IIT Madras qewrkljnclqencl 3q lq lqrevoffers an Executive MBA program a.k.a EMBA which is designed for mid-career working professionals with the aim to provide the latest management knowledge required to lead and contribute to global business settings.

  •  The EMBA course of IIT Madras is a 2-year program which is divided into 8 quarters
  • Classes are held every alternate weekends
  • It consists of a total of 30 courses which includes 16 core courses and 20 elective courses
  • The coursework includes 3 capstone projects

IIT Madras Executive MBA Important Dates

Event Date
Online Application last date October 10, 2022
Virtual Test and Interviews To be announced
Result December 2022
Class Begin January 2023

IIT Madras Executive MBA Course Fee

IIT Madras EMBA fees is INR 13 Lacs for the entire program. The fees are paid in 4 installments i.e., INR 3.25 Lacs each semester. The amount is to be submitted at the beginning of each semester. Students who wish to apply for education loan can contact Bank of Baroda to finance their EMBA program. 

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IIT Madras Executive MBA Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility to apply for the Executive MBA:

  •  Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 60% marks 
  • Candidates must also have at least 3 years of work experience.

Note: There is a 5% relaxation in eligibility for SC/ST/PwD candidates

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IIT Madras Executive MBA Admission Criteria

Admission into the Executive MBA course is based on application data, the Department of Management Studies (DoMS) entrance test and a personal interview. Both the entrance test and interview shall be held in online mode.

Entrance Test Details

  • The entrance test is a Video Case Study Online Test. 
  • Candidates will be shown a short video on a brand, business or a product based on which they will have to answer questions that test their basic thinking, logical and basic quantitative abilities. 
  • The test shall be for a duration of 20 minutes and shall consist of objective type questions. 
  • It will be held on Moodle which is an online learning management system.

How to Apply?

  • The admission process for the program is conducted in online mode
  • Candidates must visit the official admission website of the Department of Management Studied (DoMS) IIT Madras on https://doms.iitm.ac.in/admission/
  • Next, candidates must register themselves by providing a valid Email Id and phone number to generate the password.
  • After registering, login to fill the application form
  • Now fill the form with general and academic details and upload the necessary documents
  • Lastly, pay the online application fees through Credit card /Debit card/ Internet banking.

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IIT Madras Executive MBA Course Details

  • The Executive MBA or EMBA course at IIT Madras is a 24 month program which is divided into 8 quarters with classes on the weekends. 
  • The EMBA program consists of a total of 30 courses which includes 16 core courses and 20 elective courses.
  • The course is divided broadly into three categories: Functional Foundation (FF), Integrative Perspective (IP), Global Leadership (GL).
  • The course also includes three capstone projects 
  • The total course credits are 198.

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Tabulated below is the division of credits:

Quarters Credits
1 24
2 24
3 27
4 27
5 27
6 27
7 21
8 21
Total 198

IIT Madras Executive MBA Syllabus

Quarters Course Title
1 Accounting for Decision Making [FF]
Information Systems for Business Transformation [FF]
Applied Marketing Management [FF]
Quantitative Modeling for Decision Making [FF]
2 Business Finance [FF]
Micro Organizational Behavior [FF]
Manufacturing and Service Operations [FF]
Managerial Economics [FF]
3 Organizational Theory and Development [FF]
Understanding Consumers for Marketing Decisions [IP]
Elective 1 [IP]
Elective 2 [IP]
Issues Learning Project 1
4 Data Analysis and Market Research [FF]
Strategic Planning and Execution [IP]
Elective 3 [IP]
Elective 4 [IP]
Issues Learning Project 2
5 Investment Management [IP]
Business Law [GL]
Elective 5 [IP]
Elective 6 [IP]
Strategic Initiative Project 1
6 Data Mining and Business Intelligence [IP]
Global Business Management [GL]
Elective 7 [IP]
Elective 8 [IP]
Strategic Initiative Project 2
7 Elective 9 [GL]
Elective 10 [GL]
Elective 11 [GL]
Industry Implementation Project 1
8 Elective 12 [GL]
Elective 13 [GL]
Elective 14 [GL]
Industry Implementation Project 2

Following is a list of Electives Courses as per the specializations :

Area /Specialization Electives
Finance Valuation and Investment Banking
Hedging and Risk Management
Project Finance
Corporate Governance
Human Resources Organizational Leadership and Transformation
Cultural Intelligence for Global Business
Integrative Management Business Models and Innovation
Technology Strategy and Foresight
Competitive Intelligence and Strategies
Information System Organizational and Inter- Organizational Systems
Information Technology for Digital Economy
Analytics for Business and Society
Cyber Security and Applications
Marketing Managing Marketing Communications
Managing Salesforce and Distribution Channels
Product Policy and Brand Management
Social Media and Internet Marketing
Operations Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Decision Making Under Uncertainty
Decision Making Under Uncertainty

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FAQs 

Ques. Why should one choose the Executive MBA course at IIT Madras?

Ans. The EMBA course is a fantastic choice for working professionals who want to enhance their knowledge and skills and yet maintain a work-life balance. The classes are conducted on alternate weekends. 

Ques. What is the difference between the MBA and EMBA courses offered by IIT Madras?

Ans. Both the courses are related to management but the main difference between the two is that the Executive MBA course is mainly designed for working professionals who have at least 3 years of work experience, whereas there are no such restrictions for the MBA course.

Ques. What is the fee for the Executive MBA course at IIT Madras? Does it provide education loans?

Ans. The fees for the Executive MBA course at IIT Madras is INR 13 lakhs. The fees can be paid in four installments of INR 3.25 lakhs per semester. IIT Madras has partnered with Bank of Baroda through which students can avail educational loans for the program. 

Ques. How is the EMBA faculty at IIT Madras?

Ans. The Executive MBA course is taught by a highly educated and talented faculty. The professors are experts in their respective fields and have been recipients of highly coveted international fellowships. Check IIT Madras Faculty

Ques. What activities does IIT Madras organize for EMBA students?

Ans. Several international conferences and symposiums are organised for the students. It also organises lectures and panel discussions with notable personalities.