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Professional Certificate in Business Management

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.

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  • 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

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

EQUIS Accreditation

AMBA Accreditation

AMBA Accreditation

Institute of National Importance Status

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

Degree Course Image
  • Course Start Date:

    28th Jun, 2026

  • Application Deadline:

    Closing Soon

  • Duration:

    12 Months

2,85,000

Frequently asked questions

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