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Program Overview

The Senior Management Program (SMP) by IIM Udaipur is a year-long senior executive leadership program tailored for experienced professionals aspiring to transition into senior leadership roles. Recognized among the top IIM courses for senior management, this program blends live online sessions with immersive on-campus modules - delivering a balance of rigorous academic learning and practical business insight. As one of the most future-focused leadership programs for senior management, it equips participants with critical capabilities across finance, strategy, marketing, supply chain, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence

Eligibility

  • Graduate with a minimum of 10 years of work experience

Fee : 4,00,000
3,50,000+ 18% GST (for early registration)

Mode : Live Online + On - Campus Immersions

Duration: 1 Year

156 Hours of Learning

Business Management Simulation Capstone Exercise

Eligibility

This program is designed for professionals who want to accelerate their career in product management by gaining practical insights and strategic skills. Whether you are an aspiring product manager or a current professional looking to enhance your expertise, this program provides the foundation and advanced knowledge to excel in the dynamic product landscape.

Any graduate or diploma holder (10+2+3) with a minimum of 1 year of work experience.

Product Management Program

Step Into Senior Leadership with the IIM Udaipur Advantage

  • 150+
    Hours of Learning
    across 12 months

  • 6
    Immersive and Future-Ready
    Program Modules

  • 7
    Days of Campus Immersion across Two Visits at the IIM Udaipur Campus

  •  
    IIMU Executive Alumni
    Status

Learning Outcome

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    Develop core and advanced leadership skills

    Understand leadership approaches, build trust-based relationships, and lead yourself and teams effectively while supporting long-term leadership growth.

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    Make informed strategic decisions using financial and analytical tools

    Gain financial acumen to interpret statements, raise capital, and make high-impact decisions, while applying AI and data tools for forecasting and business transformation.

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    Adapt to digital disruption and harness the power of AI

    Learn AI fundamentals, applications, and strategies to integrate AI responsibly into organizational frameworks.

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    Foster innovation, lead change, and drive sustainable growth

    Build an innovation mindset, explore startups, scale new ideas, and apply change management with sustainability at the core.

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    Lead cross-functional teams with agility and clarity

    Strengthen leadership across domains like marketing, finance, HR, and supply chain, while enhancing negotiation and stakeholder management.

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    Apply concepts through real-world case studies and simulations

    Work on case studies and simulations across finance, branding, supply chain, and AI to apply learning to real-world challenges.

Program Objectives

  • Develop Strategic and Future-Ready Leaders

    Prepare professionals to transition from functional managers to 360° leaders who can handle complex challenges.

  • Strengthen Decision-Making Through Multidisciplinary Learning

    Enhance decision-making with a curriculum spanning finance, economics, marketing, human capital, and geopolitics.

  • Drive Business Growth in the Digital and Innovation Era

    Equip leaders to drive digital transformation, innovation, and change management in dynamic markets.

  • Enhance Leadership, Communication, and Negotiation Skills

    Improve leadership style, communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder engagement.

  • Encourage Design-Centric Thinking and Global Perspectives

    Apply design thinking and global perspectives to strengthen foresight and problem-solving.

  • Provide Immersive Learning and Networking Opportunities

    Engage in peer learning, simulations, and faculty interactions through immersive experiences.

  • Apply Learning Through a Capstone Project

    Work on a project simulating the full product journey from concept to prototype to pitch.

Program Highlights

  • Prestigious Certification
    Earn a distinguished certification from IIM Udaipur, boosting industry reputation and career growth.
  • Executive Alumni Status
    Join IIM Udaipur’s executive alumni network of accomplished professionals.
  • On Campus-Immersion
    Participate in two campus immersions (seven days) with hands-on sessions in geopolitics, sustainability, and design thinking.
  • Industry-Relevant Curriculum
    Learn leadership skills across finance, strategy, supply chain, marketing, digital transformation, and AI.
  • Expert-Led Sessions
    Benefit from IIM Udaipur faculty’s academic expertise and real-world insights.
  • Capstone Business Simulation
    Conclude with a business simulation to solve challenges, integrate learning, and present strategic recommendations.

