IIM Shillong Launches Executive MBA for Working Professionals

• IIM Shillong launches seventh PGPWE cohort, offering a hybrid Executive MBA.
• Program costs Rs 12.7 lakh; requires graduation plus three years’ experience.
• Curriculum offers 60+ electives and industry-focused learning for working professionals.

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Shillong has initiated the seventh batch of the Postgraduate Program for Working Executives (PGPWE), culminating in an MBA. The program is tailored for working professionals seeking to obtain advanced management education while continuing their careers.

Candidates who are interested and meet the eligibility criteria can submit their applications for admission through the institute's official website. The complete cost of the two-year Executive MBA program is Rs 12,70,000. Individuals with a minimum of three years of work experience post-graduation can sign up. They should also possess at least 50 percent overall marks or a corresponding CGPA.

The program will be delivered in a hybrid format, featuring live online weekend classes alongside on-campus immersion experiences. Students will have a variety of elective options with more than 60 choices in finance, marketing, operations, HR, information systems, strategy, and liberal studies to tailor their education to personal career aspirations.

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The course framework is tailored to provide candidates with a prompt impact in the workplace by applying classroom concepts directly, along with a unique Executive MBA experience featuring networking opportunities, full-day weekend classes, and the integration of academics with industry.

Naliniprava Tripathy, Director I/C, IIM Shillong, stated, “The Executive MBA programme is structured to support the learning aspirations of working professionals, enabling them to pursue advanced management education while balancing academic, personal and professional commitments. The curriculum reflects current industry requirements and aims to equip participants with the managerial and leadership capabilities needed in a rapidly evolving business environment.”