NIRF 2024: 57th Rank
IIRF 2024: 39th Rank
QS 401-450 Band
AICTE Approved
Two Year Executive MBA from IIM Sirmaur
with Masterclasses and Skill Development Workshops
by PwC Academy
NIRF 2024: 57th Rank
IIRF 2024: 39th Rank
QS 401-450 Band
AICTE Approved
The Executive MBA in Managing New Age Businesses at IIM Sirmaur is a two year, non-residential programme that is equivalent to an MBA degree programme and has been specifically curated for working professionals who need to want to understand and master the nuances of managing new age businesses. The programme covers various aspects of new-age skills required to manage and lead businesses and helps mid and senior level executives boost their career progression prospects. The programme's unique approach to executive education is designed to provide professionals with the skills, knowledge and experience required to stay relevant and succeed in an advanced, complex, uncertain and rapidly changing business environment.
The objective of the programme is to equip the participants with essential managerial skills required for the running of new age businesses in the current global scenario. The ever evolving business scenario in the post-covid era poses numerous challenges for the new age managers. This Executive MBA programme aims to equip the managers or would be mangers, with skills like digital marketing, data analytics, financial modelling, sustainable business practices etc. The programme differentiates itself with other traditional MBA / EMBA programmes by focusing on more new age topics & tools that is important and relevant to the present day working environment rather than traditional concepts.
Participants successfully completing this programme will be conferred with the degree Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) awarded by IIM Sirmaur, a Centrally Funded Technical Institution (CFTI) of National Importance.
Dedicated masterclass sessions and Skill Development workshops organized by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Academy, whose expert professionals will share with you, various aspects of industry advancements, associated challenges and leadership strategies to equip you with real world capabilities.
Spend a total of 10 days - across two immersion modules - at the brand new and modern IIM Sirmaur campus that will provide you with the opportunity to experience the highly involved classroom sessions while interacting face to face with the faculty and networking with peers.
Earn Alumni status from IIM Sirmaur upon successful completion of the programme and become a part of the rich Alumni network that allows you to associate with like-minded individuals and tap into connects and opportunities that are offered by the network.
Lectures for this programme will be imparted by eminent and experienced faculty from IIM Sirmaur and Masterclasses and Skill Development Workshops will be conducted by expert professionals from PwC Academy giving you an ideal blend of learning from both academia as well as industry.
As a student of this programme, participants are granted access to IIM Sirmaur’s virtual library that holds a wealth of knowledge resources that you can leverage for various academic and professional pursuits.
A uniquely conceived and designed programme structure with special focus on new age business related topics and skills without compromising on the essential basics of management education. Separate skill development modules are built into the construct of the curriculum aimed to upskill current managers and future leaders. Participants also have the flexibility to choose elective courses right from Term 1.
Concepts are taught through a combination of live lectures, case studies, in-class discussions, assignments and projects. Additionally, industry relevant experiential learning is imparted through Masterclasses, case study discussions, business simulations and experiential learning.
The courses in the programme will be delivered online via lectures, case discussions, hands-on training on relevant software, interactive sessions, management role plays, business simulations etc. Apart from good theoretical foundations, the participants will also be exposed to numerous real-life scenarios and examples for their benefit.
