MBA+ (Industry Integrated Leadership Programme)

Program Overview

The MBA+ program at CGC University, Mohali is designed to go beyond conventional management education. The program combines academic learning with strong industry exposure, leadership mentoring, and real-world business engagement.

Through this industry-integrated leadership programme, students at CGC University, Mohali experience classroom learning alongside practical industry participation throughout their two-year MBA journey. The curriculum focuses on developing strategic thinking, leadership capabilities, and decision-making skills required in modern business environments.

Program Philosophy

The MBA+ program is built on three core principles:

Knowledge builds understanding
 Students gain strong conceptual foundations in management, finance, marketing, and business strategy.

Exposure builds perspective
 Regular industry interaction, real business projects, and professional mentorship help broaden practical perspectives.

Responsibility builds judgement
 Students develop decision-making and leadership abilities through simulations, case studies, and real-world assignments.

The Four Pillars of MBA+

Executive Mentorship Council

Students receive mentorship from senior industry leaders throughout the program. This includes boardroom discussions, business simulations, and live case analysis to develop leadership perspectives.

Live Enterprise Engagement

Students work on real-time business projects for partner organizations in areas such as market expansion, operational efficiency, financial analysis, strategy development, and technology transformation.

Applied Case & Decision Laboratory

Through business simulations, negotiation exercises, and crisis management scenarios, students strengthen their analytical thinking and decision-making capabilities.

Industry Participation & On-Roll Training

Students who qualify the corporate selection process receive long-duration internships, consulting assignments, and functional industry roles during the program.

Eligibility

All those candidates who have passed 10+2 or its equivalent examination in any stream from any Board recognised or established by Central/State Government through a legislation and member of Council of School Education (COBSE) with at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidate belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying examination from any recognised board. 

Or 

Matriculation examination with three years Diploma in any Trade from any State Board of Technical Education / University, or Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology, Longowal with at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidate belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying examination from any recognised board.

Key Advantages

• Monthly stipend of ₹25,000 – ₹30,000 during the program
  • Pre-placement opportunities starting from Semester II
  • Paid internships covering up to 60–70% of MBA tuition fees
   • Strong industry exposure through live projects and mentorship
   • Hands-on business learning through real enterprise engagement

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the MBA+ program can pursue careers in multiple business domains such as:

• Business Consulting
  • Financial Management
  • Marketing & Brand Strategy
   • Operations & Supply Chain
   • Business Analytics
   • Corporate Strategy & Leadership Roles

Why Study at CGC University, Mohali?

• NAAC A+ Accredited University
  • Strong industry-academia collaborations
  • Modern campus infrastructure
   • Industry-integrated curriculum
   • Over 25 years of educational excellence
  Note :The views expressed in this article are that of the CGC University, Mohali and do not reflect/represent those of Shiksha