Another valuable addition to the league of the prestigious IIMs, IIM Sambalpur strives to be on par with the major management institutes of the country. With access to prominent faculty and experts from various industries in the IIM system, students get to grow their skills and knowledge with their assistance. These professors’ inspiring dedication towards imparting management education and their knowledge prowess are notable, hence validating their IIM standard. The studying environment provided by the institute encourages the student to explore and engage in studying relevant subjects.

The curriculum is curated in such a way that it develops an entrepreneurial mindset among its students. Along with that, the institute tries to develop a holistic mindset that enables socially inclusive and sustainable growth in all the initiatives taken up by all the stakeholders involved with IIM Sambalpur. Adding to its achievements, this institute has been ranked 58th in the management category of NIRF Rankings 2023. It has also been accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), Business Graduates Association, and PRME (Principles for Responsible Management Education).

IIM Sambalpur provides a 2-year Executive MBA programme for working professionals looking to upskill themselves to higher managerial roles driving the organisation, through developing decision-making skills in dynamic environments. This course gives an advantage for the student to continue working and studying at the same time. This course is delivered in hybrid mode, in which the classes are held online every alternate weekend. Along with that, there is a two-time campus immersion in which the offline classes will be held and the student also gets to be exposed to the campus facilities. The course creates & develops strong foundations in the fundamentals of management and business.

This programme is meant to create leaders for the upcoming future, where there will be demands and situations to which the student will be exposed as a managerial leader. With the latest advancements in management in consideration, the course will cover international interface & global trends that are in line with the government eco-system, where the actions are being transformed from the rising opportunities. Some of the important aspects, the course will focus on are sustainability, digital transformation, and responsible leadership. Experiential learning is encouraged by the faculty for students to learn by practice. The total fee of the Executive MBA course is INR 12 Lakhs, which covers tuition fees, virtual library access (materials, cases, library materials, databases, archives, etc.), and campus immersion.