e-Mode Post Graduate Programme (ePGP*) in Management is a two year master degree programme (with added flexibility of completion in 3 years) offered on Interactive technology platform. The objective of the programme is to impart management education to junior, middle, and senior level working professionals and entrepreneurs seeking skills and strategies to take their organizations to the next level.

The course which is imparted over more than 850 hours of classroom sessions, provides the students with leadership skills for the knowledge economy, through an innovative curriculum.

During the first year, the programme curriculum focuses on equipping the students with

Managerial decision making abilities.

Leadership capabilities.

Understanding of the functional areas of management.

Understanding of the economic and regulatory trends.

Varied analytical tools and techniques.

General management orientation.

*‘e' stands for Electronic Learning Mode (eLearning Mode)

• A rigorous blended learning programme in management offered by the top Indian B-School.

• Award of "Master of Management Studies" (MMS) degree by IIM Ahmedabad.

• IIMA is responsible for the academic policies, course design, delivery, admissions and student evaluation of ePGP. The service partner is responsible for the technology platform, infrastructure and programme management support.

• Programme specifically designed for junior, mid, and senior level working professionals and entrepreneurs with all the benefits of Interactive Onsite and interactive blended Learning.

• Students selected through a rigorous process that includes written test and interview.

• Learning through interactions with experienced professionals who are part of peer group.

• Five Classroom modules conducted in the IIMA campus at different time-slots.

• Membership of IIMA Alumni association upon completion of the programme.

• Duration: 2 years (with added flexibility of completion in 3 years).

In association with an identified service partner (VCNow), ePGP is offered through a technology-enabled interactive class room located in your city. Five campus modules of one week each in the IIMA Campus is also included in the programme design.

IIMA is responsible for the academic policies, course design, delivery, admissions and student evaluation of ePGP. The service partner is responsible for the technology platform, infrastructure and programme management support.

Since this is a Blended Programme, Five Classroom modules are conducted in the IIMA campus at different time-slots

Technology / Programme Partner - VCNow

VCNow is a brand owned by Unified Collaboration Services LLP and is the largest infrastructure based HD Video Conference Service provider of the country with over 60 Virtual Classroom studios (Study Centers) spread across 32 cities in India. VCNow Virtual Classroom provides for a near-real classroom experience with its highly interactive Live 2-Way High Definition Video Conference interface. Each classroom is equipped with global class Video Conference equipments, 50 inch HD LED displays and acoustics that makes learning a seamless and pleasurable experience.

The teaching approach is highly interactive, using the technological capabilities of the channel. The pedagogy is a blend of lectures, case studies, online lectures, projects, peer-to-peer learning, self-learning and simulations. Mentoring by faculty and remote access to learning resources of IIMA will also be made available. The service partner will ensure uninterrupted technical support in conducting online classes, attendance, quizzes and the like.

• Advantage of learning theoretical and practical aspects of management from faculty of IIM Ahmedabad and Guest/Visiting Faculty.
• Study while you work by attending classes in your city after office hours on week days and week-ends.
• Benefits of blending traditional Brick & Mortar Model and modern interactive technology.

The participants are considered bonafide students of IIM Ahmedabad and will enjoy similar privileges, including alumni status.