About the Programme
About the Program
Executive MBA programme is designed to capture the dimension of futuristic organizations with an immersive and active learning experience to equip future leaders. The program will benefit those having strong entrepreneurial mindset and leverage upon various GoI initiatives like Atamanirbhar Bharat, Make in India and Start-up India. The entire spectrum of program will cover emerging global trends, international interface, align with government eco-system and transform opportunities into actions. The program shall emphasis more on responsible leadership, sustainability, and digital transformation.. Executive MBA programme at IIM Sambalpur was initiated in the year 2021. Since then IIM Sambalpur has successfully inducted four batches, this year fifth batch of ExeMBA will be admitted. The programme has seen a unique cohort of working professionals across different industries like manufacturing, IT, ITES, Retail etc. With an average 7 years of experience and NRI participants in every batch.
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Key Objectives
The predominant goal of the Program is to help the participants enhance their entrepreneurial skills and strategies to take organization at next-level and to activate their personal development and emerge as responsible Leaders. The specific objectives are as follows:
- Develop entrepreneurial skills to adapt ever-changing business environment and apply the concepts of business management.
- Ability to integrate innovative ideas across functional areas to diagnose and solve complex business problems.
- Acquire deeper insights on responsible leadership, sustainability and digital transformation to act as strong organizational leaders.
- Develop entrepreneurial skills to adapt ever-changing business environment and apply the concepts of business management.
Key Benefits
- A 2-year degree program for working/ self-employed professionals.
- Multi-Modal format classes*
- Three weekend classes followed by one week off.
- Interactions with corporate, faculty from top national and international Business Schools
- Build influential connections.
- IIM Sambalpur Alumni status
- Rigorous, cutting-edge curriculum with entrepreneurial orientation
- Flipped classroom pedagogy.
- Focus on Cohort Diversity across nationalities.
- International immersion program (optional) / CEO Immersion Program
Course delivery would include an eclectic mix of Flipped classroom, case – based methods of teaching, simulations, problem solving exercises, assignments, roleplay and in-class discussions. *Multi-Modal learning model where the students can choose to take some or all classes online during any portion of the programme but is not required to use a particular format
Curriculum & Structure
Course Curriculum
In the first year of the programme, a participant must undergo 420 hours of instructions on an interactive learning platform. In the second year the Participants are required to complete 330 hours of instructions. The Participants will have to undergo all the prescribed courses from the selected areas of specialization, with an option for choosing electives on one’s own preference.
First Year
| Course | Credit | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| TERM I | ||
| Managing People and Performance | 3 | 20 |
| Financial and Management Accounting | 3 | 20 |
| Essentials of Marketing | 3 | 20 |
| Firms and Market | 3 | 20 |
| Quantitative Techniques | 3 | 20 |
| Total Term I | 15 | 100 |
| Term II | ||
| Corporate Finance | 3 | 20 |
| Strategic Marketing | 3 | 20 |
| Macro Economics | 3 | 20 |
| Operation Management | 3 | 20 |
| Managerial Communication | 1.5 | 10 |
| Negotiation | 1.5 | 10 |
| Total Term II | 15 | 100 |
| Term III | ||
| Management Information Systems | 3 | 20 |
| Strategic Management | 3 | 20 |
| Strategic Human Resource Management | 3 | 20 |
| Legal Aspect of Business | 1.5 | 10 |
| Design Thinking | 1.5 | 10 |
| Total Term III | 12 | 80 |
Second Year
| Course | Credit | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| CEO Immersion | 6 | 40 |
| TERM IV | ||
| Sustainability & Ethics | 3 | 20 |
| Leadership | 3 | 20 |
| Corporate Entrepreneurship | 3 | 20 |
| Total Term IV | 9 | 60 |
| TERM V | ||
| Digital Transformation | 3 | 20 |
| Project Management | 3 | 20 |
| Elective 1 | 3 | 20 |
| Elective 2 | 3 | 20 |
| Total | 12 | 80 |
| TERM VI | ||
| Elective 3 | 3 | 20 |
| Capstone | 3 | 20 |
| Total | 6 | 40 |
*Subject to Change **Each session will be of 1.5 hours duration.
| Year | Credit | Sessions | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Year | 42 | 280 | 420 |
| 2nd Year | 33 | 220 | 330 |
| Total | 75 | 500 | 750 |
Admission & Eligibilty
Qualification & Work Experience
Candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent percentage. And A minimum 3 years of Post Qualification managerial/ entrepreneurial/ professional experience as on last date of application.
