IIM Jammu, IICA jointly launch executive MBA in corporate affairs and management

NEW DELHI: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) launched a new programme, executive MBA in corporate affairs and management. The programme was launched by Manoj Govil, IAS, secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Milind P Kamble, chairman, Board of Governors, IIM Jammu.

The Executive MBA in Corporate Affairs and Management is designed for mid-career professionals to enhance and advance their corporate affairs and management skills and knowledge. The minimum experience required for the programme is three years.

The MBA programme is open to all professionals and entrepreneurs from various industries who want to take on corporate affairs leadership roles. It will be offered in a blended mode enabling the participants to balance their work and personal commitments while completing the programme.

Professor B S Sahay, director, IIM Jammu mentioned the launch as a remarkable day for both institutes of national importance. He stressed that owing to the global disruptions, business professionals have to reinvent and adapt to the changing circumstances in order to prove their relevance.

Praveen Kumar, Director General, and CEO, IICA mentioned that in today’s rapidly changing scenario to survive and thrive, future business managers must constantly evolve the way they think and act, expanding their role beyond general administration and reporting. They are judged not only for the bottom line but also for efforts taken for running the business in a responsible and sustainable manner.

Govil lauded the efforts of IICA and IIM Jammu for launching this programme in a quick time frame. He mentioned that the programme aims to provide a comprehensive learning of corporate affairs, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, management, and corporate social responsibility.