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Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) Programme

  • India's first CRO programme from a Triple Crown Accredited B-School
  • Live online sessions from top IIMC faculty and industry experts
  • Holistic learning through simulations, case studies, role plays
  • Certificate and Executive Education Alumni Status from IIMC
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Steer Your Organisation Towards Long-Term Profitability

IIM Calcutta – renowned for its leadership and management education in finance and strategic growth – has become the first institute in India to launch a Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) Programme. This one-of-a-kind programme is designed to equip senior executives with the strategic foresight and operational mastery to drive unified, profitable growth. In a market where CROs are redefining the business landscape, this programme empowers leaders to integrate all revenue-generating functions, uncover and scale new revenue streams, and harness cutting-edge technology to build future-ready business models. Delivered through a dynamic blend of weekly live-online faculty sessions, industry speaker sessions, real-world case studies, and a 4-day campus immersion, the learning journey develops the cross-functional leadership, innovation mindset, and tech-enabled decision-making skills needed to deliver sustained growth in one of the world’s most competitive business environments.

Over 10 months, this programme equips you to:

  • Leverage data and analytics to inform pricing and revenue decisions

  • Develop and lead strategies for a sustained and profitable growth

  • Strengthen forecasting, scaling, and value creation capabilities

  • Build powerful revenue engines aligned with enterprise objectives

  • Drive innovation in product development and customer engagement

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 Is This Programme For?

The programme is ideal for:

  • Chief Revenue Officers and Chief Business Officers: Sharpen your strategic edge, optimise revenue ecosystems, and unite cross-functional teams for lasting profitability.

  • Senior Executives & Functional Leaders: Transition into C-Suite leadership. Master pricing, positioning, and high-value negotiations while leading integrated growth initiatives.

  • Entrepreneurs & Business Owners: Scale faster with data-driven decisions, unlock new revenue streams with technology, and inspire high-performing teams.

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 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

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."

Gain the IIMC 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)

Industry-Relevant Curriculum

The 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.

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.

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...

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 4,50,000 + GST

INR 7,51,070

36

INR 27,769

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): 6/12/18/24/30/36/42/48

Early registrations are encouraged. Seats fill up quickly!

Flexible payment options available.

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