• Duration
1 Year

• Batch
10 & 11

• Mode
Direct to Device

• Commencement Date
B-10: 3rd July, 2026
B-11: 5th July, 2026

• Application Closure Date
Closing Soon

• Session Timing
B-10: Fridays,
07:00 PM to 10:00 PM,
B-11: Sundays,
02:00 PM to 05:00 PM

Programme Overview

Become a visionary strategist, leading transformative change in top-quartile organizations. The Professional Certificate Programme in Strategic Management, offered by the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK), paves the way for you to champion strategic imperatives. Tailored for ambitious professionals, this programme empowers you to elevate your career and evolve into an all-encompassing leader, driving organizational excellence. The comprehensive curriculum equips emerging leaders with essential skills and knowledge to thrive in today’s dynamic business landscape. The programme helps the development of a strategic mindset, hone advanced business acumen, cultivate leadership skills, gain insights into diverse strategies, and master innovative approaches to navigate digital disruption.

Admission Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Graduates (10+2+3) or Diploma Holders (only 10+2+3) from a recognized university (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU/State Government/recognized international universities) in any discipline.

• By the programme commencement date, candidates should have more than 2 years of work experience.

Admission Criteria

• Selections will be based on candidates’ profiles and Statement of Purpose.

About IIM Kozhikode

Founded in 1997 with its flagship Post Graduate Programme (PGP), Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) has evolved into a leading institution in management education, distinguished by its growth, academic excellence, and innovation. The institute offers a comprehensive portfolio of programmes within the Doctoral Programme in Management (DPM), Post Graduate Programme (PGP), Executive Post Graduate Programme (EPGP), Bachelor’s in Management Studies (BMS), as well as a wide range of Management Development Programmes (MDP) and Faculty Development Programmes (FDP).

The institute established its satellite campus at Infopark, Kochi, in 2013, dedicated to executive education. It has since expanded its academic portfolio with contemporary offerings such as the one-year Post Graduate Programme in Business Leadership (2019), and two-year PGP in Finance (2020) and PGP in Liberal Studies & Management (2020), alongside distinctive doctoral pathways including the DPM (Practice Track) and DPM (Teaching Track). The institute is also home to IIMK LIVE (Laboratory for Innovation, Venturing and Entrepreneurship), a business incubation initiative supporting entrepreneurs, and the Indian Business Museum, the first of its kind in India.

IIMK holds global accreditations from EQUIS and AMBA and is a member of AACSB. Consistently ranked among the top management institutes in India and globally, IIMK is ranked 3rd in India in the Management category as per the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025. Internationally, it is ranked 69th in the Financial Times Master’s in Management Ranking 2025 and 76th in the Financial Times Executive Education Open Ranking 2025, along with 78th in the QS World University Rankings for Business & Management Studies 2026 and 53rd in the QS Online MBA Rankings 2026.

Over the past two decades, IIMK has delivered over 1,500 Management Development Programmes, training more than 55,000 participants from over 200 organizations, including several Fortune 500 companies, reinforcing its position as a leading global provider of executive education.

3rd Rank NIRF India Rankings, (Management) 2025

5th in India 76th in Global, Financial Times Open Enrolment Rankings 2025

6th in India 78th in QS World University Rankings Business & Management Studies 2026

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Learning Outcomes

Develop a strategic mindset and enhance critical thinking for effective decision-making.

Cultivate advanced business acumen to drive competitive advantage and sustainable growth.

Foster leadership skills to inspire and lead teams through strategic transformations.

Gain comprehensive insights into diverse strategies for local and global markets.

Equip participants with innovative approaches to navigate digital disruption and innovation.

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Note: IIM Kozhikode or Jaro Education do not guarantee or promise you a job or advancement in your existing position. Career Services is simply provided as a service to help you manage your career in a proactive manner. Jaro Education provides the Career Services described here. IIM Kozhikode is not involved in any way with the Career Services described above and offer no commitments.

Admission Process

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Eligibility of Applicant

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Application Submission

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Screening & Shortlisting

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Admission & Fee Payment

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Syllabus Breakdown

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• Introduction to Strategic Management

• Strategy as Integrator

• Vision, Mission and Values

• Organizational Aspirations

• Economics for Managers

• Prices and Individual Choice