SDA Bocconi Asia Center

Name

SDA Bocconi Asia Center

Legal name

Innovative and Technological Learning Services Private Limited

Website

https://sdabocconiasiacenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business School / Executive Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

MBA & Executive MBA Programs (EDAHAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN), Strategy, Consulting & General Management Institutes (EDAHAHAI), Professional & Executive Short Courses (Non-Degree, International) (EDAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Executive education programs
• Postgraduate business school
• Master in business
• Corporate training programs
• Management education

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Degree Programs (IMB): International Master in Business program fees of ₹20,75,000 for 22-month program combining business theory, simulations, case learning, international immersion, and corporate exposure.
2. Executive Programs (IEMB): International Executive Master in Business - 15-month executive MBA equivalent for seasoned professionals with average 16 years experience. Also includes custom programs for corporate clients.
3. Custom Corporate Programs: Tailored executive education programs delivered to corporate clients including Adani, Tata, Larsen & Toubro, Aditya Birla Group, Bajaj Finserv. Programs are co-designed with client organizations.
4. Open/Executive Online Programs: Open enrollment executive programs in Digital Innovation, Cybersecurity, and specialized areas like Global Executive Program in Entrepreneurship & Innovation and Executive Program in Luxury.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

SDA Bocconi Asia Center is the Mumbai-based pan-Asian hub of SDA Bocconi School of Management, Italy, offering postgraduate degrees and executive education programs. Its portfolio includes the 22-month International Master in Business (IMB), the 15-month International Executive Master in Business (IEMB), custom-designed Executive Custom Programs for corporations, Executive Online Programs, and Open Programs such as GEPI and the Executive Program in Luxury, all featuring international immersion at the Milan campus.

Product overview

SDA Bocconi Asia Center offers a portfolio of educational programs designed by SDA Bocconi School of Management, Italy. The core offerings include the International Master in Business (IMB) — a 22-month postgraduate program with mandatory international immersion in Milan — and the International Executive Master in Business (IEMB) — a 15-month executive MBA equivalent. The institution also provides Executive Custom Programs tailored to organizational needs, Executive Online Programs covering Digital Innovation and Cybersecurity, and Open Programs including the Global Executive Program In Entrepreneurship & Innovation (GEPI) and Executive Program in Luxury (EPL). A specialized variant, the IEMB-PM (Project Management), is delivered in partnership with L&T Institute of Project Management. All programs are delivered at the Mumbai campus with access to SDA Bocconi's global faculty and network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Master in Business (IMB) A 22-month specialized postgraduate program combining business theory, simulations, case learning, international immersion, and corporate exposure. Includes a compulsory 4-month international immersion at SDA Bocconi, Milan, and confers 105 ECTS credits leading to an International Master in Business degree. Intended for fresh graduates and early-career professionals with up to 5 years of work experience.
• International Executive Master in Business (IEMB) A 15-month executive MBA-equivalent program for seasoned professionals averaging 16 years of experience, conferring 105 ECTS credits and including compulsory international immersion at SDA Bocconi's Milan campus. Designed for working professionals balancing demanding careers with academic rigor.
• Executive Custom Programs Custom-designed executive education programs co-created with corporate clients for lasting impact on leadership development and organizational transformation. Delivered to enterprise clients including Adani, Tata Group, Larsen & Toubro, Aditya Birla Group, and Bajaj Finserv.
• Executive Online Programs (Digital Innovation and Cybersecurity) Online open-enrollment executive programs covering Digital Innovation and Cybersecurity designed for working professionals seeking flexible, specialized business education.
• Global Executive Program in Entrepreneurship & Innovation (GEPI) Open enrollment executive program focusing on entrepreneurship and innovation for working professionals and leaders.
• Executive Program in Luxury (EPL) Open enrollment executive program focusing on luxury business management for working professionals and senior executives.
• International Executive Master in Business – Project Management (IEMB-PM) Custom-designed executive program delivered with L&T Institute of Project Management, structured into eight modules of six days over two years, focusing on strategic planning, risk assessment, and execution management for IPM professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• IMB Class of 2026: 378 students graduated, representing 25 Indian states
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and minor.

