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IMB Program

The IMB – International Master in Business is a specialized master programthat brings the global expertise and reputation of SDA Bocconi School ofManagement, Italy, to India. The program offers a very rich blend of business theory, simulations, case learning, international immersion and corporate exposure.
The IMB program comprises two 11-month modules and includes a 4-month compulsory international immersion at SDA Bocconi, Italy. It is curated for early career professionals with 0-5 years of work experience, focusing on creating truly global natives who can adapt to modern businesses. The program is delivered in a multicultural environment that maximises learning opportunities and catalyses innovation and sustainable personal growth.
Upon Completion, the SDA School of Management in Italy awards participants and International Masters in Business with 105 CPUs under the European Credit Transfer System

The International Master in Business (IMB) by SDA Bocconi School of Management, Italy, is a 22-month program offered in India for early-career professionals. It combines business theory, case learning, and corporate exposure, with a 4-month mandatory international immersion in Milan.

Delivered in a multicultural setting, the program builds global business skills and adaptability. Graduates earn 105 ECTS credits and an International Master in Business from SDA Bocconi.

TERM 1
June – September 2026
The program begins with preparatory courses focused on essential skills such as data visualization, creativity, market research, and complex problem-solving. Core courses then introduce foundational topics including data analysis, competitive analysis, business strategy, and business communication.
TERM 1
TERM 2
September – December 2026
Students expand their business knowledge through subjects like financial reporting, marketing, project management, advanced data analytics, organizational behavior, and information systems, alongside a focus on sales and consumer behavior.
TERM 2
TERM 3
January – March 2027
This term strengthens strategic, financial, and technological competencies with courses in corporate finance, AI and machine learning for business, human resource management, operations strategy, digital marketing, corporate strategy, and entrepreneurship.
TERM 3
TERM 4
June – August 2027
The second year opens with a focus on economics, banking, communication, negotiation, and organizational behavior. Students also begin customizing their learning path through electives.
TERM 4
TERM 5
September – December 2027
Students continue to shape their professional profiles by selecting a set of electives from a diverse menu of topics. This term is designed to build specialized knowledge and practical skills aligned with their individual interests and career goals.
TERM 5
TERM 6
January – March 2027
The final term highlights leadership and responsible management, featuring courses in innovation, corporate governance, and ethics. Design Thinking is revisited as a creative approach to solving complex business challenges. Electives continue to offer opportunities for focused learning, ensuring graduates leave with a strategic and well-rounded perspective.
TERM 6

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Term 1
June - September
∘ Data Description and Visualisation Workshop

∘ Creativity and Idea Generation Workshop

∘ Market research Workshop

∘ Complex Problem Solving Workshop

∘ Data Analysis for Business

∘ Competitive Analysis & Business Strategy

∘ Financial Accounting & Control

∘ Marketing & Customer Centricity

∘ Understanding Investments
Term 1
Term 2
September - December
∘ Financial Reporting

∘ Business Communication Workshop

∘ Project Management

∘ Advanced Data Analytics

∘ Managing People in Organisations

∘ IT Management & Data Engineering

∘ Sales & Channel Management

∘ Marketing & Consumer Behaviour
Term 2
Term 3
January - March
∘ Corporate Finance

∘ AI & Machine Learning for Business Decisions

∘ Human Resource Management

∘ Operations Strategy & Supply Chain Management

∘ Digital Marketing & Web Analytics

∘ Business Communication II Workshop

∘ Entrepreneurship Incubator
Term 3
Term 4
June - August
∘ Innovation Management

∘ Corporate Strategy

∘ Banking & Financial Markets

∘ Business Communication III

∘ Negotiation

∘ Organisational Design and Behaviour

∘ Elective 1

∘ Elective 2

∘ Elective 3

Term 4
Term 5
September - December
∘ Design Thinking & Customer Experience

∘ Elective 1

∘ Elective 2

∘ Elective 3

∘ Elective 4
Term 5
Term 6
January - March
∘ Macroeconomic scenarios

∘ Corporate Governance & Ethics

∘ Elective 1

∘ Elective 2

∘ Elective 3

∘ Elective 4
Term 6
Term 1
June - September
∘ Data Description and Visualisation Workshop
∘ Creativity and Idea Generation Workshop
∘ Market research Workshop
∘ Complex Problem Solving Workshop
∘ Data Analysis for Business
∘ Competitive Analysis & Business Strategy
∘ Financial Accounting & Control
∘ Marketing & Customer Centricity
∘ Understanding Investments
Term 1
Term 2
September - December
∘ Financial Reporting
∘ Business Communication Workshop
∘ Project Management
∘ Advanced Data Analytics
∘ Managing People in Organisations
∘ IT Management & Data Engineering
∘ Sales & Channel Management
∘ Marketing & Consumer Behaviour
Term 2
Term 3
January - March
∘ Corporate Finance
∘ AI & Machine Learning for Business Decisions
∘ Human Resource Management
∘Operations Strategy & Supply Chain Management
∘ Digital Marketing & Web Analytics
∘ Business Communication II Workshop
∘ Entrepreneurship Incubator
Term 3
Term 4
June - August
∘ Innovation Management
∘ Corporate Strategy
∘ Banking & Financial Markets
∘ Business Communication III
∘ Negotiation
∘ Organisational Design and Behaviour
∘ Elective 1
∘ Elective 2
∘ Elective 3
Term 4
Term 5
September - December
∘ Design Thinking & Customer Experience
∘ Elective 1
∘ Elective 2
∘ Elective 3
∘ Elective 4
Term 5
Term 6
January - March
∘ Macroeconomic scenarios
∘ Corporate Governance & Ethics
∘ Elective 1
∘ Elective 2
∘ Elective 3
∘ Elective 4
Term 6

The IMB Experience

SIDDHANT KEDIA, Class of 2014

Senior Product Manager Booking.com, Netherlands
For me, the course was a defining moment in my life as it helped me shape my career. The international faculty and experience clubbed with the non-conventional application based teaching methodologies helped me implement the same in my professional career and steer it in the right direction.

SHRADHA VARMA, Class of 2017

Program Manager – Flipkart
The curriculum of the program is very unique and comprehensive. In module 1, you understand every subject in detail, and in module 2, you decide on what you like best and pursue your specialization in Milan. This really helps in having a full 360 degree understanding of the subjects and yet master in the one you prefer most.

CONVOCATION
(L-R) - Prof Shibani Belwalkar, Prashant Parashar, Sabir Samad, Alokedeep Singh, Mandar Desai, Gaurav Poddar
Graduation Ceremony
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Potential List Of Second Year Electives

  • Retail Management
  • Consumer Analytics
  • Pricing Strategies
  • Management of Fashion and Luxury Companies
  • Advanced Operations Management
  • Advanced Marketing Finance
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Global Logistics
  • Digital Transformation
  • Service Operations Management
  • Global HR Services
  • HR Analytics
  • Digital Platforms and Fintech
  • Brand Management
  • Public Private Partnerships
  • Entrepreneurial Finance
  • Structured Project Finance
  • Finance Analytics
  • Advanced HR
  • Strategic Marketing

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General information, orientation & meeting

Contact a Program Advisor

General information, orientation, meeting & video chat

SDA Bocconi Asia Center organizes events and meetings throughout the year, both online and offline, where you can interact with the Director and other members of the IMB Community.

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