PGDM Admission Procedure 2016 in IIFM Mumbai

Indian Institute of Financial Management - Mumbai

Indian Institute of Financial Management-IIFM Mumbai is India's first integrated higher education institute in the domain of management and financial education. Started by top banker's and industry leaders, Indian Institute of Financial Management-IIFM Mumbai has the distinction of marrying education to employment that no institute has done earlier.

The institute of Financial Management-IIFM Mumbai is located at B-13, 5th Floor, Aver Plaza, Link Road, Andheri (W), Mumbai.

The institute offers post Graduate Program in Management, Executive Post Graduate Program in Management, International Graduate Program in Management, Dual Degree (PGPM/MS Law), Certification in Wealth Management, Certification if Insurance Management and Certification in Financial Planning.

The institute was also observed last year when IEDRA (Indian Economic Development & Research Association) awarded IIFM for the greatest contribution to the corporate sector. This award was presented after considering more than 1000 institutes across India. To build world class centers of excellence in all aspects of financial & management education, establishing quality standards that grow to serve as the benchmarks of distinction in the financial & management education industry, internationally. 

Infrastructure / Teaching Facilities:

IIFM has campuses currently in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Indore, Rohtak and Pune. The facilities offered in these are extensive including wifi libraries, auditoriums and well stocked libraries. VC facilities allow the students to correspond and network with their colleagues / batch mates in other locations, including some international faculty in the USA. Large classrooms and auditorium backed with a tie-up with leading speakers / academicians will pave the way for ongoing sessions with the academia as well as professionals.

Programs Offered:

• PGPM + MBA in partnership with AAFM
• Executive PGPM + MBA in partnership with AAFM
• Dual degree MBA + MS Law from IIFM & TJSL
• IGPM - International Graduate Program in Management + BBA

PGPM + MBA in partnership with AAFM:

This is a Post Graduate Program in management (PGPM) from IIFM with internationally accredited certifications from the global education giant, AAFM (American Academy of Financial Management) based in LA, USA.

PGPM students go through an intensive two years program which combines the best faculty from India & overseas, along with a curriculum that is vetted by some of the best educationists and industry people globally. The program also includes professional education programs from AAFM, USA that are invaluable.

Dual degree MBA + MS Law from IIFM & TJSL:

IIFM has a two years dual degree PGPM/MS Law program with the world famous Thomas Jefferson School of Law, based at San Diego, California in the USA. This is the first such joint degree, and has several advantages attached with it. It is usually apt for students who are looking for a career in corporate law.

IGPM - International Graduate Program in Management + BBA:

International Graduate Program in Management (IGPM) – 3 years IIFM’s IGPM is a three-year fulltime course that is designed to give rise to future professionals with a global outlook. The importance of global management cannot be overstated in today's competitive economy, as it is the strength behind responsible positive economic, political and social change. To meet the challenges of today's dynamic global market, managers must possess the ability to lead global organizations, apply relevant business knowledge and work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

This course also keeps in mind the needs of the industry where the students would ultimately find employment, and, therefore, has a completely different approach to learning as compared to other graduate programs.

The fact that IIFM already runs post graduate programs in management, positions it uniquely to address the requirements of a graduate program. In fact, the students of IIFMs IGPM program have significant exposure to various facets that are usually covered at the post graduate level. This translates into the IGPM program being more experiential than simply academic.

The IGPM is divided into 6 semesters spread over 3 years.

Executive Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM):

IIFM offers a two years part time Executive Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) for working executives to take their career to new heights. When existing managers pursue the IIFM Executive PGPM, they learn to think differently about themselves, their career, and their life. They get much more than business fundamentals - they get the collective knowledge of renowned faculty within a collaborative environment. They learn new ways to think about their existing problems.

This is a Post Graduate Program in management (PGPM) from IIFM with internationally accredited certifications from the global education giant, AAFM (American Academy of Financial Management) based in LA, USA. The value and course content of this program is the same as our full time program. The only difference is the course delivery mechanism which is in line with the time/academic requirements of a working manager. This program is offered during the weekend.

Specialized Financial Management Courses (6 Months)

Eligibility Criteria:

A recognized bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate

Admission Process:

• It comprises the following key steps
• Evaluation of Score cards from CAT, MAT, GMAT, GSAT, CET and any state conducted/university conducted tests).
• Documentation verification
• Admission fee payment

Important Notes:

• If you do not have any of the above score cards you may contact the admissions department for an alternate evaluation by IIFM.
• In Group discussion (GD), the average size of the groups is 6-8 people. Duration is 10-15 minutes. Candidates will be evaluated on their personality, group behavior, quick thinking, confidence & communication, leadership skills etc
• In Panel interview (PI), candidates will be evaluated on general awareness, aptitude, focus, and specific strengths
• Documents required for verification are originals & Xerox copies of their graduation certificates, Class XII/ Class X certificates, birth certificate and 3 recent passport size photographs
• For the detailed admission protocol, please refer to the admission form. This can be obtained from any of our centers or downloaded from here