Global Leadership Development Programme For Entrepreneurs (In collaboration with Adam Smith Business School (University of Glasgow), Scotland, UK)
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Programme Overview
This certificate programme is aimed at providing participants an exposure to the latest management practices aimed at enabling global growth opportunities for Entrepreneurs.
Learning Objectives
The specific learning objectives of the programme include:
- Develop entrepreneurial capabilities to make informed decisions and lead the organization through the unique set of challenges faced by them.
- Identify and develop growth strategies for entrepreneurs including global expansion strategies.
- Develop digitalization capabilities to transform the organization and its practices. These digitization techniques include digital marketing, technology-based business models, e-commerce, digital leadership, digital supply chain management etc.
- Understand global best practices in terms of financial management and profitability to ensure sustainable growth of businesses.
- Develop leadership capabilities to manage the workforce effectively and professionally for entrepreneurs.
- Develop a global perspective by interacting with international faculty and entrepreneurship domain from India and the UK.
Programme USP
- Global exposure with international
- Exclusive focus on
- Leadership and innovation-driven
- Insights from world-class faculty and
- Networking with diverse global
- Action-oriented learning with real-world
- Exposure to international best practices and
Programme Contents
Module 1:
Module 2:
Module 3:
Module 4:
Module 5:
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Note: Medium of instruction: English, Modules/ topics are indicative only, and the suggested time and sequence may be dropped/ modified/adapted to fit the participant profile & programme hours.
Duration & Number of Session Hours
Duration: 08-09 Months
Number of Hours: Approx: 100 Hours
Number of Sessions – 89 Sessions
On-campus
IIM Indore (75 minutes) – 24 Sessions
Adam Smith Business School (University of Glasgow) (60 Minutes) – 29 Sessions
Online
IIM Indore (75 minutes) Online – 20 Sessions
Adam Smith Business School (University of Glasgow) (60 Minutes) – 16 Sessions
*The programme duration may be slightly extended due to the issues like faculty unavailability and gazetted holidays on the session days.
Pedagogy
The pedagogy will be a judicious mix of Conceptual Teaching, Case Studies, Hands-on Activities, Real-World Examples and Discussions.
- Learn practical methods to transform your business through management and technology
- Create a comprehensive executable three-year business plan
- Understand your role within the context of entrepreneurs
The objective of learning sessions is to bring to life management of various aspects of entrepreneurs functions, through conceptual understanding, experience sharing and dialogue of students, application of concepts, frameworks, tool kits, through interactive sessions.
Assessment
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
Successful Completion Certificate by IIM Indore in a valedictory ceremony to be held on the campus.
* Sample certificate is indicative. The Institute reserves the right to revise it.
**The Completion certificate will only be awarded to participants who complete the programme evaluation and attendance criteria.
Eligibility Criteria
- Diploma (10+2+3)/ Graduate / Post Graduate from Universities recognized by the Association of Indian Universities with minimum 50% marks in either diploma, graduation, or post-graduation (or its equivalent)
- Minimum 2 years of work experience is required post completion of qualifying education.
How the Courses will be delivered:
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 in a week, generally on weekends. Participants can attend sessions directly from their desktop/laptop (Direct-2-device). Participants 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 start from January 2026.
The normal timing of the sessions will be as follows:
Module 1 & 5: On-campus session at IIM Indore will be held from 09:00 am to 05:15 pm (75 minutes each)
Module 2 & 4: Online session will be held on every Sunday
IIM Indore – First Session: 16:00 to 17:15 (IST)
Second Session: 17:30 to 18:45 (IST)
*University of Glasgow – First Session: 16:00 to 17:00 (IST)
Second Session: 17:15 to 18:15 (IST)
Module 3: Sessions will be held at Adam Smith Business School (University of Glasgow).
*Online session timing by Adam Smith Business School (University of Glasgow) are subject to change, and every session will be 60 minutes.
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.
The programme will be conducted in a span of 8-9 months.
- Module 1 – 3 days at IIM Indore (On-campus) Residential
- Module 2- 4 month Online Live Classes delivered by IIMI and Adam Smith Business School (University of Glasgow)
- Module 3 – 5 days at Adam Smith Business School (University of Glasgow)
- Module 4- 1 month Online Live Classes delivered by IIMI and Adam Smith Business School (University of Glasgow)
- Module 5- 3 days at IIM Indore
The participants will be required to visit IIM Indore campus in Indore during the module 1 and 5 of the programme engaging with highly immersive classroom discussion led by IIM Indore faculty.
Participants will be given the opportunity to interact with entrepreneurs through the IIM Indore network and the Adam Smith Business School (University of Glasgow).
The participants will be required to visit the Adam Smith Business School (University of Glasgow) for module 3 of the programme. The participants will be exposed to leading faculty and entrepreneurs from the UK*.
During modules 2 and 4 of the programme, participants will be required to attend online classes from both IIM Indore and the Adam Smith Business School. These sessions will be delivered in an asynchronous/synchronous mode. Apart from classes, the major emphasis of these two stages is the independent project that participants will complete.
Boarding and Living expenses included in the Fees, Travel / Visa / Medical fees are not included in programme Fees
Programme Activity Timelines
| Application Closure | January 2026 |
| Estimated date for Academic Orientation | January 2026 |
| Tentative Programme End Date | September 2026 |
Total Fees and Payment Schedule*
| Particulars | Amount INR |
| Registration Fee/Application Fee | 20,000 |
| 1st Instalment payable at the time of admission (excluding GST) | 1,50,000 |
| 2nd Instalment – 10th March 2026 (excluding GST) | 1,50,000 |
| 3rd Instalment- 10th May 2026 (excluding GST) | 1,50,000 |
| 4th Instalment- 10th July 2026 (excluding GST) | 1,30,000 |
| Total Fee (Excluding GST 18%) | 6,00,000 |
| Overall, Fees (Including GST 18%) | 7,08,000 |
* In case a participant profile is rejected by Institute, INR 17,500/- is refunded to participant and INR 2,500/- of the application fee is non-refundable
*Exact Dates will be notified later.
Student Privileges
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.
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 contact: mdpoffice@iimidr.ac.in
Tel.: 0731-2439751
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.