CHENNAI: Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has invited applications for its Executive MBA (EMBA) Degree. This program is designed specifically for mid-career Working Professionals.

The two-year program is a rigorous yet practice-oriented curriculum offered by the Department of Management Studies at IIT Madras, which is ranked in the top 13 B-schools in the NIRF ranking for 2025.

The last date to apply is 26th October 2026. Further details can be obtained by contacting the DoMS EMBA Office - 044 2257 5558. Interested candidates can apply online at https://doms.iitm.ac.in/emba/

The program is designed for blended weekend learning (physical and virtual). The classes, which will be held over alternate weekends, will begin in January 2027.

The eligibility for Admissions includes First Class Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline, Minimum of three years of Industry Experience, and election through DoMS Entrance Examination and Personal Interview.

Speaking about the EMBA program Prof. Saji K Mathew, Head, Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras, said, “The EMBA program of the department has been steadily receiving overwhelming support from the industry. The students are diverse with an average experience of 12 years and come from different domains in the industry. The program leverages the Department’s strong faculty resources, cutting-edge research, and experiential learning.”

The programme offers a contemporary and future focused curriculum that integrates business management with technology and innovation. Students gain exposure to areas such as Economics of Platforms, Global Business Management, Cybersecurity and its Applications, and Business Models and Innovation, reflecting the evolving nature of business in a digitally connected world.

Technology is embedded across the learning experience, enabling participants to understand not only emerging technologies and their applications, but also how they are transforming business models, markets, operations, customer engagement, and competitive strategy. This integration of management and technology equips professionals to make informed strategic decisions and lead businesses in an increasingly technology-driven environment.

The major aspects of the course include equipping mid-career working professionals with the following:

O Deep functional and broad industrial domain knowledge,

O Integrative perspective of boundary-spanning business decisions, and

O Leadership traits to contribute to a global business setup

The structure of the EMBA programme is:

O A Functional Foundation - that provides theoretical, conceptual, and insightful understanding of major functions and department roles in businesses

O Integrated Perspective – which helps develop strategic perspectives on cross-functional challenges and inter-department synergies.

O Global Leadership – which explores growth, profitability, and sustainability avenues in local and global business contexts.

O Two Capstone projects designed for developing deeper insight into the application of advanced management concepts.