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Q1: Is this Institute Recognized?

The Institute is recognized by AICTE, New Delhi and affiliated to University of Mumbai. Rev. Brother Paulus Moritz of Germany has founded the Congregation of the Franciscan Brothers in the year 1901 with the vision of reaching out to the poor and the less privileged.In the year 2002 the Society established ‘St. Francis Institute of Management & Research’ (SFIMAR); to impart quality education in the field of Business Management.

Q2: Is PGDM (General Management) Program Recognized?

Yes. This PGDM Program is Approved & Recognized by AICTE, New Delhi and DTE, Maharashtra.

Q3: What is the duration of the Program?

This PGDM Program is a two years full time.

Q4: What are the Eligibility Criteria for these course?

a) A candidates must have passed a Three Years Bachelor’s degree examination with minimum of 50% in any faculty of Mumbai University or an examination recognized by Mumbai University as equivalent thereto.

b) Candidate must have appeared for MAH CET, CAT, MAT, ATMA, XAT, GMAT, CMAT.

Q5: What are the program timings?

Learners will have to spend everyday 8 to 10 hours for their contact sessions and /or filed visit etc.

Q6: Are there any specialization offered?

This PGDM program is a unique ‘Three Dimensional’ program

Q7: What do you mean by ‘Three Dimensional’ Program?

This PGDM Program offers ‘Functional Specialization’, ‘Sectorial Specialization’ & also provides opportunities for imbibing transformational leadership qualities in a student for societal development.

Q8: Which are the Functional Specializations proposed to be offered?

The functional specialization proposed to be offered are, (subject to adequate number of students opting for specific specialization)

  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Human Resources Management
  • Operations
  • Systems

Q9: Which are the Sectorial Specializations proposed to be offered?

The Sectorial specialization proposed to be offered are, (subject to adequate number of students opting for specific specialization)

  • Financial Markets
  • Banking & Insurance
  • Retail Management
  • International Business
  • Logistics & Supply Chain Management
  • Tourism Management
  • Telecom Management
  • Construction & Infrastructure Management

Q10: What is the Structure of the PGDM Program?

This PGDM is a Two Years Full time Program consisting of 5 terms.

Q11: How would be the arrangement of these Terms?

The PGDM Program is divided into six trimester as under

TRIMESTER THEME NO. OF COURSES MARKS NO OF HOURS
1 BUILDING BLOCKS OF MANAGEMENT 7 700 420
2 PRIMER TO SPECIALIZATIONS 6 600 360
3 FUNCTIONAL SPECIALIZATIONS 7 700 420
4 SECTORIAL SPECIALIZATION 9 900 540
5 TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP 6 600 360
6 INDUSTRY IMMERSION 5 500 300
  Total 40 4000 2400

Q12: What is the teaching methodology?

We believe in “Andragogy” and not “Pedagogy”. In pedagogy emphasis is on transmitting the content, whereas Andragogy facilitates the acquisition of content. We encourage learner to identify their learning needs and help them achieve those needs, in short Student Centric. Learning programs are organized around life application, in other words Performance Centric. Learning in this PGDM program will be Active rather than Passive. Specific tools are:

  • Problem Solving through Case Studies.
  • Outbound Training / Live Projects / Business Modelling and Analytics
  • Simulation Labs
  • Business Plan
  • Learning through Movies & Films
  • Self Managed Teams
  • Brain Storming House
  • Business News Discussion & Analysis
  • Shadowing Assignments
  • Research Projects
  • Parents-Learner-Institute-Industry Interface

Q13: What is the Evaluation System?

Every Learner will be evaluated both on objective basis and subjective basis as under

  Particulars Weightage
1. Term End Examination 50
2. Continuous Evaluation 50
  Total 100

Q14: How is this PGDM different form MBA/MMS or other PGDM Program?

The selected few differentiators of this PGDM Program are,

  • Most contemporary syllabus designed in consultation with industry and academic experts
  • One entire Term dedicated to Academia-Industry Integrated Internship
  • A term dedicated to Societal Sensitivity and Add-on Skill development through various training programs & certifications such as Advance Excel, SPSS, NCFM, RAI, etc
  • Holistic Learning & Development of Leadership Traits
  • Three dimensional program
  • Intensive Learner Centric & Performance Centric

Q15: Does Institute offer Placements to PGDM candidates?

The institute has an active Career Management Centre headed by an experienced Placement Officer and dedicated placement executives who continuously interact with company and organizes Campus Placements. As of today more than 200 companies have recruited our students in various capacities.

Q16: Does institute has any Alumni?

Yes. SFIMAR is a ten year old (rather we would say young & vibrant) management institute. It has an Alumni Association with a strong network of more than 700 ex-students rather managers working in distinguished positions in the industry.

Q17: What Original documents do I require during my Inverview process?

Following ORIGIONAL documents are required during Personal Interview.

  • Written Test Score Card – If original score card is not available at the time of interview, please bring printout of online registration/score card
  • Class X Mark sheet
  • Class XII Mark sheet
  • Last Year Graduation Mark sheet (If you are appearing for final year exams, provide with latest exam Mark sheet)
  • Convocation Degree and Passing Certificate
  • Work Experience Certificate as applicable
  • Extra-Curricular Activities if any (District Level, State level, National level etc.)

Q18: Do you have Hostel Facility?

Institute has in campus hostel facility. For that Monthly rent is Rs. 5500/- approx excluding mess charges.

Q19: What is the placement Record of last batch?

Highest Salary – INR 8.0 LPA

Average Salary – INR 4.5 LPA

Q20: Do we have Domestic Industy Visit and field visit?

Institute is organising Field Visit, Domestic Industry and international industry visit for the students.

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