Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management

What Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management does

Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM) is a specialized business school located in Nashik, Maharashtra, India, operating as a constituent institute of Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Founded circa 2004, SIOM focuses exclusively on operations management education, offering three core two-year full-time MBA programs — MBA in Operations Management (designed primarily for engineering graduates), MBA in Agri-Operations Management, and MBA (Executive) for working professionals — alongside a recently introduced dual-degree program with Durham University Business School (UK, Triple Crown accredited) that awards both SIOM's MBA in Operations Management and Durham's MSc Management in Supply Chain and Logistics. The curriculum is operationally oriented and embeds industry certifications (CPIM, Six Sigma, SAP-based ERP) plus a Capstone Business Simulation, with mandatory applied deliverables such as Six Sigma projects (77 over 2022-2024), consultancy projects (103 over 2022-2024), and summer internships. Faculty includes 44+ full-time and visiting members with industry and academic credentials; the Director is Dr. Vandana Sonwaney.

SIOM monetizes primarily through tuition fees for its MBA programs (domestic dual-degree academic fee of INR 14.25 lakh, reduced to INR 10.69 lakh after the 25% inaugural scholarship; international dual-degree fee of USD 16,800) and through recurring hostel and mess charges, with hostel and mess fees permitted to increase up to 15% annually. Additional revenue lines include Executive MBA fees, Management Development Programmes (MDP), Faculty Development Programmes (FDP), and Business Advisory/consultancy services. Admissions are funneled through the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) followed by Group Exercise and Personal Interview (GE-PI), with applications processed via the institute's website and a national test-center footprint. SIOM does not publish revenue or financial figures.

Customer segments are engineering graduates seeking operations careers, agriculture-sector professionals targeting agri-tech and FMCG supply chains, working professionals pursuing career acceleration via the Executive MBA, and globally-minded students attracted to the Durham dual degree. The institute reports 100+ recruiting partners including EY, Accenture Strategy & Consulting, Deloitte, KPMG, General Mills, Novartis, Jubilant Foodworks, and Pidilite Industries. Reported placement outcomes for the 2025 batch include an average package of INR 13.9 LPA and a highest package of INR 21.6 LPA. Recognitions include the SCM Institute of the Year (2018, ISCM) and Sandvik India Diversity Award for Project ASMI (2017).

Name

Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management

Legal name

Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management, Nashik

Website

https://siom.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SIOM is a Nashik-based specialized business school under Symbiosis International (Deemed University) offering MBA programs in Operations Management and Agri-Operations Management, plus a dual degree with Durham University, serving engineering graduates and working professionals through CPIM, Six Sigma, and SAP-based ERP curriculum.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business School / Management Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics Management Schools (EDAHAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Master’s in Management (MiM) & Business Analytics (EDAHAHAC), Quality Management Systems (QMS) & ISO Training (ISO 9001/IATF/AS9100) (EDABAKAD), Enterprise Applications & ERP/CRM (SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Workday) (EDABAFAJ)

Keywords

• Operations management education
• MBA programs
• Supply chain training
• Executive education
• Agribusiness management

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: SIOM generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged for MBA programs in Operations Management and Agri-Operations Management. Fee structure varies by program with different categories for Indian and International students.
2. Executive MBA Programs: Revenue from Executive MBA programs designed for working professionals
3. Hostel and Mess Services: On-campus accommodation and dining services provided to students

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SIOM is a specialized business school delivering postgraduate management education focused exclusively on Operations Management. It offers two-year full-time MBA programs in Operations Management and Agri-Operations Management, an Executive MBA for working professionals, and a dual degree with Durham University Business School (UK). Curriculum is reinforced by integrated professional certifications including CPIM, Six Sigma, SAP-based ERP training, and capstone business simulations.

Product overview

Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM) is an educational institution offering specialized MBA programs in operations management. The core portfolio consists of three main programs: MBA in Operations Management (designed for engineering graduates), MBA in Agri Operations Management, and MBA (Executive) for working professionals. Additionally, a dual degree program with Durham University Business School (UK) provides international exposure with two semesters at SIOM and two at Durham. The institution enhances its programs with professional certifications including CPIM, Six Sigma, SAP-based ERP training, and Capstone Business Simulation. A Techno Business Manager academic track integrates technology and business education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MBA in Operations Management Two-year full-time postgraduate MBA program in Operations Management designed primarily for engineering graduates (BE/BTech). Includes mandatory Six Sigma projects, SAP-based ERP training, CPIM certification preparation, and live consulting projects.
• MBA in Agri-Operations Management Two-year full-time postgraduate MBA program combining operations management with an agriculture sector focus, preparing students for careers in agri-tech, FMCG, and food/logistics supply chains.
• MBA (Executive)

Quantifiable outcome

• Highest placement package of ₹21.6 LPA reported for 2025 batch
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Durham University Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026SIOM has a dual degree partnership with Durham University Business School, UK (Triple Crown-accredited: AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA). Students complete two semesters at SIOM Nashik and two semesters at Durham University, receiving both M.B.A. (Operations Management) from SIOM and MSc Management (Supply Chain Logistics) from Durham. This partnership provides global exposure and international credentials to students.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• XLRI - Xavier School of Management: Premier Indian B-school with strong operations/production management programs (PMIR track) and similar recruiter base in consulting, FMCG, and operations. Direct peer for MBA talent supply to enterprise employers.
• Great Lakes Institute of Management: Chennai/Gurgaon-based B-school offering specialized operations and analytics MBA programs with similar tuition band (~₹12-17 lakhs) and recruiter profile. Direct peer competing for the same engineering-graduate-to-MBA segment.
• SP Jain School of Global Management: Multi-city (Mumbai/Dubai/Singapore/Sydney) B-school offering MBA programs with global exposure. Comparable to SIOM through its international dual-degree model and operations/supply chain specializations targeting similar global-career-aspirant student segment.
• T.A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI): Manipal-based B-school offering specialized MBA in operations, marketing, and finance with similar recruiter base in Indian operations and consulting. Direct peer for engineering-graduate MBA admissions pool.
• SCMHRD (Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development), Pune: Sister Symbiosis institute offering MBA programs with overlapping HR/operations/finance tracks from the same parent university. Highly comparable given shared brand, similar SNAP-based admissions, and recruiter ecosystem.
• National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), now IIM Mumbai: India's premier institute exclusively focused on industrial engineering, operations, and supply chain management. Direct peer given SIOM's identical specialization in operations management MBA programs and similar recruiter base.

Broad incumbents

• Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon: Top-tier Indian B-school offering generalist and operations-focused management programs with significantly larger scale and broader recruiter base. Broad incumbent that overlaps with SIOM in operations/consulting placements.
• Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore): Top-tier Indian B-school with broad-based MBA including operations specialization, engaging similar enterprise recruiters (EY, Accenture, Deloitte, Novartis). Broad incumbent setting the higher benchmark SIOM is positioned against in placements.
• Department of Management Studies, IIT Delhi (DMS IIT Delhi): Engineering-institution-based MBA program at IIT Delhi with strong tech-operations integration. Comparable to SIOM in targeting engineer-background candidates transitioning to operations management roles.
• Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow): Premier IIM offering advanced management programs including operations and supply chain specializations. Broad incumbent with similar recruiter base in top consulting and FMCG firms, but far larger scale and brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/official_SIOM
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/symbiosis-institute-of-operations-management

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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