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How Far Can One Year of Your Life Take You?: Post Graduate Programme in Management, 2019-2020
How Far Can One Year of Your Life Take You?: Post Graduate Programme in Management, 2019-2020
How Far Can One Year of Your Life Take You?: Post Graduate Programme in Management, 2019-2020
Greetings!
The Indian School of Business (ISB), the East, impact on business strategy and
evolved from a need for a distinctive policy through collaborations, and multi-
business school in this region dedicated to disciplinary perspectives in our academic
providing the best management education. and executive programmes. As a result
The School is the dream of some of we offer unique perspectives through our
the best minds from the corporate and curriculum.
academic world. Their aspiration was to
Our faculty are thought leaders in their
establish an internationally recognised,
respective fields and have distinguished
research-driven, independent management
themselves as researchers, management
institution that groomed future leaders for
theorists, policy makers, and consultants.
India and the world.
This, combined with the impressive
The composition of its leadership and infrastructure and serene landscapes,
partners includes business leaders, provides a great learning and research
entrepreneurs and academicians, and environment. Students at the ISB enjoy
marquee institutions of higher learning world-class academic, residential, and
like the Kellogg School of Management, recreational facilities.
The Wharton School, London Business
This is an invitation to you to come and
School, MIT Sloan School of Management,
experience the ISB story and to be a part
and the Fletcher School of Law and
of it.
Diplomacy at the Tuft’s University.
Our location in India and the Asian
region provides the setting for a thought- Rajendra Srivastava
provoking interplay of management Dean and Novartis Professor of Marketing
thinking and practices from the West and Strategy and Innovation
Indian School of Business
ISB’s Academic Associations bring in the placements. So you are assured of the same
best of Global Management thinking into learning, career opportunities and alumni
the Curriculum. network, irrespective of which campus
you study in. Both the campuses provide
Also, ISB is the first business school in
world-class academic and residential
South Asia to achieve the prestigious
facilities that help create a perfect balance
AACSB Accreditation, and belongs to the
between the rigours of intense learning
select band of schools worldwide with
and an enriching campus life.
both AACSB and EQUIS accreditations.
During the programme, for those who
The PGP is concurrently delivered across
wish to experience the other campus
ISB’s two campuses - Hyderabad and
or take up electives being offered there,
Mohali. The School follows a unified
inter-campus exchange opportunities are
process for admissions, learning and
available over the course of the year.
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Learning
Practicum Courses of presentation, conflict management, and the students get to work on projects
The Learning & Development (L&D) collaboration, influence, working in teams along-with their other coursework which
vertical of SEAL designs and delivers and so on. give them a real-time industry exposure.
Course Structure “One thing that you learn at ISB is how to stay learning interventions for PGP students Several ISB students make phenomenal Many companies use this programme as
their pre-recruitment exercise. Some of
Term 1-3 Core Courses focussed, how to stay on the ball, everytime.” to help them address their development contributions to the running of the
the projects undertaken as part of the ELP
needs, and accomplish their professional institution, whether it is the admission
Term 4 A mix of Core Courses Neeraj Arora | Class of 2006 |Vice President -WhatsApp goals. To make every student at ISB process, running of the curriculum, include:
and Elective Courses placement ready, L&D helps students co-curricular and extra-curricular • Landscaping an industry to provide
understand various post-MBA roles, and activities, placements, alumni events, driving themes for potential
Term 5-8 Elective Courses
then work towards acquiring the relevant clubs, leadership conferences, B-school investment in the sector
technical and inter-personal skills through competitions, student life, and so on. • Design and implementation of a
Core Courses • Marketing Management the last four terms, students can opt to Interventions and workshops. Through this voluntary giving, the dynamic inventory management
• Managerial Economics take 18 to 21 elective credits. Registration students also receive something valuable system
The programme comprises Core Courses Leadership Development (LEAD)
• Statistical Methods for Management for courses is through a bidding process. in return. They get an opportunity to • Evaluating investment opportunities in
and Elective Courses. Core Courses are At ISB, every incoming student goes practice leadership. This provides them
taught in the first four terms of the Post Decisions Courses are combined to offer students specific Tier 2/3 cities for expansion
through a workshop on Leadership important lessons on the art of making
Graduate Programme in Management. • Competitive Strategy the following six concentrations and four of a hospital chain
Development (called LEAD) during the things happen.
