Chief Product Officer (CPO) Programme

Excel as world-class product leader with a global edge
  • One-of-a-kind CPO programme with global learning from Kellogg Executive Education
  • Gain IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni Status
  • 3-day campus immersion at IIM Kozhikode Campus
  • Network with CXOs from global cohorts
Country/Region
Work Experience

Please note that the programme duration includes a break week for Christmas from 24th Dec 2024 to 1st Jan 2025.

Round Application Deadline

Upcoming round date: 13 December 2024 at 11:59 PM | Application Fees: INR 3,000 + GST

Programme Overview

To address the necessity of upskilling in the realm of product leadership, IIM Kozhikode has launched a first-of-its-kind Chief Product Officer (CPO) Programme. As the responsibilities and influence of product leaders have expanded, this 12-month programme will offer new and aspiring product leaders a tactical and strategic guide to help them foster strategic thinking, customer empathy, effective communication and leadership abilities. Participants will learn how to lead with vision, break through a noisy market, and deliver customer-centric products from IIMK faculty while mastering data strategy, growth and AI applications with recorded online sessions from Kellogg Executive Education faculty.

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Programme Highlights - IIM Kozhikode

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IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni Status

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Live online lectures by IIMK Faculty (8 to 8.5 months)

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Masterclasses from practicing CPOs

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3-day immersion at the IIMK campus

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Capstone project guided by IIMK faculty

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Hands-on business simulations on product strategy and leadership

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Insights from industry practitioners for a real-world perspective

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Opportunity to learn with seasoned peers across industries and regions

Online Certificate Course Highlights - Kellogg Executive Education

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Self-paced, recorded

faculty video lectures

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Live sessions

with programme leaders

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Live

faculty webinars and office hours

Kellogg-Course Highlights LP 05 Generative AI

Practical frameworks to drive Generative AI Strategy

Kellogg-Course Highlights LP 06 Peer learning

Peer learning

& feedback

Kellogg-Course Highlights LP 07 Business use cases

Business case-studies

across industries

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Capstone Project

Note:

  • The programme highlights presented above are approximate, and subject to change depending on the availability and expertise of the teaching faculty, as well as the program's desired outcomes.

  • The programme schedule is indicative and the sequence in the learning journey may change as per faculty/school discretion

  • The duration for modules by IIMK and Kellogg Executive Education is tentative. The actual calendar time may be more or less by a few weeks depending on the number of topics covered during on-campus immersion and other variables like breaks provided/not provided.

  • *(Availability subject to change)

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Note: Participants will get to interact with global peers from Kellogg Executive Education's modules during office hours.

Who is this Programme For?

  • Product Leaders who want to infuse cutting-edge practices and insights into product strategy, propelling them to create significant business impact. 

  • New and Evolving CPOs interested in attaining a strategic and functional outlook of launching customer-centric products and shaping the future of product innovation. 

  • Business Founders and Consultants looking to master product-led growth strategies, create differentiated products, and boost profitability.

Eligibility: Graduate (10+2+3) or Diploma holders (Only 10+2+3) from a recognised University with minimum 8 years of work experience (after graduation) as on 29th December, 2024.

Modules by IIM Kozhikode

Online Certificate Courses by Kellogg Executive Education

Key Takeaways

  • Foster a strategic growth mindset and craft product strategies for prioritisation, digitalisation, and life-cycle management.

  • Master product finance and performance control for efficient product-ops .

  • Enable cross-functional collaboration and drive portfolio efficiency through agile methodologies and innovation.

  • Enhance leadership skills, leverage digital and advanced product analytics for effective product marketing and positioning.

Programme Directors - IIM Kozhikode

Kamal Kishore Sharma
Dr. Kamal Kishore Sharma

Professor of Practice, Strategic Management, IIM Kozhikode

In a distinguished career spanning over 34 years, Dr. Kamal Kishore Sharma has made significant contributions to both the corporate and academic realms. His journey has taken ...

Prof. Sreejesh S
Prof. Sreejesh S.

Associate Professor, Marketing Management, IIM Kozhikode

Professor Sreejesh brings a wealth of expertise to the Product Leadership MDP, with a strong focus on key research areas including marketing analytics, brand management, servi...

Faculty – Kellogg Executive Education

Mohanbir Sawhney

(Faculty – AI Applications for Growth) Associate Dean for Digital Innovation; McCormick Foundation Chair of Technology; Clinical Professor of Marketing; Director of the Center for Research in Technology and Innovation

Professor Sawhney is a globally-recognised scholar, teacher, consultant, and speaker in business innovation, modern marketing, and enterprise analytics. He has written seven m...

