PG Diploma in Accounting and Finance at Madras University Distance Education

If you are looking at PG Diploma in Accounting and Finance, Madras University Distance Education in Chennai runs it as a 1-year, full-time postgraduate course. The total fee on record is ₹6,400 – ₹12,400, which works out to about ₹6,000 a year.

At its core, the programme covers corporate finance, financial markets, accounting and investment analysis.

Madras University Distance Education is a private institute, founded in 1981. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Madras University Distance Education — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most PGD programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means corporate finance, financial markets, accounting and investment analysis. Typical first jobs: financial analyst, banking or investment roles.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Madras University Distance Education for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to PGD programmes at Madras University Distance Education as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Madras University Distance Education before you pay anything.

To be considered for PG Diploma in Accounting and Finance, you usually need a bachelor's degree in a related subject.

Admission to this kind of course is usually on merit in the qualifying exam. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Madras University Distance Education's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above.
2. Keep your qualifying-exam marksheet ready; seats are filled on merit.
3. Apply to Madras University Distance Education on its website (www.ideunom.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2023) show a placement rate of 84% and a highest package of ₹35 lakh at Madras University Distance Education. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Madras University Distance Education runs 19 PGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• PG Diploma in Information Security and Cyber Law
• PG Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Discontinued (Feb 2022)- PG Diploma in Computer Science
• Discontinued (Feb 2022)- PG Diploma in Shipping and Port Management
• PG Diploma in Taxation, Finance and Investment
• PG Diploma in Yoga
• PG Diploma in Labour Law
• Discontinued (Feb 2022)- PG Diploma in Urban Planning and Management
• PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights
• PG Diploma in Hospital Management
• PG Diploma in Functional Arabic
• PG Diploma in Teaching Methodology in Music
• Discontinued (Feb 2022)- PG Diploma in Public Relations
• Discontinued (Feb 2022)- PG Diploma in Export and Import Management
• PG Diploma in Police Administration
• PG Diploma in Human Resource Management
• PG Diploma in Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences
• PG Diploma in Financial Management

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in corporate finance? You will spend 1 year on it.
• Can you manage ₹6,400 – ₹12,400 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Madras University Distance Education compare with other colleges offering PGD in and around Chennai?