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Master Financial, Operational, Technological & Enterprise Risk Management — All in One Programme.

Post Graduate Diploma in Risk Management (PGDRM)

A future-ready programme designed to create CEOs, Strategy Leaders & Risk Experts.

Admissions open for September 2025

Master Financial, Operational, Technological & Enterprise Risk Management — All in One Programme.

Post Graduate Diploma in Risk Management (PGDRM)

A future-ready programme designed to create CEOs, Strategy Leaders & Risk Experts.

Admissions open for September 2025

1 Year On Campus

10 months of classroom learning + 2 months of full-time internship in Gurgaon, Delhi NCR.

1,000+ Hours of Learning

Structured across 18 subjects with a deep industry-aligned curriculum.

Eligibility

Minimum 50% graduation score and passion for Risk Management. Includes 2 personal interview rounds.

Rolling Admissions - Limited Seats

Only 60 seats per intake (January & August). Early application is highly recommended.

1 Year On Campus

10 months of classroom learning + 2 months of full-time internship in Gurgaon, Delhi NCR.

1,000+ Hours of Learning

Structured across 18 subjects with a deep industry-aligned curriculum.

Eligibility

Minimum 50% graduation score and passion for Risk Management. Includes 2 personal interview rounds.

Rolling Admissions - Limited Seats

Only 60 seats per intake (January & August). Early application is highly recommended.

Why PGDRM is better than FRM?

Feature
PGDRM (GRMI)
FRM (GARP)
Type of Programme
Full-time Post Graduate Diploma
Certification
Duration
1 Year (On-Campus) + Internship
Self-paced (Avg. 1.5-2 years)
Curriculum Focus
360° Risk: Financial, Enterprise, Tech, Operational
Primarily Financial Risk
Learning Style
Experiential Learning + Practical Projects + One Foreign Language
Self-study via textbooks & prep providers
Industry Exposure
Live case studies, internships, leadership talk series
No built-in internship or live projects

Why PGDRM is
better than FRM?

Feature
PGDRM (GRMI)
FRM (GARP)
Type of Programme
Full-time Post Graduate Diploma
Certification
Duration
1 Year (On-Campus) + Internship
Self-paced (Avg. 1.5-2 years)
Curriculum Focus
360° Risk: Financial, Enterprise, Tech, Operational
Primarily Financial Risk
Learning Style
Experiential Learning + Practical Projects + One Foreign Language
Self-study via textbooks & prep providers
Industry Exposure
Live case studies, internships, leadership talk series
No built-in internship or live projects

What Former Students Have to Say


Saurav Nath
PGDRM July'21–22
★★★★★
GRMI is the only institute where I could become a Risk Intelligent Professional. It helped me align my professional goals with practical risk education.
Amit Subhanje
PGDRM July'18–19
★★★★★
This diploma is the best MBA alternative for Business Continuity professionals like me. It helped me grow and blossom in my field.
Shubham Chaudhary
PGDRM July'19–20
★★★★★
GRMI's connections and top faculty provide the best risk education. It's a mini-MBA focused entirely on risk and leadership.
Anzar Mehboob Bergi
PGDRM July'21–22
★★★★★
GRMI has excellent faculty, practical learning, and strong placement support. It aligned perfectly with my interest in Risk Management.
Chhavi Goel
PGDRM July'21–22
★★★★★
Risk management at GRMI gives both job assurance and real industry exposure. It's truly different from regular financial courses.
Jayita Gulati
PGDRM July'21–22
★★★★★
Risk is everywhere. GRMI’s course is future-proof and practical. The structure, expert input, and exposure make you job-ready.

What Former Students have to say


Saurav Nath
PGDRM July'21–22
★★★★★
GRMI is the only institute where I could become a Risk Intelligent Professional. It helped me align my professional goals with practical risk education.
Amit Subhanje
PGDRM July'18–19
★★★★★
This diploma is the best MBA alternative for Business Continuity professionals like me. It helped me grow and blossom in my field.
Shubham Chaudhary
PGDRM July'19–20
★★★★★
GRMI's connections and top faculty provide the best risk education. It's a mini-MBA focused entirely on risk and leadership.
Anzar Mehboob Bergi
PGDRM July'21–22
★★★★★
GRMI has excellent faculty, practical learning, and strong placement support. It aligned perfectly with my interest in Risk Management.
Chhavi Goel
PGDRM July'21–22
★★★★★
Risk management at GRMI gives both job assurance and real industry exposure. It's truly different from regular financial courses.
Jayita Gulati
PGDRM July'21–22
★★★★★
Risk is everywhere. GRMI’s course is future-proof and practical. The structure, expert input, and exposure make you job-ready.

