Open Management Development Programs (Open MDPs)

IMT Ghaziabad is a pioneer in supporting working executives aiming to enhance their managerial competencies through its diverse portfolio of Open MDPs. These programs, open to executives from both public and private enterprises, are thoughtfully curated around contemporary themes to add value to participants from varied professional contexts.

Upcoming Open Programs

Professionalizing and Sustaining Family Business

5-6 June 2025

This program provides a holistic understanding of the business landscape but focuses mainly on the unique dimensions of family business. It emphasises the challenges and issues of the family business and helps in providing solutions for the same….

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Communication: Learning to Persuade and Influence

10-12 June 2025

In this fast-paced and highly integrated program, we focus on the successful techniques that people use to design compelling messages, and explore why some messages are more influential than others. Through hands-on exercises and simulations, you will improve your ability to influence and motivate others to achieve your business objectives.

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Digital Supply Chain

23-24 June 2025

This program is intended to broaden the participants’ exposure towards digital transformation in a supply chain, whether it’s manufacturing or the service sector. The participants will be able to understand how to transform the business model so as to generate more revenue while minimizing the cost. This is a unique opportunity for professionals to reinvent their supply chain from procurement to final distribution.

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Strategic Pricing for Value Maximization V2

26-27 June 2025

This program is designed to bring back a serious focus on Price as a strategic pillar in a ¬ firm’s overall business,, strategy whether from the standpoint of brand positioning to build positive quality and image perceptions or as a driver of long-term business profitability. It is relevant and applicable in all environments where volume and unit margin are unfortunately seen as an “either–or” trade-off.

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Open Programs Calendar 2025-26

