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Programme Overview

The 5-year Integrated MBA programme was born from the firm belief that a leader needs to get started young, straight out of school, and be provided with domain knowledge and an understanding of the world of business and management through their undergraduate journey. From flexible exit options, strong concentration streams, to experiences curated across each term, the programme is exclusively designed to be the first degree, which gears up young learners to tackle business challenges, right from day one.

IFMR GSB Differentiators

There is a growing realisation, both in the business community and academia that business-management is a profession, and not merely a gateway to a managerial role. This is exactly what sets our Integrated MBA programme apart.

IFMR GSB Differentiators

There is a growing realisation, both in the business community and academia that business-management is a profession, and not merely a gateway to a managerial role. This is exactly what sets our Integrated MBA programme apart.

Programme Flexibility

Programme Flexibility

The unique opportunity to choose when and how far you want to go – BBA, BBA (Hons), or MBA with a 3, 4 or 5-year learning track

History and legacy

History and Legacy

55+ years of IFMR’s strong history and expertise in business education and research, and 25 MBA batches that have graduated from IFMR GSB

Experiential Immersive Pedagogy

Experiential Immersive Pedagogy

Gain real-world experience across sectors, roles and geographies with four internships, a bottom of the pyramid project with an entrepreneur, and field visits every trimester

Step by Step Skill Building

Step-by-Step Skill Building

Master foundational skills in foundational skills in sales, negotiation, and core MBA subjects and more with 3 BBA Concentrations and 9 MBA Specialisation Areas

Industry Backed Curriculum

Industry-Backed Curriculum

In tandem with the evolving business world of today, a course designed with direct input from business leaders and hiring managers

Programme Structure

An academic programme thoughtfully designed for students to start right after school, and be enroute their dream career by 21.

Trimester 1

COURSE WORK

  • Core Business Courses
  • Allied Courses
  • Cross Disciplinary Courses
  • Global Competencies

Trimester 2

COURSE WORK

  • Core Business Courses
  • Allied Courses
  • Cross Disciplinary Courses
  • Global Competencies

Trimester 3

COURSE WORK

  • Core Business Courses
  • Allied Courses
  • Cross Disciplinary Courses
  • Global Competencies

Break

Internship:

Accounting Role

6 to 8 weeks

Trimester 4

COURSE WORK

  • Core Business Courses
  • Cross Disciplinary Courses
  • Professional Competencies
  • Indian Languages

Trimester 5

COURSE WORK

  • Core Business Courses
  • Cross Disciplinary Courses
  • Professional Competencies
  • Indian Languages

Trimester 6

COURSE WORK

  • Core Business Courses
  • Cross Disciplinary Courses
  • Professional Competencies
  • Indian Languages

Break

Internship:

Sales Role

4 to 6 weeks

Trimester 7

COURSE WORK

  • Concentration Courses
  • Domain Courses
  • Professional Competencies
  • International Languages

Trimester 8

COURSE WORK

  • Concentration Courses
  • Domain Courses
  • Professional Competencies
  • International Languages

Trimester 9

COURSE WORK

  • Concentration Courses
  • Domain Courses
  • Professional Competencies
  • International Languages

Break

Internship:

Purchase Role

3 to 5 weeks

Trimester 10

COURSE WORK

  • Common MBA Curriculum
  • Mandatory 3 papers to be published
  • Industry Immersion

Trimester 11

COURSE WORK

  • Common MBA Curriculum
  • Mandatory 3 papers to be published
  • Industry Immersion

Trimester 12

COURSE WORK

  • Common MBA Curriculum
  • Mandatory 3 papers to be published
  • Industry Immersion

Break

Internship:

Analyst Role

8 to 10 weeks

Trimester 13

COURSE WORK

  • Electives

Trimester 14

COURSE WORK

  • Electives

Trimester 15

COURSE WORK

  • Electives

Break

Internship:

Analyst Role

8 to 10 weeks

Trimester 1

COURSE WORK

  • Core Business Courses
  • Allied Courses
  • Cross Disciplinary Courses
  • Global Competencies

Year Break

Internship:

Accounting Role 6 to 8 weeks

Trimester 1

COURSE WORK

  • Core Business Courses
  • Allied Courses
  • Cross Disciplinary Courses
  • Global Competencies

Year Break

Internship:

Accounting Role 6 to 8 weeks

Trimester 1

COURSE WORK

  • Core Business Courses
  • Allied Courses
  • Cross Disciplinary Courses
  • Global Competencies

Year Break

Internship:

Accounting Role 6 to 8 weeks

Trimester 1

COURSE WORK

  • Core Business Courses
  • Cross Disciplinary Courses
  • Professional Competencies
  • Indian Languages

Year Break

Internship:

Sales Role 4 to 6 weeks

Trimester 1

COURSE WORK

  • Concentration Courses
  • Domain Courses
  • Professional Competencies
  • International Languages

Year Break

Internship:

Sales Role 4 to 6 weeks

Trimester 1

COURSE WORK

  • Common MBA Curriculum
  • Mandatory 3 papers to be published
  • Industry Immersion

Year Break

Internship:

Sales Role 4 to 6 weeks

Trimester 1

COURSE WORK

  • Concentration Courses
  • Domain Courses
  • Professional Competencies
  • International Languages

Year Break

Internship:

Purchase Role 3 to 5 weeks

Trimester 1

COURSE WORK

  • Concentration Courses
  • Domain Courses
  • Professional Competencies
  • International Languages

Year Break

Internship:

