About the CME

The IIMT–ISTD Continuing Management Education (CME) Programme is a collaborative academic and professional development initiative of the Interscience Institute of Management & Technology (IIMT), Bhubaneswar, and the Indian Society for Training and Development (ISTD), designed to promote lifelong learning, managerial excellence, professional competencies, and industry-oriented skill development. The programme aims to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and contemporary workplace requirements by providing a platform for continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and professional enrichment. Through structured management development programmes, expert lectures, interactive workshops, training sessions, and industry-oriented learning interventions, CME seeks to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to excel in a dynamic and competitive business environment.

Our Vision

To emerge as a dynamic platform for lifelong management learning, leadership development, professional excellence, and the advancement of industry–academia collaboration.

Our Mission

1. To promote continuous professional development through contemporary management education and training.
2. To enhance managerial, leadership, communication, analytical and decision-making competencies.
3. To facilitate the exchange of knowledge between academicians, industry professionals, trainers, researchers, and aspiring managers.
4. To integrate emerging business practices, technological advancements, and innovative management approaches into professional learning.
5. To nurture a culture of lifelong learning, ethical leadership, adaptability, and organizational excellence.

Key Focus Areas

The IIMT–ISTD CME Programme encompasses a wide range of contemporary management and professional development themes, including:

1. Leadership and Strategic Management
2. Human Resource Management and Organizational Development
3. Learning & Development and Training Effectiveness
4. Corporate Communication and Interpersonal Skills
5. Emotional Intelligence and Workplace Effectiveness
6. Business Analytics and Data-Driven Decision-Making
7. Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation
8. Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Start-up Management
9. Corporate Readiness and Employability Skills
10. Ethics, Sustainability, and Responsible Management

Our Approach

The programme adopts a learner-centric, practice-oriented, and participative approach to management education. By combining conceptual understanding with practical insights, case-based discussions, experiential learning, expert interactions, and collaborative activities, it encourages participants to translate knowledge into effective workplace practices.

The CME initiative also provides opportunities for interaction with experienced industry practitioners, management experts, academicians, corporate trainers, and thought leaders, thereby strengthening professional networks and fostering a culture of shared learning.

Who Can Participate?

The programme is designed for:

1. Corporate executives and working professionals
2. Managers, team leaders, and emerging leaders
3. HR professionals and learning & development practitioners
4. Academicians, faculty members, and researchers
5. Entrepreneurs and business owners
6. Management students and aspiring professionals
7. Individuals seeking career advancement and professional upskilling

IIMT–ISTD CME: Learn Continuously. Lead Effectively. Grow Professionally.

First Initiative: Mastering Business Consulting

A Short-Term Professional Certificate Course Aligned with the AICTE Course Curriculum Framework

About the Programme

The IIMT–ISTD Continuing Management Education (CME) Programme proudly presents its first initiative, Mastering Business Consulting, a structured, industry-aligned short-term professional certificate course designed for university students, aspiring consultants, business analysts, and working professionals seeking to develop expertise in business consulting.

Organized by the Interscience Institute of Management & Technology (IIMT), Bhubaneswar, in association with the Indian Society for Training & Development (ISTD), the programme aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional practice by equipping participants with essential consulting knowledge, structured problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, and professional competencies.

Developed in line with the principles of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the course emphasizes multidisciplinary, experiential, and skill-based learning to enhance employability and prepare participants for emerging opportunities in the consulting profession.

Programme Objective

The course aims to introduce participants to:

1. The fundamentals, processes, and ethical practices of business consulting.
2. Structured problem-solving and analytical approaches using standard consulting frameworks and tools, including digital and AI-based techniques for real-world applications.
3. Essential soft skills and professional capabilities for effective communication, client management, and professional presentations.

Course Structure

The Foundation Level consists of five modules designed to establish a strong conceptual and practical foundation in business consulting.

1. Module 1: Introduction to Business Consulting
2. Module 2: Consulting Industry Landscape in India
3. Module 3: The Consulting Process and Engagement Lifecycle
4. Module 4: Consulting Ethics, Governance and Professional Conduct
5. Module 5: Foundations of Structured Thinking and Problem Definition

Successful completion of Level 1 will enable participants to progress to Level 2: Consulting Methodologies and Frameworks (Intermediate Level).

Teaching–Learning Methodology

The programme adopts a flexible, interactive, and practice-oriented learning approach. Each module will be delivered through a 60-minute instructional session, followed by 15 minutes of open discussion and question-and-answer interaction, making each class a total of 75 minutes.

The learning experience will emphasize conceptual understanding, structured thinking, case studies, real-world applications, and professional discussions to help participants connect consulting concepts with organizational challenges.

Programme Schedule

1. Mode: Virtual
2. Days: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday (3 classes in 1 week and 2 classes in the following week)
3. Time: Between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
4. Frequency: Five classes per week
5. Course Fee: ₹2,500
6. Certification: Certificate upon successful completion

The specific session timings within the stated time window will be communicated to registered participants.

Who Should Attend?

