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Executive Certificate · AI, Blockchain & Cybersecurity Leadership
6 months · Online, weekends · 2-day campus immersion6 months · Online · 2-day campus immersion
Executive Certificate Program on AI, Blockchain & Cybersecurity Leadership
Offered jointly by IIM Mumbai and C-DAC Hyderabad. Six months, online, with a two-day campus immersion.
- 120 hours of live weekend sessions with module-wise hands-on labs120 hours of live sessions with module-wise hands-on labs
- Techno-managerial curriculum designed jointly with C-DAC Hyderabad (MeitY)Techno-managerial curriculum with C-DAC Hyderabad (MeitY)
- Joint Certificate of Completion from IIM Mumbai and C-DAC HyderabadJoint Certificate of Completion from IIM Mumbai and C-DAC
Program Highlights
Built for leaders who must make technology decisions, not just approve them
Live
Hands-onDemos and labs in every moduleHands-on in every module
Business analytics with Gen AI and Agentic AI, VAPT tools, and a smart contract development lab.Gen AI, VAPT, smart contracts
On campusTwo-day campus immersion
12 hours in person at IIM Mumbai, where you present your capstone project to faculty and peers.12 hours at IIM Mumbai
CertificateJoint co-branded certificateJoint certificate
Certificate of Completion issued jointly by IIM Mumbai and C-DAC Hyderabad on clearing evaluations.Certificate of Completion
Get the full programme brochure with module-wise topics, schedule and fee details.Get the full brochure with module-wise topics, schedule and fees.
Programme Curriculum
Six hours of pre-foundation tutorials, then three 30-hour modules. Each module ends with an exam; the programme ends with a capstone presented on campus.Six hours of pre-foundation tutorials, then three 30-hour modules, each ending with an exam.
Pre-foundation
What you'll learn
- Business challenges in digital transformation
- Cybersecurity & digital risk awareness for managers
- Operating system, networking, web & mobile application foundations
- Cryptography essentials, software and system designs
Led by
IIM Mumbai and C-DAC faculty, scientists and industry leaders.
Module 1
What you'll learn
- AI fundamentals and evolution, machine learning & deep learning essentialsAI fundamentals, machine learning & deep learning essentials
- Neural networks & model architectures
- Generative AI & the LLM technology stack
- Foundations and architecture of Agentic AI
- AI business use cases (overview) & value creationAI business use cases & value creation
Hands-on
Business analytics: regression, classification and clustering with hands-on.
Business analytics: Gen AI and Agentic AI with hands-on.
Business analytics: regression, classification and clustering. Gen AI and Agentic AI with hands-on.
Led by
IIM Mumbai and C-DAC faculty, scientists and industry leaders.
Module 2
What you'll learn
- Cybersecurity foundations & threat landscape
- Threat modelling & secure SDLC
- Web & mobile application security
- Cloud security, Zero Trust & security analytics
- Cyber strategy for business success: cases from supply chain and logistics
- Risk identification and assessment from project perspectives
- Cyber resilience (case studies)
- Crisis leadership and board level cyber strategy
- Cyber risk management frameworks (governance, compliance & regulatory strategy)
Hands-on
VAPT methodology, tools & demo.
Led by
IIM Mumbai and C-DAC faculty, scientists and industry leaders.
Module 3
What you'll learn
- Blockchain fundamentals and distributed ledger architecture
- Enterprise blockchain platforms and architecture
- Smart contracts and DApp architecture
- Tokenization, digital assets and technical stack
- Blockchain application areas and value realization
- Blockchain for digital trust, transparency & auditability
- Blockchain governance and consortium strategy
- Vendor, platform & protocol selection strategy
- Enterprise integration: blockchain with cloud, AI & IoT
Hands-on
Smart contract development and hands-on lab.
Led by
IIM Mumbai and C-DAC faculty, scientists and industry leaders.
Tools and lab setup
The platforms you work on in demos, hands-on sessions and assignments
Module 1 · Artificial Intelligence
Open and closed LLM models
Demos, hands-on and assignments use a combination of open source, open weight and closed source LLM models.A combination of open source, open weight and closed source LLM models.
Module 2 · Cybersecurity
Kali Linux
An advanced Linux distribution for penetration testing, security research and reverse engineering.
