Loyola Institute of Business Administration

Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA) is a private business school in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It was founded by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in 1979 and is affiliated to Mumbai University. It is situated on the Loyola College, Chennai, campus and run by the Loyola College Society. LIBA offers various academic programmes, such as:

- PGDM: A two-year full-time residential programme that covers core and elective courses in four specializations: Finance, Marketing, Business Analytics, and HRM. The programme also includes a summer internship and a social awareness programme. The admission process requires a valid score in CAT / MAT / XAT / CMAT / GMAT / ATMA / NMAT by GMAC or Krea Undergraduate Entrance Test, followed by application screening, writing ability test, and personal interview. The tuition fee for the PGDM programme is INR 4,95,000.
- PhD: A doctoral programme in 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 25,000 and a contingency grant of INR 20,000 per year.
- Executive Diploma: A one-year part-time programme for working professionals, with six specializations: Business Analytics, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, International Business, Marketing Management, and Logistics and Supply Chain Management. The programme covers 10 courses and a project work. The admission process requires a bachelor's degree, a minimum of two years of work experience, and a personal interview. The tuition fee for the Executive Diploma programme is INR 1,00,000.
- 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 LIBA. The fee for the MDP programme varies depending on the module and the number of participants.

LIBA 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. LIBA 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. LIBA has a strong alumni network, with more than 10,000 graduates working in various sectors and roles across the world.

LIBA has a record of excellent placements, with an average salary of INR 10.5 LPA and a highest salary of INR 17 LPA in 2023. Some of the prominent recruiters include Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC, Accenture, Cognizant, Infosys, Wipro, HCL, Amazon, Flipkart, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, and many more. LIBA also provides career guidance and support to its students and alumni through its dedicated placement cell and mentorship programmer.