IIM Visakhapatnam Executive MBA in Communication

The eligibility criteria for enrolling in the Executive MBA in Communication provided by IIM Visakhapatnam are given below:

• Indian nationality candidates are the ones who can apply for this program and they should be residing in the country of India.
• The qualification required to be considered for enrollment must be a Bachelor’s degree.
• At graduation, the candidate must have scored minimum marks or equivalent CGPA. The following minimum marks or equivalent CGPA obtained at graduation required for each category are given below: 
  • General Students: 50%
  • NC-OBC/EWS Students: 45%
  • SC/ST/PWD Students: 40%
• The candidate must have completed his graduation with a minimum duration of 3 years or more.
• The university/institute from which the candidate received  the Bachelor’s degree must be legitimate or valid under one of the following conditions: 
  • University or educational institution as incorporated by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature in India
  • Declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956
  • Equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India.
• The candidate must have a minimum work experience of 3 years which will be counted after graduation.

IIM Visakhapatnam acknowledges students' financial circumstances and provides the option of paying tuition in instalments. This allows students to handle their financial obligations systematically, making education more accessible and affordable. Furthermore, it demonstrates the institute's dedication to assisting students in pursuing management education without undue financial stress, delivering a smooth learning environment.

The syllabus consists of the core courses that are part of general management and the specialization courses of Communication under the Executive MBA in Communication provided by IIM Visakhapatnam are given below:

IIM Visakhapatnam's curriculum is meant to be broad and rigorous, encompassing all facets of management. It combines core courses, electives, case studies, simulations, and experiential learning experiences. The curriculum is changed regularly to reflect industry developments and expectations. 

The examination format at IIM Visakhapatnam is often a mix of mid-term and end-of-term tests, quizzes, assignments, and class participation. The assessment is based on continuously evaluating a student's performance throughout the term. The emphasis is on critical thinking, problem-solving, and concept application. The curriculum and examination pattern are intended to promote students' growth.

In the world of business, communication plays a major factor in creating a foothold in the market that defines multi-faceted relationships in the organization that are leveraged to promote the product/service. In addition to that, communication helps propagate the brand value which is essential for outreach spread among stakeholders. Hence, management professionals from the communication domain are essential in the current business environment in which businesses leverage communication to fight information wars to compete and stand out in the economy so that their products/services sell more and make an impact in the market.

The students can learn to leverage their skills to frame strategic communication to handle the challenges involved in dealing with stakeholders who are in high demand. Some of the job roles taken up by the students who are budding management professionals are given below: