Kozhikode, October 21, 2026: The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode) has introduced an 18-week online programme, AI Applications for Business, aimed at helping professionals identify, evaluate and implement artificial intelligence opportunities in business settings.
The self-paced course, starting December 22, 2026, is designed for mid- to senior-level professionals across business and technology functions. It covers AI/ML concepts, Generative AI, Agentic AI, industry-specific use cases and AI-led digital transformation, with a focus on translating AI capabilities into measurable business outcomes.
Programme structure and curriculum
The programme combines 17 weeks of pre-recorded lectures by IIM Kozhikode faculty with live masterclasses by industry experts and weekly doubt-clearing sessions. Its five-part curriculum includes AI/ML fundamentals, GenAI concepts, Agentic AI foundations, applications across industries such as BFSI, healthcare, HR, marketing, product and technology, and digital transformation with AI.
Practical components feature a mini project to redesign a business workflow using GenAI and agentic AI, as well as a strategic capstone project to evaluate AI opportunities, assess platforms and operating models, address governance and risk, and develop an adoption roadmap. Masterclass topics and project details are subject to change.
Eligibility, fees and certification
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or a diploma equivalent to 10+2+3 in any discipline, with no coding experience required. The programme requires a time commitment of 4–5 hours per week and is priced at INR 1,70,000 plus GST, with flexible payment options and additional convenience charges for instalments. Participants will have access to learning materials for one year after completion and will receive a Certificate of Completion from IIM Kozhikode, subject to a minimum overall evaluation score of 70%.
An optional two-day campus immersion at IIM Kozhikode is available at additional cost, offering activities such as problem framing, an AI system design sprint, a business case lab, executive simulation and a personal AI roadmap, with feedback from faculty and industry experts.
Programme leadership and institute credentials
The programme is directed by Prof. M. P. Sebastian, Professor of Information Systems, whose research focuses on Generative AI, digital transformation and digital innovation, and Prof. Vidushi Pandey, Assistant Professor of Marketing Management, who specialises in social media, data analytics and digital business. Programme directors may change.
IIM Kozhikode was ranked third in the NIRF India Rankings 2025 (Management) for the third consecutive year, and placed 76th globally and fourth in India in the Financial Times Open Enrolment Executive Education Rankings 2025. The institute is accredited by EQUIS and AMBA, and since its establishment in 1996 has delivered nearly 1,450 management development programmes, training over 55,000 participants from more than 200 organisations.
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