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LM Thapar School of Management (LMTSM) is part of the prestigious Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology. LM Thapar is ranked by NIRF in Top 50 B-schools in India, and has also earned AACSB accreditation. LM Thapar School of Management Director and Dean is Dr DP Goyal, who is the former Director of IIM Shillong. LM Thapar School of Management MBA admissions 2026 is open. Read more details about LM Thapar MBA program including curriculum, placements, admissions and other highlights in the following sections. 

The MBA program at LM Thapar School of Management (LMTSM) is a transformative two-year full-time course. LM Thapar School of Management MBA course combines foundational management lessons with experiential learning components such as consulting projects, industry internships, and live case studies. Students engage with core management disciplines, choose electives aligned with their career goals, and also earn a certification in Artificial Intelligence. 

LM Thapar School of Management MBA is based on carefully designed structure that balances theory and application. Over four semesters, students complete 70 credits including core courses, electives, and a mandatory summer internship. Core subjects in LM Thapar MBA curriculum cover areas like finance, marketing, operations, analytics, and strategy, while electives allow students to specialize in their chosen domain. 

The LMTSM MBA offers five key specializations in Business Analytics and Information Systems, Finance, Operations, Human Resource Management, and Marketing. Each MBA specialization is prepared to align with emerging industry trends and equips students with domain-specific skills. For instance, the Business Analytics and Information Systems track prepares students to leverage data and technology for decision-making, using tools such as Tableau, big data platforms, and risk analytics. 

The AICTE-approved PGDM combined with the Post Graduate Program in Enterprise Resource Planning (PGPERP – SAP) offers a unique dual qualification that blends management excellence with advanced ERP expertise.

Developed in collaboration with SAP University Alliances and industry experts, the program provides a strong foundation in Finance, Marketing, HR, Supply Chain Management, and Business Analytics, along with hands-on training on SAP ERP systems (ECC & S/4HANA).

Students gain practical insight into end-to-end business processes and develop SAP certification readiness, preparing them for success in BFSI, IT/ITES, Consulting, Manufacturing, FMCG, and E-commerce sectors. Aligned with NEP 2020 and Industry 4.0 & 5.0, this integrated program empowers students with future-ready skills, global employability, and accelerated career growth.
The Power of PGDM + PGPERP (SAP).

• Dual Qualification Advantage – Earn an AICTE-approved PGDM and an industry-recognized SAP PGPERP certification in one integrated program.
• NEP 2020 Aligned & Skill-Oriented – A perfect blend of academic rigor and practical ERP exposure designed to create highly employable, future-ready professionals.
• Industry-Driven Curriculum – Integrates management fundamentals with SAP ERP modules across Finance, Marketing, HR, Supply Chain Management, and Business Analytics.
• Premium Career Edge – Unlocks opportunities for higher salary packages, faster career growth, and global placements in ERP-enabled organizations.
• Future-Proofed Skills – Builds digital fluency and ERP-enabled competencies aligned with the evolving Industry 4.0 & 5.0 ecosystem, ensuring long-term relevance and success.
• AICTE-Approved Two-Year PGDM with dual specialization options in Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, and Business Analytics.
• Skill-Focused PGPERP (SAP) program delivered in collaboration with SAP University Alliances.
• Experiential Learning through case studies, simulations, industry projects, hackathons, and leadership development labs.
• Technology & Analytics Integration with specialized e-labs in FinTech, Analytics, Blockchain, and Digital Transformation.
• High ROI Placements with 100% placement assistance, ₹34 LPA highest CTC and ₹10.25 LPA average CTC; top recruiters from BFSI, IT, Consulting, FMCG, and Start-ups.

IIEBM’s blended academic approach nurtures students to grow morally, creatively, and intellectually in a competitive global business environment. The PGDM program emphasizes not only academic excellence and industry exposure but also the development of business acumen, soft skills, and holistic personality traits to make students corporate-ready. The curriculum is scientifically designed to be stimulating, challenging, and comprehensive, equipping students with the right tools and skill sets to analyse business situations across diverse economic scenarios.

The program leverages Business Simulation Workshops, Experiential Learning, and Case Studies to encourage lateral thinking, creativity, and practical problem-solving. A carefully planned calendar of Workshops, Internships, Guest Lectures, Panel Discussions, and Field Visits ensures consistent real-world exposure.

