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Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) Programme

Lead Business Growth with AI and Digital Innovation
  • India's first CRO programme from a Triple Crown Accredited B-School
  • In-person immersion at IIM Calcutta Campus (4 days)
  • Eligible for IIM Calcutta Executive Education Alumni Status
  • Insights into Gen-AI, Digital, Marketing Intelligence and Growth Strategy
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Programme Overview

In today’s competitive business landscape, sustainable growth requires leaders who can align enterprise strategy with the commercial functions that drive revenue. Globally, organisations have increasingly adopted integrated revenue leadership roles such as Chief Revenue Officer or Chief Business Officer to bring marketing, sales, product, customer success, pricing, and revenue operations under a unified business mandate.

The 10-month Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) Programme from IIM Calcutta, the first of its kind in India, prepares executives to lead this integrated revenue agenda. Drawing on IIM Calcutta’s strengths in strategy and business leadership, the programme equips participants to build scalable revenue systems, unlock new growth opportunities, and drive long-term profitability. By the end, you’ll be equipped to operate as modern commercial leaders who steer their organisations toward durable business advantage.

Why the CRO Role Is Becoming Mission-Critical Globally

53%

of Indian leaders are under pressure to deliver revenue growth, yet only 26% feel they have the talent and tools (IBM).

63%

of companies saw a decline in revenue growth rate following a CRO change, underscoring the role’s criticality (HBR).

85%

of CEOs globally say revenue growth predictability is their No. 1 strategic priority (Gartner 2024)

The CRO role has become essential as firms manage rising interdependencies across marketing, sales, product, and customer success to align all revenue-producing activities under a unified growth strategy

Programme Highlights

PHighlights India’s first CRO programme

India’s first CRO programme

A pioneering learning experience designed and delivered by IIM Calcutta – renowned for its strong strategy and finance expertise

PHighlights Live online sessions

Live Online Sessions

Weekly 3-hour interactive online sessions from distinguished IIM Calcutta faculty

PHighlights Leading-edge faculty

Learn from top faculty and experts

Gain insights from distinguished IIMC faculty and seasoned industry experts

PHighlights Campus immersion

Campus Immersion

Conclude with a 4-day in-person immersion at the IIMC campus, networking with peers and faculty

PHighlights Real-world learning

Real-world Learning

Apply concepts through real-world case studies and practical frameworks

PHighlights Seasoned peer group

Seasoned Peer Group

Network with accomplished CXO-caliber professionals from diverse industries, each tackling unique revenue challenges

PHighlights Capstone project

Capstone Project

Execute a faculty-guided, hands-on group capstone project to consolidate and apply your modular learning

PHighlights Alumni status

Alumni Status

Earn the prestigious IIM Calcutta Executive Education Alumni status for lifelong networking and credibility

PHighlights Credibility boost

Credibility Boost

Strengthen your profile with a certificate of completion from IIM Calcutta

Who Can Benefit from the IIM Calcutta CRO Programme?

The programme is ideal for:

  • CROs, CCOs and Chief Business Officers: Strengthen your strategic approach and refine how you align sales, marketing, product, customer success, and revenue operations for enterprise-wide growth.

  • Senior Functional Leaders (Sales, Marketing, BD, Customer Success, Partnerships, RevOps): Expand from functional leadership to integrated revenue ownership, preparing for C-suite or broader business roles.

  • General Managers, BU Heads, Country Heads and P&L Leaders: Equip yourself with frameworks to unify commercial functions, scale revenue models, and deliver sustained growth and profitability.

  • Entrepreneurs and Founders: Learn to build a scalable revenue engine, optimise commercial operations, and apply data-driven decisions to accelerate business performance.

  • High-Potential Executives Aspiring to Revenue Leadership: Gain the strategic mindset and cross-functional fluency required to step into senior growth, commercial, or future C-suite roles.

Eligibility: Graduates (10+2+3)/Diploma Holders (10+2+3)/ Postgraduates in any discipline with 50% aggregate marks from AICTE or UGC approved University and having minimum 8 years of work experience post completing graduation as on 30 Dec 2025.

