The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta has announced the launch of its 31st cohort of the Executive MBA Program in Business Management (EPBM) in collaboration with TimesPro. The duration of this program will be 12 months. This program is specially designed for  mid-to-senior level working professionals who want to enhance their decision-making, leadership and business-related skills in the present changing business environment. 

The Executive MBA Program in Business Management (EPBM) is one of the top executive programs offered by IIM Calcutta mainly for working professionals who want to go up to senior leadership roles. The program is aimed at equipping them with the skills and deeper business understanding required in order to become competent business leaders in today’s fast-changing digital world. This 12-month program will be offered in a hybrid mode in collaboration with TimesPro. Through TimePro’s direct-to-device platform, live sessions will be conducted along with the 5-day campus immersion at IIM Calcutta campus. This will provide an opportunity for all the learners to interact with the IIM Calcutta faculty members and peers which will enhance their networking and also they will be able to experience campus life. 

The curriculum focuses on a number of important business domains like strategy-making, finance, marketing, people management in digital workspaces, digitalisation, design thinking, innovation and business analytics. The capstone project is one of the standout features of this program where the participants collaborate on actual business challenges. Working with IIM Calcutta faculty, they use what they have learnt to tackle real-world solutions, applying learning immediately in the workplace.

At the launch of the program Prof. Megha Sharma, Program Director, said that EPBM aims to develop leaders who are future-ready and capable of strategic thinking. Prof. Ritu Mehta further said that the program keeps professionals spirited and enables them to lead confidently in today's uncertain business climate.

The Executive Program in Business Management at IIM Calcutta: Eligibility & Who Can Apply

The program is available for those applicants who have a minimum of five years of full-time work experience and a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks. It is suitable for:

• Mid-level managers who wish to transition to leadership positions.

• Senior managers seeking to develop their innovation and leadership capabilities.

• Entrepreneurs who seek to develop their business with formal management education.

The learning format consists of live online sessions, interactive lectures, case studies and campus learning. Upon successful completion of the program, the participants will be awarded a certificate issued by IIM Calcutta.

Pursuing the EPBM program at IIM Calcutta will be a game-changer for professionals who are looking for a boost in their careers. The learners will achieve this with the help of world-class IIM Calcutta faculty, an industry-driven curriculum, a global reputation and a strong alumni network support. For companies looking for strategic leaders, this program will provide a great opportunity for career advancement. 

This 31st cohort of EPBM will continue to uphold IIM Calcutta’s legacy of providing high-quality executive education. The program offers a valuable and flexible learning opportunity for the professionals in partnership with TimesPro.  For detailed information, interested candidates can visit the official IIM Calcutta website.