Dr. Arijit Santikary
Director
Preparing students not only to enter careers, but to shape them through future-focused management education.
Dr. Arijit Santikary
At ASB, we prepare students not only to enter careers, but to shape them.
Welcome to Ashoka School of Business (ASB), Hyderabad. Our purpose is to develop future-ready professionals and responsible leaders through contemporary, industry-oriented management education.
Business is being reshaped by Artificial Intelligence, data analytics, FinTech, digital transformation, changing consumer behaviour and new business models. A management degree alone is no longer enough. Graduates must think critically, understand technology, solve business problems, communicate clearly, adapt continuously and lead with integrity. This reality guides our approach at ASB.
Our two-year PGDM programmes combine strong management fundamentals with specialisations aligned to emerging career opportunities. Students can pursue Marketing with Analytics, Finance with FinTech, Agri-Business Management, HR with Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, or Securities Market. The Securities Market programme provides progressive exposure to investments, market analysis, risk and financial decision-making. Funding and financial-support options are available to eligible students, subject to applicable terms and conditions.
Learning at ASB extends beyond the classroom. Business cases, simulations, live projects, certifications, workshops, mentoring and industry interactions help students apply concepts in practical settings. Executives in Residence, corporate engagements and leadership sessions bring current industry perspectives into the learning environment. Clubs, competitions, business events and student-led initiatives further develop teamwork, communication, responsibility and leadership.
Choosing a PGDM means choosing the environment that will shape two important years of professional development. At ASB, we want students to discover their strengths, build confidence and understand where they can create meaningful value. Hyderabad's strong technology, business and entrepreneurial ecosystem gives us an important setting in which to connect management education with the professional world.
Your future should not simply happen to you. You should be prepared to shape it. If you seek a future-focused PGDM that combines management knowledge, industry exposure, emerging technologies and leadership development, I invite you to explore ASB and begin that journey with us.
Welcome to ASB.
Dr. Arijit Santikary Director