Functional Areas

Mid Level II Senior Level

May 2025
June 2025
Professionalizing and Sustaining Family Business Program Director: Dr. Simran Sodhi
2 Days Date: 5 – 6 Jun Fee: 30000/-
Communication: Learning to Persuade and Influence Program Director: Dr. Shailja Agarwal
2 Days Date: 11 – 12 Jun Fee: 30000/-
Digital Supply Chain Program Directors: Dr. Mrinalini Shah | Dr. Ratri Parida
2.5 Days Date: 23 – 25 Jun Fee: 40000/-
Strategic Pricing for Value Maximization V2 Program Directors: Dr. Jishnu Changkakoti | Dr. Elkana Ezekiel
2 Days Date: 26 – 27 Jun Fee: 30000/-
July 2025
Design Thinking for Managers Program Director: Dr. Shalini Rahul Tiwari
3 Days 11,12 July + 1 Aug Fee: 45000/-
Leading Customer Experience Program Director: Dr. Sapna Popli
2 Days Date: 14 – 15 Jul Fee: 30000/-
Project Management Program Director: Dr. Mrinalini Shah
3 Days Date: 14 – 16 Jul Fee: 45000/-
Marketing for Fast-Track Managers Program Directors: Dr. Jishnu Changkakoti | Dr. Elkana Ezekiel
2 Days Date: 17 – 18 Jul Fee: 30000/-
Text Analytics and Machine Learning for Business Managers Program Director: Dr. Santosh Srivastava
2 Days Date: 24 – 25 Jul Fee: 30000/-
Costing for Informed Decision Making Program Director: Dr. Ashish Varma
2 Days Date: 28 – 29 Jul Fee: 60000/-
August 2025
Leading Change Program Director: Dr. Nidheesh Josheph
2 Days Date: 8 – 9 Aug Fee: 35000/-
Branding for the Mind and the Senses Program Directors: Dr. Abhigyan Sarkar | Dr. Juhi Gahlot Sarkar
2 Days Date: 11 – 12 Aug Fee: 30000/-
Strategic Value Creation Program Director: Dr. Shalini Rahul Tiwari
2 Days Date: 13 – 14 Aug Fee: 30000/-
Mobile Engagement and Marketing Program Director: Dr. Abhishek
2 Days Date: 21 – 22 Aug Fee: 30000/-
Communication: Learning to Persuade and Influence Program Director: Dr. Shailja Agarwal
2 Days Date: 21 – 22 Aug Fee: 30000/-
Financial Wellness: Empowering Employees for a Resilient Future Program Directors: Dr. Hardeep Singh Mundi | Dr. Subhojit Sengupta
2 Days Date: 28 – 29 Aug Fee: 30000/-
September 2025
Professionalizing and Sustaining Family Business Program Director: Dr. Simran Sodhi
2 Days Date: 8 – 9 Sept Fee: 30000/-
Decision Making Under Uncertainty Program Directors: Dr. Mrinalini Shah | Dr. Ratri Pardia
2 Days Date: 18 – 19 Sept Fee: 30000/-
Text Analytics and Machine Learning for Business Managers Program Director: Dr. Santosh Srivastava
2 Days Date: 25 – 26 Sept Fee: 30000/-
Costing for Informed Decision Making Program Director: Dr. Ashish Varma
2 Days Date: 25 – 26 Sept Fee: 60000/-
October 2025
Design Thinking for Managers Program Director: Dr. Shalini Rahul Tiwari
3 Days 10,11 Oct + 1 Nov Fee: 45000/-
Unlocking The Power of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in Turbulent Times Program Director: Dr. Richa Saxena
2 Days Date: 16 – 17 Oct Fee: 30000/-
Managing High - Performance Teams Program Directors: Dr. Bindu Gupta | Dr. Richa Saxena
2 Days Date: 27 – 28 Oct Fee: 30000/-
November 2025
Developing Self for Success Program Directors: Dr. Bindu Gupta | Dr. Richa Saxena
2 Days Date: 10 – 11 Nov Fee: 30000/-
Financial Wellness: Empowering Employees for a Resilient Future Program Directors: Dr. Hardeep Singh Mundi | Dr. Subhojit Sengupta
2 Days Date: 10 - 11 Nov Fee: 30000/-
Costing for Informed Decision Making Program Director: Dr. Ashish Varma
2 Days Date: 13 – 14 Nov Fee: 60000/-
Strategic Value Creation Program Director: Dr. Shalini Rahul Tiwari
2 Days Date: 14 – 15 Nov Fee: 30000/-
Strategic Thinking Program Director: Dr. Shalini Rahul Tiwari
1 Day Date: 15 Nov Fee: 15000/-
Managing Stakeholders Program Director: Dr. Shalini Rahul Tiwari
1 Day Date: 16 Nov Fee: 15000/-
December 2025
Deriving Strategic Values from Business Environment Program Directors: Dr. Subhajit Bhattacharyya | Dr. Manas Paul
2 Days Date: 1 - 2 Dec Fee: 30000/-
Self-Leadership Strategies for Sales Managers Program Director: Dr. Rakesh Singh
2 Days Date: 6 - 7 Dec Fee: 30000/-
Strategic Thinking Program Director: Dr. Shalini Rahul Tiwari
1 Day Date: 14 Dec Fee: 15000/-
Managing Stakeholders Program Director: Dr. Shalini Rahul Tiwari
1 Day Date: 15 Dec Fee: 15000/-
January 2026
Enhancing Supply Chain Performance Program Directors: Dr. Mrinalini Shah | Dr. Arindam Debroy
2.5 Days Date: 12 - 14 Jan Fee: 40000/-
Deriving Strategic Values from Business Environment Program Directors: Dr. Subhajit Bhattacharyya | Dr. Manas Paul
2 Days Date: 13 - 14 Jan Fee: 30000/-
Strategic Thinking Program Director: Dr. Shalini Rahul Tiwari
1 Day Date: 17 Jan Fee: 15000/-
Managing Stakeholders Program Director: Dr. Shalini Rahul Tiwari
1 Day Date: 18 Jan Fee: 15000/-
Feburary 2026
March 2026

Please Note:

  • A decision about online/offline mode will be made based on response of the participants.
  • All IMT alumni are eligible for 20% waiver on the program fee.
  • Any Company nominating more than five executives for a program will be entitled for 10% waiver on program fee.
  • Taxes as applicable will be charged over and above the program fee.

Ms. Nidhi Singh

Manager: Corporate Relations

nsingh@imt.edu
9818036700 ; 0120-4083305
IMT Ghaziabad, Raj Nagar, Post Box No. 137, Ghaziabad, Delhi NCR – 201001, India