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IIM Nagpur – Post Graduate Certificate Programme for Emerging CFOs

(PGECFO) - Batch 01

The New Age Landscape for Emerging CFOs

In today's dynamic business landscape, the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has evolved beyond traditional financial stewardship. CFOs are now expected to drive strategic initiatives, spearhead digital innovation, and uphold ethical governance standards. The Post Graduate Certificate Programme for Emerging CFOs is meticulously crafted to meet these evolving demands.

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Programme Highlights

Duration

12 months

Eligibility

5 Yrs+ Work Ex. &
50% marks in UG/PG

Campus Immersion

3 Days of On-Campus Module

Live Sessions

Every Sunday IST 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Alumni Status

IIM Nagpur Alumni Status

Certificate

Get a Certificate of Completion by IIM Nagpur

Fees

INR 2,61,000 +GST
(Pay in 4 Easy Instalments)

Programme Overview

  • In today’s dynamic business landscape, the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has evolved beyond traditional financial stewardship. CFOs are now expected to drive strategic initiatives, spearhead digital innovation, and uphold ethical governance standards. The Post Graduate Certificate Programme for Emerging CFOs is meticulously crafted to meet these evolving demands.
  • The programme goes beyond conventional finance education, empowering finance professionals with the mindset, skills, and knowledge necessary to thrive in this pivotal role. Through a comprehensive curriculum, participants gain a deep understanding of strategic leadership, digital transformation, and ethical decision-making.
  • By equipping emerging CFOs with the tools to navigate today’s complex business environment, our programme not only prepares them for success
    but also positions them as key drivers of organizational growth and sustainability

Course Curriculum

Programme Objective

The CFO Mastery Framework:
A Blueprint for Financial Leadership Excellence

Enable participants to-

  • Develop advanced proficiency in Commercial and financial management, strategic leadership, and leverage new age digital transformation
    strategies in Finance.
  • Cultivate a strategic mindset and decision-making capabilities essential for effective CFO leadership in a dynamic business environment.
    Harness technology and data analytics to drive innovation, optimize financial performance, and mitigate risks.
  • Foster a culture of ethical leadership, CSR, corporate governance, sustainability and stakeholder engagement within finance functions.
    Acquire expertise in JVs, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), treasury management, and strategic cost management.
  • Enhance executive presence, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to drive collaboration and influence outcomes effectively.

(A) ASSESSMENT OF FINANCIAL LANDSCAPE

  • Understand market trends
  • Analyze economic indicators
  • Evaluate regulatory frameworks
  • Assess internal financial health

(B) BUSINESS STRATEGY ALIGNMENT

  • Partner with CEO and board
  • Align financial objectives with organizational goals
  • Optimize financial resources for growth and innovation

(C) CAPITAL OPTIMIZATION STRATEGIES

  • Allocate capital judiciously
  • Evaluate investment opportunities
  • Optimize capital structure and cost of capital

(D) DATA DRIVEN DECISION MAKING

  • Extract insights from data analytics
  • Utilize predictive modeling and AI
  • Inform decision-making for financial performance and operational efficiency

(E) EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

  • Cultivate strong leadership skills
  • Foster collaboration and organizational change
  • Enhance communication and strategic thinking capabilities

Why Should You Invest In This Programme?

  • Utilizing a proven pedagogy developed by the esteemed faculty at IIM Nagpur, refined through industry Programmes offered over the past two decades.
  • Successful completion of the Programme bestows participants with the prestigious IIM Nagpur Alumni status.
  • Participants will experience 3 days of Intensive Learning at the IIM Nagpur Campus.
  • The Programme incorporates insightful use cases and a discussion-led, hands-on learning approach, culminating in a Capstone Project.
  • The Programme facilitates networking opportunities with industry peers.

Programme Takeaways

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Equips participants with strategic thinking abilities to align financial goals with broader organizational objectives

FINANCIAL ACUMEN ENHANCEMENT

Enhances participants' understanding of financial analysis, capital optimization, and performance measurement for sustainable growth.

DATA DRIVEN DECISION MAKING

Empowers participants to leverage data analytics and AI tools for informed decision-making and risk mitigation

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Develops effective communication and team collaboration skills for leading organizational change with confidence

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

Facilitates connections with industry experts and peers for knowledge sharing and professional growth.

PRACTICAL APPLICATION

Applies theoretical concepts to real-world financial challenges through hands-on projects and workshops

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

Guides participants in setting goals and strategies for continuous learning and professional growth as financial leaders.

Eligibility

5 Yrs+ Work Ex. & 50% marks in UG/PG

Important Dates

01-Dec-24 Application Start Date
15-Jan-25 Application Closure Date (last phase)
01-Mar-25 Programme Commencement

Who Should Apply

  • Current and aspiring CFOs seeking enhanced strategic leadership skills and industry trend awareness.
  • Finance executives, including C-suite executives, senior finance professionals, financial controllers, treasury managers, and finance managers, deepening financial management understanding and strategic decision-making.
  • Business owners, entrepreneurs, consultants, advisors, banking executives, risk managers, and finance professionals gaining specialized knowledge for
    optimizing resources, risk mitigation, and organizational success.

