PGDM (AICTE, NBA & AIU, EQUIS – EFMD Accredited) + International Business Certification Program from MDIS, Singapore

International by Credentials and Culture

University linkages with:

• USA – Thunderbird School of Global Management, Arizona
• Australia – Torrens University
• Germany – University of Applied Sciences, Wurzburg- Schweinfurt (THWS)
• France – ESC Clermont Business School
• Belarus – Belarusian State University
• Singapore – Singapore Institute of Management (SIM), Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS)
• Malaysia – Universiti Putra

Taught by Practitioners. Grounded in Research

• Over 40% of our faculty hold PhDs from leading Indian and international universities.
• Faculty research published in peer-reviewed management journals.
• Visiting international faculty from partner institutions across the US, Europe, and Asia
• Faculty-Industry collaboration embedded in curriculum design

Driven by Excellence

ISME is highly ranked by various organizations

• 8th Top B- School in South by Times of India, 2026
• 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
• Top Commerce College in Karnataka by Academic Insights
• Ranked among Top 5 B-Schools in Bangalore by Business Today, 2025, and India Today
• Ranked among Top 5 Eminent B-Schools of Super Excellence by CSR, 2025

Corporate Centric Approach

Strong integration with the corporate world right through the duration of the program

• International Conferences, Panel Discussions, Guest Lectures on a regular basis
• Over 260+ Companies like Ernst & Young, Grant Thornton, Deloitte,
• KPMG, Broadridge, TCS, Infosys, London Stock Exchange, Wipro, Kantar, Amazon, Xiaomi, L & T, Godrej, Flipkart, MyGate, Federal Bank etc. recruit our students
• Over 2800 alumni working in MNCs in India and abroad
• HBR Cases & AI Courses Integrated in the Curriculum
• Collaboration with IIMBx on Leadership Program

Domestic Industry Visits: TVS, Britannia, Indo-MIM, Del Monte, Bisleri, Akshaya Patra Kitchen, Sri Sri Tattva, KMF, ISRO, Wakefit, Decathlon, BEML, Vidhana Soudha among others

The Summer Internship That Changes Everything

• Minimum 8-week corporate internship with structured check-ins
• Germany immersion option: live project experience with international exposure
• Internship deliverables reviewed by both faculty mentor and corporate guide

Why ISME Internships Convert

Unlike placement-volume-focused programs, ISME’s internship structure is built around depth. Students are given real mandates, not shadow assignments. The result: internship-to-placement conversions that reflect merit, not volume.

Industry Trajectory Program (ITP) – A Unique ISME Advantage

Get Employed by second year of PGDM in companies and other top MNC’s

ISME has collaborative arrangements with top MNC’s for Industry Trajectory Program. The program enables students to undergo a 4 to 6 months internship followed by a job offer by December, six months before graduation.

The objective of the Industry Trajectory Program (ITP) is to prepare the selected students in their second year of the PGDM program for specific company and job requirements through customized coursework at ISME and 4 to 6 months of Industry Trajectory Program so that they are completely productive by the time they are on boarded full time.

• 4 to 6 months corporate immersion with top-tier companies
• 95% PPO (Pre-Placement Offer) conversion rate
• Stipend Range: ₹25000 to ₹45000 per month

Placement Centric Coursework

ISME has pioneered the concept of offering Placement Oriented Value Added Term (POVAT) that enables students to integrate their learning and be better prepared for opportunities in the corporate world.

A 5-week intensive training program focused on enhancing employability.

Key Training Modules:

• Aptitude Training
• Grooming & Body language
• LinkedIn Workshop
• Business and Current Affairs Session
• Mock Interview & GD training
• Future Ready Workshops
• General & Technical Interview FAQs training

International Business Certification program from MDIS, Singapore

Connecting Classroom Learning to Real-World Business Practice

Students get an opportunity to visit the Top University of Singapore as a part of experiential learning and participate in Workshops, attend Guest Lectures and understand the best Industry practice via Industry Visits. They also get to explore Singapore as a city, understand the integration of different cultures in order to develop and progress as a Nation.

Student Focused Campus Life

World Class Infrastructure

A state of the art modern Wi-Fi enabled on-campus residential hostel for boys & girls. It features a State of the Art Auditorium, Open-air Amphitheatre, Cafeteria, Basketball court, Badminton court, Table Tennis and other sporting facilities with round the clock security.

