Q1: What is PGDM-IB and how is it different from a regular PGDM?
A: PGDM-IB is a 2-year, AICTE-approved, NBA-accredited program with AIU MBA equivalence, focused on international business. Unlike the general PGDM, it offers a dual specialization — students major in International Business plus either Finance or Marketing — and carries a heavier core-course load (33 core courses )to cover trade, global finance, and cross-border operations.
Q2: What specializations can I choose in PGDM-IB?
A: Students choose International Business paired with either Finance or Marketing as their second major.
Q3: How long has JIMS Rohini offered the PGDM-IB program?
A: JIMS Rohini has offered the PGDM-IB program since 2010.
Q4: What is the course structure of PGDM-IB?
A: The PGDM-IB course structure includes 33 core courses, 7 elective courses, 2 open electives, and a summer internship of 8–12 weeks.
Q5: What career opportunities does PGDM-IB lead to?
A: Roles in international trade and customs management, export/import management, logistics coordination, international business consulting, marketing management, and international finance consulting — across sectors like banking, logistics, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, e-commerce, and shipping.
Q6: Who should apply for PGDM-IB?
A: Graduates from Commerce, Science, Arts, BBA, B.Tech, Hotel Management, or Fashion Design backgrounds interested in export-import, logistics, banking, or foreign exchange; early-career professionals aiming for senior roles; and candidates interested in international business research.
Q7: Does PGDM-IB offer international exposure?
A: Yes — through foreign academic and corporate visits, biannual exporters' meets and knowledge symposiums, dry port visits, and international placement opportunities alongside domestic ones.
Q8: Is PGDM-IB equivalent to an MBA?
A: Yes. It is AICTE-approved, NBA-accredited, and has AIU equivalence to an MBA degree, the same recognition as the general PGDM.