SPJIMR PGDM and PGDM (BM) Programme Overview

S P Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) Mumbai offers Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) courses at the postgraduate level. A PGDM course at the institution is offered for the duration of 2 years in a full-time mode. SPJIMR Mumbai PGDM programme is a residential programme that is equivalent to an MBA.

SPJIMR Mumbai PGDM course has been recognised by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education), NBA (National Board of Accreditation), and AMBA (Association of MBAs).

S P Jain Institute of Management and Research Mumbai was recognised for its social impact and sustainability achievements in the Positive Impact Rating (PIR) results at the UN PRME Global Forum.

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SPJIMR PGDM Rankings

S P Jain Institute of Management and Research Mumbai has been consistently performing well in national and international rankings. The institute has been ranked as India’s #1 business school and #35 globally in the Financial Times Masters in Management (FT MiM) global ranking for 2024. SPJIMR Mumbai has also secured the top spot in the FT MiM rankings for two consecutive years

Immersive Experiences at SPJIMR

SPJIMR Mumbai incorporates a wide range of non-classroom learning initiatives to encourage leadership skills among students. Mentioned below are the initiatives taken at SPJIMR Mumbai.

1. PGLab: The Personal Growth Lab (PG Lab) at SPJIMR provides students with a 4-day immersive learning experience. It is designed in a way to foster self-awareness and team-building among the students.

These labs help students to understand themselves in a better manner by conducting a wide range of hands-on activities and group exercises. These activities strengthen collaboration skills, creating a foundation for meaningful connections and effective teamwork.

2. Abhyudaya: SPJIMR Mumbai Abhyudaya is a community-based organisation which helps underprivileged kids from low-income neighbourhoods in Mumbai’s K-West ward (Andheri and surrounding areas).

Abhyudaya has positively impacted 948 students from 2008 to 2024, with 56% female and 44% male participants. Out of these, 437 are alumni, and 145 have moved on to degree college. Currently, 366 students are in classes 7 to 12, while 120 students are in class 6, continuing their journey toward personal and academic growth.

Each first-year PGDM student mentors an underprivileged child for a full year, helping them learn and grow. They visit their homes, create mentoring plans, and reflect on their experiences together. This programme has helped 3,688 PGDM students understand urban poverty and develop social awareness.

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3. DoCC (Development of Corporate Citizenship: SPJIMR’s Development of Corporate Citizenship (DoCC) programme, started over 30 years ago to encourage students to understand and address societal issues through hands-on social internships across India and South Asia. This programme helps students apply management skills in real-world, unstructured environments, supporting SPJIMR's commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. DoCC also fosters collaborations between businesses, the development sector, and communities to drive socially beneficial innovations.

4. Design and Innovation Lab: Design and Innovation is a major theme at SPJIMR that runs across all programmes, helping students solve real-world challenges. A standout feature is the Design Thinking Lab is equipped with IoT kits, 3D printers, laser cutters, and more. These provide students with an opportunity to design and build real-world prototypes for challenging problems worth solving.

5. Science of Spirituality (SoS): SoS is a course that combines insights from Eastern wisdom traditions like Advaita Vedanta and Buddhism with modern mindfulness practices. It is based on cognitive and developmental psychology frameworks that are integrated with research insights from neurosciences and management disciplines to help leaders develop self-awareness and inner mastery.

The SoS programme equips participants to tackle dynamic business challenges by fostering the practical application of leadership skills. Experts emphasise that self-awareness and mastery over one's inner landscape are essential for effective leadership.

Corporate Internships and Global Fast Track (GFT) Module

PGDM students at S P Jain Institute of Management and Research benefit from international learning opportunities through the Global Fast Track (GFT) module which is a learning opportunity at top-ranked international B-schools to acquire valuable insights about global business practices. This exposure allows students to gain insights into global business trends and apply their learning in an international setting, preparing them for successful careers in multinational environments.

Additionally, students can participate in International Exchange (INTEX) programmes ensuring that students develop the skills to become effective global citizens and managers, with a deep understanding of cross-cultural dynamics and emerging industry trends worldwide.

SPJIMR Scholarships

SPJIMR Mumbai provides students with merit-based and need-based scholarships. Students need to meet the required eligibility criteria to avail the benefits of the scholarships at SPJIMR Mumbai. Mentioned below are the scholarships at S P Jain Institute of Management and Research.

• Merit-cum-Means based financial assistance: Merit-cum-Means Scholarship is offered to first and second-year students who demonstrate financial need, academic excellence, and involvement in extracurricular activities. Scholarships cover part or full tuition fees.

• Mirae Asset Foundation (MAF) scholarship: The Mirae Asset Foundation offers the MAF Scholarship to support deserving first and second-year PGDM students in India from families with an income below Rs 8 lakhs. Each year, two students receive Rs 5 lakh scholarships and are recognised as Mirae Asset Scholars