IIM Kozhikode and Emeritus launch Chief Product Officer Programme Equipping Leaders with Advanced Product Leadership Skills; Features two online modules by Kellogg Executive Education
This 12-month programme is designed to equip leaders with essential skills and mindset to spearhead successful product-led transformations, positioning them among the top 1% of product growth leaders in India
Bengaluru, April 23, 2024: In today’s dynamic business landscape, the role of a Chief Product Officer (CPO) has become increasingly crucial. The right product not only fuels commercial success but also enhances usability and delivers substantial value to customers. To navigate this intricate terrain effectively, leaders in product management must possess a versatile skill set. Acknowledging the paramount significance of product leadership, the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK), acclaimed for its 3rd rank in the Ministry of Education’s NIRF 2023 rankings, along with Emeritus, a global pioneer in offering accessible and affordable high-quality education to individuals and organisations, announced the launch of a one-of-its-kind Chief Product Officer Programme, featuring two online modules by Kellogg Executive Education.
This high-impact 12-months programme is thoughtfully designed for product leaders seeking to integrate cutting-edge practices and insights into product strategy, enabling them to generate substantial business results. It is also tailored for new as well as evolving CPOs interested in attaining a strategic and functional outlook on launching customer-centric products and shaping the future of product innovation. Additionally, it will also enable business founders & consultants to master product-led growth strategies, build differentiated products, and boost profitability.
According to the Future of Project Management Report 2023, over one third of Fortune 100 companies now have a Chief Product Officer, representing a 41% growth rate over the past three years. This rightly emphasises the pressing need for adept product leaders who can drive innovation, spearhead customer-centric strategies, and navigate complex business landscapes. Acknowledging this demand, IIM Kozhikode launches Chief Product Officer Programme to groom professionals for leadership roles in product management and facilitate impactful transformations in organizations.
The IIMK Chief Product Officer Programme, designed by renowned IIMK faculty, includes live online sessions delivered by top IIMK faculty and industry experts, profound case-studies, a 3-day in-campus immersion at the IIM Kozhikode campus, a Capstone project, hands-on learning through business simulations and an opportunity for peer-to-peer learning. Additionally, it also features 2 online modules by Kellogg Executive Education. The module includes various impactful topics such as Strategy, design thinking & growth mindset, product finance & performance control, crafting product strategy, advanced product ops, product marketing and product analytics, product innovation & growth and product leadership.
Expressing his excitement on the launch of the programme, Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, Director, Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode said, “To drive growth in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, product officers need to possess a unique blend of strategic vision, customer empathy, and effective leadership skills. The IIM Kozhikode CPO Programme has been meticulously designed to empower CPOs to foster strategic thinking, communicate effectively, and deliver customer-centric products that break through the noise of the market while gaining a global advantage through the online modules from Kellogg Executive Education. We believe this programme will be instrumental in shaping the future of product leadership and driving impactful growth in organizations.”
Commenting on the launch of the programme, Mr. Mohan Kannegal, CEO, India and APAC, Emeritus, said, “As the demands of the product management field continue to evolve, the need for visionary leaders who can drive product innovation and strategic direction has never been greater. Our Chief Product Officer Programme, developed in collaboration with IIM Kozhikode underscores our commitment to delivering high-impact programmes that empower professionals with the right skills needed to succeed in today’s competitive market. We are excited to partner with an esteemed institution such as IIM Kozhikode to offer this transformative programme, which will equip participants with the expertise to lead product development initiatives and shape the future of their organizations.”
The eligibility for this programme includes Graduates (10+2+3) and Diploma holders (10+2+3) from a recognised university (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU/State Government/recognised international universities) with a minimum of eight years of work experience. This programme is set to begin on June 30, 2024, with a fee of INR 6,00,000 plus GST.
Upon successful completion of the programme and maintaining a minimum attendance of 75 percent, participants will be awarded a certificate of completion from IIM Kozhikode and an opportunity to gain the IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni status. Additionally, upon successful completion of each online module of Kellogg Executive Education, with a minimum grading of 80%, the participants will receive a verified digital certificate of completion by Kellogg Executive Education.
For more information, visit the programme page here.
About Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
Started in 1997 with its Post Graduate Programme (PGP), the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) is on a high growth trajectory today, offering a wide range of academic programmes in the field of management education. These include the Fellow Programme in Management, Executive PG Programmes, Management Development Programmes and Faculty Development Programs. IIMK set up a Satellite campus at Infopark, Kochi, in 2013 dedicated to Executive Education. IIMK has also the unique distinction of launching a PhD (Practice Track) programme for working professionals besides bringing in new dynamic programmes such as the one-year Post Graduate programme in Business Leadership (2019) MBA in Finance and MBA in Liberal Studies & Management (2020). The institute is also home to IIMK LIVE a first-of-its-kind startup incubation programme and the Indian Business Museum. IIMK is ranked 3rd as per NIRF India Rankings 2023: Management. The institute also features regularly among top global institutes for its flagship MBA (PGP) and EMBA programme (EPGP) in the QS World University Rankings. The institute has leapfrogged 100 spots to be placed in the Top 251-300 Institutes in Business & Management Studies globally, as per the QS World
University Rankings by Subject 2023. It has the distinction of being the only IIM in the coveted innovation rankings. IIM Kozhikode is globally accredited by EQUIS (EFMD) and AMBA (UK). IIM Kozhikode also made its debut in the prestigious Financial Times Rankings (FT Rankings 2023) in the 72nd position among the top-75 open-enrolment executive program providers globally, catapulting the 27- year IIM on to an exclusive list of the foremost providers of executive education in the world. The institute has also now entered in global top-100 at Rank #77 for FT Masters in Management (MIM) 2023 Rankings, for its full time MBA programme. IIM Kozhikode has successfully delivered close to 1300 MDP programmes over the past two decades, training more than 41,000 participants from 150+ organisations, which also includes several Fortune 500 companies in the process.
About Kellogg Executive Education:
Kellogg Executive Education empowers business leaders to foster growth in themselves, their teams, and their organizations. Their renowned faculty, consisting of the world’s best researchers, educators, and practitioners, provide practical insight that participants can apply as soon as they return to work. Providing a collaborative, immersive environment for their executive development programs, they serve a variety of businesses and executives from a myriad of industries and geographies.
About Emeritus
Emeritus offers customised and open programs in India, Singapore, Dubai and other global locations in collaboration with IIM Lucknow Executive Education, IIM Calcutta Executive Education, ISB Executive Education, Harvard Business School (HBS), MIT Sloan, Columbia Business School, Kellogg Executive Education, Berkeley Executive Education, and Wharton Executive Education, amongst other leading Institutions. Our world-class executive education programs, facilitated by eminent program experts, provide an immersive learning experience integrated with actionable insights and practical business applications and are delivered in a range of formats; in-class, online, as well as blended programs. The Emeritus Group has more than 1,750 employees globally and offices in Mumbai, New Delhi, Shanghai, Singapore, Palo Alto, Mexico City, New York, Boston, London, and Dubai. The company is backed by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Leeds Illuminate, Prosus Ventures, GSV Ventures, Peak XV, Bertelsmann, CPPIB, Accel and SoftBank Vision Fund 2. For more information, please visit https://emeritus.org/
