Projecting Success: IIM Calcutta and Emeritus Launch Elite Strategic Project Management Course

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The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta) and Emeritus have partnered to launch its Advanced Programme in Strategic Project Management. The programme is intended to equip mid and senior-level professionals with the advanced capabilities necessary to drive high-impact projects, align them to organizational objectives, and achieve quantifiable business benefits in a rapidly changing project environment.

Programme Overview

The nine-month intensive course aims at working professionals looking to shift roles from project implementation to strategic leadership positions.
The course recognizes the growing worldwide need for project management skills, with close to 88 million project management-aligned roles anticipated by 2027.
Students will acquire strategic, tactical, and behavioral skills to handle intricate projects and portfolios efficiently.

Key Features & Structure

Blended Learning Approach
More than 120 hours of live online classes conducted by IIM Calcutta's world-class faculty.
Two week-long in-campus immersion modules at IIM Calcutta for experiential, real-world learning.
Peer-to-peer learning, business simulations, and practical recommendations from industry experts.

Robust Curriculum

Addresses macro issues, tactical and operational problems, and behavioral processes of project management.

Modules are:

Project Portfolio Management
Project Financing and Valuation
Project Planning, Scheduling, and Risk Management
Project Monitoring, Problem Solving, and Closure
Agile and Critical Chain Project Management
Leadership and Communication Techniques
Capstone Project

Participants apply their skills to an actual strategic initiative, reinforcing practical application and executive decision-making.

Who Should Register?

Mid and senior-level executives with a minimum of nine years of project or program management experience.
Professionals looking to transition from project execution to managing project portfolios and driving business growth.
Individuals looking to advance their leadership, communication, and financial skills in project management.

Industry Relevance

India alone is expected to experience a 33% increase in project management roles by 2027, with a major talent deficit at the strategic leadership level.
The programme is designed to address the critical need for project managers who can close the gap between delivery and strategic alignment, making projects deliver long-term organizational success.

Benefits and Credentials

Certificate and Executive Education Alumni Status from IIM Calcutta upon successful completion.
Improved capacity to drive high-performing teams, manage risk, and make sound financial decisions for project success.
Access to the alumni network and career progression opportunities of IIM Calcutta.

Sources: Passionate in Marketing, Digital Learning (Elets Online), The Indian Express, Emeritus, Shiksha, IIM Calcutta Official Website