Accelerated General Management Programme
IIM Ahmedabad
- Duration
1 Year
- Batch
18
- Mode
Blended Learning
(Virtual Classroom + Campus) - Commencement Date
July 01, 2026
- Application Closure Date
June 8, 2026
- Session Timing
Every Saturday and Sunday,
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Programme Overview
IIM Ahmedabad’s one-year blended learning Accelerated General Management Programme (AGMP) broadens the business horizons of ambitious mid- to senior-level professionals. This interdisciplinary curriculum provides know-how in all aspects of general management for the global business environment, enhancing strategic insight and execution abilities for a competitive edge.
Built on IIMA’s globally respected case method pedagogy, the curriculum integrates strategy, finance, marketing, operations, leadership, innovation, and digital transformation into a cohesive general management perspective. The programme follows a strong “learn today, apply tomorrow” approach, enabling participants to translate frameworks into immediate workplace impact while sharpening decision-making, strengthening cross-functional confidence, and developing enterprise-level thinking.
Learning alongside distinguished faculty and a high-calibre peer group, participants gain diverse industry insights, broaden their business perspective, and build a powerful professional network. AGMP provides a strong platform for professionals aiming to move beyond functional expertise toward integrated leadership and sustained career acceleration with the credibility of IIMA.
Programme Objectives
✨ To give an opportunity for bright and aspiring managers at the senior and middle levels (in large corporates) to understand the concepts, paradigms and theories underlying management.
✨ To understand how management as a set of functions can contribute to effective decision making, leadership and help in developing the strategy and organization of the business.
✨ To develop skills required to take strategic and managerial decisions such as planning, organizational design and change management, implementing new strategies, mergers and acquisitions, operational strategies, manage interfaces with the public, media, and government.
Admission Criteria
Eligibility & Selection
- Working managers with an experience profile of five years or more, ideally up to 10 years. The candidates should be graduates in any discipline with 50% or more marks.
- Participants would be selected based on an assessment of their work experience, academic background and motivation to do the programme as demonstrated in the application form.
What do we look for?
Ideal Candidate:
- Specifically designed for working executives with the flexibility of interactive, onsite learning.
- Programme has been designed from a top-down perspective wherein the business context and the firm are always primary rather than the tools and techniques.
Evaluation Methodology
IIM Ahmedabad shall carry out the evaluation required for certification.
Participants are evaluated based on assignments, quizzes, and examinations for all the courses. Participants will be given any one of the following grades: “Satisfactory Plus” (S+); “Satisfactory” (S); “Unsatisfactory” (U). A participant will be asked to leave the programme and the fees will then be forfeited in any of the following cases:
- If a participant gets 2nd U for academic indiscipline wherein Academic Indiscipline includes cheating/copying/plagiarism in assignments and examinations and facilitating cheating in any way or is found having integrity issues during the programme.
- If a participant gets 4th U for under-performance.
- If a participant gets 1 U for academic indiscipline and 3 Us for under-performance.
- The norms of the programme require a participant to attend at least 80% of attendance to become eligible to receive the certificate, failing which a participant won’t be awarded the certificate.
Schedule
- Online Session Date– July 11, 2026
- Online Session Schedule– Every Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- First Campus Module– July 1-4, 2026
- Interim Campus Module– Dec 1-4, 2026
- Final Campus Module– June 16-19, 2027
About IIM Ahmedabad
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) is a premier global management institute, renowned for its excellence in management education. Over its 60 years of existence, IIMA has been recognized for its exemplary contributions to scholarship, practice, and policy through distinctive teaching, high-quality research, and nurturing future leaders. The institute supports industry, government, and social enterprises, creating a progressive impact on society.
Founded in 1961 through a collaborative initiative by the government, industry, and international academia, IIMA has expanded its global footprint. Today, it has a network of nearly 80 top international institutions and a presence in Dubai. Its eminent faculty and over 45,000 alumni, who hold influential positions worldwide, further contribute to its global recognition.
The flagship two-year Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) is ranked 34th in the FT Masters in Management Ranking 2025, while the one-year Post Graduate Programme in Management for Executives (PGPX) is ranked 27th in the FT Global MBA Ranking 2026. The institute is ranked first in the India Rankings 2025 (NIRF, Management Category) and has been No. 1 for six consecutive years. IIMA also ranks No. 1 in the Eduniversal Best Masters Ranking in Agribusiness/Food Industry Management 2025 for its two-year Post Graduate Programme in Food and Agri-business Management (PGP-FABM).
Source: IIM Ahmedabad
- Ranked #1 in India in the FT Executive Education Rankings (Open Programmes) since 2022
- Ranked #1 among business schools in India by NIRF (Management Category) since 2020
Pedagogical Methodology
Learning Outcomes
Understanding Core Management Concepts & Paradigms
Management Functions for Strategic Decision-Making
Leadership & Business Strategy Development
Planning, Organizational Design & Change Management
Strategy Execution, Mergers & Acquisitions Skills
Operational & Corporate Strategy Capability
Managing Media, Government & Public Interfaces
Admission Process
- 1
Eligibility of Applicant
- 2
Application Submission
- 3
Screening & Shortlisting
- 4
Admission & Fee Payment
- 5
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Syllabus Breakdown
- Microeconomic Analysis and Policies: Explores fundamental economic principles and their applications to decision-making, focusing on market dynamics, consumer behaviour, and government policies.
