The B School International

Name

The B School International

Legal name

The B School International

Website

https://thebschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Business and Secretarial Schools (61141), Business and Secretarial Schools (611410)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Business & Global Management Schools (EDAHAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA), Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL), Professional & Executive Short Courses (Non-Degree, International) (EDAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Business management education
• Undergraduate business programs
• Postgraduate business programs
• International articulation pathways
• Professional diploma courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Kottakkal

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: Revenue generated from various educational programs including UK BBA, UK Integrated MBA, UK PGDBM + MBA Executive, GCC Executive MBA, Indian Executive MBA, Online PGDBM + MBA, UNIX² GENSTACK AI, and ESBM programs. Programs are priced with pathway model keeping costs lower than full international study.
2. Professional Services: Career readiness training, industry exposure sessions, mentorship programs, and startup incubation support services included in program offerings

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The B School International is a Kerala-based private business school offering undergraduate (BBA, B.Com with ACCA), postgraduate (MBA, PGDM), diploma, and certificate business management programs. Programs are delivered on-campus and through blended/online formats, with built-in international progression pathways to universities in the UK and UAE. Course specializations span Finance, Marketing, HR, Operations, Logistics, Business Analytics, AI & ML, and International Business.

Product overview

The B School International is an educational institution offering a portfolio of 8 distinct programs including undergraduate (UK BBA), postgraduate (UK Integrated MBA, UK PGDBM + MBA Executive), executive education (GCC Executive MBA, Indian Executive MBA, Online PGDBM + MBA), technology programs (UNIX² GENSTACK AI), and entrepreneurship training (ESBM). The programs follow a pathway model with international progression options to UK or UAE partner universities. Programs are delivered through blended learning combining online and offline components, with practical focus through case studies, industry projects, and mentorship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UNIX² GENSTACK AI: Full Stack and Generative AI Engineering program designed for students seeking real-world tech skills, including React, Next.js, Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, Supabase, and AI technologies.
• ESBM

Products and services

• BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)

Quantifiable outcome

• Cost savings compared to full international study while gaining globally recognized qualification
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of ManchestercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK university partner for student progression in UK Integrated MBA and UK BBA programs. Students complete foundational years in Kerala before transferring for final year of degree.
• University of LeicestercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK university partner providing international pathway for business programs. Supports student progression and degree completion for UK-integrated qualifications.
• Heriot-Watt UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK university partner for degree pathway programs. Provides international education standards and credential recognition for TBI students.
• University of BirminghamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK university partner enabling students to complete final year of UK-integrated programs with international exposure and degree credentials.
• University of West LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK university partner for international business education pathways. Students progress from Kerala campus to complete degree in UK.
• American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUAE university partner for international progression pathway. Students can transfer to AURAK for final stages of their degree program.
• Murdoch UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational university partner providing degree pathway opportunities for TBI students seeking global education credentials.
• EdexcelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK awarding body providing internationally recognized qualifications including Edexcel Level 7 PGDBM in Strategic Management & Leadership and BTEC HND programs.
• Royal DriveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner providing industry mentorship, guest lectures, and real-world business insights to students. Chairman Mujeeb Rahman serves on advisory board.
• ABC GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner with Founder & Managing Director Muhammed Madani providing mentorship and industry guidance to students.
• Highlight GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner with CEO Ajil Muhammed contributing to student mentorship and industry interaction programs.
• Nellara FoodsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner with Managing Director Shamsudheen Nellara providing entrepreneurship insights and mentorship to aspiring business leaders.
• Forum GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner with Managing Director Sidheeq TV contributing to student mentorship and business leadership development.
• Abate Group of InstitutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner with Chairman and Managing Director Samsudeen Arikuzhiyan providing industry expertise and mentorship.
• Britco & BridcominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner with Managing Director Muhammed Ali Kozhikkal contributing to student mentorship and business education.
• KAIRALI TMTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner with Executive Director Humayoon Kalliyath providing industry insights and mentorship.
• Orbiz GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner with Managing Director Jahfar Orbiz contributing to entrepreneurship education and mentorship.

Scale indicators3 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Lovely Professional University (LPU): Large Indian private university with extensive international tie-ups, including UK/European pathways for business and tech programs. Comparable on multi-program portfolio and Indian private university positioning.
• Christ University, Bangalore: South India-based deemed university with strong business school offering BBA, MBA, and executive programs with international collaborations. Comparable on South Indian regional positioning and private-sector business education.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE): Large Indian private university with multiple business programs (BBA, MBA) and international partnerships including pathway arrangements. Comparable on the integrated/international pathway model and broad Indian private university positioning.
• Symbiosis International University: Larger Indian private university with a business school (SIBM) offering undergraduate and postgraduate business programs, including executive formats and some international pathways. Comparable on program breadth and Indian private B-school positioning.

Emerging players

• upGrad: India-headquartered online higher-education and upskilling platform offering business, tech, and executive programs with international university partners. Comparable on executive MBA and tech-education segments but delivered digitally vs. hybrid/campus.
• Emeritus (in partnership with Indian/global schools): Online executive education provider partnering with global business schools for executive MBA and certificate programs targeting working professionals. Comparable on the executive-education-for-working-professionals segment served by The B School International's Online PGDBM and Executive MBA tracks.

Direct peers

• Chandigarh University (CU) - Business School: Indian private university with extensive international partnership network offering pathway programs to UK/European universities for BBA and MBA. Comparable on UK-integrated pathway model and Indian private-sector market positioning.
• SP Jain School of Global Management: Multi-campus business school with programs in Dubai, Singapore, Sydney, and Mumbai offering undergraduate and postgraduate business degrees with international progression. Most directly comparable peer due to its pathway/multi-country model and GCC footprint.
• Amity Global Business School: India-headquartered business school offering BBA, MBA, and executive programs with international university tie-ups and pathway options to UK/US degrees. Comparable on UK-integrated program structure and Indian market positioning.
• Jain University (Deemed-to-be): Bangalore-headquartered private university offering business programs with international pathway options and center of excellence model. Comparable on private-sector pathway structure and South Indian market reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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