Selection Criteria
1. Self-financed Candidates
In the case of self-financed candidates fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria as above shall be called for the PI process. The Executive MBA Admission Committee in consultation with the Competent Authority will decide the number of candidates to be called for PI. Candidates shall be required to submit a “No Objection Certificate”/ “Consent letter” at the time of admission for pursuing the Executive MBA at IIM Sambalpur from his or her employer.
2. Industry Sponsored Candidates
Industry Sponsored candidates are allowed admission in the Executive MBA Program of IIM Sambalpur. A Sponsored candidate must have been in service of the sponsoring organization for at least two years at the time of admission. The selection of candidates under this category will be primarily based on personal interview. The candidates will be required to submit a letter from the sponsoring company. A candidate selected under this category will have to abide by all the Rules and regulations applicable to students taken under normal category.
Personal Interview
Upon being shortlisted, the candidate shall appear for a personal interview in front of the Expert panel. The selection panel will assess the suitability of the candidates based on their managerial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset. Candidates will be especially assessed in interviews based on Statement of Purpose (SOP) apart from academic record, professional accomplishments, etc.
Statement of Purpose (SOP)
The candidate should submit a SOP not exceeding 2000 words and should include talk about your career path, interests, professional contributions, goals and the driving force behind pursuing ExeMBA.
Preparing the merit List
Merit List will be prepared based on Personal Interview, Academic Qualification, Relevant Work Experience and Statement of Purpose (SOP).
IIM Sambalpur reserves the right to modify any part of this document including the various criteria and cut offs mentioned at any time till the actual admission process for the batch is completed. Any dispute concerning Admission for the Executive MBA 2026-28 batch would be subject to jurisdiction of the competent courts within the territorial jurisdiction of city of Sambalpur only.
How to Apply
The candidates are required to apply ONLINE for admission to ExeMBA Programme Batch 2026-28. No hard copy/mail copy of the application is accepted.
Along with the application supporting documents to be uploaded
- Passport size photo
- Copy of Master’s/Bachelor’s mark sheets and certificates
- Copy of Govt. issued photo identity proof
- Copies of SSC, HSC Mark sheets, and certificates
- Relevant work experience certificates
- NOC from current employer
- NEFT/RTGS transaction slip of Application Fee
- Copy of Caste and disability Certificate, if applicable
- PwD certificate must be issued by a Govt. Hospital, if applicable
Application Fee:
Please upload the receipt of online payment of the application fee of Rs. 1000/- plus GST (non-refundable) along with your application.
Program Fee
Executive Master of Business Administration (EXE-MBA) Fee Structure for Batch 2026-28
| Payment Deadline | Fees in INR |
|---|---|
| During acceptance of admission offer | 50000 |
| On or before the start date of Term 1 (Inclusive of Caution Money & Alumni Fee) | 200000 |
| On or before the start date of Term 2 | 200000 |
| On or before the start date of Term 3 | 200000 |
| On or before the start date of Term 4 | 200000 |
| On or before the start date of Term 6 | 200000 |
| On or before the start date of Term 5 | 200000 |
| Total Course Fee | 1250000 |
Note: 1) The fee for Executive MBA 2026-28 is ₹12,20,000 + refundable caution deposit of ₹20,000 + alumni membership fee of ₹10,000.
For ExeMBA related admissions queries, please write to onlineadmissions[at]iimsambalpur[dot]ac[dot]in or contact number: +913348051906
Fee Structure
Career / Outcomes
Outcomes
Career acceleration and leadership capability for working professionals across manufacturing, IT, ITES, retail and other sectors — with strengthened entrepreneurial, responsible-leadership and digital-transformation competencies, and IIM Sambalpur alumni status.
FAQ & Contacts
Contact Details
Website: www.iimsambalpur.ac.in
Phone: +91 3348051906
Email: onlineadmissions[at]iimsambalpur[dot]ac[dot]in