Rajagiri Business School (RBS) is a premium institution delivering exceptional management education and nurturing future business leaders with a social conscience. As a stand-alone management institute approved by AICTE, RBS offers two programmes: the two-year full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Management and the doctoral-equivalent Fellow Programme in Management. Being the only AACSB-accredited school in Kerala and among the 21 accredited institutions in India, we have carved a unique niche for ourselves. RBS's PGDM programme is also accredited by EFMD, making it the sole EFMD-accredited programme in Kerala and one of only three in India, showcasing our commitment to delivering globally recognized education.
Established in 2008 as part of Rajagiri Vidyapeetham, managed by the Catholic order of CMI priests, RBS upholds a legacy of academic repute and excellence. Our elite faculty members, have been drawn from premium institutions across India and the globe from where they have completed their PhD and post-graduation. Their guidance instils critical thinking, challenges conventions, and nurtures a global perspective in our students.
Located in the vicinity of Kochi's IT hub - Infopark and Smart City Kochi, RBS offers an advantageous environment for students to engage with industry professionals and build valuable connections. With a focus on experiential learning and social sensitivity, we prepare our students for success in the ever-evolving business landscape.
Accreditations, Accolades and Recognitions
a. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
The PGDM programme is a Full-Time programme approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the apex body governing the higher educational technical institutions in India.
b. National Board of Accreditation (NBA)
The PGDM programme of Rajagiri Business School has been accredited by NBA till June 2025.
c. National Institutional Ranking framework (NIRF)
The School has been ranked 83rd in the country, in the National Institutional Ranking framework (NIRF) by the Ministry of Education, Government of India in 2023.
d. Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
The PGDM programme of Rajagiri Business School has been accredited by ACBSP, which is a global business education accrediting body and the first organization to offer accreditation to all levels of collegiate business educational degree programs, from associate to doctoral.
e. Association to Advance Collegiate School of Business (AACSB)
Rajagiri Business School has got full accreditation by AACSB, a globally renowned accreditation agency for business schools in 2022 as a token of recognition for the quality of the higher education the School imparts to its students.
f. United Nation Principles in Responsible Management Education (UN PRME)
Rajagiri Business School has been a member of the prestigious UN PRME consortium for promoting ethical and responsible business management learning at the institution.
g. European Foundation for Management Education (EFMD)
The PGDM programme of RBS is accredited by European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), one of the highly reputed international accreditation agencies based in Belgium. nd first and only B School in Kerala to have been accredited by EFMD for the PGDM programme.
Courses and campuses
There are two campuses. Rajagiri Valley Campus hosts the Rajagiri Business School and Management Department of the College of Social Sciences. All the other departments of Rajagiri College of Social Sciences including Social Work, Psychology, Library and Information Sciences, Commerce, Computer Sciences, Bio-Sciences, and Live Labs are in the Hill Campus of Rajagiri.
The Rajagiri Business School offers Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), a two-year full-time program spread over six trimesters. The PGDM course is recognized and approved by the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) and is also equalized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) of UGC, Govt. of India with MBA. RBS also has the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM), the Doctoral level research programme.
The Department of Business Administration offers a two-year full-time MBA program and a two-year full-time MA-HRM program, both spread over four semesters leading to a Master Degree in Human Resources Management. School of Management is also the Ph.D. Research Centre of Mahatma Gandhi University.
Global Presence of Rajagiri Business School
Establishing vibrant academic tie-ups with leading universities all over the world has not only served to give students and Faculty members of both sides international exposure, but also facilitated in sharing of resources for faculty training, curriculum development, research, and consultancy. Rajagiri has working agreements (MOUs) with various universities in Malaysia, S.Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, Vietnam, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Laos, Thailand, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Kenya, and Somalia.
Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)
The Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) is a doctoral-level programme with the objective to transform the candidates into high-quality academicians, researchers, and management thinkers by providing an opportunity for interdisciplinary education and research in management. The candidates who complete the programme successfully are conferred the designation of "Fellow, Rajagiri Business School, Kochi". Our Fellows are expected to be specialists in their respective fields of research and capable of generating new knowledge that contributes to the development of management thinking and practice. The programme structure includes a significant component of training in research and teaching, facilitated by both in-house and visiting researchers. At the same time, their skills are enhanced by involving them in various professional and academic activities. RBS supports participation in national and international academic conferences and the publication of one's work in scholarly media. The candidate is expected to complete the programme in 5 years. Rajagiri Business School supports Research Fellowship to the candidates on monthly basis for 5 years. Besides RBS also provides research grants to attend conferences and purchase office stationery. Last but not least, RBS offers Visiting Scholar Program (VSP) for 10 months wherein candidates visit any reputed institute/university abroad for the specified period to strengthen their research work.
Diversity of Student Population in Rajagiri Business School
Before Corona Phase the approximate number of International students Inbound as a part of the Twinning and Dual Degree programs was up to 31 and the number of students from Rajagiri Business School who Visited Foreign Universities was around 43. After the Corona Phase, it is getting back on to the track. In recent years International Students from Belgium, Germany, Italy, Spain, France and South Korea visited Rajagiri Business School as part of their above-mentioned programs. International Students with Scholarships as the part of Study in India program from countries like Syria, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Benin Republic, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and Malawi have taken their Admissions in Both campuses.