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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Programme
- One-of-a-kind CEO programme with global learning from Kellogg Executive Education
- Gain IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni Status
- 5-day campus immersion at IIM Kozhikode
- Network with CXOs from global cohorts
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All About the IIM Kozhikode CEO programme
To enable modern-day CEOs transformative journey, IIM Kozhikode has launched its Chief Executive Officer Programme. An orbit-shifting journey, it equips leaders with the strategic and innovative acumen to steer their ships towards long-term success in an ever-evolving business landscape. The IIMK leadership programme delves into CEO essentials: financial strategies, supply chain excellence, brand leadership, and innovative technologies including AI and GenAI. Participants also learn ‘ace up the sleeve’ CEO skills: negotiation, conflict resolution, crisis leadership, and global market strategies. Add corporate governance, cyber security, and sustainability, and you can aim to drive transformation that seizes the present and secures the future. Participants will also gain global advantage through two online certificate courses from Kellogg Executive Education.
Programme Highlights - IIM Kozhikode
Live online lectures by IIMK Faculty (8.5 months*)
IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni Status
5-day immersion at the IIMK campus
Advanced modules on innovation prowess, influential leadership dynamics and sustainability
Capstone Project guided by IIMK Faculty
Hands-On Business Simulations
Insights from industry practitioners for a real-world perspective
Networking Opportunities with CXO Peers
Note: **The IIM executive programme is designed to be delivered approximately over 12 months, including some occasional breaks that may be provided. This is only indicative. 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.
Online Certificate Course Highlights - Kellogg Executive Education
Self-paced, recorded
faculty video lectures
Live sessions
with programme leaders and Kellogg faculty
Recorded
guest speaker sessions
Practical frameworks to drive Generative AI Strategy
Peer learning
& feedback
Business use cases
across industries
Real-world case studies and
industry examples
Interactive try-it activities
& action learning
Capstone Project
Note:
The executive education 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 schedule of the executive leadership courses 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)
Note: Participants will get to interact with global peers from Kellogg Executive Education's modules during office hours.
Who Is This CEO Programme For?
Functional and Business Leaders looking to advance to the highest level of leadership role with the ability to spearhead business transformation, set long-term directions for the organisation, and enable smooth navigation in the rapidly changing complex business landscape.
Existing CXOs, New CEOs, and Founders, looking to master next-level capabilities. You are keen on navigating uncertainty and propelling growth with strategic decision-making, reengineered productivity, AI-led transformation, influential communication, financial cognizance, and confident boardroom management.
Eligibility: Graduate (10+2+3) or Diploma holders (Only 10+2+3) from a recognized University with minimum 10 Years of work experience (after graduation) as on 30 September, 2025.
Programme Modules - Taught by IIM Kozhikode
Immerse yourself in cutting-edge CEO essentials: growth strategies, innovation, digital transformation, data-driven decision-making, and more. Our modules ensure a holistic CEO education through case studies, dynamic discussions, simulations, and a collaborative group Capstone Project, providing a comprehensive and impactful learning experience.
The role of CEO
India growth story
Impactful Communication
Understanding financial statements
Driving financial performance metrics
Corporate valuation
Corporate restructuring strategies and M&A
High performing investing decisions
Brand strategy essentials
Brand management tactics
Supply chain landscape and dynamics
Orchestrating supply chain excellence
Customer-centric competitive strategies
Innovation Ecosystem
Digital Transformation Strategies
Platform Strategies for Leaders
Technology and AI-led Transformation Strategies
The CEO’s playbook for geoeconomic resilience
Business leadership workshop
Mastering executive presence
Strategic negotiations
Generative AI as a CEO’s growth multiplier: From efficiency to strategic advantage
Decision intelligence: Embedding science and simulation into CEO decision-making
Boardroom leadership, influencing stakeholders and building trust and C-suite collaboration
Managing partnerships/alliances
Crisis management and safeguarding reputation
Change management and execution
Building a growth-oriented culture
Organisational development
Responsible stewarding in the age of stakeholder capitalism and AI
Beyond ESG: Competing through regenerative and net-positive business models*
Corporate governance and compliance
The age of agentic enterprises: Reimagining strategy, scale and speed with autonomous AI*
The geoeconomics of technology: Competing for power, talent and supply chains*
Online Certificate Course by Kellogg Executive Education
Foundations of AI - From Prediction to Creation to Autonomy
AI and Customer Experience Management
AI and Operations Management
AI and Business Support Functions
AI Applications in Selected Industries
Generative AI and Creative Industries – Transforming Media, Art and Design
AI and Business Transformation – Strategy, Capabilities, and Governances
AI and Society – Ethics, Regulation, and Jobs
Growth strategy overview
Discovery workshop-search for growth
Mapping a strategy and building support
People-unleashing potential
Delegation, execution and metrics for growth and success
Bringing it all together
Key Takeaways
Master financial, supply-chain, and risk management strategies for optimised business performance
Develop strong leadership, change management, negotiation, influence, storytelling acumen for board room management and developing stakeholder trust
Drive market leadership and growth through strategic brand leadership and digital strategies, enabling sustainable competitive advantage and cross border excellence.
Lead digital transformation and innovation prowess and cybersecurity initiatives for innovation and competitiveness.
