Bengaluru, April 28, 2025: The role of CFOs has broadened significantly in the past few years, transcending traditional financial responsibilities to encompass strategic decision-making. The need for constant transformation is crucial as CFOs are now expected to lead transformative initiatives and provide insights that can directly influence organizational growth and sustainability. Catering to the growing demands of the future CFO role, the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK), acclaimed for its 3rd rank in the Ministry of Education’s NIRF 2024 rankings, along with Emeritus, a global pioneer in offering accessible and affordable high-quality education to individuals and organisations, announced the launch of their Chief Financial Officer Programme, featuring two online certificate courses by Kellogg Executive Education.
According to PwC Pulse Survey (CFO Insights 2024), 53% of finance leaders are reevaluating their investment strategy to focus on margin-improving projects. 66% of CFOs also say they’re considering acquisitions or mergers, a growing priority this year. More than half (53%) of finance chiefs are looking to accelerate digital transformation using data analytics, AI, automation and cloud solutions — the backbone of advanced financial tools — to help drive standardisation and intelligently automate as many manual processes as possible. This underscores the evolving role of CFOs as strategic partners who drive business growth and innovation through data-driven insights and collaboration across functions. As CFOs adapt to the rapidly changing business landscape, they are transforming their roles from traditional financial stewards to strategic advisors who play a crucial role in shaping organizational strategy and decision-making.
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In response to this shift, the 12-month Chief Financial Officer Programme is curated for new and evolving CFOs. It is also designed for seasoned financial leaders and business heads with a minimum of 10 years of work experience. Designed to unlock the next level of their CFO journey, the programme will equip leaders to refine financial decision-making in a dynamic global economy, navigate mergers, acquisitions, and IPOs with confidence. The programme will also enable leaders master data-driven financial strategies, lead with integrity, ethical governance and corporate responsibility, innovate through design thinking for creative financial solutions, execute strategic risk management, safeguard assets and maximize opportunities.
This hands-on programme for creating future-ready CFOs offers immersive live online learning by IIMK faculty and industry experts, and a 3-day in-campus immersion at the IIM Kozhikode campus. It also features two online modules by Kellogg Executive Education. Additionally, the programme includes a capstone project guided by IIM Kozhikode Faculty, hands-on learning through business simulations in strategic finance, an opportunity for peer-to-peer learning and advanced modules on economic dynamics, mergers, acquisitions and IPO, & C-Suite leadership. The modules have been carefully crafted to provide leaders with growth strategies, innovation, digital transformation, and data-driven decision-making. The module includes various impactful topics such as economic dynamics and global considerations, financial markets, advanced corporate finance strategies and business valuation, strategic performance management, leading with AI and digital, leading growth strategy, corporate governance and ethical leadership, transforming disruption into advantage and C-suite leadership among others.
Commenting on the launch of the programme, Avnish Singhal, Executive Vice President, India & APAC, Emeritus, said, “In today’s dynamic business landscape, Chief Financial Officers must proactively embrace change and adapt to emerging trends to remain indispensable. This programme provides a comprehensive curriculum covering financial strategy, risk management, and digital transformation. By equipping CFOs with advanced analytical skills and strategic foresight, this programme enables them to navigate complex financial challenges, drive innovation, and lead their organizations towards sustainable growth. We are committed to bringing high-impact programmes and excited to collaborate with an esteemed institution such as IIM Kozhikode. We are confident that participants will be able to gain a competitive edge in their financial decision-making, optimize resource allocation, and drive profitability, ensuring long-term financial sustainability and resilience for their organizations.”
The eligibility for this programme includes Graduates (10+2+3)/ Diploma holders (10+2+3) from a recognised university (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU/State Government/recognised international universities) with a minimum of 10 years of work experience. This programme is set to begin on June 28, 2025, with a fee of INR 6,58,000 plus GST.
Upon successful completion of the programme and maintaining a minimum attendance of 75 percent, participants will be awarded a certificate of completion from IIM Kozhikode and an opportunity to gain the IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni status. Additionally, upon successful completion of each online module with a minimum grade of 80%, the participants will also receive a verified digital certificate of completion by Kellogg Executive Education.
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