Recognized as a social science research institute by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India, IFMR is approved as an institution of national importance by the Ministry of Finance. Faculty members at IFMR have worked and consulted with both national and international organizations. Students are too involved in these projects, ensuring continuous interactions with industry. IFMR is an approved institution by the University of Madras for pursuing Ph. D degree in Finance and Economics.

IFMR has close ties with IIBF and MMA, and research collaboration with the London School of Economics. IFMR has also recently entered into a comprehensive three year partnership with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to redesign its entire approach towards teaching and research in order to offer a world class solution to the students. We have about 40 students from the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard Business School, Sloan School of Management, Yale University etc. pursuing close to 20 research projects there by creating a very stimulating environment on campus.

IFMR’s Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program develops a unique perspective in the students by delivering a product of forty years of learning through consultancy, industry interaction and applied research, and aims at developing a holistic manager for the future. While PGDM in Financial Engineering (PGDM FE) that builds a strong quantitative orientation in finance, can be considered as an advanced finance program – highly recommended for those who are focused in pursuing a career in quantitative finance, the PGDM in Development and Sustainable Finance (PGDM DSF) prepares the students for a management career by providing a managerial orientation, the requisite skill sets to compete in the emerging environment, a holistic appreciation of all managerial functions, institutions, markets and society, blend of theory and practice with an emphasis on finance and economics.

IFMR’s PGDM program is the result of three decades of learning through consultancy, industry interaction and applied research. Over the years, it has been fine tuned to become a programme that addresses the needs of students and the industry. IFMR’s brings an emphasis on finance and research to the course, giving it an edge that few can bring. Several key partnerships with some of the leading academic institutions worldwide add to the global relevance of the course, offering students a stimulating, world-ready learning experience.

The program is holistically oriented to five I's:

International Outlook
Interpersonal skills
Integrated perspective
IT integration
Integrity

The heterogeneous mix of students, from different disciplines and regions, including students with work experience, brings multiple perspectives to classroom sessions. The emphasis is on learning from each other through discussions and by questioning key assumptions. The curriculum is unmatched in depth and breadth. It gives you a holistic view on general management practices so essential to success across fields and functions. You then have the freedom to pursue the specialization of your calling.