VJIM MDP FAQs
Ques. Is the VJIM Management Development Programme a degree or diploma course? What will I receive after completion?
Ans. No, the VJIM MDP is not a degree or diploma programme. It is a short-duration executive training programme (typically 1 to 2 days per session). Participants receive a Certificate of Participation issued by VJIM upon successful completion. The certificate is valuable for professional development records, performance appraisals, and career advancement within organisations.
Ques. Who are the typical participants in VJIM's MDPs? Can individuals (not sponsored by a company) also attend?
Ans. VJIM's MDPs primarily target working professionals and corporate executives. The 2026-27 programmes were delivered to employees of Hetero Labs, Aurobindo Pharma, Honour Lab, and other organisations. However, VJIM also offers open-enrolment Certificate Programs that individuals can attend independently. Interested individuals should check the MDP brochure on vjim.edu.in or contact a.ramesh@vjim.edu.in for details on open-enrolment programmes.
Ques. Can my organisation commission a customized MDP from VJIM? What is the process?
Ans. Yes. VJIM specializes in designing customized MDPs for specific organisations. The process involves contacting VJIM's MDP team at a.ramesh@vjim.edu.in with your training requirements, participant profile, and preferred duration. VJIM's faculty will design a programme tailored to your organisation's needs, which can be conducted either at the VJIM campus or at your company's premises (Off-Campus Program). VJIM has successfully delivered customized MDPs to companies like Aurobindo Pharma, Hetero Labs, Aparna Constructions, and MANAGE.
Ques. What domains and topics are covered in VJIM's MDPs?
Ans. VJIM's MDP calendar covers 23+ topics across all major management domains including Human Resource Management (leadership, soft skills, workplace effectiveness), Marketing (sales, market intelligence, digital tools), Finance (wealth management, financial analysis, finance for non-finance executives), Business Analytics (Python, SPSS, data modelling, marketing analytics), Operations (performance excellence, strategic thinking), and Leadership and Strategic Management. Topics are updated annually based on industry trends and client feedback.
Ques. What is the quality of VJIM's MDP faculty? Are they industry practitioners or academics?
Ans. VJIM's MDP faculty includes both experienced academic professors and Professors of Practice with deep industry backgrounds. For example, Prof. K.V.S. Krishnamohan (Professor of Practice) and Dr. Sheelam Jain (Associate Professor) have delivered multiple MDPs to leading pharma companies. This blend of academic rigour and practical industry experience ensures that MDP content is both theoretically sound and immediately applicable in the workplace.
Ques. How does VJIM's MDP differ from its FDP (Faculty Development Programme)?
Ans. VJIM's MDP (Management Development Programme) is designed for corporate executives and working professionals from industry, focusing on practical management skills, leadership, and functional expertise. The FDP (Faculty Development Programme) is designed for faculty members and research scholars from academic institutions, focusing on teaching pedagogy, research tools, and academic skills. Both are short-duration programmes offering Certificates of Participation, but they serve entirely different audiences and objectives.
Comments