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Course Starts
26th May, 2024

Course Fees
₹4,80,000 + GST

Duration
10 Months

Introducing: Strategic Management Programme for CXOs

  • Tailored for adept senior professionals to conquer modern business challenges
  • A transformative online course designed with precision
  • More than education, Strategic Management Programme for CXOs is your path to visionary leadership
  • Cultivate strategic management prowess to shape your organisation's future
  • Dive into theory and practical acumen through our interactive platform
  • Master crafting and executing informed business strategies
  • Hone decision-making skills through real-world case studies

Strategic Management Programme for CXOs Course Highlights

Contextually designed 10 months Strategic Management Programme for CXOs looking for business leadership roles.

Campus immersion module of three days.

Strategic management programme focused on real business use cases.

Peer-learning & networking opportunities.

Strategic Management Programme for CXOs Course Content

Strategic Thinking


Business Environment – Trends and Analysis

  • Global Market Dynamics
  • Industry and Competitive Analysis
  • Economic Indicators and Forecasting
  • Technological Innovations Impact

Business Planning & Risk Management

  • Strategic Planning Processes
  • Risk Identification and Mitigation
  • Business Continuity and Resilience Planning
  • Scenario Planning

Corporate Strategy and Growth Management

  • Formulating Corporate Strategies
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Strategic Alliances and Partnerships
  • Business Diversification Strategies

Innovation & New Economy Business Models

  • Fostering Innovation
  • Disruptive Business Models
  • Digital Transformation Strategies
  • Sustainability and Social Innovation

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Tech Integration


Data Science and Analytics for business decisions

  • Understanding big data and its business applications.
  • Tools and techniques in data science for strategic decision-making.
  • Leveraging predictive analytics for forecasting and trend analysis.
  • Ethical considerations and data governance.

Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Organization

  • Principles and applications of AI in business.
  • AI's role in optimizing operational efficiency.
  • Building virtual organizations and remote work strategies.
  • Ethical and societal impacts of AI.

Digital Transformation

  • Strategies for leading digital transformation initiatives.
  • Integrating digital technologies into business processes.
  • Building a digital culture and managing change.
  • Evaluating the impact of digital transformation on business models.

Cybersecurity and Information Management

  • Understanding cybersecurity risks and strategies.
  • Best practices in information management and data protection.
  • Legal and regulatory aspects of cybersecurity.
  • Building a resilient cybersecurity infrastructure.

Technology Leadership and Innovation

  • Leadership skills for driving technological innovation.
  • Fostering a culture of innovation within organizations.
  • Identifying and investing in emerging technologies.
  • Navigating challenges in technology adoption and change management.

All-round Business Understanding


Customer Experience and Brand Engagement

  • Understanding customer journey and touchpoints.
  • Strategies for building and sustaining brand engagement.
  • Leveraging digital channels for customer experience enhancement.
  • Measuring and analyzing customer satisfaction and feedback.

Agile Projects & Operations

  • Principles of Agile methodology and its business applications.
  • Agile project management tools and techniques.
  • Streamlining operations for agility and efficiency.
  • Balancing agility with risk management in project execution.

Profit Planning & Corporate Finance

  • Fundamentals of financial planning and analysis.
  • Strategies for profit maximization and cost management.
  • Corporate investment and financing decisions.
  • Risk assessment and management in financial planning.

Managing & Leading Teams

  • Leadership styles and their impact on team dynamics.
  • Effective communication and conflict resolution in teams.
  • Building high-performing teams and talent management.
  • Promoting innovation and creativity within teams.

Responsible Leadership


Organization Development & Change Management

  • Strategies for effective organization development and growth.
  • Leading and managing change in dynamic business environments.
  • Building a resilient and adaptive organizational culture.
  • Implementing change while ensuring employee engagement and wellbeing.

Corporate Leadership and Accountability

  • Ethical decision-making and leadership integrity.
  • Accountability mechanisms in corporate governance.
  • Role of leaders in shaping corporate culture and ethics.
  • Legal and ethical responsibilities of corporate leaders.

Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Practices

  • Developing and implementing CSR strategies.
  • Integrating sustainability into business operations and practices.
  • Measuring and reporting on social and environmental impact.
  • Ethical supply chain management and fair-trade practices.

Corporate Reputation & Crisis Management

  • Building and maintaining a strong corporate reputation.
  • Strategies for effective crisis management and communication.
  • Risk assessment and reputation risk management.
  • Post-crisis recovery and reputation rebuilding strategies.

Inclusive Leadership and Diversity

  • Fostering inclusivity and diversity in leadership and teams.
  • Addressing biases and promoting equity in the workplace.
  • Developing global leadership competencies for diverse environments.
  • Creating an inclusive organizational culture

Leadership, Strategy and Execution


Organization Development & Change Management

  • Capstone Leadership Module
  • Capstone Simulation

Certification & Alumni Status

Programme Certificate
  • Participants who successfully complete the same and satisfy the requisite attendance criteria, will be awarded a certificate of completion.
  • Participants who are unable to clear the evaluation criteria but have the requisite attendance will be awarded a participation certificate.
  • Successful participants will also be accorded IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni status.

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

Class Schedule

Weekend Session
Sunday: 9.00 AM to 12:00 PM

Eligibility

Educational Background:
Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+3 or 10+2+4) / Diploma (10+2+3 or 10+3) from any recognised university

Work Experience:
10+ years of work experience* after completion of qualifying education as above.
*Internships and training experiences will not be considered as full-time work experience.

Admission Criteria

Corporate nominations & retail applications with credentials. Final selection of participants will be solely done by IIM Kozhikode.

Programme Faculties

Prof. Rajesh S Upadhyayula
Rajesh S. Upadhyayula is a Professor in Strategic Management and Dean (Programmes), IIMK Live - IIM Kozhikode Laboratory for Innovation, Venturing and Entrepreneurship (Incubator of the campus)

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.