The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode, renowned for its academic excellence and innovative approach, is proud to present the Professional Certificate Programme in Managing Business Strategies for Sustained Growth and Profitability. This elite course is carefully designed for progressive professionals who are responsible to effectively manage and successfully grow a business in an ever changing, uncertain and dynamic environment. In a landscape where adaptability and agility are key, this programme conceived by distinguished faculty and industry veterans offers an immersive experience that seamlessly blends theoretical knowledge with practical insights.
Gain deeper and comprehensive understanding of key business principles and concepts - a much needed refresher for any aspiring leader.
Develop strategic thinking skills to identify and capitalize on business opportunities.
Learn how to create and implement effective business strategies for long-term growth and profitability.
Gain insights into consumer behaviour and modern marketing strategies and learn how to develop and execute effective sales plans.
Develop critical leadership qualities needed to inspire, manage and lead teams effectively.
Understand how to manage change and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Navigate through the challenges of a complex business environment and learn how to devise and implement appropriate business strategies to ensure growth and profitability.
Opportunity to earn a Certificate of Completion from IIM Kozhikode, ranked #3 in India by NIRF Rankings 2024 and globally accredited by EQUIS (EFMD) and AMBA (UK).
Participate in 2 In-Campus immersion modules of 2 days each providing participants the opportunity to experience the typical high-intensity classroom and to soak-in the unique campus environment of one of the most iconic and sustainable management campuses in India, set amidst lush green hills and surroundings.
Upon successfully clearing the evaluation requirements of this programme, participants qualify for the Executive Alumni status from IIM Kozhikode.
Connect with like-minded professionals, industry experts and peers, expanding your professional network, exchanging ideas, sharing knowledge, fostering a rich learning environment and opening up new career and collaboration opportunities.
Case studies sourced from the world’s top repositories are incorporated into the programme, allowing participants to delve into real business challenges and strategies employed by leading global companies. This approach not only provides practical insights into successful business strategies but also throws light on common pitfalls to avoid and encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Acquire practical knowledge through hands on exercises and tools that can be immediately applied to your business or professional role to aid in decision making, mitigate risks, predict outcomes and improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Learn critical skill and strategies required to manage profitability and sustained growth to ensure long-term success, competitive advantage, financial stability, and efficient resource utilization.
Lectures from esteemed faculty and industry experts, providing participants with foundational knowledge as well as current trends and insights from the business world. These lectures are not just informative but also thought-provoking, inspiring participants to think beyond conventional boundaries.
The dates for the 2 In Campus immersion of 2 days each to be held at IIM Kozhikode will be communicated in due course. Attendance to the in-campus module is MANDATORY for all participants. The in-campus modules are subjected to the conditions that prevail at the point of time. These conditions pertain to the Pandemic or other unavoidable reasons. In case the in-campus immersion cannot be held due to some unavoidable compulsions, adequate alternate options will be made available via online sessions.
For Indian Participants - Graduates (10+2+3) or Diploma Holders (only 10+2+3) from a recognized university (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU/State Government) in any discipline.
Diploma Holders (10+3) will be considered on a case to case basis subject to having a minimum of 15 years of work experience in a supervisory role at the time of applying for this programme.
For International Participants - Graduation or equivalent degree from any recognized University or Institution in their respective country.
Minimum of 5 years overall work experience preferably in a managerial position.
Business, Functional and/or Managers who aspire to or are expected to move into higher echelons of management.
Working professionals with considerable experience in their respective domains keen to broaden their horizons, scale their operations and improve profitability through effective management strategies.
Business Heads, Leaders and Practicing managers responsible for strategic planning and decision-making who wish to enhance their understanding of sustainable growth and profitability strategies.
Entrepreneurs and business owners who desire to gain a strong foundation and practical skills across different aspects of business management and strategy.
Evaluation methodology is the discretion of the faculty. A minimum of 75% attendance to the sessions (live as well as on-campus modules) is a prerequisite for the successful completion of this programme. During the course, there will be periodic evaluations in the form of quiz, class assignments, project, case analysis, or any other objective/subjective assessment decided by the instructor during the class hours. Hence, the participants are expected to complete the given evaluation components on time successfully.
IIM Kozhikode will award the course completion certification to those who complete the assessment components successfully along with the attendance criteria. The main objective of assignments/projects will be to help the participants apply their conceptual learning in the programme to actual organizational decision scenarios. The participants will have to secure the minimum pass marks in the respective evaluation components. 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.
Started in 1997 with its Post Graduate Programme (PGP), the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) is on a high growth trajectory today, offering a wide range of academic programmes in the field of management education. These include: Fellow Programme in Management, Executive PG Programmes, Management Development Programmes and Faculty Development Programmes. IIMK set up a Satellite campus at Infopark, Kochi, in 2013 dedicated to Executive Education. IIMK also has the unique distinction of launching a PhD (Practice Track) programme for working professionals besides bringing in new dynamic programmes such as the MBA in Business Leadership (2019), MBA in Finance and MBA in Liberal Studies & Management (2020). The institute is also home to IIMK LIVE (Laboratory for Innovation, Venturing, and Entrepreneurship), a first-of-its-kind startup incubation programme and the Indian Business Museum.
IIMK is ranked 3rd as per NIRF India Rankings 2024: Management. The institute also features regularly among top global institutes for its flagship Master of Business Administration (PGP) and Executive Master of Business Administration Programme (EPGP) in the QS World University Rankings. The institute has leapfrogged 100 spots to be placed in the Top 151-200 Institutes in Business & Management Studies globally, and 16+ Asia-Pacific region in the QS World University Rankings 2024. IIM Kozhikode is globally accredited by EQUIS (EFMD) and AMBA (UK).
IIM Kozhikode also made its debut in the prestigious Financial Times Rankings in 2023 and was recently ranked #70 among the top-80 open-enrolment executive programme providers globally for the year 2024. The feat has further consolidated the 28-year IIM’s footing in an exclusive list of the foremost providers of executive education in the world. The institute had also entered in global top-100 at Rank #68 for FT Masters in Management (MIM) 2024 Rankings, for its full-time MBA programme. IIM Kozhikode has successfully delivered close to 1300 MDP programmes over the past two decades, training more than 41,000 participants from 150+ organizations, which also includes several Fortune 500 companies in the process.