Batch 17
Advanced Strategic Management Programme
Lead with Strategic Vision, Certified by IIM Kozhikode
- 2-Day In-Person Immersion at IIM Kozhikode Campus
- Industry Expert-Led Sessions Across Strategy, Innovation & Transformation
- Capstone Project Guided by Esteemed IIM Kozhikode Faculty
- Hands-On Strategic Simulations & Case-Based Learning
- AI-powered business model innovation and digital transformation for competitive advantage.
- Business Applications of Artificial Intelligence for Strategic Growth
Academic Orientation: July 12, 2025
1st Academic Session: Saturday, July 19, 2025 | Session Timings: Saturday, 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
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Programme Overview
The Advanced Strategic Management Programme by IIM Kozhikode is designed for mid-to-senior professionals, including CXOs, business heads, and general managers, aiming to lead strategic change and drive business growth.
Gain practical skills in strategic decision-making, corporate strategy, and digital transformation, while exploring frameworks for AI-powered innovation and future business models. Learn through live sessions, real-world case studies, and expert guidance from IIMK faculty.
Earn a prestigious strategic management certification, become part of the IIM Kozhikode executive alumni network, and accelerate your path to senior leadership roles.
Programme Highlights
Learn from IIMK faculty through interactive sessions on strategic management, decision-making, and business transformation.
Engage in peer learning and leadership discussions with senior professionals, and faculty at one of India’s top IIMs.
Apply strategic frameworks and insights in a high-impact project guided by IIM Kozhikode’s expert faculty.
Strengthen your strategic thinking skills through real-world decision-making scenarios and corporate strategy challenges.
Learn from industry leaders and practitioners across modules focused on AI-powered innovation, digital transformation, and strategic growth.
Earn prestigious IIM Kozhikode executive alumni status and join a powerful network of business strategy professionals.
Note:
The programme highlights presented above are approximate, and subject to change depending on the availability and expertise of the teaching faculty, as well as the programme's desired outcomes.
The primary mode of learning for this programme is via live online sessions with faculty members. The recorded videos and learning material will be available throughout the duration of the programme.
Study materials will be provided in either electronic or hard copy format, per the respective course's requirements. For learners residing in India, any courier charges will be borne by the institution. For international learners, courier charges for physical study materials shall be borne by the learners themselves.
Who is this Programme for?
This pure-play strategy programme is for professionals who want to sharpen their strategic skills to identify, unlock, and capture disruptive growth for their organisations.
This programme is ideal for senior and mid-level professionals keen to develop a strategic mindset and transition into high-level strategic leadership roles that drive corporate strategy, and looking for best practices from market-leading companies to scale their business.
Additionally, senior executives involved in driving their organisation's business strategy via structured strategic insights will benefit from the programme.
IIM Kozhikode Advanced Strategic Management Programme: 10 Modules to Elevate Your Leadership and Strategy Skills
Learn to lead with impact through IIM Kozhikode’s executive programme covering strategy formulation, competitive advantage, innovation, corporate governance, and design thinking. Build future-ready skills in finance, strategic leadership, and business growth with guidance from top IIMK faculty.
Note:
Modules/ topics are indicative only, and the suggested time and sequence may be dropped/ modified/ adapted to fit the total programme hours. Case studies, real world examples and numerical illustrations are an integral part of multiple modules included in the course.
The primary mode of learning for this programme is via live online sessions with faculty members.
The recording of the live sessions will be made available to the participants until the duration of the programme
Masterclasses
Generative AI business use-cases in Customer Experience Enhancement and Competitive Intelligence
Business Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Select Industries
Robust AI Strategy and AI-Powered Business Model Innovation
Change Management for Digital Transformation and AI-Ready Culture
Capstone Project
Experience a hands-on strategic simulation designed to immerse you in the competitive environment of real-time strategic decision-making. Leverage competitive intelligence, evaluate cross-functional impacts, and assess your company’s financial health and evolving business conditions to formulate and execute effective business strategy.
