IIM Sirmaur launches India’s first AI-native MBA for working professionals

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sirmaur, one of India’s fastest-growing new-generation IIMs, has announced the launch of India’s first MBA with AI integration for working professionals, developed in partnership with Futurense Technologies as the Admissions and Industry Partner.

The two-year programme, delivered online with two on-campus immersions, is designed for mid-career managers who need to build decision-making capability in an AI-driven business environment.

The programme prepares learners to understand AI’s organisational impact, apply it in business processes, and manage teams that work alongside intelligent systems.

“In the age of Artificial Intelligence, leadership is no longer about managing people, but about navigating change. The leaders of tomorrow will not just adapt to AI, they will lead with it,” Dr. Prafulla Agnihotri, Director, IIM Sirmaur.

With AI becoming central to every business function, from marketing to finance and operations, the programme redefines the role of managers by merging strategic management with AI-driven execution.

The MBA for working professionals offers five in-demand specialisations:

1. AI-Powered Finance & Fintech
2. Marketing & Growth with AI
3. AI in Operations and Supply Chain Management
4. AI-Enabled Tourism Management
5. Business Transformation with AI & Agentic AI

Blending management fundamentals with hands-on AI application, the curriculum emphasizes an execution-first learning philosophy through:

• Integrated AI Labs & Business Simulations
• Capstone Projects guided by IIM faculty and industry mentors
• Campus Immersions in the scenic Himalayan IIM Sirmaur campus
• Access to the Futurense AI Clinic for real-world enterprise projects

Learners will master 30 industry tools such as ChatGPT, Looker Studio, Zapier, Tableau, and LangChain, developing the ability to connect business logic with intelligent automation.

Program Details

• Duration: 24 Months | Live Online Campus ImmersionStart Date: February 27, 2026 (Tentative)
• Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree (55% ), minimum 2 years of work experience
• Fee: Approximately ₹8,00,000 (₹4L per year)