- Economic Environment and Policies: Examines the role of information systems in driving business strategy, innovation, and operational efficiency.
- Developing Human Resources: Emphasizes strategies to enhance employee capabilities and align human resource development with organizational goals.
- Performance Appraisal & Rewards: Examines techniques for evaluating employee performance and designing effective reward systems.
- Managerial Computing: Covers tools and techniques for leveraging computing technologies in managerial roles.
- The Social Media and Communicating Corporate Reputation: Examines the strategic use of social media to build and manage corporate reputation.
- Leadership Skills: Explores leadership styles, motivation techniques, and strategies to drive organizational success.
- Managing Negotiations: Develops negotiation skills to achieve optimal outcomes in complex business scenarios.
- Marketing and Customer Value: Customer Analysis, Competition Analysis & Assessing Marketing Environment
- Designing Market Offer and Delivering a Marketing Offering: Sensing Customer Value and Designing, Pricing Decisions, Sales and Distribution Management & Communication Strategy and Management
- Marketing Analytics: Analyzing Web Data – Customer Opinions, Customer Valuation, Digital and Social Media Analytics & AI/ML applications in Marketing
- Business Analytics and Big Data: Explores data-driven decision-making using advanced analytics and big data tools.
- Operations Management: Focuses on optimizing production and operational processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Quantitative Decision Making: Teaches quantitative methods to solve complex business problems and make informed decisions.
- Corporate Finance: Covers financial decision-making, capital structure, and valuation to enhance corporate performance.
- Financial Reporting and Analysis: Focuses on interpreting financial statements for informed decision-making and assessing business health.
- Managing Cost and Control: Teaches cost management strategies and control systems to optimize resource allocation.
An integrative module enabling participants to apply management concepts to solve real-world business challenges.
Fee Structure
- *GST will be charged extra on these components; at present it is @18%.
- Any change in any of the applicable taxes during the tenure of the programme will have to be borne by the participants.
- Boarding and lodging during the campus visit are provided by IIMA.
Application Fee
(To be paid during online application)
(Non-Refundable)
Total Programme Fee
(Exclusive of Application Fee)
Instalment Pattern
1st Instalment
INR 2,00,000/- +GST(As per the offer letter)
2nd Instalment
INR 2,00,000/- +GST(September 10, 2026)
3rd Instalment
INR 2,00,000/- +GST(December 10, 2026)
Final Instalment
INR 2,00,000/- +GST(March 10, 2027)
Know the Facilitators
- The faculty names provided are for indicative and reference purposes only and do not represent an exhaustive list.
- Faculty may change with/without any notice.
Earn a Career Certificate
At the end of the Programme, eligible participants will receive a Certificate of Completion (CoC) of the Programme from IIM Ahmedabad, subject to the assessment and attendance criteria being fulfilled.
IIMA ALUMNI STATUS
Alumni status can be awarded subject to fulfilling the evaluation criteria and all the terms and conditions of the programme.
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- Learn from the best-suited academic, faculty, and industry mentors
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Networking
- Alumni Network of 3,50,000+ Professionals
- Access to alumni events & other benefits
- Stay up to date with the latest insights from your alma mater
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Yes, students will get an Alumni Status of IIM Ahmedabad. Students who are attending IIM Ahmedabad- Accelerated General Management Programme will have to attend for a total of 21 days in one or more programme in order to be eligible for alumni status and alumni identity card, both of which will be awarded as per the prevailing institute policy.
- To give an opportunity to senior and middle managers in large corporates to learn key management concepts, paradigms, and theories.
- To understand how management functions contribute to effective decision-making, leadership, and strategy development.
- To develop skills in strategic decision-making, organizational design, change management, implementing strategies, M&As, operational strategies, and managing public, media, and government interfaces.
IIM Ahmedabad shall carry out the evaluation required for certification.
Participants are evaluated based on assignments, quizzes, and examinations for all the courses. Participants will be given any one of the following grades: “Satisfactory Plus” (S+); “Satisfactory” (S); “Unsatisfactory” (U). A participant will be asked to leave the programme and the fees will then be forfeited in any of the following cases:
- If a participant gets 2nd U for academic indiscipline wherein Academic Indiscipline includes cheating/copying/plagiarism in assignments and examinations and facilitating cheating in any way or is found having integrity issues during the programme.
- If a participant gets 4th U for under-performance.
- If a participant gets 1 U for academic indiscipline and 3 Us for under-performance.
- The norms of the programme require a participant to attend at least 80% of attendance to become eligible to receive the certificate, failing which a participant won’t be awarded the certificate.
