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IIM Indore – Emerging Chief Business Officer (CBO) Programme

(CDTOP) - Batch 01

The Post Graduate Certificate Programme for Emerging Chief Business Officers (CBOs) is designed to prepare senior professionals for strategic leadership roles in business management. It focuses on key areas such as business strategy, operational excellence, financial stewardship, and organizational growth. Participants learn how to drive business performance, manage cross-functional teams, and align business strategies with overall organizational goals. The programme equips future CBOs with the skills needed to lead complex business operations and contribute to long-term success and sustainability.

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Programme Highlights

Duration

12 Months

Eligibility

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

Live Sessions

Every Sunday 9:00 AM to 1:15 PM

Campus Immersion

5 Days of On-Campus Module
Spread Across Two Phases

Last date to apply

15-Jan-2025

Fees

INR 3,85,000 + GST

payable in easy installments

Certificate

Get a Certificate of Completion
by IIM-I (T&C Applicable)

Programme Overview

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, the Chief Business Officer (CBO) plays a pivotal role in steering organisations towards sustainable growth and innovation. As a key strategic leader, the CBO is responsible for aligning business goals with market demands, ensuring that every decision made is in service of the company’s long-term vision. Their ability to anticipate trends and pivot strategies accordingly is essential in maintaining a competitive edge.
Beyond strategy, CBOs are the masterminds behind operational efficiency. They oversee the seamless integration of various departments, optimising processes, and ensuring that resources are utilised to their fullest potential. By driving collaboration and removing inefficiencies, CBOs help the organisation operate like a well-oiled machine, maximising profitability and productivity.
Innovation is the heartbeat of the modern CBO’s role. They champion new ideas, spearhead digital transformation initiatives, and explore untapped markets to propel the business forward. In a world where change is the only constant, CBOs are the catalysts who ensure that their organisations not only adapt but thrive in the face of evolving challenges.

Course Curriculum

Programme Objective

Embark on a transformative journey with our programme, designed to elevate your leadership and operational skills. The PATH Framework guides you through key phases to achieve excellence and drive impactful change in your organization. Here’s how each component benefits you:
1. Position:
Craft a strategic vision for industry leadership.
Effectively position your organization in the market.
Lead with clarity and confidence.
2. Analyze:
Understand market dynamics and financial metrics.
Identify opportunities and mitigate risks.
Leverage customer insights for strategic decisions.
3. Transform:
Implement innovative solutions across functions.
Drive significant organizational improvements.
Adapt to market changes with agility.
4. Harmonize:
Integrate business functions for cohesive strategies.
Align operations with overall business goals.
Enhance performance through cross-departmental collaboration.

Develop strategic HR leadership skills for aligning human capital strategies with organizational goals.

Enhance decision-making with a focus on data-driven insights and innovative talent management practices.

Strengthen interpersonal and communication skills to lead HR initiatives and foster a positive workplace culture.

Foster a results-driven mindset to optimize organizational performance through effective HR management.

Why Should You Invest In This Programme?

Utilising a proven pedagogy developed by the esteemed faculty at IIM-I, refined through industry Programmes offered over the past two decades.

Successful completion of the Programme bestows participants with the esteemed IIM Indore Executive Education Alumni status.

Participants will experience 6 days of Intensive Learning at the IIM Indore Campus, situated atop a scenic hillock conducive to contemplative learning spread over two phases.

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.

Important Dates

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

Who Should Apply

  • Professionals aiming for a CBO role seeking to gain strategic insights and advanced business skills for leadership.
  • Current CBOs and senior executives looking to enhance their expertise with cutting-edge tools and innovative strategies.
  • Managers and directors across various functions wanting to integrate and optimise business operations for greater efficiency.
  • Business leaders, entrepreneurs, and those in transition searching for the knowledge to navigate and excel in today’s evolving market landscape.

Pedagogy

The programme emphasizes application and learning through case and discussion methods, encouraging participants to learn by actively engaging in assignments and projects. Simulations will play a crucial role in refining analytical skills, enabling participants to develop the ability to analyze problems from multifunctional perspectives. The culmination of the programme will be a Capstone Project, in which all the acquired knowledge will be applied to a real-life case scenario, integrating the various aspects of learning.

How to Apply

Step -1Register for the programme

Step - 2Pay the Application Fee

Step - 3Login to the Portal and complete your documentation

Step - 4Institute will respond to the Application

Step - 5Post the Offer Letter – Complete your 1st instalment and commence your batch

Payment of Fees

Fees

Application Fee INR 10,000 + GST
Programme Fee INR 3,85,000 + GST

Programme Fee and Campus Module Charges

Instalment 1
Payable at the time of Admission
INR 1,00,000 + GST
Instalment 2
INR 1,00,000 + GST
Instalment 3
INR 91,000 + GST
Instalment 4
INR 84,000 + GST
Total Fees
INR 3,85,000 + GST

Please note:

Additional GST (currently at 18%) will be applicable on all above amounts. Any additional payment due to change in any of the applicable govt. taxes during the tenure of the programme will have to be borne by the participants.

All fees (including application fee) are non-refundable.

Payment of all fees should be made in favour of Unified Collaboration Services LLP. VCNow is a brand owned by Unified Collaboration Services LLP

Loan Assistance

Loans from financial institutions are available for pursuing this programme. If you need assistance with availing a loan, connect with Programme Advisors on (+91) 7838442524 (9 am to 9 pm).

Methodology, Evaluation and 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.