Executive Alumni Benefits

Alumni Benefit Brief Description
Email ID A permanent lifetime email ID with the @iimu.ac.in domain will be provided.
City Chapters - Adhyay Invitations to alumni networking events across cities with the wider IIMU alumni base.
Alumni Card with Serial Number A lifetime alumni identification card issued with a unique serial number.
Apollo Health Card An exclusive Apollo Health Card offering unique health-related benefits.
Newsletters / Articles All IIMU newsletters and institute-published articles will be regularly shared.
10% Discount on ExEd Programs A 10% discount applicable to all future non-degree Executive Education programs.
FT Rankings Eligible Executive Education alumni may be invited to participate in the FT rankings survey.
L&D Student Mentorship Select alumni in senior roles may be invited to mentor full-time IIMU students.
Yearly Magazines Annual magazines and publications by IIMU will be made accessible to alumni.

Program Module

Course Name Topics Covered
Economics for Business Impact of macroeconomic forces in a business environment, role of central banks, linkage between real economy and financial markets, measuring economic health of a country, impact of economic shocks.
Introduction to Marketing 2.0 Market segmentation and product positioning, developing marketing strategy, marketing in the digital era. Principles of customer relationship management, customer value proposition, designing and building strong brands, managing brand dynamics.
Essentials of Financial Decision-Making Linking financial statements with corporate goals, art of raising money, strategic financial decisions, creating value through financial restructuring, basics of valuation.
Managing Human Capital Hiring, employee engagement, compensation design, coaching and talent development, performance management.

Course Name Topics Covered
Managing as a Leader Understanding self, managing relationships, managing inner critic, managing differences in organizational context, managing within organizational hierarchies. Leadership styles and skills, earning trust and building relationships, leading for long-term results, addressing the competing demands of all stakeholders, fostering leadership systems.
Strategic Thinking Modes of strategic thinking, evaluating alternatives and choices, assessing the strategic impact of competitors' moves, pursuing competitive advantage, formulation, and execution of strategies.
Negotiation & Conflict Resolution Identifying effective bargaining styles, identifying influential players to anticipate barriers to and opportunities for negotiated agreements, framing persuasive arguments, cultivating relationships to build trust.
Strategic Supply Chains Managing value chains and managing risks in supply chain networks, efficiency versus effectiveness, operations optimization techniques to reduce costs, effective supply chain growth.

Course Name Topics Covered
Nurturing Innovation Imbibing innovative mindset, Organization design for innovation, Startup ecosystem, Valuing and financing innovation.
Delivering Business Growth Winning in the new normal, Make or buy growth decisions, Mergers and acquisitions, Decision making under uncertainty, Creating an opportunity-focused organization, Scaling fast.
Communication Strategies Building emotional intelligence to communicate effectively, Managing difficult conversations, Communicating across cultures, Maximizing persuasive potential, Navigating interpersonal dynamics, Communication through chatbots.
Change Management Organizational inertia, Organizing for change, Use of metrics and measurement to motivate change, Building a learning-ready organization, Managing resistance to change.

Course Name Topics Covered
Data & AI: Technology foundations for Leaders Understanding how AI works, demystification of technologies behind AI. Deeper appreciation of the power and limitations of modern AI.
Operating Model Transformation with AI Exploring practical use-cases of modern AI tools for forecasting, decision support, customer service, and content creation.
Business Model Transformation with AI Understanding how AI transforms industries, from automation to innovation, integrating AI into core business models.
Organization Models to Catalyze AI Transformation Explore how AI is reshaping the future of work and the organizational capabilities and skills needed to succeed in the emerging business landscape.
AI Ethics, Bias, and Governance in Leadership Addressing ethical concerns, fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI-enabled organizations.

Course Name Topics Covered
International Geopolitics
  • Dynamics of geopolitics
  • The geopolitics of energy
  • Lessons from globalization
Corporate Sustainability
  • Sustainable supply chain management
  • Sustainability marketing
  • CSR and sustainability
  • Climate change and business imperatives
  • Green bonds
Design Thinking for Leaders
  • Developing a design-centric culture
  • Overcoming behavioral biases against design thinking
  • Understanding customer needs
  • Applied creativity and prototyping
  • Design for services
Capstone Exercise (Business Management Simulation) Description: Business/Capstone simulation immerses participants in strategic decision-making across key business functions, including R&D, marketing, production, and finance. Each round represents a business year, challenging participants to analyze market conditions, refine strategies, and compete in a dynamic environment.

