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AICTE Approved · Batch Commences October 2026

PGDM
Working Professionals

Flexible. Fast-Paced. Future-Ready.

A rigorous, AICTE-approved 18-month Post Graduate Diploma in Management designed for ambitious professionals — delivered during evenings and weekends for zero career disruption.

18 Months Zero Career Break AICTE Approved PGDM Gurugram Campus 84 Credits
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Programme at a Glance

18 Months
4 Terms — Zero Career Break
20 Courses
All Elective — Career Track from Day 1
4 Certifications
NPTEL/SWAYAM + Bloomberg/KPMG/SHRM
Global Immersion
Dubai · Singapore · Europe
Total Programme Fee
₹11.5 Lakhs
Non-Residential · Payable in 3 instalments
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Min. 3 years work experience required

#3 Top Private B-School in North India — BW Businessworld 2025 34 Years of Management Excellence 70% Faculty from IIMs & IITs 8,000+ Alumni across 169 Countries 25% Alumni in CEO/CXO Roles AICTE Approved · NBA Accredited · SAQS Accredited · AACSB Member Bloomberg Lab · GPU-Powered AI Lab Harvard Case Method — 72% Certified Faculty #3 Top Private B-School in North India — BW Businessworld 2025 34 Years of Management Excellence 70% Faculty from IIMs & IITs 8,000+ Alumni across 169 Countries 25% Alumni in CEO/CXO Roles AICTE Approved · NBA Accredited · SAQS Accredited · AACSB Member Bloomberg Lab · GPU-Powered AI Lab Harvard Case Method — 72% Certified Faculty
AICTE Approved
NBA Accredited
SAQS Accredited
AACSB Member
BGA Member
Batch Commences October 2026
34+
Years of Excellence
102
Full-Time Faculty
70%
Faculty from IIMs/IITs
72%
Harvard Case Certified Faculty
8K+
Global Alumni
169
Countries — Alumni Present
25%
Alumni in CEO/CXO Roles

Programme Overview

Engineered for Career Acceleration

India's mid-career professionals face an 'expertise ceiling' — the functional skills that built careers may be insufficient for senior leadership ahead. The FSM PGDM (Working Professionals) breaks that ceiling.

Duration
18 Months — 4 Terms 840 Total Learning Hours · 84 Credits
Mode of Delivery
Blended — Offline & Online Classes after office hours — Zero Career Disruption
Certifications
4 Certifications — 1 per Term 2 NPTEL/SWAYAM + 2 Industry (Bloomberg, KPMG, SHRM, SAS)
Global Immersion
3 Credits · 5 Days Abroad Dubai · Singapore · Europe (Paris, Frankfurt, Milan, Geneva)
Capstone Project
6 Credits — In Your Own Organisation Real-world ROI delivered to your employer from Day 1
Programme Fee
₹11.5 Lakhs — Non-Residential Payable in 3 instalments · Education loan available

Key Programme Highlights

  • AI & Analytics First
    Every course integrates AI, data analytics, and digital transformation as core competencies — not standalone electives.
  • Career Track-Based Design
    Specialised career track from Day 1 aligned to professional goals, with cross-bouquet courses for a well-rounded experience.
  • Experiential Learning in All 20 Courses
    Projects and assignments directly relevant to each participant's job role, enhanced by industry certifications and a faculty-mentored Capstone.
  • Peer-Learning from Diverse Cohort
    Manufacturing, IT, BFSI, healthcare, FMCG, and consulting professionals — the classroom becomes a live boardroom.
  • Bloomberg Lab & GPU AI Lab
    4 Bloomberg terminals + GPU-powered AI Lab — Tier-1 institutional infrastructure identical to investment bank workstations.
  • Full Alumni Status on Graduation
    8,000+ alumni across 169 countries. 25% in CEO/CXO roles. Mentorship circles and career opportunities for life.

