Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode - IIMK

Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode) is a B-School which was established in 1997. IIMK’s campus is spread over an area of 112.5 acres. The institute moved to its new campus in January 2003 and the number of programs increased manifold with this step. IIM Kozhikode courses include Postgraduate Programme in Management (PGPM), Executive Postgraduate Programme in Management (EPGPM), Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) and PhD in Management.

Location:

IIMK is situated on two hillocks in the Kunnamangalam Area of the ancient city of Calicut in Kerala - IIMK Campus P. O., Kozhikode, Kerala, India. Kozhikode is also known as Calicut. The nearest airport to IIMK is Kozhikode International Airport, located about 30.6 km away. The nearest railway station to IIM Kozhikode is Vellayil Railway Station, located about 16 km away. The nearest bus depot to IIMK is KSRTC Depot, located about 18 km away. Students can hire a cab or take a bus to reach the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode.

Accreditations and Collaborations:

Accreditations:

• IIM Kozhikode is accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA). 
• IIMK is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate School of Businesses (AACSB), USA.

Collaborations:

IIMK has collaborated with the following institutions:

• IIM Ahmedabad
• IIM Bangalore
• IIM Calcutta
• IIM Indore
• IIM Lucknow
• MDI, Gurgaon
• XLRI, Jamshedpur
• IIFT, New Delhi
• Audencia Nantes School of Management, France
• Bocconi University, Italy
• Catolica Lisbon School of Business and Economics, Portugal
• College of Commerce, National Chengchi University, Taiwan
• Cyprus International Institute of Management, Cyprus
• EDHEC Business School, France
• EM Strasbourg Business School, France
• ESSCA School of Management, France
• HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management, Germany
• ICN Business School, France
• IESEG School of Management, Lille, France
• ISCTE University Institute of Lisbon, Portugal
• Jean Moulin Lyon 3 University, France
• Jonkoping International Business School, Sweden
• Kedge Business School, France
• Leeds University Business School, UK
• Management Center Innsbruck, Austria
• Mays Business School – Texas, USA
• National Tsinghua University, Taiwan
• Neoma Business School, France
• Norwegian School of Economics, Norway
• Plymouth University, UK
• Telecom E Cole De Management, France
• TuDelft University of Technology, Netherlands
• Universite du Quebec a Montreal, Canada
• University of Lausanne, Switzerland
• Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
• Foreign Trade University, Vietnam
• Group ESC Troyes, France
• European Business School, Germany
• ESCP, Europe
• Montpellier Business School, France
• Sabanci University, Turkey
• Sungkyunkwan University, Korea
• Abu Dhabi University, UAE
• Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand
• Yale University, USA

Clubs, Committees and Societies:

