Kazian School of Management

What Kazian School of Management does

Kazian School of Management (KSM) is a private Indian educational institution, operated under the Kazian Educational Trust and headquartered in Mira Road, Thane (Mumbai metropolitan area), that delivers distance and online management education programs ranging from certificates through professional doctorates. Founded in 2008, the institution offers 100+ programs with 120+ specializations spanning traditional management disciplines (HR, Marketing, Finance, Operations) and niche verticals such as Social Impact Management, Technology Entrepreneurship, and Business Analytics. Its core technology stack is a learning management system developed in collaboration with Intellinxt, providing 360-degree virtual classrooms, recorded lectures, self-learning materials, quizzes, and assignments, supported by multiple examination modes (online, case-based postal, and center-based).

KSM operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct website enrollment and a 135+ Authorized Enrolment Partner (AEP) channel across 35+ Indian cities, supplemented by international centers in Kuwait, Malawi, and Bahrain. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and program fees for courses from short certifications (3–6 month) to doctorate programs (24+ months), with ancillary income from re-examination fees, course extensions, additional specializations (Rs. 5,000 each), courier dispatch, and education verification services. Because KSM itself is not UGC or AICTE recognized, it partners with multiple Indian universities (Mahatma Gandhi University, Mewar University, Venkateshwara Open University, Arunodaya University, Sikkim Skill University) and Morpheus University of London to confer UGC-recognized degrees, and additionally acts as an Authorized Enrolment Partner for NMIMS Global programs.

The customer base comprises 100,000+ active students and 160,000+ alumni working across 15 countries, primarily working professionals, self-employed entrepreneurs, job seekers, international students, and mature career individuals seeking flexible, affordable management credentials. The institution holds multiple international accreditations (EAHEA, American Accreditation Association, URS/UKAS, ISAC) and is directed by founder J.P. Dubey, with an advisory board spanning India, Australia, Indonesia, Zambia, and the U.S.

Name

Kazian School of Management

Legal name

Kazian Educational Trust

Website

https://ksmedu.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Distance and Online Management Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Strategy, Consulting & General Management Institutes (EDAHAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics Management Schools (EDAHAHAF), Learning Management Systems (LMS) & Academic Application Support (EDALAMAC)

Keywords

• Distance learning education
• Management degree programs
• Online executive education
• Professional certification courses
• Workplace continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: KSM generates revenue through program fees for certificate, diploma, bachelor's, master's, doctorate, and executive programs. Fee structures vary by program type and include options for additional specializations at Rs. 5,000 per specialization. International students pay according to US$ fee schedule with additional administrative charges.
2. Examination and Re-examination Fees: Revenue generated from examination services including Rs. 400 per subject re-examination fees for Indian students and $10 for foreign students. Course extension fees of Rs. 3,000 for Indian students and 75 USD for international students.
3. Course Material Dispatch Charges: Additional charges for international courier dispatch of study materials to students residing abroad, based on country of residence.
4. Verification and Certification Services: Education verification letters sent directly to employers for a small fee, with students able to order multiple verification letters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kazian School of Management delivers distance and online management education programs spanning certificate, diploma, bachelor's, master's, doctorate, and executive levels through an integrated virtual classroom LMS. Students pursue credentials in management specializations including finance, marketing, HR, project management, banking & insurance, supply chain & logistics, and tax consultancy, with flexible program durations from 6 to 24 months and multiple examination modes.

Product overview

Kazian School of Management is an educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of management education programs through distance and online learning modes. The product portfolio is structured as a multi-tiered offering consisting of: Doctorate Programs (Professional Doctorate in Management and Doctorate in Management Studies), Master's Programs (EMBA with corporate customization options, MBA 4-Semester, Post Graduate Program in Business Management), Graduate Programs, Professional Certifications (Chartered Finance Manager, Chartered Certified Accountant), and Skill Development Programs (Professional Laureates in HR, Marketing, Finance, Project Management, Tax Consultancy, Banking & Insurance, and Supply Chain & Logistics). The institution also provides specialized courses in Digital Marketing and Advance Excel, along with Advance Certification and Diploma courses. All programs are supported by the Intellinxt virtual learning platform providing virtual classrooms, live lectures, and self-paced learning materials. The institution operates with autonomous status and has partnerships with several universities for degree granting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Doctorate in Management (PDM) A doctoral-level professional degree program designed for experienced managers seeking advanced expertise in management theory and practice, delivered through distance/online mode.
• Doctorate in Management Studies (DMS) An advanced research-focused program that develops in-depth knowledge of management theory and practice, emphasizing original research and advanced methodologies across strategy, finance, marketing, and human resources.
• Executive Masters Program in Business Administration (EMBA) A graduate academic degree structured for working business professionals and senior executives, providing high-level marketable knowledge with specialization and applied learning.
• Executive Masters Program in Business Administration (Corporate) Customizable EMBA program allowing selection from more than 85 specializations, designed for senior executives on a global track.
• Chartered Finance Manager (CFM) A professional course for chartered accountants and finance professionals covering financial management, investments, financing, mergers, and takeovers.
• Chartered Certified Accountant (CCA) A qualification for accounting professionals undertaking various accountancy services, enhancing career progression in finance and accounting.
• Master Program in Business Administration (4 Sem) A two-year master's program in Business Administration delivered through distance mode, designed to equip students with comprehensive management education and strategic management orientation.
• Post Graduate Program in Business Management (PGPBM) Two-year post-graduate program preparing executives with in-depth knowledge, industry exposure, and strategic management orientation for domestic and global business responsibilities.
• Graduate Program in Management Studies (GPMS) Three-year graduate program preparing executives with in-depth knowledge, industry exposure, and strategic management orientation for undergraduate students.
• Digital Marketing Course Specialized course in digital marketing covering online marketing strategies, social media marketing, SEO, and digital advertising.
• Advance Excel Course Advanced Excel course for professionals covering spreadsheet analysis, data visualization, and advanced formulas.
• Advance Certification Course Short-term 3-6 month certification program providing hardcore specialization study modules in various management areas including Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations, and more.
• Advance Diploma Courses 12-month advanced diploma programs covering Materials Management, Retail Management, Marketing Management, HRM, Finance Management, Business Management, Banking/Finance/Insurance, Industrial Management, Operations Management, and more.
• Professional Laureate in Human Resource Management (PLHRM) 6-12 month program training students in skills, knowledge, and attitudes required to work as human resource officers, covering Personnel Management, Organizational Behaviour, Labour Law, Training and Development, and Corporate HRM.
• Professional Laureate in Marketing (PLM) Marketing specialization program covering Human Resources Management and Research Methodology, designed for professionals seeking to build careers in marketing management.
• Professional Laureate in Tax Consultancy (PLTC) Program training students to become tax consultants, covering Auditing and Portfolio Management with strategies to minimize tax obligations.
• Professional Laureate in Project Management (PLPM) Program covering Project Budgeting, Strategic Management, and Business/Cost Accounting for professionals seeking expert-level knowledge in project management.
• Professional Laureate in Finance Management (PLFM) Program covering Financial Planning, Merger and Acquisitions, Financial Engineering, Managerial Accounting, Investment Policies, and Corporate Funding.
• Professional Laureate in Banking & Insurance (PLBI) Program training students in different aspects of Banking and Insurance, covering Banking, Investments, Insurance, Organizational Behavior, and Finance.
• Professional Laureate in Supply Chain & Logistics Management (PLSLM) Program providing insight into Logistics and Supply Chain Industry covering Supply Chain Operation Management, Logistic and Distribution Management, Strategic Purchasing, and Business Analytics.

