Executive MBA in Product Leadership
Institute of Product Leadership EMBA (IPL)
vs IIM B's EPGP
The Executive MBA in Product Leadership (EMBA-PL) is India’s only UGC-approved MBA built exclusively for senior and mid-career professionals looking to elevate into strategic, cross-functional product leadership roles. This is not your typical MBA , it’s an 18-month program designed by top industry practitioners to help you lead at the intersection of product, business, and innovation.
Faculty-led Live Sessions
Recordings of Sessions
Experiential Learning Pedagogy
Assurance of Skills via Skill Hackathons
Industry Benchmarked Curriculum With AI Integration
Career Management Cell with Campus Hiring From Day One
Unlimited 1:1 Coaching With Faculty and Mentors
Portfolio-Driven Learning (Assets per Skill)
Alumni
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Engaged industry leaders
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Represented Companies
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Global Practitioner Faculty
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The IPL Edge
IPL pioneered Product Management Education in 2012. The Executive MBA in Product Leadership is designed & curated by the Executive Product Industry Council (EPIC), a group of elite product leaders who currently drive product innovation from India in global companies.
How Institute of Product leadership’s Executive MBA In Product Leadership compares to that of IIM B’s EPGP
Faculty Led Live Sessions
Recordings of Sessions
Flexible Payment Options
Access An Exclusive Alumni Network
Peer-to-Peer Learning with Senior Professionals (Avg. 10+ Yrs Experience)
UGC Approved, Accredited Degree
Learn From Industry Practitioners - Those Who Do, Not Just Academicians
Experiential Learning Pedagogy
Assurance of Skills via Skill Hackathons
Unlimited 1:1 Coaching with Faculty and Mentors
Industry Benchmarked Curriculum
International Certificate in AI Product Management included with the Program
Global Practitioner Faculty
Specialized Focus on Product Leadership & Innovation
(Highly targeted)
(Broader general leadership focus)
100-Day Consulting Project (Real Clients)
Dedicated Career Management Cell with Campus Hiring From Day One
Career Workshops, Coaching, Solving Challenges
Strategic Networking Training
Wondering If This Is Right For You?
LEARNING BY DOING
Sandbox Environment for Applied Learning
Learn on Saturday, Apply on Monday!
Product Labs
Bring Your Own Idea (BYOI) – Build and execute your business & product prototype end to end. In the experiential platform of “Learning by Doing”, build & validate your MVP simultaneously working on growth-hacking tactics, product & finance planning, product marketing, and more.
Skill Labs
Practice & implement new-age skills augmented through comprehensive frameworks and skill-hackathons, by working on real-time industry problems and simulations.
Career Labs
Unlimited Career Opportunities via Talent Hackathons from DAY 1, networking with hiring managers / industry meet-ups and more.
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Sessions on career path planning, unlimited 1:1 career coaching, mock sessions by industry leaders, and more.
Think beyond general EMBAs, discover why IPL is the smarter choice.
"This EMBA wasn't just about expanding my knowledge; it was about honing my leadership skills, fostering deep connections, and embracing growth both personally and professionally. Every lecture, project, and discussion challenged me to think critically, innovate, and adapt to the ever-evolving business landscape."
Vinay PagadalSenior Manager, ZScaler 
“The program offered a wealth of learning and relearning in the space of Product Management - covering everything from value propositions, market analysis, strategy, UX, business models, business finance, to conflict management and negotiations and many more. These insights have already enriched my work as a Product Manager and continues to influence both my professional and personal life.”
Rajesh BhatProduct Manager, Bosch Global Software Technologies 
“I made it a point to attend every class in person on the CMRIT campus. The advantages were a better learning experience from professors as well as my fantastic cohort and great networking opportunities with the cohort, the professors, and EMBA students from other batches.”
Pranav BhatSenior Product Manager, Lam Research 
“This program has been truly transformative, equipping me with deep insights into the entire product lifecycle - from ideation to scaling, and even pivoting when needed. One of the biggest takeaways was the Product Labs, where I had the opportunity to work on real-world problems, sharpening my entrepreneurial mindset and innovation skills. These experiences have significantly strengthened my product management expertise and strategic thinking.”
Gowtham SabanayagamProduct Manager - Vice President, JPMorganChase 
What Alumni Say About Us
What Alumni Say About Us
"This EMBA wasn't just about expanding my knowledge; it was about honing my leadership skills, fostering deep connections, and embracing growth both personally and professionally. Every lecture, project, and discussion challenged me to think critically, innovate, and adapt to the ever-evolving business landscape."
Vinay PagadalSenior Manager, ZScaler 
“The program offered a wealth of learning and relearning in the space of Product Management - covering everything from value propositions, market analysis, strategy, UX, business models, business finance, to conflict management and negotiations and many more. These insights have already enriched my work as a Product Manager and continues to influence both my professional and personal life.”
Rajesh BhatProduct Manager, Bosch Global Software Technologies 
“I made it a point to attend every class in person on the CMRIT campus. The advantages were a better learning experience from professors as well as my fantastic cohort and great networking opportunities with the cohort, the professors, and EMBA students from other batches.”
Pranav BhatSenior Product Manager, Lam Research 
“This program has been truly transformative, equipping me with deep insights into the entire product lifecycle - from ideation to scaling, and even pivoting when needed. One of the biggest takeaways was the Product Labs, where I had the opportunity to work on real-world problems, sharpening my entrepreneurial mindset and innovation skills. These experiences have significantly strengthened my product management expertise and strategic thinking.”
Gowtham SabanayagamProduct Manager - Vice President, JPMorganChase 
Hear from
Hiring Managers
" IPL must be one of the few in the industry moving away from traditional resume-based interviews. The whole process was very well organized and moderated by IPL. Gone are days of hiring based on just resumes, IPL makes their candidates prove their worth even before joining your org. I will definitely be back when I have more roles to fill! "
Sandeep KumarDirector of Product Management | Morning Star 
" The IPL Talentathon is exciting and great. IPL team shortlisted candidates for Phenom Hiring team. Company purpose alignment and role clarification happen very early in the process. All IPL candidates were highly knowledgeable in the respective area. "
Swagat Irsale VP Growth and Analytics | Phenom People 
" Having hired from the Institute, I can say this with confidence that it’s the best place to access industry ready product leaders (not just product managers). Highly recommend for anyone who wants to hire product leaders."
Lokesh Tripathi Sr. Group Product Manager | Intuit 
Hear from
Hiring Managers
" IPL must be one of the few in the industry moving away from traditional resume-based interviews. The whole process was very well organized and moderated by IPL. Gone are days of hiring based on just resumes, IPL makes their candidates prove their worth even before joining your org. I will definitely be back when I have more roles to fill! "
Sandeep KumarDirector of Product Management | Morning Star 
" The IPL Talentathon is exciting and great. IPL team shortlisted candidates for Phenom Hiring team. Company purpose alignment and role clarification happen very early in the process. All IPL candidates were highly knowledgeable in the respective area. "
Swagat Irsale VP Growth and Analytics | Phenom People 
" Having hired from the Institute, I can say this with confidence that it’s the best place to access industry ready product leaders (not just product managers). Highly recommend for anyone who wants to hire product leaders."
Lokesh Tripathi Sr. Group Product Manager | Intuit 
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