MBA (Development Management)

Specializations are CSR & ESG Management or Sustainable Business Management and Livelihood & Social Entrepreneurship

MBA in Development Management with Specializations are CSR & ESG Management or Sustainable Business Management and Livelihood & Social Entrepreneurship


Our two-year, full-time MBA in Development Management equips students with the knowledge and skills required to effectively manage programmes across the development sector, including NGOs, CSR initiatives, sustainable businesses, social enterprises, and government programmes. In the second year, students may choose one of the specializations: CSR & ESG Management, Sustainable Business Management, Livelihood & Social Entrepreneurship. The curriculum integrates core management competencies with a strong focus on the Human Development Index (health, education, and standard of living) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Delivered by expert faculty and supported by state-of-the-art infrastructure and cutting-edge technology. The programme ensures a rigorous and industry-relevant learning experience. Graduates are well prepared for rewarding careers across development programme management, CSR and ESG leadership, sustainable business management, social entrepreneurship, and rural and inclusive marketing, both in India and abroad.



Ideal for those looking to create lasting change, this social impact MBA program empowers students to drive impactful, sustainable business solutions.

Programme Educational Objectives

PEO 1 To create student centric teaching - learning environment which prepare them to achieve their career goals
PEO 2 To select and apply suitable tools for decision making required for solving complex managerial problems
PEO 3 To organize various co-curricular and extracurricular activities to enhance students’ skills and hidden talents
PEO 4 To develop sound knowledge of the business processes and inculcate creativity and innovation in the workplace.
PEO 5 To produce industry ready graduates having utmost look for professional, personal and institutional integrity, social responsibility and continuous learning.
PEO 6 To collaborate with industry, social organizations and academic institutions for the development of students, institute and society at large
PEO 7 To develop professional, entrepreneurial skills and social awareness among students to mold them into a good citizen of our country.

Course Duration

2 Years

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Programme Outcome

(MBA in Development Management)

PO 1 Develop comprehensive perspective on achieving higher Human Development Index (HDI), pertinent Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and higher happiness index (HI) in the 21st century.
PO 2 Acquire knowledge, competencies, analytical and creative skills for problem solving and innovating to attain higher HDI, SDGs and happiness index (HI).
PO 3 Foster professionalism in CSOs, Organisations for development and not for profit, Framer producer organisations (FPOs), Micro and small businesses, Development missions of the government, CSR foundations, public systems and financial institutions.
PO 4 Obtain willingness and competencies to work in challenging geographies/contexts as it requires resilience, perseverance, emotional, social intelligence, and courage of conviction.

Programme Structure for MBA in Development Management

First Year

Term 1

  • Universal Human Values and Ethics
  • Indian and Global Economy
  • Principle of Management
  • Managerial Economics
  • Financial Management
  • Marketing Management
  • Society and Culture
  • Industrial Connect and Community Immersion (Field Component)

Term 2

  • Communication for Development & AI
  • Human Resource Management
  • Development Programme, Administration and Local Self Governance
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Statistics for Social Science Research
  • Gender Development and Child Rights

Term 3

  • Research Methods
  • Demography and Development
  • Management Information System and Coding
  • Operation Research
  • Business Analytics

Second Year

Core Courses

Term 4 (Core Courses (SBM))

  • Strategic Management
  • Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) and Legal Environment
  • SDG, Climate Change and Natural Resource Management (NRM)
  • Industrial Connect and Community Immersion (Field Component)

Term 5 (Core Courses (SBM))

  • Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Framework and Standards
  • Project Management
  • Urban Planning and Sustainable Cities

Term 6 (Core Courses (SBM))

  • Dissertation
  • Open Elective: Any 3 Credits SWAYAM Courses

Elective Courses

Electives for CEM

  • Displacement, Resettlement and Rehabilitation
  • AI, Innovative and Entrepreneurship
  • Management of FPO and NPO

Electives for CEM

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation
  • ESG Ratings & Methodology

Electives for CEM

  • WASH and Public Health Management

Electives for Sustainable Business Management

  • Environmental Laws and Policies
  • Enterprise Performance Management
  • Taxation and Legal Compliance

Electives for Sustainable Business Management

  • Supply Chain and Management
  • Financial Market, Services and Green Finance
  • Investment Analysis and Real Asset Management

Electives for Sustainable Business Management

  • Product, Brand Management & Digital Marketing

Electives for LSE

  • Livelihood policies, programs and ecosystem
  • Sustainable Livelihood and Climate change
  • Enterprise Planning and Business Models

Electives for LSE

  • Value chain development and Market Linkages
  • Financial Inclusion & Sustainability for Social Enterprises
  • AI, Innovative and Entrepreneurship

Electives for LSE

  • Action Research in Livelihood Programs & Impact Measurement & Scaling Strategies

*Open Electives (Any one) – a. Operation Management; b. Financial Markets and Services; c. Strategic Leadership & Team Building; d. Organisational Change and Development

Summer Training

As part of the MBA in Sustainable Development and Management, each student undertakes an immersive summer training of at least eight weeks with a leading organization, typically an NGO or a firm committed to social impact. This hands-on internship experience allows students to engage deeply in day-to-day operations, providing real-time exposure to organizational processes and management practices. The summer training helps students apply classroom learning practically, sharpening their managerial competencies and aligning their skills with career goals in social impact sectors. Upon completion, students showcase their insights and achievements through detailed reports and poster presentations, further reinforcing their readiness for impactful careers in NGO management and sustainable development.

Dissertation and Internship

Each student is required to submit a dissertation involving personal research in his/her area of interest. The dissertation includes a critical review of literature pertaining to the specific area of interest, data collection and analysis on the selected problem. The dissertation must be completed in the second year to qualify for the degree.

Eligibility Criteria for MBA Development Management

  • A Graduate from any discipline with 50% or above [45% or above for SC/ST/OBC/ EWS/ PwD] aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA.
  • Candidates in the final year of the bachelor's degree may also apply. If they would furnish evidence of meeting the minimum eligibility criteria by September'2025

Selection Procedure

The eligible candidates will be invited for the Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). Final selection of the candidate is based on his/her performance in the qualifying examination, score in CAT/ XAT/ NMAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/CUET-PG/ IIHMR-U MAT, Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI) as under:

CAT/ XAT/ NMAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ GPAT*/CUET-PG/IIHMR-U MAT 35
Qualification (Graduation Marks) 30
Group discussion 15
Personal interview 20
Maximum Marks 100

* More weightage will be given to national level entrance tests i.e. CAT/ XAT/ NMAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/GPAT/CUET-PG over IIHMR-U MAT at the sole discretion of the Admission committee
Candidates are required to bring their original documents at the time of GD/PI.

How To Apply

First Mover | Till 28th February 26 | Rs. 1000
Early Bird | Till 31st May 26 | Rs. 1500
Last Date | Till 31st July 26 | Rs. 2000
  • Registration Fee for IIHMR UMAT Examination - Rs. 500 only
  • Student will be allowed to take IIHMR UMAT maximum three times which includes first attempt in addition to two retake attempts. Fee of Rs. 500 will be applicable for each retake of IIHMR UMAT.
  • No Fee is applicable for rescheduling IIHMR UMAT or GD-PI
  • Registration fee for IIHMR UMAT as well as Application fee is not refundable under any circumstances

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