Summary
The Advanced Programme in Strategic Project Management (APSPM) has been launched in collaboration with Eruditus
The programme is designed to upskill mid to senior-level executives on project and portfolio management
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta has announced the launch of its nine-month Advanced Programme in Strategic Project Management (APSPM) aimed at equipping mid and senior-level executives with the ability to plan and effectively manage projects in their organisation.
The B-school has launched this programme in partnership with Eruditus, a multinational enterprise that partners with top-tier educational institutions across the globe to offer affordable courses.
The programme will include weekly live sessions conducted online and five days of mandatory in-class sessions towards the end, a press communique from the B-school stated.
It is aimed at introducing the participants to the concepts of project and portfolio management, and the advanced tools and techniques available for implementation in different businesses. The capstone project provides participants with an opportunity to apply the learnings from the programme to real-life projects.
Sudhakara Reddy from IIM Calcutta said, “IIM Calcutta has specifically designed this programme for senior executives looking for upskilling in project and portfolio management. The curriculum helps participants learn about the concepts of project and portfolio management, and the advanced tools and techniques to implement in different business scenarios.”
All the enrolled executives, on successful completion of all the evaluation components and attendance criteria, would receive a certificate of completion and would be eligible for the IIM Calcutta executive education alumni status. The third batch of online and in-class sessions is scheduled to begin on March 27.
Mohan Kannegal, CEO, India and Asia-Pacific, Eruditus, said, “Projects are a fundamental part of every company’s business plan. This programme would help the executives attain a competitive edge in their domain. The programme would also help the individuals gain an end-to-end understanding of project management and portfolio management from planning to execution.”
It will help them learn the tactical, operational and behavioural aspects of project management and apply new concepts, such as agile management techniques, to daily operational challenges, added Kannegal.
“Rapidly changing business landscape and the uncertainties that it brings along have necessitated organisations to adapt to changes quickly. Organisations that are capable of rapidly adapting to environmental changes can not only maintain their current position but also grow,” said Megha Sharma, a professor at IIM Calcutta.
Such organisations, irrespective of their size, right from start-ups to conglomerates, are increasingly adopting the project-oriented structure for better accountability, she added.
Last updated on 18 Feb 2022
