Batch 4
Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Programme
- Live online sessions with top IIM Lucknow faculty
- Gain IIM Lucknow Executive Alumni Status
- Network & collaborate with like-minded CXOs during the 3-day campus immersion
- Industry-recognised certification from one of India's top B-schools
Round Application Deadline
Upcoming application deadline: Invalid liquid data| App fee: ₹3,000
About the IIM Lucknow CTO Programme
IIM Lucknow has launched the live online Chief Technology Officer (CTO) programme for new and aspiring CTOs and tech leaders, who are embarking on a journey to reimagine technology, implement a technology-strategy integration, and turn their aspirations into action.
As the CTO’s primary charter matures, this 10-month live online programme will offer you actionable, objective insights to not just play catch-up but enable alignment, smarter decisions and robust performance. You will transcend technology adoption to gain expertise in digital strategy and innovation, organisational leadership, governance as well as sustainability to achieve dramatic improvements, growth and scale.
Live online learning and on-campus immersion: Embark on an experiential learning journey on tech leadership with live lectures from IIM Lucknow’s leading faculty and a 3-day campus immersion. Learn, network, and collaborate with a seasoned peer-group.
Executive Alumni Status: Be eligible for IIM Lucknow Executive Alumni Status. Gain industry-recognised, top-ranked IIM education on your resume.
Programme Highlights
Key features of the IIM Lucknow CTO Programme
100% live online lectures with IIM Lucknow faculty and industry experts
3-day campus immersion at IIM Lucknow
Practitioners’ insights from top technology leaders
Capstone project guided by IIM Lucknow Faculty
Develop a CTO playbook along with acquiring critical skills
Networking opportunities with CXO peers
Certificate & eligibility to earn an Executive Alumni Status
Note:
The programme highlights presented above are approximate and subject to change depending on the availability and expertise of the teaching faculty, as well as the programme's desired outcomes.
The primary mode of learning for this programme is via live online sessions with faculty members. The session recordings may be made available on the LMS portal in a non-downloadable format for a limited period, subject to the condition of faculty discretion regarding the allowance of recordings of their classes.
Accommodation for participants would be provided on a single occupancy basis at the IIM Lucknow campus in Lucknow or a hotel close to the campus, subject to the availability of accommodation at the IIM Lucknow campus. IIM Lucknow would arrange travel to and from the hotel and the campus.
Key Takeaways of the IIM Lucknow CTO Programme
Unlock tech-inspired leadership: Position yourself as a tech visionary and hone skills to enable tech-driven decision-making.
Navigate disruptive innovation: Acquire the skills to foresee, navigate and adapt to a dynamic tech landscape.
Drive strategic tech alignment: Strategically align technological initiatives with overarching business objectives from a C-suite perspective.
Pioneer digital ecosystems: Take the lead in innovation portfolio development and the creation of novel tech ventures, embodying the role of a digital ecosystem architect.
Excel at tech implementation: Enable seamless integration and tech implementation to ensure organisational success.
Become an architect for optimal deployment: Bring your strategic prowess to the forefront by skillfully designing and scaling tech architectures.
Who Can Benefit from the IIM Lucknow CTO Programme
As new technologies reinvent business practices and disrupt entire markets, this programme is for new, aspiring, and existing CTOs who want to harness and leverage technology and strategy to achieve faster business outcomes. It will particularly benefit:
New and emerging CTOs and CIOs who want to acquire the fundamentals of strategic acumen and innovation to unlock strategic technology leadership.
Seasoned Technology Leaders who want to establish strategic tech alignment to drive positive organisational impact and claim a C-suite position.
Business Owners and Business Leaders who want to harness technology and innovation to drive digital disruption, achieve and maintain competitive advantage, and spur business growth.
Eligibility:
Any Graduate (10+2+3) / Diploma holder (10+2+3) / Postgraduate with a minimum
of 10 years of work experience as on the Programme Start Date i.e., December 30, 2025.
The candidate should have a minimum of 50% marks in their Graduation / Diploma/ Postgraduate.