Module 3 · Blockchain
Hyperledger Fabric
An enterprise-grade blockchain platform supported by the Linux Foundation.
What you need for the labs
Bring a laptop. The lab environment is provided.
A separate virtual machine is provided for each module, with open source tools pre-installed.
Octa-coreCPU, minimumCPU, min
16 GBRAM, minimumRAM, min
300 GBDisk, minimumDisk, min
About IIM Mumbai
A premier management institute under the Ministry of Education, since 1963.
IIM Mumbai, erstwhile NITIE, was established in 1963 by the Government of India together with the International Labour Organization. Its faculty specialise in Analytics & Data Science, Economics & Strategy, Finance, Marketing, Operations & Supply Chain Management, Organizational Behaviour & HRM, and Sustainability Management.
The institute houses the Centre of Excellence in Logistics and Supply Chain Management and is the Nodal Centre for Capability Building under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan. Its motto: "Knowledge triumphs everywhere".
Home to the Centre of Excellence in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and Nodal Centre for Capability Building under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan. Motto: "Knowledge triumphs everywhere".
Recognition
Key Institutional Achievements
Ranked 6th in India
Management Institutes, NIRF 2025, Ministry of Education, Government of IndiaManagement Institutes, NIRF 2025, Ministry of Education
Since 1963
IIM Mumbai, erstwhile NITIE
Established jointly by the Government of India and the International Labour Organization; a premier institute under the Ministry of Education.Premier institute under the Ministry of Education
PM Gati Shakti
Nodal Centre for Capability Building
Under the National Master Plan, alongside IIM Mumbai's Centre of Excellence in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.Under the National Master Plan
Since 1988
C-DAC, India's first indigenous supercomputerC-DAC, first indigenous supercomputer
Established by MeitY; today India's premier R&D organisation for advanced IT, electronics and deep-tech, with 12 centres nationwide.MeitY R&D society, 12 centres
Vishvasya
National Blockchain Framework
Spearheaded by C-DAC with MeitY support, plus indigenous cybersecurity products and AI models for threat hunting and attack prediction.Spearheaded by C-DAC
Offered jointly by
Management depth from IIM Mumbai. Applied R&D from C-DAC Hyderabad.
A premier management institute and a national R&D institution under MeitY have designed this programme together with a techno-managerial orientation.
Indian Institute of Management Mumbai
A premier management institute with specialised expertise across Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics, Finance, Data Analytics, Marketing, Human Resources and Sustainability. Brings the management and strategy lens to every module.Expertise across Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics, Finance, Data Analytics, Marketing, HR and Sustainability.
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, HyderabadC-DAC Hyderabad
A scientific society under the Ministry of Electronics and IT that has architected national-scale platforms, including National Blockchain Framework initiatives, cybersecurity systems and AI-driven solutions for Central and State Government departments.MeitY scientific society behind the National Blockchain Framework, cybersecurity systems and AI-driven solutions for government.
Programme built under the leadership of
IIM MumbaiProf. Manoj Kumar Tiwari
Director, IIM Mumbai
"A landmark collaboration between IIM Mumbai and C-DAC Hyderabad. Tomorrow's leaders must be fluent in the technologies reshaping economies and industries worldwide."
C-DACShri E Magesh
Director General, C-DAC
"This programme fuses managerial and strategic leadership with premier technological R&D and solution development using emerging technologies."
Programme Coordinators, IIM MumbaiCoordinators, IIM Mumbai
IIM MumbaiProf. (Dr.) Ruchita Gupta
Associate Professor, Operations and Supply Chain
IIM MumbaiProf. (Dr.) Jasashwi Mandal
Assistant Professor, Analytics and Data Science
IIM MumbaiProf. (Dr.) Puja Sarkar
Assistant Professor, Analytics and Data Science
Programme Coordinators, C-DACCoordinators, C-DAC
C-DACDr. P R Lakshmi Eswari
Scientist 'G', Cyber Security, Blockchain Technologies, Embedded & IoT SecurityScientist 'G', Cyber Security, Blockchain, Embedded & IoT Security
C-DACDr. Mahesh Patil
Scientist 'G', Cyber Security, Blockchain, IoT and AI
C-DACMrs. Jyostna Grandhi
Scientist 'F', Cyber Security and Blockchain Technologies
C-DACMr. M Kumar
Scientist 'F', Educational Technologies, Artificial Intelligence
The shift
AI, Blockchain and Cybersecurity are now board-level decisions.
