Testimonials
" Covid has taught us one thing, I.e resilience at the time of adversity, that is what IIFM has taught me during my two years PGDFM program. We are given courses on management from all angle- Mkt / Strategy / Sales / Finance / HR etc with focus on rural markets, to excel on our chosen field. I realised the importance and utilize this diversified knowledge during my professional path. This made me stand out in my career for which I am always indebted to IIFM ."
Deepak Kumar Mitra (PFM 2000-02)
Vice President - Emerging India & Rural Sales
Polycab India Limited
I graduated from IIFM in 2004, the reasons I am grateful for attending IIFM are endless and helped shape who I am today. There is much more to the program than I initially expected. It has been much more than an educational experience. It has been a phenomenal leadership training, personal growth, and professional development experience. I think the entire program is very well-designed and adds tremendous value to any individual. The course content is interesting, meaningful, and has clear applicability to everyday work. Most importantly the institute instills deep down that the purpose of one’s life is not limited to own development but the development of society and environment.
Jayant Roy PFM (2002-04)
Managing Director
Lindstrom India
Siddhartha Das (PFM 2002-04)
Regional Coordinator for Asia & Pacific Sanitation and Water for All (SWA)
UNICEF New York
IIFM has played a significant role in my overall professional development. The diversity of courses, unique campus atmosphere, good faculties and practical exposures provided through field visits and internships went a long way in preparing me to sync with a not so easy professional world. An IIFM pass out has greater choices due to dealing with diverse courses related to general management, social development, natural resource management, etc. These key factors make IIFM not only unique but also among the best and thus one can be assured of the quality deliverables which students from here can offer.
Jayant Prakash (PFM 2003-05)
Director - Business Consulting
Ernst and Young LLP, India
IIFM provides a unique blend of business acumen, social sensitivity, and environmental responsibility through a well-balanced academic and field-oriented curriculum. Special emphasis on imbibing cutting-edge technology in relevant areas make it sparkle further. No surprise, the students always have a fresh perspective to offer when they align themselves with the developmental goals of ambitious and innovative organizations. The profound alumni network in the development arena helps them to remain updated on forthcoming opportunities/challenges and connect to “who’s who” of the industry without much hassle. IIFM is a package worth aspiring for.
Ashish Malik (PFM 2005-07)
Vice President
Olam International
"In the past few decades, IIFM has succeeded in evolving as a management institution that stands apart in so many ways from other institutions. The well-rounded approach of the curriculum ensures that students enter as learners but leave as professionals with unique skill sets. The numerous on-the-field exposure, opportunities of externships and internships allow the students to make a well informed choice when deciding for specializations & eventual application for placements. In today’s world businesses & nations are confronted with issues of climate change, embedding sustainability, maintaining biodiversity. IIFM has been preparing graduates who are exposed to these problems in the curriculum alongside the conventional management pedagogy."
The PGDFM at IIFM is not a traditionally designed academic masters programme. Instead, the focus is on building practical exposure in an applied setting. IIFM prepares you to deal with professional challenges through regular academic discussions and a personalized mentoring system. IIFM imparts a broad-based understanding of the complex challenges of the development space and prepares students to effectively manage these deep-rooted challenges. The rich curriculum guides the students to develop strong data analysis and research skills and nourishes the overall development of students so that they contribute effectively in their choice of career. The extracurricular activities through the various clubs and cells offer stellar experience and complement the strong academic environment at IIFM.
Arshi Aadil PFM (2013-15)
Senior Manager - Financial Inclusion in the Digital Age
Microsave Consulting