Key Takeaways of the IIM Calcutta CRO Programme

What you will learn revenue ecosystem

Master growth levers that create cross-functional value

What you will learn future-fit strategies

Build strategies for diversification, M&A, and new markets

What you will learn AI and digital tools

Harness AI and digital tools to unlock revenue and scale faster

What you will learn high-impact value

Optimise pricing, branding, and customer value for retention

What you will learn profitability

Implement processes that accelerate execution and profitability

What you will learn data-led decisions

Lead with data-driven decisions for sustainable growth

What you will learn strong leadership

Unite teams under one revenue agenda with strong leadership and communication

Chief Revenue Officer Programme Modules

The IIM Calcutta CRO Programme – the first to be conducted in India – is designed to be comprehensive, insightful, and impact-driven. Spanning strategic, tactical, technological, and leadership dimensions, it offers a 360° view of revenue leadership at the top. Learning is delivered through a dynamic mix of case studies, hands-on exercises, and role plays, led by eminent IIM Calcutta faculty and seasoned industry experts. Sessions blend live online and face-to-face formats, ensuring both accessibility and deep engagement.

  • Monetary & Fiscal Policy: Shaping Demand, Prices, and Growth Trajectories

  • Recession Readiness, Inflation, and Revenue Protection (Business Cycles & Economic Fluctuations)

  • Regulatory and Exchange Rate Risks in Global Revenue Strategies

  • Trade Policy and Tariff Impacts on GTM

  • Segmentation and Targeting

  • Crafting Value Proposition

  • Maximizing CLV

  • Influencing Buying Behaviour

  • Key Account Management

  • Introduction to Growth Strategy

  • Driving Ecosystem Collaborations Through Cooperative Strategies

  • Driving Business Model Innovation

  • Building Strong Brands and Brand Equity Measurement

  • Pricing Strategies

  • Growing Profits Through Differentiated Pricing

  • Research for Determining Price Response Function

  • Influential Negotiation Frameworks and Indirect Communication

  • Enterprise Deal Structuring and Value Justification

  • Revenue Forecasting and Variance Analysis

  • P&L Ownership and Contribution Margin Management

  • Financial KPIs for CROs

  • Capital Budgeting for Growth and ROI

  • Implementing Robust Revenue Operations (RevOps) and Sales Processes

  • Revenue Leakages and Cost-to-Serve Analysis

  • AI for Real-Time Performance Monitoring and Root-Cause-Analysis

  • Revenue Forecasting Models with AI

  • Revenue Dashboards and Customer 360 (strategic integration of digital tools like CRM, CDP, ERP, etc. into a unified view of the customer to drive revenue)

  • Pricing Models Under Digital Business Models

  • Monetisation Strategies for Digital Businesses

  • IP Strategy for Digital Products

  • Digital Marketplace with Omnichannel and Other E-Business Models (including platforms briefly)

  • Disruptive Innovation and Transformation

  • AI for Predictive Market Intelligence / Competitor Analysis

  • Customer Segmentation using AI Models and Attribution Modelling

  • AI for Predictive Lead Scoring

  • Social Media Analytics

  • GenAI Readiness

  • AI Assistants (incl. Chat Bots) for Marketing

  • Paid Campaign Design Practices and Paid Channel ROI Analysis

  • Performance Budgeting and Spend Allocation

  • Data-Backed Storytelling to Influence Investors and Board

  • Fostering Cross-functional Collaboration & Synergy

Note: Select modules from Pillar 2, 3, and 4 could be covered during the in-person campus immersion. Modules and Topics are indicative and subject to change basis course requirements and faculty's discretion.

Gain the IIM Calcutta Advantage

Established in 1961, IIM Calcutta is India’s first national institute for postgraduate management studies and research. With the prestigious ‘triple crown’ of global accreditations (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA), it is recognised for its pioneering role in shaping management education and leadership in India. Ranked #1 B-School by BT-MDRA (2024), #1 by Open Magazine (2024), and #2 by Fortune (2024), IIM Calcutta continues to deliver world-class learning, research, and executive education with a global outlook.

#1

Best B-School
SOURCE: (BT-MDRA, 2024)

#2

India’s Best B-School
SOURCE: (Fortune, 2024)

#1

Best B-School in India
SOURCE: (Open Magazine, 2024)

IIM Calcutta Executive Education Alumni Status

Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will receive the prestigious IIM Calcutta Executive Education Alumni Status.

