India's First
MBA in
Applied AI
While others study AI, you'll be building it.
A 2-year full-time MBA where Artificial Intelligence isn't a subject — it's the operating system. From Day 1 you build, deploy, and lead with AI. Not someday. Now.
- 50 Seats Only
- 5 Months Full-Time Internship
- 35+ Certifications Included
- ₹21 LPA Highest CTC
🎓 University-recognised degree · NAAC Accredited · 34 Years of ITM Legacy
AI isn't coming for your job. It's already here.
The average MBA graduate today spent two years learning frameworks written before ChatGPT existed.
Meanwhile, companies are hiring AI Product Managers. AI Business Analysts. Digital Transformation Leads who can build and deploy AI systems — not just present about them.
The question isn't whether AI will reshape business. It already has.
The question is: will you be the one building the future, or scrambling to keep up with it?
By 2027, 85 million jobs will be displaced by AI. But 97 million new AI-led roles
will be created. The gap belongs to those who get ready now.
— World Economic Forum
Everything that makes this MBA different - at a glance.
MacBook on Day 1
Not a shared computer lab. Every student receives a personal MacBook on the
first day. Yours to build on — and keep.
Build Real AI Systems
LLMs.
RAG pipelines. Agentic workflows. You won't study these in slides — you'll build
them from scratch with industry mentors guiding every step.
5-Month Full-Time Internship
One
Not 8 weeks of observation. A 5-month, full-time embedding at a real company —
with a clear pathway to a Pre-Placement Offer.
35+
Certifications. Included.
Google.
HubSpot. Salesforce. AWS. Over 35 professional certifications bundled into the
programme at zero extra cost. Graduate with a portfolio, not just a degree.
₹1
Crore Seed Fund
Have a startup idea? ITM's on-campus incubator offers mentorship, co-working
space, and
a ₹1 Crore seed fund for the ventures ready to build.
Built With Industry, Not Just Academia
The
curriculum was co-created with 30+ technology and business leaders. This isn't
theory. It's exactly what the industry is hiring for.
This isn't your parents' MBA.
Although we don't love comparisons — we love outcomes. And outcomes speak.
ITM Business School
Academic committees
30+ Industry Tech Leaders
Optional elective, if at all
Build LLMs, RAG & Agents
Pay extra
35+ included
Workshop-based
300+ hours
2 months
5 months, full-time
Best effort
100%, 400+ companies
Career services only
₹1 Cr seed fund + incubator
Shared labs
MacBook on Day 1
Guest lectures
1:1 with named industry experts
120–300 seats
50 seats
Not a syllabus. A transformation map.
From business foundations to building AI systems to leading organisations through transformation.
Core MBA Foundations
- 01 Business Statistics
- 02 Managerial Economics
- 03 Introduction to Finance & Accounting
- 04 Dynamics of Marketing
- 05 Technology & Information Management
- 06 Business Management
- 07 Leadership Lab
- 08 Entrepreneurship
- 09 Introduction to Indian Knowledge Systems
- 10 Career Management – I
- 11 Applied Reasoning & Technical Skills – I
- 12 Lifestyle Management
Applied AI for Business
- 01 LLMs, Generative AI & RAG for Business
- 02 AI for Business Analytics & Decision Making
- 03 AI-Powered Marketing, Sales & Customer Experience
- 04 AI Workflow Design & Process Automation
- 05 Applied Reasoning & Technical Skills – II
- 06 Career Management – II
- 07 NGO Project
- 08 Capstone Project Phase – I
- 09 Elective – Interdisciplinary *
Industry Internship
- 01 5-Month Industry-Integrated Internship
- 02 April 2027 – August 2027
Advanced AI & Strategy
- 01 Agentic AI, LangChain & Autonomous Business Systems
- 02 Advanced AI Tools & Multimodal AI for Business
- 03 AI Strategy, Ethics & Business Transformation
- 04 Strategic Management
- 05 Business Ethics & Corporate Governance
- 06 Comprehensive Review Module – I
- 07 Corporate Transition Module
- 08 Applied Reasoning & Technical Skills – III
- 09 Capstone Project Phase - II
- 10 Elective – Multidisciplinary **
Capstone & Transition
- 01 Generative AI for Digital Marketer (Hybrid)
- 02 Comprehensive Review Module – II
- 03 Capstone Project Final
Not 8 weeks. 5 months. Full-time. Real work.
Most MBA internships are glorified observation stints. Ours is structured like a real job — because it is one.
Full-time. Real work.
The MBA in Applied AI internship is a 5-month, full-time engagement at a partner company. You own projects. You present to stakeholders. You work with AI tools in production environments. And the best performers walk away with Pre-Placement Offers before they even graduate.
