IIM Ahmedabad
Online MBA Programme

The IIMA Online MBA Programme is designed to develop new business leadership and entrepreneurial skills, addressing the pressing needs of the business world. Modern professionals are expected to know emerging and high-growth economies, understanding their impact on markets and how their organisations leverage opportunities. The programme employs a comprehensive approach to meet these demands, incorporating diverse learning methodologies. Through case studies, lectures, projects, peer-to-peer experiential activities and simulations facilitated by the distinguished faculty at IIMA, participants will learn how to apply concepts to real-life business and entrepreneurial situations. The individual and group projects further help the participants integrate the learning from different courses in addressing business and management problems. The IIMA Online MBA Programme thus positions its participants to thrive in the ever-evolving and competitive business landscape.

Despite being offered in a blended mode with online and on-campus modules, the IIMA Online MBA Programme maintains the highest standards of teaching quality and knowledge dissemination, aligning closely with the rigour observed in traditional full-time courses. The programme upholds stringent admission standards, ensuring participants are selected based on merit and potential. The curriculum, spanning over two years, is curated with the same meticulous attention to detail as other MBA programs at IIMA, such as PGP and PGPX, covering essential business domains and leveraging the institution's renowned case-based pedagogy.

Achieving an MBA while maintaining a job is no longer an unattainable goal; this programme bridges that gap, providing a well-rounded and flexible learning approach to advance your career while actively working. The unique feature of this programme lies in its immediate applicability, allowing participants to apply acquired knowledge and make a meaningful impact on their current roles or pivot to a new industry. Notably, IIMA is actively creating awareness of the Online MBA programme among employers, positioning it as one of its recognised degree-granting programmes. This strategic emphasis on industry recognition further enhances the programme's value and the potential impact it can have on participants' career trajectories.

Working Professionals and Entrepreneurs with a minimum of 3 years of full-time work experience after completion of graduation, as of June 30, 2024.  Minimum Age of 24 years as of June 30, 2024 (i.e., date of birth on or before June 30, 2000). There is no upper age limit.  Holding at least a bachelor's degree/CA/ CS/ICWA or equivalent in any discipline. (Minimum 15 years of study as per the education system in India i.e., 10 + 2 + 3 or 4 as the case may be.), with at least 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA awarded by any recognised universities.

The programme is beneficial for working professionals aspiring to managerial or entrepreneurial growth. Individuals at junior, middle and senior management levels aiming to lead their organisations in the future are encouraged to apply. Entrepreneurs and innovators intending to scale up their ventures would find this programme instrumental. Additionally, it caters to anyone seeking a career transition to leadership roles in various business, management and organisational settings.

The Online MBA programme is a 2-year degree-granting postgraduate programme offered by IIM Ahmedabad. There is a provision for completing the programme in 3 years, subject to approval by the Programme Executive Committee on a case-to-case basis.

Award of the MBA degree requires successful completion of 36 credits, including core courses, elective courses and 2 credits of projects. The minimum cumulative grade point average required for the programme shall be similar to the requirements of the institute's other degree-granting programmes. The project course involves a demonstration of the application of the learnings of the first-year courses in situations involving managerial decisions. 

The pedagogy comprises case studies, lectures, projects, peer-to-peer experiential learning activities, and simulations. These components, facilitated by IIM Ahmedabad's faculty, aim to equip participants with the knowledge, understanding and hands-on skills to apply their learning immediately in the workplace. Additionally, participants will have access to all the learning resources of IIMA, including digital access to Vikram Sarabhai Library resources.

IIMA has partnered with VCNow to deliver this programme primarily through live online synchronous mode ensuring seamless accessibility. (D2D or centre-based?) Additionally, participants will be able to attend 5 mandatory on-campus immersions at IIM Ahmedabad campus. The total teaching hours are 900 hours. The programme is expected to begin with the campus module. The duration of the campus visits will be around one week each. Live online sessions are scheduled every:

Thursday (evening): 2 sessions (6.45 pm to 09.30 pm)

Friday (evening): 2 sessions (6.45 pm to 09.30 pm)

Saturday (evening): 2 sessions (6.45 pm to 09.30 pm)

Sunday (morning): 1 session (10.20 am to 11.35 am)

Sunday (additional session pre-launch): 1 session

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