e-Mode Post Graduate Programme in Management (ePGP): Course Details, Eligibility, Admission, Fees

Ram Rakshith V

e-Mode Post Graduate Programme in Management is a two-year master's degree course [with the added flexibility of completion in 3 years] offered by IIM Ahmedabad that trains working professionals and entrepreneurs to build leadership skills and understand the functional areas of knowledge economy and management. The course is offered on a virtual interactive technology platform and is covered in over 850 hours of classroom sessions. 

The admission for this programme is based on a rigorous selection process through valid CAT or GMAT/GRE scores, IIMA admission tests, and interviews. The programme fee is INR 20,00,000. The students will receive the degree ‘Master of Management Studies’ at the end of the course.

What is e-Mode Post Graduate Programme?

e-Mode Post Graduate Programme is a blended learning programme in management offered by IIM-A for junior, mid, and senior-level working professionals. The course is offered through a technology-enabled interactive classroom located in the students’ home city. The total fees for e-Mode Post Graduate Programme (ePGP) in Management course is around INR 20 lakhs at IIMA. 

e-Mode Post Graduate Programme course offers jobs for graduates in companies like Qualcomm, HFCL, Halliburton, United Nations, etc. 

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility requirements for e-Mode Post Graduate Programme has been set by IIMA. Given below is a set of standard eligibility criteria that students must fulfill to take up this course:

• Students should have at least a Bachelor’s degree/CA/CS/ICWA, with at least 50 percent marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA from any of the recognized universities.
• Working Professionals and entrepreneurs should have a minimum of 3 years of full-time work experience (after completion of graduation) as on March 31,
• 2023.
• They should be at least 24 years of age and above as on March 31, 2023.
• Students must clear the standard entrance examinations like CAT, GMAT/GRE, etc with good scores. 

Admission

Admission for the e-Mode Post Graduate Programme (ePGP) in Management course in India is based on entrance exams, admission tests, and personal interviews. Explained below is the admission process as prescribed by IIMA.

• The candidate can fill out the application form through online mode on the IIM Ahmedabad website.
• The students need to clear entrance exams like CAT, GMAT/GRE, etc as prescribed by the respective colleges. 
• Valid CAT score of minimum 75 percentile (CAT test taken within the last 3 years) or GMAT score of 600 or GRE score of 290 (GMAT / GRE taken within the last 5 years) will be considered for shortlisting. 
• Applicants will have to take the IIM-A Admission Test. 
• The selected candidate will be called for the final interview process at IIMA.

Entrance Exam

The students have to clear various entrance exams like CAT, GMAT/GRE, and IIMA admission tests to seek admission to the e-Mode Post Graduate Programme in India.  Listed below are some details of the entrance exams accepted for this course:

• CAT
• GMAT

Course Structure

The syllabus for e-Mode Post Graduate Programme will touch upon areas related to decision-making principles and different areas of management. Some of the e-Mode Post Graduate Programme core subjects are listed below: 

• Managerial decision-making abilities
• Leadership capabilities and collaborative working
• Understanding of the functional areas of management
• Understanding of the economic and regulatory trends
• Varied analytical tools and techniques
• General management orientation
• Business Negligence, Liability and Law

Career Options

e-Mode Post Graduate Programme (ePGP) in Management graduates can work in various job sectors related to consulting, Banking, Accounting, etc. Listed below are some of the top companies that hire professionals after graduating from the e-Mode Post Graduate Programme in India:

• United Nations
• TATA Communications
• HCL Tech
• Dell
• Qualcomm
• SAL Labs
• Capgemini
• Maruti