Indo-German Dual MBA

A German MBA built in the Indian workplace, not just the classrooms

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Partner Organisations

The program is designed around one central philosophy - management capability develops most powerfully when learning and business practice evolve together. What makes the program distinctive is the active role of partner organisations. Partner organisations include:

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02 Hafele
03 IHCL
04 Lufthansa
05 Among Others

The Indo-German Dual MBA

Where German Academic Excellence Meets the Indian Workplace

For over three decades, the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) has been delivering management education based on the German Dual Education model, where academic learning is integrated with structured corporate practice in German organisations. The programs are being conducted through its division, the Indo-German Training Centre (IGTC).

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In 2026, this experience and expertise evolves into the Indo-German Dual MBA: a collaborative program combining German academic excellence with workplace-based learning in India. The academic responsibility for the program rests with the Center for Advanced Studies of the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW CAS), Germany while IGCC | IGTC facilitates India-based learning and corporate integration.

Organisations become active partners in the learning journey by providing structured workplace exposure, mentoring and business context, while DHBW CAS ensures academic rigour, curriculum quality and internationally recognised degree outcomes. Dual learners continue training or working while studying, thus applying concepts directly to organisational challenges and completing research-based consulting projects within their company environment, while pursuing academic requirements at IGTC, Mumbai and DHBW CAS.

This creates a powerful ecosystem where companies in India and a German university jointly contribute to talent development. The result is a globally recognised MBA that combines academic rigour with industry relevance and exposure to German culture, without requiring full relocation or the cost of a traditional international MBA program.

Indo-German Dual MBA

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About Program

A Collaborative Indo-German Academic Pathway

A Structured, Dual-Location, Dual-Education Learning Model

Anchored in the German dual education philosophy, integrating academic depth with industry relevance. The IGTC - DHBW MBA program is being built as A value-added service to strengthen Indo-German member companies. A high-quality solution to retain talent and to create a pipeline of Indo-German business leaders with authenticity, integrity and academic excellence.

Who Is This Program For?

  • icon-list Graduate trainees
  • icon-list Early-career managers
  • icon-list High-potential employees
  • icon-list Talent identified for leadership development

Why This Model Works

  • icon-list Built on the German Dual Education System — learning integrated directly into the workplace
  • icon-list MBA awarded by DHBW CAS, a German state university — globally recognised credential
  • icon-list International academic exposure with minimal career disruption and stronger ROI than traditional international MBAs
Next Batch Start
Sep 2026
Program Duration
21 Months
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Program Structure

Learning Framework For Students

Program Timeline

Built Across India and Germany. Integrated Through Industry

Embedded in business realities, operational challenges, practical implementation and applied innovation.

  • Duration: 21 Months
  • Total Credits: 90 ECTS
  • Degree: Master of Business Administration (MBA), DHBW CAS, Germany

Phase 1

IGTC, India (9 Months | 45 Credits)

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Phase 2

DHBW, Germany (1 Year | 45 Credits)

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Indo-German Training Centre

Sep–May (9 months - Pathway Program at IGTC):

  • 1 month of academic lectures at IGTC * 3 times
  • 2 months of practical training at company * 3 times
Outcome: Pathway Program Examinations at IGTC

Dual learners engage in structured corporate immersion while attending focused classroom modules delivered by experienced practitioners and senior faculty.

Modules delivered in India are aligned with DHBW’s academic framework and form an integral part of the overall program structure. Credits earned will be recognised by DHBW CAS, Germany.

Duale Hochschule Baden Wuerttemberg

Jun-Jul: 1.5 months academic block at DHBW in Germany

Aug-Sep: Research paper & training at company

Oct-May: Master’s thesis & application at company

Outcome: MBA Degree by DHBW CAS, Germany

DHBW strongly emphasises communication, leadership, self-management, interdisciplinary skills, AI readiness, collaboration, innovation mindset.

Students are formally supervised under DHBW guidelines and complete academic requirements under German university standards. The final degree is awarded based on academic evaluation by DHBW CAS, Germany.

Program Curriculum

Structured Curriculum with Academic Modules of Global Industry Relevance

Modules taught at IGTC (45 ECTS)

  • Decision based Business Economics
  • Economic Framework on Managerial decisions
  • Applied Research Methods (MBA)
  • Marketing & Sales Management
  • Finance & Financial Accounting
  • Supply Chain Management & Internal Accounting
  • Human Resource Management & Organisational Design
  • Legal Framework of Business Administration
  • Business Simulation: Strategic Management & Decisions

Practical Training at Partner Company

Modules taught at DHBW CAS (20 ECTS)

  • Interdisciplinary Competencies
      1. Effective communication
        Team & change management
        Personal development
        Intercultural skills

    The “Interdisciplinary Competencies” module won the Future Skills Award 2024.

