Offered by Indian Institute of Management Raipur

IIM Raipur Senior Management Programme

12-month live online leadership programme for senior managers, C-suite leaders and entrepreneurs that combines Sunday case-led sessions, a 3-day IIM Raipur campus immersion and a 3-day international immersion in Denmark to build strategic leadership, AI-ready decision making and a roadmap for organisational growth.

Duration
12 Months
Current batch / intake
Batch 05
Learning format
Live Online & Campus Immersion
Program fee
₹3,50,000
Apply by
1 November 2026
Duration 12 Months
Mode Live Online & Campus Immersion
Program Fee ₹3,50,000
Apply By 1 November 2026

Program Overview

This 12-month Senior Management Programme from IIM Raipur is designed for experienced leaders who want to move from functional leadership to enterprise-level strategy. Delivered live online through case-led Sunday sessions, the curriculum covers core business domains—finance, marketing, operations—alongside technology, analytics and leadership modules so participants can integrate cross-functional decision making.

Learning is reinforced by a mandatory 3-day campus immersion at IIM Raipur and a 3-day international immersion in Denmark, plus masterclasses on digital transformation and AI. Participants finish with a practical roadmap for growth strategy and organisational transformation and receive an IIM Raipur certificate on successful completion.

Why consider this program

Key highlights and core differentiators that set this program apart.

Certificate from IIM Raipur on successful completion

Live online Sunday sessions (Direct-to-Device) led by IIM Raipur faculty

Mandatory 3-day on-campus immersion at IIM Raipur

3-day international immersion in Denmark

Case-method teaching, masterclasses on AI and digital transformation

What you may gain

Core capabilities, strategic skills, and managerial frameworks you will acquire.

  • Build your own leadership philosophy through self-reflection.
  • Gain frontier knowledge of functional areas and emerging business trends.
  • Use strategic tools for cross-functional integration and change management.
  • Understand industry dynamics and stakeholder management in depth.
  • Develop a roadmap for growth strategy and organisational transformation.

Program at a glance

Essential delivery mode, timeline, and candidate eligibility at a glance.

Career level
Senior Level
Mode
Live Online & Campus Immersion
Language
English
Certification
Certificate
Application status
Open

Curriculum / Course Content

Comprehensive breakdown of course modules, masterclasses, and hands-on projects.

  • Management and Business Economics

  • Managerial Economics (Economics & Public Policy)

  • Macroeconomics (Economics & Public Policy)

  • Business Environment (Economics & Public Policy)

  • Economics for Leaders

  • Global Political Economy (Economics & Public Policy)

  • Global Business Trends and Geopolitical Risk

  • Legal and Compliance

  • Corporate Governance (Strategy)

  • Conflict Management (OBHR)

  • Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) (Economics & Public Policy)

  • AI Governance, Data Privacy and Business Ethics

  • Human Resources Management

  • People & Performance Management (OB & HRM)

  • Managing Diverse Teams (OB & HRM)

  • Handling Global and Hybrid Teams

  • Marketing Management I

  • Marketing Management Fundamentals (Marketing)

  • Sales & Distribution Management (Marketing)

  • Consumer Behavior & Market Research (Marketing)

  • Marketing Management II

  • Digital Marketing and Integrated Marketing Communication (Marketing)

  • Social Media Marketing (Marketing)

  • Brand Management (Marketing)

  • Marketing Analytics (Marketing)

  • B2B Marketing (Marketing)

  • Customer Experience and Omnichannel Strategy

  • Finance for Business Leaders

  • Financial Reporting & Analysis (Finance & Accounting)

  • Financial Statement Analysis (Finance & Accounting)

  • Corporate Finance and Financial Markets (Finance & Accounting)

  • Strategic Investment Decisions and Value Creation

  • Strategic Cost Management (Finance & Accounting)

  • Operations Management and SCM I

  • Operations Strategy & Lean Management (Operation Management)

  • Logistics and Transportation Management (Operation Management)

  • Quality Management and Six Sigma (Operation Management)

  • Supply Chain Analytics

  • Digital Supply Chains

  • Project Management

  • Project Management (Operation Management)

  • Technology in Management

  • Emerging Technologies (e.g., blockchain, AI, etc.) & Use Cases (Information Systems)

