Lead. Build. Scale.
In the Global Cosmetics Industry

Learn how modern beauty, personal care and fragrance products are developed, manufactured, packaged, compliant and commercialized globally.

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Founded by alumni of:

Smart Operations
AI Systems

Factory to Market
Commercialization

Compliance
Global Ready

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Program Details

PGP in Cosmetics Technology & Business Management

↻ 6 Months

◉ Hands-on Experiential

⌁ Singapore Immersion

✦ Industry-led

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Modern manufacturing

Learn GMP, QA/QC, production systems, documentation, packaging and factory workflows.

Learn directly from operators

Get exposed to formulation experts, manufacturing leaders, brand builders and compliance professionals.

AI & product focus

Understand how AI, automation and product innovation are changing cosmetics manufacturing.

Industry commercialization

Go beyond technical learning and understand pricing, private label, D2C, exports and product launch strategy.

Factory to market

Build confidence across formulation, manufacturing, compliance, packaging, launch and scale.

Structured career growth

Designed for professionals who want to move from execution roles into leadership and innovation roles.

Program Ecosystem

A premium industry program backed by proof, partners and projects.

Designed alongside founders, manufacturers, mentors and industry partners shaping modern cosmetics.

10+

Industry Partners

Academic, manufacturing, technology and ecosystem partners.

$1M+

AI & Software Benefits

Access premium tools across AI productivity, HR, marketing, automation, design and business operations.

50+

Global Practitioners Faculty

Learn from cosmetics industry CXOs, founders and professors from top global universities.

40+

Our Students & Alum Work At

From beauty brands to manufacturing businesses, our students and alumni are building across the cosmetics industry.

Choose Your Track

Two outcome tracks inside one cosmetics technology & business program.

Everyone learns the same manufacturing, formulation, quality and commercialization foundation. Then each learner applies it through a track based on their ambition.

Track 01

Leadership for Career Acceleration

For professionals targeting senior leadership roles across cosmetics, beauty and personal care companies.

Who it's forMid to senior professionals in QA/QC, R&D, production, packaging, regulatory, brand and operations.

Specialist focusStrategic leadership, factory systems, GMP, AI workflows, premiumization and global commercialization.

MentorsIndustry CXOs, factory heads, brand leaders, formulation experts and global beauty operators.

You graduate withA leadership-ready playbook to step into senior roles across the global cosmetics industry.

Track 02

Entrepreneurship for Business Acceleration

For entrepreneurs with an existing cosmetics business or those who want to launch a new beauty brand or manufacturing venture.

Who it's forExisting cosmetics business owners, second-generation operators and aspiring founders launching a new brand.

Specialist focusProduct roadmap, private label, MOQs, packaging, claims, D2C, exports, factory modernization and GTM systems.

MentorsFor founders and family business owners with an existing cosmetics business or those who want to launch a new beauty brand or manufacturing venture.

You graduate withA launch-ready or scale-ready roadmap for your cosmetics brand or manufacturing business.

Hands-on Curriculum

Hands-on learning for real cosmetics industry acceleration.

Curriculum is structured like an implementation journey, not textbook theory.

Module 01

Understand the beauty manufacturing opportunity

Beauty, personal care, fragrance, premiumization, D2C, private label, exports and category shifts.

1Industry landscape
2Category white spaces
3Global trends

Module 02

Build manufacturing systems thinking

GMP, production flows, factory systems, scale-up, SOPs and operational excellence.

1Factory workflows
2Manufacturing economics
3Quality systems

Module 03

Learn formulation and product development

Ingredients, actives, skincare, haircare, perfumes, sampling and product strategy.

1Product architecture
2Ingredient logic
3Sampling process

Module 04

Compliance, packaging and launch readiness

QA/QC, labeling, claims, packaging, supplier systems, export readiness and commercialization.

1Compliance basics
2Packaging strategy
3Commercial launch plan

Faculty & Mentors

Mentors who’ve built and scaled beauty businesses.

A handpicked mentor pool of operators, founders and category leaders, guiding every cohort with on-ground industry context.

