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About MDPs

Management Development Programs (MDPs) have been a cornerstone activity of the Institute since its inception in 1963. From the outset, the Institute envisioned becoming a centre of excellence for Executive Development Programs in International Business. Today, after more than six decades of dedicated service, it has established itself as a premier knowledge resource division, catering to the professional development needs of officers, managers, and executives at all levels. Our reach spans across the corporate, government, and public sectors, both within India and internationally.

The primary objective of our MDPs is to offer participants a valuable platform to engage with experienced faculty and fellow professionals, fostering the exchange of ideas that helps crystallize key concepts for enhanced decision-making. These programs enable business executives to explore new knowledge frontiers, refine their skills, and empower their organizations to achieve greater success.

Participants in our open programs include officers and executives from various government ministries and departments, corporate entities, trade facilitation agencies, export promotion organizations, and entrepreneurs.

The division engages experts from the government, trade facilitating institutes, banking sector, logistics, corporate sector and a variety of technical experts to complement the research and expertise of in-house faculty.

Besides, the Division offers specialized training in trade and business negotiations under the aegis of Centre for International Negotiations that functions within the Division.

Division Head’s Message

Prof. Rajendra Prasad Sharma

The MDP Division at IIFT Kolkata Campus is committed to delivering short-duration training and capacity-building programs in International Business, Managerial Skills, Leadership, Service Excellence, and Financial Management. These programs cater to practitioners, working professionals, and entrepreneurs engaged in the export and import of goods and services across international borders. Every program is crafted to provide actionable insights, strategic acumen, and the confidence to succeed in today’s competitive, globalised environment.

Our portfolio covers diverse and practical topics—ranging from identifying export markets for specific products, branding for export, and international payment methods like Letters of Credit and their real-world implications, to Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy—a complete blueprint for taking a product from concept to customer, covering development, pricing, marketing, sales, and distribution in targeted international markets.

A key strength of our work lies in Organisation-Based Programmes (OBPs)—customised training solutions designed for the unique needs, goals, and context of a specific organisation. We collaborate closely with ministries of North Eastern states, companies, corporations, banks, and PSUs to design, develop, and deliver context-specific programs, with organisations deputing their teams for these tailor-made training programs.

At IIFT Kolkata, sessions are delivered by seasoned internal faculty alongside guest faculty and industry experts, ensuring a rich blend of academic depth and practical, market-driven insights.

Whether it’s preparing future-ready leaders, strengthening institutional capacity, or enabling policy-level transformation, our focus remains unwavering—relevance, impact, and excellence. We invite organisations to partner with us on this journey of capability development, where learning leads to leadership and insight drives innovation.

Prof. Rajendra Prasad Sharma

Connect with Us

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Sharma
Head of the Division

  • 03324195700 (Extn: 2254)
  • headmdp_kol@iift.edu

Shri Dwaipayan Ash
Section Officer

  • 03324195700 (Extn: 2251)
  • sokol@iift.ac.in