Pathway admission · Program details
This is a two-stage pathway program: you start at IMT Ghaziabad in India, then transfer to complete your degree at Clarkson University.
Phase 1
IMT Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad, India
Phase 2
Clarkson University
Potsdam, United States
Begin with IMT Ghaziabad and take the next step towards your global career.
Total Duration
19 months
Subject to program
Two-Stage Pathway
Start at IMT Ghaziabad, finish at Clarkson University.
19-Month Program
Total program length across both phases.
Global Exposure
Study alongside an international cohort on your destination campus.
Career Growth
A recognized international degree designed to open more career options.
Recognized Degree
Your degree is awarded by Clarkson University.
Structured Support
A GCQ360 counsellor can guide you through admissions, visas, and documents.
August 2027
Available Intake(s)
MBA is a two-phase pathway leading to a qualification from Clarkson University in the United States. You begin with IMT Ghaziabad in India, then move to Potsdam to complete the programme. The full route takes 19 months. The programme focuses on Business Administration. Entry requires four-year bachelor's degree with minimum 60% marks, or a three-year bachelor's degree with minimum 60% from a university NAAC-rated A or higher within the last four years, with no more than 10 backlogs. English proficiency of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent is required. Intakes run in August 2027. Graduates typically target roles such as Consultant, Operations Manager, Project Manager.
Tuition is charged in two parts: about $5,150 for the India phase and about $25,850 for the abroad phase.
IMT Ghaziabad
7 months online with IMT Ghaziabad
On campus in United States
12 months at Clarkson University
Global exposure
Study alongside students from other countries.
Career growth
Build skills for roles in an international market.
This university has not published its own document list, so this is what a student going to United States is generally asked for. Confirm the exact list with the university.
Tuition Fee
$25,850
The university has not stated whether this figure is annual or for the full programme. We verify this on request before you apply.
Looking for living expenses, accommodation, scholarships, placements, or campus facilities? See the university page.
As of Aug 28, 2026, verify on the university’s site.
Begin at IMT Ghaziabad in India, then move to Clarkson University in the United States to finish your degree.
Start in India
Your first phase is completed at IMT Ghaziabad, so you begin studying before relocating.
Finish on campus
You transfer to Clarkson University in Potsdam to complete the programme in the United States.
Degree from Clarkson University
The degree is conferred by Clarkson University in the United States.
Lower first-phase cost
The India phase is charged at IMT Ghaziabad rates rather than US tuition.
Global Education Trust
Funding
Full tuition waiver
For students admitted to an accredited university program, based on financial need and merit.
Ohio University (Center for International Studies)
Funding
USD $9,500
Applicant in any CIS MA program; preference for OHIO undergraduate alumni.
US Department of State
Funding
USD Two years of graduate study support
Outstanding young people aiming for careers in the US Foreign Service; encourages minority group applications.
A four-year undergraduate degree is preferred, with at least 60 percent marks. Three-year degrees also need 60 percent, must be first-class distinction, and the awarding university must have held a NAAC rating of A or higher in the last four years. Up to 10 backlogs (ATKTs) are accepted.
TOEFL iBT 80 or above (not the home edition), IELTS 6.5 or above across all bands, PTE 56 or above, or Duolingo 115 or above.
Interactive lectures plus live sessions for academic queries online; the on-campus phase is classroom teaching with a thesis in the final semester.
A Professional Certificate in General Management from IMT Ghaziabad, and an MBA from Clarkson University, USA.
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