Executive Programme in Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security for Organizations (EPAI&CSO)
Associate for Technical and Student Support: Jaro Education
Programme Overview
The Executive Programme in Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security for Organizations is a comprehensive training initiative tailored for non-technical professionals, engineers, IT project managers, and early-career IT professionals seeking to understand and combat the evolving cyber threats faced by organizations today. Through a multi-disciplinary approach, participants gain insights into artificial intelligence, digital transformation, machine learning, big data analytics, and cybersecurity fundamentals. The programme equips participants with practical skills in risk management, incident response, compliance, and leadership, fostering critical thinking and empowering career advancement in the dynamic field of cybersecurity. Engage in case studies to hone critical thinking skills and network with industry peers and experts. The programme empowers participants to navigate the intricate intersections of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, cultivating a deep understanding of how these technologies can be leveraged to bolster organizational defences against evolving cyber threats while driving innovation and resilience in today’s digital landscape.
Objectives
- Develop participants’ ability to critically evaluate AI techniques and solutions, considering factors such as performance, scalability, and ethical implications.
- Integrate knowledge from computer science, mathematics, and cognitive science for a comprehensive AI understanding.
- Cultivate awareness of ethical and societal impacts of AI development and deployment.
- Provide a multi-disciplinary approach to cyber security, fostering critical thinking on threats and vulnerabilities.
- Deepen understanding of network and system security technologies, such as firewalls and encryption.
- Proficiently respond to and investigate cyber incidents, including digital evidence collection and analysis.
- Understand legal frameworks and regulations governing cyber security for organizational compliance.
- Enable the application of learned concepts to real-world scenarios through hands-on exercises.
Programme USP
- Executive Execution Alumni Status- IIM Indore
- Certificate of Completion from IIM Indore
- 3 days On-campus Module
- Holistic Curriculum
- Interactive Online Learning
- Capstone Project
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the basics of Artificial Intelligence and its role in organizational Digital Transformation.
- Apply diverse AI algorithms for solving real-world challenges like classification and regression.
- Gain foundational knowledge of cyber threats and the cybersecurity landscape.
- Apply risk management methodologies to identify, assess, and mitigate cyber security risks.
- Deepen understanding of network and system security technologies, including firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
Programme Contents
- Programme ContentModule 1
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation
- Machine Learning and AI
- Big Data and Analytics
- Data Visualization
- Adaptation Issues in Organization
Module 2
- Introduction to Cyber Security: Issues and Challenges
- Introduction to Defensive and Offensive Cyber Security Landscape
- Security in the inter-connected world: Cloud, Mobile, IoT
- Incident Response and Digital Forensics
- Ethical Hacking
- Identity and Access Management (IAM) Concepts, IAM
- Layers and Technology
- Data Privacy, and Data Protection
- Overview of Cyber Crime
- Information Risk Management
- Information Security: Strategy and Policy
- Information Security Governance
- Designing Cyber Security Framework for an Organization
- Cyber Security Audit in Organizations
- Overview of Prevailing Cyber Law
*Courses are subject to change at IIM Indore’s discretion.
Duration & Number of Session Hours
Duration: 10 Months
Number of Hours: 100 Hours
Number of Sessions (75 Minutes each): 80 Sessions
Online Sessions: 68
On-Campus Module: 3 Days Duration (12 Sessions)
One or two sessions from some courses will become part of the on-campus orientation module. In case the on-campus module is not conducted, the same will be included in the total number of sessions.
*The programme duration may be slightly extended due to issues like faculty unavailability and gazetted holidays on the session days.
Pedagogy
The pedagogy will be a judicious mix of lectures, case discussions, project work, term papers, assignments, etc.
Eligibility
Diploma (10+2+3)/ Graduate / Post Graduate from Universities recognised by the Association of Indian Universities with minimum 50% marks in either Diploma or graduation or post-graduation (or its equivalent) with at least two years of work experience.
*Internships and Trainee experiences are not considered Full-time work experience
Attendance Criteria
Participants are expected to attend all sessions of a given course. However, Participants may take leave on account of emergencies, subject to the approval of the Programme Coordinator. However, 75% minimum attendance requirement would be considered for the final grading. For less than 75% attendance, grade cut as per the norms will be applied.
Evaluation Methodology
The performance of participants will be monitored on a continuous evaluation basis through quizzes, assignments, tests and examinations. The participant is required to score minimum marks/grades as decided by the Institute from time to time to complete the course.
Certification
Participants who successfully meet the evaluation criteria will receive the prestigious ‘Certificate of Completion’ from IIM Indore.
How the Courses will be Delivered:
The courses will be delivered through on-line mode using an appropriate technology synchronized platform. Lectures will be delivered through broadband based technology involving two-way audio and video communication. Sessions will be held once a week, generally on weekends. Participants can attend sessions directly from their desktop/laptop (Direct-2-device). The learners will be provided reading materials, etc. for each course. They may also interact with the concerned faculty through e-mails/ chat mode.
The academic sessions will be held on every Saturday.
The normal timing (IST) of the sessions will be as follows:
1st Session: 5.30 pm to 6.45 pm
2nd Session: 7.00 pm to 8.15 pm
The time gap between two consecutive sessions is to give the participants a break. On some days, the classes may extend beyond the mentioned time. In addition to attending interactive sessions, participants have to undertake online quizzes, assignments, and examinations.
Programme Activity Timelines
| Application Closure | 10th August 2024 |
| Date for Academic Orientation | 31st August 2024 |
Total Fees and Payment Schedule*
| Fee Structure and Instalment Pattern | Fee Breakup in INR |
| Registration Fee | 2,500/- + GST |
| Instalment 1(Payable at the time of admission) | 90,000/- + GST(3 days from the date of offer) |
| Instalment 2 (excluding GST) |
70,000/- + GST(15th November 2024) |
| Instalment 3 (excluding GST) |
67,500/- + GST(15th February 2025) |
| Total Fee (Excluding GST) | 2,30,000/- |
| Total Fee (Including GST @ 18%) | 2,71,400/- |
*The above fee does not include the Executive education alumni fee.
*Registration fee is non-refundable.
Executive Education Alumni Status
The participants who will complete the programme successfully will be eligible for the Executive Education Alumni status of IIM Indore. They will require 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.
For more details: Executive Alumni – IIM Indore
Please note that all the dates are subject to change.
For more details contact: olpoffice@iimidr.ac.in
Tel.: 0731-2439733
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Please note that IIM Indore reserves the right to change the programme design, format, number of sessions, certificate format, terms in the programme or can incorporate any such change deemed necessary by the institute without prior intimation.