How good is IMT Ghaziabad's PGDM(DCP) program? How are the placements? Do they provide degree certificate for PGDM or will it be written as PGDM (DCP)? How good is the internship opportunity?

The DCP program still has not reached its true potential and is still under experimentation. The students who have joined the program get an opportunity to take part in a short-term project in Dubai.

The project is a mini internship that gives you a chance to enter the corporate world of the Middle East. The short-term projects are a little difficult to come by but they are great for improving the profile. Some of the noteworthy names that offer STPs are Jumeirah, Jumbo Electronics, Al Tayer, etc.

The GITEX experience is an added boost for the students who are in marketing where one has to be in touch with their skills in negotiation, sales, and perseverance. In my friend’s opinion, they had a better time with the Indian faculty than they had with the international faculty but they were not bad either.

A number of the students were successful in converting their STPs into internships. The openings and the performance of the students determine the conversion. It is the same for converting the internship into a final placement offer. Some of the big names are Al Tayer, Flydubai, Apparel Group, Landmark, etc. The Indian internships offer better chances of full conversion than the foreign faculty.

The DCP and Full Time offer final placements in the Ghaziabad campus. If the campus is visited by companies from Dubai, the DCP is at an advantage and generally ends up getting shortlisted. In my friend’s opinion, DCP is a better option for students who are interested in pursuing marketing.