What it is
The PG Certificate Programme in Cyber Security Management and Data Science from IIM Nagpur is a 12-month executive programme for working professionals. It combines cyber security management with data science and AI, and the programme page cites IIM Nagpur's rank of 25 in the NIRF Management category for 2025.
Snapshot
| Detail | Batch 04 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 12 months |
| Format | Live online, two Sunday sessions from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, plus a campus module |
| Fee | ₹2,25,000 + GST (₹2,000 application fee separate), about ₹2.66 lakh at 18% GST |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of work experience |
| Start | November 2026; application closure listed as 'Closing Soon' |
| Credential | PG Certificate from IIM Nagpur and executive alumni status |
What is strong
- Management plus technical depth: governance, board-level reporting, risk and strategy sit alongside network, cloud and endpoint security
- Data and AI built in: Python essentials, analytics, and applied AI, generative AI and agentic AI
- Format for working people: Sunday evening sessions and instalment payments
- Pedagogy: real-time case studies, simulation exercises and projects, delivered direct to device
What to weigh
- It is a certificate, not a degree, and not an exam-based professional certification such as CISM or CISSP
- Twelve months of Sunday evenings is a long commitment
- The programme page states that neither IIM Nagpur nor the education partner guarantees a job or promotion
- Campus module dates and travel arrangements need confirming
Who should apply
- Security managers and leads moving toward CISO or head-of-security roles
- IT, risk and compliance managers who need credible cyber knowledge
- Technology leaders who must govern security without being hands-on engineers
Who may want another route
- Those with under three years of experience
- Specialists who want deep, tool-level technical training only
- Anyone who specifically needs an exam-based credential — CISM and CISSP are separate routes from ISACA and ISC2
Details and dates: fee, instalments and how to apply and the Sunday-evening schedule.
Considering the programme?
Batch 04 is closing soon. Talk to an advisor to confirm dates and eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the IIM Nagpur cyber security certificate worth it?
It suits managers who need governance, risk and leadership skills with a data and AI layer, from an IIM. It is less suited to those who want only deep technical tool training or an exam-based credential.
What is the fee?
₹2,25,000 + GST, plus a ₹2,000 application fee, payable in three instalments.
Who is eligible?
A bachelor's degree from a recognised university and at least three years of work experience.
Does it give a degree?
No. It awards a PG Certificate from IIM Nagpur, along with IIM Nagpur executive alumni status.