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Course Starts
15th October, 2023

Course Fees
₹2,65,000 + GST

Duration
11 Months

In today's global landscape, there has been a remarkable surge in organizations championing various social causes and actively engaging with communities worldwide. This heightened commitment to social betterment has generated an unprecedented demand for astute management professionals capable of effectively navigating the intricacies of the social service sector. To meet this burgeoning need, we proudly introduce the "Executive Certificate Programme in Management of Social Initiatives," a cutting-edge online course meticulously designed to empower change-makers like you with the essential knowledge and skills required to excel in the execution of social initiatives.

This innovative online course caters specifically to executives and professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact in the world of social service. The program encompasses three crucial facets of social initiatives: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Not-For-Profit Ventures, and Social Entrepreneurship. By delving deep into these realms, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics, challenges, and opportunities inherent in each area, equipping you to drive meaningful change in your chosen sector.

Throughout this course, you will be guided through the intricacies of effective execution, honing your abilities to develop and manage impactful social initiatives. Key focal points include mastering impact measurement methodologies and processes, refining your project planning and management skills, and gaining expertise in stakeholder engagement and documentation. This comprehensive skill set will empower you to create, lead, and oversee social initiatives with confidence and competence.

The online nature of this Executive Certificate Programme ensures that it is accessible to professionals from diverse backgrounds and geographic locations. This flexibility enables you to pursue your passion for social change while balancing your existing commitments. Additionally, the course structure is designed to cater to executives, acknowledging the demands of their busy schedules and the need for a concise, results-oriented curriculum.

In conclusion, the Executive Certificate Programme in Management of Social Initiatives is your gateway to becoming a transformative force in the realm of social service. By enrolling in this online course, you will not only acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for effective execution but also join a community of like-minded individuals dedicated to creating a positive impact on the world. Don't miss this unique opportunity to enhance your career and drive change—enroll today and embark on your journey towards becoming a successful and socially conscious executive.

Course Highlights

#3 in NIRF Ranking 2023

Conceptual grounding in social initiatives and self-discovery as agents of social change.

Capstone project to demonstrate learning pathway experience and outcomes.

IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni status.

Course Content

FOUNDATION MODULES

1: Being an Impact Champion

  • Understanding Self and Identity
  • Being an Impact Champion: Articulating a Personal Mission Statement

2: Understanding Social Issues

  • Society and Development: Human Development Challenges
  • Sustainability and Environment: Incorporating Triple Bottom Line
  • Social Change through Collective Action: Community-based Organisations

3: Pathways to Social Initiatives

  • Organisation Form and Operating Approaches
  • NGOs – Setting up and Management
  • Charity/ Philanthropy
  • Corporate Social Innovation-CSI

4: CSR

  • Corporate Social Responsibility-CSR _ Introduction and Benefits
  • Components of CSR & Section 135- Head covered- How companies can spend their CSR funds
  • Tracking and reporting of CSR projects

5: Managing Social Initiatives

  • Social Impact Assessment
  • Understanding the Ecosystem, Stakeholders
  • Social Venture Opportunities: Analysing the Problem and Developing Solutions
  • Project Planning and Management
  • Monitoring and Control
  • Stakeholder Management and Documentation

6: Public Policies in the Digital Age

  • Technology, Innovation and Public Policy
  • E-Governance, Strategic Foresight and Futures Thinking

7: Participant Presentations

  • Participant Presentations – Video case studies
ADVANCED MODULES

1: Introduction

  • Managing and leading social change

2: Social Entrepreneurship

  • Social entrepreneurship 1- Introduction, meaning, importance, scope, future
  • Social entrepreneurship 2- Challenges & Options
  • Social entrepreneurship 3- Performance measurement issues
  • Funding sources for social enterprises and approaches
  • Incubation and Support

3: Public Private Partnership

  • Design and implementation of PPPs

4: ESG Framework

  • What is ESG Framework and how it works
  • ESG reporting

5: Public Policy

  • Leadership & Ethics for Public Policy Makers
  • Public Policy Issues in A Globalized world & Policy Evaluation
  • Policy Evaluation: Monitoring Techniques, Analytics tools Cost-benefit
  • Analysis and Problems

6: Impact Assessment

  • Evaluation & Impact Assessment Models and Analytics Matrix - 1
  • Evaluation & Impact Assessment Models and Analytics Matrix- 2
  • Participants presentations of Integrated Report, Feedback & way forward
Programme Certificate
  • Participants who successfully meet the evaluation criteria and satisfy the requisite attendance criteria, will be awarded a ‘Certificate of Completion’.
  • Participants who are unable to clear the evaluation criteria but have the requisite attendance will be awarded a ‘Certificate of Participation’.
  • Successful participants will also be accorded IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni status.

