Pedagogy
The teaching approach will be highly interactive leveraging technology, and deploy diverse pedagogical tools and techniques including lectures, case studies, simulations, projects, and participants’ experience-sharing.
Key Learning Outcomes
This programme will provide the participants with :
- Thorough understanding of the social economy encompassing Charity/Philanthropy, NGOs, CSR, and Social Innovations/Social Enterprises
- In-depth knowledge of the social ecosystem including stakeholder definition, problem analysis, solution development, project management, impact measurement, etc
- Understand the practical aspects of developing a business model, identifying funding sources and approaches, and social venture creation processes and practices
- Ability to create a social enterprise business plan or a concept document or a case study
Programme Highlights
Contemporary 11-month programme in management of social initiatives and social entrepreneurship
Capstone project to demonstrate learning pathway experience and outcomes
Conceptual grounding in social initiatives and self-discovery as agents of social change
Peer-learning & networking opportunities
The program is taught by experienced faculty and business leaders who can provide valuable insights
IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni status
Programme Delivery
Sessions will be conducted via a state-of-the-art Interactive Learning (IL) platform and delivered in Direct-to-Device (D2D) mode that can be accessed by learners on their Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, or Smartphone.
Who should attend?
- The programme is ideal for employees of social development organisations, NGOs, and philanthropic institutions and trusts.
Eligibility Criteria
- Diploma (10+2+3), or Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (10+2+3 or 10+2+4), or Integrated Master’s Degree (10+2+5) or equivalent, from a recognised university (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU) in any discipline
- Minimum THREE years of work experience* after completion of qualifying education
*Internships and training experiences will not be considered as part of full-time work experience.
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.
How It Works
Step 1
Select the course of your interest and register
Step 2
Receive Counselling from our Programme Advisors
Step 3
Pay the Preliminary Course Fee
Step 4
Get your documents verified & appear for Interview if applicable
Step 5
Obtain the Offer Letter and Give your Acceptance
Step 6
Complete Onboarding and commence Course
Programme Fee
Particulars | Amount* (₹) |
Programme Fee | ₹22,65,000 + GST |
Note:
- *18% GST will be additional as applicable.
- All fees will be collected by BCCL.
- This is with reference to the refund of the processing fee. Please note that the Processing Fee shall not be refunded in the following circumstances:
- In case the candidate rejects the offer issued by the Institute; and
- In case the application is rejected due to submission of incomplete documents and/or providing incomplete information and/or eligibility criteria not fulfilled.
Installment Schedule
Installment | Date | Amount (₹)* |
I | To be paid at the time of registration | ₹20,000 + GST |
Within one week of offer rollout | ₹65,000 + GST | |
II | 10th December, 2023 | ₹60,000 + GST |
III | 10th February, 2024 | ₹60,000 + GST |
IV | 10th April, 2024 | ₹60,000 + GST |
*18% GST will be additional as applicable. |
Important Dates
Application Closure Date | 17th September 2023 |
Programme Start Date | 15th October 2023 |
Programme End Date | September 2024 |
Assessment & Evaluation
Evaluation of performance in the programme will be based on case analysis, projects and other written submission and presentation as required throughout the course.
Attendance Criteria
A minimum of 80% attendance is mandatory for the successful completion of the programme and award of certificate.
Course Certification
- 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.
Sample Certificate
Disclaimer: All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of IIM Kozhikode


Foundation Module : Module 1 : Being an Impact Champion
Module 2 : Understanding Social Issues
Module 3 : Pathways to Social Initiatives
Module 4 : CSR
Module 5 : Managing Social Initiatives
Module 6 : Public Policies in the Digital Age
Module 7 : Participant Presentations
Advance Module : Module 1 : Introduction
Module 2 : Social Entrepreneurship
Module 3 : Public Private Partnership
Module 4 : ESG Framework
Module 5 : Public Policy
Module 6 : Impact Assessment
Class Timings:
Sunday 03:30 pm to 06:30 pm