The S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR) Global Management Programme (GMP) follows a two-stage academic structure. Participants begin with six months at SPJIMR in Mumbai before continuing their studies at an international partner school.
The international phase leads to an MS or MBA degree, depending on the partner school and programme.
What is SPJIMR GMP?
SPJIMR’s GMP is designed for participants who want to pursue a master’s degree abroad. The programme combines an academic phase at SPJIMR with further study at an international partner school.
The SPJIMR phase comprises five modules divided into Foundation, Management, Finance and Fintech, Digital: IT, AI & Analytics in Business, Academic Research and International.
The international partner school awards the final MS or MBA degree, subject to its academic requirements. The international duration varies with programme and partner school.
Key highlights
- Two-stage pathway: six months at SPJIMR, then study at an international partner school.
- Six-step process: apply, interview with SPJIMR and the partner school, then progress abroad.
- Global partners: schools across Europe, Canada, and the USA, with up to two choices.
- Mumbai phase: 64 credits across five modules.
- Final degree: a GMP certificate from SPJIMR, and an MS or MBA from the partner school.
- Scholarships: up to 70%, plus education loan assistance.
- Eligibility: no work experience needed; a 55% bachelor’s degree and a valid test score.
How does the SPJIMR GMP pathway work?
Apply to GMP
Students apply to SPJIMR GMP and indicate their preferred international partner schools during the application process.
Conduct of interviews
SPJIMR and the partner schools jointly select candidates for the programme. Applicants go through two interview rounds — one with SPJIMR and another with the partner school. Selected applicants then receive an offer.
Complete six months at SPJIMR
GMP is a full-time residential programme, upon successful completion, participants receive the GMP certificate from SPJIMR.
Progress to an international partner school
Students then continue their studies at the international partner school selected through the GMP process.
Complete the partner school’s programme
The duration of the international phase varies by partner school and programme. Students complete the remaining academic requirements for their chosen degree.
Receive the final MS or MBA degree
The international partner school awards the final MS or MBA degree on completion of the academic requirements.
Where does the international phase take place?
SPJIMR currently lists international partner schools in Europe, and Canada and the USA. In Europe, these include Aston Business School, EBS Business School, IÉSEG School of Management and Nyenrode Business Universiteit.
In Canada and the USA, the partner schools include Brandeis International Business School, McMaster University, Robert H. Smith School of Business, Simon Fraser University, Stevens School of Business, the University of Miami, the University of South Florida and USC Marshall School of Business.
SPJIMR GMP alumnus Aakash Jain, who joined GMP Batch 14 and later studied at IÉSEG School of Management in Paris, describes what he was looking for when he began exploring MBA options: “I was looking for a learning experience that could offer meaningful exposure both in India and abroad.”
SPJIMR says applicants can select a maximum of two partner schools during the application process, with a primary and secondary choice. Depending on their qualification and partner school fit the applicants are guided and they can select a maximum of two partner schools during the application process. The institute and partner schools jointly shortlist and select candidates.
The partner school selected determines which programme you pursue during the international phase.
What happens during the six months at SPJIMR?
The Mumbai phase forms the first credit-bearing stage of the GMP pathway. SPJIMR’s current curriculum comprises 64 credits across five modules.
The programme uses classroom learning, case studies, presentations, individual assignments and group work, alongside applied learning and research.
Pooja Gerera, a GMP alumna from the 2014–15 cohort who went on to become Vice President of Strategic Pricing and Central Sales at zooplus, also credits her time at SPJIMR for giving her a strong foundation in business fundamentals. Reflecting on her experience, she says: “The pedagogy and faculty here are exceptional and hard to find in universities worldwide.”
What degree do you receive through GMP?
GMP itself leads to a certificate from SPJIMR. The final degree comes from the international partner school after the subsequent period of study abroad.
What does SPJIMR GMP cost?
SPJIMR states that participants joining through the partnership pay special tuition fees towards the partner school scholarships, offered by international partner schools.
The institute also highlights education loan assistance for GMP participants.
The overall programme cost varies depending on the international partner school, programme and study location.
Before applying, make sure you understand:
- The fees for the SPJIMR component.
- The tuition associated with your international partner school.
- Available scholarships.
- Education loan requirements.
- The additional costs associated with studying abroad.
SPJIMR and its international partner schools offer special scholarships of up to 70%, subject to the relevant programme and eligibility requirements.
Read more about fee and scholarship details
Who is eligible for SPJIMR GMP?
SPJIMR states that work experience is not mandatory for GMP and that both freshers and candidates with work experience can apply. Its current eligibility information requires a bachelor’s degree with 55% or above and a valid GRE, GMAT, CAT, XAT or NMAT score.
GMP alumnus Naveen Prasad, who completed the programme at IÉSEG and is now Founder and CPO at Blackbill Internet GmbH, offers a useful perspective on what students need to bring to the experience: “This programme is certainly not easy, but the opportunities it offers are unparalleled if you remain focused and know what you want to achieve.”
Understanding the SPJIMR GMP pathway
SPJIMR GMP combines six months of management education at SPJIMR with further study at an international partner school.
The partner school determines the international programme and final MBA or MS degree, while the duration and total cost vary by pathway.
Understanding these stages, along with the curriculum, eligibility and available scholarships, gives prospective students a clear picture of how the programme works from Mumbai to a global degree.
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