XLRI Jamshedpur launches PGDM-International Specialization with US, French Institutions; Check Eligibility

For 2026–28 Batch, XLRI will offer nine International Specialization by partnering with four global universities.

XLRI – Xavier School of Management has announced the introduction of its PGDM (BM) Program with International Specialization Tracks in collaboration with universities from United States and France.

The program integrates XLRI’s rigorous first-year PGDM (BM) curriculum with advanced second-year specialization coursework delivered by global partner universities. Students successfully completing the program will be awarded XLRI’s PGDM (BM) degree along with a corresponding MS/MBA degree from partner university through credit-transfer system.

For the 2026–28 cohort, XLRI will offer nine International Specialization Tracks, collaborating with four globally acclaimed institutions:

George Washington Business School (George Washington University, USA)

– International Business

– Sports Management

– Business Analytics

– Project Management

Martin J. Whitman School of Management (Syracuse University, USA)

– Marketing (STEM)

Rutgers Business School (Rutgers University, USA)

– Healthcare Analytics & Intelligence

IAE Paris Sorbonne Business School (Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University, France)

– Healthcare Management

Each specialization comprises over 400 hours of domain-specific content, significantly surpassing the depth offered in traditional MBA specializations. Students will complete the first-year core curriculum at XLRI, followed by foundational second-year courses before moving to the partner university for their specialization coursework starting in the Fall semester.

Most tracks offered by XLRI’s U.S. partners are STEM-designated, enabling students to apply for OPT (Optional Practical Training) periods as per prevailing U.S. regulations. Students pursuing specializations at French partner institutions are eligible for a 12-month renewable residence/work permit under Indo-French mobility agreements.

Students selected for this program will have access to the full range of academic, career development at XLRI and at the respective partner universities, including career fairs and industry interactions. The credit-transfer structure and scholarship provisions offered by partner universities ensure that students can obtain two globally recognized degrees at significantly reduced overall costs.

Admissions for International Specialization Tracks follow same selection process as XLRI’s PGDM (BM) program. Applicants must have completed four years of full-time education after higher secondary (10+2+4 or equivalent). Applicants can indicate their preference for these specialization tracks through the XAT application form.