  • Business Application of Generative AI (Information Systems)

  • Data and Cyber Security (Information Systems)

  • Technology and Analytics

  • AI-driven Decision Making (Information Systems)

  • AI-led Enterprise Transformation

  • Analytics in Decision Making (Information Systems)

  • Gen AI and Agentic AI for Business (to be delivered in self-paced mode by TimesPro)

  • Foundations of Generative AI and Agentic AI

  • Business Applications of GenAI and AI Agents

  • Everyday applications of Gen AI and Agentic AI in Business

  • Designing AI-enabled Business Processes

  • Responsible AI, Governance and the Future of Work

  • Strategic Management

  • Business Models & Industry Analysis (Strategic Management)

  • Strategic Planning and Execution (Strategic Management)

  • Mergers and Acquisitions (Strategic Management)

  • Leadership and Change Management

  • Leadership High-performing Organizations

  • Leading and Managing Change

  • Leading through Crisis

  • Leadership of International Businesses (OB & HRM)

  • Leadership Communication and Executive Presence (to be delivered in Async mode by TimesPro)

  • Executive Communication and Strategic Storytelling

  • Executive Presence, Influence and Stakeholder Management

  • Difficult Conversations, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

  • Innovation and Future of Business

  • Innovation and Design Thinking (Strategic Management/Operation Management)

  • Growth Strategies

  • Building a Sustainable Business (Strategic Management)

  • Masterclasses: Indicative topics

  • Digital Transformation and Industry 4.0 (Information Systems)

  • Leadership in the Age of AI and Automation (OBHR)

  • Operations and organisational challenges of 21st century (Operations Management)

The dates for the On-Campus sessions to be held at IIM Raipur will be communicated in due course. Attendance to the on-campus module is MANDATORY for all participants. The on-campus modules are subject to the conditions that prevail at that point of time. These conditions pertain to the Pandemic or other unavoidable reasons. In the event, the campus module cannot be held due to such extraneous and completing reasons, adequate alternate options with regards to the on-campus modules will be made available via online sessions.

Learning format and experience

Format, class schedules, campus immersion details, and evaluation criteria.

Study format

Mode and time commitment

Mode
Live Online & Campus Immersion
Duration
12 Months
Live learning

Class schedule

Sunday · 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM · Weekly · IST; live online sessions (Direct-to-Device)

In-person experience

Campus component

6 days of leadership lessons. A lifetime of connections.

3 days at IIM Raipur

  • Experience the campus.
  • Meet your faculty in person.
  • Network with fellow participants across industries.
  • Attendance is mandatory. Dates will be communicated in due course.
  • If the campus module cannot be held for unavoidable reasons, online alternatives will be provided. 3 days in Denmark, conducted by TimesPro

DayWhat happensDay 1Understand Danish business culture and ecosystem. Conduct field researchDay 2Design thinking workshop, prototyping and business model canvasDay 3Final presentations, feedback and certificate distribution

Learning approach

How you will learn

  • Case method as the predominant pedagogical tool alongside other executive-education methods.
  • Activities that engage participants in reflection, experience, sharing, thinking, discussion and debate.
  • Access to Cloud LMS with learning aids, reference materials, assessments, case studies, projects and assignments (soft-copy material only).
  • Live interactive sessions with faculty, real-time Q&A during class and offline query resolution via LMS.
  • Session recordings available for the programme duration plus one extra month.
Assessment

How learning is evaluated

  • Periodic evaluations throughout the programme (quizzes, assignments, case studies or other objective/subjective assessments).
  • Evaluations designed to ensure continuous engagement and practical learning; evaluation methods at faculty discretion.
  • Minimum 75% attendance required in lectures and labs for certification eligibility.
  • Successful candidates receive a 'Certificate of Successful Completion'; participants meeting attendance but not passing evaluations receive a 'Certificate of Participation'.

Eligibility and admissions

Eligibility criteria, work experience requirements, and admission steps.

