Part Time

There are a large number of people who are not able to continue full-time education for various reasons. In such a scenario, a part-time MBA course comes to the rescue. A part-time MBA course provides the same skills-set and knowledge as a full-time course but at a much lower cost and with more flexibility.

Till a few years ago, part-time MBA programs were not given too much importance in the job market, but the scenario is changing now. Companies' attitude towards a professional with a part-time degree is not of disdain anymore. Many leading management institutes in India like IIM Bangalore, IIM Lucknow, XLRI, Jamshedpur, IIFT, Delhi, IMT, Ghaziabad, etc. offer part-time MBA courses, that benefit working professionals in their careers.

Part-time MBA is best suited for working professionals, who cannot afford to invest the requisite time and funds required for the full-time Executive MBA. This allows them to attend evening or weekend classes, which would let the students continue with their jobs alongside upgrading their skillsets and adding an 'MBA' tag to their profiles.

The need for part-time MBA/PGDM programmes is growing at the moment. The top occupations for part-time MBA/PGDM holders are consulting, senior management, and entrepreneurship. Such applicants are sought after for senior management roles in a variety of industries, including Banking, Operations, Consulting, Insurance, Business Analytics, IT, Marketing, and HR.

For those wishing to advance their professional possibilities while maintaining their current responsibilities, a part-time MBA (Master of Business Administration) can provide a number of advantages. A part-time MBA has the following major benefits:

• Flexibility: Part-time MBA programmes are more flexible in terms of classes and learning, hence more convenient. 
• Career Growth: A part-time MBA allows students to continue working while pursuing their degree.
• Practical Knowledge: An MBA degree helps students gain various management skills essential in the practical day to day working of an organisation.
• Networking Opportunities: An MBA programme, whether full-time or part-time, provides excellent networking opportunities. The aspirants can connect with fellow students, alumni, professors, and industry professionals, which can be valuable for their career path.

Part Time MBA is a degree course offered by universities (both private and government) and colleges affiliated with these universities. Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) is a Diploma programme offered by B-schools that are recognised by the Central government's nodal body for technical education, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

Part Time PGDM and MBA are both business-orientated programmes designed with an aim to equip an individual who aspires to climb up the hierarchy and foray into the management field. In part-time MBA/PGDM students also have the unique opportunity to integrate their learning directly with their day-to-day professional roles. They can get promotions in their existing organisation, in addition to getting lucrative and promising job opportunities.