what is (PGD) Post Graduate Diploma?

(PGD) Post Graduate Diploma

PGD stands for ‘’Post Graduate Diploma’’. A Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) is a short-duration professional qualification. PGD is offered by different universities and institutes after the completion of a Bachelor's degree.

These programs are designed to provide students with specialized knowledge and skills in a particular field, and i think it can be a great way to enhance or change your career. PGD duration is a year and awarded after a university degree.It consists of 2 semesters. 

There are many universities all over the world offering PGD diplomas for students in their desired fields who want to change their career. It also happens that if you have done a Bachelor in some other subject, then you want to do Mcs (Master of Computer Science) or Masters in some other subject, if you are not getting admission, then what is important for you now? You will have to first do PGD in that subject for which there is no condition. Are you a beloved bachelor? When you do PGD for one year then you will be eligible to enter the field of doing MCS in that subject and do Enfield.  

Therefore, it is necessary for all the students who want to change their field after getting better and want to go to M.Phil, then do PGD first.there are many universities are offering (PGD) POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA in different departments.some universities in pakistan are also offering this diploma through distance learning like (Virtual University and Aiou Allama Iqbal Open University) are from one of them. 

Here are some of the benefits of pursuing a Post Graduate Diploma in Pakistan:

• Increased marketability: A PGD can give you a competitive edge in the job market by demonstrating your expertise in a specific area.
• Career advancement: A PGD can help you qualify for promotions or higher-paying jobs in your field.
• Shorter duration: PGDs are typically one to two years in duration, which is much shorter than a Master's degree.
• More affordable: PGDs are also generally more affordable than Master's degrees.
• Less Expensive: Less time and less expensive than a master and other equivalent degree. It may include practicals and Offered in different areas like (computer science, Mathematics)
• Open Route: It opens routes for students to change their desired fields.

Some of the most popular fields for Post Graduate Diplomas in Pakistan include:

• Business Administration (PGDBA)
• Management (PGDM)
• Information Technology (PGDIT)
• Education (PGDE)
• Public Administration (PGDPA)
• Human Resource Management (PGDHRM)
• Marketing Management (PGDMM)
• Finance (PGDF)
• Accounting (PGDCA)
• Educational Planning, Policy Studies And Leadership (EPPSL)
• PGD in (Criminology)
• PGD (Computer Science)
• PGD in HRM

The admission requirements for Post Graduate Diploma programs in Pakistan vary depending on the institution and the program. However, you will typically need to have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from a recognized university.

If you are considering pursuing a Post Graduate Diploma in Pakistan, it is important to do your research to find a program that is right for you. Consider your career goals, the cost of the program, and the reputation of the institution.

Name of universities offering PGD programmes:

Here is a list of some Pakistani universities mentioned below offering (PGD) Post Graduate Diploma in different fields.

1. Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) Distance learning
2. Virtual University (VU) Distance learning
3. Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
4. Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU).
5. University Of Karachi
6. Institute of Business Administration Karachi (IBA) 

I tried my best to explain PGD Post Graduate Degree and also tried to clear concepts about PGD. I hope this article will help to understand about PGD. So students if you have any question in your mind about PGD Post Graduate Degree so please leave a message in the comment box.