Purchase Role 3 to 5 weeks

Trimester 1

COURSE WORK

  • Concentration Courses
  • Domain Courses
  • Professional Competencies
  • International Languages

Year Break

Internship:

Purchase Role 3 to 5 weeks

Trimester 1

COURSE WORK

  • Common MBA Curriculum
  • Mandatory 3 papers to be published
  • Industry Immersion

Year Break

Internship:

Analyst Role 8 to 10 weeks

Trimester 1

COURSE WORK

  • Common MBA Curriculum
  • Mandatory 3 papers to be published
  • Industry Immersion

Year Break

Internship:

Analyst Role 8 to 10 weeks

Trimester 1

COURSE WORK

  • Common MBA Curriculum
  • Mandatory 3 papers to be published
  • Industry Immersion

Year Break

Internship:

Analyst Role 8 to 10 weeks

Trimester 1

COURSE WORK

  • Electives

Year Break

Internship:

Analyst Role 8 to 10 weeks

Trimester 1

COURSE WORK

  • Electives

Year Break

Internship:

Analyst Role 8 to 10 weeks

Trimester 1

COURSE WORK

  • Electives

Year Break

Internship:

Analyst Role 8 to 10 weeks

Core Business Curriculum

Core Business Curriculum

Such as Dashboard Software, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Programming with Python, Human Behaviour at Work and more

Allied Courses

Allied Courses

Such as Business Communication, Law for Business, Critical Writing Seminar in Business, Mathematics for Business and more

Experiential Immersive Pedagogy

Domain Courses

Such as Business of Creative Industries, Business of Green Energy, Business of International Trade, Business of Retail

Cross Disciplinary Courses

Cross Disciplinary Courses

Such as Commerce and Culture, Critical Reasoning and Logic, International Studies and more

Professional Competencies

Professional Competencies

Such as Creativity and Lateral Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Negotiation and Conflict Management, Selling Skills and more

Languages CSO

Languages (Conversation Skills only)

Such as Modern Indian Language, Economically Important Foreign Languages and more

Global Competencies

Global Competencies

Such as Ethics and Personal Values, Introduction to Environmental Studies, MOOCs and more

BOP Project

BOP (Bottom of the Pyramid) Project

Students working on their project, with a local entrepreneur

Summer Internships

Year 1 Accounting Role – 6 to 8 weeks

Year 2 – Sales Role –4 to 6 weeks

Year 3 – Purchase Role – 3 to 5 weeks

Year 4- Analyst Role – 8 to 10 weeks

Future-ready BBA Concentrations

Professional Business Management

Entrepreneurship and Family Business Management

Business Journalism

MBA Specialisation

In the final two years of the programme, the common MBA curriculum is followed along with the industry internship.

Flexible Exit Options

The flexibility allows students to make a choice that aligns with their future pathways, may it be an international masters, employment opportunities or even a gap year.

PATHWAY
1

Exit after three years with a BBA degree

PATHWAY
2

Take a sabbatical after third year, and return

PATHWAY
3

Exit after four years with a BBA (Hons) degree

PATHWAY
4

Complete five years with an Integrated MBA degree

Experiential Immersive Learning

Graduate Destinations

A glimpse into the paths that unfold as graduates choose the degree that matches with their future career and higher education goals.

Higher Studies Pathways:

MBA at leading Indian universities or in the UK (where 3-year Indian degrees are recognised);
Sabbatical option — work in industry for 13–15 months before returning for an MBA at IFMR GSB.

Career Trajectories:

Corporate Professional
Entrepreneur
Business Journalist
Media Analyst

Organisations:

Corporates across sectors
Start-ups
Media Houses
Business Publications

Higher Studies Pathways:

Admissions to universities in the USA and other global management programmes.

Career Trajectories:

Corporate Executive
Entrepreneur
Media Professional

Organisations:

Multinational Corporates
Start-ups
Media & Communication Firms

Career Trajectories:

Corporate Professional
Entrepreneur
Business Journalist
Media Analyst

Organisations:

Multinational Corporates
Start-ups
Media & Communication Firms

Faculty

Learning at IFMR GSB goes beyond the classroom. Our visiting faculty — industry leaders, award-winning experts and thought pioneers — bring real-world insights, inspire fresh thinking, and show students how to turn knowledge into impact.

Student Support

office student life

A range of support services are available to the students through distinct offices with the singular aim of aiding students in making the most of their Krea experience. Ample space and opportunities are provided for students to carve experiences, learn and connect, both within and beyond the academic realm.

Inclusive Learning Support

The Office of Inclusive Learning Support (ILS) ensures that every aspect of campus life and the academic experience is inclusive and accessible, and also provides mental well-being and academic support services amongst others. Krea has repeatedly been awarded the Academic Inclusion Award by the India Education Equality Index (IEEI).

Knowledge at your fingertips. The HT Parekh Library has been a landmark for learning and research needs since its inception. It is recognised as a repository for World Bank publications and houses 28,500+ books and 60,000+ e-journals.

The Career Services Office (CSO) offers opportunities across immersive internships, faculty-led research, global exchanges, and personalised career support, aided by surveys and one-on-one sessions with students to understand their interests and skill sets and match them to a project where they can thrive.

Why study
at Krea

Why study

at Krea

My peers here at Krea make the place feel like a true home away from home.

With students from across India, every festival is celebrated with enthusiasm and authenticity. By day’s end, you often hear conversations in seven different languages,a reflection of the vibrant diversity that defines life at Krea

Aanya Khot

IMBA Cohort of 2023-28

Why study

at Krea

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