India’s
leadership landscape is under pressure to evolve faster than ever. According to
Microsoft’s recent Work Trend Index Report, 82% of leaders say this is a
critical year to rethink strategy and operations due to AI adoption, digital
transformation, and increasing market volatility. The shift is clear.
Leadership today is no longer about managing functions. It is about navigating
complexity, making high-stakes decisions, and leading organisations through
constant disruption. For many professionals, this has exposed a critical gap
between experience and readiness for enterprise-level leadership.
Responding
to this shift, the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta has announced
Batch 19 of its Executive Programme in Leadership & Management, a flagship offering designed for emerging
business leaders. With over 18 successful cohorts, the programme reflects a
strong legacy of enabling professionals to transition into strategic leadership
roles. It focuses on building capabilities that matter most today, from
strategic thinking and execution to leading in AI-driven, technology-enabled
environments, while preparing leaders to drive organisational growth and
resilience.
What
sets the programme apart is its emphasis on applied leadership. Delivered through
live online sessions by IIM Calcutta faculty, it
combines academic rigour with real-world relevance. Participants engage in
case-based learning, tackling complex business scenarios that mirror real
organisational challenges. A capstone project, guided by academic mentors,
ensures that learning translates into actionable outcomes. The inclusion of a
campus immersion experience further strengthens credibility, offering
participants a chance to engage with the institution’s ecosystem while
deepening their learning journey. Equally important is the peer cohort,
comprising mid- to senior-level professionals, enabling rich cross-industry
perspectives and collaborative learning.
What
will participants be able to do post completion?
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Make sharper strategic decisions in dynamic
markets
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Build resilient teams that drive sustained
growth
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Lead with clarity in complex, uncertain
environments
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Collaborate across functions for better
outcomes
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Drive innovation through a strong
organisational culture
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Navigate boardroom decisions with financial
confidence
The
institutional credibility behind the programme reinforces its value. IIM
Calcutta is among a select group of globally “Triple Crown” accredited business
schools (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS), reflecting the highest standards of academic
excellence. Established in 1961 as an Institute of National Importance, it is
consistently ranked among leading global business schools, including Top 100
globally in the Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2025 and Top 65 globally in
the QS Global MBA Rankings 2026, and among the Top 3 in India. This global
recognition ensures that participants benefit from a learning experience that
is both rigorous and internationally relevant.
Beyond
credentials, the programme is defined by its impact. Participants develop
sharper strategic decision-making capabilities, the ability to lead
cross-functional teams, and the confidence to operate in complex, high-growth
environments. As one participant notes, “The programme reshaped how I
approach strategy and leadership, bringing clarity, structure, and confidence
to decision-making in a fast-changing business environment.” This reflects
a broader shift, from acquiring knowledge to building applied leadership
capability that can be immediately leveraged in the workplace.
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Starts on: 30 June 2026
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Mode: 100% Online
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Duration: 1 year
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Weekly effort: 3 hours
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Fee: Rs. 6,74,000 plus applicable taxes. Tax
amount and online processing fees will be added at the time of checkout.
As
the demand for future-ready leaders continues to rise, programmes such as IIM Calcutta’s have begun to
represent more than just an academic experience. It is a career-defining
investment in leadership capability, designed to prepare individuals for the
realities of today’s business environment and the uncertainties of what lies
ahead.
About
IIM Calcutta
The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta)
was established as the first national institute for Post-Graduate studies and
Research in Management by the Government of India in November 1961 in
collaboration with Alfred P. Sloan School of Management (MIT), the Government
of West Bengal, the Ford Foundation and Indian industry. During its initial
years, several prominent faculty members formed part of its nucleus, including Jagdish
Sheth and J. K. Sengupta, among others.
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