Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Programme

Become a visionary tech leader with a global edge
  • One-of-a-kind CTO programme with global learning from Kellogg Executive Education
  • Gain IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni Status
  • Immersive pedagogy with case studies and capstone project
  • 5+ Masterclasses from CXOs and tech leaders
Country/Region
Work Experience

Round Application Deadline

Upcoming round date: 30 September, 2024 | Application Fees: INR 3,000 + GST

Programme Overview

A first-of-its-kind Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Programme offered by IIM Kozhikode with two online certificate courses by Kellogg Executive Education. The programme offers a holistic approach to modern tech leadership. Participants will explore technology strategy live with IIMK faculty, while mastering transformative innovation with AI and disruptive technologies with recorded online sessions with Kellogg faculty

Programme Highlights - IIM Kozhikode

IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni Status

Live online lectures by IIMK Faculty (8 to 8.5 months)

5+ masterclasses from CXOs and tech leaders

3-day immersion at the IIMK campus

Capstone project guided by IIMK Faculty

Advanced modules on technology strategy and digital transformation

Hands-on learning through business simulations

Real-world insights from industry practitioners

Opportunity to learn with seasoned peers across industries and regions

Annual subscription to The Wall Street Journal

Online Certificate Course Highlights - Kellogg Executive Education

Kellogg-Course Highlights LP 01 Self-paced

Self-paced, recorded

faculty video lectures

Kellogg-Course Highlights LP 02 Live sessions

Live sessions

with programme leaders and Kellogg faculty

Kellogg-Course Highlights LP 03 guest speaker

Recorded

guest speaker sessions

Kellogg-Course Highlights LP 05 Generative AI

Practical frameworks to drive Generative AI Strategy

Kellogg-Course Highlights LP 06 Peer learning

Peer learning

& feedback

Kellogg-Course Highlights LP 07 Business use cases

Business use cases

across industries

Kellogg-Course Highlights LP 08 industry examples

Real-world case studies and

industry examples

Kellogg-Course Highlights LP 09 action learning

Interactive try-it activities

& action learning

Kellogg-Course Highlights LP 10 Capstone Project

Capstone Project

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 programme is designed to be delivered approximately over a period of 12 months, including some occasional breaks that may be provided.

  • The programme schedule is indicative and the sequence in the learning journey may change as per faculty/school discretion

  • The duration for modules by IIMK and Kellogg Executive Education is tentative. The actual calendar time may be more or less by a few weeks depending on the number of topics covered during on-campus immersion and other variables like breaks provided/not provided.

  • *(Availability subject to change)

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Note: Participants will get to interact with global peers from Kellogg Executive Education's modules during office hours.

Who is this Programme for?

  • CTOs and aspiring C-Suite leaders: Gain expertise in core areas, disruptive tech, and leadership, while tackling new priorities and building valuable networks. 

  • Emerging C-Suite aspirants: Leverage cutting-edge concepts to drive growth, support leaders with strategic initiatives, and hone leadership skills through industry collaboration. 

  • Entrepreneurs and Executives: Master disruption, fuel sustained growth through innovation, and unlock the full potential of your digital infrastructure. 

Key Takeaways

  • Revolutionise operational efficiency 

Enhance operational efficiency via IT asset management, cybersecurity, and alignment with ESG goals, ensuring financial optimisation. 

  • Align technology to the big picture 

Develop and implement innovative technology strategies for business growth and competitive advantage, integrating AI, quantum computing, and Industry 4.0. 

  • Engineer tech-centric innovation and agility 

Lead digital transformation by fostering a culture of innovation. Drive technological advancements for optimal financial and economic impact. 

  • Plan for stronger governance and resilience  

Lead technology projects and product development, building expertise in digital disruption and governance for future board-level roles, while mentoring future leaders. 

Modules by IIM Kozhikode

Online Certificate Courses by Kellogg Executive Education

Programme Director – IIM Kozhikode

Prof. Mohammed Shahid Abdulla
Prof. Mohammed Shahid Abdulla

Associate Professor, Information Systems, IIM Kozhikode

Prof. Abdulla has a Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Science, as well as a Master's degree in Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science and a Bachelor's degree in Eng...

Faculty – Kellogg Executive Education

Mohanbir Sawhney

(Faculty – AI Applications for Growth) Associate Dean for Digital Innovation; McCormick Foundation Chair of Technology; Clinical Professor of Marketing; Director of the Center for Research in Technology and Innovation

Professor Sawhney is a globally-recognised scholar, teacher, consultant, and speaker in business innovation, modern marketing, and enterprise analytics. He has written seven m...

