Management Education Model Expands with 15+9 PGDM Structure at Vivekanand Business School

Sandeep Bhardwaj, Director, Vivekanand Business School, outlines how the Transformation Pathway integrates 15 months of classroom learning with a 9 month industry internship

A redesigned approach to management education is being introduced at Vivekanand Business School, which has announced a 15+9 Post Graduate Diploma in Management structure titled the Transformation Pathway.
The programme combines 15 months of classroom-based academic study with a structured 9 month internship, creating a defined transition from theoretical learning to applied industry experience. The model positions immersion in real business environments as an integral component rather than an optional add-on.

Built around four pillars identified as Program, People, Place, and Proof of Quality, the curriculum integrates business fundamentals with emerging technologies, micro-credits, open electives, industry projects, and global exposure components. The academic delivery is supported by a faculty base where 95 percent hold doctoral qualifications, with an average of 15 years of professional and academic experience.
Commenting on the programme, Sandeep Bhardwaj, Director, Vivekanand Business School, said the structure is designed to ensure that management concepts are reinforced through direct industry application. He noted that integrating classroom learning with hands-on exposure enables students to develop workplace readiness from the outset of their careers.

The diploma is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation and is recognised as equivalent to an MBA by the Association of Indian Universities. Through partnerships and structured industry pathways, the institution aims to align academic preparation with evolving corporate expectations.

The 15+9 format reflects a broader shift within management education toward experiential learning models that prioritise applied exposure alongside conceptual depth, particularly as employers seek graduates equipped for immediate contribution in dynamic business environments.

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