| Category | Subjects |
|---|---|
| Core | Introduction to New Age Business |
| Economics for Emerging Business Environment | |
| Quantitative Techniques for New Age Business | |
| Skill Development | Presentation and Public Speaking Practice |
| Innovation and Design Thinking | |
| Electives (Any 2) | Business Communication |
| Corporate Social Responsibility | |
| Entrepreneurship Essentials | |
| Emerging Trends in Digital Business |
| Category | Subjects |
|---|---|
| Core | E-commerce Strategies |
| Financial Accounting | |
| Marketing in the Digital Era | |
| Skill Development | Data Analysis Tools Training |
| ESG | |
| Electives (Any 2) | Management Information Systems |
| Business & Market Research Methods | |
| Sustainable Business Practices | |
| Blockchain and Cryptocurrency |
| Category | Subjects |
|---|---|
| Core | Managing OB &HR for New Age Business |
| Financial Management | |
| Managing Operations in the Digital Era | |
| Skill Development | Project Management Training |
| Negotiation Skills | |
| Electives (Any 2) | Marketing Strategies |
| Talent Acquisition and Management | |
| International Finance | |
| International Business Management |
| Category | Subjects |
|---|---|
| Core | Strategies for Managing New Age Business |
| Financial Modeling and Analysis | |
| Business Analytics | |
| Skill Development | Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Workshops |
| Business Model Innovation Workshops | |
| Electives (Any 2) | Advanced Marketing Strategies I |
| Advanced OB&HRM for New Age Business | |
| Mergers & Acquisition |
| Category | Subjects |
|---|---|
| Core | Supply Chain Management in the Digital Age |
| Business Ethics and Corporate Governance for New Age Business | |
| Technology and Innovation Management | |
| Skill Development | Leadership Development Sessions |
| Crisis Management and Risk Analysis Exercises | |
| Electives (Any 2) | Performance Coaching and Development |
| Advanced Marketing Strategies II | |
| Operations & IT Strategy | |
| Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management |
| Category | Subjects |
|---|---|
| Core | Digital Entrepreneurship |
| Fintech and Financial Innovation | |
| Sustainable Business Leadership in the New Era | |
| Skill Development | Entrepreneurial Pitching Workshops |
| Consulting Skills Development | |
| Two Projects (One major for 3 credits, One minor for 2 credits) (Consulting / Entreprenurial) |
Research-based Project on a Contemporary Business Issue |
| In-company project in a New Age Business Setting | |
| Business Plan Development for a Startup Venture | |
| Case Study Analysis and Presentation |
Prof. Mohita Gangwar Sharma is presently working as professor at IIM Sirmaur in the Operations and Supply Chain area. An FPM from IIM Lucknow and has experience in the Industry and Academics. An Engineer from IIT-BHU (Varanasi), she has worked in the industry as Transformer Design Engineer in BHEL. After her MPIB from IIFT, New Delhi she worked in the Procurement Department of Air India (erstwhile Indian Airlines). For the past 12 years, she has shifted to full-time academics. With a long stint at FORE School of Management New Delhi teaching Operations and Supply Chain subjects. As a Chevening scholar in Science and Innovation (CRISP), she attended a fellowship at University of Oxford. She has published widely in reputed International Journals (A category) and case studies in Ivey and accepted in Harvard Publishing. She brings the rich experience of the industry and tough academic rigor to her teaching and research. Her current areas of research include Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology Management, Block Chain, Service Operations, Operations Strategy, Product Service Systems, and Sustainable Operations. She has conducted open and in-company management development programs for a wide range of audiences, including TATA Chemicals, L&T, ITD Cementation, AAI, Sentiss Pharma, and HAL. She specializes in training on Effective Purchasing Skills, Innovation and Technology Management, Total Quality Management, and Supply Chain Management.
Dr. Pradipta Patra has a FPM (Fellow Programme in Management) from IIM Bangalore and MSc Mathematics from IIT Madras. Dr. Patra is currently an Associate Professor at IIM Sirmaur. An expert in the Decision Sciences area he teaches courses like Probability, Statistics, Operations Research, Business Analytics, Data Analytics using R and Business Forecasting to name a few. He has also published articles in reputed peer reviewed International Journals and conducts MDPs (management development programmes) for reputed organizations. Dr Patra has also 5 years of work experience in the software industry (between MSc and FPM).
The assessment components in the different courses will be as per the policies of IIM Sirmaur. Complete details will be available in the Programme Manual. Participants are generally evaluated based on short Quizzes, rigorous detailed exams (Mid-term/ End-term), in class presentations, individual assignments, group assignments, projects and class participation etc.
