IIM Amritsar launches first two-year EMBA programme for working professionals

NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Amritsar has launched a two-year Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) programme for working professionals. The course will help learners enhance leadership capabilities, strategic sense, and the skills required to navigate dynamic and volatile environments effectively.

The EMBA course will be offered in a blended mode with a curriculum helping learners to take data-driven decisions, form analytical capabilities, and develop agility through organisational and digital transformation. It focuses on building an expertise in global uncertainties through innovation, effective communication and conflict resolution, enabling professionals to apply these learnings across industries and strengthen their profiles.

EMBA course curriculum, topics, benefits

The EMBA programme caters to professionals from diverse sectors including IT, HR, marketing, banking, financial services, manufacturing, supply chain, consulting, among others. In the first year, students will focus on building core management skills including entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, strategy, organisational behaviour and operations. In the second year, learners will study advanced topics such as security analysis, portfolio management and business intelligence. Integrated field projects and capstone simulations further enhance learning, providing real-world applicability.

Learners will study at three campus immersions during the programme’s tenure. Financial reporting, competition and strategy, consumer behaviour, operations research, business ethics, etc. are among the subjects offered under the course, in addition to two electives customised for specific learner profiles.

During the programme, students will learn through case studies, role plays, simulations and projects, ensuring a practical, application-oriented approach. The course will be delivered through TimesPro’s state-of-the-art Interactive Learning (IL) platform in Direct-to-Device (D2D) mode. Learners will have unlimited access to class recordings and remote library resources. Upon successful completion, learners will also gain IIM Amritsar alumni status.

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Speaking on the launch of the EMBA, Vartika Dutta, EMBA chair, IIM Amritsar said, "Our Executive MBA Programme is a testament to our dedication to shaping professionals who can bridge global perspectives with local relevance. With a focus on learner-driven pedagogy, the programme equips learners to become responsible leaders of tomorrow. It is tailored for working professionals and entrepreneurs and provides a unique platform to harness their potential, navigate complex challenges and deliver meaningful impact within their organisations."

Sridhar Nagarajachar, business head, executive education, TimesPro said, "Our collaboration with IIM Amritsar reaffirms TimesPro's dedication to providing transformative education that empowers professionals with cutting-edge leadership qualities and contemporary skills. This Executive MBA programme features a globally competitive curriculum designed to help working professionals thrive in their careers and lead with confidence in dynamic, evolving environments. Leveraging advanced pedagogy and practical insights, the programme is committed to nurturing leaders who are prepared to navigate the challenges of the future."