PGDM International Business

MDI Gurgaon PGDM IB MIM is a prestigious dual degree programme jointly offered by MDI Gurgaon in collaboration with Emlyon Business School, Lyon, France and ESCP Business School, France. Delivered across India and Europe, MDI Gurgaon Post Graduate Diploma in Management International Business (PGDM IB) provides a unique blend of academic rigor and international exposure. Both Emlyon Business School, Lyon, France and ESCP Business School, France hold prominent positions in global rankings. According to the Financial Times (FT) European Business School Rankings 2024, emlyon business school is ranked 11th and ESCP Business School is ranked 5th.

MDI Gurgaon PGDM IB program is delivered in following format:

1. Initial Study at MDI Gurgaon: Students begin the programme with two terms-Term I and II at MDI Gurgaon (Semester 1 of the partner Institution), where the focus is on foundational coursework. This phase emphasizes core inputs across qualitative and quantitative disciplines, aiming to build strong analytical, integrative, and communication skills.

2. International Component: After completing the initial two terms, students proceed to one of the partner institutions (emlyon business school in Lyon, France or to one of the six ESCP Business school campus locations; Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Turin, Warsaw and London) for two semesters (Semester 2 & 3 of the partner institution) equivalent to Terms III, IV, and V of MDI Gurgaon. During this phase, the curriculum provides an in-depth international management perspective, including a mandatory industry internship, primarily based in Europe, to ensure hands-on experience in a global business environment.

3. Final Term at MDI Gurgaon: Upon completion of the international component, students return to MDI Gurgaon for Term VI (Semester 4 of the partner institution), during which they complete the remaining academic requirements.

MDI Gurgaon PGDM IB Diploma & Degree Awarded 
Upon successful completion of the MDI PGDM IB programme requirements, the student is awarded a Post Graduate Diploma in Management International Business (PGDM-IB) by MDI Gurgaon, along with a Master in Management (MIM) degree from either emlyon business school or ESCP Business School, depending on the partner institution attended during the international study component.

The programme employs a diverse range of pedagogical methods, including case studies, simulations, lectures, interactive discussions, and role plays to facilitate experiential and applied learning. Students from MDI Gurgaon are fully integrated into international cohorts at both partner institutions. This collaborative and immersive learning environment promotes cross-cultural understanding, broadens global perspectives, and strengthens the ability to work effectively within diverse, international teams.

A few scholarships are available for this program

MDI Gurgaon PGDM IB admission process can be divided into following stages: 

• The candidates seeking admission to MDI Gurgaon PGDM IB programme must appear in CAT exam Then, candidate should apply separately for MDI admission.
• MDI application process is open from Thursday, 25th September 2025, till Friday, November 28, 2025.
• Shortlisting of candidates for the GDPI process will be done on the basis of the details provided in the application form and their CAT scores.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for Group Discussion and Personal Interviews.
• The final selection of the candidates will be based on weightages of CAT scores, WAT-GD-PI, Behavioral Assessment test, Academic merit, Academic diversity, Work experience as per weightages given in Table below.

MDI Gurgaon PGDM IB application form is available at MDI website. Apply now. You need to complete MDI application form filling in following steps:

Step 1: Fill Personal Details
On the first page you should fill your name, father’s & mother’s name, email ID, Password, Country, Mobile number and submit at Sign up column. After completing the step 1, you will receive the confirmation message. You should now click on ‘Activate Your Account’. An OTP will be received by you on email and mobile, verify it and proceed to complete the remaining part of MDI registration process

Step 2: Complete CAT Registration & Personal Details
On the next page, you need to fill information on CAT registration number and personal details with address.

Step 3: Upload Photo & Signature
After completing your entrance exam details and personal details, now you should upload your photo and signature of required size as below.

Step 4: Fill Your Work Experience
The next step is to fill your work experience details. All the details should be correct else your candidature may be cancelled.

Step 5: Fill the Details of Extra Curricular Activities
On this page of MDI Application form, you need to fill the correct details of your extracurricular activities of inter-collegiate, institute and higher level of sports, cultural, literary and others

Step 6: Document Details
The required documents are to be uploaded on this page of requisite size like copy of Identification, Class 10, 12 and graduation marksheet/degree among others. 

MDI Gurgaon application fees is Rs. 3,000, inclusive of 18% GST. Candidates can select all the MDI programmes they wish to apply for, and pay the fees online.

After completing the above steps, your MDI application form is complete.