The 23rd General Management Programme in Dubai


Duration: Upto 7 Months (27 - 30 Weeks)

The 22nd General Management Programme in Dubai

45th Rank in FT Global Executive Education Ranking 2023
Only IIM to have
Direct presence
in Dubai
Become an
IIMA alumni
21 Batches of GMP in
Dubai since 2009

In a league of its own

General Management Programme (GMP), IIMAs flagship programme, has been designed & adapted to the region to enhance the managerial capabilities of participants and prepare them to shoulder senior general management responsibilities in the future. Admissions are now open for GMP 23, you can register your interest.
  • First Principles: Master the first principles of management by learning from timeless cases and experienced faculty who bring in unparalleled depth to the learning process.
  • Consistent: A consecutive weekend marathon of upto 7 months builds consistency, reduces study load and allows participants to go deep by focusing on a small number of topics per week.
  • Weekend Sessions: Less disruption on business hours, best suited for executives.
  • Short Duration: Maximum of 3 hours per day for online sessions, prevents zoom fatigue.
  • Campus Immersion: 9 days of programme at IIMA campus with valediction.
  • Capstone: Capstone case study project + presentations during campus immersion.
  • Group Work: Essential part of the learning design.

Blended Learning Programme

Programme Format: Keeping the current situation in focus, the 23rd batch of GMP will be delivered as a Face to Face Learning Programme.

 

Dubai Classroom Immersion

16 Days in Dubai, UAE on alternate weekends

 

100 Face to Face Sessions

64 In Dubai Campus

36 In IIM Ahmedabad Campus

 

IIM Ahmedabad Campus Immersion

9 Days in Ahmedabad, India

PROGRAMME
START DATE

10th December (Tuesday)

PROGRAMME
START DATE

23 November 2024 (Saturday)

FEES

AED 71,500
+ 5% VAT

FEES

AED 71,500
+ 5% VAT

 

 

Past participants from some of the top companies in the UAE

Since 2010, IIMA has delivered 22 Batches of the General Management Programme and has trained over 550+ executives from leading organizations from the UAE including Emirates Airlines, Etihad, Etisalat, KPMG, Infosys, Deyaar, DULSCO, American Express, ADIB, BNP Paribas, FAB Bank, Emirates NBD, Mashreq Bank, Citi Bank, RAK Bank, ADCB, ADIA, ADGAS, Kraft Foods, CROCS, Jackys, MoneyGram, Schlumberger, Shell Markets, ENOC, PetroFac, Honda, Nissan, Al Qassimi Group, Al Reyami, Al Naboodah, Bin Butti Group, EMAL, P&G, Rosy Blue, AIG, ASTER, Jashanmal, OMNIX, FedEx, DHL, GE, Axiom, McDermott, etc.

 

The 23rd General Management Programme in Dubai

Testimonials

  • Debmalya Roy
    Lead – Derivatives
    Aditya Birla Group (Swiss Singapore Overseas Enterprises PTE Ltd)

    It’s been a journey of knowledge transition – covering topics right from Decision making, IT and Disruptive Innovation, Strategy, Finance, HR, Marketing etc. Best USP of this engagement with IIMA, was the Case study method and every Professor personally engaging with each one of us.

  • Hardik Dalwadi
    Technical Account Manager - EMEA
    Red Hat

    I was researching various Management Institutions to enhance my journey of Thinkers, Enablers & Doers. And I came across this great quote: ‘Volatility is what we prepare our students for’ by Prof. Errol D’Souza, and the rest is history for me.

  • Ravi Kant
    Head of Marketplace & Strategic Partnerships (Fashion)
    Noon.com

    Thanks Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad and all the Profs for sharing pearls of wisdom from your ocean of knowledge. Completing the GMP was a step towards unlearning, relearning and new learnings.

  • Saket Sule
    Director Supply Chain Finance
    Procter & Gamble

    Thanks to all the professors who constantly guided us through this learning journey. Big shout-out to my batchmates – network of extremely capable individuals. They made my learning journey memorable and enriching.

