Postgraduate Certificate in Business Management - Batch 47

Programme Starts

18th July, 2026

Duration

12 Months

Programme Fees

₹3,50,000

Programme Schedule

Thursday: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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Eligibilty

Educational Criteria:
Applicants must hold a recognised bachelor’s degree in any field, following either the 3-year or 4-year undergraduate education system.

Work Experience:
Candidates should have at least 1 year of professional work experience, ensuring practical exposure to organisational roles and responsibilities.

SOP:
Statement of Purpose

Why choose XLRI’s PGCBM?

Backed by decades of management education excellence, XLRI’s PGCBM has enabled professionals to build strong careers across multiple batches.

Legacy of 45+ successful batches

Renowned faculty

Well-structured curriculum

AICTE-approved certification

Experienced peer network

Credibility of XLRI in your work profile

Programme Overview

The Postgraduate Certificate in Business Management (XLRI PGCBM) is designed for working professionals, early- to mid-career executives, and functional specialists from diverse academic backgrounds who want to build formal business capability and progress into managerial and leadership roles. This business management programme is ideal for professionals seeking structured growth without taking a career break.

The curriculum covers core areas of modern management, including strategy, finance, marketing, operations, people management, analytics, digital leadership, product and project management, global business, and business valuation. Delivered through live online sessions by XLRI faculty, supported by a mandatory five-day campus immersion, the programme blends academic rigour with practical relevance, making it one of the most comprehensive online business management courses in its category.

As organisations increasingly seek professionals who can think beyond functional silos, the XLRI business management course bridges the gap between experience and leadership readiness. With no specific domain background required, this business management certificate course enables professionals to earn an AICTE-approved business management certification from XLRI and move forward with clarity, credibility, and long-term career impact.

programme Highlights

Live online sessions for flexibility

12-month (300 hours) of structured learning

5-Day campus immersion at the XLRI Jamshedpur campus

Eligibility to apply for XLRI alumni status

Hands-on capstone project

Application-driven learning

Programme Curriculum

Module 1: Economics for Managers
Module 2: Accounting for Business Professionals
Module 3: The Indian Legal Environment (ILE)
Module 4: Principles of Marketing
Module 5: Business Research Methods
Module 6: Organizational Behaviour
Module 7: Data Visualization, Analytics & AI for Decision Making
Module 8: Corporate Finance
Module 9: Human Resource Management
Module 10: Consumer Behaviour
Module 11: Supply Chain and Management of Operations
Module 12: Managing Service Operations
Module 13: Foundations of Business Strategy (FBST)
Module 14: Business Valuation
Module 15: Digital Transformation (DGT)
Module 16: Product Management
Module 17: Basic Leadership Skills (BLS)
Module 18: Managing Projects
Module 19: International Management (INM)
CAPSTONE PROJECT (Optional)

Programme certificate

Participants who complete the prescribed evaluations, including assessments determined by XLRI, and meet the requisite attendance criteria will be awarded the Postgraduate Certificate in Business Management (PGCBM) by XLRI School of Business & Human Resources, Jamshedpur.

Note: Certification for this business management programme is governed entirely by XLRI’s evaluation and academic policies. Participants must fulfil all prescribed requirements to be eligible for the award of the Business Management Certificate course.

All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of XLRI Jamshedpur.

Tools & Platforms Covered

Programme Director

Dr Rahul Chandra Sheel

Associate Professor, XLRI Jamshedpur

Dr Rahul Chandra Sheel is an Associate Professor of organisational behaviour at XLRI, Xavier School of Management, and a Fellow of IIM Ahmedabad. He brings deep expertise in organisational design and leadership development, critical to modern business management education and effective decision-making.

Professor Sheel has an established track record of training executives through company programmes for multiple organisations, including Coca-Cola India, NTPC, JSW, Powergrid, ONGC, Indian Oil, Tata Steel, Tata Capital, Mahindra and Mahindra, L&T, and Asian Paints. He also launched India's first Leadership and Change Management programme, leading 10 batches that trained over 1,100 executives.

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Dr Sheel is an active contributor to the academic community and has presented at several international conferences, including the Academy of Management Annual Meeting in Chicago (2024), the European Academy of Management (2023), and the Academy of Management in Seattle (2022).

His teaching approach emphasises engagement, application, and impact, making him a trusted mentor for professionals pursuing a recognised business management certification and broader leadership roles.

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