Eligibility: Admission requires a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for candidates from reserved categories), at least two years of full-time work experience, and a valid CAT, GMAT, GRE or IIM-EAT score.
Indian Institute of Management Indore has opened applications for third batch of its two-year Master of Management Studies (MMS) programme for working professionals. This LIVE online degree programme, running from March 2026 to March 2028 and comprising 900 learning hours, equips mid-career leaders with advanced general management capabilities, strategic perspectives and behavioural insights.
Master of Management Studies helps professionals to develop management expertise across core disciplines such as microeconomics, marketing, operations, finance, human resources and strategic management.
They cultivate data-driven decision-making, responsible leadership, ethical judgement and the ability to navigate complex global business environments through interactive learning and three on-campus immersions, spanning 16 days, which also foster rich peer-to-peer collaboration. Recent cohorts have drawn accomplished professionals from IT, financial services, marketing and advertising, sales, automotive, manufacturing, healthcare and more, representing senior roles including CEOs, Vice Presidents, Directors, General Managers, Senior Managers and analysts.
Prof. Himanshu Rai, Director, IIM Indore said, “Our two-year online degree programme for working professionals embodies IIM Indore’s dedication to developing leaders who excel amid complexity and change. By integrating rigorous academic frameworks with practical insights, we empower participants to strengthen critical thinking, elevate decision-making and cultivate resilience. This structured yet flexible learning journey prepares individuals to lead with confidence while balancing career demands and driving impactful growth.”
Sridhar Nagarajachar, Business Head, Executive Education, TimesPro said, “ Master of Management Studies for working professionals which empowers them to steer complex, multi-stakeholder environments with confidence, while advancing both their own careers and the long-term ambitions of their organisations.”
MMS Programme Eligibility
Admission requires a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for candidates from reserved categories), at least two years of full-time work experience, and a valid CAT, GMAT, GRE or IIM-EAT score, followed by a personal interview.
Yes, the CAT accepting MBA colleges conduct either GD/PI or WAT/PI. Since MBA is a professional course about business and team management, personality assessment round is essential to ensure that the aspirant has the flair for management which can be polished during the programme. Communication skills, problem solving ability, management and leadership are essential qualities for MBA thus, every B-School conducts GD/PI or WAT/PI.
IIM waitlist means the number students who are kept waiting for the second shortlist. The institutes select a number of students for admission out of which some miss the first list due to a few points. Such students are kept in waitlist incase any candidate from the first list chooses to not appear for WAT-PI. Those who are kept in the waitlist are invited for WAT-PI if there are seats remaining to be filled after WAT-PI round of the first batch of the students. Also read: IIM Waitlist Movement - Meaning and Past Trends
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