The candidate should be currently working while filling out the application. IIM Lucknow will do screening and selection based on profile.
Chief Technology Officer Programme Modules
Overview of CTO's role and responsibilities
Data strategy and the data science pipeline
Innovating for artificial intelligence (AI)
Robotics at the cutting edge
Leading in generative AI, blockchain, and metaverse I
Leading in generative AI, blockchain and metaverse II
Mastering cloud strategy and adoption
Technology strategy and organisational strategy: managing and exploiting the interaction
Technology strategy for innovators: market lifecycle perspective
Digital platform businesses: fundamentals of network effects, scope and application, frameworks for assessing market readiness
Digital platform businesses: WTA, challenges and strategies for mobilisation
Business model: fundamentals and its relationship with organisational strategy
Business model: design, dynamics, and innovation
Technology adaptation, implementation excellence, and renewal
Value chain digitalisation
Financial statement analysis tools and framework for analysis, including profitability and other issues. Advanced financial statement analysis from a capital market perspective, DuPont analysis, ROIC
Capital budgeting decision: NPV vs. IRR, capital allocation, measuring financial performance - residual income
Understanding cost for decision making: cost behavior, cost–volume–profit (CVP) analysis, target profit and volume, operating leverage analysis, sensitivity analysis
Scaling strategies: organic and inorganic
Innovation strategy and portfolio management
Project finance
Change management
Interfirm collaboration and contracts
Outsourcing strategy
Product and agile -I
Product and agile -II
Shaping technology policy
IT Governance in the digital era
Addressing algorithmic bias and ethical considerations
Sustainability and the imperative of ESG
Cybersecurity
Managing corporate entrepreneurship I
Managing corporate entrepreneurship II
Managing strategic alliances for augmenting technological prowess
Introduction to organizational strategy
Art of executive presence
Influential leadership
Crafting ecosystem strategy
AI for cybersecurity
CTO communication
Team management
Design thinking
Project presentations
Capstone Project Presentations
Capstone project presentations: Throughout the CTO Programme experience, participants will complete a capstone strategy project that involves taking the next steps in their organisation’s technology strategy.
Note:
The on-campus modules are subject to the conditions and circumstances that prevail at the given point in time. In the event of unforeseen and exceptional circumstances, suitable alternatives, such as live online sessions, may replace the on-campus modules.
Modules/topics are indicative only and the suggested time and sequence may be dropped/modified/adapted to fit the participant profile and programme hours.
The primary mode of learning for this programme is via live online sessions with faculty members.
The session recordings may be made available on the LMS portal in a non-downloadable format for a limited period, subject to the condition of faculty discretion regarding the allowance of recordings of their classes.
The programme curriculum includes individual assignments, group projects and presentations to apply and demonstrate classroom learning
Programme Directors
Professor, Information Technology and Systems
Dr. Arunabha Mukhopadhyay, is a Professor of Information Technology & Systems Area at Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow). His research interests include Cybe...
Professor, Strategic Management
Krishna Balodi is a Professor in the Strategic Management area at IIM Lucknow. He earned his Fellow Programme in Management from IIM Indore and was awarded the Commonwealth Sp...
Note:
Programme Directors might change due to unavoidable circumstances, and revised details will be provided closer to programme start date.
Industry Expert sessions could be scheduled in a different time zone, depending on speaker availability.
Testimonials
Past Participant Profiles
Work Experience
Top Industries
Information Systems/Technology
Engineering/Design
R&D/Product Development
Consulting
General Management
Information Systems/Technology
Aerospace/Aviation
Business Development/Sales
Strategic Planning
The IIM Lucknow Advantage
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Reimagine Technology Strategy and Unlock Business Growth
Technology has permeated every aspect of business function. But if technology alone drove a competitive advantage before, it must now be deployed strategically, effectively, and in tandem with business strategy for outsized results. As a result, organisations are taking a proactive approach to hire CTOs who can spark, shape, and sustain a tech and strategy alignment to deliver lasting impact.
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Programme Certificate
Upon successful completion of the programme, with a minimum 75% attendance and satisfactory academic performance, participants will be awarded a certificate of completion and will be eligible to receive IIM Lucknow’s Executive Alumni Status (optional).
