For a large number of Fortune 500 companies, Senior management and the professionals in CXO roles are often tasked with mapping the corporate strategy of the firm. For the lucrative remuneration that these positions draw, it is imperative that they have a vision which is cognizant of the as-is resource structure of the company and the desired future state in order to achieve the long term goals.
This Certificate in Advanced Strategic Management Programme is India’s benchmark educational experience that brings the art of strategy formulation with sound economics know-how to the fore. the students learn managerial economics to its very core with an aim to perfect functional strategies. The classes are online with a special on-campus module reserved for the end.
Competitive advantage creation and monitoring is taught as a separate module, while another segment consists of the exciting arena of corporate diversification strategies. The participants get to immerse in the ever so debated Corporate governance matters and the wide array of solutions that it brings to the fore.
The tuition fee for the Certificate in Advanced Strategic Management Programme is as follows:
Programme Fee: INR 2,50,000 + GST
Instalments
Instalment Amount in INR
Booking Amount
INR 25,000 + GST
Instalment 1
INR 38,000 + GST
Instalment 2
INR 1,00,000 + GST
Instalment 3
INR 62,000 + GST
Instalment 4
INR 25,000 + GST
Note: GST (currently @ 18%) will be charged
Application Fee Details
Instalments
Application Fee in INR
Round 1
INR 2,000 + GST
Round 2
INR 2,500 + GST
Round 3
INR 3,000 + GST
Round 4
INR 3,000 + GST
Eligibility Criteria
Work experience
It is recommended that graduates have finished 7 years of professional paid work experience while the same for Postgraduates is kept at 5 years
Education
Graduates and above may apply
What you will learn
Leadership
The following is a list of key takeaways from this course:
Apply the Financial fundamentals to success in Strategic consulting assignments
Master the founding principles of Cash flow analysis and its relevance in International trade
Become proficient in deeming Capital expenses fit or otherwise given the nexus of profits to be made based on that decision
Manage Working Capital within the complex value chain of the organization with its vendors and clients
Recognize that a strategy aimed at achieving a goal as a subset of one function of the organization should be scrutinized with respect to the capabilities and achievements of that function only. In other words, an operations strategy evaluation should have nothing to lose if the brand marketing goes into a downward spiral
Utilize the organization’s current capabilities to its optimum performance to demonstrate impressive utilization numbers to the stakeholders
Gain a deep understanding of recognizing the firm’s true value across its functions and clearly map out the delta to be bridged in order to gain a competitive advantage
Learn the basic framework associated with a successful international strategy and the choice of territorial businesses, both small and medium
Clearly master the nuances associated with Strategic alliances as they almost always have very high stakes involved across a plethora of functions for all the parties involved
Equip yourself with real-life strategy lead roles by immersing in a unique case simulation setup with fellow peers
Evaluate Corporate governance footprints set forth with the insights unfolded by appropriate Analytics measures in cross-functional deployment
Collate and draw synergies from the company’s work culture, its corporate structure, and the corresponding risks it presents to the long term growth
Acknowledge the role of Change Management in consulting assignments
Inculcate a strong sense of Design thinking along with its contribution to the organizational strategy
Experience the exclusive on-campus module of this program to undertake strategy simulation and engage in case discussions on strategic decision making
Professionals making the most of this Advanced Strategic Management are those who want to step-up their professional prowess in designing Corporate Strategy for large multinational companies. Those looking to immerse in a formal educational environment around subjects related to competitive advantages and the strategies to put them into effect will find this course particularly useful. Thus, professionals at the following career points in their life are likely to gain the most:
Senior Management consultants and engagement managers seeking to expand their client base in the Strategy consulting vertical
Professionals from the C-suite segment-leading their respective business functions, looking to stay abreast with updated corporate strategy
Small business owners and startups who want to get accustomed to industry best practices in strategic management in order to scale their businesses
Professionals eyeing the Corporate governance roles and thereby needing formal upskilling in how the daily affairs function in corporate systems
Admission Details
The admission steps for the Certificate in Advanced Strategic Management Programme are:
Enrolment
Please follow the instructions on the course page to apply for the program. The “Apply Now” link will be activated for courses for which the commencement date has been finalized.
Application portal
Please make a selection of your preferred email address. We recommend that the email address you choose have access on your mobile device as well in order to receive timely updates regarding the course progression. A standard OTP process would follow wherein the said email address would get verified.
Once the formalities are done, please provide your academic history by way of questions asked on the application portal as well as your employment channels. Please note that there is an optional SOP section that you may fill for strengthening your qualification chances.
Payment
The tuition fee is payable in full at the last step of this process to gain access to the course.
Application Details
The application form is embedded online and follows the structure defined in the above section.
The Syllabus
Introduction to Strategy - Past-Present-Future
Strategic Consulting and Strategic Planning
Foundations of Strategy Formulation
Planned vs Emergent Strategy
Environmental Uncertainty and Strategic Planning
Scenario Planning
Industry Analysis
Measuring and Reporting Financial Position and Financial Performance
Cash Flow Analysis
Analysing and Interpreting Financial Statements
An overview of Management Accounting
Making Capital Investment Decisions
Managing Working Capital
The Critical Concepts of Economics
Fundamentals of Supply and Demand
Economics of Uncertainty
Capital, Interest, and Profits
International Trade
An Overview of Macroeconomics
Economic Growth
Operations Strategy
Marketing Strategy
Human Resources Strategy
Firm Resources and capabilities
Value Creation and Value Chain
Competitive Advantage
Competitive Strategy
Business Strategy in a Globalised Digital & Highly
Regulated World
Corporate Diversification Strategy
Achieving Growth through Acquisitions
Making Strategic Alliances Work
Internationalisation Strategies
Balanced Scorecard
Strategy Implementation using Analytics
Strategy and Organisational Structure
Strategy and Organisational Culture
Strategy and Organisational Communication
Implementation Risks & Mitigation
Business Models of the Future
Digital Transformation Strategies
Design Thinking and its Application in Organisational Strategy
Strategic Leadership and Change Management
Leading High-performance Teams
Leading organisations into a new paradigm/ growth strategies
Leadership inspired by Indian culture (Bhagavad Geeta and Indian Mythology)
Corporate Governance
Corporate Entrepreneurship
Why Design? : Introduction to Design Thinking Philosophy
Deep Dive to Understand the Use Contexts
Exploring Possible Solutions: Design Thinking Processes & Tool Kits
Strategy Simulation
Capstone Project Presentations
Instructors
IIM Kozhikode Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
1: Can this course be undertaken while I finish my graduation?
This course is suitable for candidates with over 7 years of work experience after their graduation. Thus, it is not suitable to be undertaken without meeting that requirement.
2: Do you have study centers in cities where classes are held?
This program is delivered online and thus doesn’t need its participants to travel to study-centers.
3: Does this program open international employment options?
The learnings from the Advanced Strategic Management program can be applied to international companies as well. However, we don’t have a placement cell for this course.
4: Will I get a GST invoice with my GST details?
Yes, please reach out to us on the phone number mentioned or the email address with a request to receive a GST invoice. The corresponding department will revert with the required documents in order for us to do the needful.
5: What are the recommended system requirements for this course?
The following system configuration is recommended:
A Dual core 2 GHz or better Processor (Intel Core i3/i5)
In-built Webcam
Built-in, USB, or Wireless Speakers and Microphone
4 GB or higher DDR3 RAM
Operating System: MacOS 10.7 or Windows 8
6: Where can I find out more about the course directors?
Dr. Nandakumar is the Associate Professor for Strategic Management.