MTC Global®

What MTC Global® does

MTC Global® is a Bangalore-headquartered non-profit trust operating as a global think tank in management and higher education. Founded in 2009 by Prof. Bholanath Dutta, the organization curates a community of more than 30,000 professionals across 50+ countries and 250+ business schools, serving management educators, B-school faculty, students, and institutions through certifications, events, publications, and policy engagement. Its strategic affiliations include the UN Global Compact and the World Bank's Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP), positioning it within multilateral higher-education policy circles.

The organization's product surface includes the core MTC Global community platform, a dedicated certification arm (MTC Global Leadership Institute at mtcgli.net) issuing credentials such as the Certified Management Teacher (CMT), Certified Business Manager (CBM, in partnership with mybskool.com), Corporate Certification Program (CCP), and Diploma in Human Rights in Management Education (DHRME). Flagship convenings include the Sankalp Annual Convention and the World Edu Summit (now in its 15th edition); the MTC Global Journal of Management & Entrepreneurship serves as its peer-reviewed publication channel. Complementary programs — ENTREPOWER, the Campus Ambassador Program, the MTC Global MDP Centre, Value Added Programs, and Knowledge Café — extend engagement across students, faculty, and corporate learners.

MTC Global's revenue model is a diversified, member-funded stack rather than a venture-backed SaaS model. Institutional membership is free; revenue is generated through individual memberships, paid certifications priced at INR 3,000–10,000 (USD 200–500 for international candidates), book sales (INR 350–725), event sponsorship (Rs. 10,000–25,000 per event), and event registration (Rs. 300–2,500). With 14 employees and no public financial disclosure, the entity operates at the scale of a professional association/community consortium, with modest per-unit economics and limited ARPU.

Name

MTC Global®

Legal name

Management Teachers Consortium-Global (MTC Global)

Website

https://mtcglobal.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MTC Global® is a Bangalore-based non-profit trust and global think tank in management education, serving 30,000+ professionals, 250+ B-Schools, and institutions across 50+ countries through certifications, summits, journals, and policy partnerships with the UN Global Compact and World Bank.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management Education Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (813920), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

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Core LMS Platforms (Academic & Corporate)

Education/Education Technology (EdTech) & Digital Learning/Learning Management Systems (LMS) & Learning Experience Platforms (LXP)

Keywords

• Management education services
• Teacher certification programs
• Educational consortium
• Institutional accreditation
• Professional membership services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Institutional Membership: Institutions pay membership fees to join MTC Global network and access benefits including knowledge sharing, recruitment services, and networking opportunities.
2. Individual Membership: Individual educators and professionals pay membership fees for access to resources, certification programs, and community benefits.
3. Leadership Institute Certifications: Short certification courses (1 month) at INR 3000/USD 200 and medium duration courses (3 months) at INR 10,000/USD 500. Offers professional development programs in management and various specializations.
4. Book Sales and Publications: Sale of published books on management education topics. Prices range from INR 350-725 per book.
5. Event Sponsorship and Partnerships: Organizations sponsor awards and conventions with categories: Main Sponsor (Rs. 25,000), Co-Sponsor (Rs. 15,000), Supporting Sponsor (Rs. 10,000).
6. Event Registration Fees: Registration fees for annual conventions: Corporate/Industry Rs. 2,500, Academicians Rs. 1,500, Students Rs. 300, MTC members/Research Scholars Rs. 1,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

MTC Global® is a non-profit trust that functions as a global think tank and consortium for management education, offering the Certified Management Teacher (CMT) credential, corporate and institutional certification programs, and membership services for management educators and B-Schools. It delivers these offerings through institutional memberships, individual memberships, corporate certification engagements, and an online knowledge-sharing platform (Knowledge Cafe / MTCGLI.net) that connects educators, institutions, and corporate professionals.

Product overview

MTC Global operates as a unified global platform and apex advisory body in higher education/management education, offering a portfolio of certification and educational programs. The core platform (MTC Global) connects Business Schools, faculty, students, industry, and governments worldwide. Under its umbrella, it operates the MTC Global Leadership Institute (mtcgli.net) offering career-oriented certification courses; the Certified Management Teacher (CMT) program for educator certification; Corporate Certification Program (CCP) for professional credentials; Diploma in Human Rights in Management Education (DHRME) as its flagship diploma; Value Added Programs for campus delivery; and the Award for Excellence program. Additional offerings include Knowledge Café, ENTREPOWER entrepreneurship initiative, Campus Ambassador Program, MDP Centre for corporate training, annual Sankalp Convention, and World Edu Summit. The MTC Global Journal and published edited books support the research mission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MTC Global Leadership Institute: Leadership institute offering micro-credentials, certification programs in online, offline and blended learning modes. Website: www.mtcgli.net
• Knowledge Café
• ENTREPOWER
• MTC Global Award for Excellence
• Certified Management Teacher (CMT)
• Sankalp

