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IIM Visakhapatnam, TimesPro Opens Winter Intake for Executive MBA
Programme
– Through this programme, learners will cultivate cross-functional skills, leadership qualities &
analytical abilities and learn to leverage data to inform strategic decision-making.
Visakhapatnam: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Visakhapatnam has announced
admissions for its Winter Intake for the Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
programme. This collaboration with TimesPro underscores a commitment to empowering working
professionals with advanced management acumen, preparing them for leadership roles in an
evolving business environment.
The programme will enable learners to acquire and cultivate comprehensive managerial
competencies, alongside a deep understanding of advanced management techniques, essential for
their development as organisational leaders. It offers a transformative learning experience, fostering
the acquisition of strategic perspectives and the refinement of innovative thinking. Learners will
have the opportunity to apply theoretical frameworks to practical business scenarios, ensuring they
are well-equipped to tackle the complex challenges of today's global economy.
In a world where business dynamics are constantly shifting, the need for continuous upskilling has
never been more critical. The World Economic Forum predicts that half the global labour force may
need reskilling by 2025, with upskilling potentially adding USD 8.3 trillion to the global GDP by 2030.
The rapidly changing business environment requires managers to upskill themselves to pivot in their
careers and stay relevant. A LinkedIn survey found that 9 out of 10 executives agree that soft skills
are more important than ever, with skills for roles changing by 25% since 2015 and expected to
reach 65% by 2030. The global MBA Education Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15.6% from
2023 to 2032, reaching a valuation of USD 83.08 billion by 2032.
Speaking at the announcement of the EMBA, Prof. M Chandrasekhar, Director, IIM Visakhapatnam
said, “We at IIM Visakhapatnam are excited to offer the Executive MBA programme in partnership
with TimesPro. This initiative is designed to cultivate leaders who can deftly navigate the intricacies
of modern business with strategic foresight and confidence. Our programme presents a unique
opportunity for professionals to acquire the latest competencies, empowering them to steer through
the complexities of a globalised business environment.”
Anish Srikrishna, CEO, TimesPro said, “We are pleased to launch the Executive MBA programme
with IIM Visakhapatnam, offering our learners unparalleled opportunities to study under the
esteemed IIM Visakhapatnam faculty while engaging with professionals from a wide range of
industries. This programme not only imparts critical cross-functional skills but also enriches learners
with sector-specific insights through collaborative peer interactions.”
Previous cohorts have witnessed an impressive diversity of profiles, from varied sectors hailing from
sectors such as IT, BFSI, PSUs, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Marketing, Edtech, Healthcare and
Communications among others and bringing between 3 to 25 years of professional experience. The
programme encompasses 740 hours of rigorous learning, supplemented by two on-campus modules
of five days each at the world-class GRIHA-5 Star-rated IIM Visakhapatnam campus. The pedagogical
approach adopted for this programme will entail a judicious blend of lectures, real-life case studies,
quizzes and assignments, thereby ensuring a comprehensive and engaging learning experience.
The programme will be conducted via TimesPro’s state-of-the-art Interactive Learning (IL) platform
and delivered in Direct-to-Device (D2D) mode. The comprehensive curriculum covers a broad
spectrum of subjects, including Marketing, Economics, Finance & Accounting, Organisational
Behaviour, Information Systems, Human Resources, Strategy, Production and Operations,
Entrepreneurship, Project Management, Business Ethics and Law.
About IIM Visakhapatnam:
The Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam (IIMV) is a new generation IIM, set up by the
Government of India in September 2015. The Institute is nestled in a world-class GRIHA 5-star rating
campus spread over 241 acres of land on the suburbs of the ‘City of Destiny’, Visakhapatnam,
Andhra Pradesh. The Institute aims to have a net-zero status in energy, water and carbon footprint.
Composed of distinguished alumni of IIMs, IITs, and other premier institutions of India and abroad,
the faculty at IIM Visakhapatnam has impressive academic and research credentials. This cohort is
complemented by visiting faculty and experts from the industry. The Institute is constantly
expanding its activity profile in scale and scope, offering distinctive academic and research
programmes to meet the current and emerging opportunities in the industry and the government.
Reinforcing its credibility as a knowledge-driven entity, the Institute aims to rank among the top 20
business schools in the country, in the next five years. The Institute looks forward to attaining
standards of global excellence as enshrined in the IIM Act 2017, through its high-quality academic,
research, consulting, and capacity building initiatives, winning and sustaining in the process, the
trust and confidence of all stakeholders.
About TimesPro:
TimesPro, established in 2013, is a leading Higher EdTech platform dedicated to empowering the
career growth of aspiring learners by equipping them with skills to rise in a competitive world.
TimesPro’s H.EdTech programmes are created to meet the rapidly changing industry requirements
and have been blended with technology to make them accessible & affordable.
TimesPro offers a variety of created and curated learning programmes across a range of categories,
industries, and age groups. They include employment-oriented early career programmes across BFSI,
e-Commerce, and technology sectors; executive education for working professionals in collaboration
with premier educational institutions like IIMs and IITs; and organisational learning and development
interventions at the corporate level.
TimesPro also collaborates with India’s leading organisations across varied sectors to provide
upskilling and reskilling solutions to boost employability and create a robust workforce. TimesPro is a
Higher EdTech initiative by The Times Group.
