IIM Kozhikode — India's #3 IIM for Working Professionals
IIM Kozhikode is ranked #3 in India by NIRF Management — EQUIS and AMBA accredited, making it one of only two IIMs with EQUIS accreditation (IIM Ahmedabad is the other). It offers 4 distinct executive programmes for working professionals, spanning senior leadership, analytics, strategy, and supply chain — the widest range of any single IIM at accessible fee points.
All 4 IIM Kozhikode Executive Programmes
| Programme | Fee | Duration | Min. Exp | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prof Cert in New Age Management (NAMP) | ₹4,00,000 | 10 months | 10 yrs | Senior pros targeting C-suite |
| Prof Cert in Analytics & GenAI | ~₹2,10,000 | 6-8 months | 2 yrs | Managers wanting AI+analytics + IIM-K brand |
| Prof Cert in Strategic Management | ₹1,95,000 | 6 months | Grad | Mid-level managers, strategy track |
| Adv Supply Chain Mgmt & Analytics | ~₹1,75,000 | 6 months | Work exp | Operations/supply chain professionals |
NAMP — For 10+ Years Experience
The New Age Management Programme for Senior Professionals is IIM Kozhikode's flagship senior leadership credential — the only IIM programme built exclusively for 10+ year professionals. ₹4L + GST, 10 months. Covers strategic leadership, M&A, digital transformation, and C-suite effectiveness. Peer cohort of 10+ year professionals is a significant quality differentiator.
Analytics & GenAI — Best Value IIM-K Programme
The most popular IIM-K programme in 2026 — ~₹2.1L for 6-8 months. Covers GenAI for business, analytics strategy, and data-driven decisions. No coding required. IIM-K's NIRF #3 / EQUIS+AMBA accreditation makes this one of the strongest analytics credentials available at this price point in India.
Strategic Management and Supply Chain — Specialist Options
Strategic Management (₹1.95L, 6 months) covers competitive strategy, digital transformation, and business model innovation — best for mid-level managers preparing for general management roles. Supply Chain Analytics (~₹1.75L, 6 months) is the most targeted IIM programme for operations/SCM professionals — covers demand forecasting, network optimisation, and digital supply chain.
IIM Kozhikode vs Other IIMs — Why Choose IIM-K?
- NIRF #3 — higher ranked than most IIMs offering executive programmes
- EQUIS accreditation — European accreditation stronger than AACSB for international use in some contexts
- 4 distinct programmes — most choice per IIM among affordable options
- NAMP is the only 10+-year-exclusive IIM programme at ₹4L (IIM-A AGMP is ₹8L for 5+ yrs)
- Supply Chain programme — only IIM specialist supply chain analytics credential