The core program uniquely blends creativity with advanced analytics, preparing well-rounded professionals who can bridge strategy, innovation, and customer experience across global markets.
This specialisation offers depth through four high-impact super specialization tracks: Digital Marketing, Advertising and Branding, Retail and E-Commerce, and Luxury Marketing.
The curriculum places a strong emphasis on sales management, enabling students to master customer engagement, negotiation, and data-driven selling techniques. Graduates gain expertise across the entire marketing spectrum, from AI-powered analytics and global brand management to e-commerce optimisation and omni-channel strategy, making them ready for leadership roles that demand both creative vision and analytical rigour.
The Digital Marketing specialisation dives deep into the online ecosystem where brands and consumers connect, engage, and grow. It equips students with practical expertise in SEO, social media strategy, content marketing, digital advertising, web analytics, and influencer engagement. The program goes beyond tools and trends, helping students understand the psychology of digital consumers, data-driven storytelling, and campaign management across platforms like Google, Meta, and LinkedIn. Through a blend of strategy and execution, students learn to create impact in the fast-moving digital space.
Industry experts contribute to program delivery through
The Digital Marketing specialisation includes a mix of strategic and technology-driven marketing courses, such as
The curriculum balances theory with application, ensuring students graduate as creative yet analytical marketers ready to lead in the digital economy.
The Advertising and Branding specialisation at DBS Global University is designed for students who dream of shaping how the world sees, feels, and connects with brands. It blends creativity with strategy, teaching students how to build powerful brand identities and communicate them effectively through storytelling, media, and design. The program helps learners understand both the art and science behind impactful advertising, where consumer psychology, market insights, and digital innovation come together to create memorable brand experiences.
This specialisation focuses on developing a deep understanding of brand creation, positioning, and promotion in the digital age. Students explore how brands influence perception, how campaigns are conceptualised, and how advertising drives business outcomes. The program integrates brand strategy, creative communication, and digital media planning with a strong foundation in consumer behaviour and market research. With exposure to real campaigns, industry projects, and branding tools, students learn to create marketing narratives that stand out in a cluttered media environment.
The Advertising and Branding specialisation includes a rich mix of strategic, analytical, and creative courses, such as
The Retail and E-Commerce specialisation at DBS Global University is crafted for students who want to build careers at the intersection of business, consumer experience, and digital innovation. It focuses on how modern retail and online marketplaces operate, from strategy and supply chain to marketing and customer engagement. With a mix of technology, analytics, and real-world case studies, this program prepares students to manage brands, products, and platforms in a rapidly evolving retail ecosystem.
This specialisation gives students a strong understanding of both physical retail and digital commerce models. It covers everything from retail operations, merchandising, and category management to online business strategies, consumer analytics, and omni-channel retailing. Students learn how data, technology, and design thinking are reshaping how customers shop and how brands sell. The program is designed to build professionals who can optimise digital stores, manage supply chains, and deliver seamless customer experiences across touch points.
The Retail and E-Commerce specialisation includes courses that blend strategic and technological expertise, such as
Through a mix of case-based learning, simulations, and live projects, students graduate ready to innovate in both traditional and digital retail spaces, where technology meets consumer experience.
The Luxury Marketing specialisation at DBS Global University is designed for students who aspire to understand, build, and manage prestigious brands that define aspiration and exclusivity. This program delves into the unique world of luxury, where craftsmanship, storytelling, and experience matter more than price. It blends traditional marketing knowledge with insights into global luxury trends, consumer psychology, and digital influence, preparing students to shape brands that inspire desire and loyalty in an evolving marketplace.
Luxury Marketing at DBS Global University goes beyond conventional marketing. It focuses on what makes luxury brands timeless, heritage, creativity, and emotional connection. Students explore how luxury brands are positioned, priced, and communicated to global audiences, and how digital media and sustainability are reshaping the luxury business landscape. The program offers a global perspective on fashion, lifestyle, hospitality, and premium services while balancing brand strategy with experiential marketing.
The Luxury Marketing specialisation covers a mix of strategic, creative, and technology-led modules such as
Through immersive projects, experiential workshops, and exposure to luxury case studies, students graduate ready to lead, market, and innovate for the world’s most prestigious brands, where creativity meets exclusivity.
