This year, the PGDM programme allows aspirants to opt for two
specialisations at the application stage itself.
Naming two options at the application stage itself means that
aspirants who are not shortlisted for the first option will be considered
for the second option. The outcome of the first option will have no
bearing on the process for considering the applicant for the second
option.
This benefits applicants because sometime there is a mismatch
between the applicant's preference and the profile desired for that
specialisation. Sometimes, aspirants rush into applying for a
specialisation on perceptions of the self or of the market that may not
hold out. So a second option may help aspirants get a second chance,
as it were, under a different specialisation. Also, the Institute will not
lose out on a potential good student.
Classroom Diversity
SPJIMR's PGDM class is a blend of fresh graduates and experienced
professionals. The PGDM class of 2013-2015 has the highest
percentage of non-engineers amongst the top B-schools in India.
Women constitute more than 40% of the class. The class has doctors,
architects, designers and a good number of CAs as well. Students with
varied interests like music, drama, arts, sports, photography etc –
make for an accomplished group that supports a rich learning
experience.” The topper of the Class of 2013 was a graduate in Fashion
Technology.
Facebook Group
The student community has a Facebook Group which the aspirants
can join to interact with SPJIMR students and get their admission
related queries answered:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/spjimraspirants14/
“At SPJIMR, we are at the forefront of thought
leadership on what qualities will constitute leaders for the
new age. And we believe diversity in the classroom is
critical to peer-learning.”
– Dr. Atish Chattopadhyay,
Deputy Director, PGDM
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