Here’s a comprehensive list of the MBA equivalent programs offered by the Indian School of Business (ISB) Hyderabad, including details on the syllabus, semester plan, and fees for the year 2025.
1. Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP)
- Program Duration: 1 year (full-time)
- Eligibility: Undergraduates need to have a minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized Indian university with a minimum of 24 months of full-time work experience and a valid GMAT/GRE score.
- Syllabus:
- Core Courses: Includes subjects like Financial Accounting, Financial Markets, Marketing Management, Operations Management, Organizational Behavior, Strategy, and Managerial Economics.
- Electives: Offered in areas like Finance, Marketing, Operations, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Information Technology, and more. Students can choose from over 100 electives across various domains.
- Semester Plan:
- Pre-Term: Orientation and foundation courses.
- Term 1-4: Core courses with some electives introduced in later terms.
- Term 5-8: Focus on electives, with the possibility of an inter-campus exchange between Hyderabad and Mohali.
- Fees: Approximately INR 37.31 lakhs for the entire program. This includes tuition, but additional costs for housing, books, and personal expenses will apply.
2. Post Graduate Programme in Management for Senior Executives (PGPMAX)
- Program Duration: 18 months (part-time)
- Eligibility: Candidates must be senior executives with over 10 years of work experience, typically in leadership roles like CEO, VP, CMO, CTO, and similar.
- Syllabus:
- Core Modules: Leadership, Strategy, Finance, Marketing, Operations Management, and Organizational Behavior.
- Electives: Tailored to the cohort’s interest, focusing on advanced leadership and management.
- Semester Plan:
- Modular format with classes held over weekends and some week-long modules, allowing participants to continue working while studying.
- Fees: Around INR 40 lakhs for the entire program.
3. Post Graduate Programme for Working Professionals (PGPpro)
- Program Duration: 18 months (part-time)
- Eligibility: Professionals with 5-12 years of work experience.
- Syllabus:
- Core Courses: Similar to PGP but adapted for professionals with an emphasis on application in current roles.
- Electives: Flexible, aligned with weekend classes and industry needs.
- Semester Plan:
- Weekend classes in cities like Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore, with some modules requiring travel to Hyderabad.
- Fees: Approximately INR 36 lakhs for the entire program.
4. Post Graduate Programme in Management for Family Businesses (PGP MFAB)
- Program Duration: 15 months (part-time)
- Eligibility: Members of family businesses with at least 3 years of work experience.
- Syllabus:
- Core: Focused on family business management, governance, succession, and strategy.
- Electives: Customized to address specific challenges faced by family businesses.
- Semester Plan:
- Structured to allow participants to manage their business while studying, with sessions spread over weekends and some weekdays.
- Fees: Around INR 34 lakhs for the program.
5. Post Graduate Programme in Management for Young Leaders (PGP YL)
- Program Duration: 20 months (part-time)
- Eligibility: For recent graduates or professionals with up to 2 years of experience.
- Syllabus:
- Core: Covers fundamental management knowledge with a focus on leadership development.
- Electives: Opportunity to explore various management disciplines early in the career.
- Semester Plan:
- Includes both online and in-person sessions, blending learning with early career development.
- Fees: Approximately INR 27 lakhs for the entire program.
How to Reach?
You can easily reach Hyderabad by flight, bus, or train from all over the country.
Below is a Google Map snapshot of Hyderabad with the Indian School of Business marked under the red pin (center of the map).
Disclaimer
All fees mentioned are indicative and should be confirmed from the official ISB website or through direct communication with ISB for the most updated figures.
Additional expenses like international immersion trips, books, laptops, and accommodation (for full-time programs) are not included in the above fees.
ISB does not offer traditional “MBA” degrees; these are all equivalent programs with different names focusing on various career stages or professional backgrounds.
For exact details on the syllabus, electives, and specific semester plans, it’s best to refer to the ISB’s official documentation or participate in their information sessions.
