IIM Udaipur inaugurates first batch of Executive MBA programme

NEW DELHI: Indian Institute of Management Udaipur hosted the opening ceremony for the first batch of its Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program for the academic year 2024-26.

The ceremony was presided over by Ashok Banerjee - director IIM Udaipur, Rajesh Nanarpuzha - Dean (Programs), Tushar Agrawal chairperson of EMBA Program Committee, and Amithabh Mohanty - MD and CEO, JM Financial Asset Management Limited, was the guest of honour for the inauguration ceremony.

A total of 121 students have registered for the IIM Udaipur EMBA program, comprising 25 female and 96 male candidates. The university in a press release said, the batch has a diverse student body with experience from various industrial backgrounds. This diversity in experiences and backgrounds enriches the program, allowing students to benefit from each other's perspectives and expertise.

IIMU EMBA Admission 2024: Selection process

IIMU EMBA admission 2024 has been offered on the basis of a candidate’s overall academic profile, work experience, entrance exam score and performance in the personal interview

IIM Udaipur EMBA Programme 2024: Classes on weekends

Classes will be held on Saturdays and Sundays, with two sessions scheduled for late evenings on weekdays. The EMBA programme at IIM Udaipur is an executive master's programme for which an MBA degree will be conferred.

In his welcome address, Rajesh Nanarpuzha, Dean (Programs), said, "You are pioneers of this EMBA batch, and you are the ones who will set the culture and traditions for the upcoming batches. There will be challenges and opportunities in this journey of two years of EMBA. Welcome back to student life, keep your mind open, learn as much as possible and gain maximum out of this journey."

In his address, Ashok Banerjee, Director of IIM Udaipur, emphasised on the unique attributes of these programs. He also highlighted that this program is transformational. He said, "You will now have a very busy routine for the next two years as you will attend classes on the weekends and in the late evenings of the weekdays along with your daily office life. It is a degree program that requires hard work and devotion. Our office and state-of-the-art facilities will ensure that the program is delivered smoothly. Utilise your time and learn from IIMU Faculty, peers, and entrepreneurs in the batch and experts from various fields. Make the most of this transformational experience and embrace the journey open-mindedly."

Addressing the batch, guest of honour, Amitabh Mohanty, MD and CEO, JM financial asset management limited, said, " I admire each of you for your motivation and the opportunity you have today. After working for so many years, you have this incredible chance to recreate yourself as a student. The aspirational India is now awake and willing to bring dynamic changes as we as an economy are growing rapidly. After these two years of learning, you will become an alumnus of IIM Udaipur. Be an active member of the alumni community. Connect and communicate with fellow alumni. Actively participate and network with them; you will gain a lot there. Make out the maximum of your time in these two years, and you will transform. After these two years, you will be able to relate and understand the difference in yourselves and your professional life. This course will add great value to you and your career."

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