Insights on PGDM Course Selection for Telecom Management and Career Impact

Hello sir,

I am Vivek Jaiswal, an E&T engineer. Last time (7 months ago), I posted a question and received many valuable pieces of advice and help from your members. Now, I am going to pursue a PGDM course in telecom management from a Pune-based institute. Is there any difference between a PGDM and an MBA course? How will it affect my future career?

Please provide me with some suggestions or tips.

Hi Vivek,

According to the University Grants Commission Act, universities and university-level institutions, including deemed universities, alone can award MBA and related degrees. The institutions outside the university system can award postgraduate diplomas.

All institutions offering PG programs in management should obtain the approval of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). PG Diplomas in Business Administration/Management awarded by very few institutions are approved by the AICTE or recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) as equivalent to the corresponding master's degree/MBA. Deemed universities can also offer MBA or Master's Degree in Management. The AIU is the appropriate authority for granting recognition.

The reputation of the institution within the industry, the quality of the faculty, infrastructure, placement record, location of the institute, etc. are the factors that need to be taken into account before choosing a master's program or a PG diploma.

It is not important whether you pursue PGDM or MBA. The institution where you are studying is of paramount importance and enhances your employability.

Those who pass out from reputed institutes get better job opportunities in multinational companies in the executive/managerial posts.

IIMs, Xavier Labour Relations Institutes (XLRI), Jamshedpur, Xavier Institute of Management (XIM), Bhubaneswar, Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (Andheri West) Mumbai, Barathidasan Institute of Management (BIM) Tiruchirapalli, etc., are some of the top institutes offering PG programs in management.

I will check out and advise you on the telecom management course in a couple of days.

Regards,

AJ

My friends are also doing PGDM there. They say that "placement is good." I want to know how this type of institute can affect our career positively and negatively.

Hi Vivek,

The problem with joining an institute that doesn't have AICTE approval is as good as tutoring yourself with a private person and getting a certificate from them. None of the workplaces consider this an authentic certificate. However, these places are good for improving your knowledge. In case your friend mentions they have good placement, I would still recommend you to get in touch with the alumni and inquire how this course has helped their careers. Generally, people are happy to help. You can obtain the contact information of alumni from the college career placement cell.

These certificates are also not valid if you are planning to go abroad. Meanwhile, continue to search for a college that has government approval.

Sir,

I am in the same state as Vivek. Even I have graduated with a B.Tech in Electronics and Telecommunication. I have been searching for an institute in my state that offers a Telecom PGDM. It claims to be registered with the National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET), Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Government of India.

Is this registration sufficient compared to AICTE approval? Will it assist me in advancing my career? What roles can I expect to secure in the Telecom industry?

The course syllabus includes:

- Introduction to Telecom Management
- Network Management
- Telecom Policies & Technology
- Telecom Marketing
- Telecom Services and Information Security
- Internetworking technology
- E-commerce - Definition
- Telecom Business Engineering and Business application
- Future Trends in Telecommunications

Please respond promptly.

Hello Vivek,

Whatever Thinkjobs has said is very detailed, and I hope you are clear now. If not, ping me. 😉