Pedagogy

  • Interactive Case & Discussion Methods.
  • Hands-on assignments, projects, and simulations for applied learning and analytical processes.
  • Balancing theory and practice, enabling multi-dimensional programme analyses through immersive experiences.
  • There will be a weekly Virtual Chamber Consulting (VCC) session lasting one hour. These sessions will include virtual meetings and discussions aimed at enhancing learning, networking, and ensuring dedicated time for doubt
    clearing with faculty

How to Apply

Step - 1Register for the programme

Step - 2Pay the Application Fee

Step - 3Upload verified documents

Step - 4Offer Letter from Institute

Step - 5Pay the 1st installment and join

Payment of Fees

Fees

Registration Fee (Payable at the time of registration (excluding GST)) ₹ 3,000 + GST (Non-refundable)
Total Programme Fees ₹ 2,61,000 + GST

Programme Fee and Campus Module Charges

Programme Fee (1st Installment)
Payable within 15 days of receiving the offer letter (excluding GST)
₹ 88,000
Programme Fee (2nd Installment)
ayable within 3 months of admission (excluding GST)
₹ 88,000
Programme Fee (3rd Installment)
Payable within 6 months of admission (excluding GST)
₹ 82,000
Total Fees Exclusive of GST
₹ 2,61,000

Evaluation & Certification

The progress of participants will be continuously assessed through quizzes, assignments, tests, and examinations. Participants must achieve a minimum score/grade, determined by the Institute, to successfully complete the course.

IIM Nagpur Advantage

Established in 2015, the Indian Institute of Management Nagpur (IIM Nagpur) aspires to be a leading management institution that shapes management systems, policy, and governance through high-quality education, research, and industry engagement. Propelled by the pursuit of engaged scholarship, the Institute aims to create value-driven leaders and global managers with strong conceptual foundations and analytical approach, which helps them excel in
diverse spheres – be it management, business, policy making, and public administration, to name a few.

IIM Nagpur’s aim is to address the needs of a modern India, connecting aspirations and realities to attain benchmarks that are respected internationally. Our motto, सं च ााय रवचने च, that is, an inspired journey towards truth through individual reflection and collective discourse, propels our quest to bridge the gap between abstract knowledge and practice.

IIM Nagpur seeks to distinguish itself as an institution that promotes constant industry engagement of a problem-solving’ nature. Executive Education, therefore, is an important thrust area for the Institute. With an array of programmes designed by a faculty body with a stellar record of research, teaching, and industry engagement, the Executive Education programmes at IIM Nagpur equips managers and executives with the capabilities to perform effectively in their current roles and take up greater challenges through various stages of their careers.

Programme Director

Dr. Satish Kumar
Dr. Kumar's excellence in research has earned him several prestigious awards, including the Basant Kumar Birla Distinguished Research Scholar Award for Social Science and Management 2023, and the Careers360 2nd Faculty Research Award 2023 for Outstanding Research in Economics, Econometrics, and Finance. Most recently, he was honored with the AIMS International Outstanding Management Researcher Award in March 2024
Dr Prashant Gupta
Dr. Prashant Gupta is a Professor at IIM Nagpur and has previously served at IIM Trichy. With over 25 years of experience blending industry and academics, he has held various administrative roles such as Dean, Chairman Admissions, and Program Director at different institutions. Dr. Gupta has conducted training programs for over 5000 executives from major PSUs like ONGC, IOC, and NTPC, and organized international training programs for more than
1000 executives from 55 countries.

About the Program

In today’s dynamic business landscape, the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has evolved beyond traditional financial stewardship. CFOs are now expected to drive strategic initiatives, spearhead digital innovation, and uphold ethical governance standards. The Post Graduate Certificate Programme for Emerging CFOs is meticulously crafted to meet these evolving demands.

The programme goes beyond conventional finance education, empowering finance professionals with the mindset, skills, and knowledge necessary to thrive in this pivotal role. Through a comprehensive curriculum, participants gain a deep understanding of strategic leadership, digital transformation, and ethical decision-making.

By equipping emerging CFOs with the tools to navigate today’s complex business environment, our programme not only prepares them for success
but also positions them as key drivers of organizational growth and sustainability

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FAQs

Explain the pedagogy of this course.

The pedagogy of the course is designed to foster interactive and practical learning experiences:

    • Interactive Case & Discussion Methods.
  • Hands-on assignments, projects, and simulations for applied learning and analytical processes.
  • Balancing theory and practice, enabling multi-dimensional programme analyses through immersive experiences.
  • There will be a weekly Virtual Chamber Consulting (VCC) session lasting one hour. These sessions will include virtual meetings and discussions aimed at enhancing learning, networking, and ensuring dedicated time for doubt clearing with faculty

Who will benefit from the programme?

  • Current and aspiring CFOs seeking enhanced strategic leadership skills and industry trend awareness.
  • Finance executives, including C-suite executives, senior finance professionals, financial controllers, treasury managers, and finance managers, deepening financial management understanding and strategic decision-making.
  • Business owners, entrepreneurs, consultants, advisors, banking executives, risk managers, and finance professionals gaining specialized knowledge for optimizing resources, risk mitigation, and organizational success.

What is the attendance criteria?

Participants are expected to attend all sessions of a given course. Participants may take leave on account of emergencies, subject to the approval of the Programme Coordinator. However, a 75% minimum attendance requirement would be considered for the final grading.

Can I know the complete fee structure?

FEES TOWARDS DEADLINE AMOUNT
Registration Fee Payable at the time of registration (excluding GST) Rs. 3000
Programme Fee (1st Installment) Payable within 15 days of receiving the offer letter (excluding GST) Rs. 88,000
Programme Fee (2nd Installment) Payable within 3 months of admission (excluding GST) Rs. 88,000
Programme Fee (3rd Installment) Payable within 6 months of receiving the offer letter (excluding GST) Rs. 82,000
Total Fees Exclusive of GST Rs. 2,61,000

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