IIM Indore virtually inaugurates Advanced Leadership Programme at SDA Bocconi for EPGP

Professor Saurabh Chandra, Chairperson – EPGP, IIM Indore, and Professor Veronica Vecchi as Programme Director, SDA Bocconi, were also present online. A total of 57 participants are attending the programme, 9 of whom are going to Italy.

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore virtually inaugurated the ‘Advanced Leadership Programme at SDA Bocconi’ for the One Year Full Time Post Graduate Programme for Executives (EPGP) on September 9, 2022. The programme is a part of the International Immersion Module for EPGP, which is conducted in collaboration with one of the top-ranking international business schools. This year, this programme is being conducted in association with SDA Bocconi. Professor Himanshu Rai, Director, IIM Indore, inaugurated the programme.

Professor Saurabh Chandra, Chairperson – EPGP, IIM Indore, and Professor Veronica Vecchi as Programme Director, SDA Bocconi, were also present online. A total of 57 participants are attending the programme, 9 of whom are going to Italy.

About IIM Indore EPGP

The course content of the international immersion module at SDA Bocconi includes contemporary topics of the global business environment like design thinking, family business management, private equity and venture capital, luxury management, innovation management, digital transformation, infrastructure finance, doing business in Europe, etc. This program's overall design focuses on complementing the theoretical underpinning with perspective from the latest industry practices, facilitating the participants a smooth transition back to their domains posts this intensive learning experience.

IIM Indore & SDA Bocconi fuction on similar mission and vision

Professor Rai, in his address, spoke about similarities between IIM Indore and SDA Bocconi’s mission and vision. He noted that both institutions aim at creating contextually-relevant curricula and offering world-class education

Talking about the course curriculum, he said all the subjects included in the curriculum would allow the students to gain knowledge in management and leadership and acquaint them with Italian culture. “This time, we have also introduced concentrations like Italian Excellence – Roots, Culture, Craftsmanship, and Family Business; and Sports Management in Europe. This will expose the participants to a different set of culture, work ethics, and management practices,” the professor added.

Talking about EPGP, Vecchi stressed the need to remain sustainable and responsible and mentioned that corporates need to find ways in which they can incorporate values into the system. She noted that the programme includes guest talks, simulations, assignments, classes, and other interesting sessions. “The programme will give you a deeper perspective on relevant issues to act as a relevant leader. We live in a turbulent period, and it is important to strengthen certain skills to navigate the economic and societal challenges which are becoming relevant,” she added.

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