• Students’ Council- Students' Council is the apex student body at IIM Kozhikode. The Students' Council coordinates and manages all academic, extra-curricular and day-to-day activities of student life.
• Backwaters Committee- ‘Backwaters’, the annual management fest of IIM Kozhikode is a confluence of corporates, young aspiring leaders and scholars to facilitate exchange of ideas and tackle problems that have been crafted to create new frontiers in the realm of management.
• Calicut Marathon Committee- Calicut Marathon Committee organises marathons in Calicut and students of IIM Kozhikode along with the residents of Calicut participate in that.
• Cultural Committee- Cultural Committee organises a wide variety of events like Music, Dance, Theatre, Quizzes and Literary Events.
• Entrepreneurship Cell- This club aims at developing the business orientation of the students at IIM Kozhikode. The interactive, learning activities scheduled by the Committee such as Dhandha, Start-o-Sphere, Marketing Rumble are instrumental to linking developing business minds with the reality of the current world of business.
• Infrastructure Committee- Infrastructure Committee coordinates with the various stakeholders to maintain and improve the infrastructure and facilities for the student community at IIM Kozhikode.
• Industry Interaction Cell- The Industry Interaction Cell acts as the link that connects IIM Kozhikode to the corporate world. IIC provides the platform wherein students, academia, industry stalwarts and leaders from all the spheres of life come together and share ideas.
• IT Committee- IT Committee makes sure that all the IT related issues like the internet, connectivity, email and software are always resolved. IT Committee also organizes the annual gaming tournament ‘CyberWars’ for all the game lovers. It works closely with the Regional Managers of all the reputed Laptop brands to provide discounted Laptops and Accessories exclusively for the entire IIM Kozhikode community.
• Konquest- Konquest is the knowledge committee of IIM Kozhikode. It guides and mentors students through the Summer and Final Placements Process. It aids the student community by facilitating CV building activities, GD-PI workshops and other sessions on topics that are most relevant to the industry.
• Merchandising and Designing Committee- It is a group of 12 IIMK students responsible for all the merchandise coming to the IIMK campus. Not only do they design the merchandise but also take care of the logistics, suppliers, printing, etc.
• Public Relations Cell- The Public Relations Cell (PR Cell) is the first point of contact with the upcoming batch of students as it creates a forum for candidates to receive mentorship and interact with seniors who have gone through the interview process and made it to IIM Kozhikode. The most visible activity is the handling of social media accounts like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pagalguy, YouTube.
• Students’ International Exchange Committee- The Students’ International Exchange Committee acts as the link between the IIMK community and the international universities to facilitate knowledge exchange facilitating the acquisition of the myriad perspectives needed for business studies. The committee facilitates IIM Kozhikode students to leverage opportunities for cultural exchange, studying abroad for a few terms and adding to their personal development.
• Social Service Group- Social Service Group conducts social initiatives on behalf of the student community at IIMK to connect students with the local society in unique ways. The initiatives are taken by SSG range from Expressions, an event exclusively for the support staff; Painting Auction, where paintings made by small children are auctioned; Wish Tree, an event to fulfill the wishes of orphanage children with the participation of IIMK student community.
• Sports Committee- The Sports committee (Sportscom) in IIMK is a student body that caters to the needs of all sports and games activities on campus. The committee hosts a series of sporting events around the calendar to keep the student community engaged.
• Abakus- The main aim of Abakus is to provide a platform for students to help them understand the role of technological applications in business. They bridge the gap between Technology and Management Education.
• Economics, Politics and Social Science- The members and well-wishers of this group are passionate about the political, economic and social issues occurring every day. They analyse and inform the impact of these events to the general public through its online channel (An active social media page) and conducting offline events like Budget discussions, Viewpoint, Quizzes, MUN, Debates etc.
• Financially Yours- Financially Yours (FY) is aimed at promoting and developing an interest in the field of finance. FY is responsible for conducting sessions on a regular basis to discuss current and relevant topics and facilitate discussions on theoretical concepts as well as industry practices.
• Hriday- The purpose of HRiday is to bring together students interested In the Human Resource domain and equip them with the knowledge of current industry practices and latest trends, through interactions with industry veterans.
• Konsult- The aim of Konsult is to promote interest for consulting and strategy in the student community of IIM-K and provide a platform to hone their skills in the same.
• mPower- mPower is the Marketing Interest Group of IIMK. It organizes lectures, seminars with industry experts, case competitions, quizzes both independently and as a part of college fests. It helps students prepare for summer internships and final placements by providing extensive and highly curated study material.
• Omega- Omega is an Operations based interest group of IIM K and is committed to create interest and awareness among the students in the field of Operations Management including Data Analytics, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and Project Management.
• Atharva- Atharva promotes the culture of quizzing through various Intra-IIM Kozhikode quizzing events and through participation in Inter B-School and Corporate events. Quizzes of various genres like Business, Sports, Entertainment, Literature etc. are conducted throughout the year to promote out of the box thinking among students.
• Footvibes- Members of Footvibes represent IIMK in various intra- and inter-collegiate dance competitions. They also organize workshops on various dance styles.
• Kalakriti- Kalakriti is a diverse group of art enthusiasts spreading the art movement throughout the campus. They are a body of artists that are involved in design and decor of major events and visible areas of campus. They conduct a number of art-related events annually as well.
• K-Matinee- At K-Matinee, movie enthusiasts get together to watch, analyze, review and discuss films from across the World.
• Krescendo- It is the music club of IIM Kozhikode. It aims to instill in all students a love of music by providing a platform for music enthusiasts to develop and showcase their musical flair, as well as simply unwind and have fun through competitions, workshops, karaoke nights and public performances.
• ProLitCult- It is the literary club of IIMK. It is a pioneer for innovative ideas and articulation through a series of online and offline literature activities held throughout the year.
• Theatrix- Theatrix is the dramatics club of IIMK is for students interested in dramatics and acting. They put up numerous stage and street plays across the year.
• Toastmasters Club- Toastmasters Club at IIM Kozhikode aims to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment, where every member is empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn fosters self-confidence and personal growth.
• Tripod- Tripod is the photography club of IIM Kozhikode. Tripod as a club invite amateur photographers to learn from each other and enhance their photography skills.