Master of Business Administration
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 Hyderabad 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
Admission to the programme requires a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks and a qualifying score on the GBAT.
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
School Leadership
Notable Alumini
Infrastructure and Facilities
Fee Structure
Master of Business Administration
1st Year
₹4,97,000
2nd Year
₹5,21,800
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 12.00 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
