Kozhikode: The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) has joined hands with Accenture LearnVantage to launch a two-year Global MBA programme in March 2027, targeting experienced professionals seeking to strengthen their leadership skills in a technology-driven business environment.

The programme is part of a multi-year strategic collaboration aimed at developing industry-ready talent through education, research and innovation.

Designed primarily for working executives, professionals and entrepreneurs across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Africa and Europe, the programme will be anchored at IIM Kozhikode's Urban Learning Centre in Kochi, Kerala.

It will comprise around 650 learning hours across four semesters, combining online classes, campus-based learning and international workshops. Participants will learn from IIMK faculty members, industry leaders and subject experts, with exposure to management practices, business transformation and emerging technologies.

The curriculum will include projects, case studies and immersive learning experiences to connect academic concepts with real-world business challenges. Successful participants will receive an MBA degree from IIM Kozhikode and become part of its alumni network.

The broader collaboration will focus on global learning programmes, leadership development, industry-integrated learning, and research, innovation and entrepreneurship.

IIM Kozhikode Director Debashis Chatterjee said the programme would develop leaders capable of navigating complex business challenges by balancing analytical decision-making with empathy, profitability with purpose, and excellence with equity.

Anurag Bansal, managing director of Accenture LearnVantage for Asia-Oceania and the Middle East, said the partnership would combine academic expertise with industry insights to help professionals connect business strategy, technology and human ingenuity.

Eligibility and admissions
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with at least 50 per cent aggregate marks and have a minimum of five years of post-graduation experience in managerial, entrepreneurial or professional roles. Selection will involve an assessment of the statement of purpose and an interview.

IIM Kozhikode, established in 1996, offers doctoral, executive, postgraduate and undergraduate programmes in management. The institute also operates a startup incubation programme and research centres across diverse fields. It was ranked third in the management category of the NIRF