A milestone was achieved by the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) after it secured the 22nd position in the Asia Pacific region. And ranking 2nd among Indian Institutes of Management in the QS Executive MBA 2025.
This marks the sixth consecutive year that IIM Kozhikode's Executive Post Graduate Programme (EPGP) has been featured in the prestigious global rankings. Notably, the institute has climbed ten places globally, moving from the 171–180 band in 2024 to the 161–170 band this year.
The QS Executive MBA Rankings evaluate programs based on five key metrics: employer reputation (30%), thought leadership (25%), career outcomes (20%), executive profile (15%), and diversity (10%).
IIM Kozhikode's EPGP, a two-year MBA-equivalent program designed for working professionals, provides a mixed learning format that combines online and on-campus sessions. The program aims to teach professionals at mid- to senior-level with strategic thinking and leadership skills without requiring a career break.
IIM Kozhikode also achieved a global rank of 78th in the Career Outcomes category in the latest rankings, highlighting the program's effectiveness in enhancing participants' professional trajectories. The score was 67 out of 100, which is really impressive.
Director Prof. Debashis Chatterjee said, "This recognition by QS for the sixth year in a row is a testament to IIM Kozhikode’s enduring commitment to democratizing and globalizing high-impact executive education", and expressed his pride in the institute's accomplishment
IIM Kozhikode's consistent performance in global rankings underscores its dedication to providing quality executive education and its growing influence in the Asia Pacific region.
