• Duration
8 Months

• Mode
Hybrid (Live Online with Campus Immersions)

• Commencement Date
15th November 2025

• Application Closure Date
Closed

• Session Timings
Weekends – Saturdays, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Admission Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

Registrations are based on academic and professional background, relevant work experience, and performance in the interview. Candidate profiles will be reviewed and shortlisted by the Programme Coordinators.

• Education: Graduation (preferably in Science/Engineering) from a recognized university

• Current Role: VP – Engineering/Technology, Technical Directors, Chief Architects, or equivalent senior positions

• Experience: 8 to 20 years of professional experience

• Career Aspiration: Senior managers from SMEs or large enterprises aiming to transition into CXO-level roles

• Budget Authority: Must manage a technology budget of INR 10 crore or more

Assessment

• Case study-based descriptive exam: 30%

• Group projects and presentations: 50%

• Individual assignments: 20%

About IIT Bombay, SJMSOM & Educational Outreach

IIT Bombay, established in 1958, is a premier institute known for excellence in technology, research, and innovation. To meet the growing demand for tech-driven leadership, the Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management (SJMSOM) was set up in 1995 to transform technology professionals into future-ready business leaders.

Through its Educational Outreach initiatives, IIT Bombay extends its world-class expertise to working professionals via cutting-edge executive and continuing education programmes—offered both on-campus and online. These programmes empower leaders across industries to navigate change, drive innovation, and contribute to India’s knowledge-based economy.

• #2 Rank Asian University Rankings Southern Asia (Top Universities) 2025

• #3 Rank NIRF India Rankings 2024 (Engineering Category)

Pedagogical Methodology

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Interactive Lectures and Presentations

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Hands-on Exercises

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Case Studies

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Learning Outcomes

Drive Tech Strategy: Align technology with business goals using strategic frameworks.

Enable Innovation: Build scalable, data-driven digital business models.

Lead Transformation: Digitize operations and integrate digital platforms enterprise-wide.

Leverage Emerging Tech: Apply AI, ML, blockchain, and cloud to solve real problems.

Make Informed Decisions: Use data and analytics to guide investments and priorities.

Lead with Impact: Strengthen leadership, communication, and stakeholder influence.

Manage Change: Drive resilience and agility in tech-led environments.

Admission Process

• 1
Eligibility of Applicant

• 2
Application Submission

• 3
Screening & Shortlisting

• 4
Admission & Fee Payment

• 5
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Syllabus Breakdown

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• CTO Role, Mindset & Evolving Landscape

• The CTO in Boardrooms: Influence, Negotiation, and Stakeholder Management

• Aligning Technology with Business Strategy & Goals

• Digital Strategy, Product Management, and Innovation

• Financial Acumen for CTOs: Budgeting, ROI, Tech Valuation

• Tech-enabled Operations & Supply Chains

• Go-to-Market and Customer-centric Technology Strategies

• Legacy Modernization & Tech Debt Management

Note: The list of modules provided is subject to change and may be updated or revised based on the discretion of the professors or instructors.

• Tech-Driven Business Model Innovation

• Core Trends: AI/ML, Data Science, Generative AI

• IoT, Blockchain, Cloud & Edge Computing

• Cybersecurity Fundamentals & Board-Level Risk

• Data Modernization and Monetization Models

• Digital Transformation of Traditional Business

Note: The list of modules provided is subject to change and may be updated or revised based on the discretion of the professors or instructors.

• Foundations and Use Cases of Generative AI (LLMs, Diffusion, Transformers)

• Responsible AI: Ethics, Governance, and Bias Mitigation

• AI/ML Infrastructure, Scaling, and Operations (MLOps)

• AI for Product Innovation and New Business Models

• Analytics for Executive Decision Making

• AI-Driven Decision Support Systems

Note: The list of modules provided is subject to change and may be updated or revised based on the discretion of the professors or instructors.

• Managing IT & Business Strategy Alignment

• Technology Portfolio & Investment Management

• Vendor & Ecosystem Strategy

• Managing IT Projects (Agile, Hybrid, DevOps)

• Digitisation of the Value Chain

• Creating a Future-Proof Tech Roadmap

Note: The list of modules provided is subject to change and may be updated or revised based on the discretion of the professors or instructors.

• Building and Coaching High-Performance Tech Teams

• Leading Tech Culture, Inclusion & Diversity

• Orchestrating Organizational Change

• Strategic Talent Management (Hiring, Retention, Upskilling)

• IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Note: The list of modules provided is subject to change and may be updated or revised based on the discretion of the professors or instructors.

Programme Fee Details

Application Fee
INR 2,000/- + GST (Non-refundable and included in the overall programme fee)

Total Programme Fee*
INR 2,80,000/- + GST (Inclusive of application fee)

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Certificate of Completion/Participation from Educational Outreach, IIT Bombay.

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