IFMR graduate school of business

IFMR Graduate School of Business (IFMR GSB) is a private business school located at Sri City, in Andhra Pradesh, India, about 70 km from Chennai. It is part of Krea University, a liberal arts and sciences university that aims to provide interwoven learning to its students. IFMR GSB offers various academic programmes, such as:

- MBA: A two-year full-time residential programme that covers 22 core and 55 elective courses in eight disciplines, such as finance, marketing, operations, data science, and strategy. The programme also includes a summer internship and a leadership development programme. The admission process requires a valid score in CAT / XAT / CMAT / GMAT / GRE / NMAT, followed by application screening, writing ability test, and personal interview. The tuition fee for the MBA programme is INR 14,56,000.
- PhD: A doctoral programme in finance, economics, and management, with a focus on interdisciplinary research and collaboration. The programme consists of coursework, comprehensive exams, and dissertation. The admission process requires a master's degree in a relevant discipline, a valid score in CAT / GMAT / GRE / GATE / UGC-NET, and a research proposal, followed by an interview. The PhD scholars receive a monthly stipend of INR 35,000 and a contingency grant of INR 25,000 per year.
- BBA + MBA: A five-year fully residential programme that integrates management education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The programme offers a choice of majors and minors in various disciplines, such as accounting, economics, finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship. The admission process requires a valid score in SAT / ACT / Krea Undergraduate Entrance Test, followed by an immersive case discussion and a personal interview. The tuition fee for the BBA + MBA programme is INR 10,00,000 per year.
- EMBA: An executive MBA programme for working professionals, with a duration of 15 months. The programme covers 12 core and 12 elective courses in various domains, such as business analytics, digital marketing, and supply chain management. The programme also includes a capstone project and an international immersion. The admission process requires a bachelor's degree, a minimum of two years of work experience, and a valid score in CAT / XAT / CMAT / GMAT / GRE / NMAT, followed by an interview. The tuition fee for the EMBA programme is INR 12,00,000.
- MDP: A management development programme for executives, with a duration of one to five days. The programme offers customized modules on various topics, such as leadership, innovation, strategy, and communication. The programme also provides experiential learning and networking opportunities. The admission process requires a nomination from the employer and a profile evaluation by IFMR GSB. The fee for the MDP programme varies depending on the module and the number of participants.

IFMR GSB has a distinguished faculty team, with PhDs from reputed universities in India and abroad. The faculty members are involved in teaching, research, consulting, and training activities. IFMR GSB also has a state-of-the-art campus, with modern facilities and amenities, such as classrooms, library, computer lab, auditorium, hostel, cafeteria, gym, and sports complex. IFMR GSB has a strong alumni network, with more than 3000 graduates working in various sectors and roles across the world.

IFMR GSB has a record of excellent placements, with an average salary of INR 13.5 LPA and a highest salary of INR 22.9 LPA in 2023. Some of the prominent recruiters include Deloitte, EY, KPMG, JP Morgan, Wells Fargo, PwC, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Cognizant, Accenture, Infosys, Wipro, HCL, and Amazon. IFMR GSB also provides career guidance and support to its students and alumni through its dedicated placement cell and mentorship programme.

IFMR GSB is a leading business school with the objective of moulding ambitious young men and women into competent and socially responsible global leaders. IFMR GSB's curriculum offers a mix of theory and simulated real-life exposure and endeavours to shape business practices through inventive, sharp thinking and cutting-edge research. IFMR GSB is recognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. IFMR GSB is also accredited by SAQS and is a member of AACSB and AMBA.