Life Beyond Academics

For the development of a holistic personality in a nurturing environment, we have various extra-curricular clubs such as Cultural Club, CSR Club, NSS Club, Sports Club (ISME. FIT), Literary & Communication Club and an Entrepreneurship Cell. Co-curricular Labs such as Academic Lab, Finance Lab, HR Lab, Marketing Lab and Analytics Lab.

At ISME, we believe real learning happens when theory meets the real world. That’s why we’ve built partnerships with some of the most respected names in global education and industry — Harvard Business Publishing, IIMBx Digital Learning Foundation, and Infosys — to give our students an edge that goes beyond the classroom.

Harvard Business Publishing

ISME’s partnership with Harvard Business Publishing brings globally renowned Harvard Business School case studies and simulations into the classroom. By engaging with real-world business challenges and leadership scenarios, students gain practical insights into decision-making, problem-solving, and strategic thinking, preparing them to confidently navigate today’s dynamic business environment.

A Certification Program with IIMBx

ISME has partnered with the IIMBx Digital Learning Foundation, opening the door for the students to take selected IIMBx courses as part of their academic journey.

One of the programs is The Essence of Leadership: Explorations from Literature — a certification that looks at leadership through a refreshingly different lens, drawing lessons from literature rather than the usual case-study format. It’s a great way for students to think about leadership more reflectively, not just strategically.

Infosys Springboard

ISME, in association with Infosys Springboard, provides students with access to a comprehensive digital learning platform offering Online courses, Industry-recognised Certifications, Digital Badges, Internships, and Career-focused Skill Development resources. This initiative promotes continuous learning, empowers students to build in-demand industry skills, and enhances their employability and career readiness for success in today’s rapidly evolving digital economy.

First year consists of one week of Orientation course, three terms of eleven weeks each followed by ten weeks of summer internship. Second year also consist of three terms, eleven week each with Placement Oriented Value Added Term (POVAT) of four weeks. Dissertation and Industry training.

Dual Specialization Courses

Major Specializations

Minor Specializations

Value Added Industry Certifications: Graduate with a Degree and a Differentiator

While others complete their MBA, ISME students earn Globally recognized Certifications that make their resumes competitive in the area of Finance, Analytics, HR, Marketing, Technology and Leadership.

The Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS), Germany is one of the biggest universities of applied sciences with more than 9,300 students and about 200 professors.

Website: https://www.thws.de/en/about-thws/

THWS offers more than 40 Bachelors and Master’s degree program. The program’s cover technology, economics, social sciences, computer sciences, visual design and language.

A memorandum of understanding was signed during the visit of Dr. Rainer Wehner and Dr.Harald Bolsinger to ISME, Bengaluru on February 23, 2024.

The MoU opens doors to our postgraduate students of ISME to spend 3 months in the summer and be part of the THWS classes, which will be equivalent to the summer internship.

This association allows our students to get a Certificate based on the course taken and avail a complete waiver of Tuition fee (Food, accommodation and transport charges excluded). Top 5 students will be selected based on Merit.

Admission to the PGDM program at ISME is highly competitive. The Admissions team reviews applications on an individual basis looking at all aspects of an applicant’s professional and academic background. An elaborate selection process is followed to ensure quality enrolment

Eligibility:

Bachelor’s/ Master’s Degree from any recognized educational institution/university in any stream or equivalent with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks. Good performance in one of the Management Aptitude Tests. Work experience would be an important consideration for admission.

Selection Process:

Stage 1: Complete Application Form (Online)
Every applicant seeking admission to ISME needs to complete the Application Form online, (https://isme.in/pgdm) attach the required documents and submit the entire application to ISME’s Admission Office

Stage 2: SOP (Statement of Purpose) round + GD (Group Discussion) + Personal Interview

Stage 3: Admission Decision
Based on the review of the application, CAT/XAT/CMAT score and the recommendation of the interview panel, the admission committee invites selected students for admission to the program. Admission Offer letter will be sent to the shortlisted candidates. The admission would be final only after the confirmation of Admission Acceptance from the candidate and the payment of the registration fee. Fee once paid is non-refundable.

*Note – Applicant can apply only once.