Salient Features
Career Opportunities
Program Structure
The structure below reflects the MBA framework as shared, with core management courses, communication and employability components, specialization baskets, and SAP / SAS enabled learning elements integrated across the program.
| Category | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PC | Financial Reporting and Analysis | 3 |
| PC | Marketing Strategy | 3 |
| PC | Managerial Economics & Business Environment | 3 |
| PC | Production & Operations Management | 3 |
| PC | Global Business | 3 |
| PC | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| SC | Business Communications | 3 |
| PC | Business Research and Statistics (Advance Spreadsheets) | 3 |
| SAP | 6* | |
| SAS | 6* | |
| Language Proficiency | 0* | |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
| Category | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PC | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| PC | Strategic Management (IIM-R) | 3 |
| PC | Business Laws | 3 |
| PE | Discipline Specific Electives - Major 1 | 3 |
| PE | Discipline Specific Electives -Minor-1 | 3 |
| PC | Principles of Management & Organizational Behaviour | 3 |
| SC | Employability Enhancement – I | 2 |
| PC | Business Analytics (Power BI) | 2 |
| SC | Quantitative Techniques & Logical Reasoning | 2 |
| PE | Discipline Specific Electives - Major 2 | 3 |
| PE | Discipline Specific Electives -Minor-2 | 3 |
| SAP | 6* | |
| SAS | 6* | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
| Category | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PC | Project Management (Jira) | 3 |
| PC | Internship or Consulting Project | 4 |
| SC | Employability Enhancement – II | 2 |
| PE | Discipline Specific Electives - Major 3 | 3 |
| SC | Discipline Specific Electives - Major 4 | 3 |
| PC | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 3 |
| PC | Employability Enhancement – III | 2 |
| PE | Discipline Specific Electives - Major 5 | 3 |
| PE | Discipline Specific Electives - Major 6 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 26 | |
| Category | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PE | Discipline Specific Electives - Major 7 | 2 |
| PE | Discipline Specific Electives - Major 8 | 2 |
| PE | Discipline Specific Electives - Major 9 | 2 |
| PC | Course of Independent Studies | 4 |
| PC | Professional Ethics (MOOC) | 2 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Students can build managerial depth through specialization baskets. The major progression establishes core functional identity, while later-stage options sharpen role readiness through niche, industry-linked choice clusters.
Core specialization progression
| Major 1 | Major 2 | Major 3 | Major 4 | Major 5 | Major 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Management and Strategy | Consumer Behaviour | Retail Marketing | Strategic Channel Management and Omni channel Distribution | Marketing of Services | AI and Generative Marketing |
Advanced choice clusters (Majors 7 to 9)
| Track / Choice | Major 7 | Major 8 | Major 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Marketing (DM) | Content Marketing | Search Engine Marketing and Optimization | Social media, Email, Mobile and Video Marketing |
| Luxury and Fashion (LF) | Luxury and Fashion Management | Consumer Behaviour and Brand Building in Luxury Fashion | Pricing, Distribution and Experiential Marketing |
| Advertisement & Brand Management (AB) | Advertising Management | Brand Management and Strategy | Integrated Marketing Communication |
| Retail & E-Commerce (RT) | Store location, design and Visual Merchandising | E-Commerce Infrastructure and Framework | Retail Store Operations & Mall Management |
The following future-skills micro-credentials are integral value-added learning layers that complement the courses already embedded in the MBA curriculum. These strengthen applied capability, digital readiness, analytical thinking, and employability across corporate, managerial, consulting, and entrepreneurial roles.
| Semester / Track | Aligned Course(s) | Micro-Credential **/ Value-Added Course* | How It Complements the Curriculum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Business Research and Statistics (Advance Spreadsheets); Financial Reporting and Analysis | Advanced Spreadsheeting with Excel * | Excel-based data handling, financial analysis, business calculations, and reporting discipline |
| Semester 1 | SAP | SAP ERP and Enterprise Process Orientation * | Foundational understanding of enterprise processes, cross-functional flow, and ERP logic |
| Semester 1 to 3 | SAS; Business Analytics; Advanced Business Analytics | SAS Visual Analytics and Analytical Foundations * | Analytics workflow exposure, data interpretation, and managerial insight generation |
| Semester 2 | Business Analytics (Power BI) | Power BI for Data Visualization * | Interactive dashboards, storytelling with data, KPI review, and management insight generation |
| Semester 2 | Strategic Management | Certificate from IIM Rohtak* | One-week residential program at IIM Rohtak |
| Semester 3 | Project Management (Jira); Internship or Consulting Project | Jira and Project Execution Tools * | Planning, workflow tracking, task management, and collaborative execution capability |