Industry signals cited in the IIM Mumbai programme brochure.
86%AI
of senior business leaders have deployed AI to enhance or create new revenue streams.of senior business leaders have deployed AI for new revenue streams.
Source: Tata Consultancy Services, 2024TCS, 202462%AI
of CFOs believe AI will have the most significant business impact over the next three years.of CFOs expect AI to have the most significant business impact in 3 years.
Source: Gartner, 2023Gartner, 202390%Blockchain
of surveyed businesses report deploying blockchain technology in some capacity.of surveyed businesses deploy blockchain in some capacity.
Source: The Times of India, 2023The Times of India, 202377%Blockchain
of executives say failing to adopt blockchain will put their company at a competitive disadvantage.of executives say not adopting blockchain is a competitive disadvantage.
Source: Deloitte, 2020Deloitte, 202085%Cybersecurity
of organisations plan to increase their cybersecurity budgets.of organisations plan to increase cybersecurity budgets.
Source: PwC, 2024PwC, 202474%Cybersecurity
of CEOs are concerned about their organisation's ability to reduce cyberattack-related damages.of CEOs worry about their ability to reduce cyberattack damages.
Source: Accenture, 2024Accenture, 2024
See the curriculum
"The convergence of AI, Blockchain and Cybersecurity is the defining business reality of today." Prof. Manoj Kumar Tiwari, Director, IIM Mumbai
Who it's for
For professionals who own strategy, digital initiatives or transformation
Eligibility
Graduates / Polytechnic / Diploma with 50%+. 1+ year of relevant experience preferred; programming or software design background a plus.Graduates / Polytechnic / Diploma with 50%+. 1+ year of relevant experience; programming or software design background a plus.
Technical professionals
Security & risk professionals
IT project managers
Technology consultants
Strategy & transformation leads
Entrepreneurs & business leaders
Also a fit for
ArchitectsProduct managersModule leaders
Career pathways
The programme prepares executives to lead at the intersection of technology, business, risk and strategy, enabling career pathways in AI leadership, digital transformation, cybersecurity governance, blockchain solutions, technology strategy, product leadership and emerging technology management.
Roles it prepares you for
Chief Digital Officer (CDO)Chief Technology OfficerDigital Transformation LeaderTechnology Strategy LeadCybersecurity and Governance Lead
Lead with intelligence and trust
"Leaders must not only grasp these technologies but architect enterprise strategies around them, govern their risks, and deploy them with integrity."Prof. Manoj Kumar Tiwari, Director, IIM Mumbai
Capstone project
Finish with a real problem, solved across all three technologies
Presented in person during the two-day campus immersion at IIM Mumbai.
The brief
The programme culminates in a capstone project where you address a real-world challenge and demonstrate strategic, cross-functional problem solving, integrating AI, Blockchain and Cybersecurity principles into one enterprise-ready solution.Address a real-world challenge and demonstrate strategic, cross-functional problem solving, integrating AI, Blockchain and Cybersecurity into one enterprise-ready solution.
You will show you can
- Evaluate enterprise use cases across supply chain, manufacturing, e‑governance, healthcare or financial servicesEvaluate enterprise use cases across sectors
- Design a secure, scalable, technology-enabled solution
- Assess risk, governance, regulatory and compliance requirementsAssess risk, governance and compliance requirements
01
Continuous assessment
Quizzes, assignments and presentations throughout each module.Quizzes, assignments and presentations
02
Module exams
One online exam at the end of the program.One online exam at the end of the program
03
Capstone presentation
Presented to faculty during the 12-hour campus immersion.During the 12-hour campus immersion
Prospective capstone projects
Realistic scenarios where AI, Blockchain and Cybersecurity work together
Capstone projects show the relevance of each technology in modern enterprise application development. Some of the prospective projects:
- 01
Agent-based mobile app security analysis
Design and development of AI agents for automated security analysis of mobile applications.
- 02
Enterprise blockchain
End-to-end blockchain applications that maintain immutable, time-stamped audit trails for enterprise use cases.
