Thiagarajar School of Management (TSM) offers many courses in 2025 at PG, Diploma, and Doctoral levels. The courses include MBA, PGDM, PG-DSBA, PGCM+MS, and PhD. For PhD, students can choose from specialisations like Finance, Marketing, HR, Analytics, Operations, and IT. Interested and eligible students can apply for admission by visiting the official school website.
The Thiagarajar School of Management fee is different for each program. The MBA course has a total fee of INR 14.7 lakh. The PhD program costs INR 30,000 per year for the full-time. For the PGDM course, the academic fee is INR 12 lakh, which also covers tuition, books, study materials, a blazer, exam charges, and other expenses.
The MBA program at TSM teaches students the basics of management and also allows them to choose special areas to study more deeply. The main goal is to prepare young graduates who can quickly fit into the needs of companies and industries. At the same time, the program helps students grow into confident leaders who keep learning, think ahead, and make smart decisions at the right time.
Course | Duration | Total Fee (INR) |
MBA | 2 Years | 14.7 Lakh |
PGDM - TSM offers a 2-year PGDM program that helps students build strong skills in Management and Technology. The course is divided into 6 trimesters over 2 years, and students can take up to 4 years to finish if needed. The program helps students become skilled, responsible, and job-ready professionals for different careers.
PG-DSBA - TSM also offers a Post Graduate Diploma in Data Science and Business Analytics (PG-DSBA). This course is for fresh graduates and working people who want to grow in the field of Business Analytics. Students learn how to use data to solve real business problems with practical training. The program is linked with Madurai Kamaraj University, and students get a diploma from the University after completing it.
Course | Duration | Total Fee (INR) |
PGDM | 2 Years | 15.7 Lakh |
PG-DSBA | 1 Year | - |
Thiagarajar School of Management (TSM) provides students a chance to study in India and the US through a special 1+1 Dual Degree Program. Students can complete part of the course at TSM and then study in the USA at the University of Michigan–Dearborn or the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. After finishing, they will receive a Post Graduate Certificate in Management from TSM along with an MS degree from the US. This program is open to both freshers and working professionals and also gives a chance to explore global learning and career opportunities.
Course | Duration | Total Fee (INR) |
PGCM+MS | - | 33 Lakh - 38 Lakh |
The PhD program at Thiagarajar School of Management is affiliated with Alagappa University. TSM provides a PhD program in different fields like Finance, Marketing, HR, Analytics, Operations, IT, and other related fields. The duration of this program depends on the qualification of the student, like M.Phil. students can complete it in 2 years full-time or 3 years part-time, while PG holders need 3 years full-time or 4 years part-time. The maximum duration for this course is 5 years. For Indian students, the annual fee is INR 30,000 for full-time and INR 60,000 for part-time.
Course | Duration | Annual Fee (Part-time) | Annual Fee (Full-time) |
PhD | 2-5 Years | INR 60,000 | INR 30,000 |