Products and services

• CMT (Certified Management Teacher) Certification

Quantifiable outcome

• 30,000+ professionals connected globally
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• United Nations Global CompactcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMTC Global is a participant in the UN Global Compact Program, committing to CSR initiatives and human development aligned with UN guidelines. This partnership enables the organization to promote concepts like Human Rights in Management Education.
• World Bank (HEQEP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMTC Global partnered with World Bank Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP) from 2016-18, supporting quality improvement initiatives in higher education.
• ITM Group of InstitutionsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMain sponsor for MTC Global Award for Excellence 2015. Provided major sponsorship support for award ceremony and recognition programs.
• PES UniversitymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupport sponsor for MTC Global Award for Excellence 2015. Partnered in award ceremony and recognition activities.
• Kensho Information Technology SolutionsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Main Sponsor for MTC Global Award for Excellence 2012 based in Bangalore.
• Clockwork AcademyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-sponsor for MTC Global Award for Excellence 2012 based in Bangalore.
• University Grants Commission BangladeshmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsored 12-day Quality Assurance in Higher Education program for Bangladesh delegates hosted by MTC Global in Bangalore from 5th Oct to 16th Oct 2015.
• VIT University, JaipurmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHost venue for Sankalp-2012 annual convention. MTC Global Jaipur Chapter organized the event at VIT University.
• New Horizon College of Engineering, BangaloremajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHost venue for Sankalp-2015 annual convention, the 5th Annual Global Convention and Top 10 Thinkers Felicitation.
• Indus Business Academy, BangaloremajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHost venue for Sankalp-2014 annual convention, the 4th Annual Convention and Top 10 Thinkers felicitation.
• Aravali Gurukul Ashram, JodhpurminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJoint host for Sankalp-2013 convention with MTC Global focused on 'Envisioning Management Education for the Future'.
• Employability Times and BST CampusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMTC Global served as Advocacy Partner for Campus Innovation Award-2012 instituted by Employability Times and BST Campus.
• Dr. D.Y. Patil B School, PunemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHost venue for 15th World Edu Summit scheduled for 13th September 2025 on theme 'Fostering Human Creativity and Critical Thinking in the Age of AI'.
• Dr. Mahesh K. KarajgikarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGeneral Manager of Waleed Pharmacy & Stores LLC, Muscat, Oman, sponsored INR 20,000 for MTC Global Award for Excellence 2013 and sponsored the Knowledge Cafe website.
• 20+ Strategic Associations WorldwidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMTC Global has established over 20 strategic associations across the world for knowledge sharing and collaboration in management education.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• upGrad: India-based EdTech company delivering online management and technology programs in partnership with universities. Not a membership body, but operates in the same management-education delivery space and at much greater scale.
• Emeritus: Global online education provider partnering with top business schools to deliver certificate and executive programs. Competes for the same B-School audience and corporate training budgets as MTC Global's Leadership Institute.
• CII (Confederation of Indian Industry): India's largest industry chamber, with an education vertical that engages with B-Schools and skill development. CII is broader than MTC Global but operates in overlapping territory around industry-academia partnership.

Direct peers

• AACSB International: Global accreditation body and membership association for business schools. AACSB connects 1,000+ member institutions and engages in quality standards, faculty development, and thought leadership — the closest functional analog to MTC Global at a global scale.
• AMBA (Association of MBAs): UK-based accreditation body for MBA, DBA, and MBM programs. AMBA accredits programs, runs the AMBA & BGA Excellence Conference, and serves a global network of business schools — closely aligned with MTC Global's accreditation-adjacent mission.
• GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council): Owner of the GMAT exam and a membership organization for graduate management education. GMAC serves a similar ecosystem of B-Schools, faculty, and prospective students with assessments, research, and events.
• EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development): Europe-based membership network and EQUIS accreditation provider for management education institutions. EFMD operates member services, peer learning, and quality programs for business schools, directly comparable to MTC Global's consortium model.
• AIMA (All India Management Association): India's apex body for the management profession, running the MAT exam, management events, training programs, and member services. AIMA is the most direct domestic peer given similar member base and management-education focus.

Others

• NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India): Indian government policy think tank — MTC Global is registered with NITI Aayog and partners around higher education policy. Not a competitor but an ecosystem participant that influences the same policy agenda.

Emerging players

• EDAMBA (European Doctoral Programmes in Management and Business Administration): European consortium of doctoral programs in management, focused on academic collaboration and research development. Smaller in scope than MTC Global but operates a similar membership/academic network model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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