- 03
Blockchain-secured AI model sharing
Use blockchain to manage provenance, licensing and secure distribution of AI models across organisations. Demonstrate smart contracts for usage rights and audit trails.
- 04
AI-enhanced cyber threat intelligence
Combine AI anomaly detection with blockchain-based threat intelligence sharing across organisations, delivering a prototype platform for collaborative cyber defence.
- 05
AI-based malware analysis
Design and develop AI models for reverse engineering and malware analysis.
- 06
AI-powered incident response assistant
Create a chatbot or agent that guides managers through incident escalation steps, integrating processes and compliance requirements.
- 07
Blockchain-secured cyber incident logs
Store incident response logs on blockchain to ensure immutability and accountability, while AI analyses them for patterns.
- 08
AI + Blockchain for fraud detection
A fraud detection system where AI identifies anomalies in transactions and blockchain ensures tamper-proof evidence trails.
- 09
ML-based prediction and classification
Machine learning for classification and regression problems in enterprise and cybersecurity use cases.
- 10
RAG for personalised learning
Implement your own personalised learning system, augmented with RAG techniques.
Campus immersion · IIM Mumbai, PowaiCampus immersion · IIM Mumbai
Two days on campus. Twelve hours in person. Your capstone, presented to faculty and peers.Two days on campus. Twelve hours in person. Your capstone, presented to faculty.
Campus immersion charges are separate from the programme fee of Rs. 2,25,000 + GST.
2days on campus
12hours in person
Certificate
A Certificate of Completion co-signed by IIM Mumbai and C-DAC
Awarded on clearing all evaluation components with 60% or more and maintaining at least 75% attendance.Awarded on clearing all evaluations with 60% or more and at least 75% attendance.
Sample · for illustrative purposes onlySample · illustrative purposes only
Jointly issued
Signed by the Director, IIM Mumbai and the Director General, C-DAC.
120 hours on record
The certificate states the programme's 120-hour duration.
Executive alumni status
Graduates join the IIM Mumbai executive alumni network.
Fees & payment
One programme fee. Two installments.
Programme fee
Rs. 2,25,000+ GST
Total payable Rs. 2,30,000 + GST, including Rs. 5,000 Executive Alumni Registration. Application fee of Rs. 2,000 + GST and campus immersion charges are separate.Total payable Rs. 2,30,000 + GST incl. Rs. 5,000 Executive Alumni Registration. Application fee and campus immersion charges are separate.
- 120 hours of live weekend sessions with IIM Mumbai and C-DAC faculty
- LMS access with learning content and module-wise hands-on sessions
- Two-day campus immersion and capstone presentation at IIM Mumbai (immersion charges separate)
- Joint Certificate of Completion from IIM Mumbai and C-DAC Hyderabad
- IIM Mumbai Executive Alumni status and network
- 120 hours of live weekend sessions
- LMS access and module-wise hands-on sessions
- Two-day campus immersion (charged separately)
- Joint certificate and Executive Alumni status
Installment plan
Rs. 1,12,500 + GST+ GST · Installment 1, due by 15 Nov 2026Installment 1, due by 15 Nov 2026
Rs. 1,17,500 + GST+ GST · Installment 2, before Module 3 (incl. Rs. 5,000 alumni registration)Installment 2, before Module 3 (incl. Rs. 5,000 alumni registration)
Application fee
Rs. 2,000 + GSTPaid on the SETU-AMS application portal.Fee deadline
15 Nov 2026Full fee or Installment 1 confirms your seat.Get your company to pay for it
A techno-managerial certificate from IIM Mumbai and C-DAC is a strong case for L&D sponsorship. Ask us for a reimbursement letter after you apply.
Admissions process
From application to joint certificate in six steps
- 1
Apply online
Register on the SETU-AMS portal and pay the Rs. 2,000 + GST application fee. Online mode only.Register on SETU-AMS and pay the Rs. 2,000 + GST application fee.
- 2
Eligibility review
Graduation or diploma with 50%+, and at least one year of relevant experience.
- 3
Confirm your seat
Pay the full fee or Installment 1 (Rs. 1,12,500 + GST) by 15 Nov 2026.Pay the full fee or Installment 1 by 15 Nov 2026.
- 4
Onboarding
Get LMS access and prepare for launch, tentatively 27 Nov 2026.LMS access and launch, tentatively 27 Nov 2026.
