About ISDM
ISDM was founded in 2016 to establish the domain of development management as distinctly different from business management or public administration and to enable social purpose organisations to impact the population scale.
About PGP-DM
The PGP-DM is tailored to empower young changemakers to drive positive change. It is a distinct blend of development perspectives and management principles.
Why PGP-DM?
The social sector needs leaders and managers who can design sustainable interventions to create impact at scale. The PGP-DM equips students with professional management skills and knowledge to handle the complexities and challenges of the social sector.
Program Overview
The PGP-DM program is divided into 8 terms, and it includes corporate social responsibility and sustainability, economic reasoning and public policy, intervention design for social impact, fund raising, monitoring and evaluation, technology for social impact at scale, network and partnerships, and concepts of social work. In just 11 months, you can attain complete mastery in different electives and get ready to lead high-impact organizations.
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Curriculum and Program Structure
The postgraduate program in development management is the only 11-month program globally that blends development ideas with management theories. It combines in-class sessions with collaborative group work and a field component. The program aims to develop a cadre of social sector professionals who can design interventions and build, lead, and manage organisations for sustainable social impact at scale.
Salient Features
- Understanding Society and Development
- Design of Interventions for Social Impact
- Curated Development Management Courses
- In addition, two modules run throughout the year in both formal classroom sessions and workshop mode
- Personal Mastery for Development Leadership
- Writing in the Discipline
Course Duration
49 weeks: PGP-DM is divided into 8 Terms of an average of 6 weeks each
- Terms 1 and 2: Focus on the Knowing component: This course is intended to build a deep understanding of development and prepare one to be an authentic development professional.
- Two-week Realising India immersion: This two-week immersion in a district enables the student to engage with ground realities from multiple perspectives.
- Term 3 follows with the question, “What will I do about what I saw and felt on the ground? How can I intervene to bring change?” The Term delves into the nuts and bolts of intervention design by adopting a unique approach anchored in a systems approach.
- Terms 4 to 8: Focus on management – the what and how of managing a Social Purpose Organisation and customised development management courses.
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Eligibility Criteria
Graduates from any stream, whether working professionals or freshers (with a minimum of 60% marks in 10th and 12th boards), who are interested in pursuing a career and creating an impact in the social sector should apply for our PGP-DM program
Faculty
ISDM has a reputable faculty from diverse backgrounds with vast interdisciplinary experience in management and development. ISDM students are exposed to thought leaders and influencers from the industry and people with wide and varied profiles and have the unique opportunity to interact and work with them at ISDM.
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Financial Aid & Scholarship
- Financial Assistance: ISDM offers students in need the option of deferred payment, which is payable in easy, interest-free instalments.
- Scholarships: ISDM awards scholarships to deserving candidates to support their participation in PGP-DM. Contact ISDM’s counsellor to learn about the eligibility, process, and selection criteria.
Placement
The students of our programs are well prepared to take on various roles in social purpose organisations, start their own for-impact organisations, and eventually take on senior leadership and management responsibilities. Our learning programs empower Development Managers to synergise Samaaj, Sarkaar, and Bazaar in framing their responses to development-related challenges. Check more details here!
How to Apply?
Interested candidates can directly apply through this link.
Deadline
The application deadline is May 30, 2024.
FAQs
What is this program for?
Graduates from any stream, whether working professionals or freshers (with minimum of 60% marks in 10th and 12th boards), who are interested in pursuing a career and creating an impact in the social sector should apply for our PGP-DM program.
What is the minimum qualification is required?
The minimum eligibility criteria for applying is an undergraduate degree in any discipline. This includes recent graduates, working professionals, as well as students in their final year (completing their Bachelor’s programs within July 2024).
Is prior work experience in mandatory?
No, it is not mandatory to have previous professional experience to be eligible to apply. However, it is recommended that you have some amount of professional or volunteering experience, as it gives you an edge for selection.
Can I pursue this program online, or while I am working?
No. The PGP-DM is a full-time on-campus program, and cannot be pursued online, or while working. Given the rigorous and highly collaborative nature of the program, all students are required to attend classes in person, at all times.
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