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To provide the future managers with the latest management skills, the IIM Calcutta PGP/MBA regular program blends rigorous academic foundations with practical experience.

This is also the case with the MBA program at IIM Calcutta in 2025–2026, which has a theory of management basis and responds rapidly to new business realities.

First-year core courses cover some of the following subjects: public policy, IT, operations, marketing, strategy, economics, finance and management information systems.

Second-year students customise their IIM Calcutta Syllabus 2026 elective mix, between 60 and 80 options from across fields, through term papers or projects.

Learning in real life is assured through simulation, case study and international immersion.

IIM Calcutta graduates are characterised by analytical acumen, critical analysis, and leadership, all of which are fostered through the modular format.

 IIM Calcutta PGP/MBA Program Syllabus

       Core Structure (Terms I–III):

• Finance & Control: Corporate Financial Reporting & Analysis; Cost Management; Corporate Finance

• Economics: Micro‑ & Macroeconomics; India & the World Economy

• Marketing & OB: Marketing Management I & II; Organizational Behavior I & II

• Operations & Quantitative Methods: Statistics, Risk Management, OR, Production & Ops Mgmt

• Information Systems: IT & Systems (MIS)

• Strategy & HR: Strategic Management; Human Resource Mgmt

• Public Policy & Legal Studies: Indian Economic/Political History, Environment & Development, Indian Legal System & Social Structure

Non‑credit essentials: Mathematics refresher, managerial communication modules, business ethics

Skill development methods: Case-study discussions, guest lectures, simulations, industry‑linked labs and workshop sessions 

Snapshot of the PGP Program's academic calendar at IIM Calcutta Terms duration:

• Term I through III: Core subjects + qualifying non‑credit modules

• Summer Project (3 credits): Between Term III and IV, students undertake 8–10 weeks of industry immersion and research support 

• Terms IV–VI: Purely elective-based with term papers or capstone options
  Academic rhythm:

• Curriculum reviewed annually, ensuring relevance for the IIM Calcutta syllabus 2025 and 2026 cohorts

 IIM Calcutta First Year Syllabus of PGP Program

First Year Curriculum (48 credits):

Pedagogy & Credits: a mix of case presentations, group projects, and workshops given by guests.  Non-credit modules are added to the basic 48 credits.

 IIM Calcutta Second‑Year Syllabus of PGP Program

Second Year Curriculum:

• 100% electives: 60–80 options; students choose based on career goals
  Categories include Finance, Marketing, OB, Strategy, Operations, HR, Analytics, Economics, Public Policy, Environment, Ethics, Sociological perspectives 

• Options include:

• Industry-linked term papers

• Simulation-based capstone projects

• Independent study under faculty mentorship

IIM Calcutta EX MBA Program Syllabus

The one‑year full‑time residential MBAEx (EX‑MBA) is crafted for mid‑career professionals (min 5 years' experience) 

   Key Curriculum Features:

• Advanced leadership, corporate governance, strategy, venture creation, ethics

• 6‑module format: Managerial Problem Solving; New Ventures; Corporate Governance; CEO leadership; Strategy Execution; Int’l Business Management; Business Ethics

• Delivered through workshops, leadership talks, international immersion and industry projects

IIM Calcutta  Syllabus of EX MBA Program

Term I–III Modules (10 sessions each):

• Managerial Problem Solving

• Creating & Managing New Ventures

• Corporate Governance

• Human Resource Management

• Being a Chief Executive

• Strategy Execution

• International Business Management

• Business Ethics

Plus electives:

• Term IV to VI: Add 6–7 electives for strategic customisation. 

IIM Calcutta PGPEX‑VLM Program Syllabus

The PGPEX‑VLM program readies senior professionals in Manufacturing Leadership (5–10 years of experience, engineering degree).

• Selection: Written exam (VA, QA, engineering ability) followed by PI 

• Core modules focus on manufacturing strategy, supply chain, internationalisation, leadership, and governance.

IIM Calcutta PGDBA (Business Analytics) Syllabus

The PGDBA program trains students in data science and analytics and runs in partnership with IIT Kharagpur and ISI.

Six key modules include:

1. Statistical Foundations & Inference
   Machine Learning & AI

2. Data Engineering – Big Data & Databases

3. Operations Research & Optimisation

4. Business Domain Analytics – Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain

5. Capstone Project – Industry‑driven analytics

  Note: Non‑credit workshops on Python/R, visualisation and communication are also offered to the students.

 IIM Calcutta Executive PhD Syllabus

The new Executive PhD (AY 2025‑26) provides advanced research rigor for working professionals. Core coursework in research methodology, quantitative & qualitative methods and specialised electives.
Note: Comprehensive exam followed by dissertation under faculty guidance.