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L-EARN – From the Pioneers in Management Education,
embark on a transformative leadership journey*
*Sponsored by L&T
2 Year Programme. August 2026 start
When you are sponsored by L&T, you pay 33% of the fee, while L&T pays the majority
Residential: 9 days/trimester x 8 quarters (72 residential days over 2 years) at IFMR GSB, Sri City campus
Saturdays (full day)
This programme brings to the fore the powerful collaboration between Larsen & Toubro – IFMR GSB, Krea University which is over a decade long. Apart from the exclusive MBA programme, IFMR GSB has also supported Larsen & Toubro with many other significant programmes over the years.
This includes:
On completion, you would have:

Competitive edge specialisations in Operations, Finance, Supply Chair, Data Analytics and Industrial Relations
The residential component is designed to enhance the overall learning experience, set in a picturesque 70-acre campus with over 1350 fellow students
Hybrid programme, with a majority of the programme online and 8 residential stints of 9 days each
Programme of choice for graduates aspiring to climb the corporate ladder
A 360 degree view of how to improve managerial effectiveness
High performers with management potential- handpicked by L&T to invest both financially – paying majority of fees, and travel expenses – as well as time, offering generous leave to accommodate the residential portions of the programme. Small selective batches with 65 participants per year.
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36 years of MBA/PGDM working professionals expertise. Past participants have since risen to President & CEO levels
The programme has 8 Quarters; comprising 72 days of residential stay at the picturesque IFMR GSB, Sri City campus and weekly online classes
The world-class faculty consists of renowned industry leaders, veteran academic researchers, and strategy experts, all PhDs with relevant work experience
L&T employees with the below mentioned criteria are eligible for the programme:
Graduates, Commercial Trainees, Staff members, and lateral hires in S-1 to M1-A Cadres with at least 3 years of work experience (as on date of programme commencement) who are:
| 2 Year MBA Programme | |
| Core courses | 14 |
| Advanced Core Courses | 8 |
| Elective courses | 7 |
| Total No. of courses offered 3 courses per quarter * 4 quarters every year*2 years | 24 |
| NPTEL Courses 3 Credit/course * | 5 |
| Total Courses | 29 |
| Details | No. of credits |
| No. of Total credits for core and electives @3 credits per course (29 Courses *3 Credit per course) | 87 |
| Dissertation in 3rd year | 3 |
| Total credits in the programme | 90 |
Each course is of 3 credits with 30 class contact hours
A three-credit course will have a total of 20 classroom sessions @90 minutes per session
| Course Type | Quarter 1 | Quarter 2 | Quarter 3 | Quarter 4 | Total |
| Core | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| NPTEL Elective | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Course Type | Quarter 1 | Quarter 2 | Quarter 3 | Quarter 4 | Total |
| Core | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| NPTEL Elective | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
FIRST YEAR TOTAL 14
| Course Type | Quarter 5 | Quarter 6 | Quarter 7 | Quarter 8 | Total |
| Core | 2 | 2 | |||
| Advanced Core | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| Electives | 2 | 2 | |||
| NPTEL Elective | 2 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Dissertation | 1 | 2 | |||
2nd Year Total 14
EMBA Total 30
| Term | Course Name | Core/Elective |
| 1 | Human Behaviour in Organisations | Core |
| Marketing Management | Core | |
| Accounting for Management | Core | |
| 2 | Managerial Economics | Core |
| Managing Teams | Core | |
| Statistics for Managers | Core | |
| 3 | Cost Management Accounting | Core |
| Storytelling with Data | Core | |
| Operations Management | Core | |
| 4 | Corporate Finance | Core |
| Human Resource Management | Core | |
| Business Ethics | Core | |
| 5 | Strategic Management | Core |
| Business Communication | Core | |
| Supply chain management | Advanced Core | |
| 6 | Leadership | Advanced core |
| Financial statement analysis | Advanced core | |
| Data Analytics and AI | Advanced core | |
| 7 | Quality Management systems | Advanced core |
| Emotional intelliegnce for managers | Advanced core | |
| Financial Markets in practice | Advanced core | |
| 8 | Applied deep learning | Advanced core |
| 8.2.1 | Business Valuation | Finance Elective |
| 8.2.2 | Operations Strategy | Operations Elective |
| 8.2.3 | Performance Management | HR |
