IIM Lucknow's Chief Operations Officer Programme emphasises leading operational excellence and business growth

The Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow), ranked as the #4 best B-School in India (Business Today, 2021) and #7 as per NIRF, 2021, is launching the first-of-its-kind Chief Operations Officer Programme with Emeritus, the global leader in making high-quality education accessible and affordable to individuals, companies, and governments worldwide. This high-impact 11-month programme will enable business leaders, aspiring and new COOs to improve their organisation’s operational efficiency, resilience to disruption, and business growth.
Transforming operations into an engine of growth and innovation requires strategic and creative thinking instead of being purely operational, as was the case in the past. In this context, the role of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) has thus evolved into being a major strategic partner accountable for leading the operational transformation initiatives to achieve greater customer-centricity amidst accelerated changes in demand, technology, and data. To position a business for greater profitability, a trailblazing COO must recalibrate strategic priorities, embrace new ways, and focus on cost control and efficiency. According to IBM Insight (2021), 81% of COOs rely heavily on data to improve their organisation’s operational efficiency.

Advantages of IIM Lucknow's Chief Operations Officer Programme
The Chief Operations Officer Programme from IIM Lucknow allows professionals to enhance their practical, industry-aligned skills to improve operational innovation and efficiency to boost business growth. Delivered through a blend of engaging live online sessions and a five-day in-campus immersion at the IIM Lucknow campus, this programme, taught by distinguished IIM Lucknow faculty, is ideal for senior professionals and business leaders with over ten years of work experience.

The programme curriculum includes ten contemporary modules, a capstone project, and real-world case studies, which will equip participants to drive greater business efficiency and impact with a best-in-class experiential understanding of digital and engineering operations. On successful completion of the programme, participants will receive a certificate of completion from IIM Lucknow and eligibility for the prestigious IIM Lucknow Executive Alumni Status.

According to Programme Directors, Dr Suresh K. Jakhar, Associate Professor, Operations Management and Dr Himanshu Rathore, Assistant Professor, Operations Management, IIM Lucknow, this programme is aimed to help participants, “Gain a competitive advantage in today's business environment by developing their operational capabilities from a strategic perspective. The operational capabilities of a company allow it to steer its way through a volatile, uncertain, and competitive market. This programme is designed for COOs/business leaders to develop the necessary operational skill sets to think strategically, act decisively, and drive value chain innovation”.

IIM Lucknow’s Executive Alumni Status benefits
Upon successfully completing IIM Lucknow’s Chief Operations Officer Programme, participants with a minimum of 75% attendance and satisfactory academic performance will be awarded the certificate of completion and the eligibility to receive IIM Lucknow's Executive Alumni status (optional). Here are some of the benefits:

• Executive Alumni Status of the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
• Receipt of all IIM Lucknow programme brochures and newsletters along with details of souvenirs available with MDP Office
• Lifelong access to a network of distinguished IIM Lucknow Executive Alumni
• Access to the IIM Lucknow Campus Library (on-site access)
• 10% discount on the fee for any additional programme (Open programme, Online) at IIM Lucknow (Lucknow and Noida campus)
• 10% group discount on the fee for reference of participants (minimum group of five)

As part of the programme, learners will also receive exclusive access to Emeritus Career Services. As a means to assist you in managing your career proactively, offerings include support services through dedicated sessions on interview preparation, job placement assistance and building an impressive resume as well as a LinkedIn profile.

The portal uses an online platform where placement assistance from Emeritus’ partner companies is published, applied to, and tracked to success. Many Emeritus alumni work at Microsoft, ICICI Bank, Infosys, HDFC, Airbnb, TCS, Ola, Flipkart, JSW, Wipro, Honeywell, JP Morgan, Reliance Jio, Mahindra, Gartner, Accenture, Cognizant, amongst others.

Key points about the IIM Lucknow’s Chief Operations Officer Programme:
Start Date: June 30, 2022
Fee: INR 4,00,000 + GST
Duration: 11 Months
Last Date to Apply: June 22, 2022

This path-breaking executive programme from IIM Lucknow will transform your ability to strategically lead the operational transformation initiatives to achieve greater customer-centricity amidst accelerated changes in demand, technology, and data. The programme is offered through Emeritus, a global leader in making high-quality education accessible and affordable, offering a digital-first, seamless learning and high engagement experience.

Flexible payment options and low-cost EMI options are available. Interested applicants can get direct assistance to resolve any queries with our programme advisors by calling us on +91 82779 98590 or writing to us at iiml.execed@emeritus.org. Apply now to IIM Lucknow’s Chief Operations Officer Programme and become a leader who confidently achieves operational efficiency.

About IIM Lucknow:
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow, is one of the premier national level institutes of management in India, involved in generating and imparting knowledge in the field of management. It is amongst the five B-Schools in India to achieve the coveted dual accreditations by the Association to Advance Collegiate School of Business (AACSB) as well as the Association of MBAs (AMBA). World over, only about 5% of the institutes have acquired AACSB’s accreditation. IIM Lucknow is now ranked 79th globally in its maiden entry into the prestigious Financial Times (FT) 100 List of Global Business Schools for its flagship PGP (MBA) Programme. Learn more at iiml.ac.in.

About Emeritus:
Emeritus offers customised and open programmes in India, Singapore, Dubai and other global locations in collaboration with MIT Sloan, Columbia Business School, IIM Lucknow Executive Education, IIM Calcutta Executive Education, ISB Executive Education, Harvard Business School (HBS), Kellogg Executive Education, Berkeley Executive Education, and Wharton Executive Education, amongst other leading Institutes. Our extensive portfolio also includes short 2-4 day in-class workshops, online courses of 2-3 months duration as well as comprehensive learning journeys that run over 6-9 months, customised to an organisation’s requirement. Learn more at emeritus.org/in.