GROW- Executive General Management Programme

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.

• Professionals with a minimum of five years of 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

• 10-month blended learning (16 learning days, Capstone Project, Masterclasses)
• Two campus immersions of four days each
• Eight days of live online sessions, alternate Saturdays/Sundays
• 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

Programme Duration and Delivery

The GROW Programme will be delivered in hybrid mode over 10 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

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

Integrative Components

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

• 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