Path to

Global Leadership
Begins Here

PGP MAX
Table of
Contents
ISB Overview 04 Curriculum 20
About PGP MAX 06 Pedagogy 26
Why PGP MAX 08 Research at ISB 28
World Class Faculty 14 Alumni Network 30
Peer Leaders 16 Alumni Speak 32
Programme Structure 18 Admissions 34
 ISB Overview

Our Vision
The Indian School of Business (ISB) was
established with a vision to become an
internationally top-ranked,
research-driven, independent
management institution that grooms
future leaders for India and the world.

Game-Changing Leadership
At ISB, we embrace the pioneering spirit,
merging character with empowerment to
shape foresighted leaders. Our quest in
business education is to shape leaders
who uncover the unimagined, fostering
A Pioneer in resilient self-development and

Global
game-changing leadership.

Management
Education Partner Schools
 FT Top EMBA Ranking 2024

About PGP MAX #1 #40 #28

in India Globally Globally
in International
Course Experience

Prepare for Global

C-suite Leadership
in the new economy

Lead with Impact

At the core of our programme is a commitment to shaping leaders who
not only drive high performance and growth but are also purpose
driven. We believe that impactful leaders do more than just
manage—they inspire.

Our programme encourages you to define and lead with your core Duration Designed for
values, driving organisational change, performance and growth that
aligns with a deeper mission. You will develop the confidence and
15 Months Executives with 10+ years of
judgment to lead organisations that prioritize purpose alongside profit, work experience
ensuring that your leadership leaves a lasting, positive impact. Location
Hyderabad, Mohali
Why PGP MAX

From Classroom to
Boardroom
01 Become a
visionary leader
Navigating uncertainty and discontinuous
change in today's business environment
demands you envision, communicate,
influence, innovate and engineer change.
Tailored for senior executives, this
programme equips you with the skills,
strategies, tools and perspectives needed
to drive transformative change. You will
learn how to evaluate trade-offs, recognize
organisational constraints to change, and
formulate strategies that deliver maximal
impact today and lead your organisation
effectively into the future.By mastering
these competencies, you can shape the
direction of your company while upholding
the highest standards of ethics and
governance.
02
Develop an
Authentic
Leadership Style
The best leaders are those who stay true to
their values. This programme is designed to
help you cultivate a leadership style rooted in
self-awareness and personal growth. Through
personalised coaching, you will identify and
strengthen the unique qualities that define
your leadership. This transformative
experience encourages self-reflection,
innovation, and collaboration, empowering you
to lead with confidence, inspire others, and
create lasting value for your organisation.
 FT Top

#8
EMBA Ranking 2024

in Alumni Network

03
Global Peer
Network
Join an exclusive community of current and
future business leaders. Our extensive
alumni network spans industries and
continents, offering a lifelong platform for
professional networking, mentorship, and
collaboration.
World Class
Faculty ISB’s unique portfolio faculty model
brings together a strong team of
resident faculty and international
faculty from leading B-Schools
around the world.

Resident Faculty
i. Learn from 70+ academic scholars
across diverse research disciplines
shaping the future of the business and
management landscape.

ii. Embrace a cutting-edge curriculum and

pedagogies that empower, challenge, and
inspire transformation.

Visiting Faculty
i. Become part of a global community,
tapping into the expertise of 200+
world-renowned scholars at the forefront
of business education.

ii. Experience unmatched MBA instruction

and pioneering management research that
reflect best-in-class, global perspectives
on complex problems and their solutions,
empowering you to create, lead and grow Triple Crown Accreditation
businesses with impact.
Class Profile

Meet Your Peer Leaders

Education Background Top industries
Others Energy/Power FMCG
Education & Research 3%
25%
3%
Media/Communication 3% 3%
Hotel 8%
3% Technology IT Services
Management 19% 7.5%
5%
Arts Automobile
8.5%
9%
Computers Telecommunications
11% Science

14% Finance 11% 25%

IT Products
Commerce 11%
Engineering
31%
Pharma/HealthCare
Top Job Functions Designation
Medicine
Marine Engineering Others
2%
Consulting 2%
R&D 8%
3% 3%
Accounting CXO & Chairman
3% Manager/
38% Marketing/Sales 14% 31%
7% Senior Manager/
General Regional Manager
Management
7%
Head of
Finance
Department 13%

IT Consulting
17%
Operations 15% 17% Assistant Director/
20% AVP/VP/SVP Director/Senior Director
 Programme Structure

Minimal Disruption,
Maximum
Growth
12
PGPMAX is meticulously designed to
balance your professional and personal
commitments while providing an immersive
Week
On-Campus
learning experience.

Learning
Over 15 months, participants spend 12
weeks on campus, with one intensive week
every six weeks. Each session is a blend
of rigorous academic instruction

01
complemented by evening guest lectures,
collaborative projects, and assessments.

Week
in Every
This approach enables you to continue your
career while engaging in a transformative
6 Weeks Executive MBA-calibre experience.
 Maximize cross-functional learning
Curriculum Sociopolitical Economy
Determine how economic and geopolitical contexts will impact your
PGP MAX equips participants with the skills crucial to stand out in the business business strategy.
world. Through critical thinking and collaborative learning, the programme:
• Enhances judgment and decision-making.
Markets and Customers
• Builds comprehensive cross-functional knowledge. Gain a sound understanding of long-standing principles of marketing
• Elevates leadership and strategic thinking to new heights. and business strategy customer-centricity.

Money and Profits

Maximize financial performance while creating value, managing risks,
and addressing tradeoffs in meeting demands of investors, customers,
employees and society.

Organisation and Fulfilment

Establish structures, processes, operations and systems that foster
transparency and accountability across the value chain.

