Sep 20, 2025 – May 31, 2026
9 Months
₹8,75,000 + taxes
On-Campus and Live Online
Today’s business landscape demands leaders who can think across functions, anticipate disruption, and create enterprise-wide value. Functional expertise alone is no longer enough — organisations need executives who can connect strategy, technology, and people to drive transformation.
The General Management Programme (GMP) equips high-calibre executives to step into broader leadership roles. With an integrated AI curriculum, global case studies, and a balance of business foundations and forward-looking insights, GMP prepares you to harness the digital economy, innovate with confidence, and lead strategic growth.
Through blended learning, immersive campus modules, and executive coaching, you will sharpen your decision-making, enhance influence, and prepare to make a lasting strategic impact — both in your career and in your organisation.
Four core elements that equip senior leaders to think strategically, lead confidently, and drive change.
Build cross-functional expertise across five themes through a blended format that lets you apply learning at work.
Gain real-world insights from a global CEO on trade-offs, strategy execution, and culture.
Work with a coach to assess strengths and craft a personalised leadership plan.
Tackle a real-world challenge, applying learning to drive innovation and change with peers.
Gain capabilities to lead with clarity, vision, and impact:
Shape strategies for complex and uncertain contexts applying critical thinking to drive decisive outcomes
Harness AI for innovation and long-term growth integrating digital insights to manage risk and unlock new opportunities
Strengthen negotiation, influence and executive presence to inspire teams and align diverse stakeholders
Foster cultures of innovation and transformation that deliver operational excellence and sustained competitive value
Grow as an authentic and purpose-driven leader through a personalised leadership plan built on empathy and storytelling
This programme is designed for high-calibre executives preparing to broaden their influence beyond functional expertise and deliver greater enterprise-wide impact.
Ideal participants include:
Senior executives with 10–20 years of experience whose cross-functional responsibilities are expanding
Business heads or project leaders managing large teams and preparing for strategic roles
Senior functional leaders seeking to move into general management positions
Executives with P&L responsibilities looking to strengthen their strategic and leadership toolkit
On successful completion of this programme, participants gain the ISB Executive Alumni status. The privileges of this exclusive community include:
After successful completion of this programme, you will be awarded an ISB Executive Education Certificate, formal recognition of your professional development.
Starts On Sep 20, 2025
Each programme has its own admission criteria that are articulated in the “Admission Requirements” section of the programme page or brochure.
To apply to a programme, you need to submit an online application. Please note that if you have not applied to a programme previously, you will need to register and create an account with us.
To apply for a specific programme, visit the Applicant Login page and select the programme that interests you. You will then complete the online form with your details and objectives to apply for the programme. You can also apply to individual programmes by clicking on the apply button on the programme page.
Programmes combine lectures, case studies, business simulations, small group discussions, action learning projects, role play and other carefully chosen pedagogies to deliver cutting-edge thought leadership and perspectives. The content is taught by World-class resident and visiting faculty, who draw on extensive research expertise in emerging markets, International experience working or consulting with Global organisations, and experience teaching in leading business schools worldwide. They empower executives with globally relevant knowledge and perspectives as well as the ability to contextualise them to their nuanced contexts.
Learn More about the ISB Advantage.
Each participant is awarded a certificate of completion by ISB Executive Education. You will also gain exclusive access to the ISB Executive Network, a community of over 45,000 executives and entrepreneurs.
ISB Executive Alumni status is awarded on successful completion of programme requirements for our Comprehensive Leadership Programmes.
You can get more information about alumni benefits here.
ISB Executive Alumni are eligible for a 20% discount on Executive Education programmes for individuals. ISB PGP and AMP Alumni are eligible for this discount as well.
Members of the ISB Executive Network are also eligible for a 10% discount on Executive Education programmes.
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