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Programme Starts
28th December, 2025

Programme Fees
₹2,75,000 + GST
Pay in 4 easy instalments

Duration
12 Months

Programme Overview

In today’s fast-changing corporate world, organizations need leaders who combine digital savvy with strong managerial skills. IIM Kozhikode’s Professional Certificate Programme in Business Management is designed exactly for this.

The programme seamlessly blends hard and soft skills to develop sharp decision-makers who excel in strategy, teamwork, communication, and empathetic leadership.

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With a future-focused curriculum, it equips you to spot opportunities, solve complex challenges, and drive sustainable growth—even in uncertain times.

Join this transformative journey and emerge not just as a skilled professional, but as a leader who shapes positive cultures and steers organizations to long-term success.

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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 Highlights

Live online classes by highly experienced faculties from IIM Kozhikode

Real-life case studies and simulation-based pedagogy

2 days of campus immersion

IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni status

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

*Topics are subject to change.

Complimentary access to GenAI for managers worth 9,999

Build a strong foundation in AI, machine learning, and generative AI, equipping yourself with the knowledge to harness these technologies for business success.

Tools covered in Gen AI for Managers

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.

PAST PARTICIPANTS HAIL FROM

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Past Participant 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

Testimonials

I am deeply grateful to IIM Kozhikode for providing a world-class learning experience through their Business Management Programme. The curriculum's depth and the faculty's expertise offered me valuable insights into business strategies and leadership. The programme not only enhanced my analytical and strategic thinking but also gave me the confidence to excel in a competitive environment. I highly recommend this course to professionals seeking to elevate their careers. It has truly been a transformative experience, and I am proud to be an IIMK alumnus.
I wholeheartedly recommend this programme to anyone looking to elevate their career and gain a deeper understanding of the business world. Thank you, IIM Kozhikode, for an unforgettable and enriching journey.

Tanmayee Deoskar
General Manager - Scientific Information
Sci - Edge Abstracts

I learned a lot from the faculty and peers, who are experts from different industries. The program offers hands-on learning with interactive classes, assignments, and case studies. Whereas, weekend classes allow them to enhance their learning while continuing their professional role.

Niraj Vishwakarma
Vice President, Property Experts

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 behavioural dimensions of organisations. 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. Recognised 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.