The Indian School of Business symbolises the vision of the School's founders. The School evolved from a need for a globally top-ranked and distinctive business school in the Asian region dedicated to providing the best management education. The School is the dream of some of the best minds from the corporate and academic world. Their aspiration in creating the ISB is to establish an internationally top-ranked, research-driven, independent management institution that grooms future leaders for India and the world. The School’s Governing Board comprises business leaders, entrepreneurs, and academicians from some of the world’s leading business and management education institutions. Our association with the Kellogg School of Management, The Wharton School, and London Business School makes the ISB one of its kind in Asia. Vision Our vision is to become an internationally top-ranked, research-driven, independent management institution that grooms future leaders for India and the world. The ISB's aspiration to groom tomorrow's leaders is grounded in the belief that leadership skills can be learned and that successful leaders must take charge of their own development and growth to achieve their true potential. However, it is our strong belief that whatever your model of leadership, it should be grounded in a strong foundation of core values.  Courses Offered The ISB programmes bring a cutting-edge focus on entrepreneurship, technology, managing the emerging markets, and leadership and change management - all areas of tremendous relevance. ISB programmes focus on some of the most relevant business issues that corporations face the world over. The involvement of business leaders in curriculum development has given learning at the ISB a pragmatic approach with a clear business focus. The school's curriculum focuses on managing business in fast-evolving environments, with strong emphasis on entrepreneurship, the impact of technology on commerce, and managing the emerging markets of Asia. ISB offers a one-year Post Graduate Programme, a Post Doctoral Research Fellowship Programme, and short-term Open and Customised Executive Programmes. One year Post Graduate Programme (PGP) The Post Graduate Programme (PGP) in Management, aims to groom business leaders who are ready to take charge. ISB students learn to influence management trends and practices through their thought leadership. They have created a learning culture where individual vision, intellectual discipline, and a sense of teamwork are valued. The one-year Post Graduate Programme in Management provides the latest practices and trends in management education with the flexibility to explore different areas of interest. Their one year programme is equivalent in content & contact-hours to a typical two-year MBA programme. ISB Programme seeks to increase our students’ capacity for effective action as business leaders. Using a student-centred approach and emphasising the close connection between management education and management practice, our learning model focuses on the fundamentals of business, analytical problem-solving skills, and the development of a clear view of both, strategic leadership, and what it means to lead. Eligibility Admission Procedure Academic Background: Any good MBA is intense, and the one year duration of the ISB programme makes it even more challenging. They will look closely at your prior academic performance (percentage, division, grade point average, class rank etc), and the results of the GMAT, GRE, CAT (for provisional offer) and TOEFL (if applicable), when evaluating your ability to handle the academic rigour of our PGP Programme. While assessing your academic capability, we will also consider the reputation of your undergraduate institute. However there is no cut-off score or particular previous course of study required to apply Leadership Potential: At the ISB, preference is given to applicants who have demonstrated leadership qualities.They will evaluate your leadership qualities through your experiences and accomplishments, as well as through your essays and recommendation. Diversity: ISB believes that student diversity is a very important element of an international education.Diversity can be in the form of educational background, work experience, nationality or personal experiences and goals and they encourage you to address these dimensions in your application.  Work Experience: The diverse professional experience of students contributes to the rich and stimulating experience of the ISB programme. Successful applicants must demonstrate managerial and leadership potential, maturity, drive and focus. Irrespective of your industry or job function, we are specifically interested in how you have contributed to your organisation Fees and Expenses For overseas applicants, the ISB provides a world-class management education and experience comparable to that offered at its global partner schools, at a tuition fee that is approximately less than half the average cost of a typical US top-10 MBA. Financial Aid Post Doctoral Programme This Post Doctoral Research Programme focuses on the issues faced by businesses – small or large, public or private in developing and developed countries. Through the Fellowship programme, ISB aspires to become a fountainhead for business research. The research coming out of the ISB would help both academicians and practitioners in the various business disciplines. These researches often draw from theories and concepts in different base disciplines. The Programme duration is up to 2 years and 4 months.Fellows will be required to conduct independent, academic research in their area of interest.The goal will be to publish in top, internationally recognised journals. Fellows may be required to assist Faculty in teaching and research.Fellows may also be required to attend some classes as scheduled. Qualified Fellows will get the opportunity to spend two semesters conducting academic research at top international business schools.The research areas should be aligned with issues in business and management. Upon completion, Fellows satisfying eligibility criteria will have an opportunity to be considered for faculty positions at ISB. Eligibility Selection Procedure Fellowship Award Executive Programmes The Centre for Executive Education (CEE) offers short term Open, General Management, and Customised Executive Programmes. These programmes are designed for senior executives and managers with a high potential for leadership. The faculty drawn from leading business schools are experts in executive training and have research and consulting experience with leading global organisations. Open Prpgrammes: The Centre for Executive Education (CEE) offers Open Enrolment programmes on Marketing, Strategy and Leadership, Finance and Accounting, and Operations and Technology. CEE is also planning to offer specialised programmes dealing with issues such as family business, corporate entrepreneurship, healthcare services, public management, governance etc. General Management: The Centre for Executive Education (CEE) at the ISB offers various kinds of General Management Programmes (GMP) for top management as well as for managers with high potential for leadership. These are offered independently by the ISB, or in partnership with others B-Schools – the Kellogg School of Management, and INSEAD. 1.Managing Young Global Enterprises (My Globe) Customised Programmes : The Centre for Executive Education (CEE) offers customised programmes to meet the specific needs of organisations. Customised Programmes at the ISB create value for client organisations and meet with developmental needs of managers and executives. ISB offers courses in general management skills such as Strategy, Leadership, and Organisational Transformation, and in specific functional areas like Marketing, Finance, and Technology. The programmes are offered both on campus as well as at the client site. website : www.isb.edu/ |
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