Chief Operating Officer Programme, Batch 01 (COO-01)

Programme Contents

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.

Key Takeaways:

Gain a deep understanding of operational strategies and how to align them with broader business goals for enhanced efficiency and competitiveness.

Master the application of Lean Six Sigma, Total Quality Management (TQM), and other process improvement frameworks to drive operational excellence.

Develop expertise in leveraging digital technologies and data analytics to optimize operations and drive data-driven decision-making.

Acquire financial acumen necessary for operational leaders, focusing on budgeting, cost control, and financial analysis to support strategic decisions.

Enhance leadership skills to build and manage high-performing teams, fostering innovation and navigating the challenges of scaling operations sustainably.

Network Expansion: Participants will join a community of like-minded professionals and experts, expanding their professional network and opening up collaborative and career opportunities.

Duration & Number of Session Hours

Duration: 11 Months

Number of Hours: Approx. 126

On-campus module of 3 days duration: 12 sessions

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 the issues like faculty unavailability and gazetted holidays on the session days

Pedagogy

The pedagogy will be a judicious mix of lectures, async, case discussions, project work, term papers, and assignments etc.

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

A Diploma holder (10+2+3) or Bachelor’s Degree Graduate (10+2+3 or 10+2+4) from a recognised university or institution in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks and 8 years of professional work experience (excluding internships or training experiences).

How the Courses will be delivered:

Sessions 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 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.

Considering that the batch would be diverse, i.e., participants from different functional areas, the content of some of the courses would focus on developing an understanding of functional areas before exploring strategic dimensions of decision making.

The academic sessions will start from February 2025, Sessions will be held on every Sunday–

The normal timing of the sessions will be as follows:

First session:       – 9:00 am to 10:15 am(IST)

Second session:   – 10:30 am to 11:45 am(IST)

Or Third session    – 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm(IST) 

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

Total Fees and Payment Schedule*

* In case of participants paying fees via NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, or Cheque, DD will get a waiver of 1.5% (up to INR 6,600/-) on the Overall fees of INR 4,46,740/-.

* In case a participant profile is rejected by the Institute, 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.

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For more details contact: olpoffice@iimidr.ac.in

Tel.: 0731-2439739 / 0731-2439676

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.