Team at CMC: (L-R) Praveen Kumar TV, Rinita Mazumdar, Prof. Deepti Ganapathy, Prof. Swati Bandi, Chairperson; Palak Diwan, Pallavi Datta, Riya Mishra
The Centre for Management Communication (CMC), one of ten Centres of Excellence at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, focuses on equipping students with persuasive communication skills rooted in creativity, collaboration and empathy. The agile curriculum blends real-world experiences with theoretical insights, giving students a distinct edge as managers. Our highly accomplished faculty include scholars and practitioners from across the globe, who apart from core courses in communication to PGP and PhD students, offer exciting and innovative sessions, workshops and short duration courses to executives and other professionals from Management, Public Policy and Social sectors. From Upskilling Communication Skills to Climate Change to Sustainability to Creative Industries, CMC’s mission is to use best practices of communication to change the world for the better.
CMC's foundational ethos is meaningful engagement—connecting academia and industry, research and practice, and executive education with classroom learning. The Centre currently concentrates on three strategic areas:
Sustainability and Communication.
Health and Crisis Communication.
Creative Economy.
With these pillars, CMC continues to lead in shaping responsive, responsible, and research-driven communication practices for a rapidly evolving global landscape.