This intensive project enables you to apply strategic frameworks learned throughout the programme, iterate on decisions through feedback and failure, and sharpen your strategic leadership skills over several weeks. It’s a vital component of IIM Kozhikode’s advanced strategic management certification.
Hands-On Strategic Simulation: Real-World Business Strategy and Decision-Making
Participants gain practical, hands-on experience by working on a capstone project that involves either a comprehensive strategic analysis of an organisation or a focused consulting project addressing a key business challenge. This immersive approach helps develop the ability to provide actionable, practical recommendations for solving complex organisational issues.
ANALYSE: Use diverse reports and data sources to evaluate market trends, competitor strategies, customer buying patterns, and critical financial metrics.
FORMULATE: Leverage insights to develop a robust business strategy aimed at capturing market share and outperforming competitors.
EXECUTE: Implement strategic decisions across multiple business functions, including R&D, marketing, production, and finance, to drive organisational success.
Programme Benefits: Strengthen Your Strategic Thinking and Leadership Abilities
Gain a deep understanding of strategic management processes and functional strategies essential for senior leaders.
Enhance your ability to interpret financial statements and apply economic principles to guide sound decision-making.
Build competence in making strategic decisions at organisational and business-unit levels using proven tools and frameworks.
Acquire skills to identify and implement effective growth strategies that fuel sustainable success.
Develop advanced strategic leadership capabilities through data-driven problem-solving and innovative thinking.
Cultivate a strategic mindset to diagnose organisational challenges and provide practical recommendations for transformation.
Programme Certificate
Participants who successfully complete all evaluation components with minimum pass marks and meet the requisite 75% minimum attendance criteria will be awarded a Certificate of Completion from IIM Kozhikode. Participants who are unable to clear the evaluation criteria but have the requisite attendance will be awarded a Participation Certificate.
Note: All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of IIM Kozhikode.
Programme Director
Associate Professor, Strategic Management
Dr. M.K. Nandakumar is a Professor at the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK). He is a member of the Peer Review College of the British Academy of Management and a...
A Strategic Perspective: Insights from the Programme Director – Professor M K Nandakumar, PhD
Industry Expert
Founder, Leadership Coach ( LinkedIn Top Voice)
With over 25 years of experience in marketing and product roles in global technology industries and in leadership development, Andrea has led teams across Asia and Europe.
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Please note that the designated industry expert for the programme is subject to change after the programme commences.
Industry Experts' sessions could be scheduled on a different time zone, depending on speaker availability.
IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni Status Benefits
On successful completion of the programme, participants will be eligible for the prestigious IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni Status. These participants will subsequently receive the alumni registration details from IIM Kozhikode. The benefits include:
Eligible to receive Publications and Newsletters of IIMK periodically
Online access login details to Kasebook (Online Alumni Portal)
Issuance of Alumni Identity Card
Availing MDC/Guest Rooms at prevailing rates subject to availability
Note: The Executive Alumni benefits are subject to the discretion of IIM Kozhikode.
Participant Testimonials
Frequently Asked Questions
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Student Loan Available
Below EMI plans are available for the Programme Fee: INR 2,98,000 + GST
Full Fee with GST | Tenure (months) | EMI |
|---|---|---|
INR 3, 51, 640 | 36 | INR 12, 351 |
Note:
The above EMI's are indicative. The EMI's offered by each of the loan providers might vary from the above figures, depending upon tenure and loan amount to be disbursed.
Other EMI tenures available (Months): Propelld: 6/12/18/24/30/36/42/48
Rankings and Recognitions
IIM Kozhikode consistently ranks among the top business schools in India, recognized globally for its cutting-edge curriculum, stellar faculty, and unparalleled placement success.
Ranked 70th in the world by Financial Times - Master in Management 2024 Rankings
3rd in India - NIRF India Ranking 2024, Management
Elevate your career with this programme!
Flexible payment options available.
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