• Cultivate the ability to think entrepreneurially and apply fundamental management principles in a fast-changing business environment.
• Develop the capability to address complex business issues by synthesizing knowledge across various disciplines.
• Deepen your understanding of leadership grounded in ethics and responsibility to create lasting organizational impact.
• Gain essential tools and insights to lead organizations through technological advancements and digital change.
• Strengthen your ability to communicate effectively and negotiate successfully in diverse professional contexts.
• Apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios through structured projects that encourage strategic, hands-on learning.

• Recognized Executive MBA Certification
  Earn a prestigious Executive MBA degree from IIM Sambalpur, enhancing your professional credibility through one of India’s top-tier institutions.
• Flexible Blended Learning Model
  Benefit from live online weekend sessions, complemented by occasional on-campus modules that offer immersive learning while maintaining work-life balance.
• Renowned Faculty Expertise
  Learn from distinguished IIM Sambalpur faculty and guest professors from leading Indian and international business schools.
• Engaging, Interactive Pedagogy
  The program follows a flipped classroom approach, promoting active engagement, collaborative learning, and real-time problem-solving.
• Customized Specialization Options
  Choose from a variety of specializations across management domains, with a strong emphasis on responsible leadership, sustainability, and digital innovation.
• Exclusive CEO Immersion Experience
  Gain valuable exposure through direct interactions with CEOs and senior leaders from MNCs, startups, unicorns, PSUs, and major Indian firms.
• Optional Global Immersion Program
  Take part in a 1–2 week international immersion at partner institutions abroad, featuring academic sessions, industry visits, and cultural experiences that broaden your global business outlook.
• Diverse and Inclusive Cohorts
  The program attracts working professionals from various industries and locations, including NRIs, creating a dynamic and diverse peer group.
• Robust Industry & Peer Networking
  Expand your professional network by engaging with fellow participants, seasoned industry professionals, and global thought leaders throughout the program.

• Use foundational business and management concepts to tackle real-world problems through systematic problem-solving methods.
• Apply strategic and analytical thinking to assess business scenarios and develop effective, actionable solutions.
• Develop an entrepreneurial outlook to adapt to changing business landscapes and uncover opportunities for innovation.
• Gain the ability to lead and manage digital transformation efforts in response to evolving technological trends.
• Benefit from peer-to-peer learning and expert faculty guidance, including insights into international business practices.

In line of the established norms of conferring an Executive MBA degree, the total minimum contact hours for the program are mentioned below:

• Total 750 hours of classroom teaching, 450 hours in first year and 300 hours in second year.
• Blended learning model with a combination of online and offline classroom modes
• Weekend classes
• Course delivery would include an eclectic mix of Flipped classroom, case - based methods of teaching, simulations, problem solving exercises, assignments, roleplay and in-class discussions.
• Two in-campus visits during the programme

• There will be two campus visits during the program.
• The first visit will be a 2-day orientation/induction scheduled at the beginning of the course.
• The second visit will consist of a 5-day CEO Immersion Program.
• Students will be responsible for their own travel, food, and accommodation. However, they may opt for on-campus accommodation, which can be availed by paying the institute directly:
• INR 1,500 + GST for a single room
• INR 1,000 + GST for twin sharing

Fee Structure for Batch 2025-27

Note:

• The fee for Executive MBA 2025-27 is ₹12,20,000 + refundable caution deposit of ₹20,000 + alumni membership fee of ₹10,000.
• Application fee of ₹1,000 is non-refundable.
• The Term 1 Fee and Caution Deposit are to be paid within 7 days of receiving the Admission Offer/Acceptance Letter.
• A one-time refundable caution deposit of ₹20,000 is payable along with the Term 1 Fee, which will be refunded upon program completion or withdrawal

A) Before the Program Registration Date:

A candidate who has paid the offer acceptance fees but wants to withdraw, will be permitted to do so, if his/her request is received by the Executive MBA Office by the stipulated date mentioned in the Admission Offer letter. The received fee will be refunded to the candidate after deducting Rs. 1,000/- for processing charges.

B) On or After the Registration Date:

If a candidate wants to withdraw from the program on or after the program registration date, but before the Term-1 classes start date, the amount paid by the student will be refunded after deducting a withdrawal amount of Rs. 50,000/-.

C) Refund Timeline:

While IIM Sambalpur will attempt to process the eligible refunds as quickly as possible, IIM Sambalpur will not be responsible for delays in the refund process, for any reason whatsoever.

D) Temporary Withdrawal and Credit Bank:

A Participant can take a break or temporarily withdraw from the Program at any point of time by giving an appropriate request to the Institute (but only after getting a written permission from the Institute); in this case, the fees paid by the Participant till then shall be forfeited. The Participant can re-join the Program within the next three academic years by paying full fees applicable at the time of re-joining.

Credit Bank: The participant can carry forward the credits accumulated to a maximum of 3 academic years.

Qualification & Work Experience

Selection Criteria

• Self-financed Candidates
  In the case of self-financed candidates fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria as above shall be called for the PI process. The Executive MBA Admission Committee in consultation with the Competent Authority will decide the number of candidates to be called for PI.
  Candidates shall be required to submit a "No Objection Certificate"/ "Consent letter" at the time of admission for pursuing the Executive MBA at IIM Sambalpur from his or her employer.
• Industry Sponsored Candidates
  Industry Sponsored candidates are allowed admission in the Executive MBA Program of IIM Sambalpur. A Sponsored candidate must have been in service of the sponsoring organization for at least two years at the time of admission. The selection of candidates under this category will be primarily based on personal interview. The candidates will be required to submit a letter from the sponsoring company. A candidate selected under this category will have to abide by all the Rules and regulations applicable to students taken under normal category.

Statement of Purpose (SOP)

Preparing the merit List

Any dispute concerning Admission for the Executive MBA 2025-27 batch would be subject to jurisdiction of the competent courts within the territorial jurisdiction of city of Sambalpur only.