Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management: Course Overview and Career Opportunities

Course Name 

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM) 

Course Level

Postgraduate course

PGDBM Course Duration 

Two-year full-time

Total Semester 

Four semesters (two semesters per year)

Eligibility 

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized institute

Selection Procedure

Entrance test followed by group discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI)

Entrance Exams

National and state-level entrance exams or exams held by particular institutes such as CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT, etc.

Course Fees (Average)

Rs 70,000 - Rs 2 lakh and beyond (might vary based on institution)

Job Profiles

Financial analyst, Management Consultant, Business Administrator, Accountant, Finance Manager, Marketing Manager, Marketing Strategist, Business Development Manager, Business adviser, Data Analyst, Product Manager, and more.

Top Recruiters

Accenture, L&T, McKinsey, Dell, Bain & Company, Coca-cola, Edelweiss Tokio, Capgemini, Goldman Sachs, Cognizant, CISCO, Deloitte, EY, Google, Flipkart, IBM, Infosys, HCL, HDFC, JP Morgan, Wipro, Boston Consulting Group, PWC, and more.

Average Salary per annum

The salary of PGDM Marketing graduates ranges between Rs 0.4 lakh to Rs 18 lakh with an average salary of Rs 11.2 lakh per annum. 

Job Position

Description 

Average Annual Salary 

Marketing Manager

Marketing Managers create and run plans to promote the growth of companies. They study market trends, customer habits, and competitors to make successful marketing campaigns.

Rs 4.4 Lakhs – Rs 30 Lakhs with Rs 17.7 Lakhs as the average annual salary per annum. 

Operations Manager

Operations Managers make sure a company runs smoothly. They manage how products are made or services are delivered to keep everything efficient and cost-effective.

Rs 3 Lakhs – Rs 21.8 Lakhs with Rs 11 Lakhs as the average annual salary per annum. 

Human Resources (HR) Manager

HR Managers hire people, support employees, manage performance, and make sure labor laws are followed. They also help create a positive work environment and handle changes in the company.

Rs 10 Lakhs – Rs 60 Lakhs with Rs 36.8 Lakhs as the average annual salary per annum. 

Project Manager

Project Managers plan and manage projects from start to finish. They organize teams, manage resources, and make sure projects are done on time and within budget.

Rs 5.5 Lakhs – Rs 30.9 Lakhs with Rs 17.8 Lakhs as the average annual salary per annum. 

Financial Manager

Financial Managers look after a company’s finances, budgeting, and planning. They make sure the company meets its financial goals.

Rs 3.5 Lakhs – Rs 33 Lakhs with Rs 17.1 Lakhs as the average annual salary per annum. 

Management Consultant

Management Consultants provide expert advice to individuals and organizations to help them improve business effectiveness. They assess business problems, recommend solutions, and assist in implementing changes.

Rs 7 Lakhs – Rs 42.8 Lakhs with Rs 27.6 Lakhs as the average annual salary per annum. 

Brand Manager

Brand Managers take care of a company’s brand. They create plans to make the brand more visible, trusted, and popular.

Rs 3.5 Lakhs – Rs 33 Lakhs with Rs 18.4 Lakhs as the average annual salary per annum. 

Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs run their businesses taking ownership of everything, including manufacturing products, marketing, selling, managing money, and helping customers.

Rs 10.1 Lakhs – Rs 31.8 Lakhs with Rs 21.8 Lakhs as the average annual money earned.