How it works — 4 steps:
- Step 1 — Placement Prep Resume building, LinkedIn optimisation, mock interviews, and a soft skills intensive. You'll walk into your internship interview prepared — not practising.
- Step 2 — Company Matching We match you to companies across tech, consulting, BFSI, e-commerce, and AI-first startups — based on your goals, skills, and domain interests. 400+ companies in the network.
- Step 3 — Full-Time Engagement (5 months) You join as a full-time intern. Not a shadow — a contributor. You own a project scope, report to a manager, and deliver real work.
- Step 4 — PPO Pathway Outstanding interns receive Pre-Placement Offers. Many students convert their internships into full-time roles before graduation.
The internship isn't a checkbox. It's your launchpad.
The roles that are already waiting for you.
AI is not replacing business professionals. It's replacing business professionals who don't understand AI. Here's where our graduates go — and what they earn.
Placement numbers
Roles & salary table
Past placement records. Individual results may vary. *
Top recruiters
Learn from the people already doing what you want to do.
Your mentors aren't professors with textbooks. They're professionals currently in the roles you're aiming for — at the companies you want to work at.
Through structured 1:1 sessions, live project guidance, and career conversations, our mentors close the gap between what's taught and what's needed.
Head Backend Engineering
Director IT
CTO
Founder & Managing Director
Co Founder & VP Engineering
Engineering Director
Chief Technology Evangelist
Founding Organizer
Google Developer Expert
Your MBA could be the beginning of your company.
For students who arrive with more than a career goal — for those with a business idea burning in their head — we've built a pathway to turn that into reality.
Entrepreneurship modules, design thinking workshops, and peer pitch competitions to sharpen your idea and test your assumptions.
Work with ITM's incubation team to validate your business model. Build an MVP. Get feedback from mentors and real users.
Use the campus co-working space, AI tools, and your cohort as early collaborators. Build in parallel with your studies.
The strongest ventures from each batch are eligible for ITM's ₹1 Crore Seed Fund. Graduate with a degree — and a funded company.
The MBA doesn't just prepare you for a job. It gives you everything you need to create one.
Your campus is a launchpad, not just a classroom.
Navi Mumbai isn't just a city. It's one of India's fastest-growing tech corridors — and ITM sits right at the heart of it.
On Campus
The MMR Tech Ecosystem — at your doorstep
Not just a location. A competitive advantage.
Kharghar's NMSEZ, Belapur's financial district, Turbhe MIDC, and Airoli's IT Park collectively employ tens of thousands of tech professionals. Internship access and mentor relationships are 20 minutes from campus — not a long-distance relationship.
34 years of institutional excellence. .9 million tech students. One programme.
ITM Skills University
Backed by over 34 years of educational legacy, ITM Skills University offers a university-recognised MBA degree designed for today’s industry.It is a NAAC-accredited institution with a strong focus on practical learning and career outcomes.
With a 400+ company placement network, students get access to real opportunities across industries. The university also supports entrepreneurship through on-campus incubation and up to ₹1 Cr seed funding for promising startups. Recognised with 8 national rankings, ITM brings together experienced faculty who combine academic depth with real industry exposure.
LetsUpgrade
LetsUpgrade is India’s largest tech upskilling platform, with a growing community of over 1.9 million learners. It holds a strong presence in the BTech upskilling space, contributing to 45% of the market.
The MBA Applied AI curriculum is built by industry practitioners, ensuring it stays relevant to real-world demands. Students also get access to a live job and project marketplace, helping them gain hands-on experience while they learn.
The people steering the university
President
Executive President
Vice Chancellor
Registrar
Pro Vice Chancellor
Rankings & Accolades
Consistently ranked among India's top B-Schools by the most credible national and international ranking bodies.
Diamond Band with A+ Grade by OBE Ranking Survey 2023.
Ranked 8th in Mumbai, 22nd in West Zone, 38th among Private B-Schools in India by Fortune B-Schools Ranking 2023.
Ranked 60th in Top Business colleges overall, 37th among Top 100 Private Business Schools in India, and 8th in Top B-Schools in Mumbai by Business Today 2023.
Ranked 7th in Mumbai, and 21st in Private B-School of West Zone, 48th in Top 50 Private B-Schools in India and 63rd in Overall Top B-Schools in India by The Week Best B-Schools Ranking 2023.
Ranked 8th in the Top Eminent B-Schools of Super Excellence, 8th in Maharashtra, and 31st among Top Private B-Schools by GHRDC CSR 2023.
Ranked 20th in Top 50 Standalone Private B-Schools, 37th Private B-School in India by India Today.
