Post Graduate Certificate Program for
Strategic Chief Operations Officer
In collaboration with Kent Business School
Develop executive level decision making abilities.
Learn how to align operations with business strategy.
Executives participating in open PG Certificate Programs can qualify for executive alumni status once they fulfill the eligibility requirements
A prestigious credential to accelerate your career.
Build valuable connections with peers and top executives.
Balance your professional commitments while advancing your career.
The course offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers all aspects of corporate strategy, including competitive analysis, and market positioning.
Graduates from a recognized University (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU/State Government)
Aspirants with professional experience of 3 years in operations, supply chain, or related fields.
The IIM online Strategic Chief Operations Officer course is available for INR 3,69,000/- plus 18% GST
The mandatory campus immersion fee is included in the program fee. However, for the optional campus immersion (at the end of the program), a payment of 7,500/- plus 18% GST per day must be made.
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Vice President of Operations
Director of Business Operations
Business Process Manager
Enterprise Operations Head
Operations Strategy Consultant
Senior Project Manager
Corporate Strategy Manager
Business Excellence Manager
Plant Operations Head
Service Delivery Manager
Supply Chain Director
General Manager of Operations
Business Transformation Leader
Senior Director of Strategy & Innovation
Completing the Strategic Chief Operations Officer (COO) program offers a high ROI through enhanced career growth, increased salary potential, and valuable professional development. With this certification, you'll position yourself as a strategic leader, opening doors to new opportunities in management, consulting, and executive roles, and accelerating your leadership journey.
Upon successfully completing the Post Graduate Certificate Program for Strategic Chief Operations Officer, participants will receive a PG Certificate from IIM Visakhapatnam in collaboration with Kent Business School. To earn the certificate, participants must meet the required attendance criteria and submit the final project.
Participants will be advised by professional counselors over the virtual mode
Profiles will be shortlisted in view of qualification standards and counselor comments on the profile.
Profile gets Approved or Rejected based on the shared information.
Only Approved profiles proceed further for enrollment process.
Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam (IIMV) belongs to the prestigious IIM family of business schools. It is a new generation IIM, set up by the Government of India in September 2015. At 26th place among the business schools pan-India in the National Institutional Ranking Framework 2024 of the Government of India, it is ahead of all new-generation IIMs established in 2015/2016.
Visakhapatnam is a picturesque port-city on the east coast of India. It is easily accessible by air, sea, rail, and road connections. It ranks among the cleanest cosmopolitan cities in the country. The city is a popular tourist destination with a beautiful beach on one side and a majestic mountain-range on the other. The vibrant city is well known for its heritage and hospitality; culture and cuisine; tradition and talent; trade and technology; innovation and industry; entrepreneurship and enterprise. Visakhapatnam is a base to several large, medium, and small companies (public and private) in the core sector, energy, financial services, infrastructure, IT, pharma, etc. The Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy is headquartered at Visakhapatnam. In short, it is one of the most preferred destinations in India to live, learn, yearn, and earn.
Kent Business School (KBS), part of the University of Kent, stands as a leading institution in
business education. Established in 1988, it operates across two campuses: Canterbury and
Medway. The school offers a comprehensive range of programs, including undergraduate,
postgraduate, and doctoral degrees, as well as the Kent MBA.
A hallmark of KBS's excellence is its "Triple Crown" accreditation, awarded by EQUIS,
AACSB, and AMBA. This distinction places KBS among the top 1% of business schools
globally. In the 2023 Shanghai Global Rankings for Business Administration, KBS was
ranked 34th worldwide and 12th in the UK. Additionally, Marketing at KBS was ranked 12th
for graduate prospects in The Complete University Guide 2024.
Research at KBS is equally impressive. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF),
80% of its research was deemed "world-leading" or "internationally excellent," reflecting the
school's commitment to impactful scholarship.
Students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, such as the award-winning Sibson Building in
Canterbury, and a global alumni network of over 23,000 graduates across 87 countries. With
a focus on employability, KBS offers opportunities like industrial placements, consultancy
projects, and entrepreneurship support through its ASPIRE initiative.
Kent Business School combines academic rigor with practical experience, making it a
premier choice for aspiring business professionals.
Prof. Milan Kumar is an Assistant Professor in Production and Operations Management Area. He holds a Ph.D.
Dr Preetam Basu is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Analytics, Operations, and Systems at Kent Business School, University of Kent.
Prof. Neena Pandey is a faculty in the Information Systems area at IIM Visakhapatnam. She holds a PhD from IIM Bangalore,...