Chief Operations Officer (COO) Programme

Programme offers an 8X advantage

Build enterprise-level execution, governance and leadership depth

Earn IIM Calcutta certification Prestigious
industry-recognition

Hands-on learning Case studies and group assignments

Work on capstone projects Real business challenges

8 days of
campus visit In-person engagement with faculty & peers

Executive education alumni status Join 33,000+ IIM Calcutta alumni network

Navigate organizational complexity Risk, governance and AI at enterprise scale

Strengthen your leadership presence Make enterprise-level
decisions

Expand your professional network Peers from diverse industries

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The evolving role of the COO

Traditional COO

Optimize efficiency and cost
Execute predefined strategy
Manage linear operating models
Improve processes incrementally
Limited boardroom engagement

Next-Gen COO

Drive enterprise scale and value
Shape business strategy
Design agile operating models
Lead AI-driven transformation
Influence boardroom decisions

Duration 8 Months sunday only live online classes
Campus visit Two 4 days visit to IIM Calcutta campus
Capstone Project Real business challenges

Modern curriculum curated
for leaders

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Strategic role of Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Understanding the macroeconomic context of business
COOs role in strategy formulation
Aligning operations strategy to business strategy
Strategic supply chain design and capacity planning
Developing financial understanding in strategy
Digital strategies and operations relation

Leading Business Transformation and Operational Excellence

AI and Business Transformation
Developing supply chain capabilities and increasing competitiveness
Optimisation models for operational efficiency
Achieving operational excellence in strategy execution
Understanding financial and costing analysis in execution
Leading and managing transformation and change

Leadership and Stakeholder Management

Discovering effective leadership style, influence and power
Negotiation skills and conflict management
Leadership communicating and effective storytelling
Developing effective organization structure and culture
Nurturing talent and building teams
Contemporary and evolving challenges in managing workforce
Understanding the evolving sustainability and regulatory landscape
Engaging with c-suite

COO’s Role in Boardroom

Frameworks and issues in corporate governance
AI and ethical responsibility
Role and responsibility of executive board member (Leadership issues and dilemmas)
Enterprise risk management

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Programme Directors

Prof. Peeyush Mehta Professor, Operations Management,
IIM Calcutta

Peeyush Mehta is a professor of Operations Management at the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta since 2011.

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Prof. Amit Dhiman Professor, HRM Group,
IIM Calcutta

Prof. Amit Dhiman has been associated with IIM Calcutta since 2008. His academic and professional background spans HR management..

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Eligibility

Graduate / Post graduate in any discipline with min 50% marks
Minimum 10 year of experience

Fee details

Programme fee* ₹4,80,000 Easy instalment plan
Finance option available, EMI as low as ₹20,335/Month Talk to us

Application fee* : ₹2,500

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*GST at 18% extra as applicable
*Fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable.

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What It Takes To Become A Modern COO And How The Chief Operations Officer Programme At IIM Calcutta Builds That Capability

Frequently asked questions

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is the enterprise leader responsible for translating business strategy into execution at scale. Beyond managing day-to-day operations, today’s COO acts as a central architect of strategy execution; aligning people, processes, technology, and capital to deliver measurable business outcomes. In an environment shaped by macro uncertainty, digital disruption, and evolving governance expectations, COOs play a critical role in managing complexity, building organizational resilience, and enabling sustainable growth. Increasingly, the COO is also a key voice in boardroom discussions on risk, transformation, and enterprise performance.

Becoming a next-gen COO requires more than operational excellence. It demands the ability to connect enterprise strategy with execution, lead large-scale transformation, and operate confidently in complex, uncertain environments. A next-gen COO must integrate data-driven and AI-enabled decision-making with strong financial, governance, and risk perspectives. Equally important are leadership capabilities; building influence across the C-suite, engaging stakeholders, shaping culture, and contributing meaningfully to boardroom discussions. This programme is designed to develop these capabilities holistically through strategy, transformation, leadership, and governance learning, reinforced by real-world application and campus immersion.

This programme is ideal for:

Senior operations leaders seeking to move from execution excellence to enterprise-level ownership
Functional and cross-functional leaders preparing for broader C-suite or COO-track roles
Current and aspiring COOs looking to strengthen strategic impact, boardroom presence, and governance capability
Leaders operating in complex environments who want to integrate AI, transformation, and leadership into their operating models
Entrepreneurs looking to professionalise operations, scale their organisations, and build governance-ready enterprises

Typically, participants have 10+ years of professional experience across operations, manufacturing, services, technology, or enterprise functions.

The programme is taught by distinguished faculty from IIM Calcutta, combining academic depth with real-world insight. You can check the faculty details here

The application process is simple and entirely online:

Step 1: Apply for the programme
Step 2: Submit your documents
Step 3: Selection by IIM Calcutta committee
Step 4: Join the programme

You’ll be notified via email once your application is reviewed.

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About IIM Calcutta

The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta was established as the first national institute for Post Graduate Studies and Research in Management by the Government of India in November 1961, in collaboration with Alfred P. Sloan School of Management (MIT), the Government of West Bengal, The Ford Foundation, and the Indian Industry. Over the years, IIM Calcutta has grown into a mature institution with a global reputation, imparting high-quality management education. It has been playing a pioneering role in professionalizing Indian management through its Post Graduate and Doctoral level Programmes, Executive Training Programmes, Research and Consulting Activities. For more information, please visit www.iimcal.ac.in.

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IIM Calcutta COO programme overview

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) Programme from IIM Calcutta is a high-impact executive education programme designed to empower senior professionals transition from operational excellence to enterprise-wide strategic leadership.

The programme enables participants to drive strategic expansion beyond operations, enhance C-suite influence, and grow impact across the enterprise.

It includes an immersive 8-day in-person campus experience at IIM Calcutta, where participants gain advanced perspectives on governance, enterprise risk, AI-enabled decision-making, and financial discipline.

The programme offers IIM Calcutta Executive Education certification and alumni status, strengthening leadership presence and boardroom credibility. It is ideal for professionals with over 10 years of work experience aspiring to fast-track their career to a C-suite role.

Chief Operations Officer Programme

Programme offers an 8X advantage

Apply Now

Next Selection Review on 9th March

The evolving role of the COO

Modern curriculum curated for leaders

Modules

Details

Learn from the best

Hear from the faculty on the programme’s impact

Get ready to step up as a strategic leader

Eligibility

Fee details

Enrolment process

Media Coverage

Frequently asked questions

What is the role of a COO?

What does it take to become a next-gen COO?

Who is this programme best suited for?

Who will I learn from?

How do I apply?

About IIM Calcutta

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IIM Calcutta COO programme overview

Modern curriculum curated
for leaders