The Experiential Learning Programme for the PGP students allows them to work in teams with the industry on real-world business issues, giving them the chance to apply the learning outside the classroom setting and gain new perspectives on business and major global issues.

• ELP projects enable students to integrate the learnt concepts in the core terms and to apply the skills of consulting in developing industry specific expertise.
• Teams of 4-5 students advise companies on strategic issues across 16 weeks.
• With guidance from a faculty advisor, PGP – Project director, and a corporate liaison, the student teams create a unique recommendation to fulfill the organisational need.
• Many companies use this programme as their pre-recruitment exercise as well.

As a part of the PGP curriculum, up to 250 ISB students may opt to work on such live projects. The student teams conclude the project by providing recommendation and presenting their finding to the company’s management. This is a credit course and is taken very seriously by the students.

The Experiential Learning Programme has generated a tremendous response, including many projects which directly impact the bottom line. Last year, we had 70 projects covering the whole spectrum of the business – from manufacturing, technology, consumer products, financial services, development sector, and the Government.

The areas of study of the ELP included:

• Market positioning and entry strategies
• New product development
• Developing growth strategies
• Talent management strategies

Further information about how to approach companies, form teams, and the final selection process will be presented at a special info session for students during Term 1.