C-Suite Leaders Program—India

Transform your business and lead with impact
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    DURATION

    6 Months

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    ELIGIBILITY

    A minimum of 10 years of work experience

    Drive business growth in an era of disruption

    As a business leader in one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, you are challenged with navigating both short-term hurdles and long-term growth ambitions. Disruptive technologies, reputational risk, rising interest rates, and inflation are pressing concerns that must be addressed while remaining focused on growth. This requires you to be visionary yet grounded as you act with agility, authenticity, and self-awareness.

    The C-Suite Leaders Program—India from Wharton Executive Education is an extraordinary opportunity to acquire advanced leadership skills, rethink strategies, and adapt to keep your organization at the forefront of progress. This comprehensive six-month senior leadership program will help you look ahead to the future and unlock new paths to business growth.

    72%

    of CEOs in India are placing more capital investment in buying new technology compared with 56% of CEOs doing the same globally.
    SOURCE: KPMG INDIA CEO OUTLOOK

    67%

    of India's CEOs are adjusting supply chains to mitigate exposure to geopolitical conflict.
    SOURCE: PwC 26TH CEO SURVEY

    Designed by world-renowned Wharton faculty, the C-Suite Leaders Program is a highly interactive learning journey which offers a unique opportunity for business leaders to acquire advanced skills and rethink new strategies that can yield long-term benefits for their organizations. Hear insights from our participants and Wharton faculty on the unique value this program delivers to C-suite leaders.

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      Designed for your success

      The C-Suite Leaders Program—India is designed with the needs of senior executives in mind and offers an innovative blended format, comprising online and interactive sessions with in-person sessions led by Wharton faculty in India (Mumbai or Delhi).

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      Interactive

      A holistic leadership-development program that builds upon online sessions with in-person teaching and networking for maximum career and business impact.

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      Blended

      Self-paced modules and in-person sessions enable you to have a holistic learning journey and accommodate learning around your busy work schedule.

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      Transformative

      The stimulating learning experience supports personal growth while equipping you to deliver sustainable results that meet your organization’s goals and objectives.

      Program highlights

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      Hands-on learning

      Explore case studies and try-it activities to reflect on program concepts.

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      Holistic modular format

      Engage in a stimulating mix of online, live online, and in-person modules.

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      Peer learning

      Interact with like-minded executives from India, and share perspectives on leadership.

      Wharton India economic forum

      Wharton India Economic Forum

      Receive an invitation to attend this prestigious gathering of business and thought leaders.

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      Live sessions

      Experience live online and in-person sessions with faculty, course leader, and guest speakers.

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      World-renowned faculty

      Learn from renowned Wharton faculty who are at the cutting edge of strategic leadership and innovation.

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      Exclusive LinkedIn group

      Join more than 1,000 executives across programs, and gain access to meet-ups and networking events.

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      C-suite spotlight

      Watch live interviews with esteemed C-suite leaders and alumni of the Wharton School every fortnight over four months.

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      Global learning

      Benefit from a comprehensive curriculum that is tailored to the Indian context and delivered by a top global business school.

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      Blended learning journey

      Balance your busy work schedule with an effective learning journey, leveraging the best of online and in-person formats.

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      On-campus immersion and networking

      Meet peers, industry experts, and faculty during three days of networking on campus, followed by a day of activities off site.

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      Pathway to alumni status

      Following the successful completion of the program and subsequent open-enrollment programs, subject to further qualification criteria and additional tuition, you have a pathway to apply for Wharton alumni status.

      Wharton C Suite Program India - Director

      "Operating in an interconnected world where the economic climate is increasingly volatile and uncertain presents a dual imperative for business leaders to overcome these obstacles while reinventing their organizations for the future. This balancing act presents an opportunity to demonstrate purposeful leadership, collaborate within ecosystems, and catalyze innovation and transformation. The Wharton Executive Education C-Suite Leaders Program—India is delivered in a blended format that emphasizes online, live online, and in-person learning to prepare participants to lead their organizations to ever greater success."

      — Harbir Singh, PhD

      Academic Director for the C-Suite Leaders Program—India; Mack Professor; Professor of Management; Co-Director, Mack Institute for Innovation Management; Wharton School Faculty Director for the Huntsman Program in International Studies and Business, the Wharton School

      What will you learn from the program?