Pedagogy & Methodology

• Student-Centred Learning: Focuses on addressing diverse learning needs and interests through discussion, inquiry, and personalized guidance.
• Flipped Classroom Approach: Encourages self-learning through pre-class readings, online sessions, and research; classroom time is dedicated to concept clarification and problem-solving.
• Case-Based Teaching: Engages students in real-world business decision-making, fostering analytical thinking, teamwork, and practical application of concepts.
• Experiential Learning: Students learn by doing through business plan preparation, field visits, and problem-solving activities.
  •Management Games: Strengthens strategic thinking, teamwork, time management, and leadership in an interactive format.
  Outdoor Management Training (OMT): Activities like trekking, rock climbing, and boating reinforce leadership, resilience, and practical application of management theories.
• Business Simulation Techniques: Scenario-based exercises develop decision-making, strategic thinking, financial and market analysis, teamwork, and leadership.
• Mentorship Program: Groups of 8–10 students are assigned an industry mentor for career guidance, specialization advice, and personal development.
• Buddy System: Pairs students to support each other academically and socially, fostering teamwork and camaraderie.
• Psychometric Assessment: Evaluates skills, abilities, personality traits, and job potential, helping students refine essential competencies.
• Self-Development Activities / Clubs: Student clubs based on academic interests, hobbies, sports, and leadership foster engagement and practical learning.
• Social Commitment / ISR: Students participate in community service, NGO collaborations, and social awareness initiatives, contributing positively to society while developing empathy and responsibility.

The Five Year Integrated Program in Management (IPM) at IIM Jammu is a full time residential management programme offering BBA+MBA degree. IPM aims to prepare young class 12 passed students with full of managerial and decision-making capabilities using an ultra-modern academic pedagogy of global standards based on a Holistic and Multidisciplinary Curriculum. The unique 5 year IPM offers 3 years Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (BBA) and 2 years of complete MBA degree programme as offered at IIM Jammu. The IPM student does not need to appear in CAT for admission to IIM Jammu MBA programme as after completion of 3 years, he/she will be automatically promoted to MBA programme. Besides, the IPM student has the choice to exit the IPM after 3 years with BBA degree. 

The Five Year Full-time Residential Integrated Program is strategically designed with a blend of science, social science, and management courses. The program's aim is to integrate management education with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). This program aims to prepare young professionals to start their career at any point in time by exiting from the program. According to NEP 2020, a holistic and multidisciplinary curriculum would aim to develop all capacities of human beings- intellectual, aesthetic, social, physical, emotional, and moral in an integrated manner.

Students have the option to exit the IPM any time. IIM Jammu awards ‘Certificate in Basics of Management’ after successful completion of one year of IPM; after two years ‘Advanced Certificate in Management’; after three years ‘BBA Degree’; after 5 years ‘MBA Degree’

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) offered at IIM Jammu, is a 3 years full-time doctoral programme that offers research scholars opportunities for advanced studies and research in different areas of 'Management'. The programme aims to prepare research scholars for careers in teaching and research in management studies, for careers in the academic institutions and in other related disciplines and organizations that require advanced analytical and research capabilities. The Programme offers its research scholars a unique opportunity to engage in high-quality intra-disciplinary as well as interdisciplinary research. Candidate with post-graduation degree can complete Ph.D. in 3 years time.

Key objectives IIM Jammu PhD programme in management are to provide research scholars with necessary skills to identify and research complex issues in the field of management; to contribute to the creation, transmission and application of knowledge in the field of management; to do research and publications of international standard in inter-disciplinary management areas that will add value to the society and to the body of knowledge; to meet the teaching and research manpower needs of academia and industry by producing highly skilled individuals with exceptional analytical ability and trained in conducting specialized research.

IIM Jammu does not charge any fees for its full time PhD programme from the Research Scholars. On the other hand the PhD students are provided scholarships, fellowships, financial assistance. The fellowship covers all academic expenses (consisting of tuition, computer, library, placement, and alumni fees) and living expenses (comprising boarding and lodging). In addition, research students are given scholarship and additional financial support. 

A research scholar will be entitled to a monthly stipend of Rs. 45,000 per month (after commencement of the Programme). Additional allowances like Contingency Allowance of Rs. 40,000 per year will also be paid. For purchase of Laptop, an amount of Rs. 50,000 one-time Allowance will be awarded. To attend International and National Conferences, the scholar will get up to Rs. 2,00,000 during the Ph.D. program after successfully clearing the comprehensive exam

The Executive MBA in Corporate Affairs & Management at IIM Jammu is a management programme offered in Blended Mode. Uniquely designed and developed by IICA and IIM-Jammu, the Executive MBA - Corporate Affairs & Management (EMBA-CAM) is an intensive two-year post-graduate programme to build deeper understanding of various contemporary and relevant facets in the domain of corporate affairs and management. EMBA (CA&M)  is a unique program offered by two institutes of national importance - the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu and the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA). The program is designed for mid-career professionals to enhance and advance their corporate affairs and management skills and knowledge.

