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Programme Starts
27th September, 2026

Programme Fees
₹2,85,000 + GST
Pay in 4 easy installments

Duration
12 Months

Programme Overview

In a business environment shaped by constant disruption and evolving opportunities, IIM Kozhikode’s Professional Certificate Programme in Business Management (Batch 21) helps professionals combine analytical excellence with human-centric leadership. Designed to sharpen strategic thinking, enhance communication, strengthen collaboration, and improve decision-making, the programme prepares participants to lead with confidence, create lasting value, and thrive in an increasingly complex world.

Programme Highlights

Triple Crown Pedigree:
Gain the global advantage of an institute accredited by the elite AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS standards.

Strategic Decision-Making:
Move beyond functional roles to enterprise-level leadership with a focus on future-ready business models.

Elite Peer Ecosystem:
Connect and collaborate with a high-calibre cohort of CXOs, VPs, and seasoned business professionals from Fortune 500 companies.

IIMK Executive Prestige:
Earn the coveted IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni status, unlocking lifelong access to one of the world’s most influential professional networks.

Testimonials

Tanmayee Deoskar
(General Manager - Sci-Edge Abstracts, Sci-Edge Abstracts)

“A truly world-class learning experience that offered deep insights into business strategy and leadership. The programme enhanced my analytical thinking and gave me the confidence to excel in a competitive environment. It has been a transformative journey, and I’m proud to be an IIM Kozhikode alumna.”

Sunil Sharma
(P2P Finance Manager, Philips India Limited)

“More than an academic experience, this programme has been a truly enriching and transformative journey. From insightful sessions and inspiring faculty to peer learning and real-world application—every aspect contributed meaningfully to my growth.”

PROGRAMME CONTENT

Module 1: verbal and nonverbal communication
Module 2: effective and mindful listening
Module 3: persuasion skills and team communication
Module 4: communicating and negotiating across cultures
Module 5: impactful presentations
Module 6: strategic analysis: external and internal
Module 7: building a strategy and strategy implementation
Module 8: inventory management
Module 9: introduction to operations and operations strategy
Module 10: forecasting
Module 11: business law: ensuring legal compliance
Module 12: contracts and dispute resolutions
Module 13: working capital management
Module 14: investment criteria and capital budgeting
Module 15: digital strategies in business
Module 16: digital marketing in business
Module 17: consumer behaviour and marketing research
Module 18: interpersonal effectiveness and individual and group behaviour in organisations
Module 19: handling difficult people
Module 20: introduction to valuation and value drivers
Module 21: mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
Module 22: organisation, design, culture, and structure
Module 23: learning and development
Module 24: coaching and mentoring
Module 25: structure and processes of hr/staffing and recruitment
Module 26: principles and p's of marketing
Module 27: product and brand management
Module 28: knowledge management
Module 29: designing digital experiences
Module 30: marketing strategy
Module 31: marketing across cultures
Module 32: creativity and innovation
Module 33: economic environment
Module 34: macro economic policies
Module 35: micro economics
Module 36: scheduling models, tqm, lean, and six sigma
Module 37: financial statement analysis
Module 38: cash flow statements and analysis, cost sheets and budgeting
Module 39: business analytics, ai, and ml
Module 40: international management
Module 41: sales and distribution management
Module 42: nurturing wellness and managing stress
Module 43: working with teams
Capstone project work / business simulation

*Curriculum matrix subject to change based on emerging industry trends and academic requirements.

PAST PARTICIPANTS HAIL FROM

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Past Participants Profile

Top Industries

  • IT
  • Banking
  • Automation
  • Telecommunications
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Health Care
  • Education
  • Insurance
  • Broadcast Media
  • Electronic Manufacturing

Top Job Profiles

  • Manager/Sr. Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Vice President
  • CEOs
  • Business Analysts
  • CXOs
  • Engineer
  • Data Analyst

Programme Certification & Alumni status

  • Participants who successfully meet the evaluation criteria and satisfy the requisite attendance criteria, will be awarded ‘Certificate of Completion’.
  • Participants who are unable to clear the evaluation criteria but have the requisite attendance will be awarded a 'Certificate of Participation'.
  • Successful participants will also be accorded 'IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni Status'.

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

Eligibility

Work Experience:
Minimum 1+ years of full-time work experience* post completion of qualifying education.

Academic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+3 or 10+2+4)/Diploma (10+2+3) from any recognised university.
  • Diploma (10+3) will be considered on a case-to-case basis, provided they have a minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience

Programme Coordinator

PROF. DEEPA SETHI
Executive Chair, GLOBE (Global Linkages, Outreach Branding, and Evaluation), IIM Kozhikode

Prof. Deepa Sethi is a distinguished academic and trendsetter with a passion for shaping impactful communication practices. At IIM Kozhikode, she serves as Executive Chair of GLOBE, driving global linkages, outreach, branding, and evaluation. With rich experience in teaching, research, training, and consulting, Prof. Sethi specializes in Managerial Communication, Executive Presence, and the behavioural dimensions of organizations. Trained at Harvard Business School and Harvard University, she brings a global perspective to her work, blending academic rigour with practical insights.

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Her areas of expertise include Verbal and Nonverbal Communication, Cross-Cultural Communication, Storytelling and Influence, Inclusive Communication, Soft Skills for Interpersonal Effectiveness, Health Communication, and impactful Presentation Skills. Recognized among the Prof. Indira Parikh “50 Women in Education Leaders” in 2019, Prof. Sethi has also published extensively in leading international journals of the highest repute (A* and A category).

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Class Schedule

Sundays
Session: 03:30 PM – 06:30 PM (IST)

Admission Criteria

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

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