Information Technology Management for Strategic Business Leadership: A Programme for Future CIOs and CTOs
IIM Ahmedabad
- Course Duration
6 Months
- Mode
Blended Learning
(D2D + On-Campus Experience) - Batch
02
- Commencement Date
July 24, 2026
- Application Closure Date
Closing Soon
- Session Timing
Sundays,
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
(once a week)
Programme Overview
Information Technology (IT) is the backbone of every organization today; without it, many businesses would halt. Consequently, the role of IT managers is critical for effective organizational management. However, even senior IT managers often do not receive the recognition they deserve. A key reason for this is their difficulty in aligning with business strategies and other functional areas, leading to a perception that they focus more on technology than on business needs.
This gap, both perceived and real, often stems from a lack of formal management training, which limits their understanding of business functions and their interconnectedness. For instance, to effectively contribute to the procurement team, IT managers at pre-CXO, CIO and CTO levels must grasp the entire procurement process. To assess the benefits of technology investments, they need financial acumen; to ensure technology delivers customer value, they must understand marketing; to comprehend how the business provides value, they should be familiar with the strategy, and to facilitate acceptance of technological changes, they need insights into behavior and change management.
For IT managers, especially those with engineering or technical backgrounds, it is crucial to gain a deep understanding of business concepts and effectively integrate them into the broader organizational framework. IIMA’s first-ever technology leadership training programme is specifically designed to bridge this gap, equipping IT professionals with the interdisciplinary skills needed to align technology with business strategy and drive organizational success.
Who Should Attend
The programme is targeted for IT user organizations and consultants. From software development organizations, it will benefit Business Analysts. All large and medium size companies which have a separate IT department. Public sector units and banks. Government departments which have their IT team.
Senior Professionals at CXO Levels:
Chief Technical Officer | Chief Digital Officer | Chief Information Officer | Chief Transformation Officer | Chief Information Security Officer | Head Digital Transformation | Vice President Digital Transformation | Head of Strategy | Vertical Head – Digital Strategy / Digital Product Strategy / Digital / IT / Technology
Mid to Senior Professionals at pre-CXO Levels:
Technical Head | VP Digital Product | Digital Transformation Manager | Senior Product Manager | Digital Transformation Leader | Deputy General Manager | General Manager | Associate Vice President | Consultant | Senior Consultant
About IIM Ahmedabad
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) is a premier global management institute, renowned for its excellence in management education. Over its 60 years of existence, IIMA has been recognized for its exemplary contributions to scholarship, practice, and policy through distinctive teaching, high-quality research, and nurturing future leaders. The institute supports industry, government, and social enterprises, creating a progressive impact on society.
Founded in 1961 through a collaborative initiative by the government, industry, and international academia, IIMA has expanded its global footprint. Today, it has a network of nearly 80 top international institutions and a presence in Dubai. Its eminent faculty and over 45,000 alumni, who hold influential positions worldwide, further contribute to its global recognition.
The flagship two-year Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) is ranked 34th in the FT Masters in Management Ranking 2025, while the one-year Post Graduate Programme in Management for Executives (PGPX) is ranked 27th in the FT Global MBA Ranking 2026. The institute is ranked first in the India Rankings 2025 (NIRF, Management Category) and has been No. 1 for six consecutive years. IIMA also ranks No. 1 in the Eduniversal Best Masters Ranking in Agribusiness/Food Industry Management 2025 for its two-year Post Graduate Programme in Food and Agri-business Management (PGP-FABM).
Source: IIM Ahmedabad
- Ranked #1 in India in the FT Executive Education Rankings (Open Programmes) since 2022
- Ranked #1 among business schools in India by NIRF (Management Category) since 2020
Pedagogical Methodology
Learning Outcomes
The objective of the programme is to provide participants with knowledge of the principles of management and develop competencies to understand:
The market and customers
Financial and managerial aspects of IT projects and technology
Managing people and providing leadership
Managing technology-enabled change
Integrating digital technologies and understanding their importance for marketing success
Admission Process
- 1
Eligibility of Applicant
- 2
Application Submission
- 3
Screening & Shortlisting
- 4
Admission & Fee Payment
- 5
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Syllabus Breakdown
- IT and Business Strategy
- Law, Policy and IT
- Digital Transformation and Disruption
- IT Project Management
- Enterprise Architecture and IT Infrastructure
- Managing Data and Information
- Understanding Platform Business
Programme Fee Details
- *GST (Currently 18%) will be charged extra on these components.
Application Fee
(To be paid during the online application)
(Non-refundable)
Total Programme Fee
(Exclusive of Application Fee)
Instalment Pattern
First Instalment
INR 2,00,000/- + GST(As per the offer letter)
Second Instalment
INR 2,00,000/- + GST(10th October, 2026)
Earn a Career Certificate
At the end of the Programme, eligible participants will receive a Certificate of Completion (CoC) of the Programme from IIM Ahmedabad subject to the assessment and fulfilment of attaining an overall 80% attendance.
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Here’s a quick rundown on the ideal cohort for this programme for Future CIOs and CTOs:
- Senior Professionals at CXO Levels:
This programme is ideal for senior professionals at the CXO level, including Chief Technology Officers (CTO), Chief Digital Officers (CDO), Chief Information Officers (CIO), Chief Transformation Officers (CTO), Chief Information Security Officers (CISO), Head of Digital Transformation, Vice Presidents of Digital Transformation, Heads of Strategy, and Vertical Heads in areas like Digital Strategy, Digital Product Strategy, Digital/IT/Technology. These professionals are involved in strategic leadership and decision-making roles where a deep understanding of technology’s role in business transformation is critical. - Mid to Senior Professionals at Pre-CXO Levels:
The programme also caters to mid to senior professionals at pre-CXO levels who are preparing to step into leadership roles. This includes positions like Technical Heads, VP Digital Product, Digital Transformation Managers, Senior Product Managers, Digital Transformation Leaders, Deputy General Managers, General Managers, Associate Vice Presidents, as well as Consultants and Senior Consultants. These professionals are looking to enhance their strategic leadership capabilities and drive digital transformation initiatives within their organizations.
Participants are assessed for all the courses. Participants will be given any one of the following grades: “Satisfactory Plus” (S+); “Satisfactory” (S); “Unsatisfactory” (U). A participant will be asked to leave the programme and the fees will then be forfeited in any of the following cases:
- If a participant gets 2nd U for academic indiscipline wherein Academic Indiscipline includes cheating/ copying/ plagiarism in assignments and examinations and facilitating cheating in any way or is found having integrity issues during the programme.
- If a participant gets 3rd U for under-performance.
- If a participant gets 1 U for academic indiscipline and 2Us for under-performance.
- As per the norms of the programme, a participant requires at least 80% of attendance to become eligible to receive the certificate, failing which a participant won’t be awarded the certificate.
