PGPFMB Programme
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Logic of architecture
SPJIMR’s PGP-FMB follows a 4x3 learning architecture, keeping the student at the centre of the learning process.
- The programme follows SPJIMR’s successful KSA (Knowledge-Skills-Attitude) model - a model recognized as one which is refreshingly different from conventional B-schools. This model aims at:
(a) Imparting Knowledge in functional areas like finance, marketing, operations, business environment.
(b) Imparting Skills-e.g. Negotiation, Decision-making.
(c) Development of Attitudes-e.g. Managing Self, Business and Society.
- Such teaching-learning seeks to develop each of these pillars along 4 dimensions: Business, Family, Self and Society.
- Develop ability to apply theoretical learnings to business settings.
- Appreciation of the dynamics of the business – family interface, its unique challenges & opportunities.
- Principle of adult learning.
- Developing an inquisitive and analytical mind.
- Acquiring knowledge, skills and attitude for business.
- Learning by doing and using Business as Lab.
- Understanding the Business Environment-I
- Acquiring and Managing Customers
- Introduction to Finance
- Leveraging IT for Business
- Business Improvement Project (spread across phases)
- Interpersonal Skills for Business Leaders-I
- Spreadsheets for Decision Making
- Managing Self
- Managing Teams
- Family Dynamics-I
- Leadership Lab
- Business and Society (conducted over phases)
- Managing Sales Force and Reseller Networks
- B2B Sales
- Financial Management
- Business Improvement Project
- Interpersonal Skills for Business Leaders-II
- Harnessing Human Resources in FMBs
- Family Dynamics-II
- Cost Management
- Business and Society
- Competitive Strategy
- Strategic Negotiation
- Leadership in Action
- Understanding the Business Environment-II
- Elective: Minor (Incl visit)
- Legal Aspects of Business
- Digital in Business
- Brand Management
- Business and Role Plan
- Organizational Development & Change
- Family Dynamics-III
- Financial Planning & Wealth Management
General Electives
Custom Electives
A basket of general electives is offered to participants in Phase III, each elective ranging from 0.5 to 1 credit. Participants are required to choose electives totaling to 2 credits. A typical list of popular electives is given below:
- International Business
- Private Equity & Venture Capital
- International Finance
- Taxation
- E-Commerce
- Doing Business in Emerging Economies
- Behavioural Decision Theory
In addition, participants are required to choose one of the following as a Minor Elective in Phase II and another as a Major Elective in Phase III.
- Service
- Real Estate & Infrastructure
- Manufacturing
- Retail