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and flagship.

• Mahatma Gandhi UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKSM is technically collaborated with Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), established through Meghalaya State Legislative Act 2011. MGU is empowered to award degrees under UGC Act 1956 Section 22. This partnership enables KSM to offer UGC-recognized degrees through distance learning.
• MEWAR UNIVERSITYcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with MEWAR UNIVERSITY, allowing KSM to offer programs under the university's affiliation and degree-granting authority.
• Venkateshwara Open UniversitysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished through Arunachal Pradesh State Legislative Act, empowered to award degrees under UGC Act 1956. Partnership extends KSM's degree-offering capabilities.
• Arunodaya UniversitysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished through Arunachal Pradesh State Legislative Act, UGC empowered to award degrees. Partnership provides additional degree-granting options.
• Sikkim Skill UniversitysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognized by UGC and AICTE for technical and skill-based programs, with additional accreditations from Pharmacy Council of India and Bar Council of India.
• Morpheus University of LondonflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership announced with Morpheus University of London, enhancing KSM's international credential offerings and global recognition.
• NMIMS GlobalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKSM partners with NMIMS Global as India's No. 1 Distance & Online Management University, with KPMG & Google projecting India's Online Education Industry to grow by $2 Billion by 2021. KSM serves as Authorized Enrolment Partners for NMIMS programs.
• 135+ Authorized Enrolment PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of 135+ Authorized Enrolment Partners across 35+ cities sourcing students for online and distance learning programs. Partners provide counseling rooms, office space of 300-1000 sq ft, with investment capacity of INR 1-20 Lacs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Amity University Online: Amity Online offers UGC-entitled online MBA, doctorate, and certificate programs in management through a national digital delivery model. Overlaps with KSM on distance and online management education for working professionals and career advancers.
• NMIMS Global Access School for Continuing Education: NMIMS Global is India's leading distance and online management university and is explicitly named as KSM's partner and market benchmark. It offers comparable diploma-to-MBA distance programs and competes directly for the same working-professional segment.
• Chandigarh University Distance Education: Chandigarh University offers UGC-DEB approved distance and online management programs targeting working professionals. Competes directly on price and program breadth versus KSM's diploma-through-doctorate portfolio.
• Lovely Professional University (LPU) Distance Education: LPU Distance offers online and distance management degrees (MBA, BBA, diplomas) via partner centers and digital channels. Direct competitor in the Indian working-professional distance learning segment with comparable program mix.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE Online): Manipal Online provides UGC-entitled online MBA and management certificate programs delivered via a virtual learning platform. Direct competitor for working-professional management education with comparable specializations and similar pan-India marketing reach.
• Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL): SCDL offers distance learning management, business, and IT programs with postgraduate diplomas and certifications to working professionals across India. Directly competes with KSM in the distance management segment and shares a similar partner-led and online delivery model.

Emerging players

• Great Learning: Great Learning provides online management and business analytics programs in partnership with universities. Overlaps with KSM in the working-professional online learning segment, especially for short-duration management certificates and diplomas.
• upGrad: upGrad is a leading edtech platform offering online MBA, diploma, and certificate programs with university partners. Targets the same working-professional segment as KSM but with stronger digital brand and employer recognition.

Broad incumbents

• Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU): IGNOU is India's largest open and distance learning university offering MBA and management diplomas through a vast national study-center network. While KSM is a private specialist, both compete for the same working-professional distance management student.
• XLRI Executive Education: XLRI is a top-tier Indian business school offering executive management programs and certificates. Operates at a premium price point above KSM but competes for the same senior working-professional learner in the management education market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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