81 pass out from IIM-V's first biz mgmt programme
Visakhapatnam: The Indian Institute of Management, Visakhapatnam (IIM-V) conducted the valedictory session for the inaugural batch of the
(EPBM) on Sunday.
The programme, tailored for mid- and senior-level professionals, saw the participation of 81
representing diverse industries across India, with the cohort averaging a 15 years of work experience.
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The programme culminated in a three-day campus immersion, beginning from May 16. Addressing the participants, Prof Sushil Kumar, programme director, and Prof Amit Shankar, co-director, said that the ultimate objective of such programmes is sustained professional performance.
"The EPBM was designed with a focus on the conceptual dilemmas and real-world challenges faced by today's
," they noted.
IIM-V director, Prof M Chandrasekhar, also addressed the cohort.
He explained the importance of the core values of humility, honesty, harmony, and humanity. He urged participants to nurture a constant hunger for learning, observing that excellence is a moving target requiring continuous effort.
"In today's dynamic business environment, success hinges not only on managing resources effectively but also on managing relationships. Programmes like the EPBM offer professionals a valuable degree of control over the future, equipping them with the mindset and tools needed to lead," said Prof Chandrasekhar.
According to IIM-V officials, throughout the course, participants were taught a wide range of critical subjects, including general management, strategic thinking, finance, business communication, design thinking, artificial intelligence, and more.
Later, participants shared their personal reflections. One participant said that he was leaving with a new mindset, while another noted that the programme significantly contributed to upskilling him and adding real values.
"As an entrepreneur, I knew how to do business, but by the end of this programme, I now know how to do it systematically," remarked another participant.
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