Executive Post Graduate Program in Management at IIM Raipur Offline Course

The Executive Post Graduate Program in Management (ePGP) is designed in such a way that it minimizes disruption to work and personal pursuit. The Program is spread over twenty- four months. The main objective of Program is to prepare participants for an advanced career in management by giving a solid foundation in various management topics that are essential for building capabilities to take on the new forms of competition. The Program offers a blend of various general management theories, soft skills and analytical methods with real world business scenario cases. It has 1020 hours of content delivery (including 900 hours of teaching) such that it is spread across six terms of (3.5-4) months each and a mini-term which includes Mini Dissertation and Integrated simulation project. The selection process is designed to ensure significant diversity in academic, business and cultural background. During the course of this program, interaction with peers and faculty will augment many skills, appreciation of differing perspectives, effective communication, conflict management, negotiation and mobilizing individuals towards common goals-all essential ingredients of effective management practices. The overall goal of the programme is to broaden core leadership competencies to further enhance the professional growth of participants. The specific objectives of the programme are: 

• To develop an ability to integrate decisions and solutions across disciplines in complex decision-making environments. 

• To appreciate the influence of macro and micro business environmental factors. 

• To incorporate a clear framework for ethical and value-based decision-making supported by unyielding personal integrity. 

• To have a professional presence and the ability to articulate a vision needed to motivate others and lead diverse teams of people. 

• To develop values and proactive attitudes for societal well-being.

The Program offers a blend of various general management theories, soft skills and analytical methods with real world business scenario cases. It has 1020 hours of content delivery (including 900 hours of teaching) hours of teaching spread across six terms which includes online classroom sessions, campus modules, capstone project and mini dissertation. Total content hours of the program are 1020 hours. 

The Program will be of 34 credits spread across 6 terms, where 1 credit = 30 hours of classroom contact (equivalent). The whole course is designed to be completed in around 2 years. 

This program will comprise of:
• 750 hours of core courses (25 credits)
• 150 hours of elective course (5 credits) – Covered in term VI.
• Integrated business simulation project focused on application of managerial concepts in real life setting- 2 credits
• Mini dissertation to be carried out under supervision of a faculty member – 2 credit.
Note: Total classroom hours = 900  

Program format
The 1st term will have an on-campus component, followed by online classes for remaining terms. At the end of each term, there would be online exams. In the final term (mini-term), there would also be mandatory campus visit.