The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sirmaur has announced a new MBA for working professionals that integrates artificial intelligence (AI) into its curriculum. The program, developed in collaboration with Futurense Technologies, is designed for mid-career managers aiming to sharpen decision-making skills in an AI-driven business environment. The two-year course is primarily delivered online, with two mandatory campus immersions at IIM Sirmaur’s Himalayan campus — combining flexibility with experiential learning.
AI-Driven MBA: Specialisations & Curriculum
To meet the demands of the modern enterprise, the new MBA offers five specialised tracks, enabling professionals to apply AI strategically across sectors. These specialisations are:
- AI-Powered Finance & Fintech
- Marketing & Growth with AI
- AI in Operations & Supply Chain Management
- AI-Enabled Tourism Management
- Business Transformation & Agentic AI
The course emphasises an execution-first learning philosophy, blending management fundamentals with practical AI application via: integrated AI labs, business simulations, capstone projects, and real-world enterprise solutions through the Futurense AI Clinic.
Program Structure, Eligibility & Fee
The IIM Sirmaur MBA is structured over 24 months (6 trimesters) with a hybrid format combining live online classes and onsite campus immersions.
- Tentative Start Date: 27 February 2026
- Eligibility: A Bachelor’s degree with at least 55% marks plus a minimum of 2 years of work experience.
- Program Fee: Approximately ₹ 8,00,000 (₹ 4,00,000 per year)
Notably, no coding knowledge is required, making the programme accessible for professionals from non-technical backgrounds.
Why This MBA Matters in the AI Era?
According to Dr. Prafulla Agnihotri, Director of IIM Sirmaur, “In the age of Artificial Intelligence, leadership is no longer about managing people — it’s about navigating change. The leaders of tomorrow will not just adapt to AI, they will lead with it.” Meanwhile, Raghav Gupta, Founder & CEO of Futurense Technologies, adds that the program prepares professionals to become builders of intelligent systems, not just decision-makers: “This programme is designed to create leaders who can connect strategy with execution.” By enabling professionals to build real-world AI workflows, lead teams working with AI, and deploy intelligent business solutions, IIM Sirmaur aims to shape a new generation of AI-fluent leaders.
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