The program offers a well rounded learning experience that combines strong conceptual knowledge with real world application. Participants develop sharper strategic and analytical thinking while strengthening key leadership skills such as conflict management, stakeholder engagement, teamwork and empathetic communication. The curriculum is designed to prepare professionals to lead change, manage business transformation and make confident, data informed decisions in complex and digitally connected global markets.

The new cohort begins at a time when the job market is changing quickly and placing greater value on skills, adaptability and strong leadership. The India Skills Report 2025 shows that only slightly more than half of Indian graduates are considered employable while advanced thinking and managerial skills remain scarce. At the global level, the World Economic Forum and LinkedIn identify analytical and creative thinking, leadership, communication and management as key skills in high demand. Against this backdrop, the MBA for Working Executives helps mid career professionals build future ready skills in strategy, finance, business analytics, artificial intelligence, marketing and operations.

Dr. Raman Ramachandran, Dean and Director of K J Somaiya Institute of Management, explained that the MBA for Working Executives is designed to give experienced professionals the time and structure to reflect on and strengthen their leadership approach. He noted that while many participants enter the program as skilled functional specialists, they graduate with a wider and more strategic understanding of business. He added that the institute focus is on challenging participants’ thinking, supporting their personal and professional growth and preparing them to lead with confidence and integrity in an uncertain business environment.

The program has seen strong interest from mid career professionals with work experience ranging from three to more than fifteen years. Participants come from diverse sectors such as BFSI, healthcare, telecommunications, automation, manufacturing, sales and marketing, IT and education. The cohort includes senior managers, project leaders, vice presidents, accountants, engineers, executives and associates, representing a broad mix of cities and regions across India.

Offered through a digital learning platform the MBA for Working Executives allows professionals to continue their careers while pursuing advanced education. Learners take part in live, interactive classes, case based discussions and project driven learning. Faculty members use current business scenarios, including Harvard case studies, while participants gain hands on exposure through Bloomberg Lab simulations. An immersive campus module further helps strengthen decision making skills, collaboration and executive presence. After completing the foundational first year curriculum, learners move on to advanced core modules in the second year, covering areas such as finance, data science and AI, marketing management, operations, strategy and business analytics.

After completing the program, participants become alumni of KJSIM. They gain access to a strong professional network. They can also continue learning and improve their long term career opportunities.