The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK), has collaborated with Emeritus, to launch the ‘Chief Operations Officer (COO)’ course.

The 12-month high impact programme is designed for aspiring and evolving Chief Operations Officers (COOs) and operational leaders aiming to strengthen their expertise in areas such as technology, design thinking, AI, digital supply chain, agile methodologies, and risk resilience.

The start date of the course is December 29, 2024 and costs Rs 6,50,000 + GST. On completion of the programme, participants will receive a completion certificate from IIM Kozhikode, along with two digital certificates from Kellogg Executive Education.

This new programme will feature live online lectures from IIM Kozhikode faculty, two asynchronous online learning programmes from Kellogg Executive Education, and a three-day immersive campus experience at IIM Kozhikode. It will also include a capstone project guided by IIMK faculty, hands-on learning through business simulations, insights from industry practitioners, and networking opportunities. It will cover topics such as operational transformation, AI applications for growth, strategic supply chain management, and more.

Two online certificate courses from Kellogg Executive Education — AI Applications for Growth and Leading Growth Strategy — will provide participants with global perspectives, hands-on learning, and real-world application skills.

“In today’s business environment, the COO’s role has evolved from merely driving efficiency to becoming a critical enabler of strategic growth. IIMK’s COO Programme is designed to prepare operations leaders to meet the complexities of tomorrow’s business landscape with confidence, agility, and a future-ready mindset,” said Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, Director of IIM Kozhikode.