Our Past Placements

(Median CTC of INR 9.25 Lakhs)

Our Past Placements

(Median CTC of INR 9.25 Lakhs)

Curriculum Comparison – FRM vs PGDRM

Feature
PGDRM (GRMI)
FRM (GARP)
Financial Risk
✔️
✔️
Enterprise Risk
✔️
Technology Risk
✔️
Operations Risk
✔️
✔️ (Covered at Basic Level)
Business Process Risk
✔️
People Risk
✔️
Third Party Risk Management
✔️
Data Analytics in Risk
✔️
Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
✔️

Curriculum Comparison – FRM vs PGDRM

Feature
PGDRM (GRMI)
FRM (GARP)
Financial Risk
✔️
✔️
Enterprise Risk
✔️
Technology Risk
✔️
Operations Risk
✔️
✔️ (Covered at Basic Level)
Business Process Risk
✔️
People Risk
✔️
Third Party Risk Management
✔️
Data Analytics in Risk
✔️
Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
✔️

Why PGDRM at GRMI Is the Smarter Career Move?

Globally Recognised

Along with PGDRM, you also earn a Level 7 Diploma from OTHM, UK — a globally accepted, Master’s-level qualification recognised by Ofqual and aligned with EQF Level 7.

97% Placement Record

We don’t just train you , we get you hired. PGDRM comes with a strong placement track record you can trust.

1-Year Road to Aspirational Companies

Most CAs dream of landing a role at Big 6 consulting firms. PGDRM makes it possible and gets you there in just 1 year.

Learn from Industry Leaders

At GRMI, you’ll learn directly from CXOs, risk heads, Big 4 consultants, and industry veterans and not just academic faculty.

Placements in Top Companies

PGDRM graduates are placed at some of the most respected companies in the world including EY, KPMG, Deloitte, PwC, GT, RSM, Titan, Wipro, Okta. 

3x Career Growth

PGDRM sets you on a high-growth path from day one. With the right mix of skills, exposure, and placements, our alumni have gone from ₹9.25 LPA to ₹30 LPA+ in just 5-6 years.

Why PGDRM at GRMI is the smarter career move?

Globally Recognised

Along with PGDRM, you also earn a Level 7 Diploma from OTHM, UK — a globally accepted, Master’s-level qualification recognised by Ofqual and aligned with EQF Level 7.

97% Placement Record

We don’t just train you , we get you hired. PGDRM comes with a strong placement track record you can trust.

1-Year Road to Aspirational Companies

Most CAs dream of landing a role at Big 6 consulting firms. PGDRM makes it possible and gets you there in just 1 year.

Learn from Industry Leaders

At GRMI, you’ll learn directly from CXOs, risk heads, Big 4 consultants, and industry veterans and not just academic faculty.

Placements in Top Companies

PGDRM graduates are placed at some of the most respected companies in the world including EY, KPMG, Deloitte, PwC, GT, RSM, Titan, Wipro, Okta. 

3x Career Growth

PGDRM sets you on a high-growth path from day one. With the right mix of skills, exposure, and placements, our alumni have gone from ₹9.25 LPA to ₹30 LPA+ in just 5-6 years.

Our Faculty

Prof. Madhu Vij

Former Professor at Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi University

Prof. Leene Paape

Prof. Nyenrode Business University, The Netherlands

Bob Reiner

Former EY Partner

Prof. Vinay Dutta

Former Finance Professor, Fore School of Management

Sameer Maheshwari

Audit Head, TATA Motors

Sabina Sudan

Former VP & Compliance Officer, GlaxoSmithKline

Subhashis Nath

Former Risk Leader, Genpact | Dean & CEO, GRMI

Dr. Sonali Hazarika

Associate Prof. in Finance, Baruch College

Puja Thakur

Soft Skill Trainer, Image Consultant

Gayathri Ramanathan

Former Sr. Director, Kaizzen | Ex-Assoc. Director, Shakti Foundation

Hands-on Curriculum
(International Diploma in Risk Management,
Level 7 - 120 credits)

Financial Accounting
Managerial Economics
Financial Management
Business Value Chain and Operating models
Process Assurance and Operating Efficiency – Part 1
Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
Strategic Thinking
Fundamental of HRM
Process Mapping, Enhancement and Value Stream Mapping
Process Assurance and Operating Efficiency – Part 2
Organizational Behavior
Market, Credit & Operational Risks (FRM)
Third-Party Risk Management
Concepts of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Applied Cyber Security
Risk Consulting Essentials
Environment, Society, & Governance - Part B
Digitalization to Risk Management
Research Methodology
IT Risk Management
Applied Data Analytics
Environment, Society, & Governance - Part A
Regulatory & Compliance Risks
Risk Management & Corporate Governance
Business Communication – Verbal, Personality Development
Spanish Language
Business Communication – Written, Grammar
Business Excel
1-year PGDRM programme includes 6–8 weeks (about 2 months) of guaranteed* internship.

