About International School of Business & Research
International School of Business and Research (ISBR) Bangalore is a private management institution located in Bangalore, Karnataka. Approved by AICTE and affiliated to Bangalore University, ISBR offers MBA and PGDM programmes with an intake of 180 students. ISBR is accredited by SAQS (South Asian Quality Assurance System) and is known for industry-integrated management education with a focus on international business, finance and analytics. The school's emphasis on global business exposure and research-based learning distinguishes it within Bangalore's management education landscape.
Admission is through KMAT Karnataka, CAT, MAT, XAT, GMAT or CMAT score. Apply at isbr.in.
Programmes Offered
| Programme | Duration | Intake | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGDM — Multiple specialisations | 2 years | 120 | CAT / MAT / XAT / GMAT / KMAT |
| MBA | 2 years | 60 | KMAT / CAT / MAT |
SAQS Accreditation and Research Focus
ISBR's SAQS (South Asian Quality Assurance System) accreditation is a regional business school quality recognition that places the institution among accredited South Asian management schools. The school's research publications, faculty-industry interaction programmes and case study development contribute to an academically rigorous management education that goes beyond classroom instruction. ISBR's International Business specialisation directly addresses Bangalore's role as India's most globally connected business city through IT service exports.
Bangalore Industry Access
ISBR's Bangalore location provides students with direct access to the city's corporate sector for internships, live projects and placement recruitment. Finance and analytics specialisations align with the growing demand from Bangalore's fintech companies, IT analytics divisions and management consulting firms establishing Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in the city. ISBR's SAQS accreditation supports international career applications and further studies abroad for graduates who complete the PGDM.
Career Scope
ISBR graduates access IT, financial services, consulting and international business roles through campus placement. The SAQS-accredited PGDM supports applications to international business schools for advanced management studies. KMAT Karnataka is the primary route for Karnataka domicile students targeting the MBA track alongside the PGDM programme.
ISBR's dual PGDM-MBA offering allows students to choose between the more flexible AICTE-approved PGDM and the university-degree MBA based on career goals and further education plans. The school's active industry mentorship programme pairs MBA students with Bangalore corporate professionals for guided career development throughout the two-year programme, creating employment pathways that extend beyond formal placement drives.