The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta) in collaboration with TimesPro has launched the 23rd batch of its flagship Senior Management Programme (SMP). This programme helps professionals to boost their strategic management and leadership skills.
Recognised as one of the oldest Leadership Development Programmes in India, the Senior Management Programme enters its 23rd cohort, and stands as a beacon of excellence in hybrid executive education.
The one-year SMP is contextually designed to transform business leaders and equip them with the skills to navigate the complexities of today’s corporate world.
Over the years, the programme has seen participation from learners from diverse functions including Marketing & Sales, Operations, IT, Finance, Strategy, Customer Service, Legal, and HR. Nearly 70 percent of those forming the programme’s cohort have more than 15 years of experience, and are occupying positions at the CXO level, General Managers, Assistant Vice Presidents, Senior Managers, Consultants, and other notable roles.
Speaking about the Senior Management Programme, Professor Ritu Mehta and Professor Chetan Joshi, SMP Program Directors, IIM Calcutta said, “We at IIM Calcutta are delighted to announce the launch of the Senior Management Programme in collaboration with TimesPro. This programme aims to empower senior executives with a strategic vision, global perspective, and leadership acumen essential for navigating today’s dynamic business environment. At IIM Calcutta, we believe in cultivating leaders who are indispensable assets in shaping the trajectory of businesses and industries.”
The programme encompasses advanced management modules including Market Economies and Macroeconomic Policies, Operations, Human Resources, Corporate Finance and Financial Markets, Strategic Marketing, Organisational Leadership, Digital Transformation, etc. These modules provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of government, macroeconomic, legal, and analytical facets of business decision-making, offering them a broader knowledge base to draw upon in their roles.
SMP will be conducted via TimesPro’s Interactive Learning (IL) platform and delivered through the Direct-to-Device (D2D) mode. The pedagogy would be a combination of cases, role-plays, simulations, games, lectures, etc. It also includes two campus immersion modules of five days each (academic engagement of 4.5 days each) and an executive education alumni status for learners on successful completion of the programme. Professionals with a minimum of 10 years of professional experience are eligible for the programme, provided they have achieved a minimum of 50% marks in either their bachelor’s or master’s degree.
