What is the minimum work experience required for this batch?

Work Experience: Minimum 2 years of full-time work experience after graduation (including entrepreneurial experience). Educational Qualification: Degree (10+2+3)/ Graduate / Postgraduate from universities recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Minimum 50% marks (or equivalent GPA) in graduation or post-graduation in any discipline. 5% relaxation in marks for participants from SC/ST/PwD categories. Entrance Test Requirements: Scores must have been obtained within the last five years as on the application date. CAT: Minimum 75 percentile overall (with at least 70 percentile in each section). GMAT (Classic/Focus): Minimum score of 600. GRE: Minimum score of 290. IIM Indore (EAT): Internal entrance test (1-hour duration).

What is the weekly study commitment for working executives?

Participants should plan for a realistic study commitment of 12–13 hours / week (Saturdays and Sundays & Wednesday live sessions with dedicated case study preparation). The curriculum is structured so that full-time corporate work is not disrupted.

Does this program grant official alumni status?

Yes, successful graduates are awarded official executive alumni status from Indian Institute of Management Indore, granting lifetime networking and regional chapter access.

What is the program fee and are 0% interest EMI options available?

The total tuition fee is ₹14,00,000. Flexible modular installments and 0% interest EMI payment schedules are available through corporate education financing partners.

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Master of Management Studies

A two-year, weekend-format Master of Management Studies (MMS) for working professionals that combines live online learning, three short campus immersions and applied projects to build strategic, data-driven leadership capabilities without pausing work.

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Duration: 24 Months
Current batch / intake: Batch 04
Learning format: Online with Campus Immersion
Program fee: ₹14,00,000
Program start: 21 March 2027
Apply by: 8 November 2026

Program Category: MBA Programs

Duration 24 Months

Mode Online with Campus Immersion

Program Fee ₹14,00,000

Apply By 8 November 2026

Program Overview

Designed for working professionals, this two-year Master of Management Studies supports steady career progression without interrupting professional responsibilities. It strengthens leadership, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities and prepares participants to manage larger mandates or transition to strategic roles.

The curriculum provides a cross-functional foundation across finance, operations, marketing, strategy, economics, information systems, human resources and sustainability. Year 2 emphasises elective specialisations, and the programme uses simulations, case studies, projects, a capstone and an optional thesis track to ensure applied learning.

Learning is delivered through live weekend online sessions (Direct-to-Device) complemented by three campus immersions totalling 16 days, enabling in-person interaction with faculty and peers while preserving the flexibility to continue working.

Why consider this program

Key highlights and core differentiators that set this program apart.

UGC-recognised Master of Management Studies degree from IIM Indore

Three IIM Indore campus immersions totalling 16 days

Weekend-format live online learning designed for working professionals

Applied learning through case studies, projects, simulations, and a capstone project

Regular IIM Indore alumni status upon successful completion

What you may gain

Core capabilities, strategic skills, and managerial frameworks you will acquire.

Develop a deep understanding of core functional areas of management and how they interrelate in practice.
Apply analytical frameworks and tools to identify and solve complex business problems.
Communicate ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral formats.
Make strategic decisions based on data-driven insights and sound business judgement.
Understand and respond to ethical, social, and environmental challenges in business.
Navigate business environments shaped by technology, disruption, and globalization.

Program at a glance

Essential delivery mode, timeline, and candidate eligibility at a glance.

Career level: Mid-Level
Mode: Online with Campus Immersion
Language: English
Certification: Degree
Application status: Open

Curriculum / Course Content

Comprehensive breakdown of course modules, masterclasses, and hands-on projects.

Communication in an Organisational Context
Microeconomics for Managers
Financial Accounting
Statistics and Probability
Marketing Management-I
Operations Management
Perspectives on Individual Dimensions
Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Macroeconomic Environment and Policy
Financial System and Resources
Marketing Management: II
Operations Management: II
WAC and Presentation Skills
Perspectives on Group Dimensions
Information System for Managers
Strategic Management: I
Project

Financial Management
Legal Aspects of Business
Human Resource Management
Supply Chain Management
Spreadsheet Modeling
Sustainability
Strategic Management: II
Marketing Research
Project

Eight Elective Courses
Project/Simulation

Eight Elective Courses
Project/Simulation
Thesis Track

Eight Elective Courses
Capstone Project
Thesis Track

In Term IV, a total of 36 electives were offered to the participants. The distribution was as follows:

3 electives each from Economics and Finance & Accounting
6 electives from Information Systems
7 electives each from Marketing Management and Operations Management & Quantitative Techniques
9 electives from Strategic Management
1 elective from Organisational Behaviour & Human Resource Management

In Term V, a total of 32 electives were offered to the participants. The distribution was as follows:

3 electives each from Economics, Quantitative Techniques, Strategic Management, and Information Systems
7 electives from Finance & Accounting
10 electives from Marketing Management
2 electives from Organisational Behaviour & Human Resource Management
1 elective from Humanities & Social Sciences

Learning format and experience

Format, class schedules, campus immersion details, and evaluation criteria.

