International Management Institute offers various programs at PG and PhD levels in the streams of Management, Finance, Marketing, Operations, and Analytics. The Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) is undoubtedly the flagship course of International Management Institute, Bhubaneswar, with admissions primarily based on competitive scores from CAT, XAT, CMAT, and GMAT examinations. Besides this, IMI Bhubaneswar also offers advanced research opportunities, including the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM), which is a doctoral-level degree.
Students can choose from flagship programs such as the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), which has a substantial intake of 180 seats, along with other specialised courses like the doctoral FPM program, which admits 10 scholars. With experienced faculty and updated curricula, International Management Institute ensures students are well-prepared in their respective courses and specializations. The IMI Bhubaneswar college focuses on developing management professionals across core areas like Organizational Behaviour & Human Resource Management, Marketing & General Management, and Accounting, Finance & Economics, and also in emerging fields such as Information Management and Analytics.
At International Management Institute, admission to each program is based on a combination of academic merit, relevant qualifications, and program-specific requirements. While criteria may vary depending on the level and type of program, applicants can generally expect to meet following criteria:
PG Programs
- Eligibility: A recognized UG degree in a relevant field. For the PGDM at IMI, this means a Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized university. Candidates in their final year are also eligible if they can show proof of meeting minimum eligibility criteria by September 30 of the admission year.
- Minimum Academic Requirement: A minimum 50% in the UG degree, subject to specific program requirements.
- Entrance Exams: Programs like the PGDM require standardized tests such as CAT, XAT, CMAT, or GMAT.
- Documents: Academic transcripts, a statement of purpose, resume, and letters of recommendation.
PhD Programs
- Eligibility: A Master's degree or its equivalent with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized university, or any other professional qualification such as CA, ICWA, CS etc. with 60% aggregate marks.
- Minimum Academic Requirement: A minimum of 60% in the Master's program, with a preference for applicants with research experience.
- Research Proposal: A research proposal outlining your intended research area is mandatory for FPM candidates, subject to faculty approval.
- Entrance Exams/Interviews: For the Fellow Programme in Management at IMI Bhubaneswar, some programs may require an entrance exam and interview, with accepted scores from CAT, GMAT, GRE, UGC-JRF-NET, CSIR-JRF-NET, NBHM, or the IMI Bhubaneswar Research Aptitude Test.
- Documents: Academic transcripts, research proposal, and letters of recommendation. Tuition fee for FPM is waived for full-time scholars receiving institute fellowship, though other charges apply.