Do I need to take the GMAT?

No. The Global Management Programme in Operations and Supply Chain does not have a GMAT requirement.

How does the online format work?

The Global Management Programme in Operations and Supply Chain from ISB is a fully online programme which involves no on-campus attendance at all. This flexible model is designed for you to achieve optimal work-life balance. You can study independently for the majority of the programme by watching, pausing, and returning to teaching sessions at your own pace. You’ll also participate in live and scheduled sessions, as well as group-based work, that will require in-person attendance and engagement throughout the programme.

If I am unable to join the programme after accepting the admission offer and paying the admission fee, will the admission fee be refunded?

In case a student must withdraw from the programme for either academic, personal, or administrative reasons, the student will receive a prorated refund for only the remaining terms to the extent that the student has paid for those terms in advance. No refund will be granted for the terms which have already commenced or have been completed. The programme office reserves the right to deduct additional amounts which have been paid in advance to vendors, etc. which cannot be recovered by ISB even though the participant has not attended the terms for which these expenses were incurred in advance.

Is a letter of support from one’s employer required for applying to this programme?

No letter of support is required for the programme.

What career options will I have with this credential?

With e-commerce on the rise, there has been an upsurge in the demand for professionals skilled in logistics and operations, as companies are striving to streamline processes right from the nascent stages of manufacturing until sales. The top skills needed to excel in this scenario are operations management, supply chain management, logistics and inventory management. GMPOS aims to nurture ‘future-ready’ leaders by teaching the top supply chain skills in demand.

Who can I contact if I have more questions?

If you have any questions, please contact asis_sidhu@isb.edu or click here to request a callback.

Do the same faculty teach online and on-campus courses?

Yes, a majority of the faculty will be common for both types of programmes.

Will I get a certificate on successful completion?

Yes, students who complete the programme will earn a Global Management Programme certification issued directly by the Indian School of Business. Click here to see sample certificate.

Is there a brochure available?

Yes, you can download the brochure here.

Global Management Programme in Operations and Supply Chain

Global Management Programme

Offered by the Indian School of Business

USD 3,250 per term

4 terms. Finish in up to 3 years. One-time registration fee of USD 1,000 applicable.

12 - 36 months

10 to 15 hours per week

100% online

Hands-on learning from anywhere, no travel required

Taught in English

Engage in group discussions with professors and peers

Learn in-demand operations and supply chain skills and earn a valuable career credential from a top-ranked, research-driven business school.

In this programme, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the entire operations and supply chain ecosystem and develop a strategic outlook for how to manage operations and supply chain in a company. The programme, designed by renowned faculty of one of the top B schools in India, offers state-of-the-art simulations and interactions with industry leaders throughout the programme.

As you advance through the programme, you’ll learn how to leverage data for making business decisions, create business models for strategic management, and design resilient and responsive supply chains. You’ll also learn advanced business analytics and become familiar with emerging trends in the operations and supply chain industry.

What makes this Global Management Programme unique?

Offered by ISB’s Munjal Institute for Global Manufacturing

This programme is offered by the Munjal Institute for Global Manufacturing, an institute established within the Indian School of Business to raise the level of manufacturing globally through operational excellence and innovation. Munjal Institute for Global Manufacturing has an affiliation with MIT Sloan School of Management.

Learn directly from renowned faculty from a leading institute across the globe.

Learn directly from ISB’s resident faculty and renowned visiting faculty from other leading global B schools, along with industry experts. The visiting faculty are from renowned business schools such as Fox School of Business, Temple University, USA, Baruch College, Zicklin School of Business, USA and McCombs School of Business, University of Texas, USA.

Apply your skills to real-world scenarios

The programme shall adopt interactive learning pedagogies and emphasise on action and application rather than lecture and theory, giving insights into emerging trends in business focusing on new economies. The pedagogy will involve the integration of faculty lectures with case study discussions, simulations and group activities.