| Semester 3 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Internship / Consulting Project | Design Thinking, Consulting, and Venture Problem Solving ** | Structured problem solving, entrepreneurial thinking, and client-centred execution readiness |
| Across Finance Track | Corporate Finance and Valuation; International Finance; Tax Planning | Financial Modeling with Excel * | Business valuation, scenario analysis, forecasting, and finance-oriented spreadsheet modelling |
| Across Capital Market Basket | Capital Market and Mutual Funds; Securities Analysis and Portfolio Management; Wealth Management and Financial Planning | NISM Series XV: Research Analyst; NISM Series X-A: Investment Adviser; NISM Series VII: Securities Operations and Risk Management * | Capital market literacy, investor advisory readiness, compliance basics, and product understanding |
| Across Capital Market Basket | Capital Market and Mutual Funds; Derivatives; Fixed Income Securities and Alternative Investment Fund | NISM Series XII: Securities Markets Foundation; NISM Series V-A: Mutual Fund Distributors; NISM Series VIII: Equity Derivatives; NISM Series XVI: Commodity Derivatives * | Market instruments, trading basics, mutual fund advisory foundations, and derivatives awareness |
| Across Investment Banking Basket | Investment Banking Operations and Compliance; Private Equity and Venture Capital; M&A Modelling | Investment Banking Modelling and Deal Readiness ** | Transaction processes, compliance orientation, valuation logic, and deal execution exposure |
| Across FinTech Basket | CreditTech and Digital Lending Operations; WealthTech and Algorithmic Trading; FinTech Infrastructure, Blockchain and RegTech | Digital Payments and FinTech Applications ** | Payments ecosystem, digital lending logic, fintech infrastructure, platform understanding, and regulatory awareness |
| Across Marketing Track | AI and Generative Marketing; Marketing of Services; Retail Marketing | Meta Ads, Google Analytics, and AI Marketing Tools * | Campaign planning, digital measurement, content optimisation, and AI-enabled marketing execution |
| Across HR Track | HR Analytics and Metrics; Digital HR Transformation; L&D and Competency Mapping | HR Analytics and Digital HR Tools ** | Recruitment dashboards, HR metrics, digital HR systems, and workforce analytics |
| Across Business Analytics Track | Query and Reporting; Visual Business Analytics; Advanced Visual Business Analytics; Application of Machine Learning | Low-Code Analytics, Dashboarding, and Machine Learning Toolkit * | Data preparation, BI storytelling, predictive logic, and decision-support workflows |
| Across International Business Track | Global Trade Management; International Business Laws; Global Finance and Exchange Rates | Global Trade Documentation and Business Etiquette ** | Trade documentation, cross-border compliance, international professionalism, and global business readiness |
| Across Logistics & SCM Track | Supply Chain Analytics; Operations Strategy; Sustainable Supply Chain Management | ERP and Supply Chain Process Orientation ** | Process mapping, procurement flow, inventory logic, risk awareness, and supply chain control |
| Across Agri Business Track | Digital Transformation and Agri-Tech Innovation; Agribusiness Value Chain & Global Logistics | Agri-Tech and Digital Market Platforms ** | Agri-value-chain understanding, agri-tech exposure, and digitally enabled market access perspectives |
| Across Healthcare & Pharma Track | Digital Innovation in Healthcare; Healthcare Quality & Patient Safety Management | Healthcare Operations and Quality Tools ** | Healthcare process understanding, digital health orientation, service quality frameworks, and compliance awareness |
| Single asterisk (*) indicates micro-credentials for which industry-recognized certification may be provided along with the MBA degree in the courses marked accordingly. | |||
| Double asterisks (**) indicate experiential learning or value-added workshop components embedded alongside the aligned courses to strengthen applied learning. | |||
Fee Structure
| Fees | I Semester | II Semester | III Semester | IV Semester | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Fee | 50,000 | - | - | - | |
| Tuition Fee | 2,35,000 | 2,35,000 | 2,55,000 | 2,55,000 | |
| Compulsory value added program (CVA) | - | - | - | - | |
| Combo Scholarship (-) | - | - | - | - | |
| Total Academic Fee + CVA (After Combo Scholarship) | 2,85,000 | 2,35,000 | 2,35,000 | 2,55,000 | |
| International Tour & Education Immersions Charges | |||||
| One Week in Singapore / Dubai / Malaysia / Hong Kong / Thailand) | 85,000 |
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| Upto 02 months Immersion in Sigapore/ Hongkong/ Dubai with 12 Credits or 3-4 Week in Europe with upto 6 Credits | 6,80,000 | ||||
| Other Optional Value Added Program, students may combine with above mentioned programs | |||||
| SAP | SAS | ISCEA | One week IIM Rhotak residential
program (Business Strategy) |
Two months residential programs at NISM Academy Mumbai (stock Market/Investment Banking) |
Rs. 70,000/- for each value added program |
| Germany | USA | USA | India | India | - |
Scholarship
This scheme is applicable for all applicants of the MBA program at DBS Global University who have a valid qualifying exam score and have secured a pre-specified minimum percentage in graduation.
