The programme is led by IIM Calcutta's renowned faculty, including Prof. Uttam Kumar Sarkar and Prof. Peeyush Mehta—experts in analytics, decision science, and data-driven leadership.

This is not a technical or tool-based analytics course — it's a leadership programme built for senior decision-makers. What sets it apart:

• 75% on-campus format ensures deep immersion and peer dialogue
• Application-first pedagogy—every concept is taught through business use cases
• No coding or tool training—focus is on insight, interpretation, and strategy
• Led by IIM Calcutta faculty, with decades of analytics and leadership expertise
• Covers advanced topics like GenAI and agentic AI, making it future-ready
• Designed for senior professionals, not early-career data practitioners

You will be learning alongside senior professionals with a minimum of 8 years of experience, including:

• Business leaders and CXOs driving digital or data transformation
• Functional heads from marketing, finance, operations, HR, and strategy
• Entrepreneurs and startup founders scaling with data
• Senior managers preparing for enterprise-level leadership roles

The diverse peer group enhances cross-industry learning, network depth, and classroom discussion quality.

Upon successful completion, you will receive:

• A Certificate of Completion from IIM Calcutta, recognized across industries
• Certification will highlight your participation in a rigorous, leadership-focused business analytics programme

Yes. You will be awarded Executive Education Alumni Status from IIM Calcutta, which includes:

• Access to the 32,000+ strong global alumni network
• Invitations to select IIMC alumni events and reunions
• Use of the IIM Calcutta Executive Education Alumni title and benefits

The programme offers structured and informal networking touchpoints throughout:

• Three on-campus immersions for in-person peer and faculty engagement
• Live online sessions and group work that foster collaboration
• Executive Education alumni status for continued connections post-programme
• Alumni groups and forums to stay in touch and exchange opportunities

All participants are required to execute, before the start of the program, an agreement that consists of the standard programme Terms and Conditions. It has the following components:

Part A:

• Etiquette and Platform Rights
• Classroom Etiquette & General Policy Guidelines
• Tools and Platforms in Use
• Tools and Platforms: Terms of Use

Part B: Honor Code

Part C: Certification

Part D: Programme Fee, Refund, and Termination Policy

Selection is designed to identify professionals who will benefit most from this leadership programme.

Candidates are evaluated based on:

• Professional experience (minimum 8 years preferred)
• Academic qualifications (minimum 50% in graduation/post-graduation)
• Statement of Purpose (SOP) that outlines career goals and learning intent
• Fitment with the peer group to ensure meaningful cohort learning

Shortlisted candidates may be invited for further discussion if required.

To be eligible, you must:

• Be a graduate (in any discipline) with a minimum of 50% marks
• Have at least 8 years of full-time work experience
• Hold a current or emerging leadership role in your organisation or business
• Demonstrate interest in applying analytics for strategic decision-making

The application process is simple and entirely online:

• Step 1: Fill out the online application form
• Step 2: Submit your Statement of Purpose (SOP)
• Step 3: Pay the application fee of ₹2,500
• Step 4: Await selection confirmation and guidance on enrollment steps

You'll be notified via email once your application is reviewed.

The curriculum is built to help senior leaders use analytics for strategic decision-making. It covers four key themes:

Foundations of Data-Driven Leadership

• Analytics maturity, data-driven culture, and team building
• Statistical thinking and decision frameworks

From Insight to Impact

• Data preparation, visualization, and pattern discovery
• Functional analytics: marketing, finance, operations, HR

Strategic Foresight with Advanced Tools

• Predictive and prescriptive analytics
• Simulation, optimization, and game theory

Future-Ready with GenAI & Agentic AI

• Business storytelling using GenAI
• Automation and decision support with agentic AI

Detailed curriculum can be viewed here.

Start Date: December 2025

End Date: July 2026

Total Duration: 8 months

Blended format with on-campus and online learning

3 on-campus immersions (5 days each) at IIM Calcutta

Live online sessions led by IIM Calcutta faculty

Mix of case studies, simulations, group projects, and leadership reflections

All sessions are recorded and made available for later viewing

However, full participation is recommended, especially for in-person sessions

Assessment will be based on:

• Participation in live sessions and discussions
• Group activities and simulations
• Assignments, case analyses, and capstone contributions

There are no written exams or coding tests.

Yes. You will need a laptop with:

• Reliable internet access
• Video conferencing capability
• Basic spreadsheet and presentation software

Reading material (pre/post session) will be shared regularly through the Online Learning Management System. The access will be available for 1 year from the date of the commencement of the programme.

Certificate of Completion from IIM Calcutta

You will also gain Executive Education Alumni Status, giving access to IIM Calcutta’s alumni network and events

The total programme fee is ₹6,00,000 (inclusive of all components):

• Application Fee: ₹2,500
• Registration Fee: ₹20,000 (part of the programme fee)
• Programme Fee: ₹6,00,000

This covers tuition, campus immersion sessions, learning materials, and certification.

Yes. The fee can be paid in three structured installments:

• Registration fee:₹20,000 - As per selection email
• 1st Installment: ₹2,00,000 - As per selection email
• 2nd Installment: ₹2,00,000 - Due by 5 March 2026
• 3rd Installment: ₹2,00,000 - Due by 5 June 2026

No, the application fee is non-refundable.

No. The programme fee is non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances.

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When this platform was built, we intended to offer it to our partners and customers for digital learning and delivery. Since 2013, the platform has been extensively used by IIM Calcutta, Indian Institute of Sciences, IIT Kanpur, IIIT Hyderabad and IIT Hyderabad, and many more of our customers and partners. More than 300,000 students have used this platform, which is reputed for user experience, quality, and scale.

This feature-rich platform has become so popular that some of our partners are now using it for their academic needs.

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• Intuitive student experience through a user-friendly LMS
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• Highly Interactive Online Classes
• Effective group/peer learning/projects through Breakout Rooms
• Proctored Online Assessments with detailed analysis
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• Flexible integration with other components, as needed

A comparative study of iPearl.ai against Canvas, Impartus, Moodle, Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom was conducted. Features in the following categories were compared:

• Instructor-led Learning
• Self-paced Learning
• Assessments/Evaluations
• User Experience
• Customer Support
• Scalability and Performance
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Do not worry. In case you miss a session, you will be given access to view the recorded version of the session soon.

• An internet-connected device, Computer/Laptop/Tablet/Smartphone, is enough to access the platform.
• Web camera and Mic with necessary power backup will be needed for proctored online assessments.

• EQUIS, AMBA & AACSB Accreditation
• #5 in NIRF B-School Rankings
• #2 in Asia for B schools
• Ranked #65 in QS Global MBA Rankings
• Global Alumni Network

The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta was established as the first national institute for Post Graduate Studies and Research in Management by the Government of India in November 1961, in collaboration with Alfred P. Sloan School of Management (MIT), the Government of West Bengal, The Ford Foundation, and the Indian Industry. Over the years, IIM Calcutta has grown into a mature institution with a global reputation, imparting high-quality management education. It has been playing a pioneering role in professionalizing Indian management through its Post Graduate and Doctoral level Programmes, Executive Training Programmes, and Research and Consulting Activities. For more information please visit the IIM Calcutta website.