Athena School of Management

Founded in 2012, Athena School of Management stands out as one of the premier private business schools in India. It has garnered accreditation and recognition from numerous national and international organizations, such as the UN Global Compact, FCU, Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, Business Graduate Association, and Association of Indian Management Schools. The School provides five postgraduate programs in the Management field.

Athena School of Management employs the Socrates teaching methodology, where 20% of the total sessions are delivered by faculty, while 80% consist of interactive sessions, debates, and discussions. This approach equips students to tackle real-world business situations that require timely decision-making. Additionally, the School engages students in community and vocational services to enhance their understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility in business.

To qualify for admission to the courses offered by this School, candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in any discipline. Admission to all programs at Athena School of Management is contingent upon a candidate's performance in NMAT or GMAT. Shortlisted candidates must also participate in a Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) round. Aspirants can apply either offline or online, providing the necessary information.

The School offers five postgraduate programs in the Management stream, including PGPM, GMP France, GMP US, Luxury Management, and Global EMBA. These programs span two years. While all courses are available in full-time mode, the Global EMBA is a part-time program, with classes held three days a month (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). Below are some key highlights related to the courses at Athena School of Management:

• In the second year of the PGPM, the School introduces innovative subjects for students to select from, including Visual Merchandising, Risk Management, Lifestyle Design, Corporate Communications, Mass Affluence Dynamics, Situational Strategy & Awareness, and Product Delivery Management, among others.
• GMP France, GMP US, and Luxury Management are dual degree programs.
• In the GMP France program, students complete their first year at Athena School of Management and then proceed to the CNAM campus in Paris for their second year. During this program, students must complete three internships (two in India and one in France). Upon completion, they earn two qualifications: PGPM Global from Athena and a Masters in Management (MIM) from CNAM.
• For the Luxury Management program, students begin their first year at Athena School of Management and continue their second year at Rennes School of Business in France. By the end of the program, students are required to complete three internships (two in India and one in France), resulting in two qualifications upon completion: PGPM in Luxury Management from Athena and MSc in International Luxury & Brand Management from Rennes School of Business.
• Similarly, students undertake their first year of GMP US at Athena School of Management and then transition to the University at Albany School of Business in New York for their second year. By the end of the program, students must complete multiple internships, earning two qualifications upon completion: Global MBA from Athena and MBA from the University at Albany - State University of New York (SUNY).
• The Global EMBA is offered in collaboration with Kedge Business School. This program has been ranked 36^th worldwide and 4^th in France by the Financial Times Ranking (2018) and is accredited by AMBA. The program includes a one-week elective in Paris and a one-week specialization in either Paris or Shanghai.