All students undergo a mandatory 5-month paid internship and a 2-week NGO internship. This real-world work experience and networking with industry is invaluable at the time of final placement.
34 years of ITM Business School legacy, a strong alumni network, and deep industry involvement in all aspects of the program ensure that every student at ITM is supported with placement opportunities.
The On-Campus Start-Up Incubator provides students with access to resources to develop their start-up ideas. Events such as hackathons, industry masterclasses, participation in industry conferences and events, mentorship boot camps, etc., ensure that ideas grow beyond a business plan and feasibility study to an actual start-up. The institute offers financial support of up to 1 Cr. annually to promising startups.
The ITM MBA iCONNECT offers 35+ professional certifications in advanced courses with high demand in the industry, giving students a distinct advantage during placements. These certifications are provided across program specializations and are a mandatory part of the curriculum.
ITM MBA iCONNECT offers 4 Global Immersion Programs (GIP) in UAE, Malaysia, Singapore, and Europe. Depending on the program one opts for, these are either mandatory or optional.
Students can specialize in one of ten fields tailored to industry demand and future job prospects. Mainstream Specializations include Marketing Management, International Business, Human Resource Management, Operations & Supply Chain Management, and Finance. ITM also offers New-Age Specializations such as Financial Services, FinTech, Digital Marketing & Media Management, Business Analytics, and Retail Management & E-Commerce.
As an integral part of the program, students participate in 300+ hours of soft skills training to prepare them for real-world situations in Presentation Skills, Corporate Communication, Public Speaking, Technical Skills, MS Office, Personal Interview Skills, etc.
The ITM MBA iCONNECT is a 2-year, full-time program that focuses on giving you hands-on experience. Unlike the traditional MBA, which can sometimes feel like theoretical learning in the classroom, this program is hands-on, with a strong emphasis on industry connect and experiential learning.
The MBA iCONNECT connects the students with the industry and provides learning through real-life work experiences via internships, live projects, etc. Say goodbye to boring exams - you will not be evaluated on written exams, but based on your performance in both your internships, the capstone project, your participation in industry visits in UAE, Malaysia, Singapore, and Europe, the application of your knowledge in case-studies and your overall readiness to face the real world.
With the ITM MBA iCONNECT , you can choose from one of ten industry-preferred specializations in the 2nd year of the program. Each specialization comes with Industry Required Value-Added Certifications to enhance work readiness. You can choose your area of expertise from the second year onwards in any of the following:
There must be more than old-school textbook learning to prepare you for the real world! The next 2 years should be spent earning a degree, having fun, and honing your practical skills to be all you want. So you can get your dream job or start up on your own. And that's what the MBA iCONNECT is all about. It ensures that every aspect of the program has an industry connection, so you are ready to leap into the real world!
| Old-School MBA | MBA iCONNECT at ITM Business School |
|---|---|
| Internship | |
| 2-3 Months |  5 Months + 2 Weeks NGO Internship |
| Placement | |
| Limited Placement Assistance Provided | 100% Placement Assurance |
| Start-up Incubator | |
| No Funding Support | On-campus incubator with up to 1 cr seed fund and tech support |
| Industry Certifications | |
| Not included | 35+ Professional Certifications at no additional cost |
| Specializations | |
| Only mainstream specialization options are available | Offers 10 specializations, including new-age ones |
| Personal Professional Development | |
| No Support Offered | Program integrated 300+ Hours of Soft Skills & Placement Preparation |
| Hands-on Learning | |
| Textbook Learning | Case Studies, Live Projects, Simulations, Industrial Visits, and conferences. |
| Instructor | |
| Less Industry Experience | Top Professional Faculties with Industry Experience |
| Curriculum | |
| Outdated | Modern World Curriculum Crafted by Industry |
| Industry Connect | |
| Limited | 1-1 Mentorship, Monthly CEO Talks, Meetups & More |
| Global Immersion | |
| - | Optional 4 Global Immersion Programs (UAE, Singapore, Malaysia and Europe) |
| Batch Size | |
| 100+ Students | Only 60 Students |
| Features | Old-School MBA | MBA iCONNECT at ITM Business School |
| Internship | 2-3 Months | 5 Months + 2 Weeks NGO Internship |
| Placement | Limited Placement Assistance Provided | 100% Placement Assurance |
| Start-up Incubator | No Funding Support | On-campus incubator with up to 1 cr seed fund and tech support |
| Industry Certifications | Not included | 35+ Professional Certifications at no additional cost |
| Specializations | Only mainstream specialization options are available | Offers 10 specializations, including new-age ones |
| Personal Professional Development | No Support Offered | Program integrated 300+ Hours of Soft Skills & Placement Preparation |
| Hands-on Learning | Textbook Learning | Case Studies, Live Projects, Simulations, Industrial Visits, and conferences. |
| Instructor | Less Industry Experience | Top Professional Faculties with Industry Experience |
| Curriculum | Outdated | Modern World Curriculum Crafted by Industry |
| Industry Connect | Limited | 1-1 Mentorship, Monthly CEO Talks, Meetups & More |
| Global Immersion | - | Optional 4 Global Immersion Programs (UAE, Singapore, Malaysia and Europe) |
| Batch Size | 100+ Students | Only 60 Students |
The On-Campus Start-Up Incubator provides students access to resources to develop their start-up ideas. Events such as hackathons, industry masterclasses, participation in industry conferences and events, mentorship boot camps etc. ensure that ideas grow beyond a business plan and feasibility study to an actual start-up. The institute offers financial support of up to 1 Cr. annually.
Interested students develop an idea for a product or service and document it.
Ideas are developed into a business plan and presented to an internal committee. If the idea has merit and is selected, it moves to the next stage.
Students get support from faculty and industry mentors to build a prototype.
At this stage, the idea matures into a business and takes anywhere between 3 to 6 months to develop its metrics and profitability.
ITM Business School has set up a seed fund of INR 10,000,000 to fund qualifying start-ups within the incubator. Angel investment and VC networking opportunities are provided, too.
In collaboration with international universities and corporate houses, ITM offers the Global Immersion Programs (GIP) at four locations for this program: UAE, Malaysia, Singapore, and Europe. Participating in the GIP is mandatory for the International Business students. For all other specializations it is optional. Students are encouraged to participate because the experience provides an opportunity to interact with global industry leaders and exposure to multicultural environments.
