Why Strategic Finance Skills Are Becoming Non-Negotiable and How IIM Mumbai Is Addressing the Gap

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 18:  IIM Mumbai has announced the second batch of its Executive Programme in Corporate and Strategic Finance, following the successful completion of the first batch that saw participation from senior professionals across industries and functions.

India’s finance function is evolving rapidly as businesses navigate market volatility, regulatory complexity, and heightened capital market scrutiny. Finance professionals are increasingly expected to support strategic decisions related to capital allocation, risk management, mergers and acquisitions, governance, and long-term value creation, creating a growing need for advanced strategic finance capabilities.

The Executive Programme in Corporate and Strategic Finance by IIM Mumbai is designed to address this industry requirement by strengthening the ability of working professionals to link financial insights with business strategy and leadership decision-making.

About the Programme

Building on the strong response to the first batch, IIM Mumbai has launched Batch 2 of the Executive Programme in Corporate and Strategic Finance. The first batch saw participation from professionals with over 12 years of work experience, representing senior roles across finance, consulting, auditing, operations, entrepreneurship, and leadership positions.

Participants in the earlier batch came from diverse functional areas including finance, accounting, auditing, market risk, due diligence, corporate compliance, sales and marketing, account management, and technology-driven roles. The programme also attracted professionals from a wide range of industries such as financial services, information technology, consulting and professional services, real estate and construction, manufacturing and engineering, and education, enabling rich peer learning and cross-industry perspectives.

The programme curriculum focuses on core areas such as corporate finance, strategic financial planning, valuation, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, risk management, and governance. It is designed to help participants apply financial frameworks to real-world business challenges and strengthen their ability to contribute to high-impact organisational decisions.

Programme Highlights

The Executive Programme in Corporate and Strategic Finance offers a rigorous and immersive learning experience, including:

• Executive Alumni Status from IIM Mumbai upon successful completion, subject to attendance criteria
• Certificate of Completion from IIM Mumbai
• 2–3 days of intensive on-campus immersion at IIM Mumbai
• Live online classes conducted by highly experienced IIM Mumbai faculty
• Rigorous pedagogy combining conceptual depth with practical application
• Peer-to-peer learning supported by mentoring from industry experts and guest speakers

Learning Outcomes

Through the programme, participants gain:

• A comprehensive understanding of financial fundamentals along with contemporary strategic finance perspectives
• Real-world insights from academic and industry-expert faculty
• Experiential learning through case discussions, hands-on exercises, and interactive sessions
• Exposure to diverse finance and leadership roles across industries
• A collaborative learning environment that encourages strategic thinking and applied problem-solving

The Executive Programme in Corporate and Strategic Finance is designed for finance professionals, business managers, entrepreneurs, and senior leaders seeking to strengthen their strategic finance capabilities and play a more influential role in organisational growth and leadership decision-making, and is being offered in collaboration with Jaro Education as the marketing partner.

Admissions for the second batch of the programme are currently open and will be closing soon.

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