IIM Kozhikode began its academic journey in 1997 with its flagship two-year Postgraduate Programme (PGP), leading to a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. Today, the Institute is on a high growth trajectory, offering one of the widest arrays of academic programmes in management education. These include the Doctoral Programme in Management (PhD), Executive MBA programmes, Management and Faculty Development Programmes, and a unique PhD (Practice Track) for working professionals. In 2019, the Institute introduced programmes such as the two-year MBA in Finance, MBA in Liberal Studies & Management, and the innovative one-year MBA in Business Leadership. In 2025, it further expanded its portfolio with a one-year Diploma in Management and a four-year Bachelor’s in Management Studies.
IIM Kozhikode has articulated a bold institutional vision – ‘Vision 2047: Globalizing Indian Thought’ – aligning with 100 years of Independent India and 50 years of IIMK’s own journey. Guided by the principles of Satyam (Authenticity), Nityam (Sustainability), and Purnam (Fulfilment), the Institute aims to nurture responsible, values-driven leaders, thinkers, and educators who contribute to building a better, sustainable world. IIMK is home to pioneering initiatives, including IIMK LIVE – a first-of-its-kind startup incubation programme, the Indian Business Museum, and six Centres of Excellence across diverse domains. The Institute also has a satellite campus in Kochi, primarily catering to Executive Education.
IIMK is globally accredited by EQUIS (EFMD) and AMBA (UK), and is also a member of AACSB. It is ranked 3rd in India as per the NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) 2025 in the Management category. In the Financial Times (FT) Rankings 2025, IIMK’s MBA is ranked #69 globally, while its Open Enrolment Programme is ranked #76 worldwide. In the QS World University Rankings 2025, IIMK is placed in the 141+ band for Business and Management Studies; its MBA programme is ranked 151+, and its Executive MBA is ranked 161+ globally.

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