GMP curriculum and programme structure

The programme includes the following phases –

Preparatory term

Foundation

Term 1 and 2

Upon enrolment, participants gain exclusive access to Harvard Business Publishing Courses, a world leader in management resources. This preparatory phase ensures all students, regardless of background, build a strong baseline in quantitative methods, financial accounting, finance, spreadsheet modelling using Excel, management communication and mathematics for management. The GMP programme architecture is designed to be flexible while accommodating the specific credit recognition requirements of partner schools.

The programme provides comprehensive coverage of core management courses such as leadership, strategy, marketing, finance, supply chain, and operations, alongside cutting-edge data science courses such as AI and digital transformation, business modelling, ELT, data storytelling, and digital product management. Mandatory courses include project management (with PDUs that students can then use to pursue PMI certification), problem-solving using design thinking and quantitative methods for decision science. Foreign language (German or French) training up to 200 hours is mandatory. This prepares students for their international destinations.

  • Academic rigour and outcomes: The programme demands a high level of engagement through a mix of classroom contact, individual assignments and collaborative group work.
  • Credit structure: Participants complete 54 credits at SPJIMR. Each credit represents 10.5 classroom contact hours.
  • Pedagogy: Learning is reinforced through pre-reads, case studies, presentations, and rigorous assessments.
  • Certification: Upon successful completion of the SPJIMR component, participants receive a GMP certificate. Following the subsequent study period abroad, the international partner school awards the final MBA or MS degree.

Partner institutions

SPJIMR partner B-school Aston University, UK, placed in the top 10% of globally evaluated institutions (QS World University Rankings, 2025)
Aston University, UK, rated amongst top 10% globally for international students (Study Abroad Aide, World Rankings for Best Universities for International Students, 2024)
SPJIMR partners with top B-schools worldwide including Brandeis University, ranked among the best MBA programmes in the United States by TFE Times.
Brandeis University, USA, located in the suburbs of Boston, Massachusetts — a global hub for higher education and innovation.
SPJIMR partner school — University of Miami, is one of America's top research universities located in one of the most dynamic and multicultural cities in the world.
The University of Miami, USA, has over 200,000 alumni who are industry leaders around the globe and assist you with professional development opportunities.
SPJIMR GMP partner school EBS Universitat, Germany, focuses on cultivating agile and innovative leaders ready to tackle tomorrow's challenges.
EBS UNIVERSITY
ESB Business School, Reutlingen University, Germany is one of the leading institutions for International Business Administration.
ESB Business School, Reutlingen University, Germany.
IESEG School Of Management is a French grande école, private and graduate business school, established in 1964 in Lille, France.
IESEG School Of Management, France, offers a multicultural environment with international students of more than 100 different nationalities.
NYENRODE Business Universiteit, Netherlands, MBA programme helps you gain the business knowledge and skills to reach the next step in your career.
NYENRODE Business Universiteit, is a Dutch business university and the only private higher education institution that has the university status in the Netherlands.
University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business, USA.
University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business, USA.
SFU's Beedie School of Business is the business school at Simon Fraser University.
SFU's Beedie School of Business is the business school at Simon Fraser University.
The Stevens School of Business is ranked No. 5 in the recruiters’ assessment category of the U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024 Best Business Schools rankings.
The Stevens School of Business is ranked No. 5 in the recruiters’ assessment category of the U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024 Best Business Schools rankings.
The USC Marshall School of Business is the business school of the University of Southern California.
The USC Marshall School of Business's prime location, countless resources, and diverse network make it an ideal choice for MBA students strategically positioning themselves in their careers.
University of South Florida is ranked among the top 50 public universities in America, by U.S. News and World Report’s annual ranking of the best colleges.
University of South Florida ranked as the “best value” among all public and private universities in Florida by U.S. News.

Specialisations

International partner schools offer a portfolio of specialisations. The programme also provides electives for specific partner schools. Download the details of specialisations offered by each partner school to know more.

January admission cycle

Business School University
Aston Business School Aston University, Birmingham, UK
Beedie School of Business Simon Fraser University
Brandeis International Business School Brandeis University, Boston, US
College of Engineering | University of Miami University of Miami, Coral Gables, US
EBS Business School EBS Universität, Oestrich-Winkel, Germany
Robert H. Smith School of Business University of Maryland, College Park, US
Stevens School of Business Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, US
University of South Florida University of South Florida, Tampa, US
USC Marshall School of Business University of Southern California, Los Angeles, US

Programmes offered by GMP in collaboration with the US Schools are STEM-designated. This gives 3 years of OPT to students after graduation. So, the timelines for these schools are as follows:

  • GMP: January – July
  • Semester I in the US – September
  • Semester II ends in April
  • Internship from May/June
  • Semester – III completion depends on the partner school and the specialisation chosen

As the internship cycles start around May/June every year, it aligns well with the January intake. This also goes well with the STEM requirement of studying for at least two semesters in the US, full time, without which a student is not eligible to take up internships in the US.

June admission cycle

Business School University
Aston Business School Aston University, Birmingham, UK
Beedie School of Business Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada
EBS Business School EBS Universität, Oestrich-Winkel, Germany
ESB Business School Reutlingen University, Germany
IÉSEG School of Management Université Catholique de Lille, Lille/Paris
Nyenrode Business Universiteit Nyenrode Business Universiteit, Amsterdam/Breukelen
Stevens School of Business Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, US
University of South Florida University of South Florida, Tampa, US

The June intake is mostly for the European B-Schools. There is no specific internship cycle in Europe, like in the US. Internships can be done as per partner school requirements and internship availability. Local language is a very important element of integrating with the country and acquiring internships. So, a lot of emphasis is laid on language training and approx. 200 hours of language classes are covered. The partner schools along with support from alumni actively help GMP participants to seek internships and jobs.

  • Brandeis International Business School, Brandeis University, Boston, USA Download
  • Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, College Park, USA Download
  • Stevens School of Business, Stevens Institute of Technology, New Jersey, USA Download
  • USC Marshall School of Business University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA Download
  • Aston Business School, Aston University, Birmingham, UK Download
  • IÉSEG School of Management, Université Catholique de Lille, Lille/Paris, France Download
  • EBS Business School, EBS Universität, Oestrich-Winkel, Germany Download
  • Nyenrode Business Universiteit, Nyenrode Business Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Download
  • ESB Business School, Reutlingen University, Germany Download
  • University of Miami, College of Engineering, Coral Gables, USA Download

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