Programme Overview

The context of business in today’s world is unavoidably global. Every product or service has some element of globalization that has touched it at some stage or the other, so much so that it is often challenging to identify a “purely domestic” product or service that does not rely on some input of a global nature. Globalization refers to the broad phenomenon wherein not only are national economies across the world merging into an interdependent and integrated global economic system through a decline in cross-border barriers to trade, but also to the phenomenon of shrinking distances in respect of languages, cultures and timezones through improvements in technology and transportation. No manager in today’s business context can afford to remain oblivious to this undeniable reality.


The Executive Programme in Global Business Management is designed to impart both knowledge and skills that enable managers to equip themselves to become successful in the global business arena. The 14th edition of this successful program is a significantly revamped version presented by IIM Calcutta. The program has been redesigned to keep up with the latest content in global business management courses worldwide, while also addressing contemporary issues in the Indian business context. The revised program is much shorter and redesigned to maintain a crisp focus on global business strategies, global business management concepts, and skills for cultivating a global mindset in the organization for business integration and improved responsiveness.


Managers of multinational companies currently working in the Indian space as well as Indian companies looking to expand their business globally would find this program relevant. Early to middle level managers who are beginning to encounter the challenges of globalization in their individual roles, teams and businesses, and seeking conceptual understanding, illustrative cases, and practical frameworks that can be applied for solutions to some grappling issues will find this program highly educative.

Programme Objective

The EPGBM is a management programme offered by IIM Calcutta in the online education domain, but is distinct from a general management program as it first builds the foundations of general management in all disciplines through an introductory module, and is then followed by three highly focused modules on global business strategies, global management concepts and skill-building towards cultivating a global mindset among its participants. In addition, a special module by a subject matter expert is envisaged.


Managers from MNCs currently working in Indian space as well as those working in Indian companies looking to expand their business globally, including their export departments, are expected to find this particularly suitable. The program addresses issues pertaining to globalization at the business, team and individual levels.


The EPGBM is in its 14th edition and has been significantly revamped to meet the needs of the current day global context in a very focused manner and be on par with the best of international programmes on global business management.

Programme Directors
Professor Manisha Chakrabarty

Professor Manisha Chakrabarty

Economics

Professor Saravana Jaikumar L.

Professor Saravana Jaikumar L.

Marketing

Who Should Attend

Working professional with at least 50% in graduation / post-graduation and at least 2 years of work experience. Students would be shortlisted on the basis of assessment of background , credentials submitted along with the application form. Candidates should be working at the time of filling up the application form

Programme Duration and Delivery

This is a one year Programme.The sessions will be delivered through an online platform once a week . Sunday 09:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Two Three-days campus visits during the programme depending on any exigency or pandemic situation

Pedagogy
The pedagogy will be highly interactive. It will leverage use of technology. It will consist of a judicious blend of lectures, real life case studies, quizzes and assignments.
Programme Content

Modules:

  • Module 1
    Introduction to global business management
    • Globalization and its Impact
    • Identifying market opportunities and challenges
  • Module 2
    Economic Principles for Global Business
    • Micro and Macro Economics
    • Indian Economy
    • Economics for special Economic Zone
    • International Economy
  • Module 3
    International Marketing
    • Marketing, Sales and Distribution
    • Product Development
    • International Marketing
  • Module 4
    Global Business Strategy
    • Business Strategy
    • Global Market and Entry-Exit Strategies
    • ESG Frameworks for Global Businesses
  • Module 5
    Global Finance & Accounting
    • Fundamentals of Accounting and Corporate Finance
    • International Finance
  • Module 6
    OB & HRM
    • HRM Fundamentals
    • Global HRM
    • OB Fundamentals
    • Leadership in Global Environment
  • Module 7
    Digital Transformation
    • Digital Transformation
    • AI Applications
    • Digital Marketing
  • Module 8
    Business Analytics
    • Business Analytics
  • Module 9
    Managing Global Business Challenges
    • Global Operations and Supply Chain Management
    • Understanding Legal and Regulatory Challenges
    • Communication challenges and ethical issues
  • Simulation
  • Capstone Project
Programme Sample Certificate
Alumni Status
  • LDP participants who complete the programme successfully become the Alumni of IIMC Executive Education, which currently has over 30,000 members.
  • LDP Alumni are given an email-id in the IIM Calcutta domain.
  • LDP Alumni can register in the IIM Calcutta Alumni portal either with this email-id or with their personal email-ids. The IIM Calcutta Alumni portal is a common platform for Alumni of all programmes of the Institute to interact with each other and stay connected with the Institute.
  • The Institute shares newsletters, important news and articles about the Institute and its activities, the achievements of the Institute's faculty, staff, students and alumni, upcoming events and programmes etc., on the portal.
  • Alumni can post their achievements, write about jobs or LIVE project opportunities for other alumni to see.
  • The IIM Calcutta alumni network can also be accessed on mobile phones through the mobile app.
  • Executive Education Alumni are entitled to a discount of 5% on the programme fee if they opt to do another LDP.
  • By using the different features of the IIM Calcutta portal, alumni across programmes can engage with each other in many meaningful ways. It is up to the alumni themselves to leverage the platform