Strategic Management Programme for CXOs (Batch 02)

Course Starts:

23rd February, 2025

Duration:

10 Months

Class Schedule:

Sundays 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Every Sunday, Allowing Flexibility for working professionals

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Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications:

10 years of professional work experience and a diploma (10+2+3 or 10+3) or bachelor's degree (10+2+3 or 10+2+4) from a recognised university.

*Training and Internship Experience is not considered as full-time work experience.

About the programme

In today's fast-changing business landscape, your role as a C-suite leader is more crucial than ever. With 87% of executives feeling unprepared for future challenges (McKinsey) and only 41% of companies achieving their strategic goals (PwC), upskilling has never been more important—93% of leaders agree. IIM Kozhikode's Strategic Management Programme for CxOs is designed to empower you with the skills, insights, and tools to sharpen your strategic thinking, navigate market dynamics, and lead your organisation to greater success.

Programme highlights

Weekend Sessions

Tailored Curriculum

Campus Immersion

Capstone Simulations

AI and Data Science for Leadership

Business Analytics for Leaders

Real-World Business Cases

Expert Faculty from IIM Kozhikode

Peer Learning Opportunities

IIM Kozhikode Alumni Status

The S.T.A.R Curriculum

The duration of the Live Online startegic management programme for CXOs course is 10 months, split into structured four modules

Stractegic Thinking
Technology Embracement
All-round Business Understanding
Responsible Leadership
Leadership, Strategy, and Execution

Past Participant’s Profile

Top Grades:

  • VP/AVP
  • Director
  • General Manager
  • Head
  • Senior Manager

Top Industries:

  • Information Technology
  • BFSI
  • Manufacturing
  • FMCG
  • Consumer Durables

Certification & Alumni Status

  • Earn an esteemed IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni status upon successful completion.
  • Join an exclusive network of experienced professionals for ongoing collaboration.

Alumni Testimonials

Sai Rama Krishna N
Vice President,  JSW Steel Ltd.

I believe it has been a transformative journey for me both personally and professionally. The curriculum was well-structured with theoretical concepts, case studies, and interactive sessions and covered were comprehensive.

Jayshree J
Associate Director, Sustainanytics

The curriculum is meticulously crafted, blending theoretical knowledge with practical application, and is delivered by professors who are not only highly knowledgeable but also genuinely invested in the intellectual growth of their students. Their expertise and thoughtful approach to teaching have greatly enriched my educational experience, inspiring me to delve deeper into the field of Strategy, AI/ML, Finance and Data Analytics for future.

Prasenji
Audit Director, Global Operations, London Stock Exchange Group

It's a privilege to be part of  IIM-K. The IIMK MDP for Strategic Management for CxO is a well-defined management program, which is carefully curated by the senior professors of the esteemed institution. This platform has given me a very different perspective to approach the challenges in the corporate world and prepares me for the sr. leadership role in the future.

Sai Rama Krishna N

Vice President,  JSW Steel Ltd.

I believe it has been a transformative journey for me both personally and professionally. The curriculum was well-structured with theoretical concepts, case studies, and interactive sessions and covered were comprehensive.

Jayshree J

Associate Director, Sustainanytics

The curriculum is meticulously crafted, blending theoretical knowledge with practical application, and is delivered by professors who are not only highly knowledgeable but also genuinely invested in the intellectual growth of their students. Their expertise and thoughtful approach to teaching have greatly enriched my educational experience, inspiring me to delve deeper into the field of Strategy, AI/ML, Finance and Data Analytics for future.

Prasenji

Audit Director, Global Operations, London Stock Exchange Group

It's a privilege to be part of  IIM-K. The IIMK MDP for Strategic Management for CxO is a well-defined management program, which is carefully curated by the senior professors of the esteemed institution. This platform has given me a very different perspective to approach the challenges in the corporate world and prepares me for the sr. leadership role in the future.

meet Our Expert Faculty

Prof. Rajesh S Upadhyayula

Professor - Strategic Management

Rajesh S. Upadhyayula is a professor in the area of Strategic Management and Executive Director, IIMK LIVE – IIM Kozhikode Laboratory for Innovation, Venturing and Entrepreneurship (Incubator of the campus). He has an eclectic experience spanning academia, industry, and non-governmental sectors. He is a post-graduate from IIFM Bhopal and a PhD from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. His topic of research was examining how networks help IT firms (within and outside clusters) build capabilities. He was a recipient of the prestigious Infosys Fellowship for his doctoral dissertation. During his doctoral programme, he spent 3 months at the Institute of New Technologies, United Nations University, Maastricht, Netherlands. He was a Visiting Scholar to University of Sydney, Australia.

His works (along with co-authors) were recognised at many national and international conferences. He was also a speaker at various events and has also extensively taught at MDP Programmes including facilitating sessions for senior leadership for companies such as Bosch India Limited, Star TV, etc. Before joining IIM Kozhikode, Rajesh worked as Manager, Think Tank, a strategic planning wing at Tata Consultancy Services.

His current research interests are in the areas of firm choice in multiple clusters, internationalisation strategies of offshore service providers, emerging market multinationals and corporate governance.

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10K+
Alumni

3rd
Ranked in India

1st
IIM to introduce a distance learning program

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Take the next step in your leadership journey

COURSE FEES

₹4,80,000 + GST

Admission Criteria

The selection will be based on the candidate’s corporate nominations and retail applications with credentials.
Final selection of participants will be solely done by IIM Kozhikode.