INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE
ISME was founded in 2006 by alumni from globally renowned institutions such as Carnegie Mellon University, Purdue University, and Wharton Business School (USA), ISME offers world-class management education with a focus on academic rigour, international perspectives, entrepreneurial thinking, and corporate alignment.ISME is part of the NVT Group, a diversified business conglomerate with a strong presence in the technology, defence, education, and real estate sectors.
ISME currently offers a Ph.D. in Management (Mysore University), Fellow Program in Management (AICTE), PGDM (AICTE), MCA (AICTE, Bangalore University), BBA, B.Com and BCA from Bangalore University. ISME is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and is in the process of obtaining EFMD accreditation, expected by 2026.
ISME has active collaborations with various leading educational institutions in the USA, Germany, France, Singapore, Malaysia and Australia. ISME leadership is very actively involved with leading industry associations in India. ISME is recognised as one of the top private B-Schools in Bangalore in the recent India Today rankings and other leading rankings of India.
Our greatest strengths as a management school have been our focus on Quality in Education, a professional approach to higher education, and to be able to give an international and open environment to our students. We have graduated over 2500 students in the past 20 years, and many of them are doing extremely well in their careers in India and abroad. We have a world-class campus on Sarjapur Road, Bangalore.
ISME RANKING
Ranked Top 30th
B-School All India by
Times of India, 2025
Top Business School
of the year for Best ROI
by The Higher Education Review
7th Top B- School
in South by Times of
India, 2025
Top Commerce
College
in Karnataka by
Academic Insights
Ranked among
Top 5 B-Schools
in Bangalore by Business
Today, 2024; and India
Today
Ranked among
Top 4
Eminent B-Schools of
Super Excellence
by CSR, 2024
Ranked 4th
in the state of Karnataka
by GHRDC, 2024
Ranked 30th
Top BBA Institute in India
by Times of India,2024
ISME ADVANTAGE
International by Credentials & Culture
OUR PARTNERS
Management DevelopmentInstitute of Singapore
THWS, Germany
ThunderbirdSchool of
Global Management
Arizona
State University
Westcliff University,Irvine, CA, USA
BelarusianState University
SingaporeInstitute of Management
ESC Clermont,France
The University ofWest Alabama
UNCP, USA
Universiti PutraMalaysia
INDUSTRY BODIES
Bangalore Chamber ofIndustry and Commerce
Bangalore ManagementAssociation
Confederation ofIndian Industry
National HumanResource Development
Indian Institute ofManagement – Bangalore
National Institute ofPersonnel Management
Federation of KarnatakaChamber of Commerce & Industry
Indian Society forTraining & Development
All IndiaManagement Association
Association of IndianManagement Schools
Retailers Associationof India
National Association ofSoftware & Service Companies
Why This Program
Family enterprises today are navigating an era of rapid globalization, digital disruption, and generational transitions. Traditional management wisdom alone can no longer ensure continuity and competitiveness.
Today’s SMEs & Family Businesses Face
shrinking margins
behaviour
disruption
leadership gaps
scale frameworks
ISME’s Post Graduate Family Business Program bridges this critical gap — combining academic rigor with real-world immersion to help next-generation leaders professionalize, scale, and globalize their businesses without losing their legacy and core values.
This program is designed for SME and family-business entrepreneurs who want to scale their companies 3X, strengthen governance, and build long-term enterprise value.
This program helps you in achieving the major following business goals:
- 3X Growth Roadmap (12–36 months)
- Leadership and governance systems for scale
- Valuation levers across revenue, EBITDA & cash flow
- Digital & AI enablement for scalable operations
- Global expansion readiness (China + Singapore)
- A complete business transformation capstone
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Growth-minded Leaders
SME Owners & Founders
Wanting structured scale-up, valuation
readiness, and systemisation
Family Business Promoters & Next-Gen Leaders
Preparing to scale, modernise,
and professionalise the enterprise
Senior Leaders in Family-Run SMEs
Responsible for operations, sales, finance,
sourcing or digital transformation
Entrepreneurs Expanding or Diversifying
Entering new markets, categories,
or geographies
Non-Family CXOs
Supporting governance, scale, and
transformation
KEY DIFFERENTIATORS
Global Multi-Institutional Learning Pathway
Co-delivered with global partners—Thunderbird (ASU, USA), IIM Bangalore Executive Education, MDIS Singapore, and an EFMD/EQUIS-accredited institute in China—offering exposure to best practices across four leading economies.
