EXECUTIVE POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Programme Overview

IIM Kashipur's Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (EPGDBM) is a dynamic and accelerated management course tailored for seasoned professionals aiming to elevate their leadership skills. This 14-month programme offers an intensive curriculum covering essential business facets such as finance, marketing, strategy, and leadership. EPGDBM combines classroom learning with practical applications, fostering a collaborative environment and providing a platform for executives to network, exchange insights, and propel their careers to new heights. It equips participants with the strategic acumen and managerial prowess needed to thrive in senior leadership roles across diverse industries.

Programme Highlights

• Contextually designed 14-month programme for working professionals
• Campus immersion module of three days
• Peer-learning and networking opportunities
• Focus on real business use cases
• IIM Kashipur Alumni status

Key Learning Outcomes

• 1.Understand the functional and strategic aspects of the various functions such as marketing, HR, finance, operations, SCM, etc., in their wider organisational context.
• Develop critical thinking and analytical skills to evaluate information, solve problems, and make logical deductions that will lead to effective decision-making.
• Recognise the importance of digital technologies in improving organisational performance.
• Understand the challenges facing businesses in a global environment to deploy appropriate strategies for organisational growth.

Batch 1 Profile

Programme Content

TERM I – 3.5 Months

Course Title	Live Online Hrs.	Masterclass Hrs.	Async Classes
Managerial Economics	12	1	5
Business Communication	12	NA	5
Operations Management	12	1	5
Financial and Management Accounting	12	1	5
Organizational Behaviour	12	1	5
Statistics for Management	12	1	5
Building Blocks of Leadership	12	NA	NA
Total	84	5	30

TERM II – 3.5 Months

Course Title	Live Online Hrs.	Masterclass Hrs.	Async Classes
Marketing Management	12	1	5
Human Resources Management	12	1	5
Business Environment and Indian Economy	15	1	5
Corporate Finance	15	1	5
Marketing Research	12	NA	5
Innovation Management	12	NA	5
Organizational Design in the Contemporary Era	12	NA	NA
Total	90	4	30

TERM III – 3.5 Months

Course Title	Live Online Hrs.	Masterclass Hrs.	Async Classes
Strategic Management	12	1	5
Business Negotiations	12	NA	5
Sales Management	12	1	5
Business Ethics	12	1	5
Business Valuation	12	1	5
e-Commerce and Platform Businesses	15	1	1
Financial Modelling	12	NA	NA
Total	87	5	26

TERM IV – 3.5 Months

Course Title	Live Online Hrs.	Masterclass Hrs.	Async Classes
B2B and Digital Marketing	12	1	5
Digital Transformation	12	1	5
Business Laws	12	NA	5
Startups, Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Finance	12	1	5
International Economics	12	1	5
Business Analytics	15	1	5
On-Campus Immersion	30	NA	NA
Total	105	5	30

Pedagogy

The programme shall have 500 contact hours (Live + Async) spread across four terms over 14 months. The online lectures will be delivered by eminent faculty from IIM Kashipur and expert(s) from the industry. The programme will be primarily taught through a combination of class exercises, presentations, take-home exercises, simulations, and case studies. The async component of the programme includes recorded videos, interactive content, moderated discussion forums, etc. The course contents are organised to provide the participants with an introduction to the application of content to various business aspects.

Programme Delivery

The programme is a blended programme comprising both online and on-campus modules. For the online modules, the primary method of instruction will be through LIVE lectures that will be delivered online. Sessions will be conducted via a state-of-the-art Interactive Learning (IL) platform and delivered in Direct-to-Device (D2D) mode that learners can access on their Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, or Smartphone. The on-campus module will be delivered in classrooms at IIM Kashipur.

Duration

14 Months

Class Schedule

Saturday – 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Sunday – 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Campus Immersion

One campus immersion module will be conducted in the last week at the end of term IV and will be of five days at IIM Kashipur. The in-campus modules are subject to the conditions that prevail at that point in time. These conditions pertain to the pandemic or other unavoidable reasons.

Who should attend

• Working executives seeking to advance in their careers with a flexible Executive EPGDBM
• Mid-level managers keen to upskill, learn the various management functions relevant to the existing business environment, and take on bigger roles.
• Senior managers/professionals in senior leadership roles who are experts in their domains but feel the need to upskill, gain a deeper understanding of managerial skills to manage their teams efficiently, face challenges, and take up greater responsibilities to meet organisational goals.

Eligibility Criteria

• A bachelor’s degree in any discipline or an equivalent academic pursuit (i.e., 10+2+3), with a minimum of 45% marks or equivalent CGPA (42% for NC-OBC, EWS 40% marks for SC/ST/DAP)
• A valid GMAT/CAT/IIM Kashipur Administered Test score
• Minimum of seven years of full-time work experience, where the number of months of work experience is considered as on the date of announcement of the online application process for admission
• Work experience will be considered only if it is paid and full-time, acquired after completing the bachelor’s degree (Apprenticeship, Articleship, Internship, etc., which form an integral part of a course study, will not be treated as work experience)
• Part-time/Project/Internship/Articleship/Pre-graduation work experience should not be entered and will not be counted as work experience

Admission Criteria

• Candidates will have to submit an online application with all the required documents in the form of attachments as required.
• Eligible applicants (as per the application form) will have to appear for the Admission Test. The Admission Test is planned to be conducted on a fortnightly basis.
• Offers (for all candidates who have submitted complete documentation) will be sent for each admission window separately.
• Announcement of the merit list under any category shall be strictly in order of merit based on the total score.

Attendance Criteria

A minimum of 75% attendance is a prerequisite for successfully completing the programme.

Assessment & Evaluation

The performance of participants will be monitored on a continuous evaluation basis through quizzes, assignments, project work, class participation, term-end examinations, and any other component as decided by the course instructor.

Certification & Executive Alumni Status

• Participants who successfully meet the evaluation criteria and satisfy the requisite attendance criteria will be awarded a ‘Certificate of Completion’.
• Participants who are unable to clear the evaluation criteria but have the requisite attendance will be awarded a ‘Certificate of Participation’.
• Successful participants will also be accorded IIM Kashipur Executive Alumni status.

Sample Certificate

Programme Fee

Particulars	Amount (In Rs.)
Application Fee	2,950
Total Fee (excluding application fee)	4,36,500

Note:

• All the above fees include GST.
• Only the Application Fee is directly payable to Times Edutech and Events Limited (TEEL).
• TimesPro will collect ONLY the application fee. IIM Kashipur will collect all remaining fees, which include Programme Fee, Industry/Guest speaker fee, Campus Visit fee, and Alumni fee.
• Based on the availability of rooms on the campus, accommodation would be confirmed to the participants and per day charges would be INR 1,500* (includes food charges and single accommodation).
• Campus fees will be directly paid to the institute during campus visits; not included in the total programme fee.

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