Dr. Aneesh Sheth

Founder

Dr. Sheth's Skincare

Dr. Sudhakar Mhaskar

Co-founder · Ex Nykaa, Marico, Unilever

Kayna Labs

Mridula Kini

Head, Product Development, Premium Personal Care

Marico

Manisha Kharkar

Technical Lead, Personal & Home Care, South Asia

Nouryon India

Anuradha Sansar

Co-founder

Legend 1942

Sheetal Desai

Founder

wiSDom

Dr. Ramakant Harlalka

Founder & Whole-time Director

Nishant Aromas

Dr. Ajit Dangi

Former President & ED

J&J India

Mr. Jagdish Solanki

Project Director

Croda India

Dr. Adinath Ware

Sr. Business Manager, HPC

Azelis India

Dr. Jyotsna Waghmare

Oils & Surfactants Technology

ICT Mumbai

Prof. Amit Pratap

Oils & Surfactants Technology

ICT Mumbai

Dr. Sushilkumar Dubal

Technical Director

Bromochem

Dr. Girish Mahajan

Sr. VP

Hi-Media Lab

Dr. Minal Srivastava

VP · Ex Shalimar Paints & Kohler

Reliance Fashion & Lifestyle

From the faculty floor.

Snapshots from masterclasses, mentor sessions and immersion days.

Day 1 Reel

Panel Speakers · Leadership Summit

Inauguration Panel

Keynote Address

Mentor Moment

Expert Lecture

GenAI Masterclass

Process Engineering Lecture

Faculty Discussion

Panel Speakers · Leadership Summit

Inauguration Panel

Keynote Address

Mentor Moment

Expert Lecture

GenAI Masterclass

Process Engineering Lecture

Faculty Discussion

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Student & Alumni Proof

Hear it from our cohort

Real stories from learners, alumni, industry professionals and founders who are shaping the next era of cosmetics manufacturing.

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Optional Add-on · Industry Immersion Package

Step into the global cosmetics ecosystem.

One of the most ambitious add-ons in Indian cosmetics education, a three-part industry immersion spanning a Singapore global immersion, access to curated leadership summits and a CXO-level outbound for next-gen leaders.

Singapore Global Immersion Singapore cohort immersion

Singapore Global Immersion

Marina Bay brand HQs, factory & R&D walkthroughs at global OEMs, and closed-door founder roundtables with SE Asia operators, investors and exporters.

Curated Networking Manufacturing Leadership Summit

Access to Manufacturing Leadership Summit

Exclusive access to one of the most curated networking conferences in Indian manufacturing, bringing together top CXOs, founders, brands and policymakers under one roof, with felicitations celebrating industry pioneers.

CXO Outbound Leadership outbound

Leadership Outbound

A high-intensity CXO-level leadership outbound built for next-gen leaders, designed to forge a resilient, founder-grade mindset, sharpen decision-making and build tight cohort bonds.

Global Accreditation

An EU-accredited PGP, recognized globally in 60+ countries, with Woolf.

Our PGP is delivered in academic partnership with Woolf, a globally recognized accreditation framework, giving learners a credential that travels across borders and industries.

Sample Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration certificate awarded with Woolf

EU-accredited

ECTS, the most widely recognized academic credit framework in the world.

Recognized in 60+ countries

Degrees listed on the European Union's EUROPASS, with transcripts that travel globally.

World-class advisory council

Woolf Academic Advisory Council includes founders of ISB, Minerva and Foundry College.

Independent institutions

Headquartered in California with independent institutions in California and Wisconsin.

EQF-7, same level as Oxford or INSEAD masters

EU-accredited PGP from Woolf placed at EQF Level 7, the same academic level as masters degrees from Oxford or INSEAD.

Pathway

Pathway to a Global Executive MBA & DBA degree.

Convert your PGP into a Global MBA or DBA pathway, part of a global academic ecosystem designed for professionals seeking long-term leadership growth in the cosmetics and manufacturing industry.

Executive MBA Upgrade

European framework-aligned Executive MBA pathway

Eligible learners can upgrade their PGP into a Global MBA by completing additional academic and applied work:

Advanced industry capstone project
Personalized mentoring and implementation guidance
Leadership, people management and business finance modules
Manufacturing scale-up and commercialization case studies
Industry immersions and networking experiences
European framework-aligned Global MBA pathway

Deeper industry engagement, mentorship & career-focused support

DBA Executive Pathway · Earn the title of "Dr."

Doctorate-level DBA for senior leaders & founders

For senior professionals, founders and industry leaders looking for deeper specialization, an advanced DBA-style pathway focused on:

Earn the prestigious title of "Dr." through advanced applied industry work
1:1 supervision and mentorship from industry and academic leaders
Thought leadership and personal influence building
Executive leadership coaching by ICF-certified and Marshall Goldsmith-trained coaches
Applied transformation thesis focused on real manufacturing and business challenges
Exclusive CXO, founder and industry leadership networking access

DBA graduates earn the title of "Dr."

Tuition Fee Structure

Invest in your career.

