Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship (XIME) Bangalore

XIME Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) is 2 years full time AICTE approved programme which is rated MBA equivalent as per Association of Indian Universities (AIU). XIME PGDM Curriculum is reviewed and updated at regular intervals in consultation with industry leaders, alumni, students, and faculty. 

XIME curriculum includes some of the best aspects of management studies from across the world and ensures not only a broad business perspective but also a depth of knowledge. The PGDM curriculum offers a unique approach with credits for subjects that require a more practical and hands-on approach. For example: subjects like Contemporary Business Environment, CSR and Environmental Sustainability in Business, Entrepreneurship etc. XIME applies Case method using Harvard Business School case studies and offers Opportunities to take part in XIME’s Exchange Programme with Institutes across the world.

The ‘Learning Circle’ course at XIME helps induct new students to the field of management. It enables global outlook and promotes a spirit of entrepreneurship, inculcates human values and societal orientation, develops soft skills, leadership skills, written and oral communication skills. The programme gives exposure to a foreign language (French / German / Spanish). The programme also offers exposure to the live projects (optional) and ‘On-the-job’ training through a two-month industry internship.

XIME PGDM Programme is based on Trimester system and the Course coverage in the First year covers Foundation courses in management and in second year it covers Electives, core courses, environmental and integrative courses. After the first year students have to go for SIP - Summer Internship Programme aimed at providing industrial experience to students. XIME also offers SUPA, Socially Useful and Productive Activity, which is a mandatory social internship to help students understand management issues of NGOs, Small Industries & Local Bodies which provide opportunities for appreciation of social issues. The summer internship programme (SIP) is an integral part of the course curriculum. Students can also work on live projects along with their academic activities. In its PGDM programme, XIME offers specializations in Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Operations & IT and Analytics.