Top 10 Reasons why PIBM is the perfect B-School for MBA & PGDM aspirants

5 mins readUpdated on May 5, 2022 02:52 IST

Pursuing an MBA or PGDM is an excellent way to kick-start your career in Business Management. However, the most difficult situation for a management education aspirant comes when they need to choose among the best MBA colleges in India. There are numerous management institutes or b-schools that offer the MBA or PGDM courses, but enrolling yourself at PIBM, the best PGDM college in India, can ensure a successful career in the corporate world. 

This article will discuss the top 10 reasons that make PIBM the perfect choice for pursuing an MBA and PGDM course.  

#1 Offers diverse Specializations

PIBM offers diverse options in specialization subjects. You may choose an MBA and PGDM program in Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations, Business Analytics, FinTech, and Operation Management. PIBM follows a course curriculum that effectively meets the latest industry requirements and helps students gain relevant knowledge as well as develop skills in most in-demand domain streams. 

#2 Faculty with Academics and Corporate Expertise

PIBM is best known for its expert faculty members, who are industry veterans with tons of knowledge, expertise, and experience. They go beyond the mainstream classroom education to train students with respect to industry approach, impart practical learning, conduct numerous live case discussions, and imbibe leadership & managerial skills in them. 

Q:   Is PIBM a good college for pursuing MBA?
A:

PIBM Pune offers three full-time MBA courses - MBA (General), MBA in FinTech, and MBA in Project Management. These courses are offered in affiliation with Savitribai Phule Pune University. Students pursuing MBA at PIBM Pune receive the advantage to build up strong management skills, soft skills, and leadership capabilities. Students receive opportunities to get add-on advanced employability enhancement certifications & training on business tools such as SAP, CISI, CFA, CPA, NISM, SPSS, Six Sigma, Bloomberg Terminal, Tableau, MS Project, Advanced Excel Certification etc., followed by 50+ Live Business Projects, Winter & Summer Internships, and Industry Visits to enhance the practical learning in the field of Business Management.

As per NIRF Rankings 2023, PIBM has ranked among top 5 B-Schools in Pune and top 125 B-Schools in India. Futhermore, the placement cell of PIBM Pune 750+ top recruiters from varied sectors top multinational companies like Deloitte, KPMG, Accenture, Grant Thornton, EY, CITCO, Wipro, Eclerx, Deutsche Bank, Axis Bank, FIS Global, TIAA, Amazon, etc., are some of the top recruiting companies of PIBM Pune.

Q:   How is MBA at PIBM Pune?
A:

PIBM Pune offers Management course such as MBA (General), MBA in FinTech and MBA in Project Management for a duration of two years. These courses are offered in affiliation with Savitribai Phule Pune University. Those who study MBA at PIBM Pune receive the advantage to build up strong management skills, soft skills, and leadership capabilities. Students receive opportunities to get certifications such as Microsoft Project Certification, SAP ERP Suite Certification, etc., followed by various Live Business Projects, Winter Internship & Summer Internships to enhance the practical learning of students in the field of Management. 

Q:   Is PIBM, Pune UGC approved?
A:

PIBM Pune's MBA programs are affliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University which is approved by UGC. Accredited by NAAC and ranked by NIRF 2023 under the top 7 B-Schools in Pune & top 125 B-Schools in India, PIBM is AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) approved and its PGDM course is NBA accredited as well as accorded equivalent to MBA by Association of Indian Universities (AIU). PIBM is also a certified member of the AACSB.

The inclusive support from faculty to train students and make them industry-ready is what makes PIBM among the top placement colleges for MBA in India.

#3 Profile Oriented Training for Domain & Sector-Specific Learning

PIBM is in an endeavor to produce complete management professionals. It follows a profile-oriented training methodology that focuses entirely on developing practical knowledge and skills in students according to the job descriptions of trending job profiles. PIBM prepares & trains students for various job profiles whether it is in Investment Banking, Global Taxation, Equity Research, Commercial Credit, Business Consulting, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, HR Generalist, HR Analytics, and any other top industry profile that a student aims of working in and perform their best.

PIBM is also the pioneer in following the SCPS training methodology to help students gain real-world practical knowledge and application-based proficiency in diverse sectors while learning about their respective trending products and services. Students at PIBM develop an exhaustive knowledge in Financial Services, Banking, FinTech, Business Process Consulting, FMCG, Consumer Durables, Retail, E-Commerce, Real Estate, Digital Marketing, Manufacturing, Telecom, AgriTech, HealthTech, and many more.

#4 Industry co-designed Curriculum & Training

PIBM’s futuristic course curriculum is designed with the active involvement of corporate leaders and tie-up companies. The management training is aimed at developing future-ready managers who are capable of performing to their fullest in any job role at any company in any industry. From the moment they enroll themselves in this esteemed management institute, they are monitored and trained with a 360-degree approach to help them learn all the aspects of management and leadership roles. 

Students get trained to relate the theoretical concepts they learn in classrooms with the practical applications they acquire from corporate interactions, live projects, dual internships, online training programs, etc., and apply the same when they become a part of the corporate world. 

#5 Corporate Interface & Interaction 

PIBM gives the utmost importance to the extensive corporate exposure to the students for interaction through training sessions and events. Students get to interact with top corporate leaders like CEOs, CFOs, CMOs, CHROs, Directors, and many others during the multitude of corporate events. These interactions enable the sharing of experience, knowledge, and information, which eventually help PIBM students build conceptual, analytical, domain, and communication skills. Throughout the year PIBM conducts 100+ such events like CEO Charisma, Leadership Series, Pioneer Convergence (annual business conclave), and sector-specific expert panel discussions thereby inviting more than 300 visionaries and heads to the campus.