  • Leadership, Organisational Behaviour & Ethics
  • Entrepreneurial Innovation, Creation & Growth
  • AI Management / Applications of Artificial Intelligence

Company Visits + Cultural immersion

Research Project (5 ECTS) +
Master’s Thesis (20 ECTS)

Company-guided consulting and innovation projects that solves a strategic business problem and contributes measurable improvements to the organisation

Illustrative Themes:

  • Artificial Intelligence in Internal Auditing
  • Cross-Industry Customer Acquisition Strategies
  • Digital Sovereignty Strategies
  • Employer Branding & Talent Retention
  • Organization Culture in the Context of Digital Transformation
  • Risk Management in Strategic Procurement
  • Succession Planning for Family Businesses

Program Fee

Exceptional Academic Value at a Competitive Cost. Delivered with the academic excellence of a German state university and the industry relevance of IGTC.

IGTC Mumbai, India

IGTC Tuition fee (45 credits)

INR 5,00,000/- + 18% Tax

Travel, accommodation etc. (if applicable) for India

Approx INR 2,00,000
DHBW CAS, Germany

DHBW Tuition fee (45 credits)

EUR 9500 (Tuition Fee) + EUR 528 (Service Fee)

Travel, accommodation, visa, insurance etc. for Germany

Approx EUR 3500
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For Companies Driving Global Business Growth

Through continuous exposure to the people, processes and products of the company, the Indo-German Dual MBA shapes professionals who seamlessly align with the organisation's culture, values and working style.

German Companies Entering India

Develop professionals who understand both Indian market realities and German business culture.

Indian Companies Building German Partnerships

Prepare future leaders to navigate German / EU markets, partnerships and joint ventures with confidence.

Existing Indo-German Member Companies

Transform high-potential employees into strategic problem-solvers through applied master's research.

MSMEs and Family Managed Businesses

Empower managerial capability to understand global business, while addressing succession and internationalisation focus.

Building the Next Generation of Indo-German Leaders

How do Partner Organisations actively co-create the learning journey?

  • Select a dual learner aligned with organisational and leadership requirements
  • Support IGTC in attracting a high-quality talent pool for their requirements
  • Offer financial assistance to the dual learner throughout the program
  • Provide a cross-functional business exposure and practical learning opportunities
  • Mentor and guide learners through real organisational challenges

Who is eligible for this program?

Mandatory Requirements

Admission to the programme requires corporate selection or nomination.

Academic Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a recognised university with 210 credits
4-year degrees accepted as 210 credits
3-year degrees accepted as 180 credits
(Additional 30 credits required)

Professional Requirement

1 year of professional engagement at the time of enrolment at DHBW CAS, Germany

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Need Guidance Choosing the Right Program?

Connect with our program team for personalised guidance aligned with your career goals.

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Why German dual MBA?

A Partnership Built on a Shared Vision

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A German State Government–Accredited MBA

MBA awarded by DHBW CAS, a German state university operating on the Dual Education System. The degree carries strong academic legitimacy and international recognition across global industries.

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Exclusive Access Through a Chamber-Led Pathway

Built on 35+ years of delivering the German Dual System in India through IGTC. The program is backed by deep relationships with IGCC member companies and a trusted Indo-German alumni ecosystem.

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Deep Industry Orientation — Not Found in Other MBAs

Learning is integrated directly into the workplace. Research projects are linked to real organisational challenges, with company-embedded consulting that contributes measurable improvements.

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Full Professional Immersion + Minimal Time Abroad

Designed for career continuity. Learners continue working in India throughout the program, with only ~1.5 months of onsite academic study in Germany.

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Competence Development and Employability

Develops Indo-German talent fluent in German structure and quality standards alongside Indian market realities. 83% of DHBW CAS alumni advance into greater professional responsibility post-program.*

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Flexibility and Choice for Partner Organizations

Organisations can nominate existing high-potential employees for structured leadership development, or onboard young graduates for direct immersion into business operations.

IGTC and DHBW CAS

A Program Designed for Depth and Commitment

The dual MBA balances organisational processes, ownership-based learning, and real decision-making environments, developing both competence and personality.

