IIM Udaipur inaugurates its first batch of Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) Program
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Date: May 22, 2024

Indian Institute of Management Udaipur hosted the inaugural ceremony of the First batch of its Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program for the academic year 2024-26. 

The ceremony was presided over by Prof. Ashok Banerjee - Director IIM Udaipur, Prof. Rajesh Nanarpuzha - Dean (Programs), Prof. Tushar Agrawal - Chairperson of EMBA Program Committee, and Mr. Amithabh Mohanty - MD & CEO, JM Financial Asset Management Limited, was the Guest of Honour for the inauguration ceremony.

In total, 121 students enrolled in the EMBA program consisting of 25 female and 96 male candidates. The batch has a diverse student body with experience from various industrial backgrounds. This diverse range of backgrounds and experiences bring a wealth of knowledge to the program, and students can learn from each other's perspectives and expertise.

In his welcome address, Prof. Rajesh Nanarpuzha, Dean (Programs), said, “You are pioneers of this EMBA batch, and you are the ones who will set the culture and traditions for the upcoming batches. There will be challenges and opportunities in this journey of two years of EMBA. Welcome back to the student life, keep your mind open, learn as much as possible and gain maximum out of this journey.”

In his address, Prof. Ashok Banerjee, Director of IIM Udaipur emphasised on the unique attributes of these programs. He also highlighted that this program is transformational. He said, “You will now have a very busy routine for the next two years as you will attend classes on the weekends and in the late evenings of the weekdays along with your daily office life. It is a degree program that requires hard work and devotion. Our office and state-of-the-art facilities will ensure that the program is delivered smoothly. Utilise your time and learn from IIMU Faculty, peers, and entrepreneurs in the batch and experts from various fields. Make the most of this transformational experience and embrace the journey open-mindedly.” 

Addressing the incoming batch, Guest of Honour, Mr. Amitabh Mohanty, MD & CEO, JM Financial Asset Management Limited, said, " I admire each of you for your motivation and the opportunity you have today. After working for so many years, you have this incredible chance to recreate yourself as a student. The aspirational India is now awake and willing to bring dynamic changes as we as an economy are growing rapidly. After these two years of learning, you will become an alumnus of IIM Udaipur. Be an active member of the alumni community. Connect and communicate with fellow alumni. Actively participate and network with them; you will gain a lot there. Make out the maximum of your time in these two years, and you will transform. After these two years, you will be able to relate and understand the difference in yourselves and your professional life. This course will add great value to you and your career."

IIM Udaipur’s Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program is designed exclusively for modern-day working professionals seeking to elevate their careers without putting their current commitments on hold. This program prioritises the needs and aspirations of working executives, offering unparalleled flexibility in learning formats and schedules.

"IIM Udaipur and JM Financial Collaborate to Establish JM Financial Centre for Financial Research: A Milestone in Industry-Academia Partnership"

IIM Udaipur

Date: December 01, 2023

29 November, 2023: The Indian Institute of Management Udaipur (IIMU), has announced that it will set up the JM Financial Centre for Financial Research in collaboration with JM Financial, a leading integrated and diversified financial services group. The Centre will provide scholars in finance and related disciplines access to world-class resources.

The JM Financial Centre for Financial Research at IIMU will engage in academic research in finance and related disciplines, conduct annual workshop, and industry talks, and partner with BFSI sector and regulatory bodies for action research and seminars. The Centre will have an advisory board with experts from BFSI, financial technology sectors., and academia.

Once the Centre becomes operational, it may offer an elective course on M&A or other areas in the MBA Programme, as mutually agreed. IIMU will also conduct studies on areas that are mutually agreed between IIMU and JM Financial. 

The Centre has been supported by JM Financial as part of its CSR initiative. This collaboration is special as it coincides with JM Financial group’s 50th anniversary this year.

As a part of the collaboration, the JM Financial Merit Award of Rs.3 lakh will be awarded every year to the best Finance student of the IIMU MBA programme. 

Commenting on the plan to launch the Centre, Prof. Ashok Banerjee - Director, Indian Institute of Management Udaipur, said, “IIM Udaipur is thankful to JM Financial for supporting the institute’s endeavour to conduct cutting-edge, high-quality research. IIM Udaipur always believes in industry-academia partnerships to foster industry-relevant research and teaching. In addition to research, the centre will provide a platform for a dialogue between leading practitioners and academicians on matters that are of mutual interest. The centre would also provide the latest database to the MBA and PhD students to facilitate a deeper understanding of financial markets and products.”

Commenting on the collaboration Mr. Vishal Kampani, non-executive Vice Chairman, JM Financial Limited said, “It’s a privilege for us to collaborate with Indian Institute of Management Udaipur, one of the premier management institutes of the country. We are hopeful that the JM Financial Centre for Financial Research at IIMU will act as an intersection. 

of academia and industry and deliver actionable research-driven insights and resources. As we commemorate the group’s 50th anniversary this year, it has been our endeavour to work towards building excellence in industry academia partnership and I am grateful to IIM Udaipur management for giving us the platform to realise our goal”.