The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK), has announced the launch of its first-ever full-time undergraduate degree programme—the Bachelor of Management Studies (Honours with Research). This newly introduced programme has the distinction of being the first-ever full-time undergraduate programme from India’s Top 3 IIM leading to a Bachelors in Management Studies (BMS) with Honours and Research.
This pioneering four-year programme, BMS, will be delivered at the Institute’s Kochi Campus and is aimed at preparing a new generation of responsible, globally minded and innovation-driven leaders. The programme, which commences in the 2025–26 academic year, combines the rigour of management education with the richness of interdisciplinary learning. In addition to a Major in Management, students can opt for stackable Minors in fields such as Economics and Public Policy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Finance and Big Data, Liberal Studies, and more.
With flexible entry-exit options aligned with the New Education Policy (NEP), IIMK BMS will be a four-years, eight semester programme with Honours and Research. It will also have an exchange semester, research opportunities, internships and State-of-the-art futuristic curriculum blending contemporary and classical subject taught by world class faculty of IIMK. The programme will also include Career Assistance from Corporate Access Readiness and Engagement (CARE), the professional career cell of IIMK and will reflects IIMK’s commitment to progressive and inclusive higher education.
Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, Director of IIM Kozhikode, sharing his excitement overthe programme said: “This undergraduate programme is a game-changer—not just for IIM Kozhikode, but for Indian higher education. It introduces management thinking to young minds at the right age, empowers them with interdisciplinary tools, and shapes responsible, culturally aware leaders of tomorrow. At a time when the world needs agile thinkers and grounded dreamers, this initiative bridges the gap between curiosity and capability, between aspiration and action.”
Admissions and Launch Timeline
The admission process will begin with an aptitude test in June 2025, followed by interviews in July. The first cohort will commence classes in late August or early September.
The online application for the same can be accessed on: https://www.iimk.ac.in/academic-programmes/BMS/bms-overview
Diverse Career Pathways
Graduates from this programme will be equipped to pursue careers across a wide spectrum of domains that demand a combination of technological fluency, cultural sensitivity, and strategic thinking. Possible career paths include the following in addition to the usual opportunities available in Business in the fields of marketing, finance, human resource etc.
- Strategic roles in global businesses and multicultural teams
- Founder’s office and leadership-track positions
- Public policy and civil services
- Entrepreneurship and innovation-led ventures
- Higher education and research, including PhD pathways
- Cross-functional roles that bridge technology, design, and decision-making
The students may also aspire for analysts and other roles available in Consulting/Business organisations.
