MESA School – PGP in Startup
Leadership vs IPL MBA
Choosing the Right MBA Can Shape Your Career
The demand for tech-savvy business leaders is booming. But not all MBA programs are created equal. If you’re comparing options like Mesa School of Business – PGP in Startup Leadership and the Institute of Product Leadership, this guide will help you make an informed decision about the MBA that’s built for the future of tech leadership.
Why People Choose the Institute of Product Leadership
Learn from the people who “Do”, not just teach
Senior global Industry leaders as a program faculty & unlimited 1:1 coaching. Hiring Managers as Skillathon Jury to evaluate and mentor.
Guaranteed Paid Internships & Jobs
100% Job Guarantee & Integrated 2 paid internships at technology companies.
Outcome-based Career Tracks
Focus on Specialized Career Tracks on Data Science, UX Design, Product Management, Project Management, Innovation Management, Business Analytics & Entrepreneurship
Relevant
Curriculum
AI First, Tech First, Digital First Electives. The curriculum is designed by industry experts who are members of the Techno Business Leadership Council (TBLC).
Learning by Doing
Approach
No boring lectures to listen to, learning that is applied through projects & real world assignments.
Recognized Degree +
Global Industry Validation
Earn a UGC-recognized MBA degree backed by industry endorsements and globally recognized certificates.
Feature
Program Duration
Curriculum Focus
Delivery Mode
Global Exposure
Industry Connect
Tuition Fees
IPL: MBA in Technology Management
24 months
Tech, Product, Data, Innovation
Hybrid (Weekend + Online)
Global Faculty + Study Tours
CXO Panels, Real Projects
₹35 Lakhs
IIT Jodhpur's MBA in Technology
Duration
Focus
Mode
Global exposure
Industry connect
₹25 Lakhs
Program Overview
Feature
Program Duration
Location
Fees
Accreditation
Curriculum Focus
Program Type
Learning Style
Faculty
Placement Support
Outcomes
Peer Group
Internship
IPL: MBA in Technology Management
24 months (Full-time residential)
CMR University Campus, Bengaluru
12 Lakh INR. This includes paid internships, Harvard cases, and certifications.
UGC-approved MBA degree from CMR University
Industry-aligned: 1000+ hours. Focus on managing AI, digital business, product management, leadership, tech management & entrepreneurship
MBA Degree Program
“Learning by Doing” – BYOI (Build Your Own Idea), Case-based, industry-driven, global certification add-ons, Skillathones
Practitioners, bestselling authors, tech & product leaders (Google, Oracle, Salesforce).1-1 Mentorship by CXO & Senior Executive
100% job guarantee. Median ₹35 LPA Highest: ₹95 LPA; 55% avg hike. Career coaching + portfolio building.
Career transitions into Product Manager, GTM Engineer, Growth, Product Marketing, and Technology Consultant.
4500+ alumni, 600+ hiring partners, strong working professionals & freshers mix
Guaranteed two paid internships
Mesa – Post Graduate Program in Startup Leadership
12 months (Full-time, in-person)
WeWork, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru
₹21.35 Lakhs + 18% GST (Final Round Fee)
Certificate program – Not UGC accredited
Startup-focused: sales, product thinking, communication, data, GenAI, entrepreneurship
Certificate Program
“Learning by Doing” – BYOB (Build Your Own Business), Mesa Startup Lab, Hackathons
Startup CXOs, VCs, product leaders (from Urban Co, Ather, CRED, IIT/IIM alumni), professors from Kellogg, ISB, SPJIMR, etc.
Avg. CTC ₹26 LPA; roles in Zomato, Scapia, Zepto, BPR Hub; job readiness + founder support
Roles like Founder’s Office, APM, Strategy & Ops, Product Marketing, and Early-Stage Startup Founding Roles
2 founding cohorts, curated top-tier early professionals across sectors; co-living & startup ecosystem immersion
Multiple internships during & post-program, embedded within live startup projects
Program Duration
IPL – MBA in Technology Management
24 months (Full-time residential)
Mesa – Post Graduate Program in Startup Leadership
12 months (Full-time, in-person)
Program Type
IPL – MBA in Technology Management
MBA Degree Program
Mesa – Post Graduate Program in Startup Leadership
Certificate Program
Fees
IPL – MBA in Technology Management
12 Lakh INR. This includes paid internships, Harvard cases, and certifications.
Mesa – Post Graduate Program in Startup Leadership
₹21.35 Lakhs + 18% GST (Final Round Fee)
Learning Style
IPL – MBA in Technology Management
“Learning by Doing” – BYOI (Build Your Own Idea), Case-based, industry-driven, global certification add-ons, Skillathones
Mesa – Post Graduate Program in Startup Leadership
“Learning by Doing” – BYOB (Build Your Own Business), Mesa Startup Lab, Hackathons
Curriculum
IPL – MBA in Technology Management
Industry-aligned: 1000+ hours. Focus on managing AI, digital business, product management, leadership, tech management & entrepreneurship
Mesa – Post Graduate Program in Startup Leadership
Startup-focused: sales, product thinking, communication, data, GenAI, entrepreneurship,
Accreditation
IPL – MBA in Technology Management
UGC-approved MBA degree from CMR University
Mesa – Post Graduate Program in Startup Leadership
Certificate program – Not UGC accredited
Internships
IPL – MBA in Technology Management
Guaranteed two paid internships
Mesa – Post Graduate Program in Startup Leadership
Multiple internships during & post-program, embedded within live startup projects
Program Type
IPL – MBA in Technology Management
MBA Degree Program
Mesa – Post Graduate Program in Startup Leadership
Certificate Program
Faculty
IPL – MBA in Technology Management
Practitioners, bestselling authors, tech & product leaders (Google, Oracle, Salesforce).1-1 Mentorship by CXO & Senior Executive
Mesa – Post Graduate Program in Startup Leadership
Startup CXOs, VCs, product leaders (from Urban Co, Ather, CRED, IIT/IIM alumni), professors from Kellogg, ISB, SPJIMR, etc
Placement Support
IPL – MBA in Technology Management
100% job guarantee. Median ₹35 LPA Highest: ₹95 LPA; 55% avg hike. Career coaching + portfolio building.
Mesa – Post Graduate Program in Startup Leadership
Avg. CTC ₹26 LPA; roles in Zomato, Scapia, Zepto, BPR Hub; job readiness + founder support
Campus Location
IPL – MBA in Technology Management
CMR University Campus, Bengaluru
Mesa – Post Graduate Program in Startup Leadership
WeWork, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru
Outcomes
IPL – MBA in Technology Management
Career transitions into Product Manager, GTM Engineer, Growth, Product Marketing, and Technology Consultant.
Mesa – Post Graduate Program in Startup Leadership
Roles like Founder’s Office, APM, Strategy & Ops, Product Marketing, and Early-Stage Startup Founding Roles
Peer Group
IPL – MBA in Technology Management
4500+ alumni, 600+ hiring partners, strong working professionals & freshers mix
Mesa – Post Graduate Program in Startup Leadership
2 founding cohorts, curated top-tier early professionals across sectors; co-living & startup ecosystem immersion