The participants who will complete the programme successfully will be eligible for the Certificate of Completion & Executive Education Alumni status of IIM Indore. They will be required to apply separately along with the necessary fee to register their name. Current alumni membership plans are as follows:
• 2-year membership – INR 1000/- + applicable taxes,
• Lifetime membership – INR 10,000/- + applicable taxes

Benefits available to Executive Education Alumni:
1) Communication of brochures and newsletters from IIM Indore
2) Access to the IIM Indore Campus Library (onsite access only)
3) Official email ID of the institute
4) ID Card
Mere successful completion of the programme, application submission, and fee does not entitle a participant to be eligible for executive education alumni status. IIM Indore reserves the right to confer or withhold executive education alumni status.

IIM Indore reserves the right to modify the above conditions at its discretion at any time without notice.

Only the courts at Indore, India will have the territorial jurisdiction to try any disputes arising in respect of the Executive Alumni membership being granted.

About Institute

  • IIM Indore is among the top 5 IIMs in the country and among the top 100 MBA schools globally
  • Among 1% of MBA schools globally to be bestowed with the prestigious ‘triple crown’ from AMBA (UK), AACSB (USA), and EQUIS (European Union).
  • Ranked 3rd among IIMs for both Open and Customised Executive Education Programmes in the FT Executive Education Rankings 2024.

Programme Director

Professor Ranjeet Nambudiri
Dr. Ranjeet Nambudiri, a Professor in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management at IIM Indore, has helped various key roles, including Dean (Administration) and Dean (Programmes). With over 25 years of industry and academic experience, he completed his Doctoral Programme at IIM Ahmedabad. Recognized globally, he was nominated for the EIU Business Professor of the Year Award 2012 and received the “Best Teacher” award at IIM Indore in 2013. His co-authored paper earned the Outstanding Research Paper award at the Emerald Literati 2023 awards.

Dr. Ranjeet’s expertise lies in high-performance work systems, change management, and organizational restructuring. He has conducted 400+ training programmes for diverse audiences and authored cases and research papers published in top international journals. His consulting interests include leadership theory, diversity and inclusion, and firm performance.
Professor Prakriti Soral
Dr. Prakriti Soral is a faculty member in the area of Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management at the Indian Institute of Management Indore. She has her Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode. She teaches doctoral, graduate, and executive courses. Her teaching interests include Human Resource Management and Crisis Management. Her research interests include occupational stigma, identity work, coping, performance management, and knowledge hiding. She has published in several international journals of repute. Her doctoral thesis was shortlisted for the Relevant and Responsible Research Award at the European Academy of Management (EURAM) doctoral conference, held in Winterthur, Switzerland.

About the Program

VCNow, a flagship initiative by Unified Collaboration Services LLP, is dedicated to delivering high-quality executive education through strategic partnerships with top business schools such as IIMA, IIMC, IIML, IIMI, IIMN, SPJIMR, XLRI, and more. Our mission is to equip executives with the advanced knowledge and skills needed to excel in today’s dynamic business environment.
Our programmes encompass a wide range of technical and management domains, tailored to meet professional development goals. Delivered by esteemed faculty, our courses blend academic rigor with practical insights.

Key Highlights:
20000+ Executives Empowered
30 centres across India
Partners To Top B-Schools Nationwide
15 Years of Excellence

About VC Now & Assistance

About VCNow

VCNow, a flagship initiative by Unified Collaboration Services LLP, is dedicated to delivering high-quality executive education through strategic partnerships with top business schools such as IIMA, IIMC, IIML, IIMI, IIMN, SPJIMR, XLRI, and more. Our mission is to equip executives with the advanced knowledge and skills needed to excel in today’s dynamic business environment.

Our programmes encompass a wide range of technical and management domains, tailored to meet professional development goals. Delivered by esteemed faculty, our courses blend academic rigor with practical insights.

FAQs

Explain the pedagogy of this course.

The programme emphasizes application and learning through case and discussion methods, encouraging participants to learn by actively engaging in assignments and projects. Simulations will play a crucial role in refining analytical skills, enabling participants to develop the ability to analyze problems from multifunctional perspectives.The culmination of the programme will be a Capstone Project, in which all the acquired knowledge will be applied to a real-life case scenario, integrating the various aspects of learning.

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.

Could you tell me more about the Executive Alumni Status at IIM Indore?

Participants who successfully complete the programme will receive the prestigious status of Executive Education Alumni. To attain this status, they must submit a separate application along with the necessary registration fee. The benefits offered to Executive Education Alumni include:

  • Reception of brochures and newsletters from IIM Indore.
  • Access to the IIM Indore Campus Library (onsite access only).
  • Provision of an official email ID from the institute.
  • Issuance of an ID Card
  • More successful completion of the programme, submission of the application, and payment of the fee don’t automatically grant eligibility for the executive education alumni status. IIM Indore retains the right to confer the executive education alumni status.

Is there any fee that needs to be paid to register with IIM Indore executive education alumni?

Participants who have successfully completed the programme need to apply separately to register their names with the IIM Indore Executive Education Alumni. This registration requires a fee of INR 1000 + applicable taxes for a 2-year membership and INR 10,000 + applicable taxes for a Lifetime membership. Pleasenote that the one-time fee for the Executive Alumni Status, which is an add-on to the programme fee, is subject to revision based on the discretion of the IIM Indore management.

Explain the fee structure and the payment plan

FEES TOWARDS DEADLINE AMOUNT
Application fee At the time of acceptance of
the offer Letter of admission		 ₹ 10,000
Programme Fee
(1st Installment)		 Payable at the time of
admission (excluding GST)		 ₹ 1,00,000
Programme Fee(2nd Installment) Payable within 3 months of
admission (excluding GST)		 ₹ 1,00,000
Programme Fee (3rd Installment) Payable within 6 months of
admission (excluding GST)		 ₹ 91,000
Programme Fee (4th Installment) Payable within 9 months of
admission (excluding GST)		 ₹ 84,000
Total Fee (Exclusive of Application Fee & GST ) Rs. 3,85,000

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