Each term comprises a full-time course • Decision Models and Optimisation industry majors: • Developing marketing and distribution
initial orientation week. They work in
load of 4-5 subjects. The Core Courses • Global Economics In addition, we have advanced leadership strategies to reach off-grid rural
• Entrepreneurship their study groups with feedback based
taught across all your terms at ISB include • Marketing Decision-Making courses on themes such as team consumers for solar lighting
• Finance on their psychological profiles and 360-
the basics of Finance, Strategy, Marketing, • Corporate Finance building, change management, managing • Developing digital marketing and
• Information and Technology degree assessment. They are put through
Operations and Organisational Behaviour. • Managerial Accounting and complexity and negotiations. business strategy for top three
Management experiential exercises and day-long
These courses are taught by outstanding Decision-Making beverage brands of this firm
• Operations Management simulations to gain an understanding of Experiential Learning
resident faculty and visiting faculty • Operations Management • Marketing and Pricing strategy for a
• Marketing how they function in groups. In order Programme (ELP)
selected from renowned business schools • Management of Organisations branded sports solution provider
• Strategy and Leadership to complete the course, the students are The Experiential Learning Programme
around the world. The Core Courses • Health care, Manufacturing, Public expected to develop their own personal The ELP has generated a tremendous
(ELP) is a live consulting engagement
include: Specialisations and Electives Policy, Infrastructure plan in order to become a better leader. response and over the years we have
undertaken by ISB students as part of the
• Financial Accounting and Decision- ISB offers around 80 electives that help During the year, workshops are organised done close to 800 projects with over 450
students build on their interests. During curriculum. ELP is a one-credit course
Making on specific themes that include skills companies.
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Learning
“The canvas of tools ISB gives you access to is “ISB facilitates relationships with industry leaders through
exceptionally large and you wonder if you will the events, clubs and conferences. These relationships have
ever be able to use all those tools.” been invaluable in my career.”
Krishna Bhaskar | Class of 2009 | IAS Biju Mohandas | Class of 2007 |Head of Health and Education, Sub-Saharan Africa, IFC
The other learning practicum the option of working on an independent Pro Bono Projects NSE-ISB Trading Laboratory
courses are: study project with another peer under Students are encouraged to work on Pro The NSE-ISB Trading Laboratory
Planning an Entrepreneurial the guidance of a faculty member. Bono Projects that implement learnings is a world-class facility having the latest
Venture (PaEV) on a real time basis. Previously our software in a dynamic and interactive
Faculty Initiated Research learning environment. This initiative
The PaEV offers you guidance on how students worked with the Telangana Police
Project (FIRP) is a joint effort of NSE and ISB for the
to set up your own enterprise. Through Head Office, on 6 different projects purpose of further enhancing research
The faculty members involve students studying processes pertaining to human
this elective, you will get an exciting and knowledge sharing in the country.
in their research, which provides resource, technology adaptation, budget
introduction to the process and practice
significant mutual learning opportunities. The NSE-ISB Trading Laboratory gives
of entrepreneurship and new venture management, administrative processes
Such research projects are designed and students a real time trading experience.
creation. and procurement systems of the police The Lab also offers access to premium
supervised by the faculty, and you are department and submitted workable financial databases that enable students
Independent Study (INDS) expected to complete the project within solutions in selected priority processes. to gain hands on trading experience that
the stipulated time. LEAD, PaEV, ELP and will equip them with skills and knowledge
The Independent Study course allows you
FIRP are credit courses and count towards required to understand the nuances of the
to explore areas of interest that may not
the graduation requirements. financial markets and handle the challenges
be covered in the curriculum.You have
of the fast changing economy.
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Faculty: The Best Minds
from Across the World
The ISB’s unique portfolio faculty model UCLA, amongst others. It also brings
brings together a strong team of resident many research scholars from around
faculty and international faculty from the world on long-term sabbaticals.
leading B-Schools around the world.