More about the programme:

Deeply engaging experience with 45 hours of tailored online content and 30 hours of direct faculty interaction on Digital Leadership, Essentials of Management: Business Analytics, Managerial Economics, Strategic Change Management, Negotiations, Leading Teams and Marketing Strategy, Branding and Pricing, from world-class faculty in just 12 weeks.
Enrich your resume with accredited certifications from the Indian School of Business, a premier business school ranked first in India. Gain job-relevant skills.
Set your own learning pace; No compromises; study from anywhere.
Gain from a truly global set of peers; immerse in the ‘learning loop’ of gaining knowledge, practising, getting feedback and reflecting; all during the course.
Gain industry-leading expertise at breakthrough prices. Pay and get a certificate as you go - each time you take a term, pay tuition for that term only and earn a certificate on completion. If a scheduling conflict arises, you are free to take a term off, and you won’t be charged during that term. Complete the course over three years.
On completion of the programme you get the following alumni benefits:
- Life-long access to personal ISB email id
- Access to ISB Management Brief
- Discounted executive education program
- Membership of Special Interest Group (SIG)
- Library Resource Usage on payment

Click here to download brochure.

Want to learn more about the program? Watch this webinar.

Masterclass: Creating a Sustainable Value Chain

Watch this brief video of Prof. Chandan Choudhary, Professor of Operations Management and Information Systems (Practice), explaining a case study about Schneider Electric converting a traditional factory into a Smart factory along with Anil Chaudhry, Managing Director and Zone President of Schneider Electric, India.

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About the Program

Admissions

You are eligible for this programme if you have an undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Work experience of more than 5 years is preferred but not mandatory. You are also eligible if you are a postgraduate degree holder, or an entrepreneur or consultant with three or more years of experience.

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Academics

In this programme you will develop a comprehensive understanding of the operations and supply chain ecosystem. Through hands-on projects, simulations and keynote speakers, you will learn various operations and supply chain centric concepts and gain proficiency in making business decisions effectively.

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Careers

As a graduate of this program, you’ll be prepared to pursue career opportunities in inventory management, sales, finance, logistics, analytics, operations, and more.

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Student Experience

In this 100% online postgraduate credential programme, you’ll interact with renowned faculty from leading universities across the globe in real time on a weekly basis. Your learning experience will also feature a range of projects, state-of-the-art simulations, and sessions led by industry experts. This programme will be delivered online in a mix of synchronous and asynchronous modes.

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About the Institute

The Indian School of Business has earned the credit of being the youngest school ever to consistently rank among the top Global MBA programmes and has received the ‘triple crown’ of accreditations from AMBA, EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

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Information session

Hear from Chandan Chowdhury (Executive Director- Munjal Institute for Global Manufacturing), Col Rajiv Bharagava (Associate Director) and Dr Pratap Sundar (Academic Director Adjunct Professor of Operations Management) about the Global Management Programme in Operations and Supply Chain.

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Get empowered to lead or build businesses in operations & supply chain sector

Hear from Chandan Chowdhury, Professor of Operations Management and Information Systems (Practice) at the Indian School of Business about the key features of the Global Management Programme in Operations and Supply Chain.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Global Management Programme in Operations and Supply Chain from ISB is a fully online programme which involves no on-campus attendance at all. This flexible model is designed for you to achieve optimal work-life balance. You can study independently for the majority of the programme by watching, pausing, and returning to teaching sessions at your own pace. You’ll also participate in live and scheduled sessions, as well as group-based work, that will require in-person attendance and engagement throughout the programme. ‎
In case a student must withdraw from the programme for either academic, personal, or administrative reasons, the student will receive a prorated refund for only the remaining terms to the extent that the student has paid for those terms in advance. No refund will be granted for the terms which have already commenced or have been completed. The programme office reserves the right to deduct additional amounts which have been paid in advance to vendors, etc. which cannot be recovered by ISB even though the participant has not attended the terms for which these expenses were incurred in advance.‎
With e-commerce on the rise, there has been an upsurge in the demand for professionals skilled in logistics and operations, as companies are striving to streamline processes right from the nascent stages of manufacturing until sales. The top skills needed to excel in this scenario are operations management, supply chain management, logistics and inventory management. GMPOS aims to nurture ‘future-ready’ leaders by teaching the top supply chain skills in demand. ‎

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