Multi-Certification Advantage
Participants graduate with four global credentials, including certifications from Thunderbird, IIM Bangalore, and MDIS Singapore—a rare academic and professional distinction.
Integrated Hybrid Delivery Model
Weekend-based live online sessions blended with immersive residencies in India, China, and Singapore, allowing professionals to learn while managing their enterprises.
Focus on Governance & Professionalization
Equips learners to design succession systems, governance frameworks, and leadership structures that balance family values with corporate discipline.
Applied & Experiential Learning
Every course culminates in live business projects and reflection papers directly connected to participants’ enterprises for immediate real-world relevance.
Focus on Global Leadership
Builds capacity to lead through globalization, innovation, and responsible entrepreneurship—combining legacy stewardship with modern management excellence.
Capstone Consulting Project
A structured, outcome-oriented consulting assignment that drives measurable business transformation and showcases strategic execution capabilities.
Industry-Aligned and Future-Ready Curriculum
Designed by experienced academics & practitioners, the curriculum integrates marketing, strategy, organization redesign and people management, operations, technology, finance through progressive term-wise modules.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Centered on Scale & Value
ISME delivers FBM & GL in partnership with top global institutions known for scaling mid-sized companies, accelerating leadership, and building enterprise value:
Data-Driven Leadership
Managing Family Businesses for Sustained Success
Global sourcing,
Lean Manufacturing
Digitization &
Corporate Finance
These partnerships provide world-class perspectives on growth, governance, technology, cross-border expansion, and certifications for students.
Our Leaders
Dr. Nitin Garg
Director, ISME
Dr. Nitin Garg holds a Masters of Business Administration from Tepper School of Management, Carnegie Mellon University, USA and Bachelors, Masters in Mechanical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay and Ph.D. from IIM Lucknow. Nitin has been instrumental in establishing International School of Management Excellence (ISME, Bangalore) as the founding Director.
Anuraag Gupta
Entrepreneur | Fmr President &, CEO, First Meridian
Seasoned business leader with 25+ years of experience building Unicorns and scaling PE-backed tech staffing firms to IPO. Former President & CEO at FirstMeridian and Quess. Led global M&A, turnarounds, & enterprise building. Serial Angel investor, Board member for small & medium enterprises. Harvard, NYU Stern, and LSE alumnus.
Dr. Vivek Garg
Founding Director, NVT Group | Real Estate Innovator
Dr. Vivek Garg is the Founding Director of NVT Group, a real estate innovator, education leader, and business growth strategist. He is an alumnus of Purdue University’s Daniels School of Business and serves as Regional Director at Minrad Inc. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration through the Executive Fellow Program in Management from the Indian School of Business
Minakkshi Sharma
Serial Entrepreneur | President & MBoD – Pacific
Serial entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience; built and exited two semi-conductor design services companies. Angel investor and board member, including an investment banking firm for SME and Main Board IPOs. Founder of Kalpataru, a non-profit empowering women and children. Harvard Business School alumna.
Core Commitee Members
Dr. Rony G Kurien
DEAN, ISME
Dr. Rony G Kurien is holding a Ph.D. in Consumer Behaviour and an MBA in Marketing. He has over 33 years of leadership experience across education, business development and consulting. His career spans senior roles in reputed institutions and organizations in India and abroad, including Australia and the USA. His academic interests include marketing, customer decision making, tourism development, retailing and education.
Dr. Purnajit Chatterjee
Head of External Relations, Training & Consulting, ISME
Dr. Purnajit Chatterjee holds a PGDM from IIM Ahmedabad and a D.Litt. He brings over three decades of extensive industry experience since 1988, including senior leadership roles at IBM and other leading global corporations. Since transitioning to academia in 2018, he has been actively involved in leading executive education and postgraduate programs, with a strong focus on strategic management. His areas of expertise include marketing management, international business, product and brand management, and technology strategy.