Staying on campus with students,
The resident faculty at the School are
the faculty spends considerable time
actively involved in academic as well as
shaping business perspectives directly,
Milind Sohoni Siddharth Shekar Singh industry-related research. This gives you
like involving students in academic
an insight into emerging trends in business
projects, or indirectly, like engaging
focussed on new economies. The School
students in business discussions well
also plays host to faculty from renowned
after classroom hours.
schools such as Wharton, Kellogg, London
Business School, Cornell, Duke and
Ramabhadran Thirumalai
Lynda Moore Bruce Allen
Vinod Khosla
“The ISB experience added value to me not just in
Kiran Mazumdar Shaw
industry but as a person and it taught me to value myself.”
Vipin Sondhi
Neeti Mishra | Class of 2011 | Senior Manager - Strategy, Star India Pvt Ltd
Ratan Tata
Habil Khorakiwala, Wockhardt Sanjay Nayar, KKR & Co
Jeffrey Sachs, The Earth Institute Sunil Kant Munjal, Hero MotoCorp
Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Biocon Thomas L Friedman, NewYork Times
Kishore Biyani, Future Group Vinod Khosla, KhoslaVentures George Soros
Centres of Excellence • Centre for Innovation and Global businesses need managers who • Melbourne Business School,
ISB has differentiated itself with a strong Entrepreneurship possess the tools required to succeed University of Melbourne, Australia
• Centre for Analytical Finance in a fast changing global scenario:
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focus on research since inception. • NUS Business School, National University
Operating out of the Hyderabad campus, • Srini Raju Centre for IT and The Centres leadership skills, cultural awareness
and an understanding of how the global
of Singapore, Singapore Exchange
the Centres of Excellence have played an
important role in this. Several faculty have
Networked Economy of Excellence marketplace functions. ISB prepares you • Pontifical Catholic University of Schools*
• Centre for Learning & Management to meet these demands with the help Chile (PUC)
published their research in top ranked Practice
international journals and have been of the Inbound and Outbound Exchange • Queen’s School of Business,
• Thomas Schmidheiny Centre for Family Programmes, built on a network of 42 Queen’s University, Canada
recognised in India and abroad for their
Enterprise leading schools.
path-breaking work.
19 Countries
• Rotterdam School of Management,
Some of the leading B-Schools in ISB’s Erasmus University, Netherlands
exchange network include: • The Fletcher School, Tufts University, USA
• Bocconi University (MSc), Italy
• The Wharton School,
Institutes • Bharti Institute of Public Policy • China Europe International Business University of Pennsylvania, USA
School (CEIBS)
4 Institutes
The Four Institutes, operating out of the • Max Institute of Healthcare • Tuck School of Business,
Mohali Campus, through their unique Management • Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales Dartmouth College, USA
engagement model with industry, • Munjal Institute for Global de Paris (HEC Paris), France
• UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School,
academia and government in India and Manufacturing • ESADE Business School, Spain The University of North Carolina, USA
abroad, are involved in research and • Punj Lloyd Institute of Infrastructure • IE Business School, Spain • University of Cape Town Graduate School
building management capacity in the Management
four sectors that they address, through • IESE Business School, Spain of Business, South Africa
specialised programmes and initiatives. • Kellogg School of Management, • University of St.Gallen, Switzerland
Northwestern University, USA • WHU - Otto Beisheim School of
• London Business School, UK Management, Germany
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Your Network Around
the World
The ISB brand is now represented by
a network of 9500+ accomplished
alumni working in leading companies,
9500+
alumni in 40+ countries
government and non-profits spread over across the world
40+ countries worldwide. Over 440+
alumni are running their ventures. The
school actively supports the development
of its alumni through lifelong learning
programmes combined with career
development and other activities.
The alumni too take an active interest
in the School, lending their time and
resources to participate in various school
initiatives, including admission interviews,
mentoring students, providing scholarship
opportunities, hiring students and more.
