The Executive MBA in Corporate Affairs and Management programme was introduced in New Delhi by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA). The programme was launched by Manoj Govil, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, in the presence of Padmashri Dr.Milind P. Kamble, Chairman, Board of Governors, IIM Jammu; Prof. B. S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, Praveen Kumar, Director General & CEO, IICA; Prof. Naveen Sirohi, Head, School of Finance, IICA; and Dr.Mahesh Gadekar, Chairperson, Executive MBA, IIM Jammu; and other dignitaries and members from both institutes. Special invitee Manoj Govil, Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, described the launch as a momentous day for both parties in his remarks on the event.
He praised IICA and IIM Jammu for their efforts in implementing this programme so quickly. He stated that the program’s goal is to provide complete learning in the areas of management, regulatory compliance, corporate social responsibility, corporate affairs, and corporate governance. The difficulties facing the corporate sector today in these VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous) times are brought together in this collaboration between two institutes of national importance. The Chairman of the Board of Governors at IIM Jammu, Padmashri Dr.Milind P. Kamble, has further emphasised the importance of the programme and called it an important milestone for both institutions. IIM Jammu Director Prof. B. S. Sahay described the launch as a memorable day for both nationally significant institutions.
Praveen Kumar, Director General and CEO of IICA, mentioned that in today’s rapidly changing scenario, to survive and thrive, future business managers must constantly evolve the way they think and act, expanding their role beyond general administration and reporting. The Executive MBA in Corporate Affairs and Management (Blended Mode) is a unique programme designed for mid-career professionals to enhance and advance their corporate affairs and management skills and knowledge. The minimum experience required for the programme is three years. The programme is open to all professionals and entrepreneurs from various industries who want to take on corporate affairs leadership roles.
