IIM Indore opens admissions for executive programme in AI, cybersecurity for working professionals

The Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIM Indore) has opened admissions for its executive programme in artificial intelligence and cyber security for organisations. The 10-month course is designed for working professionals to help them develop a multidisciplinary and business-oriented understanding of AI and cyber security for organisations.

The management institute will commence the executive programme in AI and cyber security on December 19, 2026. The programme also includes a 3-day campus immersion for 12 sessions, the official notification read.

As per the eligibility criteria, candidates with diploma (10+2+3) or any graduate, post graduate from universities recognised by the Association of Indian Universities with a minimum 50% marks in either diploma or graduation or post-graduation (or its equivalent) with at least two years of work experience are eligible to apply.

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IIM Indore's Executive Programme's course fee, curriculum

The 10-month executive programme fee is Rs 2 lakh plus GST, and the application fee to apply for the course is Rs 2,500.

Those who will participants and successfully meet the evaluation criteria and satisfy the requisite attendance criteria will be awarded a 'Certification of Completion' from IIM Indore.

“The executive programme is designed for non-technical professionals, engineers, IT project managers, functional managers and early-career IT professionals seeking to build strategic capabilities in AI and cybersecurity. The programme does not require participants to come from a purely technical background and follows a multidisciplinary, business-focused approach,” IIM Indore said.

Through the programme, participants will gain exposure to areas including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, responsible AI adoption, cybersecurity, cyber threats, organisational risk and secure business decision-making. 

Himanshu Rai, director at IIM Indore, said: “As AI becomes embedded in decision-making, customer engagement, operations and digital infrastructure, organisations require talent capable of looking at technology through the combined lenses of business strategy, risk and security. The programme is particularly relevant for professionals looking to strengthen cross-functional technology leadership, build capabilities for AI-enabled organisations, explore opportunities in cybersecurity, or develop a broader understanding of the evolving digital landscape.

The curriculum is intended to help professionals understand how AI can be leveraged within organisations while recognising and addressing the cybersecurity considerations that accompany its deployment.