Varun Poddar

(Faculty – AI Applications for Growth) Adjunct Lecturer, Kellogg School of Management

Varun has worked at the intersection of technology, data, and advanced analytics for 20 years. His experiences have ranged from driving digital strategy at Accenture to buildi...

Birju Shah
Birju Shah

(Faculty – Data Strategy for Generative AI Platforms) Clinical Professor of Marketing, Kellogg School of Management; Ex-head of Global Uber AI & ML

Professor Shah has built more than 10 products that are used by 2 billion people worldwide with an attributed total market cap value of over $3 billion. He started and sold hi...

Leigh Garrison
Leigh Garrison

(Guest Speaker– Data Strategy for Generative AI Platforms) Clinique LLC (Former)

Leigh Garrison is a digital marketing executive with over 15 years of experience leading online businesses and an in-depth knowledge of digital marketing, social media, digita...

Nick Jordan
Nick Jordan

(Guest Speaker– Data Strategy for Generative AI Platforms) Narrative I/O, Inc.

Nick Jordan founded Narrative I/O, Inc. in 2016 after spending nearly a decade in data-related product management roles. Prior to Narrative, he was the SVP, Product + Strategy...

Business Simulations for Hands-On Learning

Product Strategy Simulation

  • Implement insights on product strategy nuances of development, R&D, positioning, pricing, etc.

  • Learn about financial statement analysis in a competitive context.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally and lead product success via customer centricity and innovation.

Product Leadership Simulation

  • Navigate complex dynamic scenarios with risk assessment and strategic decision-making.

  • Learn to be a resilient leader, responding effectively to unforeseen challenges.

  • Build agile leadership styles to achieve optimal business results.

Real-world Application Through Case Studies

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Building Uber's Product: The Human Challenge of Product Management by Noah Askin; Lisa Duke: INSEAD Case

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Sustainable Product Management at Solvay by George Serafeim; Vincent Dessain; Mette Fuglsang Hjortshoej: Harvard Case

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Ramco Systems: Product Management by Abhishek Kumar; Sankaran Muniandy: IVY Case

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Digital Transformation at Tata Steel by Krishna G. Palepu; Das Narayandas; Radhika Kak: Harvard Case

Programme Certification by IIM Kozhikode

Programme Certification by IIM Kozhikode

Participants will be awarded a completion certificate from IIM Kozhikode on successfully completing all evaluation components and maintaining a minimum attendance of 75%. Participants who are unable to clear all evaluation components but have a minimum attendance of 75% shall be awarded a participation certificate. 

We encourage you to attend all the live sessions and make the best out of these interactive learning experiences.

Note: The certificate shown above is for illustrative purposes only and may not be an exact prototype of the actual certificate. IIM Kozhikode reserves the right to change the certificate and specifications without notice 

Certification by Kellogg Executive Education

On successfully completing the online courses of Data Strategy for Generative AI Platforms and AI Applications for Growth, you are eligible to receive online certifications from Kellogg Executive Education. These online courses are graded as pass or fail; participants must receive 80 percent to pass and obtain the certificate of completion for each online course.

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Note:

  • The certificate shown above is for illustrative purposes only and may not be an exact prototype of the actual certificate. Kellogg Executive Education reserves the right to change the certificate and specifications without notice.

IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni Status Benefits

On successful completion of the programme, participants will be eligible for the prestigious IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni Status. These participants will subsequently receive the alumni registration details from IIM Kozhikode. The benefits include:

  • Eligible to receive Publications and Newsletters of IIMK periodically

  • Online access login details to Kasebook (Online Alumni Portal)

  • Issuance of Alumni Identity Card

  • Availing MDC/Guest Rooms at prevailing rates subject to availability

Note: The Executive Alumni benefits are subject to the discretion of IIM Kozhikode.

Benefits from IIM Kozhikode

Pay Later - Finance Options

Programme Fee

Maximum Loan Amount Available

Tenure (months)

EMI

INR 6,00,000 + GST

INR 6,72,600

36

INR 24,868

Note:

  • The above EMI's are indicative. The EMI's offered by each of the loan providers might vary from the above figures, depending upon tenure and loan amount to be disbursed.

  • Other EMI tenures available (Months): Propelld: 6/12/18/24/30/36/42/48

Complimentary Annual Digital WSJ Membership

Complimentary Annual Digital WSJ Membership

As a participant in the programme, you will receive a complimentary annual digital membership to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) with unlimited access to award-winning journalism across any device. From business and world news to technology, life, and arts, WSJ provides ambitious and fact-based reporting that readers can trust.

Frequently Asked Questions

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