Eligibilty

The candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent in any discipline, from a recognized university in India or abroad (recognized by the UGC / Association of Indian Universities). The bachelors’ degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate must entail a minimum of three years of education, after completing higher secondary schooling under the 10+2 system or equivalent. Candidates appearing in the final year of their bachelor’s degree or equivalent are also eligible, provided they furnish the proof, of having met the minimum eligibility criteria of graduation. It is desired that candidates complete all academic requirements before joining the programme to enable them to keep pace with the rigorous and internal assessment schedule of the programme.

Eligibilty

The candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent in any discipline, from a recognized university in India or abroad (recognized by the UGC / Association of Indian Universities). The bachelors’ degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate must entail a minimum of three years of education, after completing higher secondary schooling under the 10+2 system or equivalent. Candidates appearing in the final year of their bachelor’s degree or equivalent are also eligible, provided they furnish the proof, of having met the minimum eligibility criteria of graduation. It is desired that candidates complete all academic requirements before joining the programme to enable them to keep pace with the rigorous and internal assessment schedule of the programme.

Admission Process

Every Step is an Elimination Round

Enquiry

Fill out the PGDRM enquiry form to get the brochure and kickstart your admission journey.

Counseling

After submitting the enquiry form, join our webinars, visit the campus, and connect with alumni to understand the PGDRM journey and placement outcomes.

Admission Process

Submit your application with a non-refundable fee of ₹2,500 to begin the selection process, which includes two rounds of interviews.

Registration and On-Boarding

Pay the registration fee of ₹72,500 within 7 days of receiving your offer and complete document submission before the programme begins.

Admission Process

Every Step is an Elimination Round

Enquiry

Fill out the PGDRM enquiry form to get the brochure and kickstart your admission journey.

Counseling

After submitting the enquiry form, join our webinars, visit the campus, and connect with alumni to understand the PGDRM journey and placement outcomes.

Admission Process

Submit your application with a non-refundable fee of ₹2,500 to begin the selection process, which includes two rounds of interviews.

Registration and On-Boarding

Pay the registration fee of ₹72,500 within 7 days of receiving your offer and complete document submission before the programme begins.

Fee & Payment Mode

Parameter
Fees (In INR)
Application fee
₹2,500
Registration fee
₹72,500
1st Commitment
₹75,000
First Semester
₹435,000
Study Material
₹95,000
Knowledge Center Fee
₹95,000
International experience
₹125,000
2nd Commitment
₹750,000
Second Semester
₹330,000
Alumni network
₹25,000
3rd Commitment
₹355,000
Total
₹1,180,000

The above fee is inclusive of the initial Application Fee of ₹ 2500/- (non-refundable).

The above fee structure is applicable for all Indian national students who are residing in India. For any non-resident Indian or foreign national please contact us for details of our fee structure.

The GRMI Office of Financial Assistance provides information and assistance to applicants, and once admitted, through the entire time that they are in the institute. We are here to help you navigate through all aspects of the financial aid process.

Our Banking partners offer Moratorium periods as high as 24 months from the start of the programme. 

Fee & Payment Mode

Parameter
Fees (In INR)
Application fee
₹2,500
Registration fee
₹72,500
1st Commitment
₹75,000
First Semester
₹435,000
Study Material
₹95,000
Knowledge Center Fee
₹95,000
International experience
₹125,000
2nd Commitment
₹750,000
Second Semester
₹330,000
Alumni network
₹25,000
3rd Commitment
₹355,000
Total
₹1,180,000

The above fee is inclusive of the initial Application Fee of ₹ 2500/- (non-refundable).

The above fee structure is applicable for all Indian national students who are residing in India. For any non-resident Indian or foreign national please contact us for details of our fee structure.

The GRMI Office of Financial Assistance provides information and assistance to applicants, and once admitted, through the entire time that they are in the institute. We are here to help you navigate through all aspects of the financial aid process.

Our Banking partners offer Moratorium periods as high as 24 months from the start of the programme. 

Education Loan Partners

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Education Loan Partners

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is PGDRM and how long does it take to complete?

The Post Graduate Diploma in Risk Management (PGDRM) is a 1-year full-time programme offered by the Global Risk Management Institute (GRMI). It combines academic concepts with real-world applications across various types of risks including financial, operational, cyber, and strategic risk.

Can I pursue this programme even with no prior knowledge of Risk Management?

Yes. The PGDRM programme is designed for both fresh graduates and working professionals from diverse backgrounds. It starts with foundational modules that help students with no prior exposure build a solid understanding of risk management concepts.

