The Institute’s portfolio of long-term programmes is diverse, catering to the requirements of aspiring international business executives and mid-career professionals alike. These are:

• Two-year MBA (International Business) at New Delhi and Kolkata.
• Ph.D. (Management) Programme at Delhi and Kolkata.
• Ph.D. (Economics) Programme at Delhi and Kolkata.
• Two-year MA (Economics – Specialization in Trade and Finance) at New Delhi and Kolkata.
• Two years & six months MBA (International Business) Weekend at New Delhi and Kolkata.
• Executive Post Graduate Diploma in International Business at New Delhi and Kolkata.
• Executive Post Graduate Diploma in International Business (Hybrid) at Delhi.
• Executive Post Graduate Diploma in International Business (On-campus) at Delhi.
• Two Years MBA in International Businessi n collaboration with the Institute of Finance Management, Dar-es-Salaam,Tanzania
• Post Graduate Certificate Programme in International Business and Finance (Hybrid).
• Certificate Programme in Export Import Management.

IIFT offers flagship 2 years full-time MBA (IB); MBA Business Analytics; M.A. Economics; part-time Executive PGDM I Global HRM; part-time PGDM International Business at Delhi Campus; Doctoral PhD Programme; 5-year dual degree IPM programme at Kakinada campus among other management programmes. MBA (IB) at IIFT is considered as the best full-time MBA programme to gain expertise in foreign trade management. 

TWO-YEAR MBA (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS) - FULL TIME

Development in the international marketing on the one hand and the consequential impact of the same on India’s domestic market on the other, call for a professional approach and sensitivity to international business environment.  The MBA (International Business) is a foundational course for developing a competent cadre of business executives to meet the country’s growing requirements for training personnel in the field of international management. MBA (IB) is a six trimester general management programme with a focus on international business.  The programme aims at providing a comprehensive coverage incorporating all the important areas and disciplines relevant to international business activities.  The syllabi for MBA (IB) compares favorably with the syllabi of some of the world’s best International Business Schools.

TWO YEAR SIX MONTHS MBA (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS)– WEEKENDS

With the introduction of weekend MBA (International Business) programme, IIFT added a new dimension to its role in the field of professional education by making available to working executives the Institute’s well established MBA (IB) programme in the weekends.  This programme is a replica of the day programme in term of course contents.

MBA in INTERNARTIONAL BUSINESS (ONLINE)

The MBA-IB (Online) Programme is a two year curriculum designed for working professionals who intend to augment their business acumen without taking a career break. The teaching pedagogy of the course involves interactive virtual sessions closely mimicking the classroom experience, live industry interaction, and collaboration of industry -academia for dynamic problem solving. To facilitate holistic learning, case study and problem-solving-based approaches are preferred, frequented by classroom interaction and discussions.

MBA (BUSINESS ANALYTICS)

Analytics and Artificial Intelligence are now widely used in all areas of a business. Organizations today operate in a dynamic business environment, which means they must respond to changing client needs. Companies seek to delve into not only current information about their customers, goods, services, and business processes, but also historical data about their prior performances to gain insights and learn about previous trends and patterns. As a result, numerous sectors have adopted business analytics market software and solutions to analyze such trends, uncover new business possibilities, and design plans based on fresh insights. The two-year MBA (Business Analytics) is a degree programme offered by the Institute, admission to which is made on the basis of a competitive examination. Its focus is to familiarize the students with the increasing role of data and the insight it brings to decision-making at different levels of organizations.

MBA (International Business): Eligibility 

Recognized Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years’ duration in any of the disciplines with minimum 50% marks [45% in case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons with Disability (PWD) categories]. Candidates appearing for a qualifying examination can also apply subject to submission of proof of requisite qualification by October 31, 2025. No age limit. 

Mode of Admission

• For short-listing/selecting the candidates, IIFT will use score of CAT 2024 and other defined parameters.
• Shortlisted candidates on the basis of CAT 2024 Score & other parameters will be called for second round of the admission process consisting of Group Discussion and Personal Interview. 

Kindly Note

SC/ST/PWD/OBC-NCL/GeneralEWS/Kashmiri Migrants candidates have to upload the requisite category certificate, as applicable in the central government Institutes with the Application Form. Category once filled by the candidate in his/her online application form, will not be changed under any circumstances.

MBA (International Business)

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) successfully concluded Final Placements for the 2022 - 24 batch of its Flagship MBA (IB) Program. The placement cycle saw participation from 120 reputed recruiters across diverse domains and industries. It witnessed an average CTC of ₹27.3 Lakhs per annum and the median CTC stood at ₹25.0 Lakhs per annum. The highest international CTC offer stood at ₹85.40 Lakhs per annum, while the highest domestic CTC stood at ₹75.6 Lakhs per annum.

Summer Internship Placements

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) concluded Summer Internship Placements for the 2023-25 batch of its Flagship MBA (IB) Program. The placement cycle saw participation from 102 reputed recruiters across diverse domains and industries. This season witnessed an average stipend of ₹2.67 Lakhs and a median stipend at ₹2.50 Lakhs for a duration of 2 months. The highest stipend offered stood at a whopping ₹4.50 Lakhs, with more than 50 offers being offered above ₹4.00 Lakhs.

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) in New Delhi offers an MBA in Business Analytics, with competitive cut-offs for applicants. For admission through the Common Admission Test (CAT), candidates are typically required to have a minimum percentile of 90%. Those applying with the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) are expected to achieve a score of 750 out of 800. These high standards reflect IIFT’s commitment to selecting candidates with strong analytical and quantitative skills for its prestigious Business Analytics program.

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), a deemed-to-be university closely associated with the Ministry of Commerce, holds prestigious recognition for its quality. Accredited with an 'A Grade' by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), IIFT has been ranked #15 among the top 125 management institutes in the NIRF Rankings 2024 by the Government of India. Additionally, it has achieved the #9 position in the MBAUniverse.com B-School Rankings 2024. In LinkedIn’s Top 100 MBA 2024 list, IIFT New Delhi stands out globally as the #1 B-school for Networking—a critical parameter in the rankings.

SCHOLARSHIPS

New Scholarship Scheme (NSS)

The Institute offers a Scholarship on the basis of Merit-cum-Means. Under this scheme, 20% of the tuition fee of the program will be disbursed to 10% of admitted students in all Full-time/Regular programs offered by IIFT. The scholarship is granted on completion of every trimester/semester. Any student whose family income is less than Rs.8.00 lakh p.a. can apply under this scheme. The upper ceiling of Rs. 8.00 lakhs is subject to revision.

Scholarships Offered by the Government of India

The government of India offers various central and state-level scholarships to students. Complete details about the available scholarships and the process for applying for those scholarships are available on the National Scholarship Portal (https://scholarships.gov.in). As of now, following
central scholarships are available for Full-Time MBA (IB) and (BA) students of IIFT through the NSP portal:

1. Scholarship For Top-Class Education For Students With Disabilities
2. Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship For Professional And Technical Courses CS for minorities category Students
3. Central Sector Scholarship of Top Class Education For SC category Students
4. PM Yasasvi Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education In College For OBC, EBC, and DNT Students
5. National Fellowship And Scholarship For Higher Education of ST category Students

Other Scholarships

Exim Bank had instituted a scholarship for reserved category (SC/ST) students at IIFT in 1985. The amount of scholarship that is given to the topper among the reserved category (SC/ST) students in IIFT, is equivalent to the tuition fees paid by the reserved category student in the first year of the two-year Full-Time MBA (International Business) Programme, subject to a ceiling of Rs. 3.50 lakh.