AICTE Approved 2-Year PGDM Program

Elevate Your Career with India's Premier Business Education

Transform your leadership potential at Dayananda Sagar Business School. Join our dual-specialization PGDM in Bengaluru, designed to cultivate future-ready, data-driven, and innovative business leaders.

100% Placements with industry giants & global brands
INR 30 LPA Highest Package | Avg package INR 10.46 LPA
Ranked 36th Private B-School in India (IIRF 2025)
Dual Specializations (Business Analytics, Finance, Marketing, HR)

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Dayananda Sagar Institutions Legacy

Pioneering Leadership & Academic Excellence

Empowering management aspirants since inception.

Dayananda Sagar Business School (DSBS) is a part of the prestigious Dayananda Sagar Institutions (DSI), which has been a leader in education for over six decades. Located in the heart of Bengaluru, DSBS is committed to offering a world-class management education that is industry-anchored, research-driven, and socially responsible.

Our PGDM program is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and is designed with inputs from leading academic and industry leaders. We emphasize global thinking, hands-on learning, and ethical leadership to prepare our graduates for the complex challenges of the modern business world.

Outcome-Based Curriculum

Coursework structured to map student learning directly to practical corporate capabilities.

Industry Mentorship

Regular interactions with top executives, industry visits, and corporate networking sessions.

Dual Specialization Model

Develop deep expertise in two distinct domains, doubling your career options and marketability.

Gold Band Grade-A Outcome-Based Education Excellence

Bengaluru Campus Shavige Malleshwara Hills

PlaceCom Pro-X Student-led Placement Cell

Curriculum Design

Tailored PGDM Dual Specializations

In the second year, customize your PGDM pathway by choosing two specializations from our industry-aligned offerings. This increases your competitiveness in multi-functional job roles.

Marketing Management

Master digital marketing campaigns, consumer research, brand strategy, sales distribution, and market insights.

Digital & Social Media Marketing
Consumer Insights & Analytics
Brand Strategy

Financial Management

Master corporate finance, investment banking, portfolio analysis, risk assessment, and fintech systems.

Investment & Portfolio Analysis
Corporate Restructuring & Mergers
Financial Derivatives & Risk

Human Resource Management

Focus on strategic talent acquisition, organizational behavior, payroll design, analytics, and labor laws.

Strategic HR & Talent Analytics
Organizational Development
Labor Relations & Compliance

Business Analytics

Bridge technology and business with data science, predictive modeling, machine learning, and visualization.

Big Data Analytics & ML
Data Visualization (Tableau/PowerBI)
R & Python Programming

Operations & Supply Chain Management

Learn inventory optimization, quality management (Six Sigma), global logistics, and lean operations.

Supply Chain & Logistics Strategy
Lean & Six Sigma Quality
Project Management

International Business Management

Navigate global trade policies, cross-border marketing, international forex, and global supply chains.

Global Trade Laws & Regulations
International Finance & Forex
Cross-Border Market Entries

Entrepreneurship

Nurture innovation, business planning, venture creation, funding strategies, and start-up scaling models.

Venture Ideation & Development
Start-up Finance & Valuation
Scaling & Growth Strategies

Healthcare Management

Understand hospital operations, public health policies, healthcare analytics, and healthcare technology systems.

Hospital & Care Facility Ops
Health Systems & Public Policy
Healthcare Quality & Compliance

Retail Management

Acquire skills in store operations, visual merchandising, retail logistics, e-commerce, and consumer touchpoints.

Store Operations & Design
E-Commerce & Omnichannel Retail
Inventory & Merchandising Strategy

Tourism & Hospitality Management

Explore service operations, destination marketing, travel logistics, event management, and customer relations.

Hospitality Operations & Services
Destination & Event Management
Service Quality & Relations

Rankings & Recognitions

Earning Accolades Across India

Rank 36

IIRF National Rankings 2025

Ranked 36th among all top private Business Schools across India, reflecting academic excellence and stellar placement records.

Rank 5

IIRF Regional Rankings 2025

Evaluated as the 5th Best Private Business School in Karnataka for its state-of-the-art infra, quality faculty, and research outputs.

Rank 8

The Week Magazine 2025

Voted as the 8th Best B-School in the Bengaluru Private B-School Category and 23rd in the entire South Region.

Gold Band

R-World Institutional Rankings

Awarded "Gold Band Grade-A" for excellence in Outcome-Based Education, ensuring our students acquire industry-relevant competencies.

Path to DSBS

Admission & Selection Process

Our multi-stage selection process is designed to evaluate candidate credentials, communication competence, analytical skills, and leadership drive.

Online Inquiry / Registration

Fill out the application inquiry form on our landing page. Submit basic academic credentials and pay the application fee.

Submit Entrance Scores

Provide a valid scorecard from any national-level management exam: CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, KMAT, GMAT, NMAT, ATMA, SNAP, or take the DSBS Entrance Test.

Micro-Presentation & Group Discussion

Shortlisted candidates participate in a micro-presentation and a group discussion (GD) to demonstrate analytical thinking and presentation skills.

Personal Interview (PI)

Interact directly with our faculty panel in a personal interview session evaluating career goals, core domain interests, and communication skills.

Admission Offer & Enrollment

Successful candidates receive an Admission Offer Letter. Secure your seat by paying the registration fees within the specified timeline.

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates). In addition, candidates must have a valid score in CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, NMAT, ATMA, KMAT, SNAP, or the DSBS Entrance Test.

DSBS offers a unique dual specialization opportunity. During the first year, students cover core management concepts. In the second year, students choose two specializations (such as Business Analytics + Finance, or Marketing + HR) to pursue, doubling their domain knowledge and career opportunities in multi-functional job roles.

DSBS has a stellar track record of 100% placements for its PGDM batches. For recent placement drives, the highest package offered was INR 30 LPA, and the average salary package ranges between INR 10.25 LPA and INR 10.46 LPA. Key recruiters include Amazon, Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, ICICI Bank, and Infosys.

Yes, the 2-Year Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program at Dayananda Sagar Business School is fully approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Education, Government of India.