Competition and Partnerships

Craft overarching strategies and partnership ecosystems to drive growth
and competitive value.

Innovation and Change

Effectively lead innovation and transformation efforts that will make
your organisation future- ready.

Leadership and Decision-Making

Improve your decision-making skills, and lead your employees and
organisation with greater authenticity, empathy and purpose.

Digital Business Transformation

Overcome organisational constraints and challenges to seize
opportunities created by the digital economy.
Global
*

Immersion
This unique immersive learning
experience is offered at different global
school. It goes beyond classroom
sessions with renowned faculty, offering
guest talks, interactions with
technologists and entrepreneurs, and
insights into the region’s culture of
innovation, networking, and
technological talent.

*Global Immersion is subject to change based on evolving

programme needs.
Leadership
Engagement
and Development (LEAD)
The Leadership Engagement and Development
Plan focuses on the principles of knowing,
doing, and being. It provides opportunities for
self-awareness, highlighting leadership
strengths and areas for improvement through
coaching and peer feedback. Networking and
engagement with business leaders and
entrepreneurs across diverse industries and
countries, along with experiential learning, will
prepare you to take on greater leadership roles
and accelerate your career. You will also remain
connected to the ISB community for continued
support on your leadership journey.
Pedagogy Pre-Course Work
• Dedicate 8-10 hours weekly to
pre-course materials, including
textbooks, cases, articles, and online
assessments.

Industry Insights

Develop your Brand of • Learn from industry leaders through

speaker series and organised visits.

Leadership
• Engage in discussions on topics like
international growth, corporate diversity,
ethics, and consumer behavior.
• Participate in annual conferences and
seminars featuring distinguished
business leaders and entrepreneurs.
PGP MAX prepares you for
real-world leadership. Through Simulations
rigorous academics and • Experience real-world business
scenarios through simulation software.
practical experiences, you'll • Develop leadership, teamwork, and
develop essential leadership management skills by applying
skills and tailor your learning theoretical concepts to solve
industry-specific problems.
to your career goals.
Executive Coaching
• Undertake a personalised leadership
development journey.
• Conduct a 360-degree self-evaluation
and work with global coaches to improve
your soft skills and domain-specific
expertise.
Research @ISB
ISB distinguishes itself with its strong focus on research
excellence since its inception. The faculty publish their
research in top-ranked journals and have been recognised in
India and worldwide for their path-breaking work. The
Research Centers and Institutes serve as a bridge between
academia, practitioners, policy makers and industry to foster
high-quality research and advance in real-world.

Research Centres
◦ Centre for Analytical Finance.
◦ Centre for Business Markets.

#1
◦ Centre for Learning and Teaching Excellence.
◦ Srini Raju Centre for IT and the Networked Economy.
◦ Thomas Schmidheiny Centre for Family Enterprise.
◦ Centre for Business Innovation

Research Institutes Financial Times

Global MBA Rankings
◦ Bharti Institute of Public Policy. 2024 (India)
◦ Max Institute of Healthcare Management.
◦ Munjal Institute for Global Manufacturing.
◦ Punj Lloyd Institute of Infrastructure Management.

#50
◦ ISB Institute of Data Science.

Initiatives
◦ Human Capital and Leadership Initiative.
◦ India Data Portal.
Financial Times
◦ Legislative Support Programme. Global MBA Rankings
2024 (Globally)
Connect With Your Network. Anywhere.
Education Background

16,000 +
Alumni across PGP,
PGP MAX,
PGP MFAB and PGP PRO

800 +
Alumni at CXO level / 7% 5% 2%
6%
Middle East
top leadership USA Europe

78%
Southeast Asia

1,000 +
India

Alumni entrepreneurs/
in family business

2%
60 +
South Africa

Countries
Alumni
Speak “ “
ISB enabled me to understand the bigger picture and
different aspects of business such as marketing, design Change is the only constant, and I believe
and strategy, and appreciate global structure and we’re all perpetual works-in-progress.
environment, ways of working in a much better
manner. Raj Parekh

“
PGPMAX Co ‘16
Ruchie Gupta

”
Vice President - Revenue Management & Distribution

”
The Indian Hotels Company Limited
PGPMAX Co ‘15
Vice President – Functional Groups Thomson Reuter
The connections I made at ISB have been
a constant source of support throughout
my professional journey.
Robin Jose

” “
PGPMAX Co ’14
Co-Founder, Synrgy2

ISB changed the way I think, and gave me

“
the privilege of being taught by world-class
faculty.
When I went to ISB, it expanded my thinking in many
different dimensions, preparing me for a pivot into my Rama Chaganti

”
5th career a few years later. PGPMAX Co ‘16
Head of Global Sales Divis Laboratories

Gowri Ramani

”
PGPMAX Founding Class (Co '11)
Executive Master Coach
GrowWithGowri
Admissions
Start Your
ISB Journey
Eligibility Criteria
• Bachelor’s Degree: A bachelor’s degree or
equivalent (e.g., CA, ICWA) in any discipline.
• Work Experience: A minimum of 10+ years of
full-time work experience.
• GMAT is not required, but applicants are
encouraged to submit their scores if they have
taken the exam.

Programme Fee
The programme fee for the academic year
2024-25 is INR 41,78,000 + GST*. The fee
includes:
� Admission fee.
� Tuition fee.
� Course material.
� Accommodation.
� Meals.
� One-time fee for lifetime usage of LRC & Rec Centre.
Indian School of Business
Hyderabad Campus: Gachibowli, Hyderabad 500 111, India
Mohali Campus: Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali 140 306, India

Ph: +91 80689 70757

Working Hours: 9am to 5pm (Monday to Friday)
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.isb.edu/pgpmax
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