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IIM Kozhikode, Accenture join hands to launch Global MBA in March 2027

Kozhikode, Oct 17 (UNI) The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) has partnered with Accenture LearnVantage to launch a two-year Global MBA programme in March 2027, targeting experienced professionals seeking to strengthen their leadership capabilities in an increasingly technology-driven business environment.
The programme will primarily cater to working executives, entrepreneurs and professionals across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Africa and Europe. It will be anchored at IIM Kozhikode’s newly established Urban Learning Centre in Kochi.
The multi-year strategic collaboration aims to integrate academic expertise with industry insights to develop future-ready leaders. The initiative will also promote research, innovation, entrepreneurship and closer engagement between academia and industry.
The Global MBA will comprise approximately 650 learning hours across four semesters, combining online classes, campus-based learning and international workshops. Participants will learn from IIMK faculty members, industry leaders and subject experts, with the curriculum featuring case studies, projects and immersive learning experiences linked to real-world business challenges.
Successful participants will receive an MBA degree from IIM Kozhikode and become part of its alumni network.
IIMK Director Debashis Chatterjee said the programme aimed to develop leaders capable of navigating the complexities of modern business through analytical rigour, innovation and human-centred leadership. It would prepare professionals to balance business performance with social responsibility, data-driven decision-making with empathy, and profitability with purpose.
Anurag Bansal, managing director of Accenture LearnVantage for Asia-Oceania and the Middle East, said the collaboration would combine academic excellence with practical industry insights to help professionals drive innovation, create value and lead confidently in a global economy shaped by rapid technological change.
The wider partnership will focus on global learning programmes, talent and leadership development, industry-integrated learning, and research, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum aggregate of 50% and have at least five years of post-graduation experience in managerial, entrepreneurial or professional roles. Selection will be based on an evaluation of the statement of purpose and an interview.
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