Executive Programme for Chief of Staff
Features
Programme Overview
As organisations navigate increasing complexity and rapid business transformation, the Chief of Staff has emerged as a trusted strategic partner – enabling executive decision-making, aligning business priorities, and driving organisational impact.
The Executive Programme for Chief of Staff offered by CEP, IIT Delhi and organized by the Department of Management Studies, IIT Delhi, is designed to prepare professionals for this evolving leadership role. Through a multidisciplinary curriculum spanning strategy, finance, governance, AI, innovation, and executive communication, the programme equips participants with the capabilities to lead strategic initiatives, influence decision-making, and create lasting organisational value.
₹ 1,50,000 + 18 % GST
Class Schedule
Sunday: 10am to 1pm
Eligibility Criteria
Graduates (10+2+3) / Diploma holders from any recognised university in any discipline.
Programme Highlights
Recognised IIT Delhi Credential
Designed For Strategic Leadership
Integrated Business Learning
Case Studies & Capstone Experience
Insights From Industry Leaders
AI & Digital Transformation
Learn From IIT Delhi Faculty
Innovation & Growth Strategy
IIT Delhi Campus Immersion
Programme Modules
Strategic Management for Executive Offices
Translating Vision into Strategic Priorities
Strategic Intelligence, Organizational Learning & Executