IIT Mandi launches 5-year integrated MBA programme 

The programme provides an avenue for the young aspirants to pursue a management programme immediately after 10+2.

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi on Monday announced the launch of a five-year Integrated MBA or IMBA –  BBA Analytics (Honors) and MBA DS and AI programme.

The programme, offered by the School of Management, is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of management along with skills in analytics, data science, mathematics and statistics through a carefully curated curriculum, IIT Mandi said in a statement.

The IMBA programme also integrates relevant courses from other areas such as humanities, communication, and Indian knowledge system to ensure the holistic development of its graduates.

During the initial years, the programme hones students’ critical thinking and creative abilities through foundational courses in management, analytics, mathematics and statistics, communication and personality development. In the later years, the programme offers several specialized courses that equip students with the skills required to apply technology across the functional areas of management.

After completion of the full five-year IMBA programme, the students shall be awarded two separate degrees - BBA Analytics (Honors) (under the IMBA), and MBA DS&AI (under the IMBA).

Aligned with the New Education Policy, the IMBA programme also offers two exit options to the students: After successful completion of three years, upon exit, the candidate would be awarded a BBA Analytics degree.

On completing four years, upon exit, the candidate would be awarded a BBA Analytics (Honors) degree.

The students will undertake two industry internships, one of which will be of six months duration, ensuring substantial exposure to the business world.

Another unique offering of the programme allows students to explore entrepreneurship as a career choice by facilitating access to the incubation centre of IIT Mandi. For serious student entrepreneurs, the course further allows a sabbatical of one year to pursue the innovative startup venture.

The programme provides an avenue for the young aspirants to pursue a management programme immediately after 10+2.