IIM Kozhikode, Accenture LearnVantage Launch Global MBA for 2027

IIM Kozhikode and Accenture LearnVantage launch a two-year Global MBA beginning in March 2027, targeting experienced international professionals with blended learning and industry-focused training.

The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) has partnered with Accenture LearnVantage to launch a two-year Global MBA programme for experienced international professionals, with the first intake scheduled for March 2027. The programme aims to strengthen leadership, management and technology capabilities among working executives and entrepreneurs operating in an increasingly digital business environment.

The programme is designed primarily for professionals from the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Africa and Europe. It will be delivered through IIM Kozhikode’s newly established Urban Learning Centre in Kochi, Kerala, combining academic instruction with industry perspectives and practical business exposure.

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The two-year course will comprise approximately 650 learning hours across four semesters. Its delivery model will combine online learning, campus-based sessions and international workshops. Participants will learn from IIM Kozhikode faculty members, industry leaders and subject-matter experts, with an emphasis on contemporary management practices, business transformation and emerging technologies.

The curriculum will incorporate case studies, projects and immersive learning experiences to connect management concepts with real-world business challenges. Successful participants will receive an MBA degree awarded by IIM Kozhikode and become part of the institute’s alumni network.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum aggregate of 50% and have at least five years of post-graduation experience in managerial, entrepreneurial or professional roles. The selection process will include an assessment of the applicant’s statement of purpose and an interview.

The Global MBA marks the beginning of a broader, multi-year collaboration between IIM Kozhikode and Accenture LearnVantage. The partnership will focus on four areas: global learning programmes, leadership and talent development, industry-integrated learning, and research, innovation and entrepreneurship.

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Through this collaboration, both institutions aim to combine academic expertise with industry insights to prepare professionals for evolving business demands. The initiative is also intended to encourage knowledge exchange and develop leaders capable of navigating technology-driven change and complex global markets.