CEO Program for SMP Alumni – IIM Visakhapatnam
Introduction
The CEO Program at IIM Visakhapatnam is an advanced leadership initiative, designed exclusively for alumni of the Senior Management Program (SMP). It empowers senior leaders to transition into CEO-level roles by sharpening their strategic decision-making and leadership capabilities.
The program emphasizes strategy-driven learning through immersive workshops, peer discussions, and guidance from IIMV faculty and senior industry experts.
Program Highlights
- 60 hours of learning, including a 2-day campus immersion at IIM Visakhapatnam
- Focused modules on five strategic areas:
- Marketing Strategy
- HR Strategy
- Operations Strategy
- Financial Strategy
- Digital Strategy
- Capstone project for real-world application
- Interactive pedagogy: case studies, simulations, and workshops
- Certificate of Completion from IIM Visakhapatnam
Eligibility
- Only participants who have successfully completed the Senior Management Program (SMP) at IIM Visakhapatnam are eligible to apply.
Curriculum (Indicative)
- Marketing Strategy for CEOs – Driving growth and customer engagement
- HR Strategy for CEOs – Building agile, future-ready organizations
- Operations Strategy for CEOs – Enhancing efficiency and scalability
- Financial Strategy for CEOs – Capital management and value creation
- Digital Strategy for CEOs – Leveraging AI, analytics, and digital transformation
- Capstone Project – Strategic integration through a real business challenge
Program Schedule
- Start Date: November 2025
- End Date: March 2026
- Campus Immersion: 2 days at IIM Visakhapatnam (workshop & interactive mode)
Fees & Registration
- Program Fee per Participant: ₹80,000 + GST
- Registration Fee (adjustable): ₹5,000 + GST
- Payment Mode: Single instalment at the beginning
Certificate
Participants who successfully complete the program will be awarded a Certificate of Completion from IIM Visakhapatnam.
Program Chair
Dr. Amit Shankar
Email: ashankar@iimv.ac.in
Program Co-Chair
Dr. M V Anuradha
Email: anuradha@iimv.ac.in
Schedule: November 2025 – March 2026
Mode: Hybrid (Online + Campus Immersion at IIM Visakhapatnam)
Batch Size: Limited to 50 participants