Indranil Dutta
Associate Professor of Practice & Consulting Lead, ISME
Indranil Dutta holds a B.Tech (Hons.) and a PGDM and joined ISME after a distinguished corporate career in leadership roles. He brings over two decades of experience in market research, strategy, and business insights, having worked with leading organizations such as Kantar, IDC, and IBM. At ISME, he teaches and mentors students in market research, consumer behaviour, services marketing, and international business. He is currently pursuing a PhD from IIM Sambalpur.
Advisory Board Members
Arvind Agarwalla
Founder of FACT Software Group
Born in Kolkata, he completed his graduation in 1983 from St. Xavier’s College. In 1993, he moved to Singapore, where he expanded his professional journey and went on to establish and lead Fact Software Group, building it into a recognized player in the technology and enterprise software space.
Archana Garodia Gupta
Owner – Touchstone Gems & Jewellery Pvt. Ltd.
She is an alumna of Lady Shri Ram College for Women and Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. Since 1988, she has led the company with strategic vision and strong industry expertise, driving its sustained growth and excellence in the jewellery sector.
Ravinder Singh
Investor: Deep Tech & Science | Professor: Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Harvard alumnus, award-winning technologist, Professor of Innovation, deep-tech investor, and global speaker. A seasoned C-level leader in Technology and Engineering, he has led large-scale innovation initiatives, built high-performance engineering teams, and driven transformative growth across industries.
Jai Shankar Krishnan
President, High Growth Markets – Danaher Corporationz
A Harvard alumnus, international sportsperson, and angel investor, he brings a unique blend of strategic leadership, global business acumen, and competitive excellence. With extensive experience in scaling high-growth markets, he has led transformative initiatives and driven sustainable business expansion across diverse geographies.
Harsh Shah
Non-Executive Director | Board Advisor
Non-Executive Director and Board Advisor, and an alumnus of Harvard Business School. An Executive Coach, turnaround and transformation expert, angel investor, and CPA, he brings deep expertise in strategic leadership, financial stewardship, and driving sustainable organizational growth.
Prakash Singh
Academician and Consultant
Academician and consultant, serving as Professor of Banking and Private Equity. He is an Independent Director on multiple boards, with expertise in fintech, startup funding, and valuation. An alumnus of Indian Institute of Management Lucknow, he holds a Ph.D. from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani and brings strong research depth combined with industry insight to his work.
Savithri Sravanthi
Founder & Managing Partner | Certified Independent Director
Founder and Managing Partner with a strong academic and professional foundation, she is a University Rank Holder in both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, blending academic excellence with practical leadership. A Certified Independent Director and Start-up Mentor at T-Hub, she actively guides emerging entrepreneurs. An accomplished author and Registered POSH Trainer with the Ministry of Women & Child Development (WCD), she contributes to workplace compliance and gender sensitization. She also serves as Treasurer and Trustee at MVF Iustus Legal, supporting governance, financial oversight, and strategic direction.
Krishna J V S N
Performance Management | Taxation | Business Transformation
A seasoned professional in Performance Management, Taxation, and Business Transformation, he drives financial efficiency and strategic growth initiatives. As Founder and Director of JSS Group, he leads advisory engagements focused on process optimization, profitability, and organizational transformation. An alumnus of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, he brings strong technical expertise in tax advisory, financial restructuring, compliance strategy, and performance improvement for growing enterprises.
LEARNING JOURNEY
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Post Graduate Program in Family Business Management & Global Leadership (PGP–FBM&GL) is designed for ambitious SMEs and family businesses ready to scale from founder-led operations to institution-led enterprises capable of growth and long-term value creation.