Weekly Class Schedule

Per Term: 18 Teaching weeks + 1 Examination

Day Format Duration
Wednesday Evening Offline 3 Hours
Thursday Evening Offline 3 Hours
Saturday Evening Offline 3 Hours
Sunday Online Tutorial 2 Hours

Total: 11 contact hours per week

Credit Distribution

60
Credits
20 Courses
5 per term × 4 terms · 600 Hours
12
Credits
4 Certifications
NPTEL/SWAYAM + Industry · 120 Hours
6
Credits
Capstone Project
In own organisation · 60 Hours
6
Credits
Global + Outbound
IIP (30 hrs) + OEL Leadership Boot Camp
84
Total Credits
840 Learning Hours
4 Terms over 18 Months

Specialisations

The 4 Career Bouquets

Each bouquet is a curated set of 20 courses across 4 terms, benchmarked against leading global programmes. ~50% common curriculum for general management foundation; ~50% bouquet-specific for functional depth.

01
Finance & Capital Intelligence
Finance · Accounting · Banking · Treasury · Investment
Corporate Finance Valuation FinTech Risk Management Capital Markets
02
Marketing & Growth
Marketing · Brand · Sales · Digital · E-Commerce
Consumer Insights Digital Marketing Brand Management Neuromarketing B2B Sales
03
Supply Chain & Flow Intelligence
Logistics · SCM · Procurement · Operations · Sustainability
Supply Chain 4.0 Lean & Agile Global Sourcing Green SCM SCM Analytics
04
Strategy & Consulting
Strategy · Consulting · General Management · Entrepreneurship
Corporate Strategy Strategic Alliances Design Thinking Family Business CESIM Simulation

Certifications

Four Certifications — One per Term

In addition to 20 elective courses, each participant completes 4 certifications (3 credits · 30 hours each) across all four terms.

Terms 1 & 2 — NPTEL / SWAYAM (Select 2)
  • Marketing Analytics — digital marketing metrics, customer analytics, campaign measurement
  • Spreadsheets for Managers — advanced Excel and data analysis for managerial decision-making
  • Data Analytics using Python — programming for analysis, visualisation, and business insights
  • Statistical Analysis — applied statistics for business research and decision-making
  • Software Project Management — Agile frameworks, project estimation, IT governance
  • HR Analytics — workforce data analytics, predictive attrition, and people metrics
Terms 3 & 4 — Industry Certifications (Select 2)
  • Six Sigma Green / Black Belt (KPMG) — process improvement and quality management
  • SAS Certification — statistical analysis and data management
  • Bloomberg Terminal Course — financial data, analysis, and fixed income fundamentals
  • Bloomberg Sustainable Finance / ESG Certificate — green bonds, ESG investment analysis
  • Google Analytics Certification — web analytics, digital traffic analysis
  • NISM Certificate — securities market fundamentals (SEBI/NISM requirements)
  • SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP — HR professional and senior leadership certification

Global Immersion Programme

International Exposure at Elite B-Schools

The IIP is an integral component carrying 3 credits and 30 hours — providing cross-cultural leadership exposure and access to an international peer network.

🇦🇪 Dubai 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇫🇷 Paris, France 🇩🇪 Frankfurt, Germany 🇮🇹 Milan, Italy 🇫🇷 Rennes, France 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
Partner Institution Location Academic Strengths Accreditations
ESSEC Business School Paris, France Top 15 in Europe; Finance, Luxury Management, Strategy FT European B-Schools Ranked
National University of Singapore (NUS) Singapore Asia-Pacific premier; Finance, Technology, Asian Business FT Globally Ranked
Nanyang Business School (NTU) Singapore Quantitative Finance, Analytics, Asia-Pacific Markets AACSB & EQUIS
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management Frankfurt, Germany Digital Finance, Risk Management, FinTech Europe's leading Finance School
SDA Bocconi School of Management Milan, Italy Top 10 in Europe; Fashion/Luxury, Design-Driven Leadership EQUIS & AACSB
ESC Rennes School of Business Rennes, France International Business, Intercultural Management AACSB Accredited
UNITAR (UN Institute for Training) Geneva, Switzerland Global Governance, Sustainability, SDG Policy UN-Affiliated

Who Should Apply

Built for Ambitious Professionals

Designed for employed professionals with minimum 3 years of managerial or supervisory experience who seek to significantly advance their career without stepping away.

