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Pune Institute of Business Management, Pune, India and University of Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA - Joint Degree Program (Global MBA) (Twining)
#201 - #250The Pune Institute of Business Management (PIBM), established in 2007 in Pune, India, has rapidly emerged as one of India’s Top Business Schools, known for its industry-oriented…
About Pune Institute of Business Management, Pune, India and University of Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA - Joint Degree Program (Global MBA) (Twining)
The Pune Institute of Business Management (PIBM), established in 2007 in Pune, India, has rapidly emerged as one of India’s Top Business Schools, known for its industry-oriented pedagogy and global academic collaborations. Complementing this legacy is the University of Bridgeport (UB), Connecticut, USA, founded in 1927, a renowned American Institution committed to innovation, diversity, and global education. Together, these Institutions offer an exceptional opportunity through the PIBM Global MBA, a Joint Degree Program designed to provide a world-class education experience across two continents. Located amidst the scenic Sahyadri Hills in Pune, a leading educational and corporate hub of India, PIBM hosts over 1,200 students and offers specializations in Marketing, Finance, HR, Analytics, FinTech, and more. PIBM’s pedagogy is rooted in practical exposure, with more than 750+ corporate partnerships, live projects, business simulations, and multiple industry certifications, including CFA, SAP, and Six Sigma. It has consistently ranked among the best Private B-schools in India, known for its employment-driven outcomes and strong alumni network across global corporations. The University of Bridgeport, situated along the Long Island Sound in the state of Connecticut, is a Private, Career-Oriented University with students from more than 80 countries. UB’s Ernest C. Trefz School of Business offers a dynamic MBA program accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The PIBM Global MBA Joint Degree Program is a structured two-year pathway that begins with the first year of core management and industry-immersive learning at PIBM, followed by the second year at the University of Bridgeport, where students complete the remainder of their MBA requirements with a global perspective. This integrated PIBM Degree program not only bridges Indian and American Business education models but also offers access to international internships, post-study work opportunities in the U.S., and a globally recognized qualification.
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Yes, the MBA – Global program is recognized as a STEM-designated degree.
Graduates of the PIBM Global MBA Joint Degree Program have access to diverse career prospects in both India and the USA. The program provides the opportunity to gain practical work experience in the USA under OPT, supported by comprehensive placement services and career guidance offered by both PIBM and the University of Bridgeport.
Yes, applicants with 15 years of formal education are eligible for admission into the program, provided all other academic and language requirements are satisfied.
To progress to the second year at the University of Bridgeport, students must complete 18 credits during the first year at PIBM and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 6.0/10.
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