LIBA, PGDM (PART-TIME)

(THREE YEAR PROGRAMME)

ADMISSION DETAILS

THE PROGRAMME
The postgraduate programme in management leading to the Post Graduate Diploma in
Management (PGDM), spread over three years, consists of nine terms, each approximately of three
months duration. The classes are held from 6.45 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. from Monday through
Thursday, and if need be on Fridays and weekends.
The programme consists of 36 courses - 30 compulsory courses of 3 credits each and 6 elective
courses of 3 credits each totalling to 108 credits.
The first-year courses present students with a comprehensive view of the management discipline.
A broad perspective of industrial environment is presented and a sound foundation is laid for
advanced learning in the subsequent years. The courses offered during the first and second years
are core courses and they are compulsory.
The third-year courses take into account the need for bringing into the classroom the study of
cutting - edge techniques and innovation in various fields and in helping students apply theoretical
inputs to practice. Besides six compulsory courses, students have to choose 6 electives from a
wide array of specializations, viz, Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management and General
Management.
The performance of students at the PGDM programme is continually evaluated and rigorously
monitored to motivate them to excel. The grading synthesizes, on a nine point scale, the continual
process of assessment and reflects the students cumulative performance in assignments, reports,
project-work, field-work, class participation, quizzes, mid-term and end-term tests.
Highlights of the Programme

Streamlined and well programmed to provide the best inputs in management education.

Specialization in functional areas of Marketing, Finance & Human Resource and General
Management

International collaboration with universities in the U.S.A, Mexico, France, Germany, Italy,
Belgium, China, Australia, Peru, Kenya and Indonesia.

Designed to impart knowledge, sharpen personal and managerial skills and also widen and
deepen the knowledge base in the area of specialization.

Inculcates the right attitude and values essential for creating competent managers.

Distinguished faculty closely involved in the personal and professional development of

each student.

Course content constantly revised and updated through feedback and evaluation in order
to respond to the challenges and needs of the business world.
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Instills in students a commitment to be socially responsible.

Offered by LIBA, a reputed management institute, run by Jesuits with over 450 years of
experience in education all over the world.

Core Courses
Term I
Basic Financial Accounting
Marketing Management I

Managerial Economics
Business Communication

Term II
Computer Applications
Financial Management I
Organisational Dynamics
Quantitative Techniques I

Term III
Financial Management II
Human Resource Management
Quantitative Techniques II
Marketing Management II

Term IV
Organisational Behaviour I
Research Methodology
Economic Environment of Business
Govt, Social and Business Environment

Term V
Legal Environment of Business
Managing Operations
Management of Information Systems
International Business

Term VI
Business Ethics
Cost and Management Accounting
Organisational Behaviour II
Project Management

Term VII
Change Management
Business Analytics
Elective 1
Elective 2

Term VIII
Strategic Planning and Development
Entrepreneurship
Elective 3
Elective 4

Term IX
Strategic Implementation
Supply Chain Management
Elective 5
Elective 6

SPECIALIZATIONS
Marketing
Consumer Behaviour
Customer Relationship Management
Integrated Marketing Communication
International Marketing
Product and Brand Management
Retailing Management
Sales and Distribution
Services Marketing

Finance
Capital Expenditure, Planning and Control
Commercial Banking Management
Direct and Indirect Taxes
Financial Markets
Financial Modelling
International Finance
Mergers and Acquisitions
Security Analysis & Portfolio Management
Human Resources
Executive Competencies
Industrial Relations

Labour Laws
Organisational Change and Development
Reward and Performance Management
Strategic HRM
Stress Management & Counselling
Training and Development

ADMISSIONS

Eligibility
Persons who satisfy the following criteria are eligible to apply:

The applicant should be a graduate from a recognized university or hold a professional

qualification recognized as equivalent to a bachelors degree and should have secured a minimum
of 50% marks in the aggregate.

The applicant should have full-time work experience in Business / Industry / Government for a
minimum period of two years.

The applicant should be employed at the time of applying for the programme.

Admission Test
Candidates are required to take either LIBA Admission Test conducted by Loyola Institute of
Business Administration (LIBA) to be held at LIBA, Loyola College, Chennai or Management
Aptitude Test (MAT) conducted by All India Management Association (AIMA).
Admissions Procedure
1. Application must be made in the prescribed form. The application form is available at The
Admissions Office, LIBA, Loyola College, Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. There will be a WRITTEN TEST for a total duration of two hours and would be held at LIBA,

Loyola College, Nungambakkam, Chennai. This objective-type test is designed to evaluate

the candidates aptitude for management studies in areas such as verbal, quantitative skills,
general knowledge and analytical reasoning. Calculators will not be allowed. Based on the
scores of LIBA Admission Test / MAT, shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview
at LIBA, Loyola College. Chennai for final Selection.

For additional details and clarifications please contact LIBA

Phone : +91 44 28177100 (Board)
+91 44 28177116 (Admission Office)
Mobile : +91 94440 28418 Fax : +91 44 28173183
E-Mail : admissions@libaedu.in

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