IIM Indore | Accelerated General Management Programme for Aspiring Leaders

Eligibility Criteria:

• Diploma (10+2+3) or Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (10+2+3) or (10+2+4) or 2 years Master's Degree or equivalent from a recognised University (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU/State Government) in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
• A minimum of 1 year of work experience is required to qualify for admission in the programme
• Candidates with lesser work experience but with professional qualifications like CA/ICWA/CS/CFA/CFP will be evaluated on a case-to-case basis and then approved for admission.

Curriculum:

Module 1 Developing the Leadership Mindset

• The Power of Perspective
• Servant Leadership
• Growth Mindset
• Emotional Intelligence
• Ethical Leadership

Module 2 Understanding Strategic Leadership

• Competitive analysis and industry trends
• Strategic decision-making frameworks
• Building and communicating a compelling vision
• Stakeholder management in a global context
• Ethical Leadership

Module 3 Building Financial Acumen

• Introduction to Types of Financial Statements
• Financial accounting basics (reading & interpreting financial statements)
• Financial analysis and valuation techniques
• Mergers & acquisitions (M&A) and divestitures

Module 4 Building High-Performance Teams

• Talent management strategies
• Effective communication and delegation
• Building trust and fostering collaboration
• Performance management and development feedback
• Leadership styles and team dynamics in a diverse environment

Module 5 Data Analytics for Business Decision

• Data Literacy and Fundamentals
• Descriptive Analytics
• Predictive Analytics
• Prescriptive Analytics
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Data Governance and Security
• Emerging Trends in Data Analytics

• Understanding Stakeholders (Internal + External)
• Effective Communication
• Building Relationships
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Stakeholder Management Tools

Module 7 Growth Focused Marketing

• Marketing Concepts and Strategies
• Customer Relationship Management
• Brand Management
• Digital Marketing

Module 8 Talent Acquisition and Development

• Organisational Behaviour
• Talent Acquisition and Development
• Employee Relations

Module 9 Operational Efficiency

• Operations Strategy
• Project Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Emerging technologies like GenAI, IoT, etc

Module 10 Mistakes to Avoid as Young Leaders

• Common Pitfalls for Young Leaders
• Avoiding Career-Limiting Mistakes
• Building Resilience and Adaptability