450+
alumni at CXO levels
and top leadership
roles
400+
entrepreneurs in energy, IT products and
services, pharma, bio-tech, private equity, travel
and tourism, infrastructure, education etc.
Class Profile 2018-2019 Work Experience: Industry Backgrounds
17% CONSULTING
24% OTHERS
4% OIL/ENERGY/PETROLEUM/MINERALS
4% ADVT/MEDIA/COMMUNICATION 7% TECHNOLOGY
PR/ENTERTAINMENT
5% MANUFACTURING
Work Experience
Range 2 - 23
Average 4.6 Years
Work Experience: Functional Background 16% CONSULTING
to a diverse group of students for a truly and achievements are handpicked to make
6% ENGINEERING
international education. an effective cohort to maximise your
learning. 13% ANALYTICS/BUSINESS/MARKETING RESEARCH
Maximise on Your Interest Areas • Retail and e-commerce Club The ISB over the years has had an enviable “I went as an Exchange student to China and
• Senior Executive Club record of facilitating meaningful careers
Student clubs are an important part
for its students, particularly as a pioneer of my learning about how people live in a different
of the learning and cultural environment • SREI Infrastructure Club
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culture, different environment, their priorities,
at ISB. Formed by functional or industry
interest areas, and driven by the students
• Toastmasters Club Professional the concept of lateral placements in India.
taught me a lot.”
themselves, the clubs help you stay
• Women in Business Club Clubs Career Shifts
Vivaik Bharadwaaj | Class of 2006
in touch with developments in those areas. In addition to the professional clubs, A career shift is characterised by
Director - Product Quality Operations, Google India
Being a part of the clubs also gives you ISB is also home to many social, sports movement across the function, domain
opportunities to engage and interact with and hobby clubs through which students or industry you belonged to prior to the
industry leaders during the several sessions schedule their meets and events all ISB.You need to acquire the skills and
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organised as part of the club mandate. through the year. knowledge required to succeed in the new
ISB currently has the following • Arts & Creativity Club Social role. Based on your career goals regarding profile and presents the opportunities growing their enterprises. The school
professional clubs: • Dance Club Clubs function, role, and industry, the L&D that are best suited to help you get ahead
in your chosen career.
also runs an incubation programme which
provides mentoring and financial support
(Learning & Development) team suggests
• Business Technology Club • Music Club
a course of action which could involve to students’ entrepreneurial efforts.
• Consulting Club • Photography Club a set of electives, or a project which Entrepreneurship
• Energy Club • Quiz Club could enhance your prospects of securing The School, through its various
• Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital • Radio Club a position/role of your choice. initiatives, supports and mentors aspiring
Club • Sports Club entrepreneurs – from helping them
• Finance Club Career Progression evaluate ideas, develop business plans
• Theatre Club
• Healthcare Club Career progression requires you to take up or support through implementation.
Special Interest Groups greater responsibilities within your domain It facilitates interactions with venture
• Manufacturing & Operations Club
• WAWE (Wildlife and Animal Welfare or industry and demonstrate integrative capitalists, technology providers,
• Marketing Club
Enthusiasts) cross-functional/general management enterprise-promoting agencies,
• Net Impact Club skills. The L&D team helps you analyse commercial banks, etc. and helps students
• Travel and Adventure
• Public Policy Club your career objectives based on your lay the foundation for establishing or
• Wellness
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Industry wise offers Indicative List of Recruiters
2% ADVT/MEDIA/COMM/PR/ENTERTAINMENT
2% TRANSPORTATION/LOGISTICS/OPERATIONS
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Admissions
ISB follows a unified admission process for
entry into its two campuses at Hyderabad Early Entry Option (EEO)
and Mohali. To be eligible for admission, The Early Entry Option (EEO) allows recent graduates with less than 2 years of full
you must meet the following criteria: time work experience to apply to ISB’s PGP. If selected, they will secure a deferred
admission to the PGP, and would be eligible to enroll into the programme after
• A bachelor’s degree in any discipline completing at least 24 months of full time work experience.