The program offering in a blended mode enables the participants to balance their work and personal commitments while completing the program. The faculty members from IIM Jammu and IICA will be delivering the program. The faculty team at these institutes have a great pool of knowledge and practical experience and will bring great learning avenues through their insights to the classroom.

The Executive MBA Corporate Affairs from IIM Jammu and IICA will help the participants to build their skills and knowledge to drive their business growth effectively through responsible and sustainable practices. The minimum experience required to pursue the program is three years. The program is open to all  professionals and entrepreneurs from various industries who want to take on corporate affairs leadership roles.

The program aims to enhance and advance participants’ corporate affairs knowledge, management skills, competencies, decision-making skills and prepare them to handle complex situations and issues in the VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous) world.

The Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) in blended mode is a program for working executives with a minimum work experience of three years. There are many qualified professionals who could not pursue formal management education due to different reasons. EMBA in blended mode provides an opportunity to such experienced professionals with minimal disruption to their work routine and personal pursuits. These experienced professionals may be from industry, corporates, government organizations, armed/paramilitary forces, NGOs and entrepreneurs. EMBA is an intensive two-year program designed for mid/senior level professionals to enhance skills and capabilities essential at such responsible positions.

This EMBA program will empower the participants with the knowledge, skill, attitude, flexibility and the ability for lifelong learning, to develop their careers to their fullest potentials. To ease the learning process for them, the program would be combining the on and off campus learning modules spread over two years. The program aims to build managerial, decision-making, analytical, and leadership capabilities of participants using a modern academic pedagogy of global standard.

IIM Jammu offers 2 year full time MBA in Hospital Administration & Health Care Management. The courses on MBA HA & HM Management are offered in collaboration of  AIIMS Jammu and IIT Jammu. While AIIMS Jammu will offer courses on Hospital Administration and Health Care, IIT Jammu will offer courses Technology and IIM Jammu will offer courses on Management. The program offers a unique advantage of learning the basics of management and operations from Indian Institute of Management Jammu, technological aspects from Indian Institute of Technology Jammu and gain subsequent practical, hands-on experience in management of hospitals and health care services at AIIMS Jammu under the guidance and supervision of hospital administrators. The program is a two-year full-time residential program with the first year having core courses and second year elective courses.

The key take away of  MBA (Hospital Administration and Health Care Management) program are To enable students to understand the socio-economic, technological, ecological and legal environment of the hospitals; To equip students with required conceptual and interpersonal skills for managerial decision making in hospitals through collaborative relationships so that they can effectively evaluate the working of a healthcare facility in terms of budget, the goals of the facility’s practitioners and the needs of the community; To develop ability to handle the health care workers and make sure patients receive quality care. 

Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing industries. The vital administrative functions of a hospital such as accounts, human resource management, quality, logistics and supply chain, public relations, marketing and waste management are increasingly being managed by professional healthcare managers to achieve effectiveness and efficiency in day-to-day operations.

The Post-Graduate Programme in Management (PGP)at IIM Jammu is a master’s level programme, leading to the grant of a degree of Master of Business Administration (MBA). The two-year, full-time, residential programme is designed to equip students to take on leadership roles in an increasingly complex and dynamic global scenario. Each year consists of three trimesters, with 8 weeks of summer internship.

The objectives of two year Post-Graduate Programme are to enable students to understand the socio-economic, technological, ecological and political environment of India and the globe; to equip students with required conceptual and interpersonal skills for managerial decision making in structured/unstructured environments; to inculcate positive thinking and problem solving skills to demonstrate leadership & team building in cross-cultural environment; to develop ability to take risk and be entrepreneurial; to develop socially responsible and ethical business leadership capabilities who can perform without compromising integrity, honesty and fairness.

IIM Kashipur's Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a full time residential doctoral programme designed to address the academic and research needs of professionals. The main objectives of the programme is to provide scholars with necessary skills to identify and research complex issues in the field of management. 

Doctoral program seeks candidates with outstanding academic backgrounds, intellectual curiosity and discipline needed to make scholarly contribution. The programme is committed to train individuals to excel in their area of research through publication of quality work of international standard.

The objectives of the doctoral programme are to encourage scholars to carry out research in the field of management, leading to publication in internationally reputed research journals and finding solutions of real world management problems.