Timing: During the final campus immersion
Format: Team-based project evaluated by IIMU faculty

Scope:
  • Select a real or simulated organizational challenge
  • Present board-level recommendations and execution roadmap
Objectives:
  • Integrate cross-module learning into a high-stakes decision context
  • Develop executive-level thinking and collaborative leadership

What you will Learn

  • Strategic Thinking & Execution
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Leadership & People Management
  • Financial Acumen
  • Marketing & Brand Strategy
  • Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
  • Supply Chain & Operations Management
  • Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Design Thinking & Problem Solving

Case Studies and a Capstone Simulation:

Explore real-world business scenarios through case studies that encourage strategic analysis and executive-level thinking. The program culminates in a capstone business simulation, where you'll work in teams to solve organizational challenges and present actionable solutions.

Master the Tools Top Product Managers Use

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Campus Immersion

Experience two on-campus immersions (total 7 days) during the course, designed to strengthen peer collaboration, practical learning, and leadership application. These immersions complement the live online sessions and provide exposure to real-world management challenges across strategy, execution, and growth.

What's Included

  • Board & Stay - Comfortable accommodation during both immersions
  • Food - Meals provided throughout the campus stays
  • Peer Learning - Hands-on group projects, case discussions, and collaborative activities with peers

What's Not Included

  • Travel to and from the campus
  • Any personal expenses during the stay
Fee: ₹16,000 (exclusive of GST)

Payable upfront with the one-time fee or with the second installment, based on your payment plan.

Program Certificate

Fee Structure

Registration Amount

(non-refundable)
INR 2,000/-

Total Fee

(excluding application fee)
INR 3,50,000/- + GST
GST @ 18% :- (INR 63,000/-)

Installment I

Registration Amount :- INR 2,000/-
INR 1,30,000/- + GST
GST @ 18% :- (INR 23,400/-)

Within 72 hours of releasing the offer letter

Installment II

INR 1,30,000/- + GST
GST @ 18% :- (INR 23,400/-)

Before 1st February, 2026

Installment III

INR 90,000/- + GST
GST @ 18% :- (INR 16,200/-)

Before 28th March, 2026

Payment Mode Amount (Excl. GST) GST @ 18% Total Payable Amount Installment Date
Registration Amount 2,000 - - -
One-time Payment 2,00,000 36,000 2,36,000 -
Installment 1 1,00,000 18,000 1,18,000 Within 72 hours of releasing the offer letter
Installment 2 1,00,000 18,000 1,18,000 Before 1st February, 2026

*The program fees are strictly non-refundable and non-transferable

*No Cost EMI options are available for 12 Months

*Standard EMI options are available for 12,18,24,36 Months

*Loan and EMI Options are services offered by TeamLease EdTech. IIM Udaipur is not responsible for the same.

*The On-Campus Immersion program is being facilitated by TeamLease EdTech. The course fee above includes the campus immersion component. Participants are required to make their own travel arrangements. Accommodation, meals, and refreshments during the on-campus sessions will be provided by IIM Udaipur.



Refunds -
Candidates may withdraw their admission anytime up to 15 days prior to the program start date. A total of up to 70% of the program fee received as of the date of withdrawal will be refunded. However, the tax amount paid on the program fee cannot be refunded. Once the program has commenced, no refund will be possible.

Admission Process

*Scanned copies to be submitted within 7 days of application.

  • I Education Certificate
  • II Experience Letter / Latest Pay Slip

**Selection for the program will be done by IIM Udaipur and is strictly based on the education, work experience, and motivation of the participants.

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FAQs

The Senior Management Program (SMP) at IIM Udaipur is a one-year executive education Program designed for experienced professionals aiming to transition into senior leadership roles. It combines live online sessions with on-campus immersions, covering strategic, financial, operational, and digital competencies.

This programme is ideal for mid- and senior-level managers, functional heads, business unit leaders, and entrepreneurs seeking structured growth through a well-rounded leadership program for senior management.

Yes. The Program includes seven on-campus immersions at IIM Udaipur, providing participants with face-to-face engagement, capstone simulations, and collaborative experiences that elevate the learning journey.

Yes. Upon successful completion, participants receive a prestigious executive education certificate from IIM Udaipur, enhancing professional credibility and leadership credentials.

This is a specialized senior leadership program by IIM Udaipur, designed for those already in leadership roles. It focuses on strategic decision-making, innovation, and digital disruption-offering a far deeper and application-oriented experience than general management programs.

Absolutely. The curriculum includes a dedicated module on Data & AI for Business Leaders, covering AI fundamentals, business model transformation, and ethical leadership in the digital age-making it a standout senior executive leadership program.

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