S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

What S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research does

S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) is a Mumbai-headquartered management education institution founded in 1981 and operated under the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan trust. It offers postgraduate diplomas (including an MBA-equivalent PGPM), executive education, family-managed business programmes, and a Development Management Programme serving early-career professionals, senior executives, family-business owners, and development-sector organizations. The institution holds Triple Crown international accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS), is approved by Indian regulators (AICTE, NBA), and consistently ranks in the global top tier (FT #74 Global MBA 2026, FT #35 MiM 2025, NIRF #20).

Its product portfolio spans full-time flagship programmes, modular executive education (including new AI and Generative AI offerings), customized corporate programmes (a 25-year, 1,000+-participant partnership with Larsen & Toubro is the most prominent), and international study modules (Babson collaboration, GMP). The business model is tuition-based for individual students, supplemented by corporate MDP contracts and selective grant funding for development-sector programmes; the institution is non-profit and does not publicly disclose revenue. Delivery is anchored on a Mumbai campus with a Delhi extension, supported by faculty noted for 44% women representation (highest among Indian B-schools) and 11 Ivey case authors.

Name

S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

Legal name

S. P. Jain Institute of Management & Research

Website

https://spjimr.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) is a Mumbai-based, Triple Crown-accredited business school offering postgraduate, executive, and corporate management education to early-career professionals, executives, family businesses, and development-sector organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management Education / Business School

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Strategy, Consulting & General Management Institutes (EDAHAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialized Master’s in Management (MiM) & Business Analytics (EDAHAHAC)

Keywords

• Management education
• Business school
• Executive education
• Doctoral research
• Family business programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Andheri

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Full-time Management Programmes: Revenue from full-time programmes including PGDM (2-year), PGDM Business Management (2-year), PGPM (18-month), and Global Management Programme (GMP). These are AICTE-approved programmes with tuition fees.
2. Executive/Part-time Programmes: Revenue from part-time programmes including PGEMP (Post Graduate Executive Management Programme), PGPGM-Executive (Post Graduate Programme in General Management), and PGPMBM (Marketing & Business Management). Delivered at Mumbai and Delhi campuses for working professionals.
3. Modular Programmes: Revenue from modular programmes including PGPFMB (Family Managed Business) and PGPDM (Development Management), designed for specific professional needs.
4. Online/Blended Education: Revenue from Blended PGDM (Online) and various online executive programmes including Executive Programme in AI and Generative AI, Advanced Management Programme in AI Leadership, and CFO Programme.
5. Doctoral Programme: Revenue from Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) - a four-year full-time funded doctoral programme extendable by one year.
6. Executive Education/MDPs: Revenue from Open Management Development Programmes and Custom Management Development Programmes for corporate clients.
7. Entrepreneurship Programmes: Revenue from entrepreneurship initiatives including Start Your Business (SYB), EnPower Certificate Programme, Start-up Sprint, and Sashakt accelerator programmes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) is a premier business school offering a comprehensive portfolio of management education programmes. Its offerings span full-time flagship programmes (PGDM, PGDM-BM, PGPM, GMP), part-time executive programmes (PGEMP, PGPGM-Executive, PGPMBM), modular programmes (PGPFMB, PGPDM), doctoral research (FPM), and online/executive education including specialized AI and finance programmes, plus entrepreneurship support and corporate management development programmes.

Product overview

SPJIMR is a premier business school offering a comprehensive portfolio of management education programmes. The institution operates a platform-plus-modules architecture comprising full-time flagship programmes (PGDM, PGDM-BM, PGPM, GMP), part-time executive programmes (PGEMP, PGPGM-Executive, PGPMBM), modular programmes (PGPFMB, PGPDM), doctoral research (FPM), and extensive online/executive education offerings including specialized programmes in AI and Generative AI, CFO development, and entrepreneurship support (SYB, EnPower, Sashakt, Start-up Sprint). The portfolio is further supported by Management Development Programmes (open and custom) and accelerator programmes, collectively serving aspiring managers, working professionals, family business owners, social sector professionals, and entrepreneurs across different career stages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) Two-year, full-time flagship management programme approved by AICTE, focused on developing value-based leaders with strong business fundamentals and practical industry exposure. Targeted at recent graduates and early career professionals.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Management Business Management (PGDM BM) Two-year, full-time programme focused on business management skills with emphasis on practical applications and industry relevance.
• Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM) 18-month, AICTE-approved full-time programme crafted for professionals with 3+ years of experience, built for an AI-driven world with strong business fundamentals and hands-on AI tools exposure. Ranked #74 globally in FT Global MBA 2026.
• Global Management Programme (GMP) Full-time management programme providing global management perspectives and international exposure for aspiring business leaders.
• Post Graduate Executive Management Programme (PGEMP) Part-time programme for working professionals, now in its 25th year, delivered through modular format with on-campus components at Mumbai campus.
• Post Graduate Programme in General Management (PGPGM-Executive) Two-year, AICTE-approved part-time programme for mid to senior-level working professionals seeking executive MBA credentials, delivered at Mumbai and Delhi campuses on weekends.
• Post Graduate Programme in Marketing & Business Management (PGPMBM) Part-time programme focused on marketing and business management skills for working professionals.
• Blended Post Graduate Diploma in Management Two-year online programme combining virtual learning with occasional on-campus immersion, providing flexibility for working professionals.
• Post Graduate Programme in Family Managed Business (PGPFMB) Modular programme designed for family business owners and managers, focusing on succession planning, governance, and sustainable family business practices.
• Post Graduate Programme in Development Management (PGPDM) Programme for professionals seeking careers in corporate CSR or the development sector, offering management frameworks and field-based learning for NGOs, foundations, and social enterprises. Launched in 2025.
• Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) Four-year full-time funded doctoral programme (extendable by one year) for aspiring researchers and academics in management studies.
• Executive Programme in AI and Generative AI for Managers Executive education programme designed for managers to understand and leverage AI and generative AI tools for business transformation and decision-making.
• Advanced Management Programme in AI Leadership Executive programme focused on strategic leadership in AI-driven organisations, preparing senior executives to lead AI transformation initiatives.
• Chief Financial Officer Programme Executive education programme for finance professionals aspiring to CFO roles, covering strategic finance, leadership, and emerging financial technologies.
• Certification in Finance and Financial Analysis Professional certification programme focusing on financial analysis skills and finance fundamentals for business professionals.
• Open Online Courses Various open online courses available for professionals seeking continuous learning and skill development in management and related areas.
• Start Your Business (SYB) Hands-on practical programme with 20 years of legacy, providing essential knowledge, skills, and mindset for building sustainable ventures. Batch 40 commences December 2026.
• EnPower Certificate Programme in Entrepreneurship Certificate programme designed to empower aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools needed to launch and grow successful businesses.
• Sashakt Entrepreneurship support programme helping entrepreneurs take their business ideas from concept to execution.
• Start-up Sprint Intensive programme for early-stage entrepreneurs to rapidly develop and validate their startup concepts.
• Ladies in Family Enterprise (LiFE) Programme specifically designed for women in family businesses, focusing on leadership development and family business governance.
• FinNovate Accelerator Accelerator programme supporting innovative startups with mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities for growth.
• Open Management Development Programmes Open enrolment programmes for working professionals seeking to enhance their management capabilities and leadership skills.
• Custom Management Development Programmes

