IIM Mumbai, Jaro Education launch blended MBA–PGP to help professionals upskill without a career break

In a move to upskill mid-career professionals without pausing their work, the Indian Institute of Management Mumbai (IIM Mumbai), in collaboration with Jaro Education, has introduced a Blended Post Graduate Programme in Management (MBA–BPGP).

The programme is offered in a blended format combining live online sessions and two on-campus immersion modules – one mid-programme and one at completion – allowing professionals to learn from IIM Mumbai's faculty without taking a break from their career, according to an official statement by Jaro Education.

The curriculum covers over 1,200 hours of interactive learning across key management domains such as operations, marketing, finance, data science, and sustainability, equipping learners with strategic, analytical, and leadership skills required in a digital-first business environment.

IIM Mumbai, ranked 6th in NIRF Rankings 2025, will offer participants a globally recognised credential and full IIM Mumbai alumni status to strengthen their professional network and credibility.

The programme also includes two on-campus immersion modules for experiential learning and networking opportunities, live faculty-led sessions that encourage peer learning across industries, and full access to IIM Mumbai’s digital library and academic resources.

The institute also offers flexible payment options to support working professionals.

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Eligibility

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks and 45% marks for SC, ST, PwD candidates, along with a minimum of three years of work experience after graduation. Candidates should have appeared for Common Admission Test (CAT), Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), or IIM Mumbai Admission Test (IMAT) within the last five years.

“The Blended Post Graduate Programme in Management (MBA–BPGP) is more than an academic pursuit; it is a strategic investment in one’s future. It empowers professionals to evolve as agile leaders capable of driving sustainable growth, leveraging technology, and making meaningful contributions to their organizations and industries, all while continuing their careers,” the official statement read.