Participants will become alumni of IIM Calcutta Executive Education with following benefits:

  • LDP participants who complete the programme successfully become the Alumni of IIMC Executive Education, which currently has over 30000 members.

  • LDP Alumni are given an email-id in the IIM Calcutta domain.

  • LDP Alumni can register in the IIM Calcutta Alumni portal either with this email-id or with their personal email-ids. The IIM Calcutta Alumni portal is a common platform for Alumni of all programmes of the Institute to interact with each other and stay connected with the Institute.

  • The Institute shares newsletters, important news and articles about the Institute and its activities, the achievements of the Institute's faculty, the portal.

  • Alumni can post their achievements, write about jobs or LIVE project opportunities for other alumni to see.

  • The IIM Calcutta alumni network can also be accessed on mobile phones through the mobile app.

  • Executive Education Alumni are entitled to a discount of 5% on the programme fee if they opt to do another LDP.

  • By using the diffrent features of the IIM Calcutta portal, alumni across programmes can engage with each other in many meaningful ways. It is up to the alumi themselves to leverage the platform

Programme Directors

Learn from IIM Calcutta’s distinguished faculty and seasoned industry experts who bring cutting-edge research, practical insights, and real-world experience to every session.

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Prof. Anik Mukherjee

Assistant Professor, Academic Group: Management Information Systems, IIM Calcutta

Prof. Anik Mukherjee holds a Ph.D. in Information Systems from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. His teaching expertise includes courses on Cyber Security for Busines...

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Prof. Ritu Mehta

Professor, Academic Group: Marketing, IIM Calcutta

Prof. Ritu Mehta holds a Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur and an MBA from the Nirma Institute of Management. She teaches courses such as Marketing Manageme...

Prof. Ritu Mehta and Prof. Anik Mukherjee

Programme Directors (IIM Calcutta)
"The CRO’s seat at the table is unique because it demands fluency in strategy, finance, marketing, and operations all at once. At IIM Calcutta, we’ve designed a learning journey that builds this cross-functional vision while sharpening the tactical skills to drive profitability in uncertain times."
"The CRO’s seat at the table is unique because it demands fluency in strategy, finance, marketing, and operations all at once. At IIM Calcutta, we’ve designed a learning journey that builds this cross-functional vision while sharpening the tactical skills to drive profitability in uncertain times."
Programme Certificate & Evaluation

Programme Certificate & Evaluation

IIM Calcutta will conduct examinations and other evaluation methods required for certification. The online examinations will be conducted over the proctored examination platform of Emeritus. Successful completion of the programme will require a participant to (a) have at least 75% overall attendance on the programmes and (b) obtain no more than two "Poor" grades in the whole programme. IIM Calcutta will award a certificate of successful completion to participants who complete the programme successfully. Participants with requisite attendance but with more than two "Poor" grades will receive a certificate of participation. Failure to take an examination will result in the participant getting an "incomplete" status, and no certificate will be awarded to the participant.

Pay Later - Finance Options

Programme Fee

Maximum Loan Amount Available

Tenure (months)

EMI

INR 4,51,000 + GST

INR 5,05,571

48

INR 15,421

Note:

  • The above EMI's are indicative. The EMI's offered by each of the loan providers might vary from the above figures, depending upon tenure and loan amount to be disbursed.

  • Other EMI tenures available (Months): 6/12/18/24/30/36/42

FAQs

This CRO course is designed for Graduates (10+2+3)/Diploma Holders (10+2+3)/ Postgraduates in any discipline with 50% aggregate marks from AICTE or UGC approved University and having a minimum 8 years of work experience as on the programme start date. IIM Calcutta will do screening & selection. Candidates should be working when filling out the application form. In case of non-working candidates interested in enrolling, they can submit their application; however, the selection will remain at the discretion of the Programme Directors only. SOP is mandatory.

