Batch 6
Digital Transformation and AI for Business Leaders
- IIML Executive Alumni Status
- Three-day Immersion at IIML Campus
- Guided Capstone Project by IIML
- Live Sessions by CXOs and Digital Leaders
Application Deadline
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Programme Overview
The IIM Lucknow Digital Transformation and AI for Business Leaders programme is designed to help senior leaders, functional heads, and decision-makers develop a strategic, execution-oriented understanding of digital transformation and AI-led business innovation.
This programme provides a holistic view of digital transformation from strategy to execution by integrating customer-centric thinking, platform-based business models, data-driven decision-making, and AI-powered value creation. Participants will gain insights into how emerging technologies such as Generative AI, Agentic AI, deep learning, cloud, IoT, and automation are redefining competitive advantage, organisational design, and leadership priorities across industries.
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At least 40% of all businesses will die in the next 10 years… If they don’t figure out how to change their entire company to accommodate new technologies.
-John Chambers, Former Executive Chairman, Cisco Systems
Every industry and every organization will have to transform itself in the next few years. What is coming at us is bigger than the original internet, and you need to understand it, get on board with it, and figure out how to transform your business.
- Tim O’Reilly, Founder & CEO O’Reilly Media
Who is this Programme for?
The Digital Transformation and AI Programme for Business Leaders is designed to help professionals with the strategic implementation of digital transformation and AI-enabled transformation. The programme will benefit Executives and Business Leaders from different business functions who are:
Senior Executives & CXOs looking to strengthen strategic leadership and drive enterprise-wide digital and AI-enabled transformation. To navigate disruption, leverage emerging technologies, and align business strategies with the evolving digital landscape.
Senior Managers & Team Leaders seeking to lead digital initiatives, understand evolving business models, and translate strategy into execution. Gain understanding of AI to implement strategic initiatives, understand economic aspects of digital business models, and stay at the forefront of technological advancements.
Entrepreneurs, Business Owners & Consultants aiming to leverage digital disruption, identify new growth opportunities, and build scalable, future-ready businesses.
Programme Highlights
3-Day On-Campus Immersion at IIM Lucknow with Workshops
Real-World Case Studies, Simulations, and Assignments
Live sessions with IIML faculty
Network with Senior Leaders and CXOs
CXO Fireside Chats on Enterprise AI Strategy
Work on an encapsulating Capstone Project
Learning Outcomes
Master the building blocks of digital transformation at process, organization and industry level.
Unravel the possibilities afforded by new technologies such as robotics and automation, IoT, Blockchain, AR/VR, Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence.
Understand platform businesses, the impact and opportunities of adopting platforms, and how to compete on platforms.
Understand strategic drivers of digital transformation, the application of data and analytics, and its impact on business processes.
Appreciate how AI-centric organizations are redefining the way they create, capture, share, and deliver value.
Evaluate the strategic role of AI and how it is disrupting/transforming various industries/ companies.
