At IIM Shillong, participants are exposed to a course on sustainability in their first year. This week-long course teaches students about the importance of introducing green practices in companies through subjects such as economics, accounts, marketing, and operations. In addition to their core subjects, students also have the opportunity to learn about behavioral studies and self and leadership communication with the help of experienced faculty members. These subjects aim to inculcate values such as solidarity, interpersonal relationships, sense-making, and perception in students. The institute encourages students to think disruptively and rely on their own values in order to have a purpose.
The importance of ethics is emphasized in the curriculum, and speakers who visit the university often highlight the values of their companies. In interviews, students may be asked about their personal values as individuals. The institute believes that a person's character and kind deeds are more important than their words and that life is measured by the moments that take our breath away. Overall, IIM Shillong aims to not only produce skilled managers but also well-rounded individuals with strong values.