IIM Ahmedabad Online MBA Program

Admission Process 

1. Application: Complete the online application on the IIMA site. Upload your academics and professional documents. 
   Exam: Submit a valid CAT/GMAT/GRE, (within the last 5 years), or take the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad Admission Test (IAT) if you have no existing valid score line. 

2. Shortlisting: You will be shortlisted based on academic profile, work experience, and existing score. 

3. Personal interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a virtual or personal interview. 

4. Final selection: Candidates will be selected based on total performance in academics, test, and interview. 

5. Admission Offer & Fee Payment: Applicants will receive an offer email, you pay your first installment and onboarding.  

Intakes: There are two intakes conducted in  July/August & January/February.  

Examination Pattern 

• Mode: Online (through the official IIMA portal) 

• Assessment: Assignments, Projects, quizzes, case studies, and proctored online exams 

• On campus Modules: Assessment, presentations, group work in residence modules. 

• Pedagogy: Case method, lecture, simulations, peer learning and experiential projects. 

Placement Partners & Career Support 

IIMA's brand attracts leading recruiters from India and abroad. Although the Online MBA is for working professionals, where they will usually remain employed, the program offers: 

• Get Career counseling and mentorship 

• Opportunity of  Networking with IIMA alumni and industry leaders 

• Access to IIMA’s placement resources and events 

• Support for entrepreneurship and career transitions 

• Top Companies: 

McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Accenture, Deloitte, Amazon, Google, Tata, Reliance, Infosys and more (IIMA’s placement record of other flagship programs) 

Syllabus / Curriculum Description 

Time-frame: 2 years (4 semesters), 900 hours, 36 credits 

1st Year: Core Curriculum (16 credits)

• Financial Reporting and Analysis 

• Managerial Economics 

• Organizational Behaviour 

• Marketing Management 

• Operations Management 

• Business Statistics 

• Corporate Finance 

• Strategic Management 

• Business Communication 

• Legal Aspects of Business 

Projects (2 Credits) 

• Real-world business projects 

• Simulations and group assignments 

Year 2: Electives (18 Credits) 

Choose from a wide array of electives in: 

• Finance (e.g., Investment Analysis, International Finance) 

• Marketing (e.g., Digital Marketing, Promotions Strategy) 

• HRM (e.g., Talent Management, Leadership) 

• Operations & Supply Chain (e.g., Quality & Risk Management) 

• Business Analytics (e.g., Data Science, Game Theory) 

• Sectoral electives (e.g., Healthcare, Agri-business) 

On-Campus Modules: 
Five immersive campus sessions for networking, workshops, and hands-on learning. 

EMI and Education Loan 

• EMI: If you are planning on joining IIMA's Online MBA program then you can be assured that EMI options are available via partner NBFCs and banks. You can select whichever payment plan works for your financial situation, making it easier for you to financially commit to your education, and ultimately, your future. 

• Education Loans: With financing your education, almost all major Indian banks recognize the quality of IIMA's Online MBA program and will thus allow for education loans. Subsequently, the admissions office is here to help guide you with your documentation and process loan approvals so that you can ensure that these financials do not block you from quality education and professional growth. 

Future Scope & Job Role 

Future Scope 

• Career Advancement: Fast-track your way to leadership roles with your current employer or other organizations. 

• International Opportunities: Qualification is recognized internationally; inevitably generating opportunities for international roles. 

• Start-up Opportunities: Build the skills and network to start or expand your business. 

• Further Schooling: Eligible for doctoral and research qualifications in the field management anywhere in the world. 

Job Roles 

• General Manager / Senior Manager 

• Strategy Consultant 

• Product Manager 

• Business Analyst / Data Scientist 

• Marketing Head / Sales Director 

• Operations Head / Supply Chain Manager 

• HR Director / Talent Acquisition Lead 

• Entrepreneur / Startup Founder 

Testimonials 

“The case-based approach and peer group at IIMA are unmatched. I gained not just knowledge, but the confidence to lead large teams and drive business growth.” 
— Priya Menon, Marketing Director, FMCG 

Summary 

IIM Ahmedabad's Online MBA is an elite, flexible, and complete management program for motivated leaders and professionals. Here are just some of the reasons to consider enrolling—an internationally recognized degree, an industry-aligned curriculum, the best faculty, a connection to IIMA's excellent alumni network and all of these features come from one of the best management institutions of higher education in the world! The value of these features is targeted towards providing you with a complete MBA experience for your career, making what is usually seen as an expensive investment a true investment for planning your career ahead. This flexible program is designed for applicants to consume the master's knowledge while continuing at your work but also having the room to upskill and create a network that has true value. While the fees are at the top of the market, you are receiving value and prestige and opportunities that will make IIM the best online MBA in the country and abroad by 2025. 

In conclusion: If you are looking for a quality experience of an elite-level MBA that offers flexibility, an internationally recognized learning environment and real-time career impact, IIM Ahmedabad's Online MBA is an excellent opportunity. 

Q: Is the IIM Ahmedabad Online MBA the same as the full-time MBA?

A human beings at Johns Hopkins university. Indeed it is a degree-granting program, UGC-entitled and internationally renowned. The same curriculum and faculty as the flagship program.

Q Am I able to do the program as a full-time working professional?

A.  yes. The program is developed for the needs of the working professional, with online sessions that require intensive engagement and intermittent travel to campus.

Q What are some of the ways technology has allowed you to change your approach or improve your process? 7 years of relevant work experience is required, or 5 years with a related master’s degree.

A: No less than three years of full-time work experience after graduation is required.

Q. Are there any age limits on the other end?

No, there is not an upper age limit. The minimum age of 24 years old

Q: How is the exams set-up and take home process?

Most exams are held online through the IIMA portal, but there are exams for certain modules held on campus.

Q: Do I receive IIMA alumni status.

A: Yes, graduates do get a full IIMA alumni status with all associated alumni benefits and networking opportunities.