Quantifiable outcome

• 199% salary increase for alumni three years after graduation (fifth-largest globally)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Larsen & Toubro (L&T)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 May 2026L&T is a founding partner of SPJIMR's PGEMP programme. The 1,000th participant from L&T graduated at the Annual Convocation 2026, marking 25 years of the PGEMP programme. This long-standing partnership demonstrates SPJIMR's industry connectivity and executive education excellence.
• University of Texas at Arlington College of BusinesscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 January 2025Co-organizer of the Asia-Pacific ACR Conference 2027 (Consumer Research for Societal Impact) to be held January 7-10, 2027 at SPJIMR Mumbai. UTA College of Business is one of the conference's academic partners.
• Labovitz School of Business and Economics, University of Minnesota DuluthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 January 2025Co-organizer of the Asia-Pacific ACR Conference 2027 (Consumer Research for Societal Impact) to be held January 7-10, 2027 at SPJIMR Mumbai.
• Virginia Tech Pamplin College of BusinesscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 January 2025Co-organizer of the Asia-Pacific ACR Conference 2027 (Consumer Research for Societal Impact) to be held January 7-10, 2027 at SPJIMR Mumbai.
• Castrol IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 February 2024Castrol India collaborated with SPJIMR on a case study to resolve the lubricant major's distribution channel dilemma, providing students with real-world business challenges.
• Tata Motors FinanceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2024Tata Motors Finance partnered with SPJIMR to launch the 'Young Banker' programme, designed to develop future banking and finance professionals.
• HCLTechminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2023HCLTech Grant Symposiums hosted by SPJIMR Mumbai as pan-India symposium series, providing industry-academia collaboration opportunities.
• Babson CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023PGPFMB Batch 32 completed international immersion at Babson College, a globally recognized institution for entrepreneurship education, demonstrating SPJIMR's global academic partnerships.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA): India's flagship public B-school offering PGP, PGPX, and ePGP programmes with similar AICTE approval, national CAT-based admissions, and 100% placement outcomes. Competes directly with SPJIMR for top-tier MBA applicants and corporate recruiters.
• Faculty of Management Studies (FMS) Delhi: University of Delhi's B-school offering MBA and Executive MBA programmes at highly subsidized fees. Competes with SPJIMR on placement quality while offering significantly lower tuition, pressuring pricing.
• Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) Pune: Leading private B-school under Symbiosis International University offering MBA and Executive programmes. Competes with SPJIMR in the top-10 Indian B-school category for placements and brand recognition.
• Indian School of Business (ISB): Hyderabad/Mohali-based private B-school with flagship PGP (1-year) and EEO programmes targeting experienced professionals, similar to SPJIMR's PGPM. Competes on FT Global MBA rankings and executive education.
• Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB): Top-tier IIM offering PGP, EPGP, and PGPEM with strong consulting and tech sector placements. Competes with SPJIMR on FT rankings, recruiter relationships, and dual-degree/exchange opportunities.
• Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon: Top-ranked private B-school offering PGP and Executive PGP programmes with strong Delhi-NCR corporate recruiter base. Competes with SPJIMR Delhi campus for working professionals and executive education clients.
• XLRI Xavier School of Management: Jamshedpur-based private B-school offering PGP, PGDM (BM), and GMP programmes with strong HR and finance sector placements. Competes with SPJIMR on NIRF rankings, corporate partnerships, and executive education.
• Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIML): Premier IIM with PGP, IPMX, and Executive programmes consistently ranked in NIRF top 10. Competes with SPJIMR on FT rankings, sectoral placement diversity, and consulting/finance recruiter relationships.
• Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS): Mumbai-based private B-school offering MBA, Executive MBA, and online programmes. Geographic overlap with SPJIMR in Mumbai creates direct competition for students, faculty, and corporate partnerships.
• Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC): Premier IIM with MBA and PGPEX-VLM programmes, consistently top-ranked by FT and NIRF. Direct competitor for consulting/finance placements and faculty talent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

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