Overview

IIM Indore released a press announcement on 26 August 2026 introducing a new Executive Programme in Generative and Agentic AI for Business Applications. The programme is delivered entirely online over 24 weeks and is targeted at managers, consultants and senior business leaders who wish to evaluate, implement and govern AI initiatives that generate measurable business outcomes.

Programme Content and Objectives

The curriculum is designed to shift the learning focus from pure technical AI development to strategic business transformation. Core modules cover:

  • The evolution from Generative AI to Agentic AI, highlighting how autonomous agents can plan, reason, retrieve information and coordinate tools to execute multi‑step tasks with limited human input.
  • Designing AI‑enabled workflows using no‑code AI platforms, AI assistants and workflow automation tools.
  • Practical techniques such as prompt engineering, Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) and AI workflow optimisation.
  • Evaluation frameworks that assess AI opportunities based on business impact, feasibility and ROI.
  • Responsible AI adoption, encompassing governance, ethics, privacy and risk management.
  • Real‑world business use cases, live master‑classes, mini‑projects and a graded capstone project.

Participants will gain exposure to leading AI ecosystems and platforms, including Claude, GitHub, Hugging Face, Llama, Grok, Gamma, OpenRouter and other enterprise‑grade tools, thereby bridging the gap between emerging technologies and concrete business applications.

Market Context

The release cites McKinsey’s State of AI 2025 report, which indicates that 62 % of organisations are already exploring or deploying AI agents. This statistic underscores the growing enterprise focus on AI systems that move beyond content generation to automate business processes and decision‑making. The announcement notes that while AI adoption is accelerating, few firms have succeeded in scaling AI to deliver enterprise‑wide value, highlighting the need for stronger strategic leadership alongside technological capability.

Institutional Credentials

IIM Indore emphasizes its academic standing: it is ranked #62 globally and #2 in India for Executive Education (Open) in the Financial Times Executive Education Rankings 2026, and it holds the Triple Crown accreditation (EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA). These credentials are presented to reinforce the programme’s credibility and its alignment with global best practices.

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