Offered by Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIMI)
A 15‑month weekend Executive Diploma from IIM Indore for senior professionals to lead AI-driven transformation across functions — live online classes with 8 days on campus, no coding background required.
The EPGDPM&AI is a 15-month executive programme designed for working senior professionals who must lead AI adoption without taking a career break. The course blends management fundamentals (finance, marketing, operations, strategy) with applied AI, machine learning and data analytics so participants understand when and how to deploy AI, build the business case, and measure impact.
Delivered via live online weekend sessions (twice weekly) with 8 days of campus immersion at IIM Indore, the programme emphasises learning-by-doing through projects, case discussions and term papers. Graduates receive a Post Graduate Diploma from IIM Indore with transcripts and CGPA, and become eligible for Executive Education Alumni status subject to institute rules.
Key highlights and core differentiators that set this program apart.
Post Graduate Diploma (not a certificate) awarded by IIM Indore with transcripts and CGPA
15‑month weekend-only format with live online classes (Sat & Sun mornings)
8 days of structured campus immersion at IIM Indore (3+3+2 days)
EMAT‑screened cohort plus faculty interview (selective admission)
Triple-crown accredited institution (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA)
Core capabilities, strategic skills, and managerial frameworks you will acquire.
Essential delivery mode, timeline, and candidate eligibility at a glance.
Comprehensive breakdown of course modules, masterclasses, and hands-on projects.
Analytics Framework & Decision Making
Basic Mathematical & Statistical Concepts
Programming (Python)
Digital Transformation & Agile Project Management
Marketing Management
Financial Management
Business Strategy
Information Systems for Managers
Operations Management
Generative AI
Data Visualisation in Tableau
Popular ML Models (with Python)
- Organisation Design: Building AI Teams
- Developing a Data-Driven Culture: Managing with AI
Blockchain Technology
AI-ML Applications in Marketing & E-commerce
Text Mining
AI-ML Applications in Banking, Finance & FinTech
Employee Wellbeing in the Age of AI
Neural Network Models (ANN, CNN, RNN, DNN)
Time Series & Forecasting Models
Digital Marketing
Business Strategy Implications of AI-ML
AI-ML in Supply Chain
AI-ML for Big Data
Individual Project
Ethics in AI
Explainable AI
Agentic AI
AI Policies & Governance
Image & Video Processing
Enterprise Architecture in the Age of AI
Individual Paper
Group Project
Format, class schedules, campus immersion details, and evaluation criteria.
IIM Indore campus — 8 days total: 3 days at the end of Term 1; 3 days at the start of Term 3; 2 days for Valedictory (all sessions at IIM Indore, Indore)
Lectures
Case discussions
Project work
Term papers
Assignments
Blend of theory and hands-on projects (learning-by-doing)
Online synchronous interactive lectures twice a week on weekends
Access to reading materials and faculty interaction via email/chat
Continuous evaluation through quizzes, assignments, tests, and examinations
Participants must score minimum marks/grades as decided by the Institute
Criteria for award of Diploma: achieve a minimum CGPA of 2.0 and not have an 'F' grade in more than 40% of courses
Eligibility criteria, work experience requirements, and admission steps.
Senior Managers & Business Leaders: run teams, own P&Ls and need a structured framework for AI decisions and an IIM credential
Finance & Banking Professionals: apply AI to credit decisioning, risk modelling and forecasting; no prior coding required
IT & Technology Leaders: lead cross-functional AI adoption and build business cases for the boardroom
Operations & Supply Chain Managers: evaluate, implement and measure AI impact in logistics, procurement and process automation
Marketing & Commercial Leaders: lead AI-driven commercial practices such as consumer behaviour prediction, dynamic pricing and campaign attribution
Bachelor's degree with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a UGC/AICTE recognised institution
Minimum 3 years of full-time work experience post-graduation (entrepreneurial experience counts)
Note: Internships and trainee experiences will not be considered as full-time work experience
Selection is based on EMAT: IIM Indore's entrance assessment (Quantitative, Logical Reasoning, General Awareness).
Followed by an online personal interview conducted by IIM Indore faculty.
Three EMAT attempts are available across three admission rounds.
Graduates gain official alumni recognition and lifetime networking privileges.
Access to IIM Indore Executive Alumni community: campus events, alumni meets, and leadership forums
Peer network spanning multiple batches (examples: Lenovo, ANZ Bank, Citi, EXL, SAS Institute)
IIM Indore Executive Alumni email ID and ongoing access to institute resources
Alumni membership is subject to separate application and fee (2-year: ₹1,000 + taxes; Lifetime: ₹10,000 + taxes)
Institute reserves the right to confer or withhold Executive Education Alumni status
Key application deadlines, batch commencement dates, and intake schedules.
| Next cohort | Dates awaited |
|---|---|
| Program Start Date | 29 November 2026 |
| Last date to Apply | 16 November 2025 |
| Aptitude test + Interview | 14 September 2025 |
| Result Declaration | 19 September 2025 |
| Programme Start Date (Online Classes) | 23 November 2025 — Online |
| Programme End Date | 2027-2 |
Campus modules may move to live online delivery in unforeseen circumstances; programme schedule/term-wise fee due dates will be intimated during the programme.
Tuition fees, flexible installment schedules, and available financing options.
| Fee or instalment | Amount | Due date / terms | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fee / Processing Fee | ₹2,950 | — | Processing/Application fee (non-refundable in specified circumstances) |
| Total Programme Fee | ₹7,60,000 | — | Excluding Application Fee; fees exclusive of GST; GST will be charged as applicable |
| I - 1st Instalment | ₹1,90,000 | At the time of admission / Within 1 week of offer | Non-refundable in specified circumstances |
| II - 2nd Instalment | ₹1,90,000 | Within 4 months of admission | — |
| III - 3rd Instalment | ₹1,90,000 | Within 8 months of admission | — |
| IV - 4th Instalment | ₹1,90,000 | Within 12 months of admission | — |
Application/processing fee: Rs. 2,950 (non-refundable in specified circumstances)
Total programme fee: ₹760,000 (all fees exclusive of GST; GST will be charged as applicable)
Instalment collection: fee collected before commencement of each term; actual due dates intimated during programme
Refund / non‑refund: part payment and 1st instalment are non-refundable if candidate rejects the offer or application is rejected due to incomplete documents/information or ineligible criteria
Education loan/EMI: financing available (approx. EMI from Rs. 21,299/month) subject to lender eligibility
Education loan/EMI: financing available (approx. EMI from Rs. 21,299/month) subject to lender eligibility
On successful completion participants receive a Post Graduate Diploma in Management & Artificial Intelligence issued by IIM Indore — awarded with academic transcripts and a CGPA on record. Award requires minimum CGPA 2.0 and not having 'F' grade in more than 40% of courses.
About the institute
IIM Indore, the Indian Institute of Management Indore, has emerged as a rapidly progressing institution in India. It has maintained a consistent position among the top 10 B-schools in the country for several years. With a strong focus on management education, research, and training, IIM Indore adopts participant-centric teaching methods and contemporary pedagogies to uphold its world-class academic standards. The institute is dedicated to developing socially conscious managers, leaders, and entrepreneurs who can drive positive change in society.
