Bangalore Central Campus

Integrated Master of Business
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Open from: 05-Oct-2026 | Open until: 25-Nov-2026

Finance / Marketing Specializations
10
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5 Yrs
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Programme Overview

About the Programme

iMBA- Developing Future-Ready Global Business Leaders

The Integrated MBA Program is a ten-semester, multidisciplinary management programme designed for students seeking early exposure to global business education. The curriculum integrates management, economics, finance, marketing, analytics, technology, and the social sciences, progressing from foundational to advanced learning. Students pursue a major in Finance or Marketing, with a minor in Business Analytics, enabling domain depth and data-driven decision- making. Experiential learning includes global immersion, semester exchange, industry-collaborative teaching, industrial visits, and internships. Emphasis on leadership, ethics, innovation, communication, and sustainability ensures holistic development and prepares graduates for diverse global careers across corporate, entrepreneurial, consulting, research, and public sector environments worldwide.

Why at Bangalore Central Campus

Why Choose This Programme?

Seamless Five-Year Learning Pathway

Progress smoothly from undergraduate fundamentals to master's-level expertise through an integrated curriculum, eliminating the need for separate MBA admissions while ensuring academic continuity and professional growth. 

Future-Ready Multidisciplinary Curriculum

Develop expertise across finance, marketing, analytics, technology, psychology, economics, and sustainability, creating versatile professionals equipped to solve complex business challenges in the Industry 5.0 era.

Experiential Learning with Global Exposure

Learn through internships, live projects, global immersion, semester exchange, industry collaborations, community engagement, and capstone projects that transform classroom concepts into practical business competencies.

Industry-Driven Specialisations

Build advanced expertise in Finance or Marketing through contemporary electives, industry-led learning, Bloomberg Terminal access, and emerging technologies aligned with evolving corporate requirements.

Leadership, Innovation and Career Readiness

Strengthen leadership, communication, ethics, innovation, entrepreneurship, and strategic thinking through dedicated skill labs, mentoring, industry interactions, and career readiness certifications for long-term professional success. 

 

Strong Corporate Network and Career Opportunities

Benefit from extensive industry partnerships, alumni mentoring, networking events, startup incubation, internships, and placement support, preparing graduates for global careers, consulting, entrepreneurship, and leadership roles.

Areas of Specialisation

Choose Your Track

Finance

Finance

Finance

Marketing

Marketing

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Learn

Multidisciplinary Business Foundation: Build a strong foundation across management, economics, psychology, sociology, communication, and public policy, developing a holistic understanding of business and society for informed managerial decision-making.
Advanced Management Knowledge: Master core business disciplines including finance, marketing, analytics, human resources, strategy, operations, taxation, and entrepreneurship, progressing from undergraduate concepts to MBA-level professional expertise.
Digital, Analytics and AI Skills: Develop future-ready capabilities in artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, data analytics, prompt engineering, and digital decision-making to thrive in technology-driven business environments.
Leadership and Professional Excellence: Strengthen leadership, communication, ethics, innovation, sustainability, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through experiential learning, life skills labs, and industry-oriented academic experiences.
Hands-on Industry Experience: Apply classroom learning through internships, live projects, community engagement, research, industry immersions, and capstone projects, gaining practical experience that enhances career readiness and employability.
Global Business Perspective: Gain international exposure through global immersion programmes, semester exchanges, expert interactions, and cross-cultural learning experiences, preparing you for leadership roles in diverse global business environments.
Academic Curriculum

Programme Structure

The programme structure outlines the academic curriculum designed to provide a systematic progression of learning through core subjects, electives, and practical components across semesters, ensuring both theoretical understanding and skill development.

