IIML, Emeritus Launch COO Course to Boost Operations 2025

• IIM Lucknow launches 10-month Chief Operating Officer Programme with Emeritus.
• Program combines live online classes, case studies, and on-campus experience.
• Participants gain cross-functional insights, leadership skills, and real-world operational experience.

The Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) has introduced the Chief Operating Officer Programme in partnership with Emeritus, a worldwide leader in executive education.

Designed for senior professionals, business leaders, and future COOs, the 10-month live online course equips participants to spearhead operational changes, enhance efficiency, and promote innovation throughout functions. Integrating scholarly discipline with practical perspectives, the program includes live online classes, case analyses, a culminating project, and a three-day on-campus experience at IIM Lucknow.

Dr. Suresh K. Jakhar, Programme Director and Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at IIM Lucknow, said, "To gain a competitive advantage today, leaders must go beyond operational efficiency and think strategically. This programme equips participants with cross-functional insights, financial acumen, and leadership capabilities to drive value chain innovation and sustainable growth."

Avnish Singhal, Executive Vice President, Head India & APAC, Emeritus, added, "In today's dynamic business environment, operational leaders are the true drivers of transformation. The Chief Operating Officer Programme empowers professionals to integrate strategy with execution, harness digital and analytical tools, and lead innovation with measurable impact while earning an IIM Lucknow credential."

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The program integrates academic excellence with hands-on experience, providing participants the chance to learn from the distinguished faculty of IIM Lucknow and take part in case discussions, collaborative learning, and simulations. Its thorough curriculum encompasses essential areas such as Operations Strategy for Business Success, Business Finance for Chief Operating Officers, Strategic Leadership, Supply Chain and Operational Improvement, Corporate Communication and Crisis Management, as well as Dynamic Pricing in Supply Chain.

Participants will gain insights into actual business scenarios from top international brands such as Amazon, Walmart, and Zara, culminating in a faculty-led Capstone Project that facilitates the direct use of knowledge in real operational issues.