Note: All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of IIM Kozhikode.

Class Schedule

Weekend Session
Sunday: 3.30 PM to 6:30 PM

Past Participant Profiles

Top Industries

  • Non-Profit/Volunteering
  • Civic/Social Organization
  • Hospital/Health Care
  • Marketing/Advertising/Sales
  • Education Management
  • Environmental Services
  • Management Consulting
  • Airlines/Aviation
  • Arts/Crafts
  • E-Learning
...Amongst others

Top Job Profiles

  • Director/Founder
  • Consultant
  • Managers/GMs
  • Programme Managers
  • Project Lead/Project Mgrs
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Associate- 10X Assistive Technology
  • Associate Counsel
  • Chairperson
  • Chief Operating Officer
...Amongst others

Eligibility

*Bachelor’s degree awarded by any of the Universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 (Click here for the list of universities) or possess an equivalent qualification recognised by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India. The percentage of marks obtained by the candidate in the bachelor’s degree would be calculated based on the practice followed by the university/institution from where the candidate has obtained the degree. In case the candidates are awarded grades/CGPA instead of marks, the conversion of grades/CGPA to percentage of marks would be based on the procedure certified by the university/ institution from where they have obtained the bachelor’s degree. In case the university/ institution does not have any scheme for converting CGPA into equivalent marks, the equivalence would be established by dividing the candidate’s CGPA by the maximum possible CGPA and multiplying the result with 100. **Work experience before completion of graduation will not be considered for eligibility (An experience certificate issued by the current employer dated after the online application submission date is necessary in the case of candidates who have exactly 3 years work experience while applying for the programme. In the case of candidates with more than 3 years of work experience while applying for the programme, latest experience certificate along with other experience certificates justifying the 3 years will be sufficient. The date of issue of the provisional certificate/original degree certificate/convocation date (whichever is earlier) will be considered as the date of graduation to calculate the work experience after the graduation.

Programme Director

Prof. (Dr.) Priya Nair Rajeev
Associate Professor, OB & HR Area Head, Centre of Excellence for Social Innovation
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode

Trained in Participant Centred Learning from Harvard Business School, Dr. Priya Nair Rajeev is a Ph.D. in Management Studies from IIT Madras. A gold medallist and university rank holder at the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels, she is a recipient of the Highly Commended Award 2011 in the Emerald/EFMD Outstanding Doctoral Research Awards-Management and Governance category. She heads IIM Kozhikode’s Centre of Excellence for Social Innovation and is the Chairperson of OB & HR Area. The first woman to head programmes at IIM Kozhikode, she was earlier the Chairperson of the Executive Education programmes of the institute and has chaired the placements of the institute. In addition, she has been part of several academic committees that have charted the course of the institute.

Her recent book, ‘Being an Impact Champion: Enacting Corporate Social Consciousness’, intends to help young managers develop their standpoints and critical thinking skills to create a better world. She was also the Guest Editor of a Special Issue on Start-ups, Innovation, and Venturing for the Journal of Indian Business Research, Emerald, and an Editorial Board Member of the Human Resource Development Review, a Sage Publication.

Her areas of interest include personal growth for high performance, emotional entelechy, social innovation, and women micro-entrepreneurs. A prolific trainer with 19+ years of research and teaching experience, she has conducted several management development programmes for corporates like Reliance Industries, RPG Group, John Deere, BEL, DRDO, Ministry of Ayush, Indian Army, and NWWA. She has served as an expert member of the Developmental Initiatives subgroup of the Kerala State Planning Board and continues her engagement with the Kerala Government by advising the WiSE Fellowship at the Gender Park. She is an Impact Consultant for Villgro and Prosoc and works with the National Commission for Women. A poet and a keen photographer, she has been the brand ambassador of Mahindra Thar.

Admission Criteria

Participants from corporate nominations and retail applications will be selected based on their overall profile and credentials at the sole discretion of IIM Kozhikode.

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