Offered by Indian Institute of Management Indore
An 11‑month live executive programme (Direct‑to‑Device) for senior operations leaders and aspiring COOs that combines predictive analytics, digital transformation and financial risk intelligence with a 3‑day campus immersion to build strategic operational leadership.
Indian Institute of Management Indore
IIM Indore’s Chief Operating Officer Programme is a focused 11‑month Executive Education programme designed for senior operations leaders and executives preparing for the COO role. It combines rigorous, case‑based learning with industry masterclasses to develop strategic operational capabilities across supply chain resilience, digital transformation and financial risk intelligence.
Delivered through weekly live Sunday sessions on a Direct‑to‑Device interactive platform and anchored by a three‑day on‑campus immersion at IIM Indore, the programme balances flexible delivery for working executives with an intensive residency that strengthens peer networks and faculty access. Faculty from IIM Indore and practising COOs lead masterclasses and simulations to ensure practical application.
Participants graduate with operational frameworks for Lean Six Sigma and TQM, predictive analytics and BI skills for decision making, and leadership capabilities required for enterprise‑wide change and boardroom influence.
Key highlights and core differentiators that set this program apart.
IIM Indore Executive Education Alumni status (option to register after programme completion)
Live Online delivery with Direct‑to‑Device platform (101 live Sunday sessions — 126 hours)
3‑day on‑campus immersion at IIM Indore
Five industry Masterclasses and hands‑on Beer Game simulation
OPTIMUM 9‑course tracked curriculum designed for COO readiness
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.
Introduction to Operations Management
Process Flow Analysis I & II
Process KPIs
Assembly Line Operations
Process Improvement Strategies
Quality Management (Handling Six Sigma) I & II
Lean Toyota Production System KAIZEN
Introduction to Project Management
Project Scheduling
Project Management & Control
Resource Planning on Projects
Time Cost Trade-off
Introduction to Supply Chain
Managing Inventory Flows I & II
Advanced logistics and distribution models
Digital transformation strategies for operations
Transportation and Logistics Analytics
Theory of Constraints
Project Selection
Critical Chain in Project Management
Cybersecurity in Operations & Supply Chain
Capital Budgeting and Financial Risk
Cost Management
Social Cost Benefit Analysis
Taxation
Cost Optimisation for Large-Scale Ops
Leadership Styles
Leadership and emotional intelligence
Negotiations and Conflict Management
Managing Internal and External Stakeholders
Leading through a change
Mergers & Acquisitions
Procurement & Contract Management
Stake Holder Management
Driving Innovation in Markets
Digital Marketing
Marketing I & II
Brand Management I & II
Sales & Distribution Management
Blockchain and IOT Applications in Operation & Supply Chain
Digital Transformation
Data Visualization
Decision Making through Optimisation
Fintech
Understanding Uncertainties
AI & Other Emerging Technologies Application
Data Analytics for Operations
Talent Management in Operations
Leadership Frameworks and Personal Style
Behavioural Aspects
Managing People
Network Analysis
Ambidextrous Organization
Operation Management in VUCA World
Business Ethics in Operation Management
Communication Management
Legal Aspects in Operations
Simulation (Beer Game)
Format, class schedules, campus immersion details, and evaluation criteria.
Three Days of Leadership Lessons. A Lifetime of Leadership Connections.
Step onto IIM Indore's campus for a 3-day immersive module, one of the most consequential experiences of the programme. Away from daily professional demands, you will engage face-to-face with IIM Indore faculty, work through the programme's most critical content in an intensive setting, and forge high-trust relationships with a cohort of peers who are operations chiefs and business leaders just like you.
What to Expect
Eligibility criteria, work experience requirements, and admission steps.
- Aspiring COOs & Senior Operations Leaders: senior professionals, functional heads and VPs transitioning from tactical execution to strategic corporate roles. - Supply Chain & Logistics Directors: leaders seeking advanced data visualisation, predictive analytics and risk‑mitigation frameworks. - Business Unit Heads & Country Managers: general managers and regional leaders integrating emerging tech, financial risk intelligence and C‑suite leadership fluency. - Plant Heads & Manufacturing Directors: factory and production executives moving beyond shop‑floor management to strategic leadership. - Procurement & Global Sourcing Heads: strategic sourcing and vendor management professionals aligning procurement with corporate growth and cost optimisation.
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 | 15 November 2026 |
| earlier batch table — Last Date to Apply Online | 31 January 2026 — Dates and Fees table entry (may refer to earlier cohort) |
| earlier batch table — Programme Start Date (table) | 7 February 2026 — Dates and Fees table entry (may refer to earlier cohort) |
Source contains two sets of date tables: a cohort with StartDate 2026-11-15 and Application deadline 2026-11-01 (current cohort), and an earlier Dates and Fees table listing dates in early 2026 (e.g., Last Date to Apply Online: 31st January 2026; Programme Start Date: 7th February 2026). Exact cohort dates above reflect the current StartDate/ApplicationDeadline fields.
Tuition fees, flexible installment schedules, and available financing options.
| Fee or instalment | Amount | Due date / terms | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | ₹15,000 | At the time of application | Application fee; ₹2,500 of application fee is non‑refundable (DatesAndFees notes) |
| Programme Fees (inclusive of bank charges INR 7,800) | ₹4,35,000 | Per payment schedule / instalments | GST @ 18% additional as applicable; payable to Times Edutech and Events Limited (TEEL) |
| Instalment I (application) | ₹15,000 | At the time of application | — |
| Instalment I (at admission) | ₹1,15,000 | At the time of admission / 8th November, 2026 (alternate table) | — |
| Instalment II | ₹1,15,000 | 6th January, 2027 | — |
| Instalment III | ₹1,15,000 | 6th March, 2027 | — |
| Instalment IV | ₹90,000 | 6th May, 2027 | — |
- Programme fee: ₹4,35,000 (programme fees entry) + Application Fee: ₹15,000 (total = ₹4,50,000 reported). 18% GST will be additional as applicable.
- Application fee: ₹2,500 is non‑refundable (courseDetail DatesAndFees notes state application fee non‑refundable).
(These notes summarise all explicit fee, refund, waiver and tax conditions present in the source.)
- Award: Certificate of Completion awarded by IIM Indore on successful completion and meeting attendance and evaluation criteria. - Additional credential: Eligible participants may apply separately for IIM Indore Executive Education Alumni status (fee applies; institute discretion applies).
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About the primary institute
Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIM Indore) is one of India’s leading public business schools, established in 1996. Part of the IIM family and designated an Institute of National Importance, IIM Indore has built a strong reputation for rigorous management education, research and practice. The institute offers a broad portfolio of programmes — from the two-year PGP and one-year EPGP to the five-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM), executive MBAs and doctoral degrees — and combines participant-centric pedagogy with experiential components such as rural immersion and international modules.
IIM Indore is internationally accredited with the ‘Triple Crown’ (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS) and maintains extensive international partnerships, student exchange programmes and industry linkages. Its suburban hilltop campus of 193 acres provides comprehensive academic, residential and recreational infrastructure including a large learning centre (library), sports complex, multiple hostels and dedicated facilities for executive and doctoral participants. The institute is recognised for a strong faculty cadre, significant research output and an influential alumni network that spans industry and public service.