| 8.2.4 | Industrial Relations Code (Employment Relations Laws 1) | IR |
| 8.2.5 | Wage Code &Social Security Code – (Employment Relations Laws II&III) | IR |
| 8.2.6 | Wage Code &Social Security Code – (Employment Relations Laws II&III) | IR |
| 8.2.7 | Occupational Health & Safety Code –( Introduction to Labour Laws) | IR |
| 8.2.8 | Introduction to Industrial Relations | IR |
| 8.2.9 | Introduction to Personnel Management | IR |
| 8.2.10 | Wage Determination and Administration | IR |
| 8.2.11 | Collective Bargaining and Negotiation Process | IR |
| 8.2.12 | Grievance Resolution | IR |
| 8.2.13 | Industrial Jurisprudence | IR |
| 8.2.14 | Labour Law Applications | IR |
| 8.2.15 | Managing Redundancy | IR |
Core Courses
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Advance Core Courses
Advance Core Courses
In the first year, the Office of Academic Administration (OAA) announces the list of specialisation areas, ie Finance, Data Analytics and Operations. The students are required to select one area of specialisation from among the areas offered and will choose the list of NPTEL courses from approved list of courses offered, If the number of participants in any specialisation is less than 9, that specialisation will be combined with another area, in which case – the specialisation will carry both the area titles. along with faculty will also choose 5 NPTEL courses
The world-class faculty consists of renowned industry leaders, veteran academic researchers, and strategy experts, all PhDs with relevant work experience. 75% of them hold a PhD degree and 25% are former CEO/VP/GMs.

"The programme is interactive, involving class discussions, group projects, case studies, and other collaborative activities.
Being on campus provides us with the opportunity to engage in face-to-face discussions with faculty and peers, participate in group activities, and learn from the experiences of our classmates. On campus, we also have access to faculty, the library, fellow students, indoor and outdoor sports areas, and much more. These resources enhance the overall academic experience and provide additional learning opportunities."
This programme has been a great learning experience! Pursuing an MBA while working is tough.
We have sailed through it with the guidance of faculty. who are very helpful. Besides course-related mentoring, they also share their industry experience with us. Projects and assessments throughout the course have helped us in better decision-making. The concepts being taught are useful for current roles and future development. On-campus interactions with faculty, colleagues, and other in-campus students have been refreshing, reminding us of college days. Along with free access to the library, campus life also boasts a robust sporting culture.
The programme content was highly applicable to my job.
It focused on real-world business challenges, teaching concepts and frameworks directly relevant to my work. I seamlessly connected what I learned to my daily tasks, projects, and decision-making. This immediate application led to tangible improvements in my job performance and career development. The programme also broadened my understanding of applying these concepts across various business contexts, empowering me to make informed decisions and drive impactful results at work.
The L&T MBA is for high-performing L&T employees who have been hand-picked by L&T as high-potential managers. It is a 2-year MBA programme with 9-day residential learning per trimester x 8 Quarters. Specialisations offered are Finance, Data Analytics & Operations- Supply Chain Management
L&T employees, GCTs, Staff members and lateral hires in S-1 to M1-A Cadres with at least 3 years of work experience after graduation from a recognised university with a Consistent academic performance with above 60% marks in X, XII and Graduation (Non-Engineering) and FAIR Rating 6 & Above
Employees who qualify as per ‘who is eligible to attend the program’ cancontact their HR department or Mr Sandeep Dipankar- L&D Delivery Centre, SSC – HR -Email:[email protected] | Phone:98791 09108.
for queries related to IFMR GSB, KREA University : V Aswin Kumar – Head Client Engagement- IFMR GSB, KREA University [email protected] (preferred) or 95000 55698
You will receive an MBA from IFMR GSB, Krea University on successful completion of the programme
You will be learning from renowned industry experts, researchers and veteran academics, mentors with experience spanning decades in the management space.
The Krea University Campus accommodation is comfortable airconditioned twin sharing rooms with bath attached as per university policy
please speak to your HR department