Every year, thousands of ambitious students aspire to become top-tier professionals in the food and agri-business sectors. Out of 13,976 applicants, only 46 managed to clear the rigorous selection process at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA), proving their resilience and dedication to excellence.

Why Choose the Food and Agri-Business Management (FABM) Program at IIMA?

The FABM program at IIMA stands apart from other general management programs by offering a specialized curriculum tailored to the food and allied sectors. For students with technical backgrounds, this program serves as a bridge, equipping them with essential business acumen and leadership skills to excel in the industry.

A Dynamic Learning Experience

The learning experience at IIMA goes beyond conventional classroom teaching. Students engage in diverse activities every day, ensuring a holistic and practical education. These include:

  • Live Projects: Collaborating with professors and established organizations, including startups.
  • Case Studies: Examining business strategies of global giants like Procter & Gamble, Starbucks, Nestlé, McDonald's, Mahindra & Mahindra, and more.
  • Boardroom Enactments: Simulating corporate decision-making scenarios.
  • Negotiation Skill Workshops: Enhancing business negotiation capabilities.
  • Business Competitions: Participating in national and international contests.
  • Rural Immersion Modules: Understanding rural economies and environments firsthand.

Leadership and Personal Development

At IIMA, opportunities to grow as a leader are boundless. Students take up key leadership positions, such as the role of General Secretary, managing two batches of approximately 900 students. The responsibilities of such positions hone leadership abilities and develop a strong work ethic.

The Role of Sports and Cultural Events

Beyond academics, sports and cultural events play a crucial role in shaping students’ personalities. Organizing intra-institute and inter-institute sports tournaments fosters teamwork, discipline, and resilience. A testament to this is the much-anticipated Chaos Festival—Asia’s largest cultural fest—where students get to lead and manage large-scale events, embodying the spirit of teamwork and leadership.

Preparing for a Global Future

The rigorous two-year program at IIMA transforms students into visionary leaders, ready to make an impact in the global food and agri-business community. With unwavering commitment, passion, and strategic thinking, these future leaders step into the world, prepared to innovate, disrupt, and shape the future of the industry.

Message to Prospective Students

For aspiring students considering IIMA’s FABM program, this is the place where science meets strategy, where ideas are transformed into action, and where leadership is cultivated. If you have a background in food processing, agricultural engineering, or related fields, IIMA will provide you with the tools, vision, and expertise to take your innovative ideas to the market successfully.

We look forward to welcoming the next generation of industry pioneers to IIMA.