Who this program is for

  • - Senior Management Professionals: You already lead teams and functions. Sharpen your leadership, stay current with business and digital trends, and shape strategy for organisational growth.
  • - Executives and C-Suite Leaders: CEOs, COOs, CFOs and other top leaders gain strategic insights and a broader business view to navigate complex challenges and drive organisational success.
  • - Mid-level Managers: Build the skills, knowledge and competencies you need to move up and step into senior leadership roles.
  • - Entrepreneurs and Business Owners: Learn to manage your organisation effectively, make informed decisions, scale your business and adapt to changing markets.
  • - Career Transitioners: Moving across industries or functions? Build a complete view of business domains and adapt your skills to new contexts.

Eligibility criteria

  • Educational qualification
  • Indian participants: Graduate (10+2+3) or Diploma holder (only 10+2+3) from a recognised university (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU/State Government).
  • International participants: Graduation or an equivalent degree from a recognised university or institution in your country.
  • Years of experience: Minimum of 10 years of work experience.
  • Domain: Any discipline.
Minimum qualification
Graduate
Experience
Above 10yrs

Admission and selection process

Admission criteria

- Self-sponsored: Apply on your own; academic and work profile is reviewed against eligibility criteria. - Corporate nominated: Your organisation nominates you.

Selection criteria

  • Academic record
  • Years and quality of work experience

Alumni connection

Graduates gain official alumni recognition and lifetime networking privileges.

Important Dates

Key application deadlines, batch commencement dates, and intake schedules.

Application Deadline 1 November 2026
Programme start date7 March 2027 — CourseDetail StartDate
Alternate application closure (page DatesAndFees)3 August 2025 — Listed in DatesAndFees table as Application Closure Date (source shows earlier cohort schedule)

Date notes

On-campus date(s) will be communicated in due course; campus attendance is mandatory. If on-campus sessions cannot be held due to pandemic or other unavoidable reasons, online alternatives will be provided.

Fees and Financing

Tuition fees, flexible installment schedules, and available financing options.

Total Programme Fee₹3,50,000
Fee or instalmentAmountDue date / termsNotes
Application (processing) fee₹15,000 + GSTDuring application—
Total programme fee₹3,50,000 + GSTAs per instalment scheduleAll fees payable to Times Edutech and Events Limited (TEEL).
Instalment 1₹15,000 + GSTDuring application—
Instalment 2₹95,000 + GSTWithin 1 week of offer rollout—
Instalment 3₹80,000 + GST6th June, 2027—
Instalment 4₹80,000 + GST6th September, 2027—
Instalment 5₹80,000 + GST6th November, 2027—
Processing Fee (separate table in DatesAndFees)₹15,000—Processing fee* (separate table: Processing Fee* shown as ₹15,000); in some tables processing fee indicated refundable subject to administrative deduction if profile rejected.

Fee notes

- GST: 18% GST will be additional as applicable.

  • Payable to Times Edutech and Events Limited (TEEL). - Application/processing fee: ₹15,000 + GST (listed as application processing fee). - Processing fee refund: Processing fee of INR 15,000 is refundable if participant profile is rejected by IIM Raipur subject to a deduction of INR 2,500 as administrative charges (where specified). - Refund on cancellation: If you cancel at least 20 working days before programme start, 20% of the registration fee or ₹20,000, whichever is less, is deducted.
  • No refund, adjustment or transfer of fees is permitted once the programme begins. - Late instalment: If an instalment is delayed by more than 10 working days, late payment charges apply per day as decided by the institute.
  • ₹10,000 + tax charged if you request a GST invoice after the payment month.
  • Complimentary access to 'GenAI for Managers' content (valued at ₹9,999) is provided by TimesPro (as stated in HighlightsFeesSection).

Refund and cancellation

Processing fee of INR 15,000 is refundable if participant profile is rejected by IIM Raipur subject to a deduction of INR 2,500 as administrative charges.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about the program, admissions, curriculum, and policies.

The IIM Raipur Senior Management Programme (SMP) is a 12-month certification course designed for senior executives and middle and senior managers. It aims to enhance leadership skills, strategic decision-making, and organisational management capabilities. The program includes interactive online sessions, workshops, and campus immersion modules. Participants will better understand key management concepts, leadership techniques, and contemporary business strategies. The programme empowers leaders to take decisive actions, manage challenges, and contribute to their organisation’s long-term success.

