Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK)

Certificate Programme in Management of Social Initiatives Batch 002

The Certificate Programme in Management of Social Initiatives aims to cultivate individuals who can drive positive change. It provides a foundational understanding of three core aspects of social initiatives: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Not-For-Profit Ventures, and Social Entrepreneurship.

Program Overview

Effectively managing the social economy demands individuals equipped with a deep understanding of the social ecosystem. IIM Kozhikode's Certificate Programme in Management of Social Initiatives (Batch 002) strives to empower individuals as drivers of meaningful social transformation. This program imparts a robust conceptual framework in three vital facets of social initiatives, encompassing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Not-For-Profit Ventures, and Social Entrepreneurship.

Course Content

  • Understanding Self and Identity

  • Being an Impact Champion: Articulating a Personal Mission Statement

  • Society and Development: Human Development Challenges

  • Sustainability and Environment: Incorporating Triple Bottom Line

  • Social Change through Collective Action: Community-based Organizations

  • Organization Form and Operating Approaches

  • NGOs – Setting up and Management

  • Charity/Philanthropy

  • Corporate Social Innovation-CSI

  • Corporate Social Responsibility-CSR - Introduction and Benefits

  • Components of CSR & Section 135- Head covered- How companies can spend their CSR funds

  • Tracking and reporting of CSR projects

  • Social Impact Assessment

  • Understanding the Ecosystem, Stakeholders

  • Social Venture Opportunities: Analyzing the Problem and Developing Solutions

  • Project Planning and Management

  • Monitoring and Control

  • Stakeholder Management and Documentation

  • Technology, Innovation and Public Policy

  • E-Governance, Strategic Foresight and Futures Thinking

  • Participant Presentations – Video case studies

  • Managing and leading social change

  • Social entrepreneurship 1- Introduction, meaning, importance, scope, future

  • Social entrepreneurship 2- Challenges & Options

  • Social entrepreneurship 3- Performance measurement issues

  • Funding sources for social enterprises and approaches

  • Incubation and Support

  • Design and implementation of PPPs

  • What is ESG Framework and how it works

  • ESG reporting

  • Leadership & Ethics for Public Policy Makers

  • Public Policy Issues in A Globalized world & Policy Evaluation

  • Policy Evaluation: Monitoring Techniques, Analytics tools Cost-benefit Analysis and Problems

  • Evaluation & Impact Assessment Models and Analytics Matrix - 1

  • Evaluation & Impact Assessment Models and Analytics Matrix- 2

  • Participants presentations of Integrated Report, Feedback & way forward

  • Participants presentations of Integrated Report, Feedback & way forward

  • Participants presentations of Integrated Report, Feedback & way forward

  • Participants presentations of Integrated Report, Feedback & way forward

Course Details

Mode of Study

Self-paced Online

Class schedule

Sundays 03:30 pm to 06:30 pm

Duration of the Program

11 Months

Who this program is for?

The program is well-suited for individuals working within social development organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), philanthropic institutions, and trusts.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Diploma (10+2+3), or Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (10+2+3 or 10+2+4), or Integrated Master’s Degree (10+2+5) or equivalent, from a recognised university (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU) in any discipline

  • Minimum THREE years of work experience* after completion of qualifying education

  • *Internships and training experiences will not be considered as part of full-time work experience

Selection Criteria

Participants from corporate nominations and retail applications will be selected based on their overall profile and credentials at the sole discretion of IIM Kozhikode.

Does this program comes with Alumni Status?

Yes

Important Dates

Application Deadline 1st Oct 2023
Program Start Date 15th Oct 2023

Fees Details

Program Fees INR 2,65,000

Fees Notes

*Taxes will be additional as applicable. All fees will be collected by BCCL. This is with reference to the refund of the processing fee. Please note that the Processing Fee shall not be refunded in the following circumstances: In case the candidate rejects the offer issued by the Institute; and In case the application is rejected due to submission of incomplete documents and/or providing incomplete information and/or eligibility criteria not fulfilled.

Certificate Details

  • Participants who successfully meet the evaluation criteria and satisfy the requisite attendance criteria, will be awarded a ‘Certificate of Completion’.

  • Participants who are unable to clear the evaluation criteria but have the requisite attendance will be awarded a ‘Certificate of Participation’.

  • Successful participants will also be accorded IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni status.

  • Disclaimer: All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of IIM Kozhikode

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Key points about this program.

  • Contemporary 11-month programme in management of social initiatives and social entrepreneurship

  • Capstone project to demonstrate learning pathway experience and outcomes

  • Conceptual grounding in social initiatives and self-discovery as agents of social change

  • IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni status
Apply By: 1st Oct 2023
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About the Institute

The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) is a renowned management institute that offers postgraduate, executive, and doctoral programs in management. It was founded in 1997 with the aim of providing students with a strong foundation in business and management theory, as well as practical skills through experiential and case-based learning. IIMK's executive education programs are designed for working professionals. The programs offer courses in various areas, including finance, marketing, strategy, operations, and leadership, and are delivered by experienced faculty members and industry experts. The executive programs provide a mix of online and classroom learning to help participants stay up-to-date with the latest management practices.

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