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 among Management schools in India by NIRF 2024 and also ranked #5 for Management in the IIRF Ranking 2024.
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.
Founded in 1997 with its flagship Post Graduate Programme (PGP), the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) has evolved into a leading institution in management education. It offers a wide array of academic programmes, including the Fellow Programme in Management, Executive PG Programmes, Management Development Programmes, and Faculty Development Programmes. In 2013, IIMK established a dedicated Satellite campus at Infopark, Kochi, focused on Executive Education. IIMK also pioneered the PhD (Practice Track) programme for working professionals and launched innovative courses such as the one-year Post Graduate Programme in Business Leadership (2019), MBA in Finance, and MBA in Liberal Studies & Management (2020).
The institute is home to IIMK LIVE, a first-of-its-kind startup incubation programme, and the Indian Business Museum. IIMK ranks 3rd in the NIRF India Rankings 2024: Management and consistently places among the top 5 business schools in India. Globally, it is recognized in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, in the 151-200 band for Business & Management Studies. Its flagship MBA (PGP) and EMBA (EPGP) programmes are also featured among top global institutes in these rankings.
IIM Kozhikode made significant leaps on the global stage, climbing 100 places in the QS rankings. It is ranked No. 2 in the CFI (non-Technical) category of the Atal Innovation Rankings (ARIIA 2021), the only IIM to achieve this distinction. IIMK is globally accredited by EQUIS (EFMD) and AMBA (UK) and debuted in the prestigious Financial Times Rankings in 2023. In the Financial Times Open-enrolment Executive Programme Providers Rankings for 2024, IIMK secured the 70th position globally.
The institute ranked #68 globally for its full-time MBA programme in the FT Masters in Management (MiM) 2024 rankings. Over the past two decades, IIM Kozhikode has delivered nearly 1300 Management Development Programmes (MDPs), training over 41,000 participants from 150+ organizations, including several Fortune 500 companies.