| APPLICATION FEE | PROGRAMME FEE | LIMITED TIME EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT | NET DISCOUNTED FEE |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹ 2500 | ₹ 10,90,000 | ₹ 1,00,000 | ₹ 9,90,000 |
| Fee Components | Term l | Term ll | Term lll | Term lV | Term V | Term Vl | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | ₹ 1,41,000 | ₹ 1,45,000 | ₹ 1,45,000 | ₹ 1,45,000 | ₹ 1,45,000 | ₹ 1,45,000 | ₹ 8,66,000 |
| Material/Library/Database/Archive | ₹ 9,000 | ₹ 9,000 | ₹ 9,000 | ₹ 9,000 | ₹ 9,000 | ₹ 9,000 | ₹ 54,000 |
| Other fees-Campus Immersion etc. | ₹ 30,000 | - | - | - | - | ₹ 30,000 | ₹ 60,000 |
| Alumni Fees | ₹ 10,000 | - | - | - | - | - | ₹ 10,000 |
| Total without caution deposit | ₹ 1,90,000 | ₹ 1,54,000 | ₹ 1,54,000 | ₹ 1,54,000 | ₹ 1,54,000 | ₹ 1,84,000 | ₹ 9,90,000 |
| Caution Deposit | ₹ 25,000 | - | - | - | - | - | ₹ 25,000 |
| Total | ₹ 2,15,000 | ₹ 1,54,000 | ₹ 1,54,000 | ₹ 1,54,000 | ₹ 1,54,000 | ₹ 1,84,000 | ₹ 10,15,000 |
| Instalment 1 | INR 27500 (Incl. Rs.2500 Application Fee) | At time of Application |
| Instalment 2 | INR 190000 | Within 7 days of Offer Letter |
| Instalment 3 | INR 154000 | On or before 05 Dec 2025 |
| Instalment 4 | INR 154000 | On or before 05 Apr 2026 |
| Instalment 5 | INR 154000 | On or before 05 Aug 2026 |
| Instalment 6 | INR 154000 | On or before 05 Dec 2026 |
| Instalment 7 | INR 184000 | On or before 05 Apr 2027 |
| Personal Interview (Online Mode) | 08-09 March 2025 |
| Result Declaration and Offer Letter | 2 days from completion of PI round |
| Offer Acceptance and Instalment 1 Payment | 7 days of offer letter rollout |
| Registration | 10 days of offer letter rollout |
| Course Commencement | Sunday, 10 August 2025 |
Founded in 2015 as a Centrally Funded Institution of National Importance by the Government of India, IIM Sirmaur is a distinguished member of the IIM family, dedicated to delivering high-quality management education. ‘Vision’ of IIM Sirmaur is “To be globally respected institution for management excellence.”
‘Mission’ of IIM Sirmaur is “To develop and foster professionals with competencies in creating and leading future-oriented solutions for sustainable growth adhering to the highest standards of ethical and human aspects of work in Himachal Pradesh, India, and the world.” In view of the Vision and Mission of the institute, the ‘Objectives’ set out for the institution are to develop competence, conduct research, and prepare professionals and advice small, medium and large organizations on ‘Values’ not limited to one or a combination of all of these mentioned below:
IIM Sirmaur offers two full-time postgraduate programmes (MBA and MBA Tourism) and a Ph.D. programme. The institute’s rigorous curriculum, coupled with industry interactions, transforms students into adaptable professionals ready to tackle the ever-changing business world. Growing from 20 students in 2015 to nearly 500 in 2021, IIM Sirmaur continues its journey of innovation, enhancement, and excellence.
PwC's Academy in India is a learning and education service offering of PwC India. It provides diverse training courses based on the best practices of PwC’s global network of firms and brings real-life business experiences into the classroom. Moreover, subject matter experts help to make learning more effective and practical.
PwC's Academy in India focuses on improving the knowledge, skills, competence, and expertise of professionals and students by offering diverse learning programs in areas such as financial accounting and reporting, risk, governance, and digital.
The program spans 2 years, divided into 6 terms.
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PWD/EWS/NC-OBC candidates) and a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience. International candidates need a recognized degree with equivalent marks and the same work experience requirement.
The course is delivered online through live lectures, case discussions, interactive sessions, and business simulations. Participants will also have access to the IIM Sirmaur virtual library and various knowledge resources.
The total fee is INR 10.90 lakhs, which includes an application fee of INR 2500 and a caution deposit of INR 25,000. An early bird discount of INR 1 lakh is available, reducing the fee to INR 9.90 lakhs.
Participants will earn an EMBA degree from IIM Sirmaur, benefit from masterclasses and skill development workshops by PwC India, experience the IIM Sirmaur campus, gain alumni status, and have access to extensive knowledge resources and a unique program structure focused on new-age business skills.
The application fee of INR 2500 is non-refundable. If a refund request is received up to 48 hours before the scheduled personal interview (PI), INR 25,000 will be refunded. Requests within 48 hours of the PI or after selection will incur a deduction of INR 5000 for administrative charges. No refunds are processed after offer acceptance.
The courses will be taught by eminent faculty from IIM Sirmaur, such as Prof. Mohita Gangwar Sharma and Dr. Pradipta Patra, and supplemented by masterclasses and workshops conducted by industry experts from PwC India.
The admission process includes document submission, screening based on academic performance and work experience, an online personal interview, and final selection based on a composite score of the interview and candidate profile.
