IIM Shillong starts training for 11th Batch of PGPEX

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaApril 11, 2023

The 11th Batch of the One-year Full-time residential Post Graduate Program for Executives (PGPEX) will formally start from Tuesday in IIM’s Umsawli campus, East Khasi Hills District.

49 participants from various industries have been selected to learn from IIM Shillong PGPEX programme.

Inaugurating the programme, Rajesh Uppal member Executive Board (HR, IT, Safety, DE) Maruti Suzuki India Ltd said that Agile business requires a fresh and out-of-the-box perspective, ‘You will be the difference maker and flag bearer of the Indian economy.”

Speaking as Guest of Honour, Prof. Gabriel Hawawini, Emeritus Professor and Former Dean, INSEAD said that the world is a better place and doing business is a fantastic tool as business prospects can bring in friendship among countries and is one of the best resolutions for International relations.

Prof. B H Jajoo urged students to come up with new business models during their one-year tenure as students.

In his welcome address, Prof D P Goyal expressed his satisfaction with the Industry demand for Management students for placements and IIM Shillong is one of the sought-after institutes for many corporates.

Prof. Sharad Bhattacharya Chairperson of MBA Programme said that the mission of the PGPEX programme, is to enable the students to have an edge in managing transnational business in emerging economies with superior education and enriching cross culture experience.

The PGPEX Programme of IIM Shillong is one of the most sought-after courses for professionals, willing to pursue a Management program. The program endows a transformational journey that opens up new avenues for a future career.

Students get opportunities to engage with the collaborative community at IIM Shillong to build curiosity that makes them aware of the ethical and sustainability challenges in business and society and the disruptions catalysed by emerging technologies.