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Executive Certificate · AI, Blockchain & Cybersecurity Leadership
6 Months
Executive Certificate Program on AI, Blockchain & Cybersecurity Leadership
- Become top 1% global tech leader with IIM Mumbai & C-DAC
- IIM Mumbai Alumni status upon completion of program
- Hands-on projects in each module & a 2-day campus immersion
Program Highlights
Built for leaders who must make technology decisions, not just approve them
Live
Hands-onDemos and labs in every module
Business analytics with Gen AI and Agentic AI, VAPT tools, and a smart contract development lab.
On campusTwo-day campus immersion
12 hours in person at IIM Mumbai, where you present your capstone project to faculty and peers.
CertificateJoint co-branded certificate
Certificate of Completion issued jointly by IIM Mumbai and C-DAC Hyderabad on clearing evaluations.
Get the full programme brochure with module-wise topics, schedule and fee details.
Programme Curriculum
Six hours of pre-foundation tutorials, then three 30-hour modules.
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
Module 1
What you'll learn
- AI fundamentals and evolution, machine learning & deep learning essentials
- Neural networks & model architectures
- Generative AI & LLM technology stack
- Foundations and architecture of Agentic AI
- AI business use cases (overview) & value creation
Hands-on
Business analytics: regression, classification and clustering with hands-on.
Business analytics: 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.
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.
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.
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, minimum
16 GBRAM, minimum
300 GBDisk, minimum
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 a Nodal Centre for Capability Building under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan. Its motto: "Knowledge triumphs everywhere".
Recognition
Key Institutional Achievements
Ranked 6th in India
Management Institutes, NIRF 2025, Ministry of Education, Government of India
Since 1988
C-DAC, created to build India's first indigenous supercomputer
Established by MeitY; today India's premier R&D organisation for advanced IT, electronics and deep-tech, with 12 centres nationwide.
Vishvasya
National Blockchain Framework
Spearheaded by C-DAC with MeitY support, plus indigenous cybersecurity products and AI models for threat hunting and attack prediction.
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.
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, 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.
Programme built under the leadership of
IIM MumbaiProf. Manoj Kumar Tiwari
Director, IIM Mumbai
"This program reflects our conviction that tomorrow's leaders must be fluent in the technologies reshaping economies and industries worldwide."
C-DACShri E Magesh
Director General, C-DAC
"This collaborative effort of C-DAC and IIM Mumbai creates a unique value addition fusing Managerial & Strategic Leadership with premier Technological R&D & solution development using Emerging Technologies."
Programme Coordinators, IIM Mumbai
IIM MumbaiIIM Mumbai
Prof. (Dr.) Ruchita Gupta
Associate Professor, Operations and Supply Chain
IIM MumbaiIIM Mumbai
Prof. (Dr.) Jasashwi Mandal
Assistant Professor, Analytics and Data Science
IIM MumbaiIIM Mumbai
Prof. (Dr.) Puja Sarkar
Assistant Professor, Analytics and Data Science
Programme Coordinators, C-DAC
C-DACC-DAC
Dr. P R Lakshmi Eswari
Scientist 'G', Cyber Security, Blockchain Technologies, Embedded & IoT Security
C-DACC-DAC
Dr. Mahesh Patil
Scientist 'G', Cyber Security, Blockchain, IoT and AI
C-DACC-DAC
Mrs. Jyostna Grandhi
Scientist 'F', Cyber Security and Blockchain Technologies
C-DACC-DAC
Mr. 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.
Source: Tata Consultancy Services, 202462%AI
of CFOs believe AI will have the most significant business impact over the next three years.
Source: Gartner, 202390%Blockchain
of surveyed businesses report deploying blockchain technology in some capacity.
Source: The Times of India, 202377%Blockchain
of executives say failing to adopt blockchain will put their company at a competitive disadvantage.
Source: Deloitte, 202085%Cybersecurity
of organisations plan to increase their cybersecurity budgets.
Source: PwC, 202474%Cybersecurity
of CEOs are concerned about their organisation's ability to reduce cyberattack-related damages.
Source: Accenture, 2024Who it's for
For professionals who own strategy, digital initiatives or transformation
Eligibility
Graduates / Polytechnic / Diploma with 50%+. 1+ year of relevant experience required; 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
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.
You will show you can
- Evaluate enterprise use cases across supply chain, manufacturing, e‑governance, healthcare or financial services
- Design a secure, scalable, technology-enabled solution
- Assess risk, governance, regulatory and compliance requirements
01
Continuous assessment
Quizzes, assignments and presentations throughout each module.
02
Final exam
One online exam at the end of the program.
03
Capstone presentation
Presented to faculty 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, Powai
Two days on campus. Twelve hours in person. Your capstone, presented to faculty and peers.
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 Hyderabad
Awarded on clearing all evaluation components with 60% or more and maintaining at least 75% attendance.
Sample · for 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. 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
Installment plan
Rs. 1,12,500+ GST · Installment 1, due by 15 Nov 2026
Rs. 1,17,500+ GST · Installment 2, before Module 3 (incl. Rs. 5,000 alumni registration)
Application fee
Rs. 2,000 + GSTPaid on the SETU-AMS application portal.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.
- 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.
- 4
Onboarding
Get LMS access and prepare for launch, tentatively 27 Nov 2026.
- 5
Learn and get assessed
Weekend live sessions across four blocks, with continuous assessments and one online exam at the end of the programme.
- 6
Immersion and certificate
Present your capstone on campus. Score 60%+ with 75%+ attendance to receive the joint certificate.
Questions? Call +91 81476 25187
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.
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.