IIT Madras

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Master of
Business Administration

The Flagship Programme. Two Years. Seven Quarters. Transformative.

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IIT Madras MBA Executive Learning Environment
Program Structure

Theory met with
Rigorous Practice.

The MBA at IIT Madras is designed for the high-velocity business world. We replace the traditional semester system with a dynamic seven-quarter structure.

This rapid pacing allows for continuous iteration—students constantly alternate between deep academic immersion and real-world application, ensuring concepts are tested in the field immediately.

Foundational Theory Classroom & Case Methodology
Industry Application Live Projects & Internships
Academic Roadmap

Seven quarters to Mastery.

A rigorous, compressed timeline designed to match industry recruitment cycles. Accelerating from foundational theory to strategic specialization.

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Phase I • Foundation

Business Vocabulary

Establishing the bedrock of management. Students master quantitative tools and develop interpersonal frameworks.

Quater - 1
July – Sept Conceptual Foundations
Quater - 2
Sept – Nov Quantitative Tools
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Phase II • Functional Core

Functional Mastery

Deep dive into core functions (Finance, Marketing, Ops) with emphasis on lab-based enterprise software.

Quater - 3
Jan – March Core Functions
Quater - 4
March – May Lab & Systems
Summer Project

Industry Immersion (8-10 Weeks)

Bridging Year 1 & 2 with live corporate problem solving.

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Phase III • Specialization

Integration & Electives

Students curate their path through stream specializations and deep domain knowledge.

Stream Electives
Capstone Project
Academic Syllabus

The Curriculum Matrix

Preparatory Module (July)

A rigorous primer designed to harmonize the cohort's analytical baselines.

PM-101 Analytics

Data Analytics

PM-102 Finance

Basics of Accounting

PM-103 Tools

Spreadsheet Modelling

Quater - 1 Foundations
MBA 501 Microeconomics
MBA 502 Organization Structure & Design
MBA 503 Financial Accounting
MBA 504 Marketing Management I
MBA 505 Data Analysis for Management
MBA 506 Systems Thinking & Applications
Quater - 2 Dynamics
MBA 511 Individual Dynamics in Orgs
MBA 512 Management Info Systems
MBA 513 Cost Accounting
MBA 514 Marketing Management II
MBA 515 Operations Research
MBA 516 Data Analysis Applications
LAB Information Technology Lab
Quater - 3 Core Functions
MBA 521 Financial Management I
MBA 522 Macroeconomics
MBA 523 Operations Management
MBA 524 Group Processes in Orgs
MBA 525 Research for Marketing
MBA 526 Managerial Communication
LAB Financial Analysis Apps
Quater - 4 Strategy
MBA 531 Human Resources Mgmt
MBA 532 Info Systems Analysis
MBA 533 Supply Chain Mgmt
MBA 534 Strategic Management
MBA 535 Financial Management II
MBA 536 Business Research Methods
Mandatory

Summer Industry Project

8-10 Weeks

Students immerse themselves in the corporate ecosystem, applying Q1-Q4 theoretical frameworks to solve live business challenges.

Quater - 5 Advanced
MBA 601 Business Models
LAB Behavioural Lab
⚡ Elective Slot 1
⚡ Elective Slot 2
⚡ Elective Slot 3
⚡ Elective Slot 4
Quater - 6 Domain
MBA 611 Legal Aspects of Business
MBA 612 Industry Domain Analysis
⚡ Elective Slot 5
⚡ Elective Slot 6
⚡ Elective Slot 7
⚡ Elective Slot 8
Quater - 7 Integration
MBA 621 Contemporary Issues
MBA 622 Strategic Networking
⚡ Elective Slot 9
⚡ Elective Slot 10
⚡ Elective Slot 11
⚡ Elective Slot 12
Curriculum Depth

Specializations & Electives

Academic Note: The MBA degree certificate issued by the department does not explicitly mention the specialization. However, the comprehensive choice of electives in the Second Year enables students to craft their own specialization pathways.

Finance Domain

Comprehensive exposure to markets, valuation, and risk.

Security Analysis & Portfolio Mgmt Strategic Financial Decision Making Real Options Valuation Corporate Hedging Strategies Commodity Market Treasury Management Financial Services Investment & Commercial Banking Mergers & Acquisitions Strategic Cost Management Financial Institutions & Markets International Finance Computational Finance Derivatives & Risk Mgmt Infrastructure Finance Venture Capital & Entrepreneurship Advanced Corporate Finance Fixed Income Securities Working Capital Management Market Microstructure Financial Risk Management

HR & Organizational Behaviour

Mastering the human dynamics of global enterprise.

Talent Acquisition & Mgmt Training & Development Industrial Relations Labour Law International HRM Compensation Management Strategic HRM Managing Work Teams Leadership Development Organization Development HR in Mergers & Acquisitions Cross-Cultural Management Mgmt of Change & Transformation Performance Management Positive Capacities at Work CSR & Managerial Ethics

Information Systems

Bridging technology architecture with business strategy.

Decision Support Systems Software Engineering & PM Business Analysis for IT IT Consulting OO Analysis & Design Database Systems Computer Networking IT Systems Management Software Outsourcing IS Auditing & Control Data Warehousing & Mining Software Estimation Enterprise Resource Planning IT Services & Outsourcing

Integrative Management

Holistic strategies for entrepreneurship and innovation.

Intellectual Properties Total Quality Management Knowledge Management Business Strategy Creativity & Innovation Technology Management Predictive Data Analytics Quality Assurance Mgmt Project Management Competitive Intelligence Fundamentals of Experimentation Six-Sigma & Lean Work Global Business Management Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Marketing

Understanding consumer psyche and market dynamics.

Consumer Behaviour Advertising & Publicity International Marketing Retail Business Mgmt Brand Management Internet Marketing Strategic Marketing e-Business Strategies Sales & Distribution Mgmt Customer Relationship Marketing B2B Marketing

Operations

Optimizing value chains and complex systems.

Logistics & Distribution Simulation Modeling Manufacturing Systems OR Applications Service Operations Mgmt Heuristics for Decision Making Strategic Sourcing Advanced Data Analytics Game Theory I & II Stochastic Modeling I & II