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IIM-I launches new batches of executive doctoral programmes for professionals
Indore: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore launched its 15th batch of the Executive Doctoral Programme in Management (EDPM) and the 5th batch of the Executive Doctoral Programme in Management & Governance (EDPMG) on Monday.
The latest cohort comprises 24 participants, with 18 enrolled in EDPM and 6 in EDPMG. These professionals come from diverse sectors, including engineering, finance, technology, social sciences, and urban governance.
Professor Himanshu Rai, director of IIM Indore, said, "At IIM Indore, we are committed to nurturing leaders who blend knowledge with compassion and research with purpose. Our executive doctoral programmes are designed for professionals who aspire to solve real-world problems through cutting-edge scholarship."
He advised participants to select research topics that they find engaging, beneficial to others, and conducive to substantial learning.
"When all three align, you know you're on the right path," he said.
The programmes aim to equip working professionals with essential resources, guidance, and a scholarly foundation necessary to tackle complex issues through research-driven solutions.
Dr Uttiyo Raychaudhury, vice provost at the University of Denver, serving as chief guest, said that unlike previous educational pursuits driven by necessity, this phase stems from enthusiasm and personal choice. He stressed that genuine achievement requires both capability and a "multiplier attitude"—the mindset that motivated participants to join the programme.
