

St. Xavier’s College, in collaboration with Mentric Training and Consulting, offers a PGDM course in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning -Automation. It is a two-year course designed in such a way that it prepares students for the modern competitive world with industry-focused learning, automation skills, and AI knowledge.
The program blends in management & engineering, AI/ML+ automation, theoretical knowledge & hands-on learning. Additionally, the program also offers practical learning and real industry exposure. Furthermore, students get to learn through project-based, problem-based, and job-role-based learning.
Below is a list of reasons as to why students should choose this course:
Industry 4.0-aligned curriculum and students learn about automation fundamentals & control systems.
Rather than traditional learning, there is a strong focus on practical and project-based learning.
The course offers hands-on training in AI, PLC, IIoT, and students get to explore data analytics for Risk management in finance.
Students also get internship opportunities from an early stage and capstone projects on real industrial problems.
They also get exposure to digital twins, smart manufacturing, and predictive maintenance.
Furthermore, students also receive Six Sigma & industry certifications.
Students also get international exposure and take part in industrial visits to know more about how a particular industry works.
Students who want to get admission into this course should have completed B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, CSE, IT, Mechatronics, and others. Additionally, they should have scored a minimum of 50% marks as well. Students who have a BBA degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, and Fintech are also eligible to get admission into this course.
Below is a table mentioning year-wise topics offered in this course:
Year 1 | Year 2 |
Foundations | Advanced+ Industry Integration |
Managerial Economics for Automation | AI in Manufacturing & Predictive Maintenance |
Financial Accounting for Industrial Systems | Vision Systems & Industrial AI |
Quantitative Techniques & Business Analytics | ERP, MES & Industrial Data Systems |
Organizational Behavior & Communication | Project Management (Primavera, MS Project) |
Operations & Supply Chain Management | Lean, Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement |
Design Thinking for Industrial Solutions | Entrepreneurship & Corporate Innovation |
Hands-On Technical Modules | Capstone+ Internship |
PLC & HMI Programming | Real Industry Projects |
Sensors & Actuators | Automation System Design |
Industrial Safety & Automation Architecture | AI-Based Industrial Solutions |
AIT-400 Automation Lab (Hands-on Systems) |
The PGDM in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning - Automation is a two-year course. It offers an industry-integrated learning model through which students learn more about AL/ML+Automation and Management.
Additionally, the course is also a placement-oriented program, where students have been offered the highest salary package of INR 10 LPA. Along with this, students are offered roles in areas such as business analytics, automation & operations, consulting, and technology & IT services. Below is the fee structure for this course:
Course Components | Fee |
Total Program Fee | INR 7,50,000 |
Registration Fee | INR 50,000 |
First Year Fee | INR 4,50,000 |
Second Year Fee | INR 2,50,000 |
The duration for the PGDM in Artificial Learning/Machine Learning - Automation is six months.
Ans: The second-year fee for the PGDM course is INR 2,50,000.
The first-year fee for the PGDM course offered to the students is INR 4,50,000.
Yes, after the completion of this course, students will get a certificate supported by SMC Corporation.
Yes, students are provided placement and internship assistance.