Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Aided Management (PGDCM)- Core Curriculum
The programme covers the following spheres of learning: (a) understanding different domains of organizations and related functional areas of management; (b) understanding the role of ICT in Management; (c) understanding of ICT enabled enterprise systems; and (d) understanding tools and methodologies of business analytics with the aim of using data creatively for better decision making.
In the revised course structure effective from academic year 2008-09, all compulsory courses get over in the first year. The list of compulsory courses is developed around the following five Building Blocks: (i) understanding the basics of disciplines and functions of business management; (ii) understanding human and organization behavior; (iii) understanding the environment and society; (iv) knowing ICT tools well; and (v) knowing application areas of ICT. The core curriculum develops essential skills and knowledge in the areas of economics, organisation behaviour, finance and accounting, management control, marketing, human resource management, information systems and quantitative methods.
In the second year, the students choose electives from functional and ICT-related areas. In addition, they also complete a year long industry/research project on an ICT-related topic. An ICT-related course or topic is one that either dwells on an ICT or discusses usage of ICT in one or more functional area.
Following is a list of termwise and departmentwise list of courses taught in the first year:
| Group | Term I | Term II | Term III |
| Finance & Control | Corporate Financial Reporting & Analysis | Cost Management | Corporate Finance |
| Behavioral Sciences | Behavioral Sciences I | Behavioral Sciences II | |
| Marketing | Marketing Management I | ||
| Economics | Microeconomics | Macroeconomics | India & the World Economy |
| Operations Management | Statistics for Management | Operations Research | Production and Operations Management |
| Management Information Systems | Emerging Information Technologies | Business decision modelling Business Intelligence Tools & Techniques I |
Business intelligence Tools and Techniques II |
| Strategic Management | Strategic Management | ||
| Human Resources Management | Human Resources Management | ||
| Public Policy and Management | Indian Legal System | ||
| Inter-disciplinary | ICT for development | ICT for organizational effectiveness | |
| Qualifying Non-credit courses | Qualifying Mathematics Managerial Communication I Basic IT Skills |
Managerial Communication II | Business Ethics |