      The program will enable you to:

      • Analyze organizational value and readiness to scale, recognizing the drivers of corporate value and their trade-offs

      • Evaluate the strategic implications of competitor actions, and gain insights into the role of acquisitions, alliances, and divestitures in creating greater shareholder value

      • Establish a strong leadership presence, build credibility, and inspire and influence others within your organization

      • Cultivate a strategic mindset to set actionable goals and gain a competitive advantage

      • Lead organizational transformation in the face of digital disruption, and foster a culture of innovation to future-proof your organization

      • Strategically consider networking opportunities and establish genuine connections that can yield long-term benefits and potential partnerships

      • Customize your communication style and message to engage your audience and advance your leadership agenda

      • Gain genuine connections with senior executives across sectors, and leverage immense learning opportunities and potential partnerships

      Curriculum

      The C-Suite Leaders Program—India prepares senior leaders like you to embrace change and thrive in an evolving business landscape. You will consider business strategy through various lenses, explore opportunities for growth, and hone your leadership style. The program is divided into three modules, the second of which is delivered in-person in Mumbai, India. It concludes with a three-day immersion and networking event on the Wharton campus in Philadelphia where you will also have learning sessions.

      Case-study examples

      The program includes real-world case studies to provide a wide-ranging look at how leaders and organizations are addressing strategic challenges.

      • Heidi Roizen, executive and venture capitalist: Learn to build and leverage professional relationships.

      • Sérgio Vieira de Mello, UN diplomat in East Timor: Examine useful tools for pushing an agenda and types of power.

      • Catalant: The future of work?: Make business expansion decisions, including pitching strategic vision to investors.

      • Pfizer’s acquisition of Warner–Lambert: Explore synergies in mergers and acquisitions.

      • Johnson & Johnson and General Electric: Understand the scope for diversifying and consolidating through divestitures.

      • K2 mountain climbing and Montana forest fire: Communicate vision and strategy to teams.

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      Executive peer-coaching circles

      The executive peer group is a key aspect of the program that fosters structured, confidential conversations among classmates. These online coaching sessions are managed by Emeritus and cover a range of pertinent topics, from business and leadership challenges to career opportunities. You will acquire tools and approaches designed to enhance emotional intelligence and leadership proficiency. Moreover, you will become part of a cohesive learning community and form enduring professional relationships with like-minded peers.

      Meet the faculty

      Recognized for their breadth and depth of knowledge, Wharton’s award-winning faculty will prepare you to tackle complex business issues with effective solutions. You will leverage their insights and domain expertise to better understand your business in the current climate, apply your learnings to your organization, and accelerate personal growth.

      Who is it for?

      The C-Suite Leaders Program—India is ideal for business leaders in the region who are seeking to grow their businesses and organizations. This can include current C-suite executives wanting to augment their strategic leadership skills with innovative thinking and C-suite aspirants looking to acquire executive leadership capabilities.

      It is particularly beneficial for:

      • Senior-level executives and general managers seeking to enhance their impact within their organizations

      • Entrepreneurs who lead their own organizations

      • Emerging leaders looking to accelerate their impact

      Participants are required to have:

      • A minimum of 10 years' work experience

      • Fluency in written and spoken English

      Pathway to Wharton alumni status

      For more than 135 years, Wharton has been the place where visionaries, inventors, and trailblazers get their start. After completing the C-Suite Leaders Program—India and subsequent open-enrollment programs, subject to further qualification criteria and additional tuition, you have a pathway to apply for Wharton alumni status.​

      Executives who successfully complete the C-Suite Leaders Program—India have the option of applying to the General Management Program (GMP). The GMP provides further opportunity to enhance your leadership skills and business acumen with a flexible curriculum. The C-Suite Leaders Program—India provides one credit toward the six required to complete the GMP and earn alumni status. More details on the GMP are available at Wharton Executive Education.

      Upon qualifying for Wharton alumni status, you will be eligible to receive:​

      • Full access to become a member of 77+ Wharton alumni clubs​

      • An invitation to attend future Wharton global alumni forums​

      • A Wharton email address​

      Wharton C Suite Program Certificate

      Certificate

      Earn a Wharton Executive Education certificate upon successful completion of the program. Participants of the program get exclusive access to a wide range of professionals, events, and networking opportunities. Furthermore, you can also benefit from additional tuition assistance upon enrolling in further online electives from Wharton Executive Education.

      Note: Please also note that participation in the C-Suite Leaders Program—India (a) will not result in a degree from, alumni status with, or earned credit at the University of Pennsylvania or the Wharton School (or, to Wharton’s knowledge, any other institution), (b) will not be recorded on a University of Pennsylvania or Wharton transcript; and (c) does not guarantee or suggest that a participant will be admitted to the University of Pennsylvania, the Wharton School, or to any other university or institution.

      FAQs

      Connect with a program advisor for a 1:1 session

      Our program advisors have helped senior executives across the world choose the right program for their career goals. Schedule a 1:1 to get a deeper understanding on why the C-Suite Leaders Program—India is the right fit for you.

      Email: wharton_cslpi@emeritus.org

      Phone: +1 561 486 7448 (U.S.) / +44 1135 191350 (U.K.) / +971 80 0088601095 (U.A.E.) / +52 55970 90243 (LATAM)

      Early registrations are encouraged. Seats fill up quickly!

      Flexible payment options available.

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