In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, honing strategic management skills is imperative for sustained success. These skills serve as the linchpin for leaders navigating technological disruptions and global competition, providing them with the agility to adapt swiftly and capitalise on emerging opportunities. As industries undergo rapid transformations, strategic leaders are not merely planners but adaptable visionaries who steer their organisations through complexities and uncertainties.
Programme Overview
The Advanced Strategic Management Programme (ASMP) is a meticulously crafted, year-long, full-time programme presented by Emeritus in collaboration with the prestigious Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode (IIMK). Tailored for seasoned executives who play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their organisations, the ASMP stands out in a landscape where traditional strategic planning is yielding to disruptors and visionary leaders. Guided by Prof M. K. Nandakumar and a distinguished faculty team, the programme delves into fundamental strategy concepts, decision-making, future business models, and leadership.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Advanced Strategic Management Programme (ASMP), participants will:
– Analyse financial and economic statements for informed decision-making.
– Gain insights into effective growth strategies.
– Develop a strategic mindset to diagnose organisational problems and make recommendations.
– Enhance leadership skills through data-driven problem-solving.
– Understand strategic management processes and functional strategies.
– Make strategic decisions at various business levels using various tools and frameworks.
Benefits of the Programme
This programme is designed for every professional who is looking to enhance his/her strategic management skills. It provides a structured and in-depth curriculum that covers a wide range of topics related to strategic analysis, decision-making, leadership, and change management. Professionals opting for ASMP can benefit from live online video lectures, peer feedback assignments, a capstone project, case studies, and simulations, collectively creating a dynamic and interactive learning experience. Successful graduates of the ASMP earn the prestigious IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni Status, which provides them with access to a valuable network of professionals and alumni, enhancing their career prospects and opportunities for collaboration.
Who Should Apply
This specialised strategy programme is tailored for professionals keen on honing their strategic acumen. It’s an ideal platform for senior and mid-level professionals aspiring to cultivate a strategic mindset and transition into impactful strategic leadership roles steering corporate strategies to success.
Eligibility Criteria
Open to graduates (10+2+3) or diploma holders (only 10+2+3) from recognised universities. Applicants should have a minimum of 7+ years of work experience (post-graduation) or 5+ years of work experience post completing their postgraduate degree. Embark on a transformative journey with the ASMP, where strategic management is not just learned but mastered.
About IIM Kozhikode
Started in 1997 with its Post Graduate Programme (PGP), the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) is on a high growth trajectory today, offering the widest range of academic programmes in the field of management education. IIMK is ranked 3rd as per NIRF India Rankings 2023: Management. The institute also features regularly among top global institutes for its flagship MBA (PGP) and EMBA programme (EPGP) in QS World University Rankings. The Institute has leapfrogged 100 spots to be placed in the Top 251-300 Institutes in Business and Management Studies globally, as per the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023. It is also Ranked No.5 in India as per FT Rankings 2023 for Open MDP and MIM. IIM Kozhikode is globally accredited by EQUIS (EFMD) and AMBA (UK).
About the Program Director
Dr. M.K. Nandakumar is a Professor at the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK). He is an Associate Editor of the Journal of Social Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics, the Environment & Responsibility. He is also an editorial board member of the Journal of International Management, a member of the Peer Review College of the British Academy of Management (BAM), and the Co-Track Chair of the Strategy as Practice Track of the BAM. His papers have been published in leading journals such as R&D Management, Journal of International Management, Journal of Business Research, Long Range Planning, Asia Pacific Journal of Management, International Studies of Management and Organization, Management Decision, and more. During his executive development programs, Dr. Nandakumar has trained thousands of managers and executives from leading organizations. His flagship management program, entitled Professional Certificate Programme in Advanced Strategic Management, attracts many managers every year. He has supervised many Ph.D. students to successful completion.
About Emeritus
IIM Kozhikode is collaborating with online education provider Emeritus to offer a portfolio of high-impact online programmes. Working with Emeritus gives IIM Kozhikode the advantage of broadening its access beyond its on-campus offerings in a collaborative and engaging format that stays true to the quality of IIM Kozhikode. Emeritus’ approach to learning is built on a cohort-based design to maximize peer-to-peer sharing and includes video lectures with world-class faculty and hands-on project-based learning. More than 250,000 students from over 160 countries have benefitted professionally from Emeritus courses.
Courtesy : The Indian Express
