Accelerated General Management Programme
IIM Ahmedabad
(Virtual Classroom + Campus)
Programme Overview
The fast-changing business world needs skilled professionals who can tackle challenges and drive long-term growth for organizations. IIM Ahmedabad, India’s leading institution, presents the Accelerated General Management Programme (AGMP) for aspiring leaders. This general management course combines innovative pedagogy with practical insights to hone expertise in Managerial Decision Making, Organizational Leadership, and Strategic Management. Its thoughtfully curated curriculum ensures a holistic learning experience that encompasses core management disciplines, emerging industry trends, and hands-on Operations Management Training to equip professionals for leadership roles.
Through an engaging blend of interactive coursework and technology-enabled learning, participants will gain actionable insights into critical business functions while mastering tools and frameworks essential for organizational success. Whether enhancing skills in strategic planning or navigating the intricacies of a management development programme, AGMP prepares leaders to tackle global business challenges and seize opportunities with confidence, fostering a future-ready approach to management excellence.
Programme Highlights
Certificate of Completion from IIM Ahmedabad
IIMA Alumni Status*
*subject to fulfilling evaluation criteria and all the T&C of the programme
Intensive Capstone Project
3-Campus Modules Covering 12 Days On-Campus
Peer Networking and Learning Opportunities Across Various Industries
Acquire New-Age Management Skills to make strategic and managerial decisions
Admission Criteria
Eligibility & Selection
- Working managers with an experience profile of five years or more, ideally up to 10 years. The candidates should be graduates/postgraduates in any discipline with 50% or more marks.
- Participants would be selected based on an assessment of their work experience, academic background and motivation to do the programme as demonstrated in the application form.
Evaluation Methodology
IIM Ahmedabad shall carry out the evaluation required for certification.
Participants are evaluated based on assignments, quizzes, and examinations for all the courses. Participants will be given any one of the following grades: “Satisfactory Plus” (S+); “Satisfactory” (S); “Unsatisfactory” (U). A participant will be asked to leave the programme and the fees will then be forfeited in any of the following cases:
- If a participant gets 2nd U for academic indiscipline wherein Academic Indiscipline includes cheating/copying/plagiarism in assignments and examinations and facilitating cheating in any way or is found having integrity issues during the programme.
- If a participant gets 4th U for under-performance.
- If a participant gets 1 U for academic indiscipline and 3 Us for under-performance.
- The norms of the programme require a participant to attend at least 80% of attendance to become eligible to receive the certificate, failing which a participant won’t be awarded the certificate.
Campus Component
- First Campus Module: September 11-14, 2024
- Interim Campus Module: March 17-20, 2025
- Final Campus Module: September 15-18, 2025
*The campus module dates are subject to government regulations.
Programme Privilege
- Library Access: Restricted remote access to the library resources will be provided for the programme duration.
Syllabus Breakdown
Pedagogies of Learning
Quantitative Decision Making
Managerial Computing
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Microeconomic Analysis and Policies
Marketing Management
Developing Human Resources
Managerial Communication
Organizational Behaviour
Organization Dynamics
Managing Cost and Control
Managing Information Systems
Economic Environment and Policies
Operations Management
The Social Media and Communicating Corporate Reputation
Legal Aspects of Business
Retail Management and CRM
Business to Business Marketing
Performance Appraisal & Rewards
Leadership: Behavior, Motivation and Performance
Corporate Finance
Advertising & Sales Promotion
Competitive Strategies for Growth
Business Analytics and Big Data
Corporate Strategy and Innovation
Business Analytics and Big Data
Corporate Strategy and Innovation
Digital Marketing
Managing Negotiations
Environment, Sustainability and Corporate Governance
Capstone
Note: The above modules list is subject to update as per IIMA’s discretion.
About IIM Ahmedabad
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) is a premier global management institute, renowned for its excellence in management education. Over its 60 years of existence, IIMA has been recognized for its exemplary contributions to scholarship, practice, and policy through distinctive teaching, high-quality research, and nurturing future leaders. The institute supports industry, government, and social enterprises, creating a progressive impact on society.
