The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at PES University is a two-year, globally recognised course designed to cultivate leadership, analytical, and managerial skills. With its rigorous curriculum, the MBA program integrates academic learning and real-world exposure, empowering graduates to excel in diverse industries. Ranked as the #1 University in Karnataka and 24th among India’s top management institutes (Times of India B-School Rankings), PES University offers unparalleled academic and professional development opportunities.
The PES University MBA offers one of the most transformative MBA experiences. Ranked as the #1 University in Karnataka, PES University is committed to excellence in education. The program is designed to support professional and personal growth through an immersive and holistic learning experience. Balancing academic rigor with an experiential approach, our curriculum provides the knowledge and tools to succeed in a rapidly changing world. At PES, we teach the use of analytical frameworks and apply evidence-based thinking to solve complex problems and make a real impact in business and industry. Learning continues well beyond the classroom through overseas student exchanges, international study trips, case competitions, internships, and more.
“Your PES MBA Journey: Redefining Business with Research and Strategy!”
The MBA curriculum at PESU, with its case studies, innovative teaching methods, exposure to industry best practices, and experiential learning, emphasizes the distinctive challenges of managing real-world issues in a global context. Various clubs, social projects, action-oriented courses, contemporary studies, and student self-governance initiatives help develop critical thinking and leadership skills.
Welcome to the MBA Programme at PES University!
At PES University, we combine experiential learning with innovative pedagogy to develop future-ready leaders. Our MBA curriculum is built around case studies, research projects, presentations, and meaningful class participation – each designed to sharpen decision-making, critical thinking, and leadership skills.
Located in Bengaluru – India’s Silicon Valley – our campus is at the heart of a thriving ecosystem of IT, retail, hospitality, manufacturing, and start-ups. Students benefit from deep industry engagement through CXO Talks, hackathons, internships, bootstrap events, and corporate visits.
Rigorous academic audits and our SOP-driven curriculum design ensure consistency, quality, and relevance. Flagship initiatives like the Capstone Project empower students to solve real-world business challenges.
Our faculty are domain experts and passionate mentors who champion research and academic excellence. With access to Centres of Excellence and cutting-edge analytical tools, students are trained to adopt a research-based approach and emerge as insightful professionals.
I invite you to explore our campus, engage with our vibrant learning community, and join our growing network of alumni who are shaping the business world.
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The MBA course at PES University consists of a core curriculum, an internship, and elective courses over a two-year period, during which participants fuel their personal and professional growth through a combination of classroom and experiential learning opportunities. The dynamic and diverse environment, with case-based teaching, a focus on research article writing, and presentations, encourages each student to prepare on topics of contemporary relevance.
Business Analytics Specialization will prepare students in Data Analytical skills for which there is intense demand, taught through SAS, Tableau and R.
Finance Specialization is rooted in building expertise in the burgeoning financial and banking services.
Hospital & Healthcare Management Specialization will enable the students to handle the business side intricacies in the hospital & healthcare industry with utmost professionalism and expertise.
Marketing Will provide a strong base in digital marketing and e-commerce.
Human Resource Human Resource in the digital era trains students to manage and harness human talent in the knowledge economy.
Operations Management Will enable the students to manage a business through design, planning, control, coordination and improvement of business processes, systems and resources essential to meet consumers’ needs.
CoE’s have been set up under the management department at PES University in the areas of Digital Marketing, Leadership, Capital Markets, Entrepreneurship, Teaching & Learning and more to study the most recent developments in the industry and to help the industry by solving real-world problems by carrying out live industry projects.
Regular outbound team building activities will be conducted by the management department at PES University to train our students in the vital area of teamwork, camaraderie, coordination and execution.
The MBA curriculum at PES University is meticulously designed to blend theoretical knowledge with practical applications:
PES University has set up an annual budget of $500,000 to fund the business ideas of students through PESU Venture Labs (PVL). The Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at PES University Ring Road Campus will assist and nurture the business ideas of its students to eventually make them market ready and fund those ventures.
Some of the companies started by our students with funding assistance from PES University are as listed below…
Graduates from the PES University MBA program secure diverse and high-impact roles, such as:
Personality Development Course from Trimester 1 Covers aptitude, GD, public speaking, interview skills, body language, and CV building.
On-Campus Placement Centre Offers career guidance and connects students with top recruiters.
100+ Recruiters Annually Strong placement record with top firms across industries.
High Placement Rates MBA placement outcomes among the best in the market.
Student Development
Harvard University, IIMBX (MOOC), IIT –
Madras, NISM, IIM – Kozhikode, IIM – Indore
Digital Information Lab
TCS ION
Higher Education
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International Taxation
Ernst & Young
We hold regular events for prospective students and parents