PGDM Program’s Equivalence to MBA | Vivekanand Business School

The basic difference between a PGDM program and MBA, as most of the students rightly interpret it, is that the former one is a diploma and the latter is a post graduate degree. So students may get confused as to whether PGDM would be a correct choice.

Students should note that a degree can be conferred only by universities, whereas a standalone institute which is not affiliated to any university, can confer a diploma. So is there any difference? The answer to this question is AIU. The Association of Indian Universities is an agency that certifies the equivalence of a PGDM program to a post graduate management degree.

What is AIU and what is its role?

Association of Indian Universities (AIU) is an agency of major universities in India, based in Delhi. The function of AIU is to accord recognition of Degrees/Diplomas awarded by the Universities in India, which are recognized by the UGC, New Delhi, and abroad for the purpose of admission to higher degree courses in different universities. A PGDM program is certified as equivalent to MBA degree by the AIU after evaluating the curriculum of the PGDM program. Another condition for the award of the equivalence certificate is whether the institute is accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA).

The PGDM course of VES Business School is awarded the “Certificate of Equivalence” by AIU, as it is accredited by NBA, that is, the school’s PGDM course is equivalent to a post graduate management degree.

Benefits of pursuing AIU recognized PGDM

Graduates of those institutes whose PGDM program is equivalent to MBA by AIU will be able to pursue Ph.D. in foreign countries as well as in India.
These PGDM graduates can also apply for government jobs where eligibility criteria is MBA degree or equivalent

VES Business School is one of the top ranked institution in the country and is ranked by reputed agencies like NIRF, Times of India etc. Apart from the above benefits, the VES Business School has a strong curriculum which match the industry expectations. The curriculum is designed by the academic and industry experts based on the current and the future requirements of the industry. The VES Business School’s program offer opportunities for internship program, live projects, consultancy and research. The program brings overall development of the students.

In case you ae planning to pursue a PGDM program, the VES Business School can be your right choice.

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