IIM Kozhikode's Professional Certificate Programme in Business Management (Batch 19) is a 12-month executive education programme designed for mid-to-senior professionals seeking to deepen their business acumen and strategic thinking. The programme offers comprehensive exposure to core management domains including strategic analysis, financial decision-making, marketing, operations, and digital business transformation. Delivered through interactive live sessions with IIM Kozhikode faculty, industry-relevant case discussions, and hands-on capstone projects, the programme seamlessly connects conceptual learning with real-world application. Participants benefit from a two-day on-campus immersion at IIM Kozhikode, complimentary access to GenAI tools, and the prestigious IIM credential upon successful completion.
Instructors:
English
Course Start Date:
28th Jun, 2026
Application Deadline:
Closing Soon
Duration:
12 Months
₹ 2,85,000
Overview
IIM Kozhikode's Professional Certificate Programme in Business Management (Batch 19) is a 12-month immersive programme for working professionals. It covers the full spectrum of management disciplines from strategic analysis and financial decision-making to marketing, operations, digital transformation, and organisational behaviour. Delivered through direct-to-device live sessions and complemented by a two-day campus immersion at IIM Kozhikode, the programme blends flexibility with the rigour of an IIM education. Participants gain complimentary access to GenAI tools and receive the prestigious IIM Kozhikode certificate upon successful completion. The programme is offered in partnership with TimesPro and is designed to help professionals accelerate their career growth while continuing to contribute to their organisations.
Why General Management?
This programme stands out for its IIM Kozhikode brand equity, one of India's most respected management institutions. The curriculum spans 43 modules covering every major management domain, ensuring participants develop a truly holistic business perspective. The two-day campus immersion provides a distinctive experience of the IIM environment. Complimentary access to GenAI tools equips participants with cutting-edge skills for the digital age. The programme's design with live interactive sessions, case studies, and a capstone project ensures learning is applied and contextual. For working professionals, the direct-to-device format ensures flexibility without compromising on quality.
What does this course have to offer?
Key Highlights
12-month executive programme by IIM Kozhikode
Live interactive sessions with IIM Kozhikode faculty
43 modules covering all core management domains
Two-day campus immersion at IIM Kozhikode
Hands-on capstone project and business simulation
Complimentary access to GenAI tools
IIM Kozhikode certificate upon completion
Alumni status and network access
Direct-to-device learning format for flexibility
Who is this programme for?
Working executives seeking to deepen business understanding
Domain experts looking to move into management roles
Mid-level managers preparing for senior leadership
Senior professionals taking on broader responsibilities
Career transitioners seeking structured management knowledge
Minimum Eligibility
Graduate with minimum 3 years of work experience
Corporate nominations and retail applications accepted with credentials
Final selection solely at the discretion of IIM Kozhikode
Who is the programme for?
IIM Kozhikode's Professional Certificate Programme in Business Management (Batch 19) follows a structured admission process to ensure the cohort comprises qualified and committed professionals. Applicants must be graduates with a minimum of three years of work experience. Both corporate nominations and retail applications are accepted, with credentials reviewed by IIM Kozhikode's academic and admissions teams. Final selection of participants is solely at the discretion of IIM Kozhikode. The programme spans 12 months with live sessions delivered direct-to-device, supplemented by a two-day campus immersion module at IIM Kozhikode towards the end of the programme. The academic structure covers 43 modules organised across management communication, strategy, operations, finance, marketing, HR, digital business, and analytics, culminating in a capstone project and business simulation.
Selection process
How to apply?
Curriculum
The programme curriculum is structured across 43 modules spanning all core business management domains. It begins with communication fundamentals including verbal, nonverbal, and cross-cultural communication before advancing into strategic analysis and implementation. Operations management is covered through inventory management, forecasting, scheduling models, TQM, Lean, and Six Sigma. Financial modules include working capital management, capital budgeting, valuation, mergers and acquisitions, and financial statement analysis. Marketing is extensively covered through consumer behaviour, digital marketing, brand management, and marketing strategy. Organisational behaviour, HR, learning and development, coaching, and staffing round out the people management stream. Business analytics, AI and ML, and international management ensure participants are future-ready, with the programme concluding in a capstone project or business simulation.
There are 44 semesters in this course
The 43 modules are grouped across communication, strategy, operations, finance, marketing, HR, and technology. The communication stream covers verbal and nonverbal communication, persuasion, negotiation, cross-cultural communication, and impactful presentations. Strategy modules address external and internal strategic analysis and strategy implementation. Operations modules span inventory management, operation strategy, forecasting, and quality management including TQM, Lean, and Six Sigma. The finance stream covers working capital management, capital budgeting, valuation, mergers and acquisitions, and comprehensive financial statement analysis including cash flow and cost sheets. Marketing modules include consumer behaviour, marketing research, digital marketing, brand management, marketing strategy, and marketing across cultures. HR and organisational behaviour modules address interpersonal effectiveness, group behaviour, learning and development, coaching, mentoring, and staffing. The technology and analytics stream covers digital strategies, business analytics, AI, ML, and international management. The programme concludes with a capstone project and business simulation.
