ASM’s 2 years Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) is a comprehensive, industry-focused programme designed to develop future business leaders. The programme, approved by AICTE, is awarded equivalence by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and accredited by The National Board of Accreditation (NBA). Programme is consistently ranked by Times B-school ranking as top b-schools in north India and recognised by many chambers for its quality and positioning. 

The programme focuses on professional capabilities, social sensitivity and global mind-set of the participants through strong conceptual foundations, specialised expertise across various functional areas and practical exposure in business domains. 

We are where agile thinkers and creative leaders converge, where social sensitivity meets professional capabilities, where global competence shapes tomorrow’s business trailblazers!

• AICTE & NBA Accreditation – Recognized for academic excellence and industry relevance
• MBA Equivalence – Granted by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
• Trimester-Based Learning – Six terms spread across two years for in-depth academic and experiential learning
• 5 Specialisations - Accounting and Finance, Business Analytics, Human Resources, Marketing, Operations and Decision Science
• Faculty led mentoring - pre-programme to placements

The outcomes of the PGDM programme at ASM manifest themselves in the form of capabilities and skills in our students that make them future ready:

• Demonstrate proficiency in key management domains to make effective and informed business decisions.
• Apply critical thinking and data analysis to evaluate business challenges and develop strategic, innovative solutions.
• Exhibit leadership, teamwork, and strong communication skills for effective collaboration in diverse organizational settings.
• Uphold professional ethics, accountability, and social responsibility in business practices and decision-making.
• Navigate global business environments with cross-cultural awareness and entrepreneurial vision to identify and capitalize on opportunities.
• Leverage digital tools, AI, and emerging technologies to drive business transformation and adapt to future industry trends.

Teaching & Learning Approach

The teaching-learning process of the programme is aimed at providing an engaging experience to our students, that is valued by them beyond the two years of PGDM. The process is not limited to the four walls of the classroom but extends beyond it. It is based on outcome-based education and in accordance with the blooms taxonomy.

Salient features of the teaching-learning process

• Orientation & Immersion Courses to prepare the budding managers for the academic rigour of the programme.
• Innovative pedagogical approaches in the class including but not limited to lectures, case-studies, business games and simulations, role plays and group assignments.
• Practical exposure through industry visits and seminars, workshops and guest lectures.
• Experiential learning through live-projects, summer internships, global immersion.
• Compulsory Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC).
• Research Focus through dissertation and student publications.

STUDENT PROFILE

Specialisation

Marketing

Finance

Business Analytics

Human Resource

Operations Management and Supply Chain Management

Entrepreneurship

Introduction

Apeejay Stya University (ASU) is a seat of global learning that offers rich opportunities for innovative teaching-learning, creativity and research across disciplines. It aims to bring about transformation of society through valuebased education, man-making and nation-building by blending the dual identities of a technology and research-based university with a Liberal Arts institution. ASU is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Established by the Apeejay Stya Education Foundation in the state of Haryana [under Act No. 10 of the Haryana Private Universities (Amendment) Act 2010], ASU provides students not only ‘education for living and livelihood’ but also ‘education for life’ and empowers learners with a fundamental foundation in leadership and professional skills to face the challenges of the new liberalised global economy.

Dr Stya Paul, eminent industrialist, educationist, philanthropist and freedom fighter, provided the foundation and inspiration for the emergence of the Apeejay Stya Group and Apeejay Education as trusted symbols of quality and excellence in the country’s industrial and educational landscape. A pioneering entrepreneur with a far-sighted vision of the future, Dr Stya Paul was instrumental in the rise of the Apeejay Group as one of the biggest industrial houses of independent India and was a leading architect of the country’s emergence as a self-reliant industrial superpower, founded on the strength of Indian capability and enterprise.

As Chairman Emeritus, he has guided the Apeejay Stya Group – a privately and closely-held leading Indian industrial and investment House to become one of the major corporate houses of the country, with several alliances, collaborations and significant presence in Europe, the Middle East and East Asia.

Dr Stya Paul, fondly called ‘Sethji’, was one of the earliest industrialists in the country who recognised the great role that industry could play in providing quality education and contributing towards nation-building. Towards this objective, he decided to set up not-for-profit educational institutions across the country where scientific and career-building knowledge could be provided along with inculcation of values and an appreciation of Indian culture, arts, and heritage.

Starting with a small school in Jalandhar in 1967, the 16 schools and 8 institutions of higher learning established by him over the last five decades under the aegis of Apeejay Education have flowered to become symbols of excellence in their various disciplines, moulding the lives and careers of future generations of the country.

The year 2010 also saw the realisation of Dr Stya Paul’s lifetime dream of setting up the Apeejay Stya University – a seat of global learning that would bring about the transformation of society through value-based education, man-making and nation-building, by blending the dual identities of a technology and research-based university with a Liberal Arts institution.

Dr Stya Paul’s forays in the field of education exhibited the same meticulous planning, concern for detail and flawless execution that were his hallmark throughout his life. Each of the institutions set up by him was an act of love, and he nurtured them to success by creating a family-like environment through his personal touch and a shared vision of excellence and ownership with all the stakeholders in the institutions. His vision of value-based holistic education, focusing on acquiring thinking skills and ‘learning how to learn for life’ was truly global, transcending the confines of state and country. It was also Dr Stya Paul who, as the undisputed voice of the industry in young independent India, first embraced the concept of corporate social responsibility and emphasised the need for an integral relationship between ethics and business.

During his long and illustrious career, Dr Stya Paul has been actively associated with several social, cultural and professional bodies and held responsible positions reflecting his versatility, leadership and standing in industry and social circles. His philanthropy and generosity knew no bounds, and throughout his life, he helped the physically-handicapped and the needy with financial help and educational/vocational opportunities, thus enabling them to join the mainstream. Over the years, numerous honours and accolades were bestowed upon him in a life richly lived and full of sharing and caring. But he never desired any monuments to himself, though there are living monuments, in the shape of multitudes of people across the country, who share their memories of how he touched and transformed their lives in his own unique way.

A true ‘Karmayogi’, Dr Stya Paul retained his zeal for hard work even in his advanced age and remained keenly involved in the management of the Apeejay institutions well into his nineties. Active till the very end, he left this world peacefully on June 7, 2010 while preparing to leave for his office. But his life’s work and achievements and the lasting legacy of excellence that he leaves behind, will continue to inspire and guide us in all our endeavours, as we strive to achieve the goals to which he devoted his life. Like the ever-soaring falcon of Iqbal’s couplet that inspired Dr Stya Paul throughout his life’s journey, his spirit will live on forever.

Philosophy

Our philosophy is simple – by empowering students and their parents, we can help students unlock their learning journeys, ultimately leading them to set worthy goals that they achieve and exceed.

Vision

Apeejay Education is committed to quality education of global dimensions leading to man-making and nation-building.

Mission

Our Mission is to put the students at the centre of the teaching-learning process and deliver an exceptional value-driven education that sets them up for a life-long journey of growth, learning and success. We wish to create graduates who are good human beings first and do exceptional work for their communities and humanity at large.