The cumulative overall percentage of marks should be 50% and above. Those participants who do not meet these criteria will receive a certificate of participation from IIM Lucknow. No certificate shall be awarded if the attendance is less than 40%.
We encourage you to attend all the live sessions and make the best out of these interactive learning experiences.
Note: The certificate shown above is for illustrative purposes only and may not be an exact prototype of the actual certificate. IIM Lucknow reserves the right to change the certificate and specifications without notice
IIM Lucknow Executive Alumni Status Benefits
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 (optional). The benefits include:
Receipt of all IIM Lucknow programme brochures and newsletters along with 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 (on-site access)
10% discount in fee for any additional programme (Open programme, Online) at IIM Lucknow (Lucknow and Noida campus)
10% group discount on the fee for reference of participants (minimum group of five)
Note: The Executive Alumni benefits are subject to the discretion of IIM Lucknow.
Pay Later - Finance Options
Course Fee: 5,35,000
Maximum Loan Amount | Tenure (months) | EMI |
|---|---|---|
INR 5,99,735 | 48 | INR 18,293 |
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The IIM Lucknow Chief Technology Officer programme, a premier CTO certification programme, is designed for Graduates (10+2+3)/ Diploma Holders (10+2+3)/ Post Graduates with a minimum 10 years of work experience as on the programme start date. Candidate should have scored minimum 50% of marks in Graduation/ Diploma/ Post Graduation and should be currently working.
This CTO programme is best suited for new and evolving CTOs, CIOs who want to upskill their strategic acumen and innovation skills to unlock strategic technology leadership. It is ideal for tech leaders and business leaders who want to establish strategic tech alignment to drive positive organisational impact and claim a C-suite position.
The curriculum of the IIM Lucknow Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Programme covers essential topics such as technology stack and strategy, digital innovation, IT governance and cybersecurity, amongst other cutting-edge modules. It includes live online sessions, real-world case studies, a 3-day campus immersion, and sessions by industry experts, providing comprehensive training to enhance your operational leadership skills.
This programme includes live online sessions conducted by IIM Lucknow faculty, providing interactive and engaging learning experiences. Additionally, there’ll be three-day campus immersion in which the participants will get a chance to interact with like-minded peers and CXOs.
The total fee for the IIM Lucknow Chief Technology Officer Programme is INR 5,35,000 + GST. This includes tuition, access to programme materials, and the 3-day campus immersion.
Yes, flexible payment options are available, including installment plans to help manage the fee payment for this IIM Lucknow CTO Certification programme. Detailed information about these options can be obtained from the programme advisors.
CTOs today have amplified responsibility and authority. They must not only maintain seamless technological leadership but also tackle multiple business mandates and run organisation-wide initiatives. From streamlining business models, modernising technology for digital dividends, to enhancing customer experience, CTOs are responsible for nothing less than a whole-scale technological transformation. In light of the ever-growing importance of the role of the CTO, it is essential for CTOs to be equipped with the right skills and knowledge to lead their teams effectively and drive innovation in their organisation.
This IIM Lucknow CTO programme stands out due to its comprehensive curriculum that equips new and aspiring CTOs and CIOS with strategic tech leadership skills. It is taught by renowned IIM Lucknow faculty and industry experts, offering both theoretical and practical insights. The inclusion of a 3-days campus immersion further enhances the learning experience.
Upon successful completion of the programme, with a minimum 75% attendance and satisfactory academic performance, participants will be awarded a certificate of completion and will be eligible to receive IIM Lucknow’s Executive Alumni Status (optional). The cumulative overall percentage of marks should be 50% and above. Those participants who do not meet these criteria will receive a certificate of participation from IIML. No certificate shall be awarded if the attendance is less than 40%. We encourage you to attend all the live sessions and make the best out of these interactive learning experiences.
The IIM Lucknow CTO programme includes a 3-day 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.
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 (optional).
Early registrations are encouraged. Seats fill up quickly!
Flexible payment options available.
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