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Introduction

At RIMS, we shape leaders who thrive amidst complexity, catalyse meaningful change, and redefine success. 

Our diverse portfolio of management programmes is designed for professionals at every career stage - whether you are an emerging leader establishing foundations, a mid-career professional accelerating growth, a senior executive preparing for advancement, or a next-generation entrepreneur scaling your family business. Each programme unites world-class academic rigour with global perspectives, delivering transformative educational experiences that cultivate resilient, innovative leaders poised to generate significant impact.

Accelerate your career through our PGP that combines global perspectives with immersive learning. Transform into a resilient leader ready to make a significant organisational impact and navigate tomorrow's business challenges.


Postgraduate Program in Management (PGP)

At RIMS, we empower business leaders with knowledge and character to shape tomorrow, today.

RIMS was established with a vision to  become an internationally top‑ranked, research‑driven, independent management institution that grooms future leaders for the world.

Embark on a transformative journey with a 1‑year full‑time residential programme tailored for individuals with 2‑24 years of professional experience.

Redefine Your Career

Catalyse positive career pivots and accelerate your career through a rigorous curriculum that fosters learning across diverse disciplines, emphasizes analytical decision‑making, and  fosters strategic thinking. Your professional transformation is enabled through world‑class  thought leaders, global perspectives, and unparalleled career opportunities.

Build Confidence

  • Our learning journey at RIMS, including self‑awareness led leadership development, working in diverse teams,translating complex ideas into practice, and responding to an  academically demanding curriculum will help you build grit, self‑assurance, agility, resiliene,learn  from setbacks, thrive inambiguity, and rise to the challenges of thinking boldly and  leading in an increasingly dynamic world.


Experimental Learning

Apply classroom knowledge through  live consulting projects, study treks, and field‑based courses that build  real‑world problem‑solving skills

Business Stimulations

Strengthen decision‑making by  navigating high‑stakes scenarios using advanced simulation tools.

Case Studies

Analyse real business challenges to  develop critical thinking and  judgement in complex, global  contexts.

In Class Interventions

Build leadership and collaboration  skills through role plays, live projects,  and structured debates.

Industry Speakers

Connect with industry leaders and  organisations through curated  sessions and site visits that connect  learning with practice.

Admission

Education Qualification: A Bachelor degree in any discipline.

Work Experience: A minimum 2 years full time work experience

AED 30000 (Total). Payable in easy instalments. Fabulous Scholarships available.

Career and Opportunities

Our Career Advisory Professional Development (CAPD) office equips you with the insights to navigate your career with confidence. The CAPD focuses on three areas: career clarity, collateral building and professional development. Complementing this, Career Advancement Services leverages its global network and opens doors to organisations across sectors and geographies. We do not prepare you for jobs; we position you to dominate opportunities today and define markets tomorrow.

Career Impact - Where opportunity meets impact

Every student’s career journey is unique. That’s why we offer 1:1 support from experienced career coaches and student advisors. ISB’s Career Advancement and Professional Development (CAPD) team empowers you to sharpen your skills and align aspirations and learning with high-impact opportunities. Through one-on-one coaching, alumni and industry mentoring, and real-world insights, you gain clarity and confidence to navigate diverse career paths and drive meaningful change.

Journey of a PGP Student

The Experiential Learning Programme (ELP) is a flagship initiative under The LAB – ISB’s Office for Experiential Learning, designed to develop agile problem solvers who lead with purpose and sustainability. Offered as an elective credit course, the ELP is a live consulting engagement that forms an integral part of the ISB curriculum. In this program, teams of five ISB students collaborate to address real-world business challenges, delivering effective and implementable solutions that enhance the client’s business potential. By working closely with industry partners, students gain hands-on experience, sharpen their problem-solving skills, and cultivate a global mindset through diverse, high-impact projects.

You will gain access to world-class entrepreneurship ecosystem at ISB through I-Venture which brings together DLabs, AIC ISB and I-Venture Immersive under one roof to foster entrepreneurship and nurture startups. It administers business incubators that provide ‘Start-to-Scale’ support for entrepreneurship and facilitates the conversion of start-ups into profitable entrepreneurial ventures, apart from multidisciplinary research initiatives and academic programs that creates and strengthens entrepreneurial mindset and rigour

CAPD provides specialised support for international students, including interview tips, research tools for international roles, resume tips for international positions, and more.

Class Profile

Our diverse cohort brings together accomplished professionals from varied industries and backgrounds, creating a vibrant learning ecosystem where unique perspectives elevate classroom experiences and enrich peer learning.

Programme Walkthrough

To help you explore the programme in depth, we have curated a comprehensive video guide. It offers a clear starting point for understanding the journey that awaits you.

FAQs

Does the PGP award an MBA degree?

The ISB PGP programme offers world-class management education akin to an MBA but is not a degree programme.

Whats PGP?

The Post Graduate Programme or PGP refers to ISB’s full-time one-year residential management programme. The PGP is comparable in rigor and content to a regular two-year full-time MBA programme offered by global business schools.

Is the PGP similar to the Executive MBA programmes offered by several business schools?

No, the Post Graduate Programme is similar in rigor and content to a regular two-year full-time MBA programme offered by global business schools.

Does the PGP award an MBA degree?