IIM Ahmedabad Online MBA is a Transformative Journey: Prof Bharat Bhaskar, Director, IIMA

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has launched a new two-year Online MBA program, which will award prestigious IIM Ahmedabad MBA degree. IIM Ahmedabad Online MBA Program is designed for working professionals and entrepreneurs. This IIM Ahmedabad Online MBA program will be offered in a blended (hybrid) mode that combines both on-campus in-person sessions and live interactive online sessions. Total cost of IIMA Online MBA program is Rs 20,00,000.

Sharing the key highlight of the programme, Dr Bharat Bhaskar, IIM Ahmedabad Director said, “The IIMA Online MBA is not just a degree; it's a transformative journey designed to propel careers and help the industry by building a stronger, resilient and industry-ready workforce.”

IIM Ahmedabad Online MBA Program – Key Highlights

IIM Ahmedabad Online MBA Program – Delivery Mode & Target Audience

• IIM A Online MBA programme is a blended (hybrid) programme that combines on-campus, in-person sessions and live interactive online sessions.
• The programme is meant for a seasoned cohort of participants with a minimum experience of three years.
• Program will primarily be delivered in an online synchronous mode, complemented through five distinct on-campus modules.
• In tune with the IIMA pedagogy, the programme will predominantly follow a case-based approach that focusses on applied learning to ensure that the participants gain the knowledge and skills required for success in today's dynamic business environment.

IIMA Online Programme: Unique Programme to Improve Management Skills 
The IIMA Online MBA program offers the flexibility of online learning combined with the valuable interaction of on-campus sessions. According to Dr Bhaskar, “This unique blended format ensures that participants gain the knowledge and skills they need to excel in their career, without sacrificing their current work commitments.”

IIM Ahmedabad Online MBA: Program Curriculum
IIM Ahmedabad has designed the programme curriculum to equip participants with the functional and organizational skills necessary to thrive in a challenging world. The sessions that are held online through live classes are around content and are more amenable for quantitative and systematic analysis. The on-campus modules are designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application. Sharing the key aspect of the practical learning in the curriculum, Prof Bhaskar emphasized, “The participants will get the opportunity to experience our vibrant campus, foster deeper engagement with faculty and peers. This in-person interaction allows for richer discussions, collaborative problem-solving, and the exchange of valuable insights gleaned from diverse professional experiences.”

Announcing the launch of the programme on February 1, 2024, Director, IIMA said, “We are excited to launch the Online MBA programme, which expands IIMA's reach and provides world-class education to working professionals and entrepreneurs around the world.” Professor Pradyumana Khokle, Dean (Programmes), IIMA added, “The Online MBA programme is the most extensive of a new generation of programmes offered by IIMA. We expect that through the Online MBA, practitioners will be able to further develop into some of the best leaders and managers of the world.”

Elaborating on the format of the programme, Professor Joshy Jacob, Chairperson (Online MBA) said, “The programme curriculum is designed to equip participants with the functional and organizational skills necessary to thrive in a challenging world. It aspires to upskill working professionals by exposing them to managerial decision-making frameworks that are grounded in human behaviour, economics, finance, etc. The in-person classes conducted at IIMA focus on interpersonal and organisational dynamics that are complex to manoeuvre and hard to learn. On the other hand, the sessions that are held online through live classes are around content that is more amenable for quantitative and systematic analysis.”

IIM Ahmedabad Online MBA Program – Eligibility

• Working professionals and entrepreneurs with a minimum of three years of full-time work experience
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• The admissions will be based on an admission test
   
  • IIMA Admission Test (IAT)
  • Or, CAT/ GMAT/GRE
  • A personal interview.

Admission Important Dates/Timeline

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