IIM Kozhikode and Emeritus Launch Senior Management Programme to Equip Leaders with AI, Strategy, and Digital Transformation Skills

IIM Kozhikode and Emeritus Launch Senior Management Programme Focused on AI, Strategy, and Digital Transformation

As businesses face increasing pressure to innovate and make agile decisions, leadership demands are shifting. PwC’s 27th Annual Global CEO Survey highlights that while technology adoption is growing, leaders must manage challenges such as changing market conditions and rising cyber threats.

To meet these demands, the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK), ranked #3 in the NIRF India Rankings 2024 for Management, has partnered with Emeritus to offer a Senior Management Programme. This programme equips senior leaders with skills in AI, strategic thinking, and digital transformation to help them lead with confidence.

Adapting Leadership to New Skill Needs

The PwC survey found that 69% of CEOs believe their workforce needs new skills to adapt to Generative AI. This highlights the growing role of leaders in both adopting technology and guiding their teams through change.

Over 12 months, participants will sharpen their strategic mindset, use AI to improve decision-making, and build resilience to lead teams through digital disruption. The programme targets senior professionals wanting to boost their leadership skills and mid-level managers preparing for senior roles by expanding their strategic and people management abilities.

Programme Features and Benefits

Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, Director of IIM Kozhikode, emphasizes the need for leaders to go beyond functional expertise. The programme offers real-world business challenges, peer learning, and practical frameworks focused on data, technology, and global business shifts.

Avnish Singhal, Executive Vice President at Emeritus, notes that the programme encourages senior professionals to reassess their leadership style and develop capabilities essential for today’s fast-changing business environment. It combines academic rigor with practical insights to help leaders align strategy with execution and manage change effectively.

What Participants Can Expect

• Live online sessions led by IIM Kozhikode faculty
• Business simulations and a capstone project
• A six-day in-campus immersion at IIM Kozhikode
• Case studies covering AI, cybersecurity, digital supply chains, and platform strategy
• Peer learning with a diverse cohort of senior professionals
• Certification and Executive Alumni status from IIM Kozhikode

Participants will gain skills to manage cross-functional teams, lead digital transformation initiatives, improve interpersonal effectiveness, anticipate market trends, develop financial strategies, and transition from a managerial to a leadership mindset.

Programme Details

• Start Date: June 28, 2025
• Duration: 12 months
• Format: Online with live sessions from IIM Kozhikode faculty and industry experts
• Fee: INR 6,23,000 + GST
• Eligibility: Graduates or diploma holders with minimum 10 years of work experience
• Certification: Certificate from IIM Kozhikode and Executive Alumni Status upon 75% attendance and successful completion

For more information, visit the IIM Kozhikode website.

About Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode

IIM Kozhikode, established in 1997, offers a variety of management education programmes including postgraduate, executive, and doctoral courses. The institute has a satellite campus in Kochi dedicated to executive education and has introduced innovative programmes like the PhD (Practice Track) for working professionals.

IIMK ranks 3rd in the NIRF India Rankings 2024 for Management and is recognized globally by EQUIS and AMBA accreditations. It has made significant strides in international rankings, including the QS World University Rankings and the Financial Times executive education lists. The institute has trained over 41,000 participants from 150+ organizations, including Fortune 500 companies.

About Emeritus

Emeritus offers executive education programmes worldwide in partnership with top institutions such as IIM Lucknow, IIM Calcutta, ISB, Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, and others. Their offerings include in-class, online, and blended formats with a focus on actionable insights and practical application.

With over 1,750 employees globally and offices across major cities, Emeritus supports leaders with programmes that address evolving business needs. The company is backed by notable investors including the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and SoftBank Vision Fund 2.