Study format

Mode and time commitment

Mode: Online with Campus Immersion
Duration: 24 Months

Live learning

Class schedule

Saturdays and Sundays · 9: 00 AM – 5:15 PM · Weekly (weekend)
Buffer Session · Wednesday · 8: 00 PM – 9:15 PM · Weekly (buffer) · Evening buffer session

In-person experience

Campus component

Experience structured, in-person learning through focused modules at the IIM Indore campus.

You will attend three campus modules across the programme—one at the beginning, one midway, and one at the end. These sessions run for six, four, and six days, respectively, offering time to learn, reflect, and connect with faculty and peers.

Each visit to the IIM Indore campus gives space to deepen your learning, ask questions in person, and engage directly with real-world problems. The full 16-day immersion complements your online learning by offering clarity, structure, and focused academic engagement in a collaborative and professional setting.

Learning approach

How you will learn

Lectures: Delivered by IIM Indore faculty and industry professionals.
Assignments and Projects: Engage in group and individual assignments to develop analytical and problem-solving skills.
Quizzes and Exams: Regular assessments to monitor progress.
Case Studies: Discuss real-world business cases to enhance practical understanding.
Capstone Project: A final project where you apply all your learnings to solve a real business problem.
Sessions delivered via an Interactive Learning (IL) platform in Direct-to-Device (D2D) mode accessible on desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone.
Participants receive reading materials and may interact with faculty via email/chat.

Assessment

How learning is evaluated

Quizzes and Exams: Regular assessments to monitor progress.
Assignments and Projects: Group and individual assignments contribute to assessment.
Capstone Project: Final applied project required for learning demonstration.
Attendance criteria:
Participants are expected to attend all sessions of a given course; emergency leave subject to Programme Coordinator approval.
Minimum of 75% attendance is required for programme completion; attendance below 75% results in a grade cut.
Attendance below 30% makes a participant ineligible for the certificate.
Successful completion of prescribed course of study and fulfilment of academic requirements required to be awarded Certificate of Completion.

Eligibility and admissions

Eligibility criteria, work experience requirements, and admission steps.

Who this program is for

Mid-Career Professionals: Professionals ready for broader responsibilities who want to build leadership and analytical skills while continuing to work.
Team Leaders: Managers of people or projects seeking structured learning, real-world cases, and exposure to core management areas.
Functional Specialists: Professionals in finance, marketing, operations, or another function seeking a cross-functional management perspective.
Entrepreneurs: Business owners seeking to sharpen decision-making and manage growth and challenges while remaining involved in their ventures.
Career Advancers: Working professionals seeking applied learning linked to their current job and future roles.

Eligibility criteria

Work Experience:

Minimum 2 years of full-time work experience after graduation (including entrepreneurial experience).

Educational Qualification:

Degree (10+2+3)/ Graduate / Postgraduate from universities recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
Minimum 50% marks (or equivalent GPA) in graduation or post-graduation in any discipline.
5% relaxation in marks for participants from SC/ST/PwD categories.

Entrance Test Requirements:

Scores must have been obtained within the last five years as on the application date.
CAT: Minimum 75 percentile overall (with at least 70 percentile in each section).
GMAT (Classic/Focus): Minimum score of 600.
GRE: Minimum score of 290.
IIM Indore (EAT): Internal entrance test (1-hour duration).

Minimum qualification: Graduate
Experience: 2-5yrs

Admission and selection process

Admission criteria

Minimum eligibility must be met but does not guarantee admission.
Applicants must submit an online application and upload academic and work-experience documents.
Candidates may apply via CAT/GMAT/GRE or appear for the IIM Indore EAT (internal test).
Shortlisting and selection consider eligibility-test scores, interview performance and overall academic and professional background.

Selection criteria

Appear for EAT or submit valid test score (CAT/GMAT/GRE) as per minimum cut-offs.
Attend personal interview with IIM Indore panel.
Final selection is based on a comprehensive score derived from multiple parameters including test performance and interview.
IIM Indore reserves the right to modify admission/selection criteria at its discretion.

Alumni connection

Graduates gain official alumni recognition and lifetime networking privileges.

Regular alumni status will be granted upon completion and applies to future executive degree programmes.
Alumni email ID and Alumni Portal registration and access through the Institute's alumni email ID.
Digital ID card through the Alumni Portal.
Newsletter and updates through the Institute website.
Discount on accommodation in Executive Residence as per Institute policy.
Onsite library access (subject to Learning Centre policy).