Varun Poddar

(Faculty – AI Applications for Growth) Adjunct Lecturer, Kellogg School of Management

Varun has worked at the intersection of technology, data, and advanced analytics for 20 years. His experiences have ranged from driving digital strategy at Accenture to buildi...

Sanjay Khosla

(Faculty – Leading Growth Strategy) Senior Fellow and Adjunct Professor of Marketing, Kellogg School of Management

Sanjay Khosla is a senior fellow at the Kellogg School of Management, a senior advisor at Boston Consulting Group, and a trained executive coach. He currently advises many org...

IIMK-CTO-Naomi Whittel
Naomi Whittel

(Guest Speaker – Leading Growth Strategy) Founder of Naomi Whittel Brands and New York Times best-selling author

Naomi is an entrepreneur, nutritional expert, and leader in the health and wellness industry. She was named the nation’s leading health innovator in the natural products indus...

Mariela Rovito

(Guest Speaker – Leading Growth Strategy) Co-Founder and CEO of Eberjey

Mariela is the co-founder and CEO of Eberjey, a lingerie organization, where she sets the organization’s omnichannel strategy and leads growth in all areas of the business, in...

Real-world Application Through Case Studies

UCB: Data is the New Drug
FINRA (A): Moving Financial Regulation to the Cloud

Digital Transformation Strategy, Leading with Data and Analytics

Banco Sabadell Acquires Banco CAM
Banco Sabadell Acquires Banco CAM

Leveraging a Cloud Computing Strategy

Ka Shui: Digital Transformation
Ka Shui: Digital Transformation

Technology Management Strategy, Business Transformation

How Aggressively Should Banks Pursue AI?
How Aggressively Should a Bank Pursue AI?

AI Strategy, AI Innovation Management

FINRA(A): Moving Financial Regulation to the Cloud
UCB: Data is the New Drug

Cloud-based Technology Management, Leading Change Management

Masterclasses from CXOs/Tech Leaders

IIMK-CTO-Masterclasses LP Icon 1-Edge Computing and IoT Strategy

Edge Computing and IoT Strategy

IIMK-CTO-Masterclasses LP Icon 2-Multi-Cloud Strategy

Multi-Cloud Strategy

IIMK-CTO-Masterclasses LP Icon 3-Integrating low-code

Integrating low-code/no-code platforms

IIMK-CTO-Masterclasses LP Icon 4-Dev-Ops for CTOs

Dev-Ops for CTOs

IIMK-CTO-Masterclasses LP Icon 5-Overview of Industry-Specific Generative AI Models

Overview of Industry-Specific Generative AI Models

Note: -The above masterclasses are introductory sessions designed to provide insightful knowledge on the specified topics. They are not intended to cover in-depth discussions on these subjects.

-The masterclasses will be delivered via live online sessions by CXOs/tech leaders/industry experts.

-The duration/frequency of masterclasses can be changed as per faculty/industry expert discretion.

-Due to time zone differences, some sessions with industry experts can take place at different hours

Programme Certification by IIM Kozhikode

Programme Certification by IIM Kozhikode

Participants will be awarded a completion certificate from IIM Kozhikode on successfully completing all evaluation components including a capstone project and maintaining a minimum attendance of 75%. Participants who are unable to clear all evaluation components but have a minimum attendance of 75% shall be awarded a participation certificate.    

We encourage you to attend all the live sessions and make the best out of these interactive learning experiences.  

Note: The certificate shown above is for illustrative purposes only and may not be an exact prototype of the actual certificate. IIM Kozhikode reserves the right to change the certificate and specifications without notice

Certification by Kellogg Executive Education

On successfully completing the online courses of AI Applications for Growth and Leading Growth Strategy, you are eligible to receive online certifications from Kellogg Executive Education.

IIMK CTO Kellogg Ceritificate
IIMK CTO Kellogg Ceritificate

Note: The certificate shown above is for illustrative purposes only and may not be an exact prototype of the actual certificate. Kellogg Executive Education. reserves the right to change the certificate and specifications without notice. 

Benefits from IIM Kozhikode

Complimentary Annual Digital WSJ Membership

Complimentary Annual Digital WSJ Membership

As a participant in the programme, you will receive a complimentary annual digital membership to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) with unlimited access to award-winning journalism across any device. From business and world news to technology, life, and arts, WSJ provides ambitious and fact-based reporting that readers can trust. 

Pay Later - Finance Options

Programme Fee

Maximum Loan Amount Available

Tenure (months) 

EMI

INR 6,55,000 + GST

INR 7,34,255

36

INR 27,147

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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