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a year agoContributor-Level 10
PGDM is suitable for those seeking practical management skills for corporate careers. FPM on the other hand is ideal for those interested in in-depth research, academia, and scholarly contributions to the field of Business Management.
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Details | FPM | PGDM |
|---|---|---|
Course Level | Doctorate | PG |
Course Duration | 3 years | 2 years |
Course Fee | INR 40,000 - INR 7.87 L | INR 3 Lacs to INR 15 lakh |
Admission Criteria | Merit-Based/Entrance-Based | MBA Entrance Examination and Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview |
Entrance Exams | CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT and ATMA | CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, SNAP etc. |
Job Profiles | Management Executive, Relationship Manager, Financial Management Advisor, etc. | HR Recruiters, Sales Manager, Public Relations Manager, Research Analyst etc. |
Average Salary | INR 2.4 LPA - INR 13.8 LPA | INR 5 LPA to INR 15 LPA |
Top Recruiters | HDFC Bank, HCL, Greytip Software, Britannia Industries, Reliance Brands Limited, AIM Technical and Management Services Pvt. Ltd. | HDFC Bank, Dell, Myntra, Amazon, Lifestyle etc. |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
FPM is a doctoral-level programme that emphasizes theoretical frameworks and advanced research methodologies and contributes to the generation of new knowledge in the field of management.
Whereas MBA programs are more practical and application-oriented and cover a wide range of business disciplines such as finance, marketing, operations, strategy, and leadership. MBA graduates are prepared for managerial roles in various industries, emphasizing problem-solving, decision-making, and leadership skills required in the corporate world.
Candidates can check the table below to see the comparison between the two.
Details | FPM | MBA |
|---|---|---|
Course Level | Doctorate | PG |
Course Duration | 3 years | 2 years |
Course Fee | INR 40,000 - INR 7.87 L | INR 2 Lacs - INR 27 Lacs and above |
Admission Criteria | Merit-Based/Entrance-Based | Entrance Exam + Group Discussion + Personal Interview |
Entrance Exams | CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT and ATMA | CAT, CMAT, XAT, MAH MBA CET, etc. |
Popular Colleges | IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, XLRI Xavier School of Management, etc. | IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, Indore, IIM Kozhikode, etc. |
Job Profiles | Management Executive, Relationship Manager, Financial Management Advisor, etc. | Finance Manager, Marketing Manager, Sales Manager, Human Resources Manager, etc. |
Average Salary | INR 2.4 LPA - INR 13.8 LPA | INR 5 LPA - INR 25 LPA |
Top Recruiters | HDFC Bank, HCL, Greytip Software, Britannia Industries, Reliance Brands Limited, AIM Technical and Management Services Pvt. Ltd. | Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey, Bain & Co, Morgan Stanley, Citibank, JP Morgan Chase, Amazon, Facebook, Google, Adobe, etc. |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
There are so many job opportunities available after completing an MBA course from Saveetha University. The SSM offers several specialisations in MBA courses, such as Finance, Hospital Administration, Human Resource Management, International Business Management, Marketing, Production, Systems and Logistics. So, candidates can choose their job role according to the specialisation they have studied for example:
- After completing an MBA in Marketing, candidates can pursue various job roles such as Brand Management, Business Development Manager, Marketing Manager, Sales Manager, Public Relations,
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a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
No, candidates cannot join the PGDM course at the School of Innovation and Management after Class 12. SOIM offers PGDM courses at the PG level. Candidates looking for admission should have valid national-based entrance exam scores such as CAT, ICET, XAT, GMAT, MAT, ATMA and NMAT or 50% and above in the entrance exam conducted by SoIM. The college offers PGDM courses in two specialisations, namely, PGDM in Business Analytics and PGDM in Financial Services, aspirants must apply through the official website. The PGDM course at SOIM is full-time. Further, the total tuition fee for the course is INR 9.8 lakh.
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a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
PGDM courses are one of the most demanding courses among graduate students. PGDM courses are developed by combining different disciplines to keep up with the industry's ever-changing needs. Students can also check the list of reasons below to pursue PGDM course from SOIM:
- Personality development: PGDM courses provide in-depth knowledge to students and upgrade them according to market trends. It also develops their personality and prepares them to enter the industry.
- Networking opportunities: PGDM courses train future leaders. Nowadays, companies undertake several training programmes for their employees to make them better profe
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a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
PGDM full form is Post Graduate Diploma in Management which is a two-year programme offered by top management B-schools in India. PGDM courses are considered an alternative to an MBA and are looked upon with equality in the management industry. Students can check the list of career options available after completing PGDM from SOIM:
| Job Profiles | Average Salary (in INR) |
|---|---|
| Sales Manager | 5 LPA |
| Brand Manager | 8 LPA |
| HR Manager | 6 LPA |
| Business Finance | 10 LPA |
| Data Scientist | 9 LPA |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
On the official website of the university, there is no specific data mentioned about internships. However, candidates' overall personality development and soft skills necessary for personal and professional life are handled by SIMAT, Students have to do individual mini-projects in various sectors of their choice, and students will decide, design, and deliver/organise a mega event for the Saveetha School of Management. Hence, Saveetha University might or might not offer internships to MBA students but, it helps students to prepare themselves for upcoming job opportunities.
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a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
To get into SOIM for an MBA course, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the institute. School of Innovation and Management (SOIM) offers full-time MBA courses of two years' duration. Students can get into this course based on a valid XAT, CAT, ICET, GMAT and NMAT/50% aggregate and above in the entrance exam conducted by SoIM, GD and PI. Apart from the selection criteria, students must pass graduation with a 55% aggregate.
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a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
Yes, MBA course is available at the School of Innovation and Management. The institute offers MBA courses at the PG level. Candidate must meet the eligibility criteria to enrol for the MBA course admission set by the college. Aspirants must pass Graduation with 55% aggregate. SOIM admission process is based on entrance exam scores and is merit-based.
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