The IILM MBA programme equips students with a comprehensive understanding of business management while fostering essential leadership and entrepreneurial skills. It emphasises key competencies needed to navigate the rapidly evolving business landscape, integrating theoretical concepts with practical applications through case studies, internships, live projects, and industry interactions.
IILM’s Corporate Readiness Programme builds corporate awareness and readiness through extensive industry engagement. With a legacy of academic excellence, strong industry connections, and a global outlook, the programme prepares students to tackle the complexities of the modern business world while emphasising personal growth, ethical leadership, and social responsibility.
The holistic approach of the IILM MBA combines academic rigour with real-world challenges. The pathway system allows students to specialise in a subject and an industry domain while exploring multidisciplinary learning through courses offered by the Law, Engineering, Computer Science, and Liberal Arts schools.
Students can pursue entrepreneurial ventures via the IILM Incubation Network or gain international exposure through partnerships like Copenhagen Business School. A distinguished faculty comprising academic experts and industry leaders fosters a collaborative learning environment and promotes innovation and critical thinking.
A strong alumni network and robust placement support further enhance the programme, making it a compelling choice for aspiring business leaders.
USP: Comprehensive learning in traditional and digital marketing strategies, consumer behaviour, and AI-driven analytics.
Scope: Careers in digital marketing, brand management, market research, and global marketing.
Growth Potential: The $807 billion global digital marketing industry offers expansive career opportunities in retail, technology, and media sectors.
USP: Combines strategic HR management with contemporary approaches like talent analytics and AI-driven HR tools.
Scope: Roles in talent acquisition, employee relations, HR analytics, and organisational development.
Growth Potential: The HR sector is growing at 11.7% CAGR, driven by remote work and AI integration.
USP: Advanced knowledge in global accounting standards and strategic financial management.
Scope: Roles in audit, corporate finance, risk management, and financial analysis.
Growth Potential: The accounting services market is expanding at a CAGR of 5.7%, driven by regulatory complexities and global business growth.
USP: Focus on optimising supply chains, logistics efficiency, and lean management using IoT and AI.
Scope: Careers in logistics management, operations analysis, and supply chain analytics.
Growth Potential: The global supply chain management market is projected to reach $42.46 billion by 2027.
USP: Expertise in big data analytics, predictive modelling, and business intelligence using industry-standard tools.
Scope: Roles in data analysis, strategic planning, and business intelligence across industries.
Growth Potential: The business analytics market, growing at 7.6% CAGR, ensures high demand for skilled professionals.
USP: Blends AI with business strategies, focusing on ethics, machine learning, and project management.
Scope: Roles in AI strategy, project management, and consulting.
Growth Potential: The AI market is expanding at 33.2% CAGR, creating vast opportunities across industries.
USP: Practical exposure through incubation, mentorship, and startup ecosystems.
Scope: Entrepreneurial ventures, innovation management, and roles in venture capital.
Growth Potential: Increased venture capital funding and thriving ecosystems ensure promising prospects for graduates.
Each IILM MBA student will receive ‘IILM Money’ equivalent to a value of 75,000/- which can be used by the student to engage in value-added activities during their MBA programmes. As MBA students, we want you to take important decisions during the programme. We want you to invest your IILM wallet money to power your career aspirations, preparing you to make impactful decisions in your professional career. The other hallmark of the wallet system is to allow you to shape your career trajectory by specialising in areas and gaining skills as per your choice.
Marketing Analytics certification (elective in semester 3).
Provider and mode: KPMG
Program : Core programme only
Financial Modelling and Valuation certification (elective in semester 3).
Provider and mode: KPMG
Program : Core programme only
Lean and Six Sigma Green belt certification (elective in semester 3).
Provider and mode: KPMG
Program : Core and Sectoral
Azure AI fundamentals certification (standalone).
Provider and mode: Microsoft
Program : Core and Sectoral
Visual Statistics: Interactive Model Building
Provider and mode: SAS
Program : Core
2-weeks International immersion at Copenhagen Business School
Provider and mode: Copenhagen Business School (limited to 25 seats)
Program : Core and Sectoral
12-days Reflective Leadership and Creativity immersion at Jim Corbett
Provider and mode: Dr Sudhanshu Rai (Copenhagen Business School) – limited to 40 seats
Program : Core
International faculty course
Provider and mode: Delivered by faculty from international Universities such as INSEAD, Rutgers, Southern Utah etc. (limited to 60 seats)
Program : Core
Live Industry project
Provider and mode: HCL Tech
Program : Core and Sectoral
Management Immersion programme
Provider and mode: IIM Sambalpur (limited to 180 seats)
Program : Core
Social Immersion Learning Programme
Provider and mode: Dr Avijit Chakravarti (limited to 60 seats)
Program : Core and Sectoral
Corporate Readiness programme
Provider and mode: Board Infinity
Program : Open to select group of students
Corporate Readiness programme
Provider and mode: Career Carve
Program : Dual and Sectoral
B-school competition training
Provider and mode: Priyank Ahuja (Product Lead - Accenture)
Program : Dual and Sectoral
The MBA curriculum integrates AI-driven simulations to enhance applied learning, including one Business Strategy capstone and five functional micro-simulations. IILM GPT tools for Business Strategy, Case Methods, Aptitude Training, and Course Helper enable personalised and independent learning.
Key experiential platforms include:
Field visits, international collaborative projects, and internships/live projects with top companies to build problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
The CRP is an externally driven programme designed to prepare students for placements. Delivered in collaboration with Board Infinity and Career Carve, it runs from Semester 1 to Semester 4 and carries 6 credits.
The CRP includes:
Phase 1: Aptitude, communication, and soft skills training.
Phase 2: AI-driven CV building, profile mapping, functional boot camps, and skill enhancement workshops.
Phase 3: Mock Group Discussions, Personal Interview training, and role-specific clarity sessions by industry experts.
Training (beyond Phase 1) is led by experts from top recruiting companies, offering targeted insights into placement expectations and specific roles.
The Leadership Series invites top industry leaders to campus, offering students insights into:
Strategic and sustainable growth.
Innovation trends and evolving market dynamics.
Leadership lessons from industry challenges and experiences.
Conclaves bring together domain leaders to provide diverse perspectives on key areas such as Finance, Marketing, HR, and Operations. Annual conclaves feature experts sharing practical insights into industry practices.
Prepare students to lead organisations with strategic thinking and a global perspective.
Encourage creative thinking and adaptability in addressing business challenges.
Instil responsibility, ethical practices, and sustainability in professional decision-making.
Equip students with the mindset and skills for continuous personal and professional development.
A degree in any discipline.
Minimum 55% overall in 10th, 12th, and undergraduate studies.