#6 Real-Time Business Projects and Corporate Internships

As a part of the curriculum and to enhance the hands-on learning experience, PIBM students are required to take part in more than 50 live business projects and dual corporate internships after 1st and 2nd semesters i.e., 4 weeks of winter internship and 8-10 weeks of summer internship programs. Such real-time projects in different industry verticals and companies from diverse industries help students gain practical experience in the real corporate world. 

#7 Industry Certifications and Specialized Training

PIBM conducts specialized training programs for students so that they gain additional competencies and industry-relevant certifications. As part of the MBA & PGDM curriculum, students are provided with certifications and training in SAP, MS Project, Six Sigma (Green Belt), CISI, CFA, Bloomberg terminal, Financial Modeling, R, Python, Advanced MS Excel, etc. PIBM also trains and prepares its students on how to excel in placement interviews and crack the selection process via Mock GDs, Mock PIs, and Aptitude skill development.

#8 Network Building and Strong Alumni Base 

PIBM being one of the top MBA colleges in India has a strong alumni base of more than 7000 students who are placed at the top of the corporate ladder in various industry verticals. The alumni program allows students to interact with all members and gain insights into the current industry in real-time scenario.

Students can build a network of their own which eventually helps them to bag corporate jobs and get competitive remunerations. 

#9 International Collaboration for Research, Knowledge Creation, and Sharing

PIBM has partnered with some of the world's leading institutions to establish a dynamic network of knowledge creation and research. Such collaborations promote joining resources from both institutes to achieve greater objectives. 

PIBM’s international collaboration program allows faculty and students to exchange initiatives to share knowledge, conduct joint research activities, and collaborative incubation center activities. Some of the most notable institutions associated with PIBM are Michigan Technological University, University of Bridgeport, California State University, and many others. 

#10 Best Placement Assistance

And the final and the best reason why PIBM should be your ultimate choice of MBA college in India is the placement assistance offered by the institute. This institute has a tie-up with over 650 companies from various sectors and invites them every year to conduct the campus placement process and select them for various top managerial roles.  

Conclusion

PIBM, being the best MBA college in India, lives up to its expectations. It offers the best industry-oriented curriculum, along with real-time corporate interactions, live projects, and internships so that students can learn and build leadership skills and eventually bag high-level corporate jobs. 

 

 

Note: The views expressed in this article are that of Pune Institute of Business Management and do not reflect/represent those of Shiksha

Videos you may like
About the Author
Shiksha writer
Get Admission and Placement Updates about PIBM Pune

News & Updates

Latest NewsPopular News

Contact Details

Address

Gut No. 605/1 Mukaiwadi Road, Pirangut, Tal

Mulshi, Pune ( Maharashtra)

Email

admission@pibm.in

qna

Student Forum

chatAnything you would want to ask experts?
Write here...

Answered 5 days ago

 I totally understand your confusion, I was in the same situation last year when my cousin sister joined PIBM Pune for her PGDM. So, I've seen her entire journey quite closely.

From what I've observed, PIBM actually gives a lot of practical exposure. They focus on corporate training, live projects, a

...Read more

H

Himanshi Assnani

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 5 days ago

 I completed my PGDM from PIBM Pune, and I can share how the placement scenario really is from a student's point of view.

Placements at PIBM are quite decent if you stay consistent throughout the course. The college brings in a good mix of companies, from consulting and finance firms like Deloitte, K

...Read more

K

K Bhaskar Srinivas Rao

Beginner-Level 3

Answered a month ago

I don't have much knowledge on the specific comparison between PIBM Pune and VIT for MBA in finance, 

However, if you're looking for a job-centric program in finance, I'd strongly recommend the IIM SKILLS Financial Modeling Course. It's a 5-month program with a 2-month guaranteed paid internship, 100

...Read more

p

prathap

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 9 months ago

The modes of PIBM Pune course admissions are online. Admission to various courses at the Pune Institute of Business Management is based on merit, entrance exam scores, and selection process rounds. The institute accepts the aptitude test scores of CAT, GMAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, MH-CET, and PMAT (PIBM's

...Read more

V

Vishakha Saxena

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 9 months ago

The top recruiters of Pune Institute of Business Management (PIBM), Pune includes Deloitte, Federal Bank, KPMG, Barclays, Accenture, BNY Mellon, PWC, Citco, Wipro, Xiaomi, Flipkart, Loreal, Grant Thornton, Searce, Pattern, EY, Deutsche Bank, Axis Bank, Amazon, Reliance Industries, ITC, Bisleri, Parl

...Read more

39519219
Shoaib Mehdi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 9 months ago

PIBM Pune concluded the placements for the PGDM Class of 2024 with an average package of INR 8.83 LPA. The salary package offered during PIBM Pune placements in 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2024)

the highest package

INR 18 LPA

Average package

INR 8.83 LPA

Median package

INR 8.15 LPA

Top  recruiters

Deloitte, KPMG, Barclays, Accenture

39519231
Shoaib Mehdi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 9 months ago

PIBM Pune has released the placement report for the Class of 2024. The key highlights of are tabulated below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2024)

the highest package

INR 18 LPA

Average package

INR 8.83 LPA

Median package

INR 8.15 LPA

Top  recruiters

Deloitte, KPMG, Barclays, Accenture

39519231
Shoaib Mehdi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 9 months ago

PIBM Pune offers decent placements annually PGDM courses. The average package offered during PIBM Pune placements 2024 are tabulated below:    

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2024)

Average package

INR 8.83 LPA

39519231
Shoaib Mehdi

Contributor-Level 10