The programme blends:
- Growth strategy
- Governance and leadership systems
- Profitability engineering
- Digital and AI-powered scale tools
- Financial intelligence for valuation growth
Over 12 months, participants learn how to:
- Build and execute a Growth Strategy
- Institutionalise governance, reviews & leadership teams
- Build sales, profit & cashflow engines
- Use digital and AI tools to remove bottlenecks at scale
- Become investor-ready and understand valuation levers
- Deliver a live Scale Blueprint via a business transformation capstone
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
After completing PGP-FBM&GL, participants will be able to:
- Create valuation levers across revenue, EBITDA, cash cycles & risk reduction
- Build leadership bandwidth & professional teams for scale
- Institutionalize governance systems, KRAs, dashboards, and review mechanisms
- Strengthen financial resilience and investor confidence
- Build AI-enabled visibility across operations, sales, cashflow and customer metrics
- Prepare next-gen successors for high-growth leadership
PROGRAMME OUTLINE
- Duration: 12 months
- Objective: Business Growth & Valuation Creation
- Mode: Hybrid (Weekend online + leadership immersions)
- Hours: 260+
- Terms: 4
- Capstone: Scale Blueprint – Business Growth & Valuation Transformation Project
CURRICULUM
Total: 260 Hours
| DURATION | NO. OF HOURS | CORE THEME | LEARNING FORMAT & IMMERSION COMPONENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week-1 | 24 Hours | Foundations of Data-Driven Leadership | Opening of the program at ISME with Thunderbird (Arizona State University) certification; orientation workshops, leadership labs |
| DURATION | NO. OF HOURS | CORE THEME | LEARNING FORMAT & IMMERSION COMPONENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week-2–12 | 32 Hours | Sales & Marketing for Growth | Hybrid live online learning (core marketing and analytics modules) |
| DURATION | NO. OF HOURS | CORE THEME | LEARNING FORMAT & IMMERSION COMPONENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week-13 | 24 Hours | Strategy & People Management | IIM Bangalore Executive Education Collaboration: Three face-to-face sessions at ISME Campus and one-day campus immersion at IIM B; Executive Certificate in Family Governance & Leadership |
| DURATION | NO. OF HOURS | CORE THEME | LEARNING FORMAT & IMMERSION COMPONENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 14–24 | 32 Hours | Strategy & People Management | Leadership and organization courses; preparation for global operations modules |
| DURATION | NO. OF HOURS | CORE THEME | LEARNING FORMAT & IMMERSION COMPONENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 25 | 30 Hours | Operations Optimization & Imports/Sourcing | China Immersion (Guangzhou Region): Three-day program aligned with Canton Fair (Oct 15–30); EFMD/EQUIS- accredited partner delivery |
| DURATION | NO. OF HOURS | CORE THEME | LEARNING FORMAT & IMMERSION COMPONENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 26–36 | 32 Hours | Operations Optimization & Imports/Sourcing | Courses in supply-chain excellence and trade strategy; integration of learning from China immersion. |
| DURATION | NO. OF HOURS | CORE THEME | LEARNING FORMAT & IMMERSION COMPONENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week-37 | 30 Hours | Digitization & Corporate Finance | Singapore Immersion (MDIS): Three-day certification on Technology, Exports & Finance; industry visits to private equity, technology firms, and Singapore Port. |
| DURATION | NO. OF HOURS | CORE THEME | LEARNING FORMAT & IMMERSION COMPONENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 38–48 | 32 Hours | Digitization & Corporate Finance | Technology transformation and finance modules culminating in Capstone Project introduction. |
| DURATION | NO. OF HOURS | CORE THEME | LEARNING FORMAT & IMMERSION COMPONENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 49–52 | 24 Hours | Capstone Presentation & Graduation | Closing ISME immersion; consulting showcase, peer evaluation, and graduation ceremony. |
LEARNING RESOURCES & SUPPORT
CAPSTONE
Scale Blueprint
Global and Domestic Immersions
USA / INDIA – Thunderbird
(Data-Driven Leadership)
Data, dashboards, AI, and decision frameworks.
IIM Bangalore
Leadership & Governance
Governance for scale, leadership labs, succession.
China
Guangzhou & Canton Fair
Sourcing, cost optimisation, scale manufacturing.
Singapore – MDIS
Digital transformation, financial systems, investor exposure.
ADMISSION PROCESS
Submit Application:
Provide a detailed application outlining your experience and aspirations.
Personal Interaction:
Participate in an interaction to discuss your fit for the programme.
Selection Decision:
Admission is based on the application and assessment of your interaction.
CONTACT
- +91 77958 33213
- corporaterelations@isme.in
- www.isme.in
- International School of Management Excellence (ISME)#88, Chembanahalli, Near Dommasandra Circle, Sarjapur Road,
Dommasandra, Bengaluru, Karnataka Pin: 562125
