International Immersion
Pioneered in India for the one-year MBA by IIM Bangalore is the International Immersion module. During Term III, students get an opportunity to learn about an increasingly globalized economic environment by visiting foreign partner school.
International Immersion 2025
At IIMB, building strong connections with the world’s leading business schools is a priority to ensure that students emerge as global leaders, ready to make an impact on the international stage. The EPGP cohort embarked on a transformative journey as part of the International Immersion experience, with a curriculum designed to broaden their understanding of economic, political, social, and cultural dynamics through a global lens.
The first batch of EPGP students traveled to the Berlin and Madrid campuses of ESCP Business School. Another batch headed to Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management and the third batch embarked on their immersion to WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management in Germany.
EPGP students at Nova SBE, Portugal: Exploring Strategy, Innovation, and Sustainability
The second week expanded the immersion with sessions on corporate strategy, leadership, innovation ecosystems, and sustainability
The second week of the International Immersion at Nova School of Business & Economics (Nova SBE), Lisbon, deepened the cohort’s exposure to cutting-edge themes in Artificial Intelligence, organisational memory, leadership, innovation ecosystems, and ethical business practices. Accompanied by Prof. Jayadev M., Finance & Accounting area, IIMB, the students explored how global business theories intersect with technology, strategy, and sustainability in a rapidly evolving world.
Madrid Immersion Highlights: EPGP ’26 at ESCP Business School
Week 2 spotlighted Spain’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, marketing insights, and the future of leadership in a technology-driven world
The second week of the EPGP international immersion unfolded in Madrid, accompanied by Prof. Amar Sapra, Chairperson, EPGP, offering participants a deep dive into Spain’s entrepreneurial landscape, its marketing and business practices, and its role as a bridge between Europe and Latin America. Through a series of faculty-led sessions, company visits, and cultural experiences, the week combined academic rigor with practical insights and global perspectives.
Reflections from Berlin: EPGP ’26 immersion at ESCP Business School
Week 1 offered an intimate understanding of German economic and entrepreneurial advancements
The first week of the EPGP international immersion at ESCP Berlin unfolded as a rich on-the-ground education in the economic, political and entrepreneurial advancements of Germany. With the help of a cadre of native coordinators from Berlin and a diverse group of travel companions that included Prof. Ludvig Levasseur, Entrepreneurship area, IIMB, the visit helped develop an intimate understanding of Germany’s advanced and emerging markets and drew meaningful connections to India and the wider global context.
EPGP students begin International Immersion at Nova SBE, Portugal
The first three days featured sessions on international trade, macroeconomics, and Portugal’s growth outlook
Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP) International Immersion Programme at Nova School of Business & Economics, Portugal, opened with an engaging mix of academic insights and industry experiences. A batch of EPGP students, accompanied by Prof. Abhoy K Ojha, OB&HRM area, began their journey by exploring global business theories, macroeconomic frameworks, and the Portuguese outlook on growth and innovation.
