Businesses across the world are transforming at a fast pace. In fact, the ancient saying, popularly attributed to the Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, “The only constant is change,” is no longer a cliché in the present circumstances. Be it change in work practices, changes to technology, or sometimes changes in the light of global disruptions (pandemics, for instance), businesses have a constant need to reinvent themselves in order to stay relevant. In order to navigate through these changes, businesses need experienced managers, who can adapt to the ever-changing situations quite fast. Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) caters to this need with its One Year Postgraduate Programme for Executives, popularly referred to as PGPX. Started almost two decades ago, the programme is rated among the best in the world for career progression. Several alumni of the programme are making significant contributions as managers, CXOs, thought leaders and entrepreneurs.

We invite applications from high calibre candidates with demonstrated achievements in their professional career and wishing to transform themselves into future leaders. Candidates for this programme are selected through a rigorous selection process involving GMAT/GRE and a personal interview. Interviews are conducted across various locations in India and abroad. The average GMAT score is above 700, and the average work experience is around 6-7 years. Candidates come from a wide variety of industries in their prior work experience, including defence, oil and natural gas, energy, IT and IT services, automobiles, electronics, education, aviation, agriculture, healthcare, finance, government agencies, food processing, etc. This diversity in the class is much needed in order to strengthen peer-to-peer learning. The much needed modern skill of being interdisciplinary in their thought process becomes feasible with such diverse batch. The profile of the batch is comparable with the top business schools in the world.

IIMA is renowned globally for its rigor in academics across programmes and PGPX is no exception. Students are expected to put in significant effort towards their classes, both before and after the class. The predominant pedagogical tool at IIMA, namely the case method, also provides students avenues to apply their conceptual learnings to real life problems. The motto of IIMA – Vidya Viniyogad Vikasah (development through application of knowledge) – is a guiding force for design and delivery of the programme. Over the years, corporates have been keen to welcome the PGPX graduates into their organizations in middle to senior management roles. Many students have also started their own enterprises and have been very successful at it.

I feel extremely confident that the programme will continue to offer a transformational journey for the PGPX students and the future batches will continue to add significant value to the organizations across the spectrum and make a mark for themselves in the world!

Amit Karna
Chairperson, MBA PGPX