• GMAT or GRE scores that fulfill the For more details log on to isb.edu/eeo
validity criteria at the time of admission
• Work Experience: There is no minimum The Young Leaders Programme (YLP)
or maximum work experience The Young Leaders Programme (YLP) A first-of-its-kind initiative in India. The YLP
requirement to apply to ISB’s PGP. is designed exclusively for undergraduate and post- graduate students in their pre-
However, you need to have a minimum final year and final year seeking a head-start on their peers. This mode of entry makes
of 2 years of post-qualification, full- you eligible for guaranteed admission to ISB PGP, contingent upon completion of 20
time work experience to enroll in the months of work experience. For more details log on to isb.edu/ylp
programme. Students in college and
working professional with less than 24 will conduct personal interviews across • You will have more time to plan the exit
months of work experience till March various cities. Overseas applicants have an from your current organisation
31, 2019, can apply for a deferred option to opt for a Skype or a telephonic
admissions through the Young Leaders interview. • You will have sufficient time to apply for
Programme (YLP) and the Early Entry a loan if you are planning to fund your
Option (EEO) respectively Offers for admission will be made to education through a student loan.
Note:
• TOEFL/IELTS score would be required selected applicants. Selected candidates
will be given 10 days to accept or decline • It is mandatory to live on the campus.
only if the medium of instruction during Application Fee
the offer in Cycle 1 and Cycle 2. • It is mandatory to have medical insurance cover for the entire duration of the programme. Premium for Group Medical Insurance scheme for students and
undergraduate education is not English For first-time applicants: INR 5,000 their dependents living on campus has to be paid at the time of registration.The premium will depend on the age and number of dependents on campus.
For re-applicants : INR 2,500 • The amounts payable are fixed in Indian National Rupees (INR.). Payments can be made in any currency subject to the mentioned amounts being realised
Selection Process (This fee is inclusive of taxes) by the School.
Course Commencement
If you meet the above eligibility • Service Tax:The effect of the amendment brought about by the Finance Act 2010 to Section 65 (105) (zzc) of the Finance Act, 1994 is presently before
requirements, then you must submit an Classes for the PGP Class of 2020 will
commence in April 2019. the Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT). ISB has always maintained that the said section does not apply to the “educational”
online application form that comprises programmes of ISB. However Service Tax Department is of the view that Service Tax is applicable on the fees charged to the students by ISB. As per the
of essays, a recommendation letter and Application Deadline advice of our legal counsels, to mitigate the risks associated with this levy, ISB will be collecting the Service tax as applicable on the fees as and when
mark sheets. All of these are evaluated Advantages of applying in Cycle 1: payable by you and remit the same to the Government Account under protest and without prejudice to ISB’s rights and contentions in Law. In the event of
holistically and short-listed candidates are Cycle 1 15, September 2018 the said matter ultimately getting resolved in favor of ISB, ISB will provide the necessary information to you so as to assist you to obtain a refund from the
called for an interview. The interviews take • Full tuition fee waivers will be awarded
Government of India.
place between October and November only in Cycle 1 Cycle 2 15, December 2018
• The amounts do not cover expenses that may be undertaken on food, electricity, computer peripherals and any other miscellaneous expenses applicable for
for the first cycle applicants, and between • 50% of merit and need based Acceptance 10 days from the date the smooth completion of the programme. ISB reserves the right to modify, add and recover any expenses not explicitly mentioned in the above table.
January and February for the second cycle scholarships will be offered in Cycle 1 Date of the offer
applicants. A panel of ISB representatives
For Fee and Scholarship details please visit: http://www.isb.edu/pgp/Fees-Financing Disclaimer: This brochure is only for the purpose of providing information to the reader on the ISB’s PGP.
ISB reserves the right to change and modify these details at any time.The brochure does not result in any binding contract between the ISB and the reader.
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Indian School of Business
Hyderabad Campus: Gachibowli, Hyderabad - 500 032.
Mohali Campus: Knowledge City, Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Mohali - 140 306.
Ph: +91 40 2318 7474, Working Hours: 9am to 5pm (Monday to Friday)
E-mail: PGP@isb.edu, Web: www.isb.edu/pgp
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