Semester 1 — Semester 1
COREMathematics for Management3 Credits
COREMicro Economics3 Credits
COREManagement Theory and Practice3 Credits
COREPsychology at Work3 Credits
AECEnglish 12 Credits
MDCMDC: Christ University Courses3 Credits
VACEnvironmental Studies1 Credits
VACLife Skill Lab: Yoga for Well Being2 Credits
VACHolistic Education and Development1 Credits
CORECore  |  ELECElective  |  SPEC Specialisation  |  AEC Ability Enhancement Course  |  SEC Skill Enhancement Course  |  DSE Discipline Specific Elective  |  VAC Value Added Course  |  MDCMultidisciplinary Course
Semester 1 — Semester 2
COREAccounting for Decision-making3 Credits
COREMacro Economics3 Credits
CORESociology for Management3 Credits
COREPolitical Structure and Business Environment3 Credits
AECEnglish 22 Credits
MDCMDC: Christ University Courses3 Credits
SECDigital Skills Lab: Prompt Engineering2 Credits
VACUnderstanding India through Indian Constitution1 Credits
VACHolistic Education and Development1 Credits
Semester 3 — Semester 3
COREDesign Thinking and Corporate Innovation3 Credits
COREStatistics for Managerial Decision-Making3 Credits
COREMarketing Concepts3 Credits
COREPhilosophy and the Art of Decision- Making3 Credits
AECMedia and Communication2 Credits
MDCMDC: SWAYAM3 Credits
VACLife Skill Lab: Performing Arts and Theatre Based Storytelling2 Credits
VACHolistic Education and Development1 Credits
CORECore  |  ELECElective  |  SPEC Specialisation  |  AEC Ability Enhancement Course  |  SEC Skill Enhancement Course  |  DSE Discipline Specific Elective  |  VAC Value Added Course  |  MDCMultidisciplinary Course
Semester 4 — Semester 4
COREResearch Methodology3 Credits
COREGeopolitics Risk and Business Strategy3 Credits
COREWorkforce Management3 Credits
COREIndian Knowledge System: Indian Civilizational Frameworks for Management3 Credits
CORECost and Management Accounting3 Credits
VACLife Skills Lab: Indian performing Arts and Managerial aesthetics2 Credits
SECDigital Skills Lab: Data Driven Decisions using R2 Credits
VACHolistic Education and Development1 Credits
Semester 5 — Semester 5
COREFinancial Management3 Credits
COREMarketing Analytics and Insights3 Credits
COREArtificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Managerial Decisions3 Credits
COREWorkforce Analytics3 Credits
CORECorporate Law3 Credits
ELECEnvironmental Economics2 Credits
ELECInternational Immersion (with MOU University)2 Credits
CORECommunity Engagement Project (NGO one month)2 Credits
CORECore  |  ELECElective  |  SPEC Specialisation  |  AEC Ability Enhancement Course  |  SEC Skill Enhancement Course  |  DSE Discipline Specific Elective  |  VAC Value Added Course  |  MDCMultidisciplinary Course
Semester 6 — Semester 6
COREBlockchain for Enterprise Solutions3 Credits
COREBusiness Taxation3 Credits
CORERegulatory Framework for Business3 Credits
CORELabour Laws and Industrial Relations3 Credits
COREEntrepreneurship and Incubation3 Credits
ELECESG and Responsible Management3 Credits
ELECGlobal Media and Cultural Studies3 Credits
Semester 7 — Semester 7
COREManaging Multicultural and Remote Workforces3 Credits
COREOperational Decision Models for Business3 Credits
DSEStrategic Finance and Value Creation3 Credits
DSEEquity Valuation & Portfolio Management3 Credits
DSEBehavioural Economics for Finance3 Credits
DSEManaging Services and Customer Experience3 Credits
DSEMarketing Science and Consumerism3 Credits
DSECross Cultural Marketing3 Credits
CORESummer Internship3 Credits
VACIndustry Connect: Industry Certification/ Global Trade Fair visit2 Credits
CORECore  |  ELECElective  |  SPEC Specialisation  |  AEC Ability Enhancement Course  |  SEC Skill Enhancement Course  |  DSE Discipline Specific Elective  |  VAC Value Added Course  |  MDCMultidisciplinary Course
Semester 8 — Semester 8
COREBusiness Ethics and Sustainability3 Credits
COREIndustry 5.O: Smart Industrial Systems3 Credits
CORELean and Adaptive Organisation Design3 Credits
DSEBanking Technology and Fintech Application3 Credits
DSEImpact Entrepreneurship and Alternative Finance3 Credits
DSEDerivative & Risk Management3 Credits
DSEConsumer MarTech Application3 Credits
DSESocial Media for Marketing3 Credits
DSEBrand Storytelling3 Credits
SECLife skill Lab: Team building through trekking2 Credits
Semester 9 — Semester 9
COREIndustry Immersion Internship6 Credits
COREPublic Policy and Business3 Credits
DSEMerger, Acquisition and Corporate Reorganization3 Credits
DSEInternational Finance & Risk Management3 Credits
DSETreasury & Fixed Income Management3 Credits
DSEDecoding Buyer Decisions with Consumer Psychology3 Credits
DSEMarketing Experiments and Strategic Marketing Decisions3 Credits
DSEOmnichannel Retailing3 Credits
VACDigital Forensics and Cybersecurity2 Credits
CORECore  |  ELECElective  |  SPEC Specialisation  |  AEC Ability Enhancement Course  |  SEC Skill Enhancement Course  |  DSE Discipline Specific Elective  |  VAC Value Added Course  |  MDCMultidisciplinary Course
Semester 10 — Semester 10
CORELeadership and Organisation Transformation3 Credits
DSEFinancial Analytics3 Credits
DSEClimate Finance and Sustainability3 Credits
DSEForensic Accounting, Compliance and Fraud Detection3 Credits
DSEResponsible AI for Marketers3 Credits
DSENeuromarketing and Nudge-Based Marketing3 Credits
DSECustomer Analytics and Predictive Modelling3 Credits
COREDissertation/ Capstone6 Credits
VACPlacement Related Micro Credential2 Credits
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Eligibility & Fee Structure

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Fee Structure (Indicative)
After Graduation

Career Paths

Financial Analyst
Investment Banking Associate
Data Analyst
Product Manager
Digital Marketing Manager
Brand Manager
Strategy & Management Consultant
FinTech Product Manager
Market Research Analyst
Customer Success Manager
Corporate Finance Associate
Family Business Leader
From the Department

Message from the HOD

HOD Name
Dr Anuradha R
Business and Management)
Bangalore Central Campus

HOD BBA

At the School of Business and Management, our BBA H/HWR, BBA Decision Science, BBA Applied Finance with Fintech and Integrated MBA programmes are strategically designed to create future-ready professionals who can lead, innovate, and contribute meaningfully to society. With a strong emphasis on holistic development, the programmes go beyond classroom learning to nurture intellectual, emotional, social, and professional competencies among students. In alignment with the evolving global business landscape, we focus extensively on skill enhancement, critical thinking, analytical capabilities, and leadership development. Our curriculum and ac

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Business and Management, Bangalore Central Campus
HOD Name
Dr Mareena Mathew
Business and Management)
Bangalore Central Campus

HOD MBA

Welcome to the MBA program at Christ University Bangalore, where our mission is to nurture socially responsible business leaders with a strong commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. Our curriculum is designed to integrate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ensuring that our graduates are equipped to drive positive change in the world. We emphasize Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in our classrooms, fostering an environment where every voice is heard and valued. Our program outcomes are centered on developing deep domain know

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Admission Process

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Entrance Test
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  • Assessment
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Result
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  • If selected, Offer Letter attached
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Fee Payment
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Applications for the 2026 batch are open. Deadline: 25-Nov-2026.

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