IIMA Opened Admissions for Executive Management Program
The nine-month program targets mid-to-senior executives through a hybrid format of online and campus-based sessions.
Updated on Sept. 20, 2026 in Remote Work
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The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad has launched admissions for the 25th cohort of its General Management Programme. The nine-month course is designed to train executives in cross-functional decision-making using a blend of remote and face-to-face instruction.
Why it matters
The program reflects a growing industry focus on hybrid executive education to meet the rising demand for leadership development. This sector is projected to expand significantly as organizations prioritize management training for complex global operations.
The nine-month program consists of 100 sessions, including 60 live online sessions and 40 face-to-face meetings. The global leadership development market is estimated at USD 98.7 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 263.1 billion by 2036.
The players
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
A premier business school in India that provides advanced management education and executive training programs.
Knowledge and Human Development Authority
The Dubai government agency responsible for the growth and quality of private education, including oversight of international academic programs.
The details
The curriculum utilizes a Prepare-Learn-Reflect-Apply approach, incorporating peer discussions, assignments, and a capstone project. Participants engage in 10 days of physical immersion across Ahmedabad and Dubai campuses, supplemented by remote live-learning sessions. The program is formally approved by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai.
Timeline
The market valuation baseline is established at 2026.
India is expected to retain its Global Capability Center leadership position by 2030.
The global leadership development market valuation is projected for 2036.
Market Landscape
This development follows the documented trend of Global Capability Centers expanding their footprint in India, with 90 percent of GCC executives expecting the nation to retain its leadership. It tracks against broader industry forecasts for the leadership development market, which anticipates sustained growth through 2036.
Executives should monitor the shifting demand for cross-functional management credentials when planning professional development budgets. Businesses should also note that leadership quality is directly linked to team engagement metrics, making the selection of training programs a key operational decision.
The takeaway
Management programs are increasingly adopting hybrid delivery models to accommodate the needs of global, remote-ready workforces. Operators should assess whether their current leadership development strategy includes specific training for managing cross-functional teams in distributed environments.
Further reading
For more information on how firms are managing distributed teams and leadership, see our section on Remote Work.
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