IMI Introduces 7 Specialised Career Tracks for PGDM 2026–28; Check Details

Updated on May 29, 2026 Written By Pragya Tripathi

IMI has revised its PGDM program for the 2026 - 28 batch. The institute will offer seven specialised career tracks under a common “One IMI” curriculum at its Bhubaneswar, Delhi and Kolkata campuses.

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The updated curriculum will be implemented from July 2026. IMI stated that the new program has been designed with support from a global management consulting firm, industry experts, academic specialists and working professionals.

According to the institute, the revised PGDM program aims to meet changing industry requirements and global employment trends. The focus will be on practical learning, industry exposure and improving job readiness among students.

IMI Introduces 7 Specialised Career Tracks with AI-Focused Learning

The seven career tracks include Market Expansion and Growth, Finance and Capital Markets, Supply Chain, Product Management, People and Organisation, Analytics, Consulting and Strategy and Operations.

International Management Institute also stated that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) concepts have been integrated into all subjects as technology and sustainability are playing a bigger role in modern business decision-making.

IMI PGDM Redesign: Industry, AI emphasis

The revised PGDM program will feature block weeks, communication clinics, core course labs and continuous evaluation methods instead of traditional end-term exams for several subjects.

IMI said students will begin working on real industry projects and business challenges right from the first term itself. The institute plans to replace regular classroom case studies with practical problem-solving activities.

Suresh Ramanathan, CEO of IMI, said management education must evolve rapidly to match industry changes. He stated that business schools should not only respond to industry trends but also anticipate and shape them.

He added that the new career-focused and industry-oriented curriculum is designed to prepare students with practical decision-making, adaptability and workplace skills from day one.

Ramanathan also urged students to stay curious and develop critical thinking while using AI tools. He said that in today’s world, success depends not only on getting answers from AI but also on asking meaningful and deeper questions.

IMI Redesigns PGDM Program with Focus on AI and Industry Skills

IMI said the revised curriculum reflects a larger shift in management education with greater focus on practical workplace skills, long-term career growth and industry requirements.

Arshiya Singh, Director – Global Compensation at Boston Consulting Group, said employees who use AI tools efficiently are more likely to succeed in the workplace.

She explained that AI itself may not replace jobs but people who are better at using AI could outperform others. Singh also noted that technology and AI are expected to create new job opportunities, although job roles and skill expectations will continue to evolve.