The Post-Graduate Diploma in Management for Working Professionals, offered by IIM Sambalpur in collaboration with NSE Academy (NAL), is designed to empower professionals with future-ready skills. With specialization options in Data & AI, Cybersecurity & Risk, and Strategic HRM & HR Analytics, the program offers unmatched flexibility to pursue targeted domain aligned with career goals.
Participants will benefit from a dynamic learning experience rooted in real-world business scenarios, enabling them to solve complex problems, make data-driven decisions, and lead with confidence. A 3-day campus immersion at IIM Sambalpur will offer valuable networking opportunities and exposure to the institute’s vibrant academic culture.This program adheres to IIM Sambalpur’s academic standards and regulations, ensuring a rigorous and enriching journey for every participant.
15 Months
Saturday & Sunday
IIM Sambalpur
Experiential Learning
3 days at IIM Sambalpur
Master classes
In a dynamic and technology-driven business landscape, professionals must continuously evolve by acquiring domain-specific expertise and staying aligned with emerging trends. This program is designed to meet that need by offering flexible, high-impact learning pathways through online certifications. With specialization options in Data & AI, Cybersecurity & Risk, and Strategic HRM & HR Analytics, the program empowers professionals to build future-ready capabilities tailored to their professional goals.
Additional skill certificates from International Professional Education bodies
Participants will develop competency in their chosen specialization— Data & AI, Cybersecurity, or Strategic HRM & HR Analytics enabling them to tackle business challenges effectively.
Through immersive, scenario-based learning, participants will enhance their ability to make data-driven decisions, apply strategic insights, and lead transformation initiatives in dynamic environments.
Participants will be equipped to adapt to evolving industry demands, pursue leadership roles, or transition into entrepreneurial ventures—supported by a flexible learning model and a rich academic ecosystem.
Participants will engage in a 3-day campus immersion at IIM Sambalpur, fostering peer networking, exposure to academic culture, and deeper engagement with faculty and industry experts.
| Applied Financial strategy and analytics |
| Strategy & Marketing in digital era |
| People, Culture & Future of Work |
| Operations & Digital Supply Chains |
| Generative AI & Prompt Engineering |
| Managerial & digital Economy |
| Strategy Management & Innovation |
| Data driven decision Science |
| Transformative Leadership |
| Individual Development Program |
| Capstone Project |
| Data Engineering and Big Data Systems |
| Machine Learning Algorithms and Applications |
| Advanced Prompt Engineering |
| Deep Learning, LLM and Neural Networks |
| Data Analytics and Visualization |
| AI Product Development |
| AI for Business Functions |
| Ethics and Responsible AI |
| Capstone Project: Deploying Enterprise AI Solutions |
| Cybersecurity Foundations |
| Data Privacy and Digital Forensics |
| Risk Management and Threat Intelligence |
| Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity |
| Cyber Risk in Financial Systems & FinTech |
| Supply Chain & Global Cybersecurity |
| Compliance, Governance and Ethics |
| Capstone |
| Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) |
| Digital Transformation & Future of Work |
| Gamification, Design Thinking & HR |
| HR Analytics |
| AI & Machine Learning Applications in HR |
| Industrial Relations & Collective Bargaining |
| HR Dashboards: Tableau & Excel |
| Capstone |
Participants will receive PGDM CERTIFICATE upon successful completion of the program
Associate Professor, IIM Sambalpur
Prof. Poonam Kumar is an Associate Professor and currently serves as Chair – Certification and Chair – MBA for Working Professionals at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur. With over two decades of rich experience, she is a versatile academician and professional, bringing expertise across industry, academia, research, training, and consulting within both Indian and international university systems.
She has an impressive publication record in reputed international and national journals, alongside contributions to globally recognized conference proceedings. She has also trained thousands of academicians—including professors, principals, and industry professionals—and authored a book on Research Methodology & Brand Management.
Her core areas of expertise include digital marketing, product and brand management, and consumer behavior, with a strong focus on integrating academic rigor with industry relevance.
Assistant Professor, IIM Sambalpur
Dr. Diwahar Sunder Nadar, a distinguished Chartered Accountant and researcher, is currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Accountancy & Finance at IIM Sambalpur. A PhD graduate from Symbiosis International, Dr. Nadar brings over thirteen years of rich industry and academic experience, with deep expertise in financial reporting, auditing, internal control, and advanced corporate finance disciplines.
Dr. Nadar has earned significant accolades and specialises in areas such as Fundamental analysis, Quality Investing, Fintech, Entrepreneurial Finance and Health Care Financing. He has authored multiple quality research papers, book chapters and case studies. Moreover, he serves as the Chairperson of the I-Hub Foundation and Chairperson of the MBA in Fintech Management program.
| Particulars | Fee (INR) | Tax (18% GST) | Fee Payable |
| Application Fee | 2,119/- | 381/- | 2,500/- |
| Particulars | Fee (INR) | Tax (18% GST) | Fee Payable |
| Registration Fee | 42,373/- | 7,627/- | 50,000/- |
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Digital Learning Material Access IIM Sambalpur Alumni Fee 3-day Campus Immersion Charges (Accommodation and Meals only) |
1,48,305/- | 26,695/- | 1,75,000/- |
| Fee | 1,90,678/- | 34,322/- | 2,25,000/- |
| Total Fee (INR) | 4,50,000/- | ||
*Disclaimer: Terms & Conditions apply on all scholarship benefits. NSE Academy reserves the right to revise, suspend, or withdraw the scholarship scheme at its sole discretion.
Located amidst hills and farmlands of Basantpur, the campus of IIM Sambalpur is peaceful and far away from the hubbub of the metropolis. Along with this peace, the lives of students revolve around classes, assignments, presentations, and exams. Apart from the rigorous curriculum, the institute also gets access to the best faculty in the IIM system. The depth of knowledge of the professors and the sheer ease with which they handle the course is astounding and inspiring. IIM Sambalpur holds Innovation, Integrity, and Inclusion as fundamentals to mould it into an institute of national importance.
The IIM Sambalpur is a distinguished member of globally renowned organizations such as the AACSB Business Education Alliance, the Business Graduates Association (BGA) and the Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME).
The main emphasis is to reach out and explore the unconventional areas through an entrepreneurial and novel approach. The world is competitive and we at IIM Sambalpur would like to take up the challenge through our action-centric research, value-based consulting, and experiential learning pedagogy. The knowledge and values that we wish to impart at IIM Sambalpur aims to develop professional business acumen while making our students versatile human beings and proud citizens of the nation.
NSE Academy Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE).
NSE Academy enables the next generation of BFSI and FinTech professionals to acquire industry-aligned skills – through capacity-building programs and certification courses, powered by an online examination and certification system. The courses are well-researched and carefully crafted with inputs from industry professionals.
NSE Academy works closely with reputed universities and institutions across India in building a competent workforce for the future of BFSI and FinTech. NSE Academy also promotes financial education as an essential life skill among youngsters – a contribution towards financial inclusion and wellbeing.
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