Ranked 8th in Mumbai, 22nd in West Zone, 38th in Private B-Schools, 71st Overall B-School in India by OPEN Magazine.
12th in Maharashtra and 37th among India's Top 100 B-Schools, by EW India Higher Education Rankings 2023-24.
Ranked 22nd State-wise, 28th in West Zone, and 68th among the Top 100 B-Schools in India by the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) B-School Survey 2024.
Ranked 43rd among Top B-Schools in India, 30th among Top Private B-Schools in India and 19th among Top B-Schools in West Zone by Times Annual B School Ranking Survey 2024.
Ranked 58th in the Top 100 B-Schools in India by MBA Universe Ranking 2024.
Ranked 21st Private Standalone Institutions in India and 45th in India's Best Private B-Schools.
(CSR) honored ITM Business School for Excellence in Education on April 21, 2024.
(KEF) presented ITM Business School with the Institute Excellence Award for contributing the highest number of hours among all institutes partnered with KEF. ITM students contributed over 4000 hours to KEF initiatives.
This MBA is for you if…
- You're a fresh graduate — from any stream — who wants a career at the intersection of business and technology
- You've heard “AI will take your job” and decided to be the one building AI instead
- You want a degree that opens doors at tech companies, consulting firms, and AI-first startups
- You learn by doing — not by reading case studies and waiting for real work to begin
- You learn by doing — not by reading case studies and waiting for real work to begin
- You want real certifications, a real internship, and a real network before you graduate
- You have a startup idea and want the tools, funding, and mentorship to actually build it
This MBA is probably NOT for you if you're looking for two years in a lecture hall.
We won't apologise for being different.
Student success stories
5 steps between you and your MacBook.
Admission Process
Fill out the application form. Takes 10 minutes.
A conversation with our admissions team — not a grill session. We want to understand your goals and make sure this is the right fit.
We assess your academic background, aptitude, and motivation. No specific stream required. Curious and driven candidates from all backgrounds are welcome.
Shortlisted candidates receive an official offer letter with programme details, fee structure, and scholarship information.ion, schedule, and complete fee details.
You arrive on campus. We hand you a MacBook. The building begins.
Academic Eligibility
- Graduation in any discipline
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks
- Strong motivation to work at the intersection of business and AI
A note to parents — because this decision matters to your family too.
We understand that choosing a postgraduate programme is one of the most significant decisions your family will make. You want certainty, not promises.
Here's what we can tell you with confidence:
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The degree is real.
MBA in Applied AI is a University-recognised, 2-year full-time postgraduate programme awarded by ITM Skills University — an NAAC-accredited institution with 34 years of standing.
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The placement record is real.
Over 400 companies recruit from ITM. Our highest CTC stands at ₹21 LPA. We offer 100% placement assistance — not just career counselling, but active employer relationships built over decades.
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The skills are market-ready.
This curriculum wasn't built in isolation. It was designed with 30+ technology leaders who told us exactly what they need in the next generation of business professionals.
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The infrastructure is real.
Every student receives a MacBook. They work in AI labs. They intern for 5 full months at real companies. They can access a ₹1 Crore seed fund if they want to build a startup.
What we're asking you to trust isn't a promise. It's a programme with a track record — built specifically to make your child one of the most employable MBA graduates in India's AI economy.
We're happy to speak with you directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The MBA in Applied AI is a University-recognised postgraduate degree awarded by ITM Skills University — NAAC-accredited with 34 years of institutional history.
No. Students from any graduate stream are welcome. We cover all technical foundations within the programme — from scratch if needed.
Yes. The MacBook provided on Day 1 is yours — during and after the programme.
Stipends vary by company. We actively match students with companies that offer paid internship positions, but this depends on the employer.
Student ventures shortlisted by the ITM Incubation Centre are eligible for seed funding and structured mentorship. Selection is based on the merit of the idea and team readiness.
Full details are available in the offer letter. Scholarships are available for merit candidates. Contact admissions for a breakdown: [email/phone].
Yes. Strong internship performance regularly results in PPOs. Our internship structure is specifically designed to maximise this pathway.
A tech elective is 3–4 months of optional AI exposure. This programme is 2 years of AI integrated into every subject — with hands-on labs, real tools, and a curriculum built by practitioners. The difference isn't marginal. It's structural.
Yes. Options are available near campus. The admissions team can share details based on your location and preferences.
The iConnect Batch 2026–28 begins in [Month, Year]. Applications close on [Date].
Only 50 seats per batch — intentionally small for a high-quality, high-attention learning experience.
Yes. Campus visits are welcome and encouraged. Write to us at [email] to schedule a visit.