Offered by Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
A 12-month IIM Calcutta executive programme (live online with two campus immersions) that equips senior and mid-career leaders with strategic tools—innovation, organisational design and ecosystem orchestration—to lead scalable, sustainable growth.
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
The programme is a 12-month executive learning journey that combines live online sessions with two mandatory campus immersions to develop strategic leadership for growth. It focuses on strategy, organisational design, innovation and inter‑firm cooperation so leaders can design resilient organisations and translate strategy into measurable outcomes.
Learning is delivered through live classes, case studies, simulations, faculty-guided project work and weekly assignments. Participants engage with applied projects and guest lectures from industry to connect theory with real organisational challenges and ecosystem-level growth.
Key highlights and core differentiators that set this program apart.
Holistic focus on hard and soft aspects of growth (strategy, governance, identity)
Live online delivery with two immersive campus visits at IIM Calcutta (5-day and 3-day)
Certificate of Completion with IIM Calcutta Executive Education Alumni status
Experiential learning via case studies, simulations and a faculty-guided live project
Industry integration through guest lectures and practitioner insights
Core capabilities, strategic skills, and managerial frameworks you will acquire.
Essential delivery mode, timeline, and candidate eligibility at a glance.
Comprehensive breakdown of course modules, masterclasses, and hands-on projects.
Analytical clarity to chart a growth path
Linking growth and profitability
Business model innovation as growth driver
Non-linear growth in platforms
Anticipating and dealing with conflicts and cooperation in growth path
Organising to leverage innovation
Organisation designing for implementing growth and scaling
Designs for building agility for a VUCA world
Sourcing, evaluating, and scaling new ideas in organisations
Locating, creating, managing, and supporting the innovator in the organisation
Ambidexterity and dynamic capabilities
Managing competitive and cooperative relations in value chains
Managing inter-firm relations
Managing alliances and joint ventures
Competing to set industry standards (standard races)
Governing ecosystem for orchestrating growth along preferred paths
Negotiating and managing stakeholder expectations, managing trade-offs between the long and the short-term expectations
Building capabilities inside organisations and in ecosystem partners, building and managing organisational identities
Business transformation strategy and turnaround management
Design thinking and product value creation
Format, class schedules, campus immersion details, and evaluation criteria.
Saturday · 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM · Weekly · IST
Experience collaborative learning and reflection through two on-campus modules at IIM Calcutta.
You will attend two campus immersions—one at the beginning and another near the end of the programme. These visits, lasting five and three days respectively, are designed to deepen your learning through face-to-face interaction, reflection, and collaboration with peers and faculty.
Campus attendance is mandatory to complete the programme. However, sessions will shift online if travel is restricted due to health or policy advisories. In such cases, the academic content and delivery remain fully integrated into the programme schedule without interruption.
Note - A minimum of 75% attendance is a prerequisite for the successful completion of the programme. Participants with less than 75% attendance will not be permitted to appear for the exams
Eligibility criteria, work experience requirements, and admission steps.
Graduates gain official alumni recognition and lifetime networking privileges.
Key application deadlines, batch commencement dates, and intake schedules.
| Application Deadline | 1 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Program Start Date | 16 January 2027 |
Tuition fees, flexible installment schedules, and available financing options.
| Fee or instalment | Amount | Due date / terms | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processing Fee (Collected at the time of application) | ₹20,000 | At time of application | Contains ₹12,000 towards Registration Fee and ₹8,000 towards total course fees; refundable if profile rejected subject to ₹2,500 deduction |
| Total Course Fee (Including Processing Fee) | ₹5,55,500 | — | GST applicable extra; payable to Times Edutech and Events Limited (TEEL) |
| Instalment I | ₹1,30,500 | Within one week of offer rollout | *GST will be added as applicable |
| Instalment II | ₹1,35,000 | 6-3-2027 | — |
| Instalment III | ₹1,35,000 | 6-5-2027 | — |
| Instalment IV | ₹1,35,000 | 6-7-2027 | — |
Common queries about the program, admissions, curriculum, and policies.
The IIM Calcutta growth strategies for business leaders programme is a 12-month course. It includes live online sessions, two campus immersions, and weekly assignments, all focused on equipping professionals with long-term perspectives in executing a sustainable business growth strategy course.
To enrol in this growth strategy course, you must hold a graduation or post graduation degree with at least 50% marks and have 10 years of post-qualification work experience. Internships and training roles are not considered for eligibility.
The total course fee for this business growth strategy certification is ₹5,55,500 plus applicable taxes. A processing fee is also applicable at the time of application, which may be partially refundable in case of rejection.
The growth strategy certification is delivered in a live, interactive format via a Direct-to-Device platform. Learners attend live classes, participate in discussions, and complete assignments weekly, ensuring a structured and engaging learning experience.
The IIM Calcutta growth strategies for business leaders programme is best suited for senior professionals, mid-level managers, and profit centre heads aiming to lead strategic transformation and long-term growth in their organisations.
Yes, this business growth strategy course includes two mandatory campus immersions at IIM Calcutta—one visit in the 1st quarter of the programme and the second towards the end of the programme, each lasting a few days for in-person engagement.
Yes, successful completion of the growth strategy course earns you a Certificate of Completion from IIM Calcutta, along with Executive Education Alumni status.
This growth strategy certification uses case studies, simulations, real-world projects, and guest lectures. Weekly assignments and faculty-guided work reinforce concepts and help apply insights in practical business growth situations.
The IIM Calcutta growth strategies for business leaders programme combines a strong academic foundation with practical leadership tools. It focuses on managing innovation, ecosystems, and organisational design to enable long-term, scalable growth in competitive industries.
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About the primary institute
The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta) is India's oldest IIM and an Institute of National Importance known for rigorous management education, research and industry engagement. Established in 1961 in collaboration with MIT Sloan, the Ford Foundation, the Government of West Bengal and Indian industry, the institute offers flagship postgraduate, doctoral and a wide portfolio of executive programmes and long-format management courses.
IIM Calcutta combines strong academic scholarship and case-based pedagogy with extensive corporate linkages and global partnerships. The Joka campus — a landscaped, residential campus on the outskirts of Kolkata — houses advanced research centres, a Financial Research & Trading Lab, a large library collection and dedicated executive facilities, supporting both immersive residential programmes and modular executive formats.