Founded in 1961 through a collaborative initiative by the government, industry, and international academia, IIMA has expanded its global footprint. Today, it has a network of nearly 80 top international institutions and a presence in Dubai. Its eminent faculty and over 45,000 alumni, who hold influential positions worldwide, further contribute to its global recognition.
The flagship two-year Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) is ranked 39th in the FT Masters in Management Ranking 2024, while the one-year Post Graduate Programme in Management for Executives (PGPX) is ranked 41st in the FT Global MBA Ranking 2024. The institute is ranked first in the India Rankings 2024 (NIRF, Management Category) and has been No. 1 for five consecutive years. IIMA also ranks No. 1 in the Eduniversal Best Masters Ranking in Agribusiness/Food Industry Management 2024 for its two-year Post Graduate Programme in Food and Agri-business Management (PGP-FABM).
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Programme Co-Chair
Programme Certification
Programme Structure
*non-refundable
(Exclusive of Application Fee)
(Non-refundable)
(Exclusive of Application Fee)
- The fees mentioned above are exclusive of GST. *GST will be charged extra on these components, at present, it is @18%.
- Any change in any of the applicable taxes during the tenure of the programme will have to be borne by the participants.
- Boarding and lodging during the campus visit are provided by IIMA.
The Jaro Advantage
- Unparalleled career guidance and support
- Dedicated student support
- Immersive and lifelong learning experiences
- Learn from the best-suited academic, faculty, and industry mentors
- Be a part of discussions and forums for enhanced learning
- Leverage peer-to-peer learning experience
- Alumni Network of 3,50,000+ Professionals
- Access to alumni events & other benefits
- Stay up to date with the latest insights from your alma mater
Build 21st-Century Skill set to Gain Career Edge in the VUCA World
You’ll learn
- Senior and middle managers in large corporates will learn key management concepts, paradigms, and theories.
- Understand how management functions contribute to effective decision-making, leadership, and strategy development.
- Develop skills in strategic decision-making, organizational design, change management, implementing strategies, M&As, operational strategies, and managing public, media, and government interfaces.
Yes, students will get an Alumni Status of IIM Ahmedabad. Students who are attending IIM Ahmedabad- Accelerated General Management Programme will have to attend for a total of 21 days in one or more programme in order to be eligible for alumni status and alumni identity card, both of which will be awarded as per the prevailing institute policy.
Yes, participants will receive a certificate from IIM Ahmedabad- Accelerated General Management Programme on successful completion of the programme.
The one-year IIM Ahmedabad-Accelerated General Management Programme has been designed specifically to equip working professionals with aspects of general management in a global business environment.
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- To give an opportunity to senior and middle managers in large corporates to learn key management concepts, paradigms, and theories.
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- To understand how management functions contribute to effective decision-making, leadership, and strategy development.
- To develop skills in strategic decision-making, organizational design, change management, implementing strategies, M&As, operational strategies, and managing public, media, and government interfaces.
IIM Ahmedabad shall carry out the evaluation required for certification.
Participants are evaluated based on assignments, quizzes, and examinations for all the courses. Participants will be given any one of the following grades: “Satisfactory Plus” (S+); “Satisfactory” (S); “Unsatisfactory” (U). A participant will be asked to leave the programme and the fees will then be forfeited in any of the following cases:
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- If a participant gets 2nd U for academic indiscipline wherein Academic Indiscipline includes cheating/copying/plagiarism in assignments and examinations and facilitating cheating in any way or is found having integrity issues during the programme.
- If a participant gets 4th U for under-performance.
- If a participant gets 1 U for academic indiscipline and 3 Us for under-performance.
- The norms of the programme require a participant to attend at least 80% of attendance to become eligible to receive the certificate, failing which a participant won’t be awarded the certificate.