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Pedagogy at ASBS IME PGDM

Building Business Leaders Through Structured Excellence

At ASBS IME PGDM, management education goes beyond classroom instruction. The learning experience is designed to develop professionals who can think independently, execute decisively, and grow into leadership roles early in their careers.

The programme blends academic depth, applied learning, and career alignment, enabling students to step into organisations with confidence and clarity from the very beginning.

The ASBS Pedagogical Framework

Anchored in Dos Manos Teoría (DMT)

The academic structure of ASBS IME PGDM is guided by Dos Manos Teoría (DMT)—a dual-capability learning approach that shapes students over the two-year PGDM journey.

This framework focuses on developing:

  • Strong managerial fundamentals, and
  • Deep capability in a chosen specialisation

By progressing on both dimensions simultaneously, students graduate as well-rounded professionals with functional depth, ready to contribute from day one.

Managerial Fundamentals

Specialisation Depth

Learning Pillars Shaped by Competitive Strategy Thinking

Inspired by Porter’s Diamond Framework

The pedagogy is inspired by Porter’s Diamond model. This strategic lens sharpens decision-making and prepares students to operate effectively in complex, competitive environments.

The Four Pillars of Learning at ASBS IME PGDM

01

Core Academics – Strategic Business Foundations

Students build a comprehensive understanding of key management domains with a focus on both strategy and execution.

Core academic areas include:

Marketing & Operations – integrating planning with execution
Finance – developing financial judgement and analytical fluency
Human Resources – aligning people strategy with organisational culture

This foundation ensures business clarity regardless of specialisation.

02

Specialisation Focus – Career-Aligned Expertise

Specialisation learning allows students to develop focused competence in domains aligned with long-term career demand.

Current specialisation areas include:

Core Finance
Investment Banking & Hedge Fund Operations
BFSI Management
Corporate Finance
Business Analytics & AI
Real Estate & PropTech
MarTech & AI
Digital Marketing & AI
Strategic Brand & Product Management
HR Leadership & People Analytics

The programme supports large-scale admissions annually while ensuring structured academic delivery and national visibility.

03

Skill Labs – Applied Capability Development

Skill Labs translate academic knowledge into workplace readiness.

Students gain exposure through:

  • Peer-led clubs: Marketing, Finance, HR, Entrepreneurship
  • Professional tools: Excel, Python, CRM platforms
  • Career skills: Communication, executive presence, domain readiness

This layer ensures students are not only knowledgeable, but professionally deployable.

04

Employability Quotient (EQ) – Career Readiness Framework

Career preparedness is developed through a structured ASK model, focusing on:

Attitude

confidence, initiative, collaboration

Skills

group discussions, interviews, aptitude development, internships

Knowledge

mastery of core subjects and specialisation areas

Together, these elements build a measurable and sustainable employability edge.

Continuous Professional Development

The Delegado Growth Pathway

Learning at ASBS IME PGDM does not end with graduation. The Delegado approach supports ongoing career progression through a structured pathway:

Step 1

Credential Foundation

Completion of an AICTE-approved PGDM that opens professional opportunities

Step 2

Future Readiness

Continued executive learning to stay relevant in evolving industries

Step 3

Global Perspective

Access to international exposure, mentorship, and broader career pathways

Step 4

Leadership Advancement

Executive coaching focused on senior leadership and boardroom effectiveness

Immersive Learning Experiences

Experiential Education Beyond the Classroom

ASBS students engage in immersive learning journeys designed to strengthen leadership, reflection, and collaboration.

One such initiative included a leadership expedition to Manali, combining:

  • Structured leadership workshops
  • Guided group reflection
  • Cultural and experiential learning

These journeys reinforce learning through lived experience.

Internships & Live Industry Projects

Experience That Builds Employability

Students work on real business problems through:

  • Internships across BFSI, startups, marketing agencies, consulting, and healthcare
  • Mentor-guided projects with defined outcomes
  • Portfolio creation and professional network development

This exposure ensures students graduate with practical experience employers value.

Pedagogy in Practice at ASBS IME PGDM

The pedagogy followed at ASBS IME PGDM:

Retains the academic framework and learning logic of ASBS
Is delivered within the disciplined academic environment of IME
Aligns naturally with careers in finance, marketing, HR, and leadership

It combines engineering-style rigour with management execution, preparing students for real organisational roles.

In Summary

The pedagogy at ASBS IME PGDM is designed to:

Build conceptual strength

Enable practical application

Develop career readiness

Support long-term professional growth

"It is a structured, outcome-oriented learning system created for students who aspire to lead, not follow."