The Indian Institute of Management Mumbai (IIM Mumbai) and Kkala (a creative education platform founded by Kailash Kher) will launch Artepreneur PGDM – a one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Leadership for the Performing Arts next year. Running from June 2026 through May 2027, this programme is tailored for aspiring leaders in the performing arts, creative entrepreneurs, and visionary artists who want to combine artistic innovation with business leadership.
Artepreneur PGDM offers a blend of personal branding, artistic foundations, project execution, financial literacy, marketing, leadership, and entrepreneurship, with a curriculum that fosters rigorous creative and strategic thinking. Participants will experience a dynamic learning journey that integrates theatre, music, dance, and yoga with management frameworks, equipping them to navigate complex real-world challenges with emotional intelligence, adaptability, and resilience.
Prof. Manoj K. Tiwari, Director of IIM Mumbai, commented, “Our collaboration with Kkala builds upon IIM Mumbai’s mission to cultivate empathetic, innovative, and transformative leaders. Artepreneur PGDM is designed to nurture creative leadership – that vital blend of artistry and strategic vision that today’s world needs.”
Admissions for the June 2026 cohort open soon. For detailed information on eligibility criteria, curriculum, and application deadlines, please visit iimmumbai.ac.in or contact the Office of Executive Education at IIM Mumbai.
