Master of Business Administration (MBA)
A two-year residential MBA programme at India’s top business school, blending core business fundamentals with global strategic vision and hands-on industry experience.
Best for:Best for ambitious professionals seeking a globally recognized MBA with a strong focus on business fundamentals, industry exposure, and specialized electives to tailor their career path.
Overview
The MBA programme at the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta) is a full-time, two-year residential programme designed to cultivate exceptional general managers and strategic decision-makers. It integrates a rigorous core curriculum in economics, finance, marketing, operations, and organizational behaviour with a summer internship and extensive elective options. Students gain practical experience through industry placements, mentorship programmes, and term papers supervised by faculty. The programme emphasizes flexibility, global awareness, and adaptability to evolving economic and technological landscapes, preparing graduates for leadership roles in diverse sectors.
What you'll do
- Complete a core curriculum covering economics, finance, marketing, operations, systems, and organizational behaviour in the first year.
- Participate in a mandatory 8-week summer internship between the first and second year to apply classroom concepts in real-world business environments.
- Select from a wide range of electives in the second year to specialize in areas such as finance, consulting, marketing, or operations.
- Undertake term papers under faculty supervision to deepen understanding of specific business topics.
- Engage in mentorship programmes designed to prepare for summer placements, including CV making, interview preparation, and mock interviews.
- Collaborate with industry partners and recruiters during placement drives to secure internships and full-time job offers.
Requirements
Degree offered: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Language: English; proficiency required for academic and professional communication
Instruction: English
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in diverse teams and adapt to changing business environments
- Basic proficiency in quantitative analysis and data interpretation
- Clear communication skills in English
- Commitment to a rigorous academic and industry-integrated curriculum
- Open to domestic and international candidates; no specific nationality restrictions mentioned
- No prior degree restrictions, but competitive admission process based on CAT scores and other criteria
- No age limits explicitly stated, but competitive entry typically favors younger candidates
Funding & terms
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How to apply
Applicants must follow the admission procedure outlined on the IIM Calcutta website. For domestic candidates, this includes taking the CAT exam and submitting required documents such as affidavits, medical certificates, and other proformas. Overseas candidates follow a separate admission procedure. Detailed instructions and forms are available on the official admissions portal.
- Affidavit
- Certificate of Medical Fitness
- Undertaking Against Ragging
- Upfront Disclosure on Drug Testing
- CAT scorecard (for domestic candidates)
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- Passport-sized photographs
- Proof of work experience (if applicable)
- Application fee receipt
Contact
Arvind K· Admission Office Contact
+91 (33) 2467 8300-06, Extn. 1101
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