548 Working Professionals Join IIM Kozhikode’s Executive MBA Programme

KOZHIKODE:
Reflecting the growing demand for high-quality executive education, the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) welcomed the 17th batch of its globally acclaimed Executive Post Graduate Programme (EPGP). The programme, often hailed as a top-tier MBA for working professionals, registered 548 students, marking the fifth consecutive year with over 500 enrolments. Adil Zainulbhai, Chairman, Capacity Building Commission and former Chairman of McKinsey, India was the Chief Guest for the event. Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, Director IIM Kozhikode presided over the event.

The current cohort also recorded 26% of female participants, which is the highest ever gender diversity that the programme has ever witnessed. The cohort jointly represents 150+ organisations and more than 50% of the batch is constituted of participants in the age group of 30-39. Candidates represent diverse areas such as IT/software, public sector, Energy, Aerospace, Education, Consulting, Manufacturing, Automotive, Accounting, Banking & Insurance etc. Candidates with 06-09 years of experience make up for 30% of the batch. The cohort’s average work experience stands at nearly 10 years.

Addressing the gathering Adil Zainulbhai encouraged the MBA aspirants to reinvent themselves with a focus on developing a learning mind-set and discover the joy of ‘creating’ and ‘building’ for a self-reliant India at 2047. Emphasising on the need to ‘be prepared’ for a dynamic work environment in the future, he encouraged the cohort to make the most of the opportunities by being at the “right place, at the right time with the right skill-set”. Now at the helm of the world’s largest traing system in the world at the Capacity Building Commission Mr Zainulbhai shared many valuable lessons from his more than 45-year experience at private as well government organisations, with the cohort. He also highlighted India’s accelerated growth in technology and the country’s potential in the global arena. Terming this as “India’s Century,” he further shed light on how India can leverage its strengths to become a leading global player

Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, congratulated the candidates for making into the prestigious and globally recognized EMBA programme and recounted how IIM Kozhikode has been pioneering Executive Education since the start of the century, not only in India but in the whole of Asia. He added that “This tremendous response to IIMK’s Executive Programme is a shining testimony to the Institute’s strength, growth and the global relevance of this programme. Our unique academic space at IIM Kozhikode is designed to create aspirations, because aspirations are what drives the business and drives a nation. He encouraged the cohort to whole heartedly immerse themselves in the programme’s learning experience.

Earlier, Prof. Chitwan Lalji, Chairperson EPGP, IIMK welcomed the participants to the Campus and added that the programme has come a long way carving its niche in the Asia Pacific region in the last 16 years. She further elaborated on how the interactive learning format allows participants to have the flexibility to choose the class room centres based in their city of residence and/or work facilitated by IIMK’s technology partner -Times Pro. The 548 participants will be distributed across 6 sections.

With its unique blend of rigorous academics, industry relevance, and flexibility, IIM Kozhikode’s EPGP continues to be a beacon for working professionals seeking to redefine their careers.