MBA
With a 36-year legacy as a pioneer in specialised MBA programmes, including FinTech and Foreign Trade (International Business), GITAM School of Business offers a programme designed to cultivate future business leaders. Our Bengaluru campus MBA equips students with the strategic thinking, managerial acumen, and practical skills essential for success.
Taught by industry-experienced faculty, the programme fosters a dynamic learning environment that prepares graduates for leadership roles across various industries. Strong industry connections provide opportunities for networking and exposure to the latest business trends.
Eligibility
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum aggregate of 60% and present a valid score in one of the recognized qualifying exams, including GITAM Business Aptitude Test (GBAT), CAT, MAT, NMAT, CMAT, SNAP, or AP/TG ICET.
Scope of the Programme
A Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a postgraduate degree designed to equip individuals with the strategic thinking, leadership, and managerial skills essential for success in the business world. The programme provides a comprehensive understanding of core business functions, including finance, marketing, accounting, operations, and human resources.
Through a curriculum rich in case studies, group projects, and internships, students gain hands-on experience and apply theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges. An MBA opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities, from management and consulting to entrepreneurship and finance.
Key Highlights
Faculty Composition
- Faculty with strong domain expertise
- Globally-renowned visiting faculty
- CXOs, business leaders, and policymakers
Infrastructure
- Theatre-style classrooms
- Bloomberg and NSE Labs
- Analytics Lab
- Bootcamp and collaboration spaces
Innovation
- Venture Development Centre
- Venture Education
- Incubation
- Access to funding and resources
Pedagogy
- Case study method and activity-based learning
- Interdisciplinary approach
- Entrepreneurial-focussed and technology-driven
- Collaborative projects
Research Exposure
- Centre for Business Growth
- Centre for Business Engagement
- Separate research track for internship and immersion
Syllabus
The modular MBA is a comprehensive programme structured across eight terms, offering seven specialised tracks. It integrates 50% Harvard Business School case studies to provide real-world insights.
Students benefit from five immersive and three internship tracks. With a strong focus on sustainability, technology, and entrepreneurship, the programme includes practical workshops to enhance skill development.
Specialisations
- Accounting & Finance
- Marketing
- International Business
- Information Systems
- Organisation Development & Human Resource
- Operations & Supply Chain
- Entrepreneurship
Immersion Tracks
- International
- Industry
- Social
- Entrepreneurship
- Research
Internship Tracks
- Summer Internship
- Founder's Lab
- Research
Career Options
Graduates from this programme can explore a variety of career paths, including:
- Accounting and Finance
- Entrepreneurship
- Information Systems
- International Business (offered only at Visakhapatnam)
- Marketing
- Operations & Supply Chain
- Organisational Development & Human Resource
Star Recruiters
School Leadership
Notable Alumini
Infrastructure and Facilities
Fee Structure
Master of Business Administration
1st Year
₹3,87,000
2nd Year
₹4,06,300
Scholarships
Merit-Based Scholarships
The scholarship from GAT/National/State Entrance Tests applies only in the first year. To continue receiving it in subsequent years, a minimum CGPA of 8.0 must be maintained.
Apart from the above, the following scholarships are also offered to eligible students.
- Employee Children Scholarships: (60%, 40%, and 20%)
- Loyalty Scholarships: (10% for Any alumni returning to do higher studies/Children of Alumni/Real siblings (Not applicable to step siblings or cousins)/Children of retired employees of GITAM/Spouse of GITAM employees).
- Sports Scholarships: (100%, 75%, 50%, 25% and 15%)
Need-Based Scholarships
- To be eligible for the need-based scholarship, the combined income of both parents/guardians of the eligible student/If the student is married, the combined income of the family, i.e., the student's and spouse's income, must be less than 8.00 LPA.
- The candidates admitted through merit scholarship in the slabs of 75%, 60%, 40%, 25%,and 15%, and the parents/guardians combined income is less than the prescribed limits are eligible for the additional need-based scholarship.
| Scholarship % | Upgraded Scholarship % |
|---|---|
| 75% | 100% |
| 60% | 75% |
| 40% | 60% |
| 25% | 40% |
| 15% | 25% |
Scholarships For Accommodation
- In addition, students awarded need-based scholarships after merit scholarships will receive an additional 20% scholarship specifically allocated for hostel fees at GITAM for slabs: 15%, 25%, 40%, and 60%.
- Students awarded 75% & 100% scholarships are also awarded the same percentage in the hostel and food charges.
Scholarship Percentage
100%
Eligibility for 2024
GAT 2024 Score >=140
CAT/XAT/GMAT 2024 Percentile >=90
MAT 2024 Percentile >=95
NMAT & CMAT 2024 Percentile >=95
AP / TS ICET Ranks >=1 <=15
Scholarship Percentage
75%
Eligibility for 2024
GAT 2024 Score >=130 <=140
CAT/XAT/GMAT 2024 Percentile >=80 <=90
MAT 2024 Percentile >=93 <=95
NMAT & CMAT 2024 Percentile >=93 <=95
AP / TS ICET Ranks >=16 <=30
Scholarship Percentage
60%
Eligibility for 2024
GAT 2024 Score >=120 <=130
CAT/XAT/GMAT 2024 Percentile >=70 <=80
MAT 2024 Percentile >=90 <=93
NMAT & CMAT 2024 Percentile >=90 <=93
AP / TS ICET Ranks >=31 <=75
Scholarship Percentage
40%
Eligibility for 2024
GAT 2024 Score >=110 <=120
CAT/XAT/GMAT 2024 Percentile >=65 <=70
MAT 2024 Percentile >=85 <=90
NMAT & CMAT 2024 Percentile >=85 <=90
AP / TS ICET Ranks >=76 <=85
Scholarship Percentage
25%
Eligibility for 2024
GAT 2024 Score >=90 <=110
CAT/XAT/GMAT 2024 Percentile >=60 <=65
MAT 2024 Percentile >=80 <=85
NMAT & CMAT 2024 Percentile >=80 <=85
AP / TS ICET Ranks >=86 <=150
Scholarship Percentage
15%
Eligibility for 2024
GAT 2024 Score >=70 <=90
CAT/XAT/GMAT 2024 Percentile >=50 <=60
MAT 2024 Percentile >=75 <=80
NMAT & CMAT 2024 Percentile >=75 <=80
AP / TS ICET Ranks >=151 <=500
