PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Modern business paradigms are more dynamic than any other time in the human history. To sail a business organization in the ever-changing environment, a manager needs to be equipped with deep functional and integrative perspective in both local and global business settings. Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at the Department of Management Studies (DoMS), Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is a two-year degree program aimed at providing mid- career working professionals with functional and integrative perspective to imbibe contemporary management knowledge to lead a modern business organization.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

ELIGIBILITY

  • 60% and above in Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline
  • Minimum three years of work experience after UG

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

  • Online applications for admission to the EMBA program open on 12th September 2026.
  • The shortlisted candidates will go through the selection process at the IIT Madras Campus on 14th & 15th November 2026, which comprises a written aptitude test and a personal interview.
  • The written aptitude test will be based on business aptitude, logical reasoning, quantitative ability, and verbal ability.
  • Results will be announced by December 2026, and the program will commence by January 2027.

BROCHURE & FLYER

NOTE

  • A few seats are available for company sponsored candidates who are required to produce sponsorship letters in the prescribed format (Download format) from their respective employers.

Why Executive MBA @ IITM?

  • Experiential: A big chunk of your curriculum is pragmatic. You solidify your growing knowledge through three field capstone projects. Project work is “experiential”, allowing you to take what you have learnt throughout the program and apply it to examine a specific issue.
  • Connections: Your peers and learning partners are an impressive and diverse lot. Every professional we admit is talented, driven, and already accomplished in his or her field. Your classmates not only enrich your academic journey, they become trusted advisors, supporters, and friends for life.
  • Convenience: Alternate weekend (Saturday & Sunday) in-person classes gives you much time to absorb new knowledge and form deep bonds when you are on campus. You can balance your work and family needs and yet learn an Executive MBA degree from IIT Madras in only 24 months.

Mission

  • Equip with deep functional and broad industrial domain knowledge
  • Enrich with integrated perspective of boundary spanning business decision
  • Empower to lead and contribute to global business settings

EMBA International Immersion Learning Program

Learning is most effective and fun when it is immersive! A new addition to the EMBA curriculum is the inclusion of an International Immersion Learning Program that offered the students a 10 day hands-on learning experience in one of the prestigious institutions abroad – IESEG School of Management, Paris. The core focus of the program was on “Global Leadership and Cultural Intelligence”. This program saw the students cover a plethora of experiences across the region of Northern France and Belgium, namely, Lille and Brussels. Classroom sessions by Professors of IESEG School were combined with field visits:
  • A sense of Innovation at B’Twin village, Lille where Decathlon has their primary innovation and research centre
  • Understanding the ways of working of Eura Technologies, Lille – one of Europe’s most renowned startup incubators
  • A peek into the Ports de Lille (France’s Largest Inland River Port) to get a thorough grounding to France’s Transportation Network
  • A front row seat to understand the complex dynamics of the European governance by members of the European Parliament and other key representatives of the European Commission in Brussels, Belgium
  • A socio-cultural experience in a typical French household – a soiree!
  • The 2nd edition of the EMBA International Study Program at IESEG School of Management, Paris is set to take off on September 24, 2024, with 35 students from both the batches of the EMBA program geared up for an enriching learning experience!

Testimonials

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Events - A Glimpse

21
Dec

EMBRACE 2025 - Bids a Heartwarming Farewell to their Seniors














The EMBA 2025 batch hosted a heartfelt farewell for the graduating EMBA 2024 batch during the annual family fest, EMBRACE, held on December 21, 2025.


The occasion was marked by joy, warmth, and camaraderie as the graduating students celebrated the successful completion of their EMBA journey in the presence of their families, whose unwavering support was instrumental to their accomplishment.The evening comprised a vibrant and engaging session organized by the EMBA 2025 batch, fostering a convivial atmosphere that brought together students, families, and faculty. The celebration served as a gracious tribute to the graduating batch and concluded as a memorable evening, leaving behind cherished memories for all

14
Dec

9th EMBA Batch – Orientation Programme













The 9th EMBA Batch officially began its academic journey with an engaging orientation programme at IIT Madras. The day commenced with registration, followed by introductions and a warm welcome to the new batch.

The students were introduced to the EMBA team, programme structure, ordinances, regulations, workflow and processes, giving them a clear understanding of the two-year journey ahead. A key highlight of the programme was the Keynote Address by Shri Navrun Sen, President, Century Ply, who shared valuable insights from his extensive industry experience and leadership journey. The programme also featured an EMBA Alumni Address, where alumni shared their experiences and spoke about the impact of the EMBA programme on their professional growth and careers. The orientation concluded with an overview and tour of the IIT Madras campus and its amenities, followed by document verification. The day marked a memorable beginning to an exciting and transformative journey for the 9th EMBA Batch.

23
Dec

8th EMBA Batch - Orientation Program


We thank the HoD, Prof. M. Thenmozhi for her continued support.
The event began with the EMBA mentors Prof. V. Vijayalakshmi and Prof. S. Srinivasan welcoming the batch and detailing what the two-year journey would entail.
Prof. G. Srinivasan welcomed them to the program as well, post which  the Dean  (Academic Courses), Prof. Prathap Haridoss, delivered the  Institute Address. Prof. Thillai Rajan A, Hod-in-charge shared 3 keystone habits that would help students navigate the crucial next two years of their life most joyfully and effectively.
The Keynote Speech was from Mr. Ravi Santhanam, a leadership coach and former Managing Director & CEO of Hindustan Motors & Mahindra Holidays. Mr. Santhanam’s talk on wisdom from leading a large corporation for over 40 years captivated the students.
This was followed by the much awaited panel discussion featuring EMBA alumni Mr. Srinivasan, Ms. Vishali, and Mr. Guru Prasanna. They shared their experiences and how the program has helped them shape their life and career..
Mr. Srinivasan spoke about how the EMBA program supported him professionally and how effectively classes were conducted during the pandemic. Mr. Guru Prasanna, the topper of his batch, shared his perspective on how consistent learning is, as a key to achieving success, emphasizing that networking has been one of the greatest benefits in the journey. Ms. Vishali discussed how application-oriented learning had helped her gain a deep understanding of the subjects. The panel discussion turned into an interactive session, with the new students eagerly asking questions and the alumni providing thoughtful answers.
The EMBA team organized an icebreaker, enabling students to interact and connect with each other. This session brought a fresh and lively atmosphere to the orientation, and the students enjoyed it.


24
Aug

EMBARK 24


The Department of Management Studies (DoMS) at IIT Madras organized the 7th edition of their annual festival, EMBARK 24 on August 24 at the ICSR Auditorium.
The event started off with the welcome address from Dr. Raghunathan Rengaswamy, Dean of the Office for Global Engagement; Prof. M. Thenmozhi, Head of the Department of Management Studies; Dr. S. Srinivasan, EMBA Program Coordinator; and Prof. T.J. Kamalanabhan, Professor in the Department of Management Studies.
The keynote address was delivered by Mr. Vignesh Kumar, a veteran with 18 years of experience in SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS. Following the keynote, several events took place, including Vison to Venture, Case Masters, and Ad-Mastery. EMBARK attracted participants from various EMBA programs and industry professionals.
The event highlighted a diverse panel discussion featuring experts from healthcare, automotive, aviation, supply chain management, and insurance technology. The discussion focused on the intersection of humans, machines, and management in navigating the AI revolution. The event concluded with an insightful address given by Dr. Sumanth C Raman, founder of Algorithm Health Ltd. He also addressed challenges in AI adoption, government policy issues, speeding up drug discovery, and advancing personalized medicine. EMBARK 24 brought together participants from various colleges offering Executive MBA program.

 


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