• Larsen & Toubro Institute of Project Management (L&T IPM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Long-standing partnership since 2016 for custom executive programs. Celebrated inaugural graduation of IEMB-PM (International Executive Master in Business - Project Management) in 2025, with second batch convocation in 2026. Custom-designed program with 8 modules of 6 days each delivered over two years, focusing on strategic planning, risk assessment, and execution management.
• CII (Confederation of Indian Industry)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndia Labs maintains membership in CII and participates in regular seminars and events. Programs supported by company visits customized based on learning objectives.
• ESSEC Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESSEC-Bocconi Double Degree Program - 30 hours focused program. Also collaborated on EMiLUX India week program including 'Doing Luxury Business in India' module.
• Adani GroupkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCustom executive education partnerships for leadership development and transformation agendas. One of the major Indian conglomerates served by SDA Bocconi Asia Center.
• Tata GroupkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCustom executive education partnerships for leadership and transformation programs. Major Indian conglomerate partner.
• Aditya Birla GroupkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive education partnerships supporting leadership development agendas of the Aditya Birla Group.
• Bajaj FinservkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCustom executive education programs for Bajaj Finserv supporting leadership and transformation initiatives.
• Equitas HoldingsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEquitas Sim / MCF program - 12 hours focused on financial sector, part of India Labs programs.
• Biocon BiologicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare innovation focused custom executive education partnership.
• CitiusTechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology leadership programs for healthcare technology company.
• RPG GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConglomerate strategy programs for RPG Group.
• Landmark GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRetail excellence programs for Landmark Group.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ESSEC Business School: ESSEC is a French business school with a Singapore campus (ESSEC Asia-Pacific) and existing ESSEC-Bocconi Double Degree partnership with SDA Bocconi. Direct competitor for European-credentialed executive education in Asia, with overlapping executive client base and joint-degree programs.
• Indian School of Business (ISB): ISB is the premier private Indian business school headquartered in Hyderabad with a second campus in Mohali, offering flagship PGP, Executive Education, and Advanced Management Programs in India. Directly competes with SDA Bocconi Asia Center for postgraduate management candidates and corporate custom programs in the Indian market.
• SP Jain School of Global Management: SP Jain is a Dubai-headquartered business school with campuses in Dubai, Singapore, Mumbai, and Sydney offering postgraduate and executive programs. Direct competitor for internationally oriented postgraduate management talent in India and the broader Asian region, competing on the same global-immersion narrative.
• XLRI Xavier School of Management: XLRI is a leading Indian private business school in Jamshedpur offering flagship PGDM (BM and HRM), executive programs, and custom corporate education. Direct competitor in the Indian postgraduate management market and a fellow provider of corporate custom programs to large Indian companies.
• Great Lakes Institute of Management: Great Lakes operates campuses in Chennai and Gurgaon offering PGPM, PGDM, and executive programs. Direct competitor for Indian postgraduate management students and a fellow provider of executive education with international academic partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• London Business School (LBS): LBS is a top global business school offering MBA, Executive MBA, and executive education programs with strong appeal to senior executives in Asia. Competes with SDA Bocconi Asia Center for the same senior executive and corporate custom-program segments in India, particularly for European-pedigreed credentials.
• IIM Ahmedabad (Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad): IIMA is India's premier public business school offering flagship PGP, Executive Education, and Advanced Management Programs. Dominant incumbent in Indian postgraduate management, with strong domestic alumni network, government backing, and significantly larger scale than SDA Bocconi Asia Center.
• INSEAD: INSEAD is a top global business school with campuses in France, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi offering flagship MBA, Executive MBA, and executive education programs. Competes with SDA Bocconi Asia Center for senior executives and corporate clients in Asia-Pacific and globally; offers overlapping Asian executive education capabilities.

Regional players

• MICA (Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad): MICA is an Ahmedabad-based private business school specializing in strategic marketing, digital, and communications management. Adjacent competitor in the Indian postgraduate management space, with overlapping corporate client base for custom executive programs in marketing and brand domains.
• Nanyang Business School (Nanyang Technological University): Nanyang Business School is a Singapore-based business school offering MBA and executive education programs in the ASEAN region. Regional peer with overlapping Asian executive education mandate, competing for the same pool of mid-to-senior Asian professionals and corporate clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles13 records

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