IIM Lucknow Executive Alumni Status
Upon completion of the programme, participants will need to register with a one-time registration fee of INR 10,000 + GST to receive the prestigious IIM Lucknow Executive Alumni Status. The benefits include:
Executive Alumni status of the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
Receipt of all programme brochures and newsletters from IIM Lucknow (MDP Office)
Details of Souvenirs available with MDP office
Lifelong access to a network of distinguished IIM Lucknow Executive Alumni
Access to the IIM Lucknow Campus Library (onsite access)
10% discount in fee for any additional program (Open program, Online) at IIM Lucknow (Lucknow and Noida campus)
10% group discount on the fee for referring participants (minimum group of five)
Programme Modules
Introduction to Digital Transformation
Rise of Prosumers and Value Chain Fragmentation
Customer Journey Mapping and Jobs to be Done
AI and Business Disruption
Big Data Business Model Maturity Index
How Digital transforms an Industry
Platforms and Ecosystems
Navigating through Digital Transformation
Architecting Digital Disruption
Protocols and API
Overview of ML, AI, Generative AI, and Agentic AI
The Disruptive Economics of AI
Creating a Data - Savvy Organization : ML and AI Canvas
AI and Blue Ocean Strategy: Creating Uncontested Business Value
Introduction to Deep Learning
Language Intelligence: NLP and LLMs, Business Applications
Generative AI , Agentic AI and the Future of Work
Robotic, Cognitive and Agentic Automation
Enterprise AI Strategy: Agentic AI Canvas
Explainable AI and Responsible AI
Digital and AI Maturity Index
Cloud and Edge technologies
Low-Code and No-Code Gen AI Platforms
Immersive Technologies (AR/VR/Metaverse)
Internet of Intelligent Things (IoIT)
Generative Engine Optimization
Context Engineering
Model Context Protocols
Adoption Strategies and Leadership Challenges
Foundations of AI-driven Product Management
Agile, DevOps, and Product Delivery in the Age of AI
Reimagining Value Creation in the Digital World
Scale Economies and Business Paradigms
Innovation Capital and Investment Models
Multisided Platforms and Disruptive Business Models
Leading Organisations from the C-Suite
Designing and Executing Digital and AI Strategy in the Generative AI and Agentic AI Era
Case Workshop: Fragilities and Growth Prospects in the Global Digital Economy
Case Workshop: AI, Disruptive Technologies and Digital Transformation: The "Why What How" Framework
Digital and AI : from the Lens of Experience
Building Autonomous Organizations
The capstone project provides participants with an opportunity to apply their learnings from the programme including business model innovation and leveraging digital transformation cross-industry.It is a comprehensive project that participants will work in groups from conception to completion. At the end of the project, the participants will turn in their work and shall present to the programme directors and peers. In addition to the capstone project there would be 2-3 individual assignments based on simulations from https://knolskape.com/. A certificate of completion will be provided by Knolskape.
Note:
Modules/ topics are indicative only, and the suggested time and sequence may be dropped/ modified/ adapted to fit the total programme hours.
The primary mode of learning for this programme is via live online sessions with faculty members.
No session recording will be provided.
The in-campus modules are subject to the conditions/ unavoidable circumstances that prevail at the given point in time
CAPSTONE PROJECT/ ASSIGNMENTS/ SIMULATIONS
The capstone project provides participants with an opportunity to apply their learnings from the programme including business model innovation and leveraging digital transformation cross-industry.It is a comprehensive project that participants will work in groups from conception to completion. At the end of the project, the participants will turn in their work and shall present to the programme directors and peers. In addition to the capstone project there would be 2-3 individual assignments based on simulations from https://knolskape.com/. A certificate of completion will be provided by Knolskape.
Programme Directors
Associate Professor, Information Technology and Systems Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
Prof. Amit Agrahari teaches courses on Digital Transformation and Information Systems at the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow. Before joining IIM Lucknow, he worked with...
Professor, Business Analytics and Information Systems Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
Dr. Ashwani Kumar is a Professor, Business Analytics and Information Systems at the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow. He has over twenty years of academic work experienc...
Programme Faculty
Professor, Economics and Business Environment Area, Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
Dr. D Tripati Rao is a Professor, Business Environment Area and has been teaching Macroeconomic Environment, Managerial Economics and International Economics for Business at I...
Adjunct Faculty, Consultant Data Science, Enterprise Transformation
Dr. Sridhar Srinivasan is a Technology Practice Leader with over 25 years of experience in the IT Services industry. He has held leadership positions at Wipro, Brillio, and Wi...
Founder, AI Strategist, Innovation Leader Datapixl
Gaurav, an alumnus of IIM Lucknow, is an AI entrepreneur and advisor with over 17 years of experience helping global organizations turn technology into tangible business value...
Founder, Garage Labs Technologies
An alumnus of IIM Lucknow and IIT Delhi, Sumit Kumar Singh brings 18+ years of product and AI leadership, including his role as ex–Principal Product Lead for Microsoft Teams a...