The programme is suitable for:

1. University students from Management, Engineering, and Commerce disciplines.
2. Working professionals seeking to strengthen their consulting and problem-solving skills.
3. Aspiring business analysts and management consultants.
4. Individuals interested in organizational analysis, business improvement, and professional development.

Prerequisite

Participants should have a basic understanding of organizational functions and operations. Previous work experience will be an added advantage.

Key Features

1. Industry-Aligned Curriculum: Structured around the BPUT syllabus framework and aligned with the stated AICTE course curriculum orientation.
2. Experiential Learning: Focus on practical understanding and application of consulting concepts.
3. Case-Based Approach: Exposure to organizational challenges and real-world business situations.
4. Digital and AI-Based Tools: Introduction to technology-enabled analytical and problem-solving approaches.
5. Professional Skill Development: Emphasis on communication, client management, and presentation skills.
6. Progressive Learning Pathway: Opportunity to advance from Foundation Level to Intermediate Level.
7. Flexible Virtual Learning: Convenient weekday-evening and weekend-compatible sessions.
8. Certificate: Awarded upon successful completion of the course.

Essential and Supplementary Readings

1. An Introduction to Business & Management Consultancy — Marc G. Baaij.
2. Management Consulting: A Guide to the Profession — Milan Kubr.
3. Introduction to Business Consulting — Carl W. Scott.


Our Commitment

Through this first initiative, the IIMT–ISTD CME Programme seeks to promote lifelong learning, professional development, and industry-relevant management education. The programme aspires to nurture a new generation of consulting-oriented professionals equipped to approach organizational challenges with structured thinking, ethical judgment, analytical capability, and effective communication.

IIMT–ISTD CME Programme: Empowering Professionals Through Continuous Learning and Consulting Excellence.

Our Resource Person

Faculty Members

The Course will be delivered by experts from academia and industry.

Dr Anil Kumar (Online Mode)
M.Sc. (Math), MBA, PhD (Management Science), PDF (Decision Sciences), UGC-NET, SFHEA
Professor of Sustainable Operations, Supply Chain & Business Analytics
London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom (UK)

Prof. Anil Kumar is a Professor of Operations, Supply Chain, and Business Analytics at the Guildhall School of Business, London Metropolitan University, UK. He has over fourteen years of experience in teaching and research. Before joining London Metropolitan Unviersity, he was a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Decision Sciences at the Centre for Supply Chain Improvement, University of Derby, UK. He holds a Ph.D. in Management Science from ABV-Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Gwalior, India, and a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Mathematics from Kurukshetra University, India. He also completed an MBA and qualified for the National Eligibility Test (NET) in June 2011. Prof. Kumar's significant contributions to research earned him recognition in the ‘World Ranking Top 2%’ of researchers by Stanford University-Elsevier in 2022 and 2023. He is also a Section Editor for Heliyon-Information Science (Elsevier), a journal indexed in SCIE/SSCI and Scopus.

Debasis Mohapatra
Business Consultant

Debasis Mohapatra an industry leader and organizational transformation expert with over three decades of global experience. His expertise spans Organizational Behaviour, Human Resource Strategy, Change Management, and Institution Building, with leadership roles in reputed organizations such as Deloitte, PwC, and Tata Consultancy Services. He has contributed extensively to large-scale transformation projects and has worked with international agencies like the World Bank and Asian Development Bank. Known for bridging theory and practice, he has designed numerous training programs and workshops focused on leadership and organizational development. As a Professor of Practice, he brings rich industry insights, real-world case experience, and a strong commitment to mentoring future professionals.

Partha Sarathi Das
Cost & Contract Engineering SME

Partha Das is a Graduate Engineer (Mechanical) and holds an MBA in Finance. He has worked with Larsen & Toubro (L&T), MECON India Limited, Essar Projects India Limited (EPIL), Tata Consulting Engineers (TCE) and currently engaged as Global Lead in Cost & Contract Cell in ArcelorMittal Design & Engineering Centre (AMDEC). With more than four decades of experience, he has been instrumental in various project formulation & implementations from Concept to Commissioning. Besides India, he has working experience in Bhutan, Canada, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, UAE, Uganda, UK, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Rich & In-Depth experience in Business Development and Management Advisory Services managing a broad spectrum of activities across core Industrial & Infrastructure sectors. Proficient in all Aspects of Project Formulation of Greenfield & Brownfield Projects Inter-Alia Including Identification of New Business Opportunities, Technology & Process Route Selection, Site Selection Studies, Techno Economic Feasibility Studies, Risk/Sensitivity Analysis to Identify Critical Factors to Assess the Degree of Vulnerability of Projects to such Critical Factors. Assistance to Clients for Sanction/Clearance from Govt. Agencies, Financial Institutions, Statutory Authorities, Legal Experts, and other Stake Holders to Facilitate Project Implementation. Guest Faculty in Premier Management Training Institutes like SAIL’s Management Training Institute (MTI), Ranchi, Govt. of Jharkhand’s Administrative Training Institute and Indian Coal Institute & Management, Ranchi to take sessions on Project Management, Project Appraisal Techniques, Cost & Time Overrun Analysis, Project Risk Analysis, etc.