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GROW- Executive General Management Programme

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Programme Overview

GROW is designed for mid-career professionals who aspire to scale their impact and lead organisations in an era defined by disruptive innovation and shifting geopolitics. The programme equips participants with the capabilities required to navigate complexity, seize emerging opportunities, and steer their enterprises with confidence.

By the end of this immersion, participants will be prepared to take on larger responsibilities within their organisations and businesses. More importantly, they will emerge as leaders capable of driving strategic priorities that matter most to their enterprise. The programme content brings together cutting-edge knowledge from manufacturing and engineering domains, which are undergoing profound transformation due to unprecedented disruptions. GROW cultivates the mindset needed not only to adapt but to thrive in this new landscape.

Pedagogy

  • 6-7-month blended learning (16 learning days, Capstone Project, Masterclasses)
  • Two campus immersions of five days each
  • 30 live online sessions on Saturdays
  • Simulations, global case studies, group activities, and research-backed learning

World-Class Faculty

  • Professors with extensive research experience and PhDs from global institutions
  • Industry practitioners from various domains and expertise

Industry Masterclasses

  • Lateral learning sessions led by industry leaders and domain experts

Global Case Studies

  • Select case studies from business school and relevant simulations

Capstone Project

  • Solve a real organisational challenge with academia-industry guidance

Who should Attend

  • Professionals with around five years or more work experience in corporate organisations
  • People, Product and Process Managers
  • Operations and Production Managers
  • Supply Chain and Industrial Strategy Managers
  • Engineering and Quality Leaders
  • R&D and Product Development Professionals
  • Sales and Commercial Heads in the industrial organisations
  • Entrepreneurs and Second-generation Business Leaders

Skill Sets Gained

  • Enhanced readiness for broader, business-critical roles
  • Ability to think and operate with a global perspective
  • Strengthened leadership in digital transformation initiatives
  • Capability to design and manage resilient supply chains

Programme Fees

Programme Duration and Delivery

The GROW Programme will be delivered in hybrid mode over 6-7 months, with 2 in-person immersions at the Ahmedabad University Campus and the remaining sessions held online on every alternate Saturday. The modular and flexible design of the Programme makes it easily accessible and convenient for working professionals.

Programme Fee

Proposed Fee: INR 2.5 lakh + GST per person

Inclusions

  • Tuition Fee
  • Course Materials and Case Studies
  • Food and Beverages during Campus Immersions
  • Simulation Licenses

Learning Benefits

  • Alumni status of Ahmedabad University with on-campus student benefits.
  • Diverse peer-to-peer network
  • Capstone project on real-world opportunities
  • Career growth without a career break
  • Academia-industry collaboration
  • Inquiry-led learning environment

Course Modules

The course is structured around five pillars that build the intellectual infrastructure for participants to conceptualise and execute a capstone project with real outcomes.

Global and Future Perspective

An understanding of various factors affecting businesses globally and adopting a mindset that matches this fast-changing world.

  • Disruptions, Geopolitics, and World View
  • Future of Engineering and Manufacturing
  • Skills of Tomorrow and Nature of Work

Strategic and Business Foundation

Continuous enhancement of individual and organisational competencies and business performance is crucial.

  • Strategic Thinking and Competitive Advantage
  • Financial Decision-Making for Industrial Leaders
  • Managerial Economics and Application
  • Marketing and Brand Management
  • Organisational Behaviour and Leadership
  • Executive Communication and Stakeholder Influence
  • Business Law and Ethics

Digital Transformation

  • Industry 4.0 and Strategy
  • Artificial Intelligence and Applications
  • IOT, Cloud Computing, and Data Analytics
  • Simulation and Digital Twins

Future of Manufacturing

  • Design Thinking and Product Innovation
  • Operations and Supply Chain Strategy
  • Product and Project Management
  • Sustainable Manufacturing and ESG

AI in Business

  • Hands-on application of AI for Business Productivity
  • Practical AI Tools for everyday Managerial Tasks
  • Enhancing workplace efficiency through AI
  • Using AI To support Strategic Decision-Making

Integrative Components

  • Capstone Project
  • Masterclasses (Leadership Presence, Industrialising Business Model Innovations with Data and Digital, Material Science Innovation)

Faculty

NIRAJ ATHAVLE

NIRAJ ATHAVLE

Professor of Practice of Management
Amrut Mody School of Management

Amrita Bihani

AMRITA BIHANI

Assistant Professor
Amrut Mody School of Management

Rakesh Godhwani

RAKESH GODHWANI

Chairman
School of Meaningful Experiences

Nilesh Jain

NILESH JAIN

Associate Professor
Amrut Mody School of Management

Sunil Kale

SUNIL KALE

Professor and Dean
School of Engineering and Applied Science

Kunal Mankodi

KUNAL MANKODI

Senior Lecturer
Amrut Mody School of Management

Peeyush Mehta

PEEYUSH MEHTA

Professor
IIM Calcutta

Rahul Pandey

RAHUL PANDEY

Co-Founder
CLE Trust

Bala Ramadurai

BALA RAMADURAI

Author
Professor
Innovation Coach

Nimit Thaker

NIMIT THAKER

Lecturer
Amrut Mody School of Management

VIBHA TRIPATHI

VIBHA TRIPATHI

Assistant Professor
Amrut Mody School of Management

PROGRAMME USPs

120

Hours of Faculty Engagement

15

Course Modules

16

Learning Days

30

Live Online Sessions on Saturdays

2

Campus Immersions

6-7

Month Blended Programme

5

Integrated Learning Pillars

4+

Industry Masterclasses

1

Industry Capstone Project

20+

Faculty & Industry Experts

Testimonials

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Special thanks to the faculty of this programme. The sessions on finance and marketing helped me gain a broader organisational perspective, while business communication sessions improved how I present and engage in conversations at work. Overall, a wholesome learning experience.

Nikita Parab

Nikita Parab
Lead Design Engineer
Forbes Marshall

Thanks to the entire team at Ahmedabad University for creating the GROW General Management Programme, which has shaped our journey from manager to senior leadership roles. The course strengthened my understanding of leadership, strategy, and execution, and enhanced my ability to apply these skills within my organisation.

Anurag Kaushal

Anurag Kaushal
Senior Manager, Marketing
Arvind Limited

The GROW Programme has been an enriching experience. It gave me deeper insights into strategy, organisational behaviour, data analysis, finance, and more. The programme was well-structured and delivered with clarity by the professors. It helped me build essential skills in strategic thinking, communication, and leadership.

Shwetha Pai

Shwetha Pai
Senior Specialist – R&D
Pidilite Industries

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