The Learning Model

A) Prepare
Get immersed in the context of the upcoming session by familiarizing yourself with the reading material and case studies shared with you before the class. Group and individual study hours before the class will ensure your active participation in the learning process. Recommended time: 2 to 4 hours per week

C) Reflect
Learning diaries and self-reflection after the class ensures that you internalize the concepts learnt, consolidate your knowledge and begin figuring out ways on how to put the relevant knowledge into practice. Recommended time: 1 hour post class

B) Learn
With some of the top faculty from the institute as your facilitators, get ready for an intense and immersive learning experience as the groups discuss and analyze the case of the day from all possible angles. In this process, the cohort brings in its rich professional experience to the class and raises the overall learning experience for everyone. Kindly note, there are no recorded sessions provided as this is a Live Learning module. Time: 6 hours per week

D) Apply
The six-month weekend programme gives you ample opportunity to apply the management principles to your workplace in real time. Participants are encouraged to actively apply learnings in their workplace and share with the group and faculty during subsequent sessions.

Learning Outcomes
Participant Profile
Pedagogy
Certificate

Learning Outcomes

  • Enhance managerial skills of the participants to prepare them to shoulder higher responsibilities.
  • Provide participants with an opportunity to learn management concepts and techniques relevant for formulating & implementing strategies in functional & general management areas.
  • Enable the participants to appreciate interdependencies in an organization & acquire perspectives required for general management positions.

Participant Profile

The GMP is for managers seeking to re-vitalize their careers. It is most appropriate for managers holding positions of responsibility within functional departments of medium to large businesses. The participants should have at least 5 years of managerial experience after graduation. As the programme makes exceptional intellectual & emotional demands, participants should have an inquiring mind and capacity to think clearly. They must also have a high degree of adaptability and maturity to work and interact closely with other participants under considerable pressure.

Pedagogy

A mix of pedagogical tools will be used including cases, lectures, discussions, presentations, audio-visuals, and experiential exercises. Preparation for the class requires doing intensive reading of course material. For effective learning participants should budget approximately 15 hours of reading time in-between sessions. Informal group discussions amongst participants are recommended.

Certificate of Completion

A certificate of Completion will be issued by Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) to the participants who have completed all the requirements of the programme including attendance of at least 80% of the direct class room contacts and submission of all assignments.

 

Curriculum

The programme is divided into several interdependent modules, each of which focuses on a different aspect or function of management. At the end of the programme, there will be an intensive integrated group exercise which will help participants consolidate their learning from various modules of the programme.

Quantitative Methods

  • Managerial Statistics and Data Analysis
  • Decision Making
  • Data Visualization

Economics

  • Macroeconomics
  • Global Economic Outlook

Accounting

  • Introduction to Financial Statements
  • Fundamental Analysis of Company Performance and Impact on Valuations
  • Analysing Cost for Strategic Decision Making

Operations

  • Managing Service Operations
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Managing Projects and Project Risks
  • Operational Excellence
  • Industry 4.0

Finance

  • Financial Forecasting
  • Evaluation of Corporate Investment Decisions
  • Mergers and Acquisitions

Information Systems

  • Platform Business
  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Adoption
  • Digital Transformation

People Management and Leadership

  • Working in Teams
  • Managing Performance
  • Rewarding and Motivating People
  • Aligning Strategy, Culture, People and Performance
  • Leadership

Marketing

  • Introduction to Marketing Management
  • B2B Marketing
  • Services Marketing
  • Digital Marketing
  • Strategic Marketing

Strategy

  • Corporate Strategy and Diversification
  • Industry Analysis, Concept of Strategy
  • Disruptive Innovation, Digital Business Models and New Venture Creation
  • Strategy Implementation and Organisation Alignment
  • Design Thinking
  • Entrepreneurship

Programme Faculty

  • Anand Kumar Jaiswal
    Marketing Management Fellow (PhD) XLRI Jamshedpur

    Professor Jaiswal is a Professor of Marketing at Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA). His research interests include bottom of the pyramid (BOP) markets, services management, customer satisfaction, business-to-consumer e-commerce, and brand extension management. He was given Distinguished Young Professor Award for excellence in research in 2011 at Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad.
    He won the International Management Division’s Skolkovo Best Paper Finalist award in 2012 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, Boston. He won the best case award in 2011 international EFMD Case Competition in the Indian Management Issues and Opportunities category. He has been involved in executive development programmes with several Indian and multinational corporations.

