Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kozhikode held the induction ceremony for the 13th batch of Executive Post Graduate Programme (EPGP) virtually, in which the university witnessed a 40% increase in IIM-Kozhikode EPGP Admission 2020.
IIM Kozhikode has observed 501 candidates joining the program, EPGP, making it a 40% increase in executive program admissions.
There were 60 candidates from the second batch of the one-year full-time PGP-BL (Post Graduate Programme in Business Leadership) programme who joined the B-School.
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IIM-Kozhikode EPGP 13th Batch Induction Ceremony Highlights
IIM, Kozhikode induction ceremony for the Executive Post Graduate Programme (EPGP) 13th batch was led by the Director of IIM Kozhikode, Professor Debashis Chatterjee.
The chief guest for the event was the Founder and Chairman of AAJ Global Foundation, Aparup Sengupta, whereas, Hanish Yadav, Partner McKinsey & Company, and IIM-K Alumnus (PGP 2010) did the honors for the PG-BL 02 induction ceremony.
The Chief Guest addressed the vastly experienced batch of executives and advised them to grab the golden opportunities that change drives in while they are pursuing their learning at a globally recognized University.
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He said that the University is renowned worldwide for the richness of its values and thought leadership. Meanwhile, Hanish Yadav candidly recalled and narrated his journey at IIM-K.
Professor Chatterjee during his inaugural stated that two fresh upcoming batches have become India’s most successful soft power.
He further added about the three D’s - Diversification, Digitisation, and Disruption that have shaped the IIM-K philosophy of globalizing Indian thought.
Highlighting the topic of cultural values, he stated, “Leadership in the corporate world is not just about leading a group of people but evolving one-self by imbibing the timeless values of authenticity, sustainability, and wholeness.”
IIM-Kozhikode Executive Post Graduate Programme (EPGP) Admission Trends
IIM, Kozhikode Executive Post Graduate Programme (EPGP) in Management is a two-year master’s program for working professionals offered on an Interactive Learning (IL) platform.
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The program provides an MBA degree on completion. The 13th batch comprises candidates with experiences varying from 3 years to 36 years which portrays their passion for learning.
PGP-BL on the other hand is a one-year full-time residential program. The program comprises integral elements such as a global immersion module, continuous industrial engagement, and placement assistance.
PGP-BL Second batch has 60 students who will be taught in two sections, in order to provide a personalized learning experience.
This batch comprises candidates with an average work experience of around 4.5 years and is also distinctive in terms of gender i.e. 30 percent female, and work experience.
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