This IIM Calcutta CRO course is designed for Chief Revenue Officers and Chief Business Officers looking to sharpen their strategic edge, optimise revenue ecosystems, and unite cross-functional teams for lasting profitability. It is beneficial for Senior Executives & Functional Leaders who want to transition into C-Suite leadership, master pricing, positioning, and high-value negotiations while leading integrated growth initiatives. It is also ideal for Entrepreneurs & Business Owners who are looking to scale faster with data-driven decisions, unlock new revenue streams with technology, and inspire high-performing teams

The CRO Programme comprises 14 modules that together deliver a rounded, strategic growth curriculum, blending macro- and micro-level perspectives. Participants will begin with Macroeconomics for Strategic Planning and Global Political Economy to frame market dynamics, followed by modules on Value Creation & Strategic Marketing, Growth Strategy & Strategic Partnerships, Brand Strategy & Pricing for Growth, and Strategic Negotiations to deepen revenue-leveraging skills. The financial dimension is covered in Financial Acumen for C-Suite, while Revenue & Operations Leadership focuses on cross-functional execution. Analytics and technology are addressed through Data-Driven Decision Making, Digital Transformation for Revenue Innovation, Marketing Intelligence through AI, and Gen-AI Marketing & Sales. The programme concludes with Performance Marketing for Scalable Growth and Storytelling, Collaboration & Communications Strategy to ensure participants can drive growth, influence stakeholders, and lead in a digitally accelerated, competitive revenue environment.

This course includes live online sessions conducted by IIM Calcutta faculty, providing interactive and engaging learning experiences, which will provide a holistic CRO training. Additionally, there’ll be four-day campus immersion in which the participants will get a chance to interact with like-minded peers, growth leaders and CXOs.

The total fee for the IIM Calcutta Chief Revenue Officer Programme is INR 4,51,000 + GST.

Yes, flexible payment options are available, including installment plans to help manage the fee payment for this CRO course. Detailed information about these options can be obtained from the program advisors.

A CRO oversees the entire customer journey to ensure consistent revenue generation and sustainable growth. Unlike traditional sales leaders who focus mainly on deals, the CRO takes a holistic view of how every function contributes to revenue — from brand positioning and lead generation to pricing strategy, retention, and upselling. The CRO works closely with the cross-functional teams to build scalable revenue models, implement data-driven decision-making, and harness technologies like AI, analytics, and automation to improve forecasting and performance. Ultimately, the CRO ensures that the organisation not only hits short-term revenue targets but also creates long-term customer value and profitability, balancing innovation, efficiency, and customer experience to drive sustainable business growth.

The IIM Calcutta Chief Revenue Officer Programme stands out as one of the most comprehensive and prestigious CRO courses available today because it uniquely blends strategic, financial, and technological perspectives essential for revenue leadership in the digital age. Designed and delivered by IIM Calcutta’s world-renowned faculty, the programme integrates cutting-edge topics like AI-driven marketing, data analytics, digital transformation, and growth strategy with the core fundamentals of sales, pricing, brand, and financial acumen. Participants gain not only theoretical knowledge but also practical insights through real-world case studies, simulations, and a capstone project, ensuring immediate on-the-job applicability. The inclusion of a four-day campus immersion at IIM Calcutta provides invaluable networking with peers and faculty, while the Executive Education Alumni Status offers lifelong access to a global network of industry leaders. Altogether, this programme empowers professionals to evolve into next-generation CROs capable of driving sustained, scalable revenue growth across functions and markets.

IIM Calcutta will conduct examinations and other evaluation methods required for certification. The online examinations will be conducted over the proctored examination platform of Emeritus. Successful completion of the programme will require a participant to (a) have at least 75% overall attendance on the programmes and (b) obtain no more than two "Poor" grades in the whole programme. IIM Calcutta will award a certificate of successful completion to participants who complete the programme successfully. Participants with requisite attendance but with more than two "Poor" grades will receive a certificate of participation. Failure to take an examination will result in the participant getting an "incomplete" status, and no certificate will be awarded to the participant.

The IIMC CRO programme includes four-days of campus immersion wherein participants can collaborate and network with like-minded peers and CXOs. The programme's delivery is live online during which the participants can interact with peers from their cohorts.

On successful completion of the programme, participants will be eligible for the prestigious IIM Calcutta Executive Alumni Status. These participants will subsequently receive the alumni registration details from IIM Calcutta.

Early registrations are encouraged. Seats fill up quickly!

Flexible payment options available.

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