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Program Inaugurations,
Campus Immersions, and Convocations
1.1 IIMV celebrates graduation of the An exit survey revealed that 70 percent of
inaugural EMBA batch participants reported improved strategic thinking,
a broader business perspective, and enhanced
26 April: confidence. Around 60 percent experienced
IIM Visakhapatnam celebrated the graduation growth in leadership abilities, 50 percent
of its first Executive MBA (EMBA) batch for the strengthened interpersonal skills and networks,
academic years 2023–2025 on 26 April 2025. and 27 percent achieved career progression even
The two-year program, comprising 740 contact before completing the program.
hours, is designed for working professionals and
blends academic rigor with real-world business
applications.
During the ceremony, academic excellence awards
were presented to top performers of the EMBA
2024–26 cohort. Rashmita Kumari, Ankita Panda,
Surendra Mishra, Mahabir Ghosh, and Prathyusha
Kondeti received Certificates of Merit and book
grants of `6,000 for securing top ranks across 1.2 EMBA Winter Batch 2024-26
Terms 1, 2, and 3. Awards were presented by Shri completes first campus immersion
Yogi Sriram, Strategic HR Consultant and former
SVP (Corporate HR), Larsen & Toubro; Prof. M. 5 May:
Chandrasekhar, Director, IIM Visakhapatnam; Shri The Executive MBA (EMBA) Winter Batch 2024–
Anish Srikrishna, CEO, TimesPro; Prof. Prashant 26 completed its first campus immersion on
Premkumar Nair, Admissions Chair, IIMV; Prof. 5 May 2025, engaging in a week of interactive
Kaveri K., Dean (Administration); and Prof. Happy learning and leadership activities. Participants
Paul, EMBA Program Chair. attended sessions by industry expert Dr. Sandeep
Members of the Director’s Merit List – Ishani Krishnan and academic leaders including Prof. M.
Thakar, Mahabir Ghosh, Rashmita Kumari, Sonam Chandrasekhar, gaining insights into leadership,
Gupta, Surendra Mishra, Swapna Devi Mandava, strategy, and innovation while strengthening
Akash Chauhan, Ankita Panda, and Prathyusha professional networks. The two-year EMBA
Kondeti – were recognized for ranking in the top program continues to provide a flexible and
5 percent of the batch, each receiving a Certificate rigorous learning experience for working
of Merit and book grant of `10,000. professionals seeking career advancement.
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