The GD Goenka School of Management is one of the top B-schools in India that aims for a dual objective; offering top-notch and updated education as well as training to become ethically conscious individuals who seek inclusive and sustainable development

The main purpose of the management courses is to promote managerial training, creativity, strategic thinking, problem-solving, team spirit, innovation, and leadership capabilities in candidates.

For this purpose, this institution offers management programs of all levels, including MBAs (Full-time, Part-time, Executive), PGDM (in multiple disciplines), and Ph.D. courses, which are developed according to the latest global standards. The International collaborations with institutions across the world only add to the quality of education in this university.

These courses have a multi-disciplinary approach and innovative mindset.

Highlights of the G.D Goenka School of Management

G.D Goenka School of Management Advantages

1. Top-Notch Curriculum: Apart from regular in-class lectures, students are exposed to live projects, research and dissertations, design thinking, and much more, which ensures all-round development.
2. Trusted Faculty: Decorated teachers and professors with good global industry experience, who teach a curriculum often in collaboration with international faculty and industry experts.
3. Campus Quality: The GD Goenka School of Management boasts of a centrally air-conditioned campus that includes state-of-the-art facilities for learning, research, and project work, as well as, sports. Add to this, the greenery and view due to being amidst the Aravallis.
4. Co-Curricular: Students also have the chance to be part of clubs dedicated to fields like Finance, Economics, HR, Communication, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and others. These carry out brainstorming sessions, industry visits, and company interactions.
5. Dedication to Research: Students don’t just have access to but can also hope to get their Ph.D. theses included in journals indexed by Scopus, ABDC, and Web of Science.
6. Certification and Affiliations: By UGC, AICTE, Bar Council of India, and the Government of Haryana.

MBA

This is a 2-year Full-Time Programme with a dual objective to create efficient management professionals for the ever-changing industry as well as to develop ethical and principled business leaders and entrepreneurs. The various disciplines covered under this course include -

1. Accounting and Finance
2. Agri-Business Management
3. Entrepreneurship
4. Economics and International Business 
5. Marketing
6. HR Management
7. Operation and Information Management
8. Waste Management 
9. Retail Management

The ones above act as “foundational courses” during the first year. What this does is make the students eligible for Specializations (Major and Minor) in the second year. By this time, students gain adequate knowledge to realize in which specialization their interest lies.

After completion of this course, students have a chance to make a career in IT, HR, Finance, Operations, Logistics, Retail, Agri-Business, International Business, etc.

BBA

This 3-Year full-time program aims to develop both foundational as well as holistic knowledge in all areas of management. Students will receive training in basic and analytical skills, through regular classes, projects, and internships along with “learning by doing.”

The various disciplines that shall be covered as part of this course include -

1. Accounting and Finance
2. Entrepreneurship
3. Finance 
4. Human Resources
5. International Business
6. Marketing
7. Retail Management

This course opens up the avenue for pursuing an MBA as well as career options in banking, HR, Service sector, Business development and management, business documentation, logistics, etc.

Executive MBA

This 2-year full-time program aims to reskill!

Meant for working professionals with experience, this particular aims to upskill individuals like these so that they can adjust to the evolving business markets, and lead from the front. For this purpose, it offers a comprehensive understanding of various aspects of business management like - 

• Conceptual Frameworks Of Operations & Supply Chain
• Marketing
• Finance
• HR
• Business Analytics
• Entrepreneurship
• Leadership
• Communication Creativity
• Innovation

The various subjects and electives that a students studies as part of this course aim to develop a conceptual as well as practical understanding of the above fields. After completion of this course, students can make a career in Sales, Marketing, Customer Relations, Accounts and Finance, Brand Management, Construction, etc.

Part-time MBA

This 3-year part-time program offers the quality of a traditional MBA degree to a graduate cum working professional. This is mainly aimed towards those individuals who look to upgrade their academic qualifications without actually compromising with their ongoing jobs.

This is where this program comes in. Students enrolling in this are offered enough flexibility in terms of classes and related aspects. Through well-timed and highly interactive sessions, this course promotes peer learning and innovative pedagogy. 

Almost all the concepts and career opportunities that are offered by the full-time MBA course are offered here as well

PGDs

The G.D.Goenka School of Management also offers a number of full-time 1-year PG Diploma courses.

The Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting and Finance combines a number of different modes of learning like core and elective courses, practical work, case studies, industry interface, and research in the areas of accounts and finance. As part of this, students will be exposed to global accounting practices and decision-making.

The Post Graduate Diploma in Healthcare Supply Chain Management exposes students to theory as well as global management practices.It combines regular cores and electives with real-life-like practical work, research and case studies, as well as, industry interface. 

