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IIM Bangalore Launches General Management Programme for Emerging Leaders

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News18•21-09-2026, 14:00
IIM Bangalore Launches General Management Programme for Emerging Leaders
- •IIM Bangalore introduces the eight-month General Management Programme for Emerging Leaders (ELP) via IIMBx, starting September 30, 2026.
- •The ELP is designed for professionals transitioning from individual contributors to leadership roles, requiring 5-8 years of work experience and a minimum of 50% marks in any discipline.
- •The curriculum covers five key themes: Leadership, Financial Acumen, Value through Customers, Strategic Thinking and Innovation, and Data-Driven Decision Making, taught by core IIMB faculty.
- •Programme features include a faculty-guided Action Learning Project, a live business simulation called The Arena, and three campus immersion modules at IIM Bangalore.
- •Participants receive a certificate from IIMBx and Affiliate Alumni Status from IIM Bangalore upon completion.
Key Questions Answered
The General Management Programme for Emerging Leaders (ELP) requires graduates with a minimum of 50% marks in any discipline and 5 to 8 years of work experience.
The eight-month blended programme spans five themes: Leadership, Financial Acumen, Value through Customers, Strategic Thinking and Innovation, and Data-Driven Decision Making, delivered across ten faculty-led courses by core IIMB faculty.
Participants who successfully complete the programme receive a certificate issued by IIMBx along with Affiliate Alumni Status from IIM Bangalore.