All such students will be eligible for scholarship in tuition fees for the entire program as per the following scheme:
For Applicants with a valid score in CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT (with min. 65% in graduation)
| CAT/XAT Percentile (More than) | 75 | 80 | 85 | 90 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 |
| MAT/CMAT Percentile (More than) | 90 | 95 | 97 | 98 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scholarship (as % of Tuition Fee) | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 90 |
25% Scholarship on tuition fees
Eligibility Criteria
To pursue this program student must have
Other Specialization
SAP Global Certifications are highly regarded in the industry and can significantly enhance your profile as an SAP consultant. Obtaining these certifications validates your expertise and proficiency in specific SAP modules, providing a competitive edge in the job market.
Global Recognition : Our MBA program is recognized globally for producing industry-ready leaders with SAP expertise.
Cutting-Edge Curriculum : Stay abreast of the latest developments in SAP with a curriculum designed in collaboration with industry experts.
Practical Learning : Gain hands-on experience through real-world simulations, case studies, and live projects.
Comprehensive SAP Modules: SAP MM, SD, FICO, SCM, SuccessFactors, SAC, and SAP ERPsim.
Industry-Relevant Electives:Customize your learning experience with elective courses aligned with emerging business trends.
International Experiences: Broaden your perspective with global study tours and collaborative projects.
For more information click - https://dgu.ac.in/sap
All students who opt for the international immersion program, undergo an intensive program in one of the major business hubs, (Singapore, Dubai or Malaysia).
In this one week immersion program, students are exposed to leading educational institutions, large financial corporations, trading hubs, & exposed to the international working environment. This helps immensely in broadening the perspectives and exposing the students to leading business methodologies in the world.
We are also going to offer Summer abroad, One year abroad and a Twin Degree Program.
This programme is aimed at creating a discipline of strategic thinking and strategic practice among the participants. Strategic thinking comprises making a set of integrated choices from alternatives under conditions of uncertainty. The programme will equip participants with knowledge and skills necessary for generating alternatives and making choices that would enable their organizations to achieve their business objectives. The experiential learning at 10 days of Residential Program at IIM helps students to learn and imbibe the IIM culture along with DBS.
This programme is offered with specific MBA specialization combination.
International Opportunities for Global Career Readiness
DBS Global University provides students with a wide range of opportunities to gain international exposure and enrich their academic journey through global learning experiences that combine international academics, industry exposure, and cross-cultural engagement. Through a strong network of 50+ academic partnerships across 20+ countries, the University offers multiple international pathways including Global Immersion Programs, Month Mobility Programs, Semester Abroad Programs with Credit Transfer, Articulation and Transfer Programs, Dual Degree Programs, and Global Progression Pathways. In addition to these mobility opportunities, students also benefit from international guest lectures, global masterclasses, academic bootcamps, and international events, delivered in collaboration with partner universities and global industry experts.
































































































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The MBA in Marketing is a specialised postgraduate program designed to develop strategic and digital marketing leaders. The curriculum focuses on consumer behaviour, market research, brand management, integrated marketing communication, and digital transformation, combining academic knowledge with real-world business applications.
DBS Global University offers multiple industry-focused combinations in MBA Marketing, including
These combinations provide students with certifications, global exposure, and leadership immersion opportunities.
To be eligible for the MBA in Marketing program, a student must have a minimum of 60% in graduation and appear for a national-level entrance examination, followed by an online interview and writing test. The final selection is based on a cumulative merit score that considers both academic performance and assessment results.
Yes, the program strongly emphasises experiential learning. Students gain hands-on experience through internships, live projects, case studies, industry simulations, and real-world marketing assignments, preparing them for practical challenges in the industry.
The program includes an integrated MarTech focus, covering tools and technologies such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, digital marketing platforms, and marketing automation systems, enabling students to make data-driven marketing decisions and stay ahead of industry trends.
After completing the program, students can pursue roles such as
These opportunities are available across diverse industries, including technology, retail, FMCG, education, e-commerce, and consulting.
DBS Global University offers a modern, industry-relevant curriculum, expert faculty, SAP certifications, global immersions, an IIM residential programme, and a strong practical learning approach. These advantages equip students with the skills and exposure required to succeed in today’s competitive marketing landscape.