PROGRAMME DETAILS

How many days will I need to take off from work?
The total number of working days away from work for the duration of the programme will be approximately 62 days (excluding travel days). The table below shows the split of these days away from work on a calendar year or financial year basis.

How much time will I have to spend studying at home outside the residencies?
We anticipate participants having to spend 8-10 hours per week on pre readings, assignments and cases.

What are study groups and how are they put together?
The participants are divided into groups of 5-6 members who will work together throughout the programme. We put together the study groups by taking into consideration your work experience, Industry knowledge and educational background.

Where will the international immersion programme take place?
The programme provides international immersion with classes in Funcao Dom Cabral (Brazil), Kellogg School of Management (USA) & Wharton School (USA). It enables participants to have an enriching global experience & education. They spend 2 weeks in US and a week in Brazil attending classes, guest speaker sessions & industry visits.

How do I prepare and gear up for the programme?
Once you are admitted, we will have pre term online courses in accounting, statistics, spreadsheet modeling to help you gear up for the programme. It is advisable to refresh your knowledge of basic mathematics, statistics and MS Office knowledge before the preparatory courses begin.

When will I get course materials and books?
The course materials and books will be made available to you in advance so you have ample time to prepare and complete the pre course assignments. The materials will be uploaded on the Learning Management System (LMS) portal, or shipped to you, or handed to you in person when you are on campus.

What if I need help with understanding course concepts during the period outside the residencies?
You can direct your queries to the Teaching Assistant or the Programme Office. The TA/ Programme office will resolve your query. Your course mates also respond to your query making the learning collaborative.

ADMISSION

You have said that ideally candidates should have around 15 years of work experience but the application mentions 10 years as the minimum work experience requirement. Why this discrepancy?
We expect the average work experience of the class to be around 15 years; this means that there will be participants with more than 15 years of experience and participants with less than 15 years of work experience. Since the selection is relative, applicants with lesser work experience compete with more experienced applicants. Therefore the lesser work experience needs to be compensated by a higher quality work experience.

Do I need to take the GMAT?
No. We do not have a GMAT requirement, however if you have taken GMAT before, please submit the scores along with your application and we will consider the same in our admission decision process. We do not need the official scores.

Can I defer admissions?
We do not encourage deferrals. In exceptional circumstances deferral may be granted upon submission of documentary proof supporting your reasons for deferral. A non-refundable deferral fee needs to be paid, in addition to the admission fee, to secure your place for the next class. The deferral fee is adjusted in your programme fee when you join the programme. Please note that the programme fee applicable to the year of joining the programme will apply. Deferral is granted for a maximum of one year beyond which you will need to reapply.

What if my deferral plea is not accepted?
In such a scenario you will have to reapply for the next academic year.


Once I have submitted the application, when will I hear from you?
We will strive to process your application as soon as we receive the same and try and revert to you in around 30 to 45 days.

Is an interview required?
Yes. Interviews give us an opportunity to hear about your experiences first hand and make a qualified judgment. Interviews will be held in person whenever possible and may be conducted via teleconference or video conference facilities in some cases.

FEES AND FINANCING

If I do not get selected is the application fee refundable?
No. The application fee is non-refundable.

If I am unable to join the programme after accepting the admission offer and paying the admission fee will the admission fee be refunded?
No. The admission fee is non-refundable.

If I decide to withdraw from the programme, can I get my tuition refunded?
It is depends on the timing of your decision. The refund is governed by the refund policy prevailing at that time. Please check the refund policy section for details.

What is your refund policy?
In case a student has to withdraw from the programme for either academic, personal or administrative reasons, the student will receive pro-rated refund for only the remaining terms to the extent that the student has paid for those terms in advance. No refund will be granted for the terms which have already commenced or have been completed. The programme office reserves the right to deduct additional amounts which have been paid in advance to vendors for boarding and lodging, etc. which cannot be recovered by ISB even though the participant has not attended the terms for which these expenses were incurred in advance.

SPONSORSHIP

Do I have to be financially sponsored by my company to be eligible for this programme?
No, you do not have to be financially sponsored by your firm to be eligible for the programme. However, all participants need to provide a letter of support from your firm in the prescribed format available from the application portal.

What constitutes the content of the letter of support from one’s employer?
The letter of support basically states that your employer is aware of the fact that you are attending this programme. It also states whether you are also being sponsored financially and to what extent and whether the leave granted to you to attend the programme is paid, unpaid or a mix of both.

Why do you need the letter of support from your employer?
This is required since the programme is meant for working professionals and needs them to be away from work for a number of days which usually exceeds the annual leaves granted in most organisations.


CAREER SERVICES

Does the programme provide campus placement services?
While the programme does have career management services it does not provide campus placement services. The career management services help the participants plan their careers better.

Why is campus placement not provided?
Campus placement is not provided for two reasons:
1. Since participants will have company support, at least by way of time off from work to attend the programme and therefore respecting the employer’s support, ISB does not feel it is appropriate to offer placement services.
2. At a senior level, which is the profile of our participants, campus placements do not work. Most people at such levels are head-hunted for positions or further their careers through their network.