Introduction: PGDM in Development & Sustainable Finance focuses on addressing the critical need for having a more integrated and sustainable financial system, thereby contributing positively to the societies where we live and work. This program not only makes students aware of theoretical underpinnings of development but also gives them the opportunity to implement class room learning through various live projects. It imparts skills to use finance for growth and development process that India is presently witnessing.
Curriculum: We will first make students conscious about the broader meaning of development and various theories associated with it. This program is unique in this regard. Courses in the first year across all streams common + one or two specialized courses. Starting second year the curriculum will become more focused towards developmental economics, developmental finance and involving students in live projects. Another underlying highlight of this unique program is we have tied up with Banyan, an NGO working in the social development space. Students besides being exposed to activities of social development nature like mental health for the poor and downtrodden women; undertake a specific project which involves application of management principles.
Alumni: IFMR has already turned out more than 300 students through nine batches, who are well placed in leading firms across various industries which include banking, information technology, consulting, insurance, investment banking, manufacturing, supply chain management and FMCG. Alumni are working with prestigious companies such as Bank of America, CTS, Citibank, Infosys, TCS, ICICI Bank, HUL, Murugappa Group, Sanmar Group, TVS Group, UCAL Fuel Systems, Spandana, IFMR Trust, IREVNA, D&B, etc.