Who can apply for PGDRM—are there any requirements regarding degree or work experience?

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (any stream) from a recognized university. While prior work experience is not mandatory, candidates with relevant professional experience are also encouraged to apply. The program is open to freshers and early-career professionals.

Can graduates from any discipline apply for the programme?

Yes. PGDRM welcomes graduates from all academic streams including commerce, management, engineering, arts, science, and law. The interdisciplinary nature of risk management allows students from all backgrounds to benefit.

Is the PGDRM programme recognized or accredited by AICTE/UGC or any international body?

PGDRM is a professional diploma programme and is not affiliated with UGC or AICTE. However, it is widely recognized in the corporate sector due to its strong industry orientation, faculty from top firms, and practical curriculum aligned with global standards.

Does GRMI award an MBA degree upon completion of the PGDRM?

No, PGDRM is not an MBA. It is a specialized diploma focused exclusively on enterprise risk management. Unlike traditional MBA programs, it offers in-depth, practical exposure to risk domains which are highly valued across industries.

What does the PGDRM admission process involve and what is the application fee?

The admission process includes filling out an online application, followed by a telephonic or video interview. Candidates are assessed on academic background, communication skills, and motivation for a career in risk management. The application fee is nominal and mentioned on the official site during the application process.

Is there a fee payment schedule or education loan support available?

Yes. GRMI provides a flexible fee payment structure with instalment options. They also assist students in securing education loans by providing necessary documentation and connecting with partnered financial institutions.

Are internships included in the PGDRM programme and what kind of placement support is provided?

Yes. The PGDRM programme includes a 2-month internship as part of the curriculum. GRMI has tie-ups with several leading companies across industries, offering students live projects and placement support through a dedicated career services team.

What is the typical placement outcome—average CTC and placement percentage?

GRMI boasts a strong placement record with over 95% placement in recent batches. The average CTC ranges between ₹6–8 LPA, with top recruiters including EY, KPMG, PwC, Marsh, RSM, and other leading consulting and risk management firms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PGDRM and how long does it take to complete?

The Post Graduate Diploma in Risk Management (PGDRM) is a 1-year full-time programme offered by the Global Risk Management Institute (GRMI). It combines academic concepts with real-world applications across various types of risks including financial, operational, cyber, and strategic risk.

Can I pursue this programme even with no prior knowledge of Risk Management?

Yes. The PGDRM programme is designed for both fresh graduates and working professionals from diverse backgrounds. It starts with foundational modules that help students with no prior exposure build a solid understanding of risk management concepts.

Who can apply for PGDRM—are there any requirements regarding degree or work experience?

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (any stream) from a recognized university. While prior work experience is not mandatory, candidates with relevant professional experience are also encouraged to apply. The program is open to freshers and early-career professionals.

Can graduates from any discipline apply for the programme?

Yes. PGDRM welcomes graduates from all academic streams including commerce, management, engineering, arts, science, and law. The interdisciplinary nature of risk management allows students from all backgrounds to benefit.

Is the PGDRM programme recognized or accredited by AICTE/UGC or any international body?

PGDRM is a professional diploma programme and is not affiliated with UGC or AICTE. However, it is widely recognized in the corporate sector due to its strong industry orientation, faculty from top firms, and practical curriculum aligned with global standards.

Does GRMI award an MBA degree upon completion of the PGDRM?

No, PGDRM is not an MBA. It is a specialized diploma focused exclusively on enterprise risk management. Unlike traditional MBA programs, it offers in-depth, practical exposure to risk domains which are highly valued across industries.

What does the PGDRM admission process involve and what is the application fee?

The admission process includes filling out an online application, followed by a telephonic or video interview. Candidates are assessed on academic background, communication skills, and motivation for a career in risk management. The application fee is nominal and mentioned on the official site during the application process.

Is there a fee payment schedule or education loan support available?

Yes. GRMI provides a flexible fee payment structure with instalment options. They also assist students in securing education loans by providing necessary documentation and connecting with partnered financial institutions.

Are internships included in the PGDRM programme and what kind of placement support is provided?

Yes. The PGDRM programme includes a 2-month internship as part of the curriculum. GRMI has tie-ups with several leading companies across industries, offering students live projects and placement support through a dedicated career services team.

What is the typical placement outcome—average CTC and placement percentage?

GRMI boasts a strong placement record with over 95% placement in recent batches. The average CTC ranges between ₹6–8 LPA, with top recruiters including EY, KPMG, PwC, Marsh, RSM, and other leading consulting and risk management firms.

Contact Our Admission Counselor

Anupam Mishra

Senior Counselor

9910939240

Contact Our Admission Counselor

Anupam Mishra

Senior Counselor

9910939240

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