Amritsar (Punjab) [India], March 5: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Amritsar, in collaboration with TimesPro, a leading higher edtech platform announced admissions to the fifth batch of its two-year Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) programme. This programme is designed to equip working professionals with enhanced leadership capabilities, strategic acumen and the skills needed to navigate dynamic and volatile environments effectively.
The EMBA programme combines the flexibility of a blended-learning format with an intensive curriculum that fosters data-driven decision-making, robust analytical capabilities and the agility to lead through organisational and digital transformation. It places particular emphasis on mastering global uncertainties through innovation, effective communication and conflict resolution, enabling learners to apply these key learnings across industries and strengthen their professional profiles.
The global executive education market, valued at USD 42.5 billion in 2023, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12.7%, reaching USD 98.6 billion by 2030. This surge is driven by rapid technological progress, globalisation and evolving leadership demands. According to the Future of Jobs Report 2023, 23% of jobs will transform within five years, creating 69 million new roles. To thrive, leaders must cultivate skills like emotional intelligence, resilience, change management and technological literacy. An Asia-Pacific CEO survey further highlights that 97% of CEOs are reimagining their businesses, with 75% ready to embrace change, thus highlighting the need for upskilling to address skill gaps and drive sustainable growth amid evolving global demands.
Speaking on the launch of the EMBA, Dr. Vartika Dutta, EMBA Chair, IIM Amritsar said, “Our Executive MBA Programme is a testament to our dedication to shaping professionals who can bridge global perspectives with local relevance. With a focus on learner-driven pedagogy, the programme equips learners to become responsible leaders of tomorrow. It is tailored for working professionals and entrepreneurs and provides a unique platform to harness their potential, navigate complex challenges and deliver meaningful impact within their organisations.”
Sridhar Nagarajachar, Business Head – Executive Education, TimesPro said, “Our collaboration with IIM Amritsar reaffirms TimesPro’s dedication to providing transformative education that empowers professionals with cutting-edge leadership qualities and contemporary skills. This Executive MBA programme features a globally competitive curriculum designed to help working professionals thrive in their careers and lead with confidence in dynamic, evolving environments. Leveraging advanced pedagogy and practical insights, the programme is committed to nurturing leaders who are prepared to navigate the challenges of the future.”
The previous cohorts of the Executive MBA Programme have attracted professionals from a wide range of industries, including automotive, IT, pharmaceuticals, BFSI, marketing and research, hospitality, energy and petroleum, apparel, healthcare, telecommunications and the public sector. These learners held diverse roles such as software developers, IT analysts, managing directors, CXOs, senior managers, consultants, engineers, deputy general managers and marketing managers, among others.
The programme is structured in two phases. The first year establishes a strong foundation of core management skills, including entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, strategy, organisational behaviour and operations. In the second year, learners explore advanced topics such as security analysis, portfolio management and business intelligence alongside two electives tailored to learner profiles. Integrated field projects and capstone simulations further enhance learning, providing real-world applicability. Learners will benefit from three campus immersions during the programme’s tenure.
The programme’s pedagogy integrates case studies, role plays, simulations and project-based learning, ensuring a practical, application-oriented approach. Delivered via TimesPro’s state-of-the-art Interactive Learning (IL) platform in Direct-to-Device (D2D) mode, the programme offers learners unlimited access to class recordings and remote library resources. Upon successful completion, learners will also gain prestigious IIM Amritsar alumni status.
About IIM Amritsar:
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Amritsar, established as the 15th IIM by the Ministry of Education (formerly the Ministry of Human Resource Development) with support from the Government of Punjab, began its journey with the registration of the IIM Amritsar Society on July 27, 2015. The inaugural batch for the class of 2015–17 was enrolled in August 2015. On October 14, 2015, the IIM Amritsar Board of Governance & Society was formally constituted. IIM Amritsar emphasizes fostering an entrepreneurial culture, encouraging collaboration between students and faculty to develop innovative and enterprising solutions. Aligned with the pedagogy of other esteemed IIMs, the institute offers state-of-the-art facilities, including IT-enabled classrooms and a digital library with access to leading national and international business and management journals.
About TimesPro:
TimesPro, established in 2013, is a leading Higher EdTech platform dedicated to empowering the career growth of aspiring learners by equipping them with skills to rise in a competitive world. TimesPro’s H.EdTech programmes are created to meet the rapidly changing industry requirements and have been blended with technology to make them accessible & affordable.
TimesPro offers a variety of created and curated learning programmes across a range of categories, industries, and age groups. They include employment-oriented early career programmes across BFSI, e-Commerce, and technology sectors; executive education for working professionals in collaboration with premier educational institutions like IIMs and IITs; and organisational learning and development interventions at the corporate level.
TimesPro also collaborates with India’s leading organisations across varied sectors to provide upskilling and reskilling solutions to boost employability and create a robust workforce. TimesPro is a Higher EdTech initiative by The Times Group.
