Post Graduate Diploma in Management – General Management (PGDM GM) - Production, Operations & Decision Sciences

The PGDM in General Management (GM) with Production, Operations & Decision Sciences electives at XLRI is an 18-month, full-time residential programme designed for professionals with a minimum of three years of work experience who seek to accelerate their careers and transition into leadership roles. Previously known as GMP, this flagship programme is recognised for its academic rigour and industry relevance, with accreditations such as AMBA and AICTE.
The programme integrates advanced management theory with practical business applications, enabling participants from diverse sectors such as IT, manufacturing, energy, and services to build a strong strategic and operational perspective. The Production, Operations & Decision Sciences electives focus on areas such as operations management, supply chain strategy, process optimisation, analytics-driven decision-making, and quantitative techniques.
XLRI’s distinctive pedagogy combines classroom learning with real-world industry insights, encouraging participants to think beyond conventional approaches and solve complex operational challenges. With a strong emphasis on leadership development, ethical decision-making, and social responsibility, the programme prepares professionals to lead operations and drive efficiency across organisations.
Graduates emerge as data-driven leaders capable of optimising processes, managing supply chains, and making strategic operational decisions, making them highly valued across industries.