Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Programme

Transform into a visionary CEO with a global edge
  • 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
Work Experience
Country/Region

Round Application Deadline

Application deadline: February 26, 2025 | App fee: INR 3000 + GST

Programme Overview

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 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 online certificate courses from Kellogg Executive Education.

Programme Highlights - IIM Kozhikode

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Live online lectures by IIMK Faculty (8 months)

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IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni Status

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5-day immersion at the IIMK campus

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Advanced modules on innovation prowess, influential leadership dynamics & AI Applications for Growth

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Capstone Project guided by IIMK Faculty

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Hands-On Business Simulations

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Insights from industry practitioners for a real-world perspective

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Networking Opportunities with CXO Peers

Note: **The 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

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Self-paced, recorded

faculty video lectures

Kellogg-Course Highlights LP 02 Live sessions

Live sessions

with programme leaders and Kellogg faculty

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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

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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?

  • 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 29 March, 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.

Online Certificate Courses by Kellogg Executive Education

Key Takeaways

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Master financial, supply-chain, and risk management strategies for optimised business performance

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Develop strong leadership, change management, negotiation, influence, storytelling acumen for board room management and developing stakeholder trust

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Drive market leadership and growth through strategic brand leadership and digital strategies, enabling sustainable competitive advantage and cross border excellence.

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Lead digital transformation and innovation prowess and cybersecurity initiatives for innovation and competitiveness.

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Leverage AI for organizational innovation, automation, and strategic decision-making.

Programme Directors

IIMK CEO Faculty - Deepa Seth
Deepa Sethi

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

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...

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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...

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.

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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.

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.

  • 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 6,76,500 + GST

INR 7,58,357

36

INR 28,038

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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Flexible payment options available.

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