The Indian Institute of Management Indore, in exclusive partnership with TimesPro, a leading higher education platform, has launched its first batch of Postgraduate Degree in Management—Master of Management Studies (MMS). Prof. Himanshu Rai, Director, IIM Indore, inaugurated the batch on the campus. The two-year Online MMS programme is a flagship executive education offering of IIM Indore and provides professional advancement opportunities among a select group of working executives.
Prof. Himanshu Rai emphasized the transformative potential of the MMS programme during the inauguration. He stated that this programme epitomizes our unwavering commitment to developing future leaders by giving them the skills, knowledge, and leadership abilities needed to guide organizations through the intricacies of a profoundly VUCA world, thereby instilling a sense of hope and optimism in the face of challenges.
Prof. Rai also highlighted how the programme sets a new benchmark for executive education by combining academic rigour with real-world learning opportunities. He added, “The proficiencies acquired by the learners during this programme shall prove profoundly critical and indispensable in navigating the uncertainties of the global landscape”. Earlier, Professor Subin Sudhir, Associate Dean-Executive Education (Virtual), extended a warm welcome to the incoming batch at its Indore campus, acquainting them with the distinguished faculty. Bringing the event close, Professor Nishit Kumar Sinha, Coordinator of EMP-MMS, delivered the concluding address.
The Master of Management Studies programme endeavours to develop learners’ cross-functional and leadership competencies comprehensively, enabling them to become adept in business management, financial and technological matters commensurate with the emerging requisites of Industry 4.0. Moreover, it seeks to foster strategic insight, an indispensable asset within the ever-evolving business ecosystem. The inaugural cohort comprises professionals hailing from 15 states and spanning approximately 18 sectors, encompassing IT, BFSI, Construction & Manufacturing, Automotive, Metallurgy, Hospitality, Sales & Marketing, Oil & Energy, HR, and Operations, among others.
Anish Srikrishna, CEO, TimesPro shared insights into the global landscape and emphasized how India’s skilled workforce stands as a catalyst for growth and sustainability:
The Master of Management Studies heralds the commencement of numerous endeavours aimed at cultivating the future workforce of India, capable of confronting change and forging a trajectory towards growth and sustainability. TimesPro is honoured to collaborate with the esteemed Indian Institute of Management Indore to impart skills through a forward-thinking programme such as the MMS. I extend my utmost congratulations to all the learners comprising the inaugural cohort and the distinguished faculty of the programme.
Thirty per cent of the eighty participants admitted to the maiden MMS batch were female professionals. Of these students, 44% had at least five to fifteen years of industry experience. The learners were selected through a rigorous screening process, culminating in an interview, ensuring candidates with exemplary qualifications and potential were admitted.
The programme will be conducted via TimesPro’s state-of-the-art Interactive Learning (IL) platform and delivered in Direct-to-Device (D2D) mode. Learners shall be able to participate in a 12-day immersion programme at the institution during the first and sixth semesters. It offers learners the chance to specialize in modules encompassing Economics, Communications, Finance & Accounting, Information Systems, OB & HR, OM & QT, Strategy, Humanities & Social Sciences. The programme integrates a cutting-edge curriculum with real-world case studies, simulations, interactive learning experiences, etc.
Established in 2013, TimesPro offers an extensive range of meticulously selected educational programmes across multiple categories, sectors, and age groups. The platform provides corporate-level organizational learning and development interventions, executive education for working professionals in partnership with professional educational institutions like IIMs and IITs, and employment-oriented early career programmes in the BFSI, e-commerce, and technology sectors. The firm partners with India’s top organizations in various sectors to provide upskilling and reskilling solutions to improve employability and develop a strong workforce.
