Preparing managers for AI-driven decision-making
Nov 20: 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. (Learn more about the program here)
“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.
An MBA designed for the AI Era
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:
AI-Powered Finance & Fintech
Marketing & Growth with AI
AI in Operations and Supply Chain Management
AI-Enabled Tourism Management
Business Transformation with AI & Agentic AI
Through a structured strategy-to-execution learning model, participants move beyond case studies to design and deploy live AI-powered workflows. The programme is open to working professionals with a minimum of two years of experience and does not require prior coding knowledge. It is designed to build practical competencies that help learners understand how AI influences decision-making and operational processes across business functions.
Execution first learning
Blending management fundamentals with hands-on AI application, the curriculum emphasises 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.
Industry integration
As the industry partner, Futurense Technologies will support learners through real-world workflows, enterprise-focused problem statements, and structured exposure to tools currently used in AI-enabled organisations. The Futurense AI Clinic creates a practical environment where participants work on projects that mirror enterprise challenges, supported by mentors from both industry and academia.
“We’re entering a new phase where managers are not just decision-makers but builders of intelligent systems. This program is designed to create leaders who can connect strategy with execution.”
— Raghav Gupta, Founder & CEO, Futurense Technologies.
The IIM Sirmaur edge
IIM Sirmaur is rapidly emerging as a hub for innovation in management education. Its new AI-integrated MBA reflects the institute’s commitment to building future-ready leaders capable of navigating data-driven, intelligent, and dynamic business landscapes.
Learners benefit from immersive on-campus sessions featuring leadership workshops, hands-on AI labs, and a Himalayan learning experience designed to inspire strategic clarity and creative problem-solving.
Program Details
Duration: 24 Months | Live Online + Campus Immersion
Start Date: February 27, 2026 (Tentative)
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree (55%+) and minimum 2 years of work experience
A shared vision for future-ready leadership
Together, IIM Sirmaur and Futurense Technologies are setting a new benchmark for business education where management meets technology, and professionals learn not just to manage AI but to lead with it.
This AI-native MBA empowers India’s workforce to become intelligent enterprise leaders, ensuring they remain indispensable in the decade of digital and AI transformation.