The Indian Institute of Distance Studies founded with an aim to impart high quality and easily accessible education to meet the growing demand of the industry of well skilled leaders and competent professionals to lead their organizations to new heights.  IIDS is supported by Education development and Management Research Trust (EDMR trust) to bring in new developments and research in the field of Management, IT, HR, production, operations and finances.

Executive diploma programs are designed to equip professionals and students with latest tools and techniques. The course are fast track courses and focus on latest trends and developments in the market and industry. Besides courses material students would be given regular case studies, realistic problems, projects to understand the concepts and practical aspect of the job simultaneously. The case study and project methodology has been developed by Indian Institute of Distance Studies to upgrade skills and knowledge of working professionals and students.