How is the IIM Ahmedabad executive MBA program different from the IIM Ahmedabad MBA program?

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Tezal Dahiya Posted On - Oct 20, 2023

PGPX and PGPM are tailored for two different kinds of groups.Here are some differences and similarities between these two programs offered by IIM Ahmedabad-

Profile- The PGPX crowd is quite diverse. Students of PGPX have a high work experience (an average of 7 years). PGPM students have an experience of around 2.5 to 3 years on an average.

Duration- PGPX lasts for 1 year while PGPM lasts for 2.

Faculty- The teaching staff is the same for both programs.

Courses- A few PGPX courses can be taken by PGPM students, but not the other way around.

Teaching method- PGPX is based on interaction while PGPM is instruction-based.

Focus- The PGPX course is more focused in nature. This is because working professionals with such high experience know about their goals and ambitions.

If you have more than 6 years of work experience, PGPX is a better choice. Otherwise, opt for PGPM.

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Aman Mathur Posted On - Nov 29, 2022

M.B.A. from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (Graduated 2016)

The two programmes are completely different because they are designed for two very different work experience groups.

In comparison to the two-year MBA programme, the executive programme lasts one year.
Given how different the batches are, the placement process is run by two independent bodies in independent ways at independent times, and there is little overlap in roles or offers. The courses provided by both programmes are distinct.
Although both programmes use the same case pedagogy method, the executive programme emphasises interaction over instruction due to the diversity of experiences brought to the table, whereas the MBA programme emphasises instruction.
Given the Executive program's short duration, the intensity is much higher than in the MBA programme, but people with more experience know what's important in life and what isn't.
The executive programme is much more focused than the MBA programme, owing to the fact that people with more work experience already know what they want to do.

When deciding which programme to attend, consider your goals, how certain you are about what you want to do, and your work experience. Up to 6 years, the MBA makes more sense, while after that, the Executive MBA may be worth considering.

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Auyushman Dutta Posted On - Aug 14, 2020

MBA (PGDM) from Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (2019)

IIM-A is ranked number 1 by NIRF among the management institutes in the country. The international collaborations enhance the opportunities to bag lucrative packages.

The table mentioned below gives a brief comparison of both programs:

	EXECUTIVE MBA	MBA
FEES	>28 Lacs	>23 lacs
AVERAGE PACKAGE	26.28 LPA	23 LPA
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED	5+ Yrs.	0+ Yrs.
BATCH SIZE	100	100-200
ADMISSION	GRE/GMAT	CAT
DURATION	ONE YEAR	TWO YEAR
COURSES	INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS & POLITICAL ECONOMY LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT BUSINESS ANALYTICS	ECONOMICS COMMUNICATION HRM FOOD AND AGRI BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

The MBA programme has a different placement committee and even roles offered and recruiting companies are very different. A number of students opt to go for entrepreneurship ventures. A few courses offered by the executive programme can be undertaken by those pursuing MBA but the reverse is not allowed. Key placement statistics are:

36% students were from engineering background
Average placement percentage above 80%
Major recruiters were Accenture, Airtel, Bain and Company, Deutsche Bank
Median CTC on offer was 25 LPA
Highest CTC on offer was 70 LPA
Maximum recruitment was from the management and administration sector.
Internship opportunities in Mckinsey, Flipkart, Ericsson
International tie-ups with European Business School, University of Cologne, ESSEC Business School, France

At IIM-A, the PGPX course is ranked amongst the top 5 management courses in the world by Financial Times. Candidates enrolled in this programme had more than 7 years of experience. Salient features of the previous placement session being:

45% candidates had engineering background
Highest international package of 76 LPA
Highest domestic package of 60 LPA
70+ recruiters offered more than 100 roles
Average placement percentage over 90%
Mckinsey, Microsoft, OYO, HSBC, Ericsson amongst the top recruiters offering senior to mid-senior roles.
Maximum offers rolled out for the IT sector
International immersion programme with University of Warwick, Chinese University of Hong Kong