🎯
Mid-to-Senior Managers & High-Potential Achievers
Ambitious professionals ready to break the expertise ceiling, accelerate their path to senior management, and transition into C-suite leadership positions.
⚙️
Functional Specialists & Tech Professionals
HR, Finance, Marketing, Operations, IT, or engineering professionals pivoting from niche technical expertise into broad cross-functional and strategic business leadership roles.
🏢
Entrepreneurs & Family Business Leaders
Business owners focused on professionalising operations, establishing strong governance structures, and scaling organisations using formal management frameworks.
🌐
Globally-Oriented Professionals
Leaders seeking international business exposure, cross-border leadership capabilities, and access to an elite global alumni network spanning 169 countries.

Rankings & Recognition

Nationally Acclaimed

#3
Top Private B-Schools in North India
BW Businessworld 2025
#18
Top B-Schools in India (Overall)
BW Businessworld
#27
Top B-Schools in India
MBA Universe 2026
#59
Overall National Ranking
NIRF 2025

Teaching Infrastructure

Tier-1 Facilities

Bloomberg Lab — 4 Dedicated Terminals
Real-time financial data, market analytics, news feeds, and economic research — identical to investment bank workstations.
AI & Data Analytics Lab (GPU-Powered)
High-performance GPU workstations for hands-on ML model training, GenAI application development, and data science projects.
Smart Classrooms with Interactive Panels
Acoustically designed smart classrooms with HD projectors, interactive panels, and 1,500 Mbps campus Wi-Fi.
Digital Library — 28,200+ e-Books & 13 Databases
ABI/INFORM, EBSCO Business Source Elite, Eikon-Refinitiv, CMIE Prowess, Passport-Euromonitor, NVivo, Web of Science, Scopus, Turnitin.
Harvard Business Publishing Platform
Full Harvard Business Publishing case access for all courses. The Case Method is the primary pedagogy for the programme.
Campus Management System
Dedicated portal for participants, faculty, and alumni — assignments, grades, events, and career services in one place.

Messages from Leadership

Words from Our Directors

FORE School of Management has consistently equipped professionals to lead through complexity. With state-of-the-art infrastructure, a distinguished faculty pool, and a curriculum regularly revised to stay closely aligned with industry requirements, our AICTE-approved PGDM Working Professional Programme is built for the demands of today's corporate world.

SV
Dr. Subir Verma
Director, FORE School of Management

Strategically located in Cyber City — one of India's most dynamic corporate hubs — our Gurugram campus places you in the middle of the action, enabling real-time industry engagement and professional networking throughout your programme.

SB
Dr. Sanghamitra Buddhapriya
Dean & Campus Director, FSM Gurugram

The best learning happens when it connects directly to where you are in your career and where you want to go. Classes scheduled during evenings and weekends ensure minimal disruption to your professional commitments — letting you learn while you earn and apply new thinking from Day 1.

SM
Prof. Saurabh Mittal
Programme Chair, PGDM (Working Professionals)

Admissions

How to Apply

Eligibility Criteria
Qualification Bachelor's Degree (min. 3 years) from a recognised university — 50% marks (45% for reserved categories)
Work Experience Minimum 3 years full-time post-qualification managerial / supervisory experience
Entrance Test
Valid score in any of:
CAT XAT CMAT GMAT GRE FAT
Selection Criteria & Weightage
  • Entrance Test Score (CAT / XAT / CMAT / GMAT / GRE / FAT)
  • Academic Performance (Undergraduate / Postgraduate Degree)
  • Personal Interview
  • Work Experience
  • Diversity (Sports, Extra-Curriculars, Academic, Gender)
Programme Fee
₹11.5 Lakhs
Non-Residential · Total 18-Month Programme Fee
  • ₹5,000 Security Deposit (fully refundable on completion)
  • ₹3,000 Library Security Deposit (fully refundable)
  • ₹2,000 Journal / Case Study Subscription
  • ₹5,000 Student Activities Charges
  • Payable in 3 instalments over 18 months
  • Education loans available via partner banks
Key Dates
October 2026
Batch Commencement

Applications are open. Seats are limited — early application is strongly advised.

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Get in Touch

Advance Without Pausing.
Lead Without Limits.

FORE School of Management invites applications from high-potential working professionals committed to significantly advancing their leadership capabilities and transforming their organisations.

Delhi Campus
"Adhitam Kendra" B-18, Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi – 110016
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Plot No. 47, Sector-32, Gurugram – 122001, Haryana
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