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Senior Management Programme for HR Leaders [Batch-1]

   Program Dates

   Start Date: 25 Feb 2027
   End Date: 01 Oct 2027

Registration Deadlines

Registration Start Date: 15 Oct 2026

Registration End Date: 10 Feb 2027

Program Fee (Excluding GST)

     Residential: ₹ 5,75,000/-
     Non-Residential: ₹ 5,25,000/-

 

   Venue

   IIMB Campus

  Blended and Live Online sessions

 

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Programme Content

  • Business Strategy & Enterprise Value Creation
  • Finance & Business Acumen for HR Leaders
  • People Analytics & Evidence-Based HR
  • Organisation Design, Work Design & Transformation
  • Strategic HR & Human Capital Strategy
  • Strategic Workforce Planning & Future of Work
  • Talent, Succession & Career Architecture
  • AI, Technology & The Future of HR
  • Performance, Rewards & Organisational Productivity
  • Leadership, Culture & Employee Experience
  • Global Workforce, GCCS, IR, Governance & Risk
  • C-Suite, Board & Enterprise Influence

Who Should Apply

The programme is particularly relevant for professionals working in: • Human Resources and Strategic HR • Talent Management and Talent Development • Learning & Development (L&D) • HR Business Partnering (HRBP) • Organisation Development (OD) • Employee Relations (ER) and Industrial Relations (IR) • Compensation & Benefits • People & Culture • HR Transformation • Workforce Planning and other people- and organisation- focused roles Eligibility: Minimum 10 years of full-time work experience in HR functions and a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institution. A postgraduate qualification in HR is preferred.

Contact us

Mohd Nafees
Associate Manager | EEP
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore 560076.
+91 9289488087 |mohd.nafees@iimb.ac.in 

Mode
Blended
Starting In
Feb
Level
HR Professionals, Mid- Senior/Career
International Travel
No
Alumni Status
Yes
Duration
Long Duration

The Senior Management Programme for HR Leaders at IIM Bangalore is designed for experienced HR professionals and people leaders seeking to move beyond functional responsibilities and contribute more effectively to business strategy, organisational growth and enterprise-level decision-making.

The programme offers a comprehensive perspective on strategic HR management, business strategy, finance and business acumen, human capital strategy, talent management, workforce planning, AI and HR technology, people analytics, organisation design, leadership, and organisational transformation.

Through a blended learning approach combining classroom sessions at IIM Bangalore, live online sessions, case discussions, practical applications and peer learning, participants will develop the business understanding, strategic perspective and leadership capabilities required to align people and organisational priorities with broader business objectives.

Designed for mid-to-senior-level HR professionals, the programme enables participants to strengthen their ability to engage with senior stakeholders, influence strategic decisions and contribute to organisational performance and long-term business success.

Programme Overview

Mission
The Senior Management Programme for HR Leaders aims to develop experienced HR professionals into strategic leaders who can connect people and organisational priorities with business objectives. The programme seeks to strengthen participants’ strategic thinking, business acumen and leadership capabilities, enabling them to shape human capital strategy, lead organisational transformation and contribute effectively to enterprise-level decision-making and long-term organisational performance.

Objectives

The Senior Management Programme for HR Leaders aims to equip experienced HR professionals with the strategic, business and leadership capabilities required to contribute effectively beyond traditional HR functions.

The programme seeks to enable participants to:

  • Develop a strategic understanding of business management and enterprise value creation.
  • Align human capital strategy, talent management and workforce planning with organisational objectives.
  • Strengthen business acumen and financial understanding to support informed managerial decision-making.
  • Build capabilities in leadership, organisational design, performance management and transformation.
  • Understand the role of AI, HR technology and people analytics in shaping the future of work.
  • Enhance their ability to influence senior stakeholders and contribute to C-suite and enterprise-level decisions.

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will be better equipped to:

  • Drive Strategic HR: Align human capital strategies with business priorities and organisational goals.
  • Strengthen Business Acumen: Apply business and financial perspectives to HR decisions and enterprise value creation.
  • Shape Workforce Strategy: Make informed decisions on talent management, succession planning and future workforce capabilities.
  • Lead Organisational Transformation: Navigate organisational change, redesign and evolving workforce expectations.
  • Leverage AI and People Analytics: Understand the application of technology, AI and data-driven insights in HR decision-making.
  • Influence Enterprise Decisions: Engage effectively with senior stakeholders and contribute to strategic and C-suite discussions.
  • Enhance Organisational Performance: Connect people, leadership and organisational priorities to support productivity, growth and long-term business performance.

Programme Directors

Professor Vasanthi Srinivasan teaches the core course on Managing People and Performance in Organisations and offers an elective in Human Resource Management. She has designed and delivered sessions on leadership development and career management as part of Executive Education programmes. She was Chair Professor at the Indian Council for Cultural Relations for Corporate Responsibility at the HHL Graduate School of Management Leipzig, Germany, during 2012 to 2013 on deputation. She was also a British Council Visiting Scholar at the International Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility at the Nottingham University Business School. Within Tanmatra,Professor Srinivasan anchors the programme’s focus on leadership behavior, executive presence, and the evolution of leadership at critical career transitions. Her work guides you through reflective examination of what must shift as responsibilities expand.

Professor Sushanta Kumar Mishra is a Fellow of the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. Before joining IIMB, he had served IIM Indore in different roles, including the Dean (Research), Dean (Programmes) and a member of the Board of Governors. He teaches courses on organization design, leadership and OB to MBA and PhD participants. He has been teaching a course on Leadership at the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, for eight years. He has developed and delivered programs for several senior executives in Government, Public and Private organizations. Before joining academia, he has worked for more than a decade in industry. He works on topics on leadership, politics, team dynamics, and wellbeing. His research has appeared in top-tier journals, including the Financial Times’ Top 50 Journals. His work has been acknowledged in many global forums including the Academy of Management. His paper in the International Journal of HRM received the Michael Poole Highly Commended Award.

Professor Surendra Babu Talluri is an Assistant Professor in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore. His research explores the individual resources and behaviors that help working professionals build successful and sustainable careers. He also received the ‘Outstanding Reviewer Award’ from the Careers Division of the Academy of Management, USA. He holds a PhD in Human Resource Management from the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow. Before joining the doctoral program, He worked as a Human Resources Executive in Coal India Limited for over eight years, managing a strength of more than 2500 employees. During this period, He worked in various capacities with hands-on experience in several HR practices related to payroll, career development, performance management, and industrial relations.

Programme fee and payment Schedule

Programme Schedule

Note – Live online sessions will be conducted every Saturday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM via Zoom. The online component comprises 28 teaching Saturdays, following an alternating format of two and three sessions per teaching day.
 
Payment Schedule

How To Apply for the Programme

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Certificate Sample

A certificate of completion will be awarded by IIMB to participants upon successful completion of the programme and satisfying programme requirements.

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Award of Certificate

A part time programme certificate of completion will be awarded by IIMB to participants upon successful completion of the programme and satisfying programme requirements.

IIMB EEP Alumni Membership

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