How specialisation works
In IIM Mumbai's Blended MBA–BPGP, year 1 is a shared management core. Year 2 is where you choose: 12 electives plus 3 online electives, alongside a three-stage group project and a capstone. The programme page names operations, supply chain, marketing, finance, data science, environment and HR as the areas the programme covers, and its description highlights operations management, data science and finance as examples of what you can specialise in.
Which year-1 courses point where
| If your work is… | Courses worth a close look | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Operations or manufacturing | Operations Management · Industrial Engineering for Productivity · Optimisation & Decision Techniques (OR) · Systems Analysis and Management | Process, productivity and decision-modelling tools |
| Supply chain or logistics | Supply Chain Management · Project Management · B2B Marketing | Network design, delivery and business-to-business selling |
| Data and analytics | Data Science · Business Research Methods · Optimisation & Decision Techniques (OR) | Quantitative methods and research design |
| Finance | Financial Reporting & Accounting · Corporate Finance · Microeconomics for Managers | Reporting, capital decisions and economic reasoning |
| People and organisations | OB and HR · Managerial Communication | Behaviour, teams and communication |
| Sustainability | Sustainable Development for Business | The core course behind the environment area |
Why the institute's profile matters here
IIM Mumbai was formerly NITIE (1963), and the programme page describes it as a leading institute in supply chain and operations. If your career sits in operations, supply chain or analytics, that heritage is relevant context — though the page does not promise outcomes.
Executive MBA vs a typical online MBA
| Factor | IIM Mumbai Executive MBA | Typical online MBA (private university) |
|---|---|---|
| Fee | ₹15,00,000 including all applicable taxes | Roughly ₹1–1.5 lakh for the NAAC-accredited options we review |
| Entrance | CAT, GMAT or GRE score, or IMAT | Usually no entrance exam |
| Learning load | 1,200+ hours of interactive learning | Varies by university |
| Campus time | Two campus immersion programmes | Usually none |
| Specialisation | 12 electives plus 3 online electives in year 2 | Usually a chosen specialisation track |
These are different price and selectivity classes, so the right choice depends on your goal, budget and whether you can clear the entry test. See our guide to the best online MBAs for the other category.
Next: full programme guide, admission route and IIM Mumbai vs IIM Nagpur.
Explore the programme
Blended Post Graduate Program in Management – MBA (MBA–BPGP), IIM Mumbai.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I specialise in operations or supply chain?
The programme page lists operations and supply chain among its covered areas, and year 2 is elective-based. Confirm the elective menu for your intake, since the page calls the course list indicative.
Is there a data science focus?
Data Science is a year-1 course, and the programme page mentions data science as an area where you can specialise in year 2.
How many electives are there?
Twelve electives plus three online electives across year 2, along with a three-stage group project and a capstone project.
How is this different from a regular online MBA?
It costs ₹15,00,000 including taxes, requires a CAT, GMAT or GRE score or IMAT, includes 1,200+ hours of interactive learning and two campus immersions. Most private-university online MBAs cost far less and have no entrance exam.
Does the programme guarantee a job?
No. The programme page does not promise placement or advancement.