IPM Overview

THE SEAT OF
KNOWLEDGE
THE HEART OF
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Overview

Program Structure

PROGRAM: Integrated Program in Management

The IPM Program

The Integrated Program in Management (IPM) at IIM Shillong is designed as a progressive and philosophically grounded approach to management education. In a time marked by rapid technological disruption, deepening inequalities, and the increasing call for ethical and sustainable leadership, this curriculum stands out for its synthesis of Indian intellectual traditions, contemporary management thought, and a learner-centered pedagogical model aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, and its implications for faculty development and student learning.

At the heart of this curriculum is the belief that Management Education is not simply the transmission of knowledge, but the cultivation of minds capable of reflection, discernment, and action. Drawing from J. Krishnamurti’s view of education as freedom, the program emphasizes learning as an awakening of intelligence, rather than accumulation of information. This stance is particularly pertinent in an era where mechanistic approaches to business education have proven inadequate in addressing the moral and ecological crises of our time. By anchoring the program in Indian philosophical ideals such as ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ and ‘Dharma‘, the IPM moves toward a decolonized, contextually grounded form of management education.

Pedagogically, the tripartite structure of Core (80% theory:20% Practicums), Cognate (50% theory:50% Practicums), and Modular (20% theory: 80% practicums) courses reflects a thoughtful application of constructivist and experiential learning theories. It builds on the critique of the traditional MBA education by embedding real-world complexity and reflexivity into the learning process. This architecture offers students the opportunity to build foundational knowledge, apply it in interdisciplinary contexts, and integrate learning through lived experiences. The inclusion of courses on Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Aesthetics, and Social Science further expands the curriculum’s relevance and richness.

The program’s emphasis on holistic, multidisciplinary, competency-based, and value-oriented education addresses several of NEP’s pillars. By integrating ethics and reflective practices into the very fabric of the curriculum, IPM positions itself as a frontrunner in implementing NEP’s vision of nurturing ideal learners who are intellectually, ethically, and socially prepared to contribute to a just and inclusive society.

Another noteworthy feature is the explicit call for faculty to move beyond traditional roles as content experts to become facilitators, co-learners, and designers of transformative experiences. This necessitates a shift in teaching competence, requiring pedagogical agility, narrative skills, and the ability to create safe learning spaces. The IPM Architecture rightly outlines the need for faculty engagement through peer review, co-teaching, reflective practice, and familiarity with embodied, immersive, and blended learning techniques.

In addition, the program governance structure suggested through the dynamic role of a Board of Studies to ensure that the curriculum remains responsive to student feedback, industry input, and evolving academic discourse. Such a structure provides both accountability and innovation, facilitating continuous curricular renewal.

The IPM Program at IIM Shillong is an initiative which will not only prepare students to be effective managers but also reflective, ethical, and culturally rooted leaders. The fusion of Indian philosophical thought, global management practices, and advanced pedagogical methods sets a benchmark for integrated management education. Its successful implementation rests on the faculty’s continued commitment to learning as a moral and transformative endeavor.

Vision of the Program is:

“नैतिक नेतृत्व की साधना, न्यायपूर्ण भविष्य का निर्माण”
Cultivating Ethical Leadership, Shaping a Just Future

भारतीय प्रबंध संस्थान, शिलांग का एकीकृत प्रबंधन कार्यक्रम इस विश्वास से प्रेरित है कि भविष्य का नेतृत्व केवल प्रबंधकीय दक्षता नहीं, बल्कि नैतिक प्रबुद्धता, सामाजिक उत्तरदायित्व और वैश्विक संवेदनशीलता से परिपूर्ण होना चाहिए। इस कार्यक्रम की परिकल्पना ऐसे चित्तों के निर्माण में निहित है जो चिंतनशील, उत्तरदायी और परिवर्तनशील युग की चुनौतियों के प्रति सजग हों; जो ज्ञान को केवल व्यक्तिगत उन्नति नहीं, बल्कि सामूहिक कल्याण और न्यायपूर्ण समाज निर्माण का माध्यम मानते हों।

हम ऐसे नेतृत्व का विकास करना चाहते हैं, जो संगठन और समुदाय — दोनों को समान रूप से उन्नत कर सके; जो भारतीय दर्शन की “लोकसंग्रह” भावना को वैश्विक प्रबंधन के परिप्रेक्ष्य में प्रतिष्ठित कर सके।

The Integrated Program in Management at the Indian Institute of Management Shillong is inspired by the belief that the leaders of the future must embody not only managerial competence but also ethical wisdom, social responsibility, and global sensitivity. This program is envisioned as a journey of cultivating minds that are reflective, responsible, and attuned to the complex challenges of a rapidly transforming world -minds that view knowledge not merely as a means for personal advancement, but as a vehicle for collective well-being and the realization of a just society.

We seek to develop such leadership that can elevate both organizations and communities with equal commitment – leadership that can embody and express the spirit of Lokasangraha (the welfare of all) from Indian philosophy within the global discourse of Management.