Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)

Initiated in 2021, the Executive MBA at IIM Sambalpur is 2 years programme. The programme is mostly offered in Online mode. It 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. 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.

IIM Sambalpur has successfully inducted two batches, this year fourth 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
 

IIM Sambalpur has well crafted Executive MBA curriculuam which is mostly delivered in online mode. The programme is designed to create solid foundation in fundamentals of business and management with immersive learning experience. The course will be online on every alternate weekend. The live sessions by faculty will facilitate interactive experiential learning among participants. Since classes are conducted on alternate weekends, participants will get sufficient time to apply and relate their academic learning to real-time environment. 

IIM Sambalpur practices a unique pedagogy of flipped Classroom that enable participants to learn-by-practice. The Blended-mode of course-delivery addresses the constraints of working professionals in having to be away from work for extended durations of time, typically necessitated by fully on-campus, residential programs. The program is planned to be offered on high definition, video conference based virtual classroom (VCR) online platform and offline mode i.e., on Campus of IIM Sambalpur.

In the first year of the IIM Sambalpur MBA Executive programme, a participant must undergo 450 hours of instructions on an interactive learning platform. In the second year the Participants are required to complete 240 hours of instructions and the remaining 60 hours of a Project course. Each session will be of 1.5 hours duration.

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. Three electives should be chosen from a basket of six courses listed during due course of time. 
 

Eligible candidates should apply Online for admission to IIM Sambalpur ExeMBA programme with an application fees of Rs.1000 and required documents. No hard copy/mail copy of the application is accepted. 

Step by Step process for IIM Sambalpur Executive MBA Admission is shared below: 

Apply Online after checking your eligibility at IIM Sambalpur admission website with application fee of Rs.1000
Candidates fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria shall be called for the PI process. 
Candidates shall be required to submit a “No Objection Certificate”/ “Consent letter” for pursuing the Executive MBA at IIM Sambalpur from his or her employer
Industry Sponsored candidates are also 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. 
The candidate should submit a SOP not exceeding 2000 words and should include talk about career path, interests, professional contributions, goals and the driving force behind pursuing ExeMBA
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. Candidate will be especially assessed based on Statement of Purpose (SOP) apart from academic record, professional accomplishments, etc.
Merit List will be prepared based on Personal Interview, Academic Qualification, Relevant Work Experience and Statement of Purpose (SOP)
The total program fee for Executive MBA is Rs. 12,00,000/- which includes tuition Fees, Virtual Library Access (such as cost of materials/cases/library materials/ Databases/ Archive etc.) and Campus Immersion (IIM Sambalpur campus only).

• The candidates are required to apply ONLINE for admission to IIM Sambalpur ExeMBA Programme. No hard copy/mail copy of the application is accepted.
• Along with the application, supporting documents to be uploaded include 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
• Please also upload the receipt of online payment of the application fee of Rs. 1000/- plus GST (non-refundable) along with your application.