The IIM Raipur Senior Management Programme (SMP) is tailored for diverse professionals. It is ideal for Senior Managers who wish to enhance their leadership skills, stay updated on industry trends, and drive organisational growth. C-suite executives can gain strategic insights to address complex challenges and lead effectively. Mid-level managers aspiring to step into senior leadership roles will benefit from advanced management training. Entrepreneurs looking to optimise management practices, make informed decisions, and scale their businesses will find the programme valuable. Additionally, it caters to High-Potential Employees seeking rapid career progression and Career Switchers in need of a comprehensive business foundation to transition into new fields.

For Indian participants, an individual should be a graduate (10+2+3) or diploma holder (only 10+2+3) from a recognised university (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU/State Government) in any discipline to be eligible for the IIM Raipur SMP. For International participants, an individual should have a graduation or equivalent degree from any recognised university or Institution in their respective country. Also, a minimum of 10 years of work experience is required to apply for this programme.

The IIM Raipur Senior Management Programme curriculum includes strategic management, core business skills, marketing and strategic sales, leadership development, financial management, operations management, technology, digital transformation and analytics and more.

You can apply for this IIM Raipur Senior Management Programme by clicking the “Enrol Now” option and filling in your details. Once your application is submitted, our program advisors will contact you for any clarification or assistance required to complete the registration process. Ensure you fulfil the mentioned eligibility criteria. In case the admissions are closed or to be announced, please fill in the Enquiry Form by clicking the ‘Enquire Now’ button, and our program advisors will get in touch with you to provide further information and updates.

After completing the IIM Raipur Senior Management Programme, you are well-equipped for advanced leadership roles in various sectors. The program enhances strategic thinking, decision-making, and managerial skills, enabling you to pursue positions such as Senior Manager, Director, or VP in finance, consulting, manufacturing, technology, and retail. Many alumni enter executive or C-suite positions, leveraging the IIM network and global recognition. The program also supports career transitions, allowing professionals to shift to higher responsibilities in their current field or explore new industries. The expertise gained can also foster entrepreneurship or advisory roles, contributing to business growth and innovation.

The IIM Raipur Senior Management Programme is designed to cater to the needs of senior professionals seeking to enhance their leadership and strategic capabilities. The scope of this programme can be analysed through several key dimensions:

  • Target Audience and Professional Development : The programme primarily targets senior management professionals already in leadership roles or aspiring to take on such positions. It aims to refine their skills in decision-making, strategic thinking, and organisational growth.
  • Curriculum Relevance : The curriculum is comprehensive and covers essential areas such as core business skills, marketing strategies, financial acumen, operations management, technology integration, and leadership development. This broad scope ensures that participants understand various business functions holistically, which is crucial for effective management.
  • Industry Recognition : Being associated with the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur adds significant value to the programme. As IIMs are premier institutions, the credibility of the certification received upon completion is enhanced.
  • Pedagogical Approach : The pedagogical methods include case studies, interactive discussions, and practical applications that foster deep learning and engagement among participants.
  • Flexibility and Accessibility : With classes conducted online and on weekends, the programme offers flexibility for working professionals who may find it challenging to attend traditional full-time courses.
  • Impact on Career Advancement : Completing this senior management programme can significantly impact career trajectories by equipping you with cutting-edge knowledge and skills necessary for higher-level responsibilities. It prepares you for roles that require strategic oversight and innovative thinking.

IIM Raipur offers a robust Senior Management course designed to enhance leadership skills and strategic thinking. The program features experienced faculty, a rigorous curriculum, and a focus on real-world applications through case studies and industry interactions. The institute’s strong alumni network also provides valuable connections in various sectors. Furthermore, IIM Raipur’s commitment to research and continuous improvement ensures that the course content remains relevant to current business challenges. This combination of academic excellence, practical exposure, and networking opportunities makes IIM Raipur ideal for aspiring senior managers.

The IIM Raipur Senior Management Programme is a live online course, and sessions are delivered in a Direct-to-Device (D2D) mode.

Certificate Details

Certificate of Successful Completion from IIM Raipur for participants who meet evaluation criteria and minimum 75% attendance; Certificate of Participation for those who meet attendance but do not clear evaluations. (Sample certificate available.)

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