Module 1: Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
Module 2: Effective and Mindful Listening
Module 3: Persuasion Skills & Team Communication
Module 4: Communicating and Negotiating across Cultures
Module 5: Impactful Presentations
Module 6: Strategic Analysis: External & internal
Module 7: Building a strategy and Strategy Implementation
Module 8: Inventory Management
Module 9: Introduction to Operations and Operation Strategy
Module 10: Forecasting
Module 11: Business Law: Ensuring legal compliance
Module 12: Contracts & 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 & Individual and Group Behaviour in Organizations
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, Six Sigma
Module 37: Financial Statement Analysis
Module 38: Cash Flow Statements and Analysis, Cost Sheets & 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
Programme Length
12 months with direct-to-device live sessions and a two-day campus immersion at IIM Kozhikode towards the end of the programme.
Whom you will learn from?
Learn from top industry experts who bring real-world experience and deep knowledge to every lesson. The instructors are dedicated to help you achieve your goals with practical insights and hands-on guidance.
Instructor
Professor and Dean Programmes and International Relations at IIM Kozhikode
Prof. Deepa Sethi is a distinguished Professor and the Dean of Programmes and International Relations at the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK). With a robust academic background, she has been instrumental in leading various initiatives related to executive education and international collaborations at IIMK. Dr. Sethi is recognized for her expertise in Managerial Communication, having published extensively on topics such as verbal and nonverbal communication, cross-cultural communication, and health communication. Her book, Impactful Communication: Communicate to Conquer, has received acclaim for its insights into effective communication strategies.
Tuition Fee
Fees for this programme are to be confirmed at the time of application. Participants can enquire about the fee structure, payment schedule, and EMI options through the TimesPro programme page or by speaking with a Programme Advisor. Corporate nominations may have separate fee arrangements. Payments are to be made through official TimesPro channels only.
Fee Structure
Payment options
Learning Experience
The programme is delivered through a direct-to-device live session format, enabling working professionals to attend classes from any location. Sessions are conducted by IIM Kozhikode faculty and include interactive discussions, industry-relevant case studies, and peer collaboration. The capstone project and business simulation provide applied learning opportunities that bridge theory and practice. Complimentary access to GenAI tools enhances the learning experience with cutting-edge technology. The two-day campus immersion offers participants hands-on engagement at the IIM Kozhikode campus, fostering peer networks and direct faculty interaction.
University Experience
IIM Kozhikode is one of India's premier management institutions, consistently ranked among the top IIMs. Its campus in Kozhikode, Kerala, provides a distinctive and inspiring academic environment. Participants in this programme receive IIM Kozhikode credentials and alumni status, granting them access to the institution's alumni network. The campus immersion module provides a direct experience of the IIM environment, including engagement with the institute's infrastructure and faculty.
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About the University
Founded in 1996 through collaboration between the Government of India and Kerala State Government, IIMK is the fifth IIM established in India. Located on picturesque hillocks in Kunnamangalam, Calicut, the institute has pioneered several innovations in management education and is known for its commitment to academic excellence and sustainability.
112.5 acres
Campus size
1,200+
Total enrollment
103
Faculty size
Affiliation & Recognition
EQUIS Accreditation
AMBA Accreditation
Institute of National Importance Status
Faculties
These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they're here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.
Instructor
Professor and Dean Programmes and International Relations at IIM Kozhikode
Prof. Deepa Sethi is a distinguished Professor and the Dean of Programmes and International Relations at the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK). With a robust academic background, she has been instrumental in leading various initiatives related to executive education and international collaborations at IIMK. Dr. Sethi is recognized for her expertise in Managerial Communication, having published extensively on topics such as verbal and nonverbal communication, cross-cultural communication, and health communication. Her book, Impactful Communication: Communicate to Conquer, has received acclaim for its insights into effective communication strategies.
Career services
IIMK provides comprehensive career development support through multiple channels. The institute's placement cell facilitates strong connections with leading employers worldwide, offering extensive networking opportunities and professional development programs. Through partnerships with corporate leaders, students receive practical experience and career advancement opportunities.
67.02 LPA
Highest package
24 LPA
Average package
Course Start Date:
28th Jun, 2026
Application Deadline:
Closing Soon
Duration:
12 Months
₹ 2,85,000
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