General Management Programme in Dubai
For seasoned managers ready to reignite their careers
About the General Management Program
General Management Programme (GMP) is a prominent executive program created, curated and cultivated by IIMA in Dubai for professionals to enhance their functional and leadership skills. It has been completely customised and thoroughly tailored to suit its regional context. Since its inception in 2009, it has had 22 successful batches and is widely regarded as the pinnacle of excellence. The sole aim of the general management program is to enable its participants to effortlessly assume senior-level general management roles in the future.
POM-Focus
Gain expertise in the fundamental principles of management through immersive learning from experienced faculty and timeless case studies. By honing your management skills, you will enhance your ability to navigate complex business challenges and drive organisational success.
Focused Immersion
Achieve study consistency, increased retention of information, and reduced workload with a consecutive weekend marathon spanning 7 months, allowing focused exploration of a select number of topics each week which leads to growth in actual understanding and not mere knowledge.
Seamless Integration
Familiarise yourself with key concepts in the manner most conducive to long-term learning i.e. weekend sessions. Reduce disruption to business hours and take advantage of an ideal schedule designed to keep the commitments of busy executives in mind.
Optimal Duration
Daily sessions are limited to a maximum of 3 hours, preventing zoom fatigue and ensuring optimal engagement. Experience a consistent level of focus and attention throughout the program, which facilitates increased clarity, concentration as well as retention.
Campus Immersion
Undergo a transformative experience at IIMA's campus in Dubai and India, where you fully embrace its vibrant atmosphere and enriching educational opportunities. Benefit by interacting with industry leaders, and seasoned professionals in the form of peers and faculty members.
Experiential Learning
Undertake a comprehensive capstone case study project and deliver compelling presentations during the campus immersion, showcasing your newfound knowledge and skills. Build credibility before you even complete the program and add a rich case study to your portfolio.
Acquire the Core Competencies of Global Leader
Curriculum
Topics
Managerial Statistics & Data Analysis
Decision-Making
Data Visualisation
Topics
Macroeconomics
Global Economic Outlook
Topics
Introduction to Financial Statements
Fundamental Analysis of Company Performance and Impact on Valuations
Analysing Cost for Strategic Decision-Making
Topics
Managing Service Operations
Supply Chain Management
Managing Projects and Project Risks
Operational Excellence
Industry 4.0
Topics
Financial Forecasting
Evaluation of Corporate Investment Decisions
Mergers and Acquisitions
Topics
Platform for Business
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Adoption
Digital Transformation
Topics
Working in Teams
Managing Performance
Rewarding and Motivating People
Aligning Strategy, Culture, People & Performance
Leadership
Topics
Introduction to Marketing Management
B2B Marketing
Services Marketing
Digital Marketing
Strategic Marketing
Topics
Corporate Strategy and Diversification
Industry Analysis, Concept of Strategy
Disruptive Innovation, Digital Business Models and New Venture Creation
Strategy Implementation and Organisational Alignment
Design Thinking
Entrepreneurship
Learn Via The Case Method
Case studies are real-life business situations, collaboratively authored by faculty and industry professionals. Ranging from 4 to 20 pages, they present detailed accounts of firms/projects with relevant data. Your role as a problem solver would be to analyse the case, make decisions, and justify your reasoning, fostering refined mental models for high-quality decision-making.
Indicative Cases* in the Programme:
*Cases subject to change
Diverse Batch Profile
What Makes IIM Ahmedabad Exceptional?
Faculty
Trusted By Millions Of Learners Around The World
Will I Get Certified?
Participants undergo assessment for all courses, and those who meet the criteria will be presented with a Certificate of Completion. The General Management Program is officially approved by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in Dubai, ensuring its recognised status.
Testimonials
Who Is This Program For?
Senior Professionals in a leadership position looking to reignite their careers
Professionals with significant managerial responsibilities looking for faster vertical progression
Professionals with functional and managerial expertise looking to enhance their leadership skills.
Admission Process
Program Fee
AED 71,500 + VAT
Note: Above Fee doesn’t include 5% VAT
FAQs
About The Program
General Management Programme (GMP) is one of the flagship executive programmes designed and offered by IIM A since 2009 in Dubai and has successfully delivered over 22 batches. The programme has been adapted to the region to enhance the managerial capabilities of the participants who desire to take the general management responsibilities in the future.
As an IIM Ahmedabad alumni, participants can avail of the following benefits: Become part of the IIM Ahmedabad Alumni Network and gain access to the extensive alumni directory. Network with global C-suite leaders. Engage with local Alumni Chapters in over 20 cities across India and abroad. Join the official IIMA LinkedIn group to expand your professional network. Enjoy the privileges of an Alumni identity card. Receive a 20% discount on accommodation at IMDC, IIMA. Participate in a wide range of activities, including Speaker Series and Case Writing. Engage in academic initiatives in collaboration with esteemed faculty members. Receive the tri-annual alumnus magazine in electronic format. Showcase your achievements, special awards, and recognition by submitting write-ups for publication in the IIMA alumnus magazine.
Imarticus plays an indispensable role in offering IIM Ahmedabad's General Management Program. The pedagogical approach adopted by Imarticus' seasoned trainers is characterised by immersive live lectures, innovative hybrid learning modules, industry-driven seminars, captivating capstone projects, and insightful guest lectures. These distinctive methodologies have been thoughtfully tailored to equip learners with the conceptual clarity and skills necessary to thrive in the ever-evolving industries of tomorrow.
As per the norms of the programme, a participant is required to maintain at least 80% of attendance to become eligible to receive the certificate, failing which a participant won't be awarded the certificate. Participants are assessed for all the modules, and successful candidates will be awarded with a Certificate of Completion.
This General Management Programme is a 7 Months (27 to 30 Weeks) program that will be conducted primarily through classroom training sessions and also includes modules involving campus immersion at IIMA Dubai and India campus.
A special discount offer exists only for a minimum of five nominations. A discount of up to 10% on the program fee may be offered for bulk nominations of 5 participants or more from a single corporation. However, the discount's extent will be determined on a case-to-case basis.
This is a classroom learning programme
The7 Months (27 to 30 Weeks) general management program involves 100 face to face sessions, has 25 days campus immersion out of which 16 days immersion at IIM Ahmedabad in Dubai and a 9 days immersion at IIM Ahmedabad India campus. Dates of the campus immersion will be announced well in advance to allow participants to pre-book their travel. Accommodation during campus immersion will be on-campus or off-campus subject to the availability of campus facilities. There would not be any refund for not holding such modules.
IIM Ahmedabad shall carry out the examination and evaluation required for certification. The evaluation may include one or more of the following: Online Assessment, Case Study Discussions, and Class Participation. The final decision on evaluation methods rests with the course faculty and may change without prior intimation. Participants are evaluated on the basis of examinations for all the modules. Participants will be given any one of the following grades: Satisfactory Plus (S+); Satisfactory (S); Unsatisfactory (U).
Eligibility
Participants should have at least 5 years of managerial experience after graduation.
This programme is only for participants who reside in MENA countries.
Fees
Please get in touch with our counsellors for more information.