  • Prof. Biju Varkkey
    Assistant Professor of Human Resources Management

    Prof. Biju Varkkey obtained a master’s in Human Resource Management from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, and a Fellow in Management title from NIBM, Pune. His professional experience spans industry, consulting, and leading management schools, having taught at IIM Lucknow and MDI Gurgaon. He was a visiting scholar at AILS and has worked on commissioned assignments with the UNDP, ILO, IOM and organizations like UNITES and ITUC.
    He is a faculty member at IIM Ahmedabad in the Human Resource Management Area, teaching in the graduate, executive development, and doctoral programmes. He chaired the task force for ePGP, IIMA’s online master’s degree programme, and was the founder and chairperson of the EPGP program (2016-2020). He has developed and taught courses on Strategic Human Resources Management, International HRM, Performance Management, Labour Relations, Strategic Outsourcing and Infrastructure Development. He teaches doctoral-level research courses for Fellow programme students of IIM Ahmedabad, NIM and Academy of HRD, Ahmedabad

Programme Chairs

  • PROF. ANAND KUMAR JAISWAL
    Marketing Management , PhD | XLRI Jamshedpur

    Professor Jaiswal at IIMA is a renowned marketing scholar with expertise in BOP markets, services management, customer satisfaction, e-commerce, & brand extension. He has an impressive publication record, received the Distinguished Young Professor Award in 2011, and was a finalist for the Skolkovo Best Paper award in 2012. He’s actively engaged in executive training and consulted for companies like PepsiCo and General Electric.

  • PROF. DIPTESH GHOSH (PRODUCTION AND QUANTITATIVE METHODS)
    Fellow (Ph.D) IIMC, Operations Research and System Analysis

    Prof. Diptesh Ghosh teaches post graduate, doctoral and executive education programmes at IIMA in the areas of applications of mathematical programming, decision analysis, discrete optimization, theory of graphs and networks and heuristic methods of problem solving. His research interests include metaheuristics, evolutionary algorithms and layout problems

Alumni Association

Participants who attend the Executive Education Programmes for the first time, on or after April 1, 2012, will have to attend a total of 21 days in one or more programmes to be eligible for alumni status and alumni identity card, both of which will be awarded on payment of one-time alumni fee of AED 500.

Registration Process & Fees

Programme Details

  • Dates : Programme will start on December 10 2024. The total duration of the programme will be 7 months.
  • Timings : Dubai Venue : 8:45 AM UAE ST onwards alternate weekends
    • Ahmedabad Campus: 8.45 AM onwards each day
  • Venue: Face to face sessions delivered in Dubai and IIM Ahmedabad.

Programme Fee

Fee includes tuition fee, course material, food, refreshments and certificate. Local travel, toll or parking tickets are not included in the fee. Applicable taxes (5% VAT) extra.

  • Full payment: AED 71,500 + 5%VAT
  • Installments:AED 71,500 + 5%VAT
    • Registration Fees: AED 7,500 + 5% VAT
    • Installment 01: AED 20,000 + 5% VAT
    • Installment 02: AED 11,000 + 5% VAT
    • Installment 03: AED 11,000 + 5% VAT
    • Installment 04: AED 11,000 + 5% VAT
    • Installment 05: AED 11,000 + 5% VAT

Discounts

  • Group Discount: Group of 4 of more participants will be entitled to a discount of 10%.
  • Organisation Discount: Organisations can avail themselves of both the discounts subject to a maximum overall discount of 10%.

Terms

  • After payment of the fee, in case the participant wishes to drop out of the programme, the fee will be refunded only if a request is received at least 15 days prior to the start of the programme
  • In case a participant cannot attend the programme after the payment of programme fee, the same amount will be valid as a credit amount for utilization for the next two years, after which the fee will lapse. The organization/individual can nominate the same participant or another participant for the same programme or any other programme accordingly for the next two years, failing which the amount will lapse
  • If a nomination is not accepted, the fee will be refunded to the person/organization concerned
  • In all other cases, fee is non-refundable
  • All payments will be accepted in Emirati Dirham (AED)
  • Additional charges may be applicable while paying using credit card / debit card or online banking services
  • Please ensure that you are not exceeding your online transaction limit set by your bank or credit/debit card issuing agency
  • After payment, please note down the order ID / transaction number for future reference
  • A VAT invoice from IIMA Executive Education, Dubai will be shared after receiving a payment from the participant

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