IIMC’s PGPEX Ranked 3rd in World by Times Higher Education & Wall Street Journal

IIM Calcutta’s Post Graduate Programme for Executives (PGPEX) course was ranked third in the world under the ‘Top Tier: One year MBA degrees’ listing in the recently released analysis of business schools by Times Higher Education and Wall Street Journal. With an overall score of 75.5, the one-year executive programme scored highest in delivering outcomes (85) – which includes metrics such as salary, entrepreneurship, social good and network, among others - as compared to the global average of 65.5. The Universities were evaluated basis performance across parameters such as resources, engagement, outcomes and environment.

Dean of New Initiatives & External Relations, Professor Prashant Mishra said that they are thrilled that their PGPEX programme has been recognised in this prestigious ranking by Times Higher Education and Wall Street Journal. This achievement is a testament to the commitment and high quality of work accomplished by the faculty, alumni, staff and students.

He said that the course is unique since the class comprises a mix of youth and experienced from various backgrounds which make for interesting learning synergies to create an enriching experience. Started in 2006, it is one of the leading programmes that help participants hone their skills while tackling real-world challenges and prepares them for senior and top management roles in today’s dynamic business ecosystem.

As many as 114 business schools from across 24 countries were ranked in the survey. One of the key constituents of the data collection was the alumni survey, which was taken by more than 23,000 students from three different cohorts: those who completed their studies in 2012, those who completed in 2013 and those who finished in 2015. The ranking is based on 20 individual performance indicators combining to create an overall score that reflects the strength of each programme and school.

PGPEX student Capt. Gurnur Singh Mahiwal, said that the PGPEX programme has played a pivotal role in my transitioning from the Armed forces o the corporate sector. The one-year MBA programme which offers a competitive curriculum facilitated by internationally acclaimed faculty has strengthened his business acumen and industry know-how. The course has helped him gain international exposure, skills, network and growth that he is sure will enable him to shoulder senior challenging roles in companies of repute.

IIMC was one among the two institutes from India that made it to the THE-WSJ list this year and was ranked ahead of global institutes including S P Jain School of Global Management, IMD, NUS Business School, HEC Paris, Melbourne Business School and the Cranfield School of Management, among others. This is following the announcement around the Institute’s Business Analytics Programme Ranked 14 in the QS World University Ranking 2019.