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Join IIM Calcutta’s 35,000+
Executive Education Alumni Network

Programme Starts
11th October, 2026

Eligibility 
10+ years of work exp. 

Duration
12 Months

Programme Overview


Join the League of Visionary Leaders

The Senior Management Programme from IIM Calcutta is more than just another credential. It is your launchpad to strategic leadership. Designed for experienced professionals, this comprehensive leadership development programme builds the capabilities needed to lead with confidence in a rapidly evolving business landscape. Backed by the legacy of 25+ successful batches, it has helped accomplished managers grow into future-ready leaders.

Batch 27 is calling ambitious leaders ready for their next leap. Gain strategic insight, strengthen your leadership capabilities, and prepare for greater business responsibility through one of India's most respected senior leadership programmes. Learn from distinguished IIM Calcutta faculty, engage with accomplished peers, and develop the perspective needed to lead at the C-suite level.

This is your moment to rise above the routine and take your seat at the decision-making table.

Eligibility

Work Experience:

Minimum 10 years of post-qualification work experience is required.

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a university recognised by UGC, AICTE, AIU, or DEB, with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks across all years.

Programme highlights

Interactive live online sessions led by IIM Calcutta faculty

Two 5-day on-campus immersions at IIM Calcutta

Join the 35,000+ Executive Education alumni network

Executive leadership curriculum focused on innovation

Capstone project to apply and consolidate your learning

Real-world case studies and immersive business simulations

Curriculum

Perspectives

Business, Government & Society

  • Business, Government and Society: Analysing Non-Market Environment
  • Climate Change and Sustainable Value Framework
  • Automation and Future of Work
  • Future of Global Value Chain: Geopolitical fragmentation and industrial policy
  • Indian Economy: Challenges and Opportunities

Market Economies & Macro Policies

  • Demand and Supply
  • Market and Prices
  • Macroeconomic Business Environment
  • Macro financial System and Banking
  • Business Cycles and Policy Interventions
  • International Trade
  • International Finance

Legal Aspects of Business

  • Introduction to Law and Strategy
  • Contract Management and Dispute Resolution
  • Corporate Regulations
  • Corporate Regulations 2
Functional Competencies
Competition, Strategy & Leadership
Capstone Project

Note: *The curriculum matrix is subject to change based on emerging industry trends and academic requirements.

Gain recognition as part of
a LEGACY with prestigious credentials!

PROGRAMME CERTIFICATE & ALUMNI STATUS

Note: *All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of IIM Calcutta.

Past Participants Profiles

Top Industries

  • IT & Software
  • Banking & Finance
  • Healthcare & Pharma
  • Automotive
  • Construction & Engineering
  • Insurance
  • Medtech
  • Consulting
  • Retail & E-commerce
  • Telecom

Top Job Profiles

  • CEO & CMD
  • Vice President
  • Director
  • Head
  • Chief Information Security Officer
  • Manager
  • Team Lead
  • Software Development Engineer (SDE)
  • Senior Research Scientist

Testimonials

“IIM Calcutta's Senior Management Programme swiftly advanced my career to Vice President, empowering me to lead infrastructure development decisively with all stakeholders.”

Dr. Madhusudan P Dabhole

“With over 20 years in operations management and analytics, I chose IIM Calcutta's Senior Program Management for its executive-focused approach to senior leadership roles.”

Abhijit Kotasthane

“After 20 years in metal & mining, I joined IIM Calcutta’s Senior Management Programme to broaden my outlook, embrace challenges, and leave my comfort zone.”

Sufal Mehrotra

“With over 10 years of experience in compliance analytics and model governance, I chose the Senior Management Programme to strengthen my strategic thinking and prepare for a broader leadership role. ”

Mohona Chakraborty

Past participants hail from

Programme Directors

Prof. Saptarshi Purkayasthahi
Professor, Strategic Management, Indian Institute of Management Calcutta

Prof. Saptarshi is a Professor in Strategic Management at IIM Calcutta. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at IIM Kozhikode and ICFAI Business School, Hyderabad. He teaches courses on International Business, Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures and Corporate Growth, and Strategic Analysis. An acclaimed educator, he received the prestigious Hormel Meritorious Teaching Award (2010) from the Marketing Management Association, Middle Tennessee State University.

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Prof. Saptarshi is a recognised expert in Strategic Management, Emerging Markets, and International Business. He has led several funded research projects in collaboration with organisations like the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations. His contributions include articles, case studies, and book chapters on Diversification, Strategic Analysis, and Internationalisation in leading international publications.

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Prof. Vivek Rajvanshi
Professor, Finance and Control

Prof. Rajvanshi holds an M.Sc. Degree in Statistics and is a fellow of IIM Calcutta (Finance). His teaching areas include Corporate Finance, Derivatives, Risk Management, Investment Analysis and Fixed Income Securities and his research areas are Market Microstructure, Commodity Derivatives, Portfolio Management and Volatility Modeling. His research has been published in reputed national and international journals.

Class Schedule

Timing
Sunday: 09:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Programme Fees

₹8,50,000 + GST
Easy EMI Options Available!