Transparent fee structure with flexible payment options. EMI and scholarships available for select candidates.

Core Program

PGP in Cosmetics Technology & Business Management

₹2,97,000+ GST

6-month live, online cohort
Hands-on industry-led curriculum
Mentorship from global executives
Capstone projects with industry
Certificate from School of Manufacturing
EU-accredited PGP from Woolf (EQF-7), same level as Oxford or INSEAD masters
Access to Manufacturing Leadership Summit (accommodation & meals included)
3-day CXO-level Leadership Retreat (hotel stay & meals provided)
Optional MBA upgrade available for an additional ₹2L
Optional DBA upgrade available for an additional ₹7.5L (earn the title of "Dr.")

Optional Add-on Bundle

Industry Immersion Package

₹1,75,000+ GST

Singapore Global Immersion (factory, R&D, brand HQs)
Access to Manufacturing Leadership Summit
Leadership outbound · CXO-level training
Founder roundtables & curated industry access
Excludes flights & visa

Limited seats per cohort

EMI options available via partner NBFCs · 0% interest plans for early applicants

Scholarships for women in manufacturing, founders and exceptional candidates

Experience Gallery

Inside the School of Manufacturing experience.

Add all your photos here, factory visits, mentor sessions, product showcases, events, cohorts and partner experiences.

Global Advisory Board

Meet our Global Advisory Board.

Built with global business leaders, executives and academicians from Singapore, India and the USA.

Suresh Khurana

Managing Partner, Khurana Advisors
Ex CEO · Wadia Group

Sekhar K R

Certified Independent Director
Ex MD · Bayer Vapi

John Lim

Partner, Meet Ventures
INSEAD Executive MBA

Dr. Don Nations

Adjunct Professor · Venture Partner
ICF-Accredited Executive Coach

Farhan Firdaus

General Partner, Meet Capital
Ex-advisor, MOE Singapore

Founder's Note

From our founder's desk.

“

We believe learning should go beyond classrooms and textbooks. Our mission is to nurture and empower the next generation of manufacturing leaders and entrepreneurs through experiential, industry-led education built for the industries of tomorrow.

Dr. Hasit DangiMIT Sloan Fellow ’14 · PhD, MBA · ex-Senior Manufacturing Industry Executive

News & Features

In the industry spotlight.

Media features, mentor moments, partner announcements and ecosystem updates from the School of Manufacturing.

Business Today

India's Best B-Schools, BT-MDRA Study

School of Manufacturing

School of Manufacturing founder meets Shri Ratan Tata

YourStory

This MBA helps launch your startup, or lands you a job at one

Textile Outlook

ICT Mumbai & School of Manufacturing launch industry-focused textile programs

Indian Textile Journal

ICT Mumbai & School of Manufacturing launch short-term courses

Chemical Weekly

ICT Mumbai & School of Manufacturing launch PG certificate programs

Indian Chemical News

ICT collaborates with School of Manufacturing for short-term courses

Elets World Education Summit

India's premier event on innovation in education, 24th edition

Business Today

India's Best B-Schools, BT-MDRA Study

School of Manufacturing

School of Manufacturing founder meets Shri Ratan Tata

YourStory

This MBA helps launch your startup, or lands you a job at one

Textile Outlook

ICT Mumbai & School of Manufacturing launch industry-focused textile programs

Indian Textile Journal

ICT Mumbai & School of Manufacturing launch short-term courses

Chemical Weekly

ICT Mumbai & School of Manufacturing launch PG certificate programs

Indian Chemical News

ICT collaborates with School of Manufacturing for short-term courses

Elets World Education Summit

India's premier event on innovation in education, 24th edition

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know.

Answers to common questions about the program, tracks, eligibility, fees, accreditation and outcomes.

What is the PGP in Cosmetics Technology & Business?+

A 6-month industry-led postgraduate program designed for professionals, founders and future leaders in the cosmetics, beauty and personal care industry.

What makes this program different from traditional cosmetics courses?+

The program focuses on real industry implementation through mentorship, projects, case studies, commercialization and industry exposure — not just classroom theory.

Is the program focused only on formulation?+

No. The curriculum covers:

Manufacturing
Product development
Packaging
Commercialization
Branding
Compliance
AI tools
Business operations
Industry strategy

Is this an online or offline program?+

The core PGP is delivered online-first with live sessions, mentorship and projects. Optional industry immersion experiences are available separately.

Who teaches in the program?+

Learners interact with:

Cosmetics founders
CXOs
Manufacturing leaders
Formulation experts
Industry operators
Professors and global experts

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