Advanced Management Programme

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Recent geo-political challenges and technological disruptions have necessitated growing organisations and individuals to acquire new age competencies to excel in the current business environment.

The Advanced Management Programme in Corporate Affairs (AMP-CA) is designed for mid-career professionals to enhance and advance their corporate affairs and management skills and knowledge. The program will be offered in a blended mode enabling the participants to balance their work and personal commitments while completing the program.

Uniquely curated by IICA, the Advanced Management Programme in Corporate Affairs (AMP-CA) is an intensive 12-month programme to build deeper understanding of various contemporary and relevant facets of the domain of corporate affairs and management.

Delivered with a practical perspective through a prudent mix of energising lectures, keynotes and panels, interactive breakouts, case studies, seminars, industry interactions, assignments and role plays, this Advanced Management Programme aims to expand business acumen of career oriented middle and senior-level corporate professionals to take on higher responsibilities and lead decisively.

Message from DG & CEO, IICA

The business environment has changed dramatically over the past few decades replacing the sense of certainty, stability and familiarity. Modern business organizations face a lot of challenges in the VUCA world (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous) creating a need for leadership skills and organizational capabilities different from those that helped them succeed in the past.

To survive and thrive, future business managers have to change the way they think and act, expanding their role beyond general administration and reporting. The IICA unique Advanced Management Programme - Corporate Affairs (AMP-CA) aims to meet the changing demands and offer contemporary and relevant competencies needed by the future business leaders and managers. The programme will equipthem to do the right thing, at the right time, for the right reason and in the right way.

I welcome the future business leaders and managers to the new age Advanced Management Programme - Corporate Affairs.

Sh. Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh

Message from Program Director, IICA

The current business landscape in VUCA world and digital disruption is marked by various shifting forces, making it difficult to predict outcomes and make real-time intelligent business decisions. In order to keep businesses viable, profitable and ultimately successful, the new age business leaders need to develop competencies to identify future disruptive changes, create business resilience and develop a sustainable competitive advantage.

The Advanced Management Programme - Corporate Affairs (AMP-CA) is designed to enable a shift in leadership perspective at current corporate world. The programme employs a mix of learning methods, weaving together real-world practice with experiential learning sessions through case studies, delivered by a global pool of experts.

I welcome you all to this advanced professional enrichment programme aimed at equipping you to take a dee dive into the complex responsibilities and operational challenges of global business leadership.

Wish you happy learning.

Prof (Dr) Naveen Sirohi

KEY FEATURES

12 Month Hybrid Program

15 Modules

Evening Weekend Live Sessions

Industry Oriented

Two 1-Week Campus Immersions

Global Pool of Experts

Case Study Based

Recording Available

Master Classes

Alumni Connect

A QUICK COMPARISON

Course Structure

Pre-Course Connection

Prior to AMP, participants connect with each other via IICA Learning Management System (LMS) and WhatsApp Group to form a learning community. The idea is to help participants prepare for the 12-month experience and learn about each other’s background, objectives and projects/assignments

Module 1 - Business Strategy in VUCA Times

The module focusses upon the agility and strategic approach needed by new age business leaders in the present VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous) business environment where disruption has become a norm.

Module 2 - Financial Reporting

The working understanding of finance is a necessary precondition for a leadership role. The communication of financial information to external and internal stakeholders in a true and fair manner ensuring compliances, sustainability and growth is the focus area of this module.

Module 3 - Corporate Finance

The module aims to augment strategic financial decision-making related to capital structure and capital budgeting with the aim of maximising returns for the shareholders.

Module 4 - Business and Financial Laws

This module provides the learners an understanding of the legal ecosystem in which the organisations have to survive and thrive focusing upon business and financial laws.

Module 5- Sustainability and Social Dimensions of Business

Modern organisations are increasingly focused on achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and integrating sustainable practices in everyday operations. The module prepares the participants with key concepts of sustainability, ESG and CSR.

Module 6 Corporate Insolvency and Turnaround Management

The module exposes learners to the theory, practice and experience of business facing financial distress and enables them for proactive strategic interventions to identify and address underlying issues, revitalise operations, and position their organisations for long-term success.

Module 7 - Business Valuation and M&A

The importance of transparent and reliable valuations is becoming increasingly important in present interconnected world. The module will give an overview of valuation and M&A to the participants.

Module 8 - Competition and Market Regulation

The participants will be exposed to the policies and laws imposed by the Government and regulatory bodies relevant for business organisations for ensuring a level-playing field, protect consumer interest and encourage innovation and competition

Module 9 - Design Thinking and Innovation

The module will focus on leveraging design thinking principles and innovative problem-solving tools by participants to address business challenges and guide their organisation’s strategy.

Module 10 - Start-up Ecosystem

This module aims at providing participants a 360 degree understanding of the start-up ecosystem enabling them to pursue their entrepreneurial endeavours or take a leadership role in a start-up company.

Module 11 - Corporate Governance

The objective of this module is to impart a critical understanding of the structure, objectives and mechanisms of corporate governance, and the legal and other issues affecting systems by which organisations are directed and controlled.

Module 12 - Negotiation and Communication

This module is intended to prepare participants to communicate and negotiate effectively for achieving specific objectives with a given audience in a specific situation.

