Bridging the Skill-Gap
The Advanced Programme in Corporate Strategy and Business Leadership offered by the Indian Institute of Management Indore is designed to equip leaders and strategists to succeed in today’s evolving business environment; where the world is grappling with frequent transitions, organisations increasingly adopting fast-paced automation and redefining job roles.
The programme combines a strong conceptual understanding of strategy with leadership capabilities & AI-Led Analytics to accelerate business growth. The programme encompasses a blended learning approach that includes case-studies,assignments, workshops, quizzes, and applied learning through the capstone project.
AI-Led Trend Analytics
Adaptive Change Management
Smart Portfolio Management
Business-Technology Alignment
AI-Powered Venture Analytics
Strategic Innovation Leadership
Programme Objective
- Shareholder Value Creation
- Mergers and Acquisitions Strategy
- Strategic Vision & Execution
- Market-Leading Strategies
- Optimal Resource Allocation
What Does This Programme Cover?
- Corporate strategy
- Organic vs Inorganic growth
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- International Strategy
- Business Models
- Creating and managing the Internal Corporate Venturing Process
- External Vehicles for Corporate Venturing, VC model, Accelerator models
- Evaluating and selecting venture opportunities
- Championing and managing the corporate venture
- Financial Report Analysis
- Costing
- Accounting Policies
- Corporate Governance & ESG
- Cost of capital
- Capital Structure and Valuation
- Introduction to Change Management
- Change and Organizational culture
- Managing resistance to change
- Change management strategies
- Role of leadership in Organizational Change
- Aligning Organizations Objectives Goals & Vision
- Identifying the Purpose, building the Passion
- Negotiations, conflict resolution, persuasion, argumentation
- Digital Transformation and AI
- Balance Score Card – Strategy Focused Organization
Programme Coordinators
Prof. Manish Popli
Faculty-International Business and Strategy
Email Id- manishp@iimidr.ac.in
Prof. Saurabh Kumar
Faculty- Information Systems
Email Id- saurabhkumar@iimidr.ac.in
About Institute
IIM Indore is among the top 100 global business schools (and the second IIM in the country) to receive the prestigious Triple Crown in the form of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA. IIM Indore has been consistently ranked at the top by various National and International ranking agencies, including NIRF, and the FT-100 rankings.The institute offers a diverse set of executive education opportunities, spanning several long-term and short-term courses. With a robust offering of 200+ executive programmes, including specialized courses tailored for the UAE, GCC, and the Middle East, IIM Indore empowers professionals with globally relevant skills and expertise.
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Indore – 453556, Madhya Pradesh, India
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IIM Indore reserves the right to change the programme design, format, number of sessions, certificate format, or
incorporate any changes deemed necessary without prior intimation.
Mere successful completion of the programme, application submission, and fee payment do not automatically
entitle a participant to Executive Education Alumni Status. IIM Indore reserves the right to confer or withhold
alumni status
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FAQs
How is this programme different from a traditional MBA?
Unlike a traditional MBA covering broad management subjects, this programme focuses on strengthening corporate strategy, leadership, and AI-driven decision-making. It integrates corporate strategy, strategic leadership, and AI-enabled insights through expert faculty, real-world case studies, strategy simulations, and an immersive campus module.
Is the programme suitable for working professionals?
Yes. The programme is designed to cater professional commitments, with live sessions conducted on Sundays. It also includes a 3-day on-campus immersion, offering an opportunity to engage closely with faculty and peers, strengthen professional networks, and a chance to reconnect with the campus learning experience.
Which industries can benefit from this programme?
The programme is valuable for professionals across all major industries including technology, consulting, manufacturing, finance, healthcare, startups, and public sector organizations, where strategic leadership and technology-driven decision-making are increasingly critical.
How will this programme help me stay competitive in the AI-driven business world?
The programme equips participants with the ability to anticipate industry shifts, integrate AI into strategic thinking, and lead innovation, enabling them to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving and technology-driven business landscape.
What is the Capstone Project in this programme?
The Capstone Project is a final practical assignment where participants apply programme learnings to a real-world business or strategic challenge. It enables participants to integrate concepts from corporate strategy, leadership, and AI-driven insights to develop actionable business solutions.
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