Application Deadline: 23rd March 2026

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Programme Starts:
29th March, 2026

Programme Fees:
AED 49,500 + 5%VAT

Duration:
Up to 6 Months

Eligibility:
5+ Years of Exp.

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Programme
Objectives

This programme strengthens managerial skills, sharpens strategic decision-making, and offers unique insights across management functions to drive organisational effectiveness and excellence.

Who Is This Programme
Built For?

CXOs, Directors, VPs & Functional Heads

Mid to Senior Professionals across Industries

International Executives (GCC, EU, Africa, South Asia)

Eligibility
Criteria

Senior professionals with at least 5+ years of work experience. Participants need to be residents of the target geographical regions

Key
highlights

100 Immersive Sessions
60 Online + 40 In-Person Sessions at Dubai and IIM Ahmedabad Campus

Real World Case Studies
Timeless cases from Harvard and IIM Ahmedabad

Most Coveted Alumni Status
Join IIM Ahmedabad’s prestigious global network

Diverse Peer Network
Join IIM Ahmedabad’s prestigious global network

World-class faculty and industry experts
to help sharpen critical decision-making skills

Industry-Relevant Curriculum
Rooted in Strategic & Leadership Depth

Programme
Curriculum

Quantitative Methods
Economics
Accounting
Operations
Finance
Information Systems
People Management & Leadership
Marketing
Strategy & Entrepreneurship

Alumni Status &
Benefits

A Credential That Opens Doors, A Network That Lasts a Lifetime

Participants who successfully complete the programme will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA), one of India s most prestigious IIMs and a globally respected academic institution.

Alumni Status &
Benefits

Previous Batch
Profile

Function & Industry
Country & Work Experience

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Programme
Testimonials

LUIGI CORDEIRO D SOUZA

LUIGI CORDEIRO D SOUZA
Executive Director, FX Trading Africa

IIMA- GMP is a management program aimed at equipping working professionals with the knowledge, tools and skills to flourish at their respective areas of expertise. It offers participants the opportunity to unlearn, relearn, upskill, challenge and venture into areas outside ones skill set. The program is rigorous and demanding yet structured to allow a balanced work-study relationship.

DARSHIT SAGAR

DARSHIT SAGAR
Project Manager, Devji Gems & Jewellery DMCC

I applied for the GMP program seeing the vast range of topics it covers. The course is very well structured, the material is excellent and professors made it very interesting. All the content was Case studies which gives a hands on experience and makes it really interesting and interactive.

REJOY KURUP

REJOY KURUP
Banking & Management Consultant

IIM Ahmedabad is a brand that has been built over several decades worth of excellence, impact, and knowledge. The two years that I spent on campus during my MBA days were the strong foundation upon which my professional career has been built. Now with its presence in the region, IIM-A is well positioned to add value to talented individuals & practitioners, supported as always by the broad & diverse.

Programme
Directors

Prof. Bharat Bhasker

Director, IIM Ahmedabad

Prof. Bhasker holds a Ph.D. and Master’s in Computer Science from Virginia Tech, USA, and a Bachelor of Engineering from IIT Roorkee. He has served as Director of IIM Raipur (2017–2022), Acting Director of IIM Lucknow, and Mentor Director of IIM Sirmaur, and now leads IIM Ahmedabad. He was honoured with the ‘Best Director of Business Schools’ award for his transformative leadership.

He has held prestigious academic positions worldwide, including ESSEC Business School (Paris), University of California, University of Texas, Chung-Ang University (Seoul), and University of Tenaga Nasional (Malaysia), and served as an international research advisor to Canada’s NSERC.

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Alongside his academic journey, Prof. Bhasker has industry experience with Connectix Corp., SYBASE Inc., Hughes STX, MDL Information Systems, and Tata Steel. He has also led professional bodies such as the Computer Society of India and the Indian Subcontinent Decision Science Institute.

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Prof. Balagopal Gopalakrishnan

Finance and Accounting

Prof. Balagopal Gopalakrishnan holds a Ph.D. in Finance & Accounting from IIM Ahmedabad, an MBA in Finance from SP Jain (Singapore/Dubai), and a BE in Electronics & Communication from NIT Surathkal. He is also certified in FRM by GARP.

At IIM Ahmedabad, he teaches courses in Corporate Finance, Financial Reporting, Corporate Governance, Banking, and Venture Investing across PGP, PGPX, and Ph.D. programs. His research interests include corporate finance, banking, financial intermediation, and gold investment trends.

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Prof. Balagopal brings industry experience from roles at Commercial Bank International, Fullerton Financial Holdings/Dunia Finance (UAE), and Infineon Technologies (India & Germany).

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Prof. Biju Varkkey

Human Resources Management, IIM Ahmedabad

Prof. Biju Varkkey, Fellow in Management from NIBM Pune, is a faculty member at IIM Ahmedabad specializing in HRM, strategy, and leadership. He has led major initiatives like IIMA’s ePGP program and worked on international projects with UNDP, ILO, IOM, and WHO.

He has published extensively, co-authored a leading HRM textbook, and developed 35+ case studies for management education. His consulting and executive training portfolio spans corporates, government bodies, MNCs, and startups in India and abroad.

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Prof. Varkkey also serves on academic boards, editorial committees, and advisory panels, contributing to HR strategy, organizational development, and performance management practices.

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Admission
Process