Module 13 - Managing across Cultures

The module will explore how culture affects business and will develop critical capability of participants in understanding and analysing cross cultural scenarios.

Module 14 - Corporate Reputation and Management

This module will focus on contemporary communication issues faced by organisations today and will develop knowledge and skills to manage reputation. Techniques for dealing with crisis communication and associated reputation management strategies will also be covered.

Module 15 - Toolkit for New Age Business Leaders

The module focusses on the new competencies needed as part of present leadership toolkit like storytelling, financial modelling, social media management, creating personal brand etc.

TESTIMONIALS

"Overall, IICA’s Corporate Affairs component ensured it was a cornerstone of our executive education journey, equipping us comprehensively for leadership roles in the corporate arena.
The modules were strategically aligned with current regulatory trends and corporate governance practices, providing a robust foundation for navigating complex business environments.
The delivery was top-notch, featuring a blend of theoretical rigor and practical insights from seasoned practitioners"

Mukesh Kumar
Senior Manager, Union Bank of India

"The content of IICA EMBA Corporate Affairs is grounded on real-life cases covering ethical corporate governance, and best business management practices like business valuation, sustainable business and business strategy
A week-long campus immersion was both educational and enjoyable.
It was a truly transformative year instilling in me renewed sense of purpose and resilience to navigate the turbulent waters of today’s business landscape."

Manoj Kumar Thakur
Tax & Management Consultant

"The Corporate Affairs modules were comprehensive and highly relevant to current industry practices.
The delivery was impeccable, combining insightful lectures with practical case studies.
Campus immersion provided valuable networking opportunities, enhancing the overall learning experience"

Girish Raghavendra Rao
Head Operations, Maintenance and Quality, Saurya Urja Company of Rajasthan Limited

"One of the best courses available in India in the corporate affairs field.
As an individual, I have gained a lot through the program and have been extensively exposed to the domains of corporate affairs conducted by IICA, which were not available earlier through an MBA Course. The program has prepared me to encounter challenges in corporations"

Rahul Tripathi
AGM BrahMos Aerospace

"I found the Corporate Affairs program at IICA to be truly unique, exceptional and transformative, particularly for individuals like myself who come from noncommerce background. The modules were meticulously designed blending theoretical knowledge with practical insights on topics like corporate governance, legal and regulatory framework, business strategy, sustainable businesses etc."

Pavan Kumar
Deputy Manager Bridge and Roof Company (India) Ltd.

"The program is suitable for all mid-career professionals who want to take advantage of corporate affairs leadership roles. It provided me an opportunity to enhance and advance my corporate affairs skills and knowledge."

Ashvinee Kumar
Managing Director Chaupal Sansadhan Ltd. & Yogbodhi Private Ltd.

"The Corporate Affairs component by IICA provided a comprehensive and insightful learning experience. The program truly prepared us to navigate and excel in complex and dynamic field of corporate affairs, equipping us with the skills and confidence needed to thrive in our careers."

Raghav Samyal
Software Engineer Accenture

"The unique and distinctive proposition of learning at IICA through collective discourse, including theoretical concept clarity and application-oriented methodology, has greatly enhanced my understanding of corporate affairs concepts. Beyond academics, the platform that IICA has provided for the development of my leadership skills, I will cherish for a lifetime"

Purvie Gupta
Customer Service Specialist Fareportal India Pvt Ltd

"The faculty at IICA are top class intellectuals capable of delivering the bird’s eye view of Corporate world with complex and trending issues in business"

Naveed Rasool
Assistant Manager Jammu & Kashmir Bank

"I found the Corporate Affairs program by IICA to be exceptionally enriching. The modules were meticulously designed, offering deep insights into corporate governance, regulatory frameworks and stakeholder management."

Nishant Bakshi
Vice President Barclays

Eligibility and Selection Process

Who should attend?

The program is recommended for early-career to mid-career level executives aspiring for leadership role in future. Target audience include working executives, entrepreneurs & professionals with minimum 5 years of experience aspiring forleadership role.

Eligibility

Education - Graduation from any discipline from any university

Experience - Minimum 5 years of experience in corporates or own business/profession

Application Process

An online admission application form is to be filled up by the applicants as per the advertisement by providing the requisite information with documentary support and registration fee.

Deadlines
Super Early Bird Discount:	December 31, 2024
Early Bird Discount	January 10, 2025
Last Minutes Registration:	January 15, 2025

REGISTRATION PROCESS

Registration Fee -Rs. 50,000/- (plus GST) (Non-Refundable)

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Registration Fee will be adjusted in the total applicable fee

Program Fee includes two 1-week campus immersion expenses on double-sharing basis accommodation, food and other expenses at IICA

Indian Participants - Individual
Super Early Bird Offer (20% Discount ) Upto 31.12.2024	4,00,000/- (plus taxes) \| Subject to Availability
Early Bird Offer (10% Discount) Upto 10.01.2025	4,50,000/- (plus taxes) \| Subject to Availability
Last Minute Registration (Full price) Upto 15.01.2025	5,00,000/- (plus taxes) \| Subject to Availability

This category is applicable to organisations who want to sponsor their employees for the program. In such cases, group discount is available as under:
Indian Participants – Sponsored
2 – 5 Participants	6-9 Participants	10-19 Participants
10% discount	20% discount	25% discount