IIM Calcutta – Executive Programme in Business & Corporate Laws
(EPBCL) - Batch 8
The role of corporate legal departments is increasingly important due to the increasing complexity of business and the evolution of regulatory frameworks. Professionals with a modern understanding of business laws are becoming active participants in strategic decisions and ensuring necessary safeguards. IIM Calcutta launched a modern contextual approach to business and corporate law education in 2017, enabling hundreds of professionals to improve their problem-solving skills.
Programme Highlights
Duration
9 months
Last Date to Apply
31-Jul-26
Live Sessions
Live online sessions Sundays (10.30 AM to 1.30 PM) & select Saturdays (12 PM to 3.00 PM)
Campus Module
Campus Module 7 Days (2 visits of 4 & 3 days respectively)
Fees
Fee: INR 2,87,000 + GST Payable in easy instalments with loan option available
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Programme Overview & Objectives
Programme Overview
As organisations strive for growth, the knowledge of corporate and business laws has become indispensable in setting up a competitive edge. The modern legal structure is intricate and multifaceted, leaving companies in need of professional legal minds to guide them through decision-making processes and ensure that their interests are safeguarded, their markets effectively shaped and they have the upper hand. EPBCL enables new-age professionals to leverage law as a strategic tool. It provides unparalleled insight into how business and corporate laws work in practice and equips them with the knowledge to create robust legal frameworks for their organisations.
Programme Delivery
This nine-month programme will be primarily delivered through live online video lectures that participants will be able to access over the Internet on their desktop/laptop irrespective of their location.
The campus visits are subject to government and institute guidelines prevailing at the time. If one or both the campus visits have to be cancelled by the institute due to unavoidable circumstances, the equivalent number of lecture hours will be delivered through the online mode. However, if the campus visits are conducted, participation will be mandatory for certification.
LIVE ONLINE SESSIONS
IIM Calcutta professors will deliver these lectures live from the institute and participants will be able to interact with them virtually.
LIVE ONLINE SESSIONS
Session Schedule: Sundays (10.30 AM to J.30 PM) and select Saturdays (12 Noon to 3.00 PM)
CAMPUS IMMERSION
Participants will visit the IIM Calcutta campus twice during the programme. The first on-campus learning module will be of four days at the beginning of the programme and the second module will be of three days towards the end.
CAMPUS IMMERSION
Campus immersion is a great opportunity for participants to interact face-to-face with the professors as well as cohorts in enriching discussions and classroom learning. Participation in these campus modules (total seven days) is mandatory for certification.
Curriculum Structure
The programme covers various topics related to business and corporate laws, including:
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Advanced Corporate Law -I
- Corporate Governance, M&A and Corporate Restructuring, Joint Ventures
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Advanced Corporate Law -II
Fundraising – public offers, private placements, Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs), FEMA/foreign investment regulations, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
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Dispute Resolution
National and International
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International Trade and Investment Law
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Protection of IPRs
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Legal framework dealing with competition and consumer protection
Programme Benefits
- Attain a competitive edge by harnessing the potential of law as a value-added business tool.
- Acquire knowledge of various legal and regulatory aspects of business operations for a strategic advantage.
- Develop skills to effectively manage legal risks and make informed decisions in a dynamic business landscape.
- Enhance your understanding of the role of corporate legal departments and their impact on key strategic decisions.
- Improve your career prospects and open doors to opportunities in corporate legal teams, risk management, corporate planning, M&A, entrepreneurship, and more.
- Interact with renowned faculty members and industry experts during live online lectures and on-campus learning sessions at IIM Calcutta.
Important Dates
Who Should Apply
Working managers with an experience profile of two years or more, who are graduates (10+2+3)/ post graduates in any discipline with at least 50% marks.
How to Apply
Step - 1Register for the programme
Step - 2Pay the Application Fee
Step - 3Upload verified documents
Step - 4Offer Letter from Institute
Step - 5Pay the 1st installment and join
Interested applicants may apply online through the following online application link – https://iimcalcutta.vcrvcnow.in/EPBCL-07/student-registration/lms.phpThe application must be complete in all respects, including remittance of application fees, uploading of academic and experience-related documents and submission of Statement of Purpose (SOP) & Profile. Incomplete applications will not be considered for further processing. In case of any assistance during the application process, please reach out to our Academic Advisors on +91 8929908997/ +91 9219078715 (9 AM to 9 PM).
Payment of Fees
Fees
| Application fee: | INR 2,500 + GST (Non-refundable) |
| Total Programme fee: | INR 2,87,000 + GST (Payable in 3 installments) |
Programme Fee and Campus Module Charges
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Installment - 1
To be paid within 7-10 days of the issuance of the offer letter
INR 95,000 + GST
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Installment - 2
January 10, 2027
INR 96,000 + GST
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Installment - 3
March 10, 2027
INR 96,000 + GST
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Methodology, Evaluation and Certification
The sessions are designed to be highly interactive and participative even when they are virtual. The programme will combine theory with practical inputs, real-life case studies, assignments and campus visit. Participants will often be expected to engage in discussions to bring out the nuances of real-life practices and challenges.
IIMC will periodically evaluate participants using examinations and other evaluation methods required for certification. For candidates to successfully complete the programme, they must:
a) have at least 75% attendance overall, and
b) attend the campus immersion module, and
c) receive no more than two ‘poor’ grades in the whole programme.
