Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA) in Operations Management at MIT School of Distance Education

If you are looking at Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA) in Operations Management, MIT School of Distance Education runs it as a 21-24 month, full-time postgraduate course. Fees for the full course come to ₹65,000 – ₹85,000.

At its core, the programme covers operations planning, supply chain, logistics and quality management.

MIT School of Distance Education is a other institute, founded in 2005. This page brings together what is on record for this course at MIT School of 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 operations planning, supply chain, logistics and quality management. Typical first jobs: operations, supply-chain or logistics roles.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask MIT School of 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 MIT School of Distance Education as a group.

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

To be considered for Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA) in Operations Management, 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 MIT School of 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 MIT School of Distance Education 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.

MIT School of Distance Education runs 15 PGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• PGDM Material Management
• Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA) in Finance Management
• PGDM in Operations Management
• PGDM in Project Management
• PGDM in Finance Management
• Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA) in Marketing Management
• PGDM in Banking and Financial Services
• PGDM in Information Technology Management
• PGDM in Marketing Management
• PGDM Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA) in Human Resource Management
• PGDM in Human Resource Management
• Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA) in Information Technology
• PGDM in Construction and Project Management

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

• Are you genuinely interested in operations planning? You will spend 21-24 months on it.
• Can you manage ₹65,000 – ₹85,000 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does MIT School of Distance Education compare with other colleges offering PGD?