AM I Eligible for admission to MBA (International Business) 2023-25?

Bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years' duration in any discipline with minimum 50% marks [45% in case the candidates belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Disability (PWD) categories].
Candidates appearing for a qualifying examination can also apply subject to submission of proof of requisite qualification by 7th October2023.
There is no age limit.

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Who are Your Peers?

A total of 392 students were accepted into the programme in the batch of 2020–22. 80% of the students were from engineering background. Women candidates won 25% of the total seats. More than 100 students from prestigious institutions including IITs, NITs, DTU, BITS, and SRCC had enrolled in the programme. The current MBA (IB) batch 2022–24 has more than 400 students, the batch comprises 58% students with work experience and 51% students from engineering background. The batch has a good number of women students.

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SIX features make IIFT the Best at its level

  • Placement Potentials

    Indian Institute of Foreign Trade is the fastest premier B-School in the country to complete 100% placements for the graduating batch of its flagship MBA (International Business) programme.



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  • International Outreach

    Student exchange programmes are designed to give exposure to a multi-cultural, diversified environment and international research. The student exchange programme has picked up in the last five years. This is because of the increase in the number of collaborations with premiere business schools.

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  • Corporate Connections

    IIFT's Corporate Relations and Placement Division hosts a number of guest series, and events to provide practical knowledge, skill development, and real-world experience.

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  • Focused Approach

    Live projects, competitions (case studies, quizzes) and workshops are all carefully planned to meet the demands of international business and trade. IIFT's curriculum is designed to meet the requirements of emerging international markets and industries.

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  • Rigorous Selection Process

    After thorough evaluation by written test, group discussion, and interview, only the top candidates are selected to join in the course. In addition, IIFT emphasises gender diversity, educational and professional backgrounds, work experience, and industry profiles.

  • Highly Qualified Experts

    IIFTs' faculty members are extremely knowledgeable and skilled. The teachers are very conscious of both their own and the students' growth. Through participation in international and national research initiatives, international workshops, seminars, faculty exchange programmes etc. they regularly update their knowledge.

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Important Dates



Last Date For National Students : 14th 24th November 2022, 5 PM


Last Date For Foreign Nationals and NRIs: 15th March 2023


Entrance Exam Date: 18th December 2022


Exam Timing: 10 am - 12 noon

 

How will this course benefit you?

The course enables you to develop 360-degree skills, necessary for doing business internationally, and gives you a thorough awareness of the organization's worldwide concerns.

Graduates with a specialization in international business would be prepared to manage operations on a global scale in a highly competitive environment.
Decision to develop unique business strategies to expand expansion beyond geographic boundaries.
Familiarise the participants with the basic management ideas.
Design successful strategies for organizations to succeed in international markets.
Integrating academic knowledge into practise in the real world to bring about social change.
Understanding international business laws (international investment laws, humanitarian laws, and laws relating to human rights).

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Steps to join our Programme

Computer based entrance exam
Extempore/group discussion, written test, and interview
Selection on merit basis

International Collaborations

IIFT has collaborations with 37 Universities/B-schools throughout the world. The key areas of collaboration with partner institutes are student exchange, faculty development programmes, training programmes, study tours, joint research, etc.



Why you should select IIFT ?

Deemed to be university under the Ministry of Commerce

Only B School Under the Ministry of Commerce, getting exposure to dynamic Live projects, Interactions, Conferences under various ministries to get real-life learning opportunities.


Accreditations and Memberships

IIFT is accredited as an “A” grade institute by NAAC. IIFT is among the Top 5% B-Schools in the world to be accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), upholding the highest standards of Excellence, providing quality assurance, business education intelligence and learning and development services.

IIFT is also a member of the Association of MBAs (AMBA), European Foundation of Management Development (EFMD) and Academy of International Business (AIB).

India’s top 2 Most Competitive B-Schools

IIFT stood as the most competitive B-School across the country with exceptional performance in various corporate competitions in the year 2021 and the second most competitive B-School in the year 2022.



The smartest choice might be to choose MBA (IB)

Rise in the global market

One of the chief reasons of the expansion of the global market is globalisation. Nowadays, international business transactions are common. The globalisation of business has enabled cross-border trade to become widespread and integrated into society. According to USForex poll, 72% of small firms want to increase their customer base over the next few years, and roughly 58% of them already have foreign clients. There are more than 500 companies operating globally. Thus, studying international business is a wise decision for those hoping to enroll in an MBA school.


Attain entrepreneurial ambitions

If you want to become an entrepreneur and take one step forward from your job to start your own multinational business, then an MBA (IB) is the best option. It will educate you on all facets of business. MBA (IB) focuses on factors like purchasing in foreign markets, human resource management, international trade, foreign investments, political order and relations, foreign policy, global start-ups, and many others.


Multiple job opportunities

Having a degree in MBA (IB) opens up multiple job opportunities all across the world. The programme is beneficial because students are placed in top MNCs and renowned companies in both domestic and foreign countries.


Lucrative positions with a high salary

There are a variety of careers that need an internationally focused education: trading specialists, import or export consultants, policy advisors, business developers, international marketing managers, business analysts, finance managers, product managers, and others. The reported average yearly pay for these positions ranges from $50,000 to $120,000.


Cultural exposure

MBA (IB) programme gives you an insight into the cultural diversity of the world. Some companies are unable to grow their operations beyond borders due to a lack of cultural awareness. The course is specifically designed to address every constraint faced by a lack of cultural understanding. MBA in international business introduces you to all the elements of running a business in a different culture.

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