Postgraduate Diploma in University Governance and Management

Postgraduate Diploma in University Governance and Management

In the dynamic landscape of higher education, effective university governance and management have become critical to ensuring transparency, academic excellence, institutional accountability, and sustainable growth. The Post Graduate Diploma in University Governance and Management (PGDUGM) has been designed in response to the increasing complexity of managing universities and the growing demand for skilled professionals who understand the nuances of academic leadership, regulatory frameworks, institutional planning, and policy implementation.

This program aims to build the capacities of academic leaders, administrators, and aspiring education managers by equipping them with contemporary knowledge, strategic thinking, and administrative competencies required for good governance. The rationale for launching PGDUGM lies in bridging the skill gap in higher education governance and enabling institutions to align more effectively with national reforms like NEP 2020. By fostering ethical leadership, data-driven decision-making, and collaborative management practices, the program promises to impact a wide range of stakeholders—including faculty, students, regulatory bodies, and governing councils—by enhancing institutional performance and accountability. With prospects in academic administration, policy development, quality assurance, and educational consultancy, the PGDUGM opens up promising career avenues for those committed to strengthening higher education systems.

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Key Information

  • Duration
    1 Year
  • Programme Code
    ST1817
  • Course Type
    PG Diploma
  • Mode of study
    Full time
  • Campus
    Vidyavihar - Mumbai
  • Institute
    K J Somaiya School of Education

Learning Outcomes

  • Develop an in-depth and interdisciplinary understanding of the higher education system, its structures, governance models, and evolving global trends.
  • Build professional competencies to manage university infrastructure, operations, academic administration, and examination systems effectively.
  • Acquire skills in strategic financial planning, institutional governance, and resource mobilization to ensure sustainable university management.
  • Cultivate the ability to design, evaluate, and improve institutional processes and systems aligned with quality benchmarks and accreditation standards.
  • Gain practical exposure through structured field experience
  • Demonstrate research, innovation, and problem-solving through the capstone project addressing real-world issues in higher education management.

Career Prospects

This program is ideally suited for:

  • Early- to mid-career professionals currently working in universities, colleges, or higher education departments seeking formal training.
  • Aspiring higher education professionals who wish to build careers in academic management, governance, and university operations.
  • Educators and researchers aiming to move into leadership, administrative, or policy roles within the higher education sector.

Those pursuing this course will be highly apt for pursing different roles in higher education ecosystems like- Academic Coordinator, Examination Officer, Admissions Executive, Student Services Coordinator, Quality Assurance Executive, Departmental Administrator, Program Executive, Administrative Officer, International Relations Executive, Registrar’s Office Executive, Events and Outreach Coordinator, Finance and Accounts Executive and many more

Salient Features

  • Specialized Focus on Higher Education Systems-Offers in-depth understanding of the structure, functioning, and evolving dynamics of universities and higher education institutions.
  • Practice-Oriented Curriculum-Combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience through fieldwork, institutional visits, and real-world case discussions.
  • Contemporary and Multidisciplinary Approach-Covers essential areas such as academic operations, infrastructure, financial governance, quality assurance, and internationalization.
  • Capstone Project for Skill Integration-Allows learners to apply knowledge to a real-world issue or institutional challenge, promoting critical thinking and solution-building.
  • Career-Ready Skill Development-Equips graduates with administrative, coordination, planning, and communication skills required for functional roles in universities.
  • Exposure to Quality and Accreditation Processes-Builds familiarity with NAAC, NIRF, UGC norms, and other regulatory and quality frameworks relevant to Indian higher education.
  • Ideal for Aspiring and Existing University Professionals-Designed for fresh graduates as well as early-career professionals working in or aspiring to work in higher education institutions.
  • Faculty with Domain Expertise Taught by experienced educators, administrators, and professionals from the field of educational governance and leadership.

Program Highlights

  • Dual focus on academic and administrative excellence
  • Capstone Action Lab for real-world problem-solving
  • Expert faculty from higher education leadership
  • Immersive field visits to universities and education bodies
  • Exposure to national education policies and global best practices
  • Training in accreditation, quality assurance, and policy design
  • Workshops on digital transformation in higher education
  • Interactive seminars with university leaders and policymakers

Curriculum

 
 
Semester I Semester II
Higher Education Ecosystem Academic Operations & Examination Frameworks
University Infrastructure & Operations Quality Assurance & Accreditation in Higher Education
University Processes & Systems Globalization & Internationalization of Universities
Field Experience Capstone Action Lab Project

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