Dr. Joachim Frech
Professor
DHBW Center for Advanced Studies

The dual education model is built on the principle that students learn directly from their professional practice, reflect individually and collaboratively, deepen their understanding through academic frameworks, and apply their insights back into real organisational contexts. With a significant portion of the... read more

Radhieka R Mehta
Regional Director
Indo-German Chamber of Commerce

Every meaningful initiative moves through three phases – the dream, the design, and the delivery. With the signing of this agreement, we enter the delivery phase of our collaboration with a German university. The DHBW adds a globally recognized MBA degree to our... read more

Mr. Jan Noether
Director General
Indo-German Chamber of Commerce

This cooperation represents an important step in strengthening our continued commitment to building bridges between education and industry, and to enabling talent development models that are globally aligned yet locally relevant.  By combining structured academic learning with sustained industry engagement, this program... read more

FAQ’s

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the IGTC PGPBA a Degree or Diploma Course?

PGPBA Program offered by IGTC is a certificate course jointly awarded by the German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), Berlin and the Indo‐German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) recognized by German industry in India and Germany.

How does the IGTC PGPBA compare to a 2 year MBA?

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IGTC PGPBA Program is very similar to a 2 year MBA degree in terms of design, experience of faculty and delivery. Some comparative advantages are:

  • Our distinctive feature is the compulsory practical training/internship with leading Indo-German partner organizations. This engagement involves hands-on industry applications through on-the-job training, mentorship and live projects.
  • The program seamlessly integrates the strengths of theoretical and practical approaches, drawing inspiration from the German Dual System. Take advantage of top-notch management training through hands-on experience as Management Trainee-Interns at India's premier German corporations.
  • As a non-profit management training arm of the Indo German Chamber of Commerce, IGTC is able to extend deep value for its programs. The PGPBA cost is kept at INR 4,00,000 plus tax compared to expensive MBA degree

What is the Business Environment Germany?

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IGTC offers an optional 10-day study trip to Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg (DHBW) which hosts IGTC students and participating managers at their Karlsruhe campus, Germany. This exchange is a highlight of our PGPBA Programs as it not only promotes an understanding of Germany’s business culture and its people, but is packed with a good balance of business and social lessons from an intercultural perspective.

How do I apply?

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Application forms to be filled out online supported by required documents and an application fee of Rs.3000/- + 9% CGST + 9% SGST. Please contact IGTC via +91 7045360206 or email us at igtcprograms@indo-german.com for more details.

What are qualifications required for application?

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Graduates in any field (B.E./B.Tech./B.Com./B.M.S/B.M.M./B.SC/B.A.) with 0-5 years of work experience and over 50% aggregate marks are eligible to apply.

Will I be guaranteed placement after graduation in the same company I intern with?

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A placement opportunity with the training company is not a guarantee; but the internship could convert to a pre-placement offer subject to individual training performance and a job opening in the company.

What are the benefits of the German Dual System?

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The German Dual System in its purest form, the Dual System simply means ‘Learning by Doing’, it is widely practiced in Germany and several European countries. In IGTC this discipline fosters joint educational responsibility with the collaborating companies. Together, it creates a unique synergy between learning and working that instills the knowledge of business principles and the confidence to innovate and execute.

Can I pay the fees for the program in installments?

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The total fee to the program is Rs. 4,00,000 plus tax is payable in three installments as follows:
  • First installment: INR 50,000 + taxes (upon admission within 2 weeks)
  • Second installment: INR 1,50,000 + taxes (in June)
  • Third installment: INR 2,00,000 + taxes (in April - following year)

Can I withdraw my candidature?

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Fees paid is ron-refundable. No fees will be refund, if the candidature is withdrawn by the student

What is the DHBW Master program?

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IGTC is currently holding discussions with Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW), Center for Advanced Studies (CAS), Heilbronn to accept PGPBA students from IGTC into their Master’s in Business Management program. It is intended for those IGTC students who additionally aspire to gain an international experience, a higher education in business and a master’s degree at a renowned German institution. DHBW is one of the largest higher education institutions in the German Federal State of Baden-Wuerttemberg with 9 DHBW locations & 3 DHBW campuses, catering to approximately 34,000 students and over 9,000 corporate partners across all their Bachelors and master’s programs.

About IGCC

Backed by the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC)

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Established in 1956, the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) is India’s largest bi-national chamber and a cornerstone of Indo-German economic collaboration. As part of the global AHK network across 90+ countries, IGCC represents over 4,000+ member companies , giving Dual MBA learners access to a business ecosystem that most institutions can only talk about.

Why IGCC Matters for Your Career

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