Q. Is it recognized by AICTE?
=> Yes, it is recognised by AICTE, Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India.
Q. Can I complete the course on a part-time basis?
=> No, it is a full-time course of 2 years.
Q. Is PGDM equivalent to MBA?
=> Yes, it is equivalent to MBA. Moreover, PGDM has wider scope as it can customize the course structure with alignment to current market trend providing adequate knowledge to become industry ready.
Q. What is the eligibility criterion?
- => Graduation with 50% for General students and 45% for SC/ST candidates from any recognized University and must have qualified a national level entrance test.
Q. What is the selection process?
- => After completing the eligibility criterion, based on valid score of CAT / MAT / XAT / ATMA / CMAT/ OJEE and the information provided in their applications, shortlisted candidates are called for GD/PI. On satisfactory performance in assessment process, admission is confirmed to them through official channels.
Q. What is the infrastructure at the institute like?
- => State of the art computer labs, well equipped librarywith industry reports, international and national journals along with access to DELNET online library, periodicals, CDs and video cassettes, air-conditioned smart class rooms equipped with the latest audio-visual facilities to support smart classrooms, wi-fi campus, separate hostels for both boys and girls inside the college premises, gym facility, canteen&cafeteria, 24/7 power backup, etc.
Q. What is the faculty pool of the Institute?
=> The faculties at Affinity Business School comprises of academicians having expertise in various domains of management and practising professionals from industries with proven experience in their respective fields.
Q. How many internships or industrial visits a student can expect during the course of their study?
- => One Internship after the completion of 1st year, Regular industrial visits, One study-tour.
Q. What kind of Summer Internships do students get?
- => Affinity Business School has dedicated training and placement cell which facilitates students in requisite training/grooming and suitable placement. On completion of third trimester, they go for a 6-8 week of summer internship programme. In addition, students do live projects with industry, go for industrial visits etc. Thus, industry exposure is ongoing and diverse.
Q. Where do PGDM students get placed?
- => On completing the PGDM Programme, students get placed in corporate sector and other organisations in private and public sector. Some of the reputed companies associated with our college are: AXIS Bank, TATA AIG, Godrej, IIFL, HDFC Bank, HAL, SAIL, UB Group, Coca-Cola, Vedanta, Vodafone, Cease Fire, Flipkart, Amazon, Brandscape and the list goes on.
Q. Placement Records
- =>The alumni of Affinity Business School are working in reputed business organisations in India and abroad. All the eligible students participating in the placement process get multiple placement offers.
Q. What about hostel accommodation?
- =>The Institute has separate hostels for boys and girls. There are provisions for AC and Non-AC rooms.
Q. Does the Institute offer any Loans / Financial Assistance through Banks?
- =>The Institute facilitates students in getting bank loan by providing necessary documents.
Q. What is the Teaching Methodology you follow for Education Program?
=>Pedagogical tools are matched with the needs of the individual program and emphasize on active participation rather than passive assimilation. The basic tilt towards the case study is the major tool which gives the concept clarity to the students. It is supplemented by group exercises, role plays, games lectures and presentations by the participants. The students are encouraged to actively participate in college events, entrepreneur projects with discussion forums.
- => In each module it is compulsory to have 2 guest speakers. Therefore, in a trimesterminimum 5-6experts address the students.
Q. Which are the core areas covered during PGDM?
- => Refer the syllabus provided in our website.
Q. Are the syllabus and study materials updated as per the industry standards? If yes, name a few.
- => Yes, as a standard practice at Affinity, contents of all the courses are reviewed before the start of the given session. The faculty members use diverse source of information to ensure the industrial requisite and relevance of the content and connect it with the overall curriculum. Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, SAP ERP, Data Science, E-commerce, Green Marketing are some of the trending topics covered here.
Q. What are the projects and assignments based and assessed on?
- => All the details pertaining to assessment including project and assignment are explained in the session plan along-with proper monitoring by faculties.
Q. What is the level of rigour of the course?
=> The course is rigorous and it demands for academic discipline, commitment and passionate involvement of students for effective industry-based learning and better placement.
Q. Do I need to apply for a specific area or can I choose my area after getting admission?
=> First year of the program is common for all students and in the second year, students are required to choose electives from two functional areas out of Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations, IT and Data Analytics.
Q. Whether the course curriculum is more into theory based or practical based learning?
- => The concept of the course delivery is to connect to practical and skill-based learning by ensuring hands on experience in order to give clarity and confidence to the students to apply in real life situations. For this, seminars and talks on burning topics by industry experts, corporate interface, industrial visits are being conducted frequently.
Q. After the completion of first year, will a student be confident enough to start a business on his own?
- =>The management program is designed for a smooth transition from general knowledge of management to a specific practice in the given functional area. Thus, the first year of the program aims at providing a sound foundation to develop required expertise in the functional areas. Inherent motivation and knowledge on diverse socio-economic factors are required to form an entrepreneurship business.
Q. How many mock interviews or group discussions are conducted?
- => Every student has to undergo the placement training and qualify for the placement process. Regular personality development and communication classes are being held until the students qualify for the placement process. The scheduling depends on the overall academic and training plan.
