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Kozhikode: The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode) has opened admissions for the 19th batch of its flagship Executive Post Graduate Programme (EPGP) in Management, a two-year MBA for working professionals. With this announcement, the Institute reaffirms its position as a leading destination for executive education in India, combining academic rigour, managerial relevance and a learning experience that reflects its global academic standards and the changing needs of business and industry.
IIM Kozhikode formally announced the launch of admissions for the 19th batch at a media event, where Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, Director, IIM Kozhikode, underscored the enduring legacy of the programme in shaping future-ready leaders. He highlighted the programme’s strong track record in fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment, including one of the highest levels of women’s participation across the Institute’s flagship offerings. He also drew attention to the changing global economic landscape and the growing importance of capabilities such as data analytics and artificial intelligence in contemporary management practice.
Sharing his thoughts on the launch, Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, Director, IIM Kozhikode, said, “The EPGP has consistently brought together professionals from varied sectors, functions and career stages into a cohort defined by intellectual depth, diversity of perspective and a shared commitment to growth. We remain committed to nurturing globally minded, technologically fluent and socially conscious managers who can lead with judgement, agility and purpose in a rapidly changing business environment today.”
Last year, the 18th batch marked a significant milestone in IIM Kozhikode’s executive education journey. With 672 participants, it became the largest Executive MBA cohort in the Institute’s history. Women comprised 29 per cent of the batch, representing the highest level of participation recorded so far. The cohort reflected strong diversity across senior professionals and entrepreneurs from the private sector, government and public sector undertakings with representation from industries such as information technology, consulting, BFSI, manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, energy, legal services, aerospace and more. Participants brought a wide span of professional experience, ranging from three years to over twenty years.
Designed to support leadership development and career progression, the EPGP combines the flexibility of interactive online learning at dedicated centres at participant’s city of residence/work, along with the depth of immersive campus engagement over two years. With over 750 contact hours, the programme helps participants strengthen their understanding of core business functions, sharpen strategic thinking and engage with emerging themes shaping enterprise decision-making. The curriculum also equips professionals to respond more effectively to economic shifts, technological change and evolving market realities.
In the first year, learners build a strong grounding in management fundamentals across four quarters, covering courses from various areas such as finance and accounting, decision sciences and operations management, marketing, strategy, human resources and organisational behaviour, economics and humanities, liberal arts and management. In the second year, the programme moves into three semesters of advanced study, allowing participants to choose from a wide range of electives, including corporate strategy, digital transformation, AI for business, Gen AI, responsible AI, entrepreneurship and innovation, Mapping Managerial Excellence: Insights from the Bhagavad Gita, Story Telling Artistry, Corporate Wellness through Karma Yoga, leadership and change management, international business, business simulations and other specialised subjects.
The programme is delivered through an Interactive Learning (IL) platform and follows a dynamic pedagogy combining lectures, case discussions, white papers, simulations, assignments, presentations and masterclasses with industry experts. Participants also gain exposure to entrepreneurial thinking through IIMK Live, the Institute’s business incubator and entrepreneurship development centre. In addition, the programme includes three one-week campus immersions and an optional international immersion, offering meaningful exposure to global markets, cross-cultural contexts and international business practices.
Admission to the programme follows a rigorous selection process comprising the Executive Management Aptitude Test (EMAT) and a personal interview. Applicants may also submit valid CAT, GRE or GMAT scores in lieu of the EMAT, provided these are no more than three years old from the date of the EMAT. On successful completion, participants receive IIM Kozhikode alumni status and join the Institute’s alumni network of over 15,000 professionals.
