Executive Education

Continuing and Executive Education at Ahmedabad University draws upon the diverse strength of the University in building interdisciplinary learning programmes. We empower working professionals and lifelong learners to expand their knowledge and skills through a diverse range of programmes and courses. Whether you aim to build specific competencies via certificates or explore interests through individual courses, we offer opportunities for your continuous learning journey.

The learning experience is built on active and engaged learning methodologies, such as knowledge sessions, practices and masterclasses, case studies and business research, strategic simulations, behavioural labs, Socratic methods, live projects, and more. Participants can interact with stellar faculty of global repute and engage in peer interactions and networking to elevate their development. The insights and frameworks the participants take away significantly impact the performance of the organisations they work for and drive growth.

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DEGREE PROGRAMME

Curated in collaboration with industry experts and academia, degree programmes for working professionals ensure that concepts and applications are stitched in an industry context. Immersions and masterclasses by practitioners supplement the courseware with real-world challenges. Difficult questions are brought into the classroom as content where the pedagogy is about discovering answers together. Course specialisation is based on real demand and market needs to create value and competence.

Degree programmes

 
Open Programmes

OPEN PROGRAMMES

Open Programmes bring a group of diverse learners from various organisations and walks of life, creating a space for peer learning and observation-based understanding for participants. The participants range from business partners to competitors and customers in the real world. Protecting intellectual property during discussions while sharing experiences and identifying real challenges forms the programme's crux. The programme inspires participants to compete with their capabilities and learn from competitors in a competition-driven market, making the learning curve more real. The effort is to curate such open programmes that raise thinking abilities and provide a safe space to practice and learn from attempts and exploration.


CUSTOMISED PROGRAMMES

Customised learning programmes are based on stated real challenges. A discovery-led approach is followed to design the courseware, choose the proper pedagogy, and invite the most relevant experts to deliver the same. The executive education team works closely with the sponsors and participants at every stage, from discovery to design, to map requirements to outcomes. Every tailored programme is unique to that organisation's culture, implying engagement with the leadership through the entire lifecycle.

  • Curated Programmes
  • Discovery Led Programmes
  • Immersive Learning from ‘Biz & Society’
Customised programmes

 

DEGREE PROGRAMME

GEMBA

Global Executive MBA in Pharmaceutical Management

The customised, rigorous, two-year MBA programme empowers existing management teams with leadership capabilities to enhance decision-making abilities and sharpen execution throughout the pharmaceutical value chain. The programme is designed to engage pharmaceutical and healthcare business owners and professionals in intense interactions with experienced leaders and global faculty on key issues affecting the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector. The programme delivery method blends lectures, masterclasses, case studies, simulations, collaborative workshops, one-on-one mentoring, and the capstone project.

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OPEN PROGRAMMES

R&D

Transforming R&D in Indian Firms

Good management practices enhance the level of investments in R&D within firms, thus boosting innovation. Building the capabilities of future R&D leaders in India will help complement the R&D industries' spending, increasing innovation output for firms and contributing to the country's overall economy. The executive learning programme, 'Transforming R&D in Indian Firms,' is designed to empower individuals considering careers as future R&D leaders. The programme aims to train future leaders to address various technical and management challenges, optimising their organisations' R&D expenditure quality and effectiveness.

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GROW

GROW- Executive General Management Programme

The two-year certificate programme is ideal for first-time managers aspiring to enter a general management role to develop leadership skills, capabilities, and core business competencies. The programme broadens participants' perspectives and equips them with tools and techniques to strengthen their role in handling issues involving cross-functional areas.

GROW brings together participants from different industries and organisational roles with unique skills and experiences, resulting in peer learning. The interactive pedagogy supported by relevant case studies, simulations, and activities ensures impactful learning. The capstone project at the end of the programme enables participants to apply their learnings in their respective organisations, making it beneficial for participants and their industries.

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CUSTOMISED PROGRAMMES

Curated Programmes

Curated Programmes

Ahmedabad University’s Continuing and Executive Education team curates programmes for organisations with distinct challenges and specific target audiences to meet their explicit requirements. These tailored programmes retain the client's unique needs at the centre of the design process, leveraging their deep understanding of the problem.

For a conversation around your training needs, please reach out to the Executive Education team at [email protected]

Discovery Programmes

Discovery Led Programmes

Often, customers cannot clearly detect the problem or state their needs and resort to describing symptoms. This calls for a discovery-led approach that helps document the explicit and implicit learning requirements. This phase is followed by customisation, leading to a perfectly tailored programme.

For a conversation around your training needs, please reach out to the Executive Education team at [email protected]

Biz Society

Immersive Learning from ‘Biz & Society’

Visiting an automated factory, a self-sustainable village, an entrepreneur’s garage, or a massive refinery leaves a lasting impression. Immersion is a curated tour of industries, businesses, and societies that captures the essence that learners look for.

For a conversation around your training needs, please reach out to the Executive Education team at [email protected]


 

Faculty Mentors

 

Industry Mentors

 

Growth comes from relentless curiosity and the courage to ask questions. Our programmes attract serious learners driven to question, discover, and absorb, fostering true engagement. We intentionally design our courses to empower learners and provide opportunities for inquiry. Over the years, we've welcomed a vibrant community of progressive individuals and organisations to our executive courses. As they navigate the complexities of seeking answers, they often emerge with an even deeper sense of inquiry, particularly around impact and responsible action. This is a success for us, pushing our learners into uncharted territories where they create their own paths.

“STEER” Mid Management Learning

Business Communication and Organisational Behaviour for people, product and process managers to learn structured approaches that new age managers must know and practice.

 

Global Executive MBA in Pharmaceutical Management

Our flagship degree programme for senior pharma industry professionals looking to grow up the ladder. Most importantly learn the emerging trends and opportunities from global experts.

Transforming R&D in Indian Firms

This programme is for mid-to-senior-level professionals looking to lead R&D teams by enhancing their technical, people, and project management skills.

Integrated Approach to Plant Engineering

A two-day unique interdisciplinary workshop organised in collaboration with LTTS Global Engineering Academy. This programme created an opportunity for cross-discipline interaction among engineers while responding to a problem statement.

Science Behind Sensors

This four-day programme was launched aimed at deepening engineers' and technicians' expertise in sensor technology. This initiative underscores the crucial role sensors play in enhancing safety, security, and equipment efficiency across various industries.

GROW

A certificate programme designed for early managers ready to GROW by learning to synthesise, share and experiment with new ideas at their workplace. GROW allows a leader to learn from failures.

Application Process

A small cohort of 40 students will be handpicked from eligible applications. Students in Grades X, XI, and XII (by May 2024) can apply for this uniquely curated experience. They should have a strong academic background and a repertoire of co-curricular and extra-curricular interests. Shortlisted candidates may also be invited for one-on-one interaction with our selection committee.

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Programme Fee

  • INR 50000 - Programme fee includes all meals, shared stay at Ahmedabad University Student Residences, and all curated experiences. The programme fee does not include travel to and from the University. 
  • Need-Based Scholarships are available. Please contact us for the same.

Application Deadlines

Cohort 1: May 4 - 11, 2024 Cohort 2: June 29 - July 6, 2024 
Round 1: February 26, 2024 Round 1: April 1, 2024
Round 2: March 11, 2024 Round 2: April 15, 2024

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