Build AI products. Lead ventures.
A one-year PG Diploma in AI Product Management with a PGP in Startup Leadership. You learn product thinking, product design thinking and how AI has changed product innovation, in Gurgaon, with working CXOs and founders. Built for people who want to work in a founder's office or a family office, or start up on their own. The programme is also delivered in Bangalore by HCMX Business School, our campus partner.
What you will learn
Two credentials in one year, built around real products and real startups.
- Product thinking: How to find a problem worth solving and decide what to build.
- Product design thinking: Turning what users need into products they use.
- AI in products: How AI has changed product innovation, and how to build with it.
- Startups and funding: The startup environment, funding, and which products are investable.
- Global product thinking: How products, markets and startup data look across the world.
- Live projects: Work on real briefs with companies and founders.
International immersion: travel is the best teacher
Watching people in another part of the world learn the same material changes your perspective, and prepares you for global roles. A short international immersion is available to students of this programme at an additional INR 1,00,000. Destinations include Switzerland, Singapore and Dubai. It is optional and priced separately from the programme fee.
- Another market, same material: See how product, sales and marketing work in a different country.
- A different room: Learn alongside people with a different set of experiences, and compare how they think.
- Ready for global roles: Come back with a wider view of how companies and founders work across borders.
Who should apply, and who should not
This programme asks a lot. Read this before you apply.
- You are ready to experiment: You like to try things, ship them and learn from what happens.
- You keep going after failure: You have the fire to do well after repeated failures, and the fear of failing does not stop you.
- You want to rise faster: You want to build your own niche and your own learning path, and you are ready for a rigorous, hands-on course.
- Not for everyone: If you prefer to avoid risk and experiments, a conventional MBA will suit you better. This course is rigorous and experiential.
In their words
Advisors and faculty on AI Product Management, and why now.
"As someone who's hired for real business roles for years, the gap I see most often isn't technical skill — it's judgment: knowing how to prioritise, communicate, and execute under real constraints. This programme builds that in through live projects and a genuine internship, not case studies alone. That's the difference between a graduate who's learned about the job and one who's ready for it." Ms Deepa Krishnan, CMO, Edelweiss Real Estate
The skills gap is not about knowing AI tools. It is about making product decisions alongside people who have made them before. That is what the AI Product Management programme at Gradeon Business School is built around. Mr Vijayant Dhaka, Co-Founder, Built Athletics
The right time to build AI product skills is before your role demands them. Gradeon Business School's AI Product Management programme brings practitioners into the classroom to close that gap. Mr. Girish Mahajan, Principal AI Strategist, Global Partnerships, Google, USA
Products are now built with AI inside them. At Gradeon Business School, the AI Product Management programme teaches that by building, with people who have shipped products and run companies. Mr Saurabh Wadhawan, Co-Founder, KefiCommerce & Scalenut, Gurgaon
After 25 years of building products, the real divide I see is between people who know product frameworks and people who have shipped under pressure. Gradeon Business School's AI Product Management programme puts you next to people who have. Dr Nishant Sinha, Chief Product Officer, Hindustan Times Digital, Gurgaon
Admission dates
Early applications are welcome. Rounds close on these dates.
- 31 Dec 2026 Early-bird round closes: Apply by this date to be considered in the first round.
- 15 Jan 2027 First round closes: Applications received by this date are reviewed together.
- 10 Feb 2027 Final round closes: The last date to apply for the July 2027 cohort. Dates may change, so check this page.
Leadership, Faculty & Advisors
Industry leaders and academics connecting classroom learning to real business practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
The PG Diploma in AI Transformation & GCC Management is awarded by UGC approved University. The PGP in Corporate Excellence is awarded by the business school whose campus you study at: Gradeon Business School in Gurgaon, or HCMX Business School in Bangalore. The programme itself is an HCMX programme. Full credential details are shared in writing before you accept an offer.
The PG Diploma in AI Product Management is awarded by a UGC-recognised university, subject to its approvals. The PGP in Startup Leadership is awarded by the business school that delivers the programme: Gradeon Business School in Gurgaon, our primary campus. Bangalore is an additional campus, where HCMX Business School, our campus partner, delivers the programme and awards the PGP. Full credential details are shared in writing before you accept an offer.
What is the International Immersion, and is it compulsory?
It's an optional short-term global study experience, available to students of this programme at an additional ₹1,00,000. Destinations include Switzerland, Singapore and Dubai. It is not compulsory.
What are the eligibility requirements, and is an entrance exam required?
A bachelor's degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 55% aggregate or equivalent is required. CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/ATMA/GMAT scores strengthen your application, but fresh graduates without scores are also considered on merit.
The primary campus is in Gurgaon. The exact venue will be announced soon and published on this page. The programme is also delivered in Bangalore by HCMX Business School, our campus partner; see the Bangalore tab on this page.
The primary campus is in Gurgaon. The exact venue will be announced soon and published on this page. The programme is also delivered in Bangalore by HCMX Business School, our campus partner; see the Bangalore tab on this page.
How do I apply, and how is the fee paid?
Apply online on this website. Our admissions team will contact you within 24 hours to schedule an interview and counselling session. Once your admission is conditionally approved, we'll email you the fee payment details and next steps.
Is this programme right for me?
This course is rigorous, experiential and built for people who want to rise faster and create their own niche and learning path. It suits you if you are ready to experiment, and if you keep trying after repeated failure. If you prefer to avoid risk and experiments, a conventional MBA will suit you better.
What are the admission dates for July 2027?
The early-bird round closes on 31 Dec 2026, the first round on 15 Jan 2027 and the final round on 10 Feb 2027. Dates may change, so check this page.
Yes. The same course is delivered at an additional campus in Bangalore by HCMX Business School, our campus partner. The campus and start date will be announced soon.
Yes. The same course is offered at an additional campus in Bangalore, run by HCMX Business School on behalf of Gradeon. The campus and start date will be announced soon.
Are there scholarships?
Yes. Up to 20 scholarships of 25% to 100% of the programme fee are awarded across the 2027 cohorts through Day Zero, which is free to enter and opens on 1 December at gradeonglobal.com/day-zero. Scholarships go only to admitted candidates and are decided by the admission committee and the Board of Advisors. Women returning to work or changing careers are encouraged to enter.
Ready to build products and lead ventures?
Apply now. The early-bird round closes 31 Dec 2026.