Symbiosis Distance Learning Courses

Distance Learning Courses Offered by Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning

• Two Years Post Graduate Diploma Programs by SCDL
• One Year Post Graduate Diploma Programs by SCDL
• Corporate Program by SCDL
• Six month Certificate Courses by SCDL
• Short Term Single Courses

In the year 2001, SCDL was established as a separate institute offering courses through the medium of distance education, providing an opportunity to thousands of students to enhance their careers and lives. The vision of SCDL is to create a “World Campus” where any one is able to learn and achieve their dreams for higher education and enhanced career. The mission of SCDL is to provide every student with a means for “Self-paced, Self-styled learning” anywhere, anytime.

The professional courses offered are Listed here. SCDL is an approved distance learning institute by Distance Education Council (DEC), Government of India. The Post Graduate Diploma Programs, PGDBA, PGDHRM, PGDIB, PGDIT and PGDIM offered by SCDL are recognized by Distance Education Council.

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning Two Years Post Graduate Diploma Programs

• POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (PGDBA) - PGDBA Course Duration 2 years The PGDBA curriculum builds a foundation of business savvy knowledge, skills and abilities to succeed. The curriculum enables students to master the fundamentals of management principles, latest theories and best practices in business. Students are prepared to face a challenging market by gaining knowledge of accounts and finance, learning about HR functions, the current market trends and also IT skills to compete in today's IT savvy world.

• POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (PGDIB) - PGDIB Course Duration 2 years The PGDIB program is apt for students who wish to excel in today’s dynamic global business world. To help student realize their dreams, this unique program is designed to cover general management areas like Principles and Practices of Management, Management Accounting, Economics and Business communication, which build a foundation of various management theories, concepts and practices.

• POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (PGDHRM) - PGDHRM Course Duration 2 years The PGDHRM program informs students of the new innovations in this field and familiarizes them with the latest HR trends and practices. The students are groomed as managers who learn right from the basic functions such as planning and organizing to compensation management and performance appraisals. The program also familiarizes students with topics such as accounting, economics and others, which are important for strategic planning and decision making.

• POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (PGDIT) - PGDIT Course Duration 2 years This Program is designed for students seeking specialization in Information Technology. Though the main focus is on IT related subjects, the students will also learn basic principles of management like planning, organizing, controlling and decision making, along with other key topics such as HR, marketing, Management Accounting and Financial Management.

• POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION (PGDEA) - The program will give a thorough knowledge of the functioning of institutions, their administration and also the overall management. The program focuses on skills in human relationship, problem solving and conflict resolution including crisis management and community relationship and community cooperation. Duration and Registration Validity The duration of the PGDEA program is of two years, while the registration is valid for four years

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning One Year Post Graduate Diploma Programs

• POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INSURANCE MANAGEMENT (PGDIM) - The curriculum has been designed and developed in collaboration with New India Insurance and expert faculty in this field. Students will get inputs on general management subjects like Principles and Practices of Management. The program covers the practice of general insurance, various laws and legalities of the business, associated risks and management of these risks and personal insurance. Duration and Registration Validity The duration of the PGDIM program is of one year, while the registration is valid for two years.

• POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN RETAIL MANAGEMENT (PGDRM) - This program will equip students for a career in the retail trade sector by focusing on important areas of organized retail formats store location, planning and designing, merchandising, operations and logistics, franchising, store branding and marketing, database management and other retail strategies. Duration and Registration Validity The duration of the PGDRM program is of one year, while the registration is valid for two years.

• POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (PGDCRM) - The PGDCRM curriculum is designed to help businesses use technology and human resources to gain insight into the behavior of customers and the value of those customers. The PGDCRM program concentrates on the retention of customers by collecting data from every interaction each customer make with a company, from mall access points whether they are by phone, mail, web or field. Students will also learn the difficulties in creating brand image and maintaining it, along with business communication. Duration and Registration Validity The duration of the PGDCRM program is of one year, while the registration is valid for two years.

• POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (PGDSCM) - This program provides an opportunity for vertical growth. Students acquire professional competencies in materials management and logistics, leading to an improvement in their job skills and self enrichment. Duration and Registration Validity The duration of the PGDSCM program is of one year, while the registration is valid for two years.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Instructional Design (PGDID) - This PGDID program provides basic theoretical and practical skills needed to design, deliver and evaluate courseware. Students explore the theories of Instructional Design through reading, viewing e-Learning modules and practical applications. Duration and Registration Validity The duration of the PGDID program is of one year, while the registration is valid for two years.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Pre-Primary Teachers Training (PGDPTT) - It will provide learners with necessary knowledge and skills required by a pre-school teacher.The program aims to acquaint learners with the fundamentals of child development in the early years; namely, 0-6 years and also 6-14 years. The learners will learn the importance of the planning and implementation of early childhood curriculum. Duration and Registration Validity The duration of the PGDPTT program is of one year, while the registration is valid for two year

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning Corporate Program

• POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FOR CORPORATES (C - PGDBA) - C - PGDBA Course Duration Information Not Available Eligibility Criteria / Entry Requirements Graduates in any discipline from recognized university Students appearing for final year exams should submit their degree certificate or final year marsksheet Diploma holders with 5 years of work experience NRI/International Students who have graduated from an accredited University

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning Six month Certificate Courses

• Certificate Program in Entrepreneurship Development & Management (CPED) - This program is designed as an experiential learning activity and enables students to practice such activities as: researching markets for new products/service ideas, producing a business plan with projected financial statements, and identifying resources to implement the plan. Students get familiar with the characteristics and motivation of successful entrepreneurs. Duration and Registration Validity The duration of the CPED program is of six months, while the registration is valid for one year

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning Short term Single Courses

Advanced Instructional Design, Advertising and Public Relations, Basic Fundamentals of Programming, Business Law, C Programming, Capital Market, Computer Fundamentals and Networking Concepts, Consumer Protection Act, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Course Design, Database Management Systems, Dispute Resolution Law, E-Business, Effective Communication, Entrepreneurship Development and Management, Industrial Relations and Labour Laws, Instructional Design, International Economic Law, Java Programming, Management Accounting, Managerial Economics, Object Oriented Analysis and Design, Operating Systems, Pre-Primary School Administration, Project Management (IT), Security Analysis and PortFolio Management, Software Engineering, Strategic Management, Virtual Marketing and Web Technologies