IIM Bodh Gaya Launches 2-year Online Executive MBA Program: IIM Bodh Gaya, in collaboration with TeamLease EdTech, has launched a two-year Online Executive MBA (EMBA) program. This program is designed for professionals in mid-to-senior management roles. This two-year immersive program aims to enhance leadership and strategic decision-making skills without requiring them to take a career break.
The curriculum of the IIM Bodh Gaya Online Executive MBA program provides a strong foundation in Finance, Marketing, Operations, and Strategy. Participants also have the flexibility to specialise in domains aligned with their career aspirations through a diverse selection of electives. The classes for this program will be conducted by IIM Bodh Gaya faculties. Additionally, the course will be complemented by insights from industry leaders. This aims to provide a blend of academic excellence and real-world business expertise.
The IIM Bodh Gaya EMBA program offers a blended learning approach, combining live online sessions with three on-campus immersion programs at IIM Bodh Gaya. Here are the key highlights of the IIM Bodh Gaya EMBA program:
Flexible schedule with weekend online classes.
Covers core business areas like Finance, Marketing, Operations, and Strategy.
Classes provided by IIM faculty and industry experts.
Enhances networking and experiential learning.
Multiple specialisation options allow students to choose electives based on career goals.
Access to IIMs extensive alumni network.
To apply for the IIM Bodh Gaya online EMBA program, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification such as CA, CS, ICWA) in any discipline with:
50% marks (General/OBC/EWS candidates).
45% marks (SC/ST/PwD candidates).
A minimum of three years of full-time work experience after graduation.
Completion of 15 years of formal education under a 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 pattern from a recognised university.
Candidates must clear:
IIM Bodh Gaya’s Online EMBA entrance exam OR
Submit a valid CAT (from the last five years), GMAT, or GRE score.
Shortlisted applicants must participate in a Personal Interview (PI) round.
The IIM Bodh Gaya EMBA program spans two years, structured into six academic terms (three terms per year). Each term lasts approximately four months and comprises core and elective courses.
Here are the details of the IIM Bodh Gaya EMBA program structure:
Participants build a strong foundation in essential management areas, including:
Financial Management
Marketing Management
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Business Analytics
Strategic Management
Managerial Economics
The second year allows participants to choose electives based on their career aspirations. Elective courses include:
Advanced Financial Strategy
Marketing Analytics
Supply Chain Optimisation
Strategic Leadership
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Capstone Project: Participants undertake a real-world business project under faculty guidance to apply their learning practically.
For admission to IIM Bodh Gaya 2-year online executive MBA program, candidates must take the following steps:
Application Submission
Visit the official website of IIM Bodh Gaya.
Click on the apply now button for the 2-Year Executive MBA program.
Fill out the online application form and upload the necessary documents.
Pay the non-refundable application fee.
Entrance Examination
Appear for IIM Bodh Gaya’s Online EMBA entrance test OR
Submit valid CAT/GMAT/GRE scores.
Personal Interview (PI)
After the evaluation of candidates’ scores in the accepted entrance exam, IIM Bodh Gaya will release the names of shortlisted candidates.
The selected candidates must appear for the virtual interview round.
Final Selection
After the PI round, deserving candidates will be selected based on the following criteria:
Entrance Test Scores
Personal Interview Performance
Academic Background
Work Experience
Offer Letter and Fee Payment
Selected candidates will receive a provisional admission offer.
Further, the selected candidates must confirm their admission by paying the first-term fee and caution deposit within seven days.
The total fee for the IIM Bodh Gaya EMBA program is INR 10,00,000, which includes tuition, campus immersion, and alumni membership. The fee is payable in six instalments.
The table below presents the details of the 2-year online EMBA program fee at IIM Bodh Gaya:
IIM Bodh Gaya 2-Year Online EMBA Fee Structure | |||
Term | Tuition Fee (INR) | Other Charges (INR) | Total Fee (INR) |
1 | 1,26,667 | 40,000 | 1,66,667 |
2 | 1,26,666 | 40,000 | 1,66,666 |
3 | 1,26,667 | 40,000 | 1,66,667 |
4 | 1,26,666 | 40,000 | 1,66,666 |
5 | 1,26,667 | 40,000 | 1,66,667 |
6 | 1,26,667 | 40,000 | 1,66,667 |
Total | 7,60,000 | 2,40,000 | 10,00,000 |
Besides the course fee, participants also need to pay INR 2000 as an application fee and a refundable caution deposit of INR 30,000.
The IIM Bodh Gaya EMBA program is specifically designed for candidates with professional experience after graduation. This program is ideal for the following:
Professionals who are in mid-to-senior management roles and aspire to move into leadership positions.
Those who want to transition into executive leadership, consulting, or entrepreneurship.
Candidates wanting an IIM-branded credential to accelerate career growth.
Working individuals who prefer a flexible learning format that accommodates work commitments.