Important Dates

Key application deadlines, batch commencement dates, and intake schedules.

Application Deadline	8 November 2026
Program Start Date	21 March 2027
Current cohort — Aptitude test + Interview	10 January 2027
Current cohort — Result Declaration	16 January 2027
Current cohort — Part Payment (INR 1,50,000)	25 January 2027
Current cohort — First Instalment (INR 1,00,000)	8 February 2027
Current cohort — Online Classes	28 March 2027

Date notes

Programme start (inauguration) for the current cohort: 21 March 2027.

Online classes for the cohort begin 28 March 2027.

Some historical timeline entries from previous cohorts (e.g., an online orientation dated 22 March 2026) are present in the source but were not used for the 2027 cohort dates.

Fees and Financing

Tuition fees, flexible installment schedules, and available financing options.

Total Programme Fee₹14,00,000

Fee or instalment	Amount	Due date / terms	Notes
Application Fee	₹2,500	—	exclusive of GST
Programme Fee (excluding application fee)	₹14,00,000	—	GST will be added as applicable; excludes logistics expenses for campus visits.
I	₹2,50,000	At the time of admission	GST will be added as applicable.
II	₹2,50,000	Before 2nd Trimester	GST will be added as applicable.
III	₹2,50,000	Before 3rd Trimester	GST will be added as applicable.
IV	₹2,50,000	Before 4th Trimester	GST will be added as applicable.
V	₹2,00,000	Before 5th Trimester	GST will be added as applicable.
VI	₹2,00,000	Before 6th Trimester	GST will be added as applicable.

Fee notes

Taxes

GST will be added as applicable to the programme fee.
The application fee is exclusive of GST.

Payment terms

The programme fee will be collected from participants before the commencement of each term; actual due dates will be intimated during the programme according to the programme schedule.

Exclusions

Programme fee excludes logistics/ travel/ accommodation expenses for campus visits.

Refund / cancellation / other

The source references standard policies and reserves the right to change conditions at the institute's discretion; consult the brochure or institute for formal refund/cancellation policy.

Financing

Education-loan options are available through leading financial institutions to help manage the programme fee.

Financing options

Education loan options are available through leading financial institutions to help manage the programme fee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about the program, admissions, curriculum, and policies.

The Master of Management Studies (MMS) from Indian Institute of Management Indore is a two-year Online MBA–equivalent programme for working professionals. This MMS degree blends live online learning, on-campus immersions, and applied projects to help participants advance their careers without taking a break.

Yes. The IIM Indore MMS degree is a UGC-recognised master’s in management from a globally Triple Crown accredited institution (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB). It is one of the most sought-after master’s in management studies programmes in India.

Graduates with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD) and a minimum of 2 years’ full-time work experience can apply for the IIM Indore MMS admission process. Applicants can qualify through CAT, GMAT, GRE, or the IIM Indore Entrance Aptitude Test (IIM-EAT), followed by a personal interview.

While many institutions offer an Online MBA, the Master of Management Studies from IIM Indore offers the credibility, rigour, and alumni network of a top Indian Institute of Management. This MMS programme combines academic depth with practical learning, making it more impactful than most generic online management degrees.

Yes. The IIM Indore MMS course includes three campus immersions (totalling 16 days) at the IIM Indore campus, providing face-to-face interaction, networking, and experiential learning opportunities.

The IIM Indore Master of Management Studies (MMS) program offers significant scope, providing a strong foundation in business management with a focus on leadership, strategy, and operational excellence. As one of India’s top business schools, IIM Indore is recognised for its high-quality curriculum, distinguished faculty, and robust industry connections. Learners of the MMS programme are highly sought after by top companies across various sectors, including IT, FMCG, Consulting, and Finance. The program’s emphasis on experiential learning, case studies, and internships ensures students are well-prepared for leadership roles.

The total IIM Indore MMS course fee is ₹14,00,000, payable in instalments. This investment in a masters of management studies credential from a premier IIM can significantly boost career prospects.

Yes. All MMS graduates gain IIM Indore alumni status, which offers lifelong networking opportunities, career support, and exclusive access to events. This is a key differentiator from many Online MBA programmes.

Absolutely. The IIM Indore MMS is ideal for working professionals aiming for senior roles, entrepreneurs looking to formalise their business expertise, or anyone seeking a recognised master’s in management studies from one of India’s top business schools.

Certificate Details

Credential: Master of Management Studies (MMS) degree from IIM Indore.
Recognition: UGC-recognised master’s degree.
Award condition: Participants must successfully complete the prescribed course of study and fulfil all other academic requirements.
Participants with attendance below 30% will not receive a certificate.

Certificate images are illustrative and may change at IIM Indore’s discretion.

Sample Certificate

Indian Institute of Management Indore Certificate

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