The Post graduate diploma in Leadership & Governance aims to familiarize children with concepts like citizenship, community, and community leadership. Whether it’s civil society development the various old and emerging forms of governance, or good old community participation in India, this program covers it all. Students develop skills in different types of leadership and understand the challenges of leadership and governance, along with the role of sector-specific leadership. Along with pedagogy, this course employs simulation exercises, case studies, A/V tape analysis, and student presentations.

The Post Graduate Diploma in Operations and Supply Chain Management provides helps students acquire professional competencies in production and operations management, procurement, lean and warehouse management, inventory management, materials management, and logistics. Students are made to develop a comprehensive understanding of what operations and supply chain management are and the ways to effectively use them to increase an organization’s profits and efficiency. 

The Post-Graduate Diploma in Sports Management is designed to train and prepare individuals in the most important aspects of Sports Management. Students get top-notch sports management & business curriculums, as well as, sports-related field experiences. Through this, the students are exposed to professional exposure to the structure. They also develop an understanding of the marketing and economic impact, organization, and funding of the sports industry, along with current trends and sports-media relations.

The Post-Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management combines practical work and case studies with industry interface, as well as, research and dissertations to give an all-around learning experience to the students. The GD Goenka University School of Management has collaborated with the British Standards Institution (BSI), a leading global independent business services organization to develop a curriculum that fits the standards of the industry.

Fee Structures

The other charges levied by the GD Goenka School of Management are as follows: -

1. Admission Fee = INR 25,000
2. Security Deposit = INR 25,000

In case students apply for hostel facilities in the university, the fees for the same are as follows.

Eligibility 

Admission Process

Getting an admission into the GD Goenka School of Management is basically a straightforward process.

1. Fill in the Application Form online, with your personal details, course and program choices, and any other details asked.
2. This will take you to the Payment Gateway where you need to pay the Application fees.
3. Then, you’ll be given the opportunity to check whether or not you’re eligible for a scholarship or not.
4. Upload scanned copies of the required documents as asked by the university.
5. Complete the last remaining formalities and submit your form.

Once your application has been approved, and you have been shortlisted, the university shall send you the Confirmation Letter.

Documents Required

1. Marksheets and Certificates for Class X and XII
2. Graduation Marksheet and Certificate
3. Scorecard of the MAT Exam
4. ID Proof (Aadhaar/PAN Card/Voter ID/Driving License)
5. Birth Certificate
6. Passport Size Photograph

G.D Goenka University Cutoffs

Thought here are a number of management entrance exams in India, students need to give the MAT Exam in order to be eligible for admission here. The MAT cutoffs for the last 2 years have been mentioned below

• 2023 - 80 Percentile
• 2023 - 75 to 85 Percentile (expected)

G.D Goenka School of Management Ranking and Reputation

The GD Goenka School of Management is an AICTE, IAU (International Association of Universities), and ACU (Association of Commonwealth Universities) approved institution.

• Ranked #1 Emerging BBA Institute in India bu Times B-School.
• Listed among the “Great Indian Institutes 2019” by Forbes India
• Ranked #1 Emerging Institute by the Times of India
• Most Preferred Private University in the National Education Summit 2019 of ASSOCHAM India)

Placements

Apart from top-notch Management courses, the GD Goenka School of Management also offers great placement opportunities, with a 99% success rate.

Before the eventual job interviews, students undergo an entire process of conditioning to become great applicants. Before this, awareness regarding the companies is created among the students by organizing various joint ventures, conferences, seminars, workshops, and academic fairs.

• As part of the pre-placement talks/presentations, students are given career counseling and personality development skill training.
• During this time, companies also interact with students through guest lectures, “leadership sessions”, Live Projects, Forums, etc.
• In some cases, the recruiters even carry out pre-interview screening if the need arises (too many candidates for the final interview)

The shortlisting of candidates is done according to CV analysis, Group Discussions, Tests, and Interviews. It’s only after all these processes that companies finally announce their result.

Campus Life

The focus of the GD Goenka School of Management has been to ensure the holistic development of all who enroll here. Therefore, this institution aims to offer the right balance of academics, co-curricular, as well as, extracurricular activities on campus.

• To start off, there are dedicated clubs and college teams for a variety of sports like Volleyball, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Kabaddi, Kho Kho, Lawn Tennis, Basketball, Cricket, Badminton, Athletics, and Football.
• If sports don’t interest you, there are also clubs dedicated to cultural and performing arts like Music, Dance, and Dramatics.
• If management-related activities are what interest you, there are also clubs like the Entrepreneurship, Internationalization, and Event Management Clubs.

Even if you don’t get the time to indulge in all of this, the university regularly holds 4 events every year. These include - 

1. Reva in-campus Freshers Party
2. Annual Fest 
3. Transcend Farewell
4. Convocation Ceremony 

At times, it’s also possible that the university hosts the Sohna-Gurugram Marathon, which was last held on 15th February 2023.

Finally, there’s the GD Goenka Summer School as well as the Entrepreneurship Cell that ensures the all-round development of the students, academically and professionally.