MBA for Executives (MBAEx)

IIM Calcutta offers one year full time residential MBA for Executives (MBEx). The programme is meant for Executives with more than five years of professional experience. MBAEx provides mid-career professionals the ideal platform to augment their existing skill sets as they endeavour to armour themselves for senior and top management roles in the industry.
The MBAEx programme fulfils the criteria to be considered as MBA as per global accreditation organisations and features in the ‘Global MBA Ranking’. The programme is of international repute and competes in the one-year MBA section of global rankings viz Financial Times. 

Launched in 2006, MBAEx programme has spawned alumni who have demonstrated excellence in the leadership positions that they have occupied in their organizations. MBAEx class at IIM Calcutta comprises an eclectic mix of youth and experience. Under the able guidance of the country’s leading management faculty, a passion for continuous learning synergizes with experiences from diverse backgrounds to create an enriching learning environment.

MBAEx catalyses the transformation of experienced professionals into dynamic ethical leaders with the heady mix of fervour, idealism, experience and moderating values. The students come with diverse work experience from various backgrounds and industries, making peer learning much more nuanced than a regular MBA programme.

IIM Calcutta MBA Ex curriculum is divided into six terms. Students are required to take 25 compulsory courses spread over six terms. The students are required to take 15 electives course spread over three terms (Terms IV, V and VI). They choose form a wide range of elective courses offered.

IIM Calcutta pedagogy involves learning beyond the classroom. While case discussions enrich the practical experience of unraveling real life business puzzles, informal discussions on varied topics from thoughtfully chosen adjunct readings broaden individual perspectives. Individuals also make time to participate in business case competitions, branding exercises and self-interest career advancement clubs. An integrated course package for this programme has been developed and updated annually.

MBA Ex international immersion programme helps future business leaders hone their skills while tackling real world challenges. The 17th batch of MBAEx (AY 2023-24) visited SDA Bocconi Business School, Italy and ESADE Business School, Spain for their immersion module in 2024. The students were at the business schools for two weeks; they had individual and group project, the topics and scope of which were developed by the faculty member(s) from the business schools.

What sets IIMC apart from all other management schools in India is its analytical pedagogy. It is a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and case discussion that equips future managers to develop deep understanding of required skills and their application. Debate and interactive discussions are an integral part of IIMC’s pedagogy.

IIMC offers a high number of elective courses giving students a huge variety of courses to choose from depending on their interests and career plans. Key specializations include Finance, Human Resource Management, Economics, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Operations Management, Organizational Behaviour, Public Policy and management, Strategic Management among others

IIM Calcutta MBA Ex admission process is detailed as below along with the assessment process:

• Apply online on IIMC official website with application fee of Rs.4000/-. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their GMAT score obtained during last three years of GMAT exams.
• IIM Calcutta will conduct personal interviews for the shortlisted candidates
• Candidates will be assessed for final admission on Academic background, Professional experience, GMAT score, Personal interviews, Statement of purpose, Recommendation
• Overall assessment is made on the basis of all these factors for selecting candidates for admission. 
   

Apply online for MBA Ex programme of IIM Calcutta on its official website with application fee of Rs.4000/-. There are three rounds of application process. Attach all the required documents including Statement of Purpose, work experience certificate, category certificate, two recommendations among others.