PGP MAX
- Overview
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- Fees and Scholarships
- Academic Experience
- Voices of ISB
- Global Leadership Network
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Path to global leadership begins here
At the heart of our Post Graduate Programme for Senior Executives (PGP MAX) lies a commitment to transforming accomplished executives into purpose-driven leaders who inspire rather than merely manage. You will define your authentic leadership approach, driving organisational change that aligns with deeper values while delivering exceptional performance. Develop the strategic judgement to balance purpose with profit, crafting a leadership legacy that resonates across industries and creates enduring impact in an increasingly complex global business landscape.
| Mode: | Blended Modular Format |
| Duration: | 15 Months |
| Work experience: | 10+ years |
| Location: | Hyderabad, Mohali |
Application Deadline
TBA
PGP MAX selects distinguished executives who demonstrate exceptional strategic acumen and established leadership credentials. We seek accomplished professionals poised for their next significant career evolution—individuals with proven track records who show readiness to expand their global influence. Our comprehensive assessment identifies candidates who will both contribute to and benefit from this exclusive peer community, positioning themselves for pivotal C-suite roles across diverse sectors. Discover how to join this select cohort of future enterprise leaders.
PGP MAX brings together senior professionals representing diverse industries, functional expertise, and leadership philosophies. We value candidates who demonstrate intellectual curiosity, strategic insight, and the willingness to contribute as well as learn from peer experiences. Your capacity to engage with complex business challenges, share distinctive perspectives, and foster collaborative learning environments will enrich the programme's dynamic knowledge ecosystem while expanding your leadership repertoire.
PGP MAX brings together senior leaders, including CXOs, chairpersons, directors, and experts and experts across industries. With strong gender diversity, women often make up nearly half the cohort, fostering an inclusive, dynamic learning environment.
Fees and Scholarships
ISB believes that exceptional leadership talent should never be constrained by financial considerations. To support this, we offer a flexible payment structure with four installment options, strategic partnerships with leading banks for customised loan arrangements, and limited merit-based scholarships for exceptional candidates.
PGP MAX delivers a transformative academic journey blending world-class faculty expertise with a meticulously crafted curriculum. Through immersive learning experiences—including the signature Wharton immersion—you will develop sophisticated leadership capabilities alongside a powerful network of global executives. This expertly orchestrated experience translates directly into enhanced strategic vision and cross-functional mastery essential for C-suite leadership.
Faculty and Research
Engage with groundbreaking insights from our distinguished academic community of 70+ resident academic and 200+ visiting scholars whose cutting-edge research transforms your understanding of complex business challenges.
Curriculum
Navigate 24 strategic courses across eight essential themes that will elevate your leadership capabilities, sharpen your cross-functional expertise, and equip you to drive transformative change in today's complex global business landscape.
Programme Calendar
Navigate your academic journey confidently with a comprehensive roadmap detailing every milestone from application through graduation, ensuring you maximise each opportunity.
International Immersion
Gain transformative learning at the Wharton School, strengthening leadership, self-awareness, and global business acumen for C-suite success.
Voices of ISB
Discover how PGP MAX transforms executive leadership through compelling insights from both world-class faculty who shape the experience and senior leaders who have navigated this enriching learning journey to C-suite excellence.
When you join PGP MAX, you enter a powerful dual network of exceptional peers and accomplished alumni that extends your influence beyond the classroom. This ecosystem connects you with diverse industry leaders worldwide, fostering cross-border collaborations, mentorship opportunities, and strategic partnerships that continue enriching your leadership journey after graduation.
Stay tuned to access timely insights through curated theme-based webinars featuring distinguished alumni, faculty, and executive peers, while staying informed about admissions milestones, events and networking opportunities that enrich your PGP MAX journey.
No. The PGP MAX is a part-time, residential programme requiring participants to be physically present on one of the ISB campuses for 12 weeks distributed across the 15-month duration. The programme calendar provides detailed scheduling information.
While equivalent in content and intellectual rigor to leading Executive MBA programmes, Indian regulatory frameworks prevent independent institutions from conferring formal master's degrees. Graduates receive a certificate of completion for the Post Graduate Programme in Management for Senior Executives, which is widely recognised for its excellence.
No, we do not require a current GMAT score. However, if you have previously completed the GMAT, we encourage including those scores with your application as supplementary information for the admissions committee's consideration.
No. While the ISB programme draws inspiration from Kellogg and Wharton courses, this is an exclusive ISB programme. Graduates will receive an ISB certificate and a certificate for international immersion from Wharton.
You can expect an approximate of 60 days dedicated to on-campus learning. This is the total number of working days away from work, excluding travel days.
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM IST to 07:00 PM IST
Apply now to transform your leadership capabilities and organisational impact.
