Advance Programme in Corporate Strategy & Business Leadership (Batch 03)
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Programme Overview
The post-pandemic disruption is replacing VUCA with BANI, a new framework to define the current world and environment. In this fragile environment, a way to build sustainable business is by strategically defining identifying and adapting business to current trends and competition to build resilient organizations. Successful companies challenge their status quo by continuously trying to innovate and be ahead of the learning curve. lt pushes employees to think strategically and innovate to stay ahead of competition and Industry trends.
MAKE STRATEGY THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SUCCESS AND FAILURE
Programme Contents
Module 1: Set the direction of the business
- Corporate strategy
- Organic vs Inorganic growth
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- International Strategy
Module 2: Corporate entrepreneurship / Entrepreneurial Leadership
- 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
Module 3: Digital Transformation Value
- Acquisition valuation
- Leveraged buyouts
- Cross-border acquisitions
- Payment methods and risk management
- Corporate Governance / Board dynamics
- Social responsibility and the business environment
- Financial Report analysis
Module 4: How to become a transformational leader
- Introduction to Change Management
- Change and Organizational culture
- Managing resistance to change
- Change management strategies
- Role of leadership in Organizational Change
Module 5: Business & Leadership Communications
- Aligning Organizations Objectives Goals & Vision
- Identifying the Purpose, building the Passion
- Negotiations, conflict resolution, persuasion, argumentation
Module 6: Implementing Strategy in an Organization
- Balance Score Card
- Strategy Focused Organization
- BSC SFO implementation
Module 7: Application of Learning through a Cap Stone Project
Please Note: Modules/ topics are indicative only, and the suggested time and sequence may be dropped/ modified/adapted to fit the participant profile & amp; programme hours.
Duration & Number of Session Hours
Duration: 8 months
Number of Hours: Approx. 94 approx.
Number of Sessions (75 Minutes each): 75
Online: 63 sessions
On Campus: 12 Sessions
On-campus orientation module of three days duration:
3 residential days at the IIM Indore’s Indore Campus
One or two sessions from some of the courses will become part of the on-campus orientation module. In case the on-campus module is not conducted due to Covid situation, the same will be included in the total number of sessions.
*The programme duration may be slightly extended due to unavoidable situations.
Pedagogy
- Interactive Case & Discussion methods
- Hands-on assignments, projects, and simulations for applied learning and analytical process.
- Balancing theory and practice, enabling multi-dimensional programme analyses through immersive experiences.
Assessment
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.
Eligibility Criteria
Diploma (10+2+3)/ Graduate/ Postgraduate from Universities recognized by Association of Indian Universities with minimum 50% marks in either Diploma or graduation or post-graduation (or its equivalent) with at least Five years of post- graduate work experience.
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 a week, generally at weekends.
- Participants can attend sessions directly from their desktop/laptop (Direct-2-device).
Participants will be provided with 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 February 2024. Sessions will be held on Sundays. The timing of the sessions:
Sunday, First session : 9:00 am to 10:15 am
Sunday, Second session : 10:30 am to 11:45 am
Sunday, Third session : 12:00 pm to 1:15 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 must undertake online quizzes, assignments, and examinations.
Programme Activity Timelines
| Application Closure | 5th April 2025 |
| Estimated date for Academic Orientation | March 2025 |
| Tentative Programme End Date | November 2025 |
Total Fees and Payment Schedule*
Total Fees and Payment Schedule*
| Application Fees paid at time of applying * | 10,000 |
| Programme Fee (1st instalment) payable at the time of admission (excluding GST) | 68,000 |
| Program Fee (2nd Instalment) payable within
two months of admission (excluding GST) |
60,000 |
| Programme Fee (3rd Instalment) payable within four months of admission (excluding GST) | 50,000 |
| Total (exclusive of GST) | 1,88,000/- |
| Overall Fees (including GST @ 18%) | 2,21,840/- |
*In case a participant profile is rejected by the institute, INR 7000/- is refunded to the participant and INR 3000/- of registration fees is non-refundable
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
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 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 will have the territorial jurisdiction to try any disputes arising in respect of the Executive Alumni membership being granted.
Apply Now link – https://iimindore.vcrvcnow.in/APCSBL-03/student-reg/registration_lms.php
Webpage/brochure link – https://iimindore.vcnow.in/apcsbl/
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.