IIM Ahmedabad holds convocation ceremony for ePGP, ePGD-ABA programmes

NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) held the convocation ceremony for executive post graduate programme (EPGP) and executive post graduate diploma in advanced business analytics (ePGD-ABA) students today.

A total of 105 students, 63 students from ePGP and 42 students from the ePGD-ABA programmes received their degrees. IIMA, chairman, board of governors, Pankaj R Patel attended the event along with IIMA, director, Errol D'Souza members of the board of governors, deans, programme chairs and other faculty members, staff, alumni, graduating students and their families.

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The ePGP course offered by IIMA is a two-year programme designed for experienced working professionals. The programme consists of over 850 hours of classroom sessions with interactive classroom, which allows students to take lessons at study centres in their own cities. The ePGD-ABA programme is a 16-month programme in applied analytics for working professionals designed specifically to cater to growing demand for skilled analytics professionals who can give solutions to business problems.

On the occasion of the convocation, Errol D’Souza, said, “IIMA has always strived to give working professionals an edge as they advance in their careers through its distinct programmes. Our efforts are aimed at developing well-rounded professionals who can better understand the needs of their organisations, develop sensitivity towards the people they work with, manage resources efficiently, and, most importantly, develop the ability to anticipate future demands. We are confident that this group of graduates will also uphold the Institute's legacy by leveraging their knowledge and skills to make a meaningful impact on business, people, and society. I wish the ePGP and ePGD-ABA graduates’ success and fulfilment in their chosen paths.”

Speaking before the convocation, IIMA, dean of programmes, Pradyumana Khokle, said: “We started having Special Convocations from January 2022 to highlight the importance of new generation of e-programs at IIMA that are meant for practicing executives. Even as they combine the strengths of online and offline delivery with most of the delivery being online, they maintain the academic rigour required for a degree and PG Diploma from IIMA. I would like to congratulate all those who have successfully completed their programmes and wish them well for their future.”