What IIM Kozhikode NAMP Is — And What It Isn't
NAMP is not a general management programme for all experience levels. It is specifically architected for professionals with 10+ years of experience who already have operational expertise and want strategic leadership frameworks. IIM Kozhikode is ranked #3 by NIRF (Management) — EQUIS and AMBA accredited.
Programme Specs
| Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10 months |
| Fee | ₹4,00,000 + GST |
| Application fee | ₹2,000 + GST |
| Eligibility | Graduate + 10 yrs work exp |
| Format | Online (Saturday 6 PM–9 PM) + IIM-K campus |
| Batch | Batch 2 (Dec 2025 — closed); Batch 3 upcoming |
| Accreditation | EQUIS · AMBA · NIRF #3 |
| Output | Certificate + IIM-K executive alumni status |
What the Curriculum Covers
- Module 1: Organisation Functional Competency (market economics, finance, operations, brand)
- Module 2: Managing Organisations (strategy, M&A, portfolio management, turnaround)
- Module 3: Executive Presence & Influence (negotiations, EQ, stakeholder management)
- Module 4: Team Dynamics (leadership, decision-making, change management)
- Module 5: Digital Business Transformation (AI/ML for decisions, digital strategy)
Honest Assessment — What Works and What to Expect
What works: NAMP's peer cohort is genuinely senior — 10+ year requirement means your classmates have serious careers. The curriculum assumes your operational competence and builds strategic thinking on top. IIM-K's EQUIS + AMBA accreditation carries international recognition.
Be realistic about: NAMP is a certificate, not a degree. At ₹4L + GST (~₹4.72L all-in), it's meaningful value for an IIM-K credential. But go in clear-eyed: this gives you a certificate and alumni status, not a degree and not placement support.