- 5
Learn and get assessed
Weekend live sessions across four blocks, with continuous assessments and module exams.Weekend live sessions, continuous assessments and module exams.
- 6
Immersion and certificate
Present your capstone on campus. Score 60%+ with 75%+ attendance to receive the joint certificate.
Questions? Write to exec.edu@iimmumbai.ac.in or call +91 22 2803 5355.Questions? exec.edu@iimmumbai.ac.in · +91 22 2803 5355
FAQs
Questions professionals ask before applying
No. The programme opens with six hours of pre-foundation tutorials covering operating systems, networking, web and mobile foundations, cryptography essentials and system design, so managers and technologists start from the same base. Programming experience is preferred, not required.No. Six hours of pre-foundation tutorials cover operating systems, networking, web and mobile foundations, cryptography and system design, so managers and technologists start from the same base.
Live virtual sessions are held on Friday and Saturday across the six-month programme. Sessions are tentatively scheduled to begin on 27 Nov 2026.
The programme includes a two-day, 12-hour in-person immersion at the IIM Mumbai campus, where you present your capstone project to faculty and peers. Campus immersion charges are separate from the programme fee.
Yes. Installment 1 of Rs. 1,12,500 + GST is due by 15 Nov 2026. Installment 2 of Rs. 1,17,500 + GST is due before the start of Module 3 and includes the Rs. 5,000 Executive Alumni Registration.
A score of 60% or higher on all evaluation components, and attendance of 75% or higher.
IIM Mumbai and C-DAC Hyderabad award a joint co-branded Certificate of Completion. Participants also register as IIM Mumbai Executive Alumni; the Rs. 5,000 + GST registration is part of the total fee payable.
Demos, hands-on sessions and assignments in the AI module use a combination of open source, open weight and closed source LLM models. The Cybersecurity module is based on Kali Linux, an advanced Linux distribution for penetration testing, security research and reverse engineering. The Blockchain module is based on Hyperledger Fabric, an enterprise-grade blockchain platform supported by the Linux Foundation.
A laptop with at least an octa-core CPU (Intel, AMD etc.), 16 GB RAM and 300 GB of hard disk space. A separate virtual machine is provided for each module with open source tools pre-installed.
Capstone projects cover realistic scenarios where AI, Blockchain and Cybersecurity are used together. Prospective projects include agent-based mobile app security analysis, blockchain-secured AI model sharing, AI-enhanced cyber threat intelligence, an AI-powered incident response assistant and AI + Blockchain for fraud detection. You present your capstone during the campus immersion.
The programme prepares executives to lead at the intersection of technology, business, risk and strategy. Roles include Chief Digital Officer (CDO), Chief Technology Officer, Digital Transformation Leader, Technology Strategy Lead, and Cybersecurity and Governance Lead.
Graduates, Polytechnic or Diploma holders with an average of 50% or above. The programme is for professionals involved in business strategy, digital initiatives, IT management or transformation projects, as well as entrepreneurs and business leaders. It also suits architects, product managers and module leaders.
At least one year of relevant experience as a technical professional, security and risk professional, IT project manager, technology consultant or in a related field. Experience in programming, architecting and designing software is preferred.
Applications are accepted through online mode only. Register on the SETU-AMS application portal and pay the Rs. 2,000 + GST application fee.
The programme fee is Rs. 2,25,000 + GST. With the Rs. 5,000 + GST Executive Alumni Registration, the total fee payable is Rs. 2,30,000 + GST. The application fee of Rs. 2,000 + GST is separate.
Yes. Installment 1 of Rs. 1,12,500 + GST is due by 15 Nov 2026. Installment 2 of Rs. 1,17,500 + GST is due before the start of Module 3 and includes the Rs. 5,000 Executive Alumni Registration.
No. Campus immersion charges are separate from the programme fee of Rs. 2,25,000 + GST.
A score of 60% or higher on all evaluation components, and attendance of 75% or higher.
IIM Mumbai and C-DAC Hyderabad award a joint co-branded Certificate of Completion, signed by the Director, IIM Mumbai and the Director General, C-DAC.
Through online assessment, assignments and capstone project presentations, with continuous assessment through quizzes, assignments and presentations.