Participant Testimonials
Programme Certificate
On successful completion of the programme, with a minimum 75% attendance and COPM (Cumulative Overall Percentage of Marks) of 50% and above, participants will be awarded a Certificate of Successful Completion. If a participant doesn’t fulfil the attendance criteria, then he/she will be given a Certificate of Participation from IIM Lucknow. If a participant has less than 40% attendance, no certificate will be awarded.
Note: All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of IIM Lucknow.
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Emeritus Career Services
15 Recorded sessions and resources in the following categories:
(Please note: These sessions are not live):
Resume & Cover Letter
Navigating Job Search
Interview Preparation
LinkedIn Profile Optimisation
Please Note -
IIM Lucknow or Emeritus do NOT promise or guarantee a job or progression in your current job. Career Services is only offered as a service that empowers you to manage your career proactively. The Career Services mentioned here are offered by Emeritus. IIM Lucknow is NOT involved in any way and makes no commitments regarding the Career Services mentioned here.
Pay Later - Finance Options
Programme Fee | Maximum Loan Amount Available | Tenure (months) | EMI |
|---|---|---|---|
INR 3,84,000 + GST | INR 4,30,464 | 36 | INR 15,915 |
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):
Propelld: 6/12/18/24/30/36/42/48
The Learning Experience
Join a global community of 300,000+ professionals across 200 countries who have advanced their careers with Emeritus. In a recent survey, 9 out of 10 learners said their expectations were met or exceeded.
From day one, you’ll get access to carefully designed course material, live interactions, and a structured cohort-based journey that keeps you on track. Our approach blends flexibility with accountability—so you don’t just start, you finish strong.
And you’re never on your own. A dedicated program support team is available 7 days a week to guide you with platform queries, technical support, or any learning-related questions—so you can focus on what really matters: your growth.
A dedicated programme support team is available 7 days a week to answer questions about the learning platform, technical issues, or anything else that may affect your learning experience.
FAQs
The programme is designed for senior professionals, functional leaders, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers responsible for driving organisational growth and transformation. It is particularly suitable for leaders looking to understand how artificial intelligence and digital technologies influence business strategy, innovation, and enterprise-wide decision-making.
Applicants should be working professionals who are graduates (10+2+3) with a minimum of 10 years of work experience, or postgraduates with at least 8 years of work experience. A minimum of 50% marks in the last academic qualification is required, and candidates should be currently employed at the time of application.
The programme is delivered primarily through live online sessions, enabling direct interaction with faculty and peer learning while allowing working professionals to participate without career disruption.
Participants who successfully meet the academic and attendance requirements will receive a certificate of completion from IIM Lucknow, recognising their learning in digital transformation and AI-led business leadership.
Yes, the IIM Digital Transformation course is delivered over a duration of 11 months and includes a 3-day in-person campus immersion at the IIM Lucknow campus, providing participants with opportunities for classroom interaction, faculty engagement, and peer networking alongside the online learning experience.
This programme enables participants to develop a practical AI strategy for business leaders by understanding how artificial intelligence supports decision-making, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage. Learners explore frameworks to align AI initiatives with broader digital transformation strategy and organisational goals.
Yes, the programme is specifically designed as an AI leadership programme for experienced professionals, including functional heads, senior managers, and decision-makers looking to lead business transformation with AI and drive enterprise-wide innovation initiatives.
Participants gain hands-on exposure to digital transformation leadership training, including technology adoption frameworks, data-led decision-making, and methods for leading digital change across teams and business functions.
Absolutely. Designed as an AI executive education experience, the programme equips CXOs and senior leaders with tools required for board-level digital strategy, enabling informed decisions around AI investments, transformation roadmaps, and technology adoption.
Unlike conventional programmes, this digital transformation course for executives focuses on leadership-level application of AI, combining strategic thinking, organisational transformation, and execution capabilities rather than purely technical learning.
Early registrations are encouraged. Seats fill up quickly!
Flexible payment options available.
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