Leverage AI for organisational innovation, automation, and strategic decision-making.
Programme Directors
Dean (Outreach, Executive Education and Internationalisation), IIM Kozhikode
Prof. Deepa Sethi has extensive experience in teaching, research, training, and consulting activities in the areas of Managerial Communication, Soft Skills, and Behavioral Asp...
Faculty – Kellogg Executive Education
(Faculty – AI Strategies for Business Transformation) 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...
(Faculty – Business Strategies for Growth: Fewer, Bigger, Bolder) 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...
(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...
(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...
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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 offered through IIM Kozhikode certificate course.
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 Strategies for Business Transformation and Business Strategies for Growth: Fewer, Bigger, Bolder, you are eligible to receive online certifications from Kellogg Executive Education.
Note:
All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of Kellogg Executive Education.
Kellogg Executive Education reserves the right to change the certificate and specifications without notice.
This online certificate programme does not grant academic credit or a degree from Kellogg School of Management.
The IIM Kozhikode Advantage
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Past Participants
Work Experience
Top Industries
Manufacturing
IT/Computers
Engineering
Health Care/Health Services
Real Estate
Consumer Products/Retail
Transportation/Logistics
*Other industries include Telecom, Banking, Financial Services, Aviation, Pharmaceuticals, etc.
IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni Status Benefits
On successful completion of the IIMK leadership 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.
Access to the Online IIMK Executive Alumni Portal.
Eligible to receive Executive Alumni E-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.
Pay Later - Finance Options
Programme Fee | Maximum Loan Amount Available | Tenure (months) | EMI |
|---|---|---|---|
INR 7,02,000 + GST | INR 7,86,942 | 48 | INR 24,003.37 |
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): Propelled: 6/12/18/24/30/36/42/48
Frequently Asked Questions
The IIM Kozhikode Chief Executive Officer Programme, a one-of-a-kind CEO leadership programme for senior executives, which is designed for Graduate (10+2+3) or Diploma holders (Only 10+2+3) from a recognised university (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU/State Government/recognised international universities). Candidate should have a minimum of 10 years of experience as of the Programme start date. Candidate must fill out the mandatory SOP during the application
This IIM Kozhikode CEO program is designed for business heads looking to advance to the highest level of role in the organisation with the ability to spearhead business transformation, set long-term directions for the organisation, and enable smooth navigation in the rapidly changing complex business landscape. It is also beneficial for new, existing and aspiring CEOs, looking to master next-level capabilities. You are keen on navigating uncertainty and propelling growth with strategic decision-making, reengineered productivity, AI-led transformation, influential communication, financial cognizance, and confident boardroom management.
The curriculum of the IIMK CEO Program by IIM Kozhikode online courses covers essential topics financial strategies, supply chain excellence, brand leadership, and innovative technologies including AI. Participants gain expertise in negotiation, conflict management, crisis leadership, and global market strategies. The program also covers corporate governance, cybersecurity, ethics, and sustainability, preparing participants to drive transformative growth and navigate complex challenges with confidence.
This IIM leadership programme includes live online sessions conducted by IIM Kozhikode faculty, providing interactive and engaging learning experiences, which will provide a holistic CEO training. Counted among the best CEO training programs online, there’ll be a five-day campus immersion in which the participants will get a chance to interact with like-minded peers and CXOs.
The IIM Kozhikode CEO Program fees is INR 7,02,000 + GST.
Yes, flexible payment options are available, including installment plans to help manage the fee payment for this CEO programme. Detailed information about these options can be obtained from the program advisors.
A chief executive officer (CEO) is the highest-ranking executive in a company. A CEO's primary responsibilities include making major corporate decisions, driving the workforce and resources of a company toward strategic goals, and acting as the main point of communication between the board of directors and corporate operations. The chief executive officer serves as the public face of the company in many cases, and fulfilling chief executive officer education requirements is often essential to effectively perform these duties.
This IIM Kozhikode CEO programme is one of the best executive programme as it is the first-of-its-kind CEO programme which provides a blend of live online learning from IIMK along with 2 online certificate courses from Kellogg Executive Education. Participants will get to enrol in global cohorts of these Kellogg programmes and learn from top global faculties.
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%, as part of the CEO certification and IIM courses. Participants who are unable to clear all evaluation components but have a minimum attendance of 75% shall be awarded a participation certificate. On successfully completing the modules of AI Applications for Growth and Leading Growth Strategy, you are eligible to receive online certifications from Kellogg Executive Education, enhancing your CEO certification credentials.
The IIMK CEO programme includes a 5-day campus immersion wherein participants can collaborate and network with like-minded peers and CXOs. The programme's delivery is live online during which the participants can interact with peers from their cohorts.
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.
This IIM Kozhikode CEO programme features 2 online certificate courses from Kellogg Executive Education. These programmes cover key topics such as AI Strategies for Business Transformation and Business Strategies for Growth: Fewer, Bigger, Bolder which are beneficial for the participants. These programmes will be delivered online via pre-recorded videos from faculty of Kellogg Executive Education. Participants will be able to gain a worldwide perspective through these programmes while networking with global cohorts.
Elevate your career with this programme!
Flexible payment options available.
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