP!

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Indrani Choudhury
Associate Senior Executive
Updated on Oct 27, 2025 17:06 IST

Today’s tech-driven business world, success is not limited to only management knowledge. It is also about mastering the digital tools that power modern organisations.

A course like PGDM combined with a globally recognised SAP certification gives students a competitive edge by making them industry-ready, globally employable, and future-focused.
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Why SAP Matters
SAP stands for Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing. It is one of the world’s leading enterprise software platforms, which is trusted by over 4.5 lakh organisations to streamline and optimise business operations.

SAP not only empowers Finance, Supply Chain, HR, and Analytics but every corner of modern enterprises. This makes SAP-certified professionals one of the most sought-after talents in today’s job market.

Bridging Management with Technology 
PGDM course builds expertise in areas like Marketing, Finance, Operations, HR, and Strategy. Organisations in today’s time expect to expect managers to not only have the above-mentioned expertise but also understand how digital tools drive real business results.

The role of SAP certifications bridges the gap. With the help of these certifications, students gain hands-on experience with ERP systems, used by top global companies.

Mastering modules aligned with their specialisation, such as SAP Finance (FI), SAP Sales & Distribution (SD), or SAP Human Capital Management (HCM), helps students enhance their business knowledge with data-driven inputs. This unique blend of business acumen and technical expertise prepares the students to contribute effectively from day one.

Enhanced Employability & Industry Relevance
Companies worldwide rely on SAP software to streamline operations and to improve work efficiency. PGDM graduates with SAP certification and knowledge are therefore highly sought after, having an upper hand in the corporate world by enjoying better career opportunities and faster growth.

For example:

  • Finance + SAP-FI → Financial Analysis, Auditing, ERP Consulting
  • Operations + SAP-MM / PP → Manufacturing, Logistics

Large organisations and multinational firms prefer and value job-ready professionals with SAP knowledge and certifications.  

Higher Earning Potential & Global Opportunities

SAP-certified professionals are able to command higher starting salaries because of their specialised skill sets. These certifications add value to their business management and decision-making skills, which help them to optimise business processes through data analysis.

Going ahead in their career, this expertise opens doors for these professionals in leadership roles like ERP project management, business analysis, digital transformation consulting and many more.

SAP Graduates have international mobility and a competitive advantage across industries and borders, as SAP has been used globally in today’s world. 

Industry Integration & Experiential Learning at IIEBM

At IIEBM-Indus Business School, the PGDM program integrates SAP training and certification to provide both managerial depth and technical expertise by including hands-on workshops, live simulations, and real-world case studies, showing students how decisions influence multiple departments in real time in the curriculum.

This approach sharpens analytical and strategic thinking and helps in transforming students into tech-savvy managers ready to lead digital transformation initiatives, which is a critical skill for today’s business leaders. At IIEBM, PGDM + SAP graduates are not only being prepared for the challenges of today, but are also equipped to shape the business landscape of tomorrow.

Do not just prepare for a job — prepare to lead, innovate, and excel. Join PGDM + SAP and shape your future today.

Note: The views expressed in this article are of IIEBM Pune and do not reflect/represent those of Shiksha.

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Indrani Choudhury
Associate Senior Executive
Indrani is a content creator by profession and enjoys experimenting with different cuisines. When she isn't doing any of these activities, she sleeps.