A Global Collaboration for Senior Leaders
The Executive MBA (EMBA) offered jointly by IIT Bombay’s Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management (SJMSOM) and Olin Business School, Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) is a distinctive leadership program designed for mid- and senior-level professionals. Launched in 2014, it remains the only joint EMBA degree in the world that grants an academic credential from both an Indian and a U.S. institution.
This unique partnership reflects over a decade of collaboration between IIT Bombay and WashU. The program combines IIT Bombay’s deep technical and analytical strengths with WashU’s global expertise in leadership, strategy, and innovation.
Structure Designed for Working Professionals
The IITB–WashU EMBA is structured around flexibility and impact, enabling executives to continue their careers while pursuing advanced leadership education.
- Duration: 18 months.
- Format: Classes are held one long weekend per month (Thursday–Sunday), reducing workplace disruption.
- Location: Primarily at IIT Bombay, with three international residencies including St. Louis and Washington, D.C.
- Commitment: A balanced mix of classroom learning, applied projects, and executive coaching.
This modular design ensures participants can apply concepts directly to their professional contexts in real time.
Curriculum: Blending Strategy with Innovation
The program’s curriculum mirrors WashU’s global EMBA framework while being tailored to India’s dynamic business environment. Participants complete 60 credits across foundation and advanced modules:
Foundational Core
- Strategic Management
- Organizational Behavior & Design
- Data Modeling & Decisions
- Marketing Management
- Corporate Finance
- Managerial Economics
- Operations & Manufacturing
- Accounting & Performance Measurement
- Communication & Negotiation Skills
Advanced Core
- Macroeconomics for Global Leaders
- Leadership, Power & Influence
- Growth, Valuation & Sustainability
- Strategic Cost Analysis
- Competitive Strategy & Industry Analysis
- Global Supply Chain Management
- Data-Driven Decision Making & Market Analytics
- Strategic Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Experiential Learning
- Capstone Consulting Project with start-ups or corporates.
- One-on-One Executive Coaching to refine leadership style.
- Global Residencies for exposure to diverse markets.
- Cross-Cohort Collaboration with other international EMBA groups.
This balance of theory and practice helps executives sharpen analytical skills, broaden perspectives, and cultivate leadership maturity.
Faculty Excellence
Participants are mentored by renowned faculty from both IIT Bombay and WashU Olin. Professors bring cutting-edge research, consulting experience, and global industry knowledge into the classroom. This dual-institution approach ensures exposure to both emerging market dynamics and global best practices.
Benefits of the Executive MBA
- Dual-Degree Prestige: Graduates earn two EMBA degrees—one from IIT Bombay and one from WashU—instantly enhancing credibility in both domestic and international markets.