On successful completion of the programme (as defined under EVALUATION), participants will receive their certificate of completion from IIM Calcutta. They will also be accorded the prestigious IIM Calcutta Executive Education Alumni status
About Institute
The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC) was established as the first national institute for Post-Graduate studies and Research in Management by the Government of India in November 1961 in collaboration with Alfred P. Sloan School of Management (MIT), the Government of West Bengal, The Ford Foundation and Indian industry. Over the past four decades, IIM Calcutta has blossomed into one of Asia Pacific region’s premier business schools and amongst the top 3 business schools in India. IIM Calcutta is the first triple accredited management school from India and one amongst 86 such business schools
globally to have accreditation from Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) and Association of MBAs (AMBA). It has been playing a pioneering role in professionalizing Indian management through its Post Graduate and Doctoral level programme, Executive Training Programmes, Research and Consulting Activities. Today, IIM Calcutta attracts the best talent in India – a melting pot of academia, industry and research. The best and brightest young men and women pursue its academic programmes. The main thrust of training is to imbibe a sense of strategic
outlook to management problems in the students. The emphasis, therefore, is on management as an integrated process and requires the students to develop a global view of economic, technological, cultural and political environment of the business. IIMC has a very strong alumni base, which makes it unique among the top management institutes of the world. IIMC alumni are occupying leadership positions as corporate managers, academicians and successful entrepreneurs, worldwide. The alumni maintain a close relation with the institute, helping each other in their growth.
Programme Director
Past Student Testimonials
Despite not having a legal background, EPBCL was highly informative and allowed me to learn about different aspects of law from various professors and students with diverse backgrounds and experiences. I gained experience drafting contracts around the regulatory changes in the Fintech industry.
I took EPBCL mainly to acquire more knowledge in IBC and insolvency matters. However, I was delighted to discover other essential topics, such as the laws guiding Mergers & Acquisitions and takeover procedures. Taking this course has significantly broadened my expertise in the field.
EPBCL provides an overview of the changing rules and regulations, allowing you to break them down into micro-decisions. It equips you to bring a well-rounded perspective to senior management by introducing you to various legal systems and laws. It aids in advancing from a single contributor to a leadership role.
About VC Now & Assistance
IIM Calcutta has partnered with VCNow—a premier Executive Education enabler—for the delivery of this programme. The academic aspects of the programme including certification will be administered by IIM Calcutta. VCNow will enable the technology platform for programme delivery, and act as a facilitator between the participants and the institute so that the learning experience is seamless, enriching and enjoyable.
VCNow is trusted by India’s premier B-Schools as well as thousands of working professionals who have benefitted from various career-enhancing executive education programmes . VCNow is also the largest infrastructure based HD-videoconference service provider of India. Its countrywide network of 60+ virtual classroom studios spread across 30 cities, extends the interactive live learning experience from the four walls of institute classrooms to neighbourhoods across the country. Its online learning platform, in the Direct-to-Device (D2D) mode, extends the reach further, making interactive live learning possible on any
connected device anywhere.
VCNow is a brand owned by Unified Collaboration Services LLP.
FAQs
Why is it essential to study Business and Corporate Laws?
The legal framework governing businesses is constantly changing. However, understanding and utilising it as a value-added tool in making informed decisions, corporate planning and protecting business interests and rights is still uncommon. Corporations that fail to keep pace with the ever-changing norms and laws are more likely to encounter business risks and may be subject to civil and penal sanctions. To avoid legal difficulties and gain a competitive edge, companies are either looking for qualified legal professionals or, from the top down, demanding that managers enhance their skills and keep up with the ever-changing legal environment.
How enroling in this course would benefit me in my role?
If you are a corporate manager, management consultant, corporate secretarial professional, corporate legal professional, legal counsel, qualified lawyer in the corporate law practice, CA & CS professional, or an entrepreneur (with work experience of at least 2 years) and wish to gain insights into advanced Business & Corporate Laws. In that case, this Programme can be your ideal next step. Besides exploring the strategic aspects of law and treating it as a value-added tool in business strategy, the programme will make you understand the law in business organisations. You’ll also understand the legal environment prevalent in business operations and further help you manage the risk and plan strategies for competitive advantage.
Is the curriculum relevant to industry-needs?
EPBCL is designed to impart a comprehensive understanding of the legal environment in which national and international businesses operate. The programme curriculum is carefully chalked out into 6 advanced modules. Each module is focused on providing you with the necessary skills and thinking patterns so that you can easily understand the regulatory frameworks and can design the strategies and counter-strategies for competitive advantage. By the end of this 6-month programme you can be much better at formulating strategic decisions; leveraging toolkits to make informed decisions, devising corporate strategies without legal loopholes and implications and upgrading your knowledge with the latest and most important developments.
What benefits can I expect from enroling in EPBCL?
Upon successfully completing the programme, the candidates will be accorded with Certification of Completion and the prestigious IIM Calcutta Executive Education Alumni Status. They will benefit from the lectures and training modules from the renowned faculties of IIM Calcutta and the rich experience of a high-calibre peer network.
How is the programme delivered?
IIM Calcutta has partnered with VCNow — a premier Executive Education enabler — to deliver this programme. Participants can attend live online video lectures on their desktop/laptop, irrespective of their location. IIM Calcutta professors will deliver these lectures live from the institute and participants can interact with them virtually. The sessions are scheduled every Sunday from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm and on select Saturdays from 12 noon to 3 pm. Moreover, participants are given the opportunity to visit the IIM Calcutta campus and learn things from the ground up through an intensive 7 days of on-campus immersion spread over 2 visits.
Explain the fee structure and the payment plan.
Application fee: INR 2,500 + GST (Non-refundable)
Total Programme fee: INR 2,87,000 + GST
Instalment plan Payable amount
Instalment – 1 INR 95,000 + GST
Instalment – 2 INR 96,000 + GST
Instalment – 3 INR 96,000 + GST
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