Spearheading the legacy of IIMs, IIM Shillong stands as a centre for learning and experimenting in the field of management. As a pioneer in management education, this institute is a hub of innovations, ideas, and personal growth that has a positive effect on transforming the art of management and creating an impact on society. IIM Shillong ranks 26th among the management institutes in the country in the NIRF rankings 2023. It has also been accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and EFMD (European Federation of Management Development) Global. Located in Shillong, this institute attracts working professionals from diverse professional backgrounds.

The Executive MBA course is a 2-year PGP for Working Executives course provided by IIM Shillong, meant for working professionals who are looking to upskill themselves for higher managerial roles. The avenues of these working professionals could range from business & industry to government & policy to research & academics to non-profit organisations.

This general management course is taken by the ones chosen by the institute based on their experience and potential for leadership. This course is provided in an online classroom format that has interactive sessions and a decent learning experience. The classes are held most of the time during weekends on schedule as well as sometimes during evening hours of weekdays. The curriculum makes the students apply knowledge, gained through the classroom, in their jobs.

The biggest takeaway from this course is that there is a blend of academic knowledge with industrial experience that helps the student’s ability to develop critical thinking which comes in handy in solving problems that are managerial in dynamic business environments. This course also provides campus immersion. For the programme, the fee is INR 12 Lakhs.