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After over two decades of corporate life, Amit realized he had reached the end of the proverbial tunnel. Doing the same kind of work was taking him nowhere, and he is not one who likes to restrict himself. A renewed purpose surged within. It was time for [...]
When Sirisha rejoined her family business, fresh with an MBA under her belt, she was mildly taken aback at the recruitment process. The inadequacies in it reflected in the premature departures of the recruits that failed to fit in the family ethos. The opportunity for [...]
YLP is a platform that enables bright students aspiring a management career to envision a clear and structured growth path through expert guidance. YLP grooms students through learning interventions and guarantees admission to PGP after gaining 20 months of full-time work experience post-graduation. An ideal [...]
Many of you seem to have queries regarding your ISB PGP application submission. Here are some quick resolutions to common questions How do I submit the application? You need to fill in all sections of the application (1 to 10). All the sections need to [...]
It seems like it was yesterday when I walked in, Through these hallowed gates, with hopes and dreams. A new chapter of my life was about to begin And the road ahead looked inviting, glistening in the sunbeams It seems like it was yesterday when [...]
With only a month left for PGP Cycle-2 deadline, here are some handy tips to build a stronger application: Tip 1: Start Early and Stay Focused The ISB PGP application has multiple sections that you will need to fill out. The personal details, education & work [...]
With almost a month left for the Cycle-1 deadline, Here are a few tips we have put together for making a strong application. 1.Application is the opportunity to talk about yourself We get to know about your achievements, experiences, goals and aspirations. Elaborate on the need [...]
If an idle mind is the Devil’s workshop, then the Devil doesn’t get much work done at the Indian School of Business. The workload at a business school with a one-year program may well be beyond the limits of human imagination. But ask anyone here, [...]
The Indian School of Business takes pride in its strength based holistic approach of application evaluation. We encourage applicants to focus on their strengths and achievements, rather than weaknesses and failures and provide support with clear examples in the essays, recommendations, awards, achievements and other [...]
ISB fostering entrepreneurship through various academic and support initiatives.The school enables a conducive ecosystem, so that entrepreneurs can build and work on their business ideas during their term at ISB. Course Electives ISB, in its one year PGP offers course electives that build a foundation [...]
Prior to joining PGPpro at ISB, I have had experience in various startups and big companies in Technical Program/Product and People Management roles where I successfully ran complex high-impact cross-functional programs end to end. In that process, I worked with different functions: Technology, Marketing, Strategy, [...]
The stereotype of a money-hungry, profit-seeking corporate employee is well established in mainstream culture. A large part of our current issues with materialism and lack of empathy is attributed to this class of people. Which is what makes the Indian School of Business’ Pride Walk [...]
I was working as a senior consultant with Infosys before coming to ISB and I have over 11 years of experience as a tech consultant. Coming to ISB at this point in my life was challenging in more ways than one. Two and a [...]
Here are some more commonly asked questions. This should help you gain more clarity on your application to ISB. 1. Is GMAT given more preference over GRE? No. There is no preference given to one over the other. Both the exams would be weighted equally in [...]
Here are some last minute frequently asked questions, that will help you gain clarity regarding your application to ISB in the cycle-2. 1. When is the last date to submit the GMAT/GRE score? January 15, 2017 is the last date to submit your test scores. If you take [...]
Aurelio Gutierrez Perez remembers being overwhelmed, not by the spicy food, the crowds, or the searing summer sun, but by the intense class participation. ‘In Spain, if you ask the class a question, you have maybe one hand go up. In ISB, 90% of the [...]
The Indian School of Business encourages women to get back to the work-force and take up leadership roles. Apart from refreshing management basics and giving you the global business perspective through the PGP course, the school also encourages women with the clubs and amenities that make the [...]
Writing a B- school application is a very introspective and time consuming process. It is your pitch to the school highlighting your personal and professional qualities, career aspirations and fitment. A well thought out narrative which presents your case in a compelling manner enhances your chances of securing [...]
The best B-schools around the world give a great deal of importance to demographic and cultural diversity in their classrooms. When a group of bright young minds from different backgrounds are thrown together, it must necessarily result in the creation of new ideas and perspectives. [...]
Rupesh Bisht, Sr. Associate Director, Admissions and Financial Aid answers some commonly asked questions about the application process and the selection criteria at the Indian School of Business. Question:The application is a make or break deal for one's admission to ISB. How should one go [...]
The 40% tuition waiver gave me the financial freedom and confidence to explore my career choices. -Samya Mishra, YLP Admit, PGP Class of 2016. Entrepreneurship, to Samya had always been a dream she planned to turn into a reality. Being a former student of the [...]
“Have you made up your mind about getting an MBA from a premium B-school?” “You are still in college and not sure if you want to join a B-school right away or get some “You are still in college and not sure if you want [...]
Hailing from a small hill-station town in Tamil Nadu called Kodaikanal, I did my entire schooling from the Kodaikanal International School, where diversity is the key to the overall learning experience. I then went on to do my B.E. Mechanical Engineering in Chennai; a [...]
After living in Canada for thirteen years, I invariably chose Asia for my management studies. Asia is poised for growth in the coming decades. In comparison to other economies, India really stood out for me. The way things happen in India are much more rigorous [...]