Master of Business Administration

With a 36-year legacy as a pioneer in specialised MBA programmes, including FinTech, 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

A minimum of 60% or 6.0 CGPA aggregate marks in any bachelors degree from a recognized Central / State University or its equivalent 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
NSE Labs
Analytics Lab
Bootcamp and collaboration spaces

Innovation

Venture Development Centre
Venture Education
Incubation
Access to funding and resources

Pedagogy

licensed Harvard case studies and activity-based learning
Interdisciplinary approach
Entrepreneurial-focused 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

Strategy and Consulting
Business Analytics
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

University Vision

GITAM will be an exceptional knowledge-driven institution advancing on a culture of honesty and compassion to make a difference to the world.

University Mission

M1: Build a dynamic application-oriented education ecosystem immersed in holistic development.
M2: Nurture valuable futures with global perspectives for our students by helping them find their ikigai.
M3: Drive impactful integrated research programmes to generate new knowledge, guided by integrity, collaboration, and entrepreneurial spirit.
M4: Permeate a culture of kindness within GITAM, fostering passionate contributors.

Department Vision

We aspire to shape generations of ethical and impactful leaders

Department Mission

M1: To enrich the academic learning experience by leveraging the dynamic ecosystem.
M2: To engage in research that enriches scholarship, which enhances policy and practice.
M3: To embark on sustainable initiatives aimed at making an inclusive societal impact.

Programme Outcomes (POs)

PO1: Apply knowledge of management theories and practices to solve business problems.
PO2: Foster analytical and critical thinking abilities for data-based decision-making.
PO3: Ability to develop a value-based leadership approach.
PO4: Ability to understand, analyze and communicate global, economic, legal, and ethical aspects of business.
PO5: Ability to lead themselves and others in the achievement of organizational goals, contributing effectively to a team environment.

Programme Specific Outcomes(PSOs)

PSO1: Design strategies for business development.
PSO2: Recognize the professional ethical principles and responsibilities and commit to norms of ethical management practice.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO1: Competent, creative, and highly valued professionals in industry, academia, or government.
PEO2: Flexible and adaptable in the workplace, possess the capacity to embrace new opportunities of emerging technologies, and embrace leadership and teamwork opportunities, all affording sustainable management careers.
PEO3: Continue their professional development by obtaining advanced degrees in Management or other professional fields.
PEO4: Act with global, ethical, societal, ecological, and commercial awareness expected of practicing management professionals.

Class Profile

Career Guidance & Placement at GSB

One- on-one-Mentorship with Alumni/ Industry leaders

Excellent student to recruiter ratio 2:1

Upto 100% Internship opportunities facilitated

Training

Soft skills
Profile Building
Aptitude
GD, PI

150

Recruiters

392

Job Offers

310

Students Placed

91%

% of Placement

16.22

Highest Package PA in Lakhs

7.2

Average Package PA in Lakhs

Student Life @ GSBB

Star Recruiters

Notable Alumini

Emiley N Katshuna

Founder and Chairperson of Ose Women and Youth Development ( OWYD ), an NGO at Namibia

Shaik Rizwan Nabi

General Manager, Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board, Amarawathi, AP.

Guru Kiran

Sr. Analyst, Northern Trust of USA

Karthik

Product manager, Brane Group of Singapore

Roma Baslamas

Health Centre Manager, Marries Stopes International,Yemen

Infrastructure and Facilities

Fee Structure

Master of Business Administration

1^st Year

₹4,18,300

2^nd Year

₹4,26,600

Scholarships

Merit Scholarships upto 100%:

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%)

Scholarship %	GBAT 2025 Aggregate Score	CAT / XAT / GMAT 2025 Percentile	MAT 2025 Percentile	NMAT 2025 Score	CMAT 2025 Percentile	SNAP 2025 Score	AP / TS ICET 2025 Ranks
100%	85 - 100	90-100	95-100	>=270	95-100	>=45	1 - 15
75%	80 - 84.99	80-89	93-94.99	250 -269	93-94.99	40-44	16 - 30
60%	75 - 79.99	75-79	90-92.99	234- 249	90-92.99	35-39	31 - 75
40%	70 - 74.99	70-74	85-89.99	220 - 233	85-89.99	30-34	76 - 85
25%	65 - 69.99	65-69	80-84.99	200 - 219	80-84.99	26-29	86 - 150
15%	60 - 64.99	60-64	75-79.99	175 -199	75-79.99	23-25	151 - 500

Note: Terms & Conditions Applied

GITAM Business Aptitude Test (GBAT) is mandatory if the candidate does not have any of the following scores: CAT/MAT/NMAT/CMAT/SNAP/AP/TG ICET.
The above scholarships are subject to the candidate's interview performance, extempore, and academic consistency. The exact scholarship details will be provided in the Scholarship Award Letter cum Admit Letter.
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.

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.

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Scholarship Percentage

Upto 100%

Eligibility for 2025

CAT/XAT/GMAT 2025 Percentile >=90

MAT 2025 Percentile >=95

NMAT & CMAT 2025 Percentile >=95

AP / TS ICET Ranks >=1 <=15

Scholarship Percentage

Upto 75%

Eligibility for 2025

CAT/XAT/GMAT 2025 Percentile >=80 <=90

MAT 2025 Percentile >=93 <=95

NMAT & CMAT 2025 Percentile >=93 <=95

AP / TS ICET Ranks >=16 <=30

Scholarship Percentage

Upto 60%

Eligibility for 2025

CAT/XAT/GMAT 2025 Percentile >=70 <=80

MAT 2025 Percentile >=90 <=93

NMAT & CMAT 2025 Percentile >=90 <=93

AP / TS ICET Ranks >=31 <=75

Scholarship Percentage

Upto 40%

Eligibility for 2025

CAT/XAT/GMAT 2025 Percentile >=65 <=70

MAT 2025 Percentile >=85 <=90

NMAT & CMAT 2025 Percentile >=85 <=90

AP / TS ICET Ranks >=76 <=85

Scholarship Percentage

Upto 25%

Eligibility for 2025

CAT/XAT/GMAT 2025 Percentile >=60 <=65

MAT 2025 Percentile >=80 <=85

NMAT & CMAT 2025 Percentile >=80 <=85

AP / TS ICET Ranks >=86 <=150

Scholarship Percentage

Upto 15%

Eligibility for 2025

CAT/XAT/GMAT 2025 Percentile >=50 <=60

MAT 2025 Percentile >=75 <=80

NMAT & CMAT 2025 Percentile >=75 <=80

AP / TS ICET Ranks >=151 <=500

Master of Business Administration