PGDM (General Management) is a two year full-time Programme approved & recognized by AICTE, New Delhi and DTE , Government of Maharashtra. The PGDM (General Management) at SFIMAR is a unique “Three Dimensional” Programme offering ‘Functional Specialization’, ‘Sectorial Specialization’ coupled with emphasis on transformational leadership. The PGDM Programme at SFIMAR emphasizes on practice-based and experiential learning.

The PGDM shall consist of six trimesters spread over a period of two academic years. The broad indicative theme of each trimester and number of courses are:

*Note: The no. of courses in the above table includes Ability Enhancement course, Value Enhancement courses, project, field report, online certification courses, Extra and Co-curricular activities. The number of courses, marks and the credits allocated are indicative and subject to change as and when circumstances demand, so as to make Programme more contemporary.

BUILDING BLOCKS OF MANAGEMENT

A manager must possess a solid foundation in both the art and science of management. The courses offered in the first trimester are designed to establish these foundational principles. These core courses focus on strengthening the key aspects of management. Upon completing these foundational courses, students will be better prepared to tackle more advanced concepts in the upcoming trimesters. The courses outlined below are prerequisites for advancing to the subsequent trimester.

Note: One credit is equivalent to 15 hours of learning (including both in-classroom as well as off-classroom)

T R I M E S T E R 2:

PRIMER TO SPECIALIZATION

Trimester 2 introduces courses focused on various functional areas of management. These courses help students make informed decisions about which functional area they wish to specialize in, allowing them to enhance their knowledge and skills. A total of six courses are offered, each providing an overview of a different functional area.

MAJOR SPECIALIZATION AND MINOR SPECIALIZATION – I

Note*: Minor specialization will be selected by the students from the given below list of sectorial specializations only. Students cannot choose minor papers from their respective major specialization

T R I M E S T E R 4:

MAJOR SPECIALIZATION AND MINOR SPECIALIZATION – II

Note*: Minor specialization will be selected by the students from the given below list of sectorial specializations only. Students cannot choose minor papers from their respective major specialization

T R I M E S T E R 5:

TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Note*: Any one open elective will be selected by the students from the given below list only.

T R I M E S T E R 6:

INDUSTRY INTEGRATION

LIST OF MAJOR SPECIALIZATION:

LIST OF OPEN ELECTIVES

MINOR SPECIALIZATION – I & II

EVALUATION

The evaluation shall be done on the basis of Continuous Internal Evaluation in the form of assignments, presentations, field study reports, etc. that carries 50% weightage and Trimester End examinations carries rest 50% weightage.

Institute Industry Interaction

Industry Visit for PGDM Batch of 2019-21 was conducted from 17th to 19th October, 2019. The places visited were Pune and Mahabaleshwar.

Students visited Parle Products, KNEST Aluminium Formwork Company, Mala’s fruit products along with sight visit to Table land & Parsi point, Panchgani Market, Mapro’s shopping outlet, Lingmala waterfall.

SFIMAR takes steps to prepare our students for a dynamic and international market by providing all these inputs that will make the participants self-actualized leaders achieve excellence consistent with educational and entrepreneurial best practices. They gain knowledge and experience through live projects, Industry-institute interaction, and students to industry interaction, and build up functional and managerial skills which are the best of the East and the West, with an everlasting quest for excellence. SFIMAR’s programmes thus integrate theory with practice.

Through our collaborations with International Universities for education partnership, our students understand how global businesses operate and gain cross-cultural advantages to succeed in a diverse and interdependent world. Through academic, social activities, and cultural visits, it broadens their horizons and global outlook in a big way as a value-addition with long-lasting advantages/benefits.

Through the interaction with foreign Universities, our students get opportunities for networking with their selected students and faculty in the long run. Following is the list of National and International collaboration of SFIMAR.

1. Signed MOU with Binary University, Malaysia

2. Signed MOU with DCM for digital Marketing Workshop

3. Signed MOU With Tata Institute For Social Sciences (TISS)

4. Designed a Study Abroad Programme, Ottawa University, USA

5. SFIMAR representatives and its students visited Assumption University, Thailand

6. Visited the National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore

7. Visited Singapore chambers of commerce and industry (SCCI)

In a globalized world, developing global competence and connecting with global practices has become an indispensable phenomenon. For making our students and faculty aware of the global business perspectives, in 2017, SFIMAR, Mumbai, India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Binary.

Specialisation

Marketing

Finance

Business Analytics

Human Resource

Operations Management and Supply Chain Management

About SFIMAR

St. Francis Institute of Management & Research (SFIMAR) was established in 2002 by “The Society of the Congregation of Franciscan Brothers” to impart quality education in the field of Business Management. It is recognized by AICTE, New Delhi and has been granted permanent affiliation by the University of Mumbai. SFIMAR is Grade ‘A+’ (Second Cycle) accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and is recognized under Section 2 (f) & 12 (B) of UGC Act 1956. It is also ISO 9001:2015 Certified by by DNV (Det Norske Veritas). The courses conducted at SFIMAR campus are in a state-of-the-art infrastructure environment with Air Conditioned Classrooms, Computer Labs, Conference Halls, Library and Other Amenities. A core team of experienced and qualified faculty member deliver various courses to the students. Additionally, experienced professionals from various industries are invited as Eminent Speakers/Guest Faculty to provide practical orientation to the application of management principles in various fields. SFIMAR believes in the overall development of students and runs a number of Personality Development Programmes. SFIMAR also provides its students additional certification Programmes such as, Alternative Investment Industry, Project Management, National Institute for Securities Markets (NISM) Mandatory Programmes, CIMA, Digital Marketing, etc. which improves their knowledge and employment prospects. SFIMAR has a very active Placement Department which assist students in achieving appropriate placements and has a track record of almost 100% placement for the past several years.

The courses conducted at SFIMAR campus are in state-of-the-art infrastructure environment with Air Conditioned Classrooms, Computer Labs, Conference Halls, Library and other Amenities. A core team of experienced and qualified faculty and research scholars bear the responsibility to impart knowledge to aspiring students at SFIMAR.

A right blend of Industrialists and Academia from various organizations, are invited to professionally train our students. Interaction with eminent personalities in their respective field is a continuous activity at the Institute.

Vision

To flourish as a seat of learning of international standards for developing an entrepreneurial class of value-based industrial leaders empowered with techno-managerial competence to sustain innovation for building global business of the future.

Mission

To enter the realm of globally successful B-schools by imparting value-based education for creating responsible and thoughtful citizens who would lead the world by example and excel through innovation, an entrepreneurial spirit and a humanitarian attitude.

Quality Policy

SFIMAR is committed to the endeavor of transforming students into Global Leaders by continual improvement in its services through a student centric approach, innovations in our pedagogy and rigorous selection, development and up-gradation of its faculty while meeting the regulatory & statutory requirements.

ISO - 9001-2015 Certification

SFIMAR is ISO 9001-2015 certified Institute by DNV (Det Norske Veritas) and has completed 9 years of implementation of the Quality Management System. The main objective of ISO implementation is to achieve continual improvement in the functioning of the Institute and in meeting the expectations of the stakeholders.

NAAC Accreditation

SFIMAR is Grade ‘A+’ (Second Cycle) accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and is recognized under Section 2 (f) & 12 (B) of UGC Act 1956

National Assessment and Accreditation Council of India has granted Grade 'A+' (Second Cycle) accreditation to St Francis Institute of Management & Research (SFIMAR) from 2022.
 

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