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2026 – 2027 Cohort

PG Diploma in NPO
Management

Equipping leaders of churches & non-profit organisations with foundational management skills through Kingdom-centred, biblically-grounded education.

1 YearProgramme Duration
40 Credits2 Semesters
CIMOffered by CIM

Built for Leaders in the Social Sector

Christian Institute of Management

CIM, Chennai, is a national organisation imparting management education, training, and organisational development services relevant to NPOs, education, healthcare, and business organisations. CIM has been offering management courses since 2004. The PG Diploma in NPO Management aims to equip leaders with foundational management skills.

Martin Luther Christian University

MLCU, Shillong, is a state private university established in 2005 by an Act of the Meghalaya State Legislature and approved by UGC, with the Governor of Meghalaya as Visitor. The University offers programmes across Arts, Science, and Commerce. The PG Diploma in NPO Management programme is under the university’s institutional accreditation; the degree is fully recognised under the university’s state charter.

Note: Successful graduates may apply for lateral entry into the second year of the MBA with Specialisation in NPO Management, subject to MLCU’s eligibility criteria and approval.

Objective
Build managerial capacity of leaders through a systematic process of learning, providing Kingdom solutions to the management challenges of Churches and NPOs.
Eligibility
University Graduation in any subject. Theological graduates from Serampore / ATA at Graduate level are also eligible.
Admission
Apply online at courses.cimindia.in β€” shortlisted candidates are notified via email with enrolment, fee, and orientation details. Last date to register: 9 September 2026.

Download the Programme Handbook

Get the full 2026 Handbook for the PG Diploma in NPO Management — including detailed course descriptions, admission requirements, and programme policies.

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Semester-by-Semester Roadmap

Semester 1 20 Credits · Jul – Dec 2026
1
Biblical Understanding of Management
July – August 2026
2
Essentials of Organisation Management
September – October 2026
3
Managerial Communication
September – October 2026
4
Organization Growth & Development
October – December 2026
5
Environmental, Social, Governance
October – December 2026
E
Organisation BehaviourElective
October – December 2026
Semester 2 20 Credits · Jan – Jun 2027
1
Financial Cost & Management Accounting
January – February 2027
2
Financial Stewardship, Accountability & Integrity
February – April 2027 (2-Day Workshop included)
3
Fundamentals of Indian Law
April – May 2027 (2-Day Workshop included)
4
Legal Requirements for NPOs
May – June 2027
5
Services Marketing
May – June 2027
E
Church ManagementElective
May – June 2027

End of PG Diploma in NPO Management — 40 Credits total. Graduates who wish to continue may progress to the MBA with specialisation in NPO Management programme.

Semester-wise Fees

Semester 2
₹15,340
incl. 18% GST
Due: 15 January 2027

Registration Deadline: The last date to register for the 2026–2027 cohort is 9 September 2026.

Application Fee: A non-refundable application fee of ₹300 is payable at the time of submitting your application.

How You Will Be Assessed

ComponentMarks
Attendance (2 marks/chapter)20
Pre-Session Assignments (200–300 words)50
Post-Session Assignments (300–400 words)60
Post-Session Quizzes (6 MCQs)30
Student Presentation (8 minutes)40
Journaling (3D Approach)
Total200

Pre-Session Question

Resources are provided to spark curiosity before each lecture. Students answer a guided question (200–300 words) to prepare for the upcoming session.

Post-Session Question (AOQ)

An application-oriented question (300–400 words) to demonstrate practical understanding of the topic covered.

MCQ Quiz

Six multiple-choice questions per chapter to reinforce key concepts and check comprehension.

Journaling — The 3D Approach

Weekly journal entries using Actions (who/what/where/when), Disclosures (the critical why), and Decisions (how learning shapes future action).

Student Presentation

An 8-minute live presentation of the Course Paper. Graded on content, relevance, presentation skill, and timing by faculty and peers (20 marks per presentation).

What You Will Study

Biblical Understanding of Management

  1. Theological Reflections: Four Models of Management
  2. Biblical Examples: Four Aspects of Management
  3. Practical Principles: 16 Principles for Managers
  4. Personal Applications: 16 Characteristics of Managers
  5. Good & Faithful and The Choice

Essentials of Organisation Management

  1. Organisation — Need & Importance, Forms, Structure
  2. Functions of Management
  3. Functional Areas of Organisations
  4. Developing Key Areas of Organisations
  5. Developing Vision, Mission, Strategy for Organisations

Managerial Communication

  1. Foundations of Effective Communication
  2. Character, Ethics and Personal Effectiveness
  3. Effective Presentation and Persuasive Communication
  4. Digital and Media Communication
  5. Leadership Communication and Strategic Communication

Organization Growth & Development

  1. Change Management
  2. Creativity & Innovation
  3. Learning Organisations & Tacit Knowledge
  4. Team Building, Negotiation Skills & Conflict Management
  5. Leadership Development & Succession Planning

Environmental, Social, Governance

  1. Foundations of ESG vs. Traditional Philanthropy
  2. Environmental Stewardship
  3. Social Responsibility & Human Rights
  4. Governance & Transparency
  5. ESG Reporting & Global Frameworks

Organisation Behaviour Elective

  1. Foundations of Organisational Behaviour and Individual Behaviour
  2. Motivation, Leadership and Employee Engagement
  3. Groups, Teams and Organisational Communication
  4. Organisational Culture and Conflict Management
  5. Organisational Development, Change and Innovation

Financial Cost & Management Accounting

  1. Introduction to Financial / Cost / Management Accounting & Financial Management
  2. Accounting Concepts & Conventions & Financial Cycle
  3. Financial Statements, Internal & External Audit
  4. Cost Sheets & Budgets
  5. Financial Objectives and Financial Decisions

Financial Stewardship, Accountability & Integrity

  1. Financial Stewardship
  2. Financial MIS & Financial Performance Analysis
  3. Income Tax
  4. Goods & Services Tax
  5. Foreign Contribution Regulation Act

Fundamentals of Indian Law

  1. Indian Legal System
  2. Indian Constitution
  3. Labor Codes
  4. Registration of Societies, Trusts & Sec 8 Companies
  5. Laws Pertaining to Property

Legal Requirements for NPOs

  1. Personal Laws
  2. Right to Education (RTE)
  3. Right to Information (RTI)
  4. Laws Pertaining to Women’s Protection
  5. Laws Pertaining to Children’s Homes

Services Marketing

  1. Foundations of Service Marketing in the Non-Profit Sector
  2. Understanding Stakeholders and Service Design
  3. The 7 Ps of Services Marketing for Non-Profit Organizations
  4. Relationship Marketing, Fundraising, and Volunteer Engagement
  5. Branding, Social Impact Communication, and Ethics

Church Management Elective

  1. Models of Church Organisational Structure
  2. Pastoral Leadership
  3. Networking
  4. Managing Community Interventions / Relating with the Community
  5. Profiling and Managing Self and Family

Note: Course titles and content are subject to minor changes.

Ready to Apply?

Join the 2026–2027 cohort and take the next step in your leadership journey. Applications are reviewed and shortlisted candidates are notified by email.

studies@cimindia.in
+91 73581 99376