Birla Institute of Management Technology launches online PG Diploma in Management

NEW DELHI: The Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) has signed an agreement with UNIVO Education to provide an online Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) for graduates and working professionals.

The online PGDM programme will offer robust career counselling and placement support. The students will be guided by the faculty members and they will get alumni status of BIMTECH after completion of the programme, the institute said.

“The 2-year programme aims at blending theory with hands-on project experiences and enriching the learning journey with workshops, club activities, and campus immersion,” it added. The students will be provided benefits such as benefit self-paced certifications from industry leaders and e-library.

Approved by AACSB

Speaking at the launch of the PGDM online programme, Harivansh Chaturvedi, director, BIMTECH, said, “BIMTECH believes in developing new-age programme that resonate with industry requirements to bridge the existing skilling gap. The programme is approved by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.”

SS Dubey, Chairperson, Centre for Online Studies (COOLS), BIMTECH said, “In the online PGDM programme we have designed 32 parameters which are duly approved by AACSB. The Post-Graduate Diploma in Management - Online with selected specialisations will enable learners to stay industry-ready and propel their career prospects.”

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Abhishek Ajmera, chief revenue officer, UNIVO Education, said, “We are thrilled to embark on this transformative journey with BIMTECH to offer Online PGDM Programs. At UNIVO Education, we are committed to democratise online higher education by making it accessible and affordable. This collaboration with BIMTECH exemplifies our vision to empower educational institutions and learners alike in embracing online higher education. We believe that this partnership will redefine the way students access quality higher education, bridging the gap between academia and industry requirements.”