Chief Operations Officer (COO) Programme

Empowering future-ready COOs with a global edge
  • One-of-a-kind COO programme with global learning from Kellogg Executive Education
  • Gain IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni Status
  • 3-day campus immersion at IIM Kozhikode Campus
  • Network with CXOs from global cohorts
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Please note that the programme duration includes a break week for Christmas from 24th Dec 2024 to 1st Jan 2025.

Round Application Deadline

Upcoming round date: 15 November 2024 at 11:59 PM | Application Fees: INR 3,000 + GST

Programme Overview

To support new and aspiring COOs with transformative long-term plans, IIM Kozhikode has launched its Chief Operations Officer (COO) Programme. Designed for seasoned operations and supply chain leaders, the programme will equip you with technology and data driven strategic mindset to enable customer-centric value creation and achieve strategic operational excellence. You will hone your financial acumen, C-suite leadership quotient, executive presence, capabilities to spearhead transformation and change management. Participants will also gain a global edge with two online certificate courses from Kellogg Executive Education.

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Programme Highlights - IIM Kozhikode

IIMK-COO-1 Alumni Status

IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni Status

IIMK-COO-2 Live online

Live online lectures by IIMK faculty (8 to 8.5 months)*

IIMK-COO-4 immersion

3-day immersion with a leadership building workshop at the IIMK campus

IIMK-COO-5 Unique modules in

Unique modules in operational transformation, excellence and global supply chain design

IIMK-COO-6 Capstone project

Capstone project guided by IIMK faculty

IIMK-COO-7 Hands-On Business Simulations

Hands-on business simulations for Strategic and Global Supply Chain Management

IIMK-COO-8 Insights from industry

Insights from industry practitioners for a real-world perspective

IIMK-COO-9 Networking Opportunity to learn

Opportunity to network with seasoned peers across industries and regions

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

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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

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?

  • For aspiring COOs and operational leaders, looking to strengthen knowledge with cutting-edge topics in technology, design thinking, AI, digital supply chain, agile, and risk resilience; and keen to build valuable networks, deepen insights, and develop C-Suite leadership skills with a focus on efficiency and resilience.

  • For new and evolving COOs who want to focus on cutting-edge practices for driving efficiency, innovation, and growth; and keen to enhance strategic skills for optimal operations, strengthen relationships with influential leaders, and foster collaboration.

Eligibility: Graduate (10+2+3) or Diploma holders (Only 10+2+3) from a recognized University with minimum 10 Years of experience (after graduation) as on 29th December, 2024. Candidates should have a minimum aggregate of 50% in their graduation.

Modules by IIM Kozhikode

Note:

  • The modules and topics are indicative and subject to change at the discretion of programme coordinators. The suggested time and sequence may be dropped/ modified/adapted to fit the participant profile & programme duration.

  • The primary mode of learning for this programme is via live online sessions with IIM Kozhikode faculty members.

  • The recording of the live sessions will be made available to the participants until the completion of the programme

  • The programme curriculum includes individual class readings, assignments, quizzes, two business simulations, case study discussions, guided capstone project, leadership workshops, and much more to apply and demonstrate classroom learning.

Online Certificate Courses by Kellogg Executive Education

  • The topics are indicative and may change at the discretion of Programme coordinators.

  • The online certificate courses by Kellogg Executive Education would primarily include pre-recorded video lectures by Kellogg faculty.

  • The participants would be enrolled into global cohorts of Kellogg Executive Education.

  • There would be weekly live sessions by Programme Leader where participants can interact with global peers.

  • The programme curriculum would include assignments, real-world use-cases and frameworks, discussions, quizzes, recorded faculty lectures, live doubt solving sessions, and much more to apply and demonstrate classroom learning.

Key Takeaways

To help you evolve into a true 21st century COO, our programme is designed with clear learning outcomes:

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Drive strategic initiatives aligned to larger company goals – be a vital C-Suite partner

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Hone managerial and leadership capabilities to inhabit the COO role

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Lead during crisis and change management

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Facilitate nimble competitive advantage and pivot with new technology

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Gain industry-specific insights to create value and satisfy customers

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Achieve value-chain innovation and bottom-line results with strategic tech investments

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Master operations and supply chain leadership

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Drive increased process optimisation with analytics and digital technology

Programme Directors - IIM Kozhikode

IIMK-COO-Ashutosh Sarkar
Ashutosh Sarkar

Professor, Quantitative Methods and Operations Management Area at IIM Kozhikode

Ashutosh Sarkar received Doctor of Philosophy from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur and was a Fulbright Visiting Scholar at University of Texas at Dallas. He has...

IIMK-COO-Arqum Mateen
Arqum Mateen

Associate Professor, Quantitative Methods and Operations Management Area at IIM Kozhikode

Prof. Arqum Mateen is with the Quantitative Methods & Operations Management area of IIM Kozhikode. He is a Fellow (Ph.D.) of Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, where he ...

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...

Business Simulations for Hands-On Learning

During the modules by IIMK, various simulation exercises would be carried out. This would help in providing a more practice-oriented learning to the participants. Simulations chosen may include module-based simulations and integrated simulations (during the on-campus module, towards the end of the program). This would expose the participants as to how operations connect to the overall business goals and can make a significant difference in the business outcome.

Strategic Supply Chain Management Simulation

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Optimize within Inventory carrying costs versus inventory shortage

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Assimilate strategic considerations to reduce uncertainty and demand variability

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Appreciate strategies to control bullwhip effect and centralize information

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Gain different perspectives of factory, distributor, wholesaler, and retailer

Global Supply Chain Management Simulation

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Integrate flexibility using supplier capabilities for diverse product scenarios

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Evaluate methods, interpret dynamics, and enhance supply chain resilience

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Optimize production between costly, fast, and economical, slow suppliers

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Reflect, improve decisions and measure performance for continuous improvement

Real-world Application Through Case Studies

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Amazon and Walmart on Collision Course by Nirmalya Kumar; Sheetal Mittal: Harvard Case

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ITC eChoupal Initiative by David M. Upton; Virginia A. Fuller: Harvard Case

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Barilla SpA (A) by Janice H. Hammond: Harvard Case

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ZARA: Fast Fashion by Pankaj Ghemawat; Jose Luis Nueno Iniesta: Harvard Case

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Asian Paints Limited: Painting History by J Ramachandran; Jalaj Garg: Harvard Case

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Aravind Eye Care System: Time to Shift Gears by Rajesh Chandwani; Mithileshwar Jha; V. Nagadevara: Harvard Case

Note: Listed above are a few indicative case studies and may change depending on periodic updates.The programme may include additional case studies specially curated by the faculty.

Programme Certificate by IIM Kozhikode

Programme Certificate 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:

  • 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 program does not grant academic credit or a degree from Kellogg School of Management.

Benefits from IIM Kozhikode

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

  • Online access login details to Kasebook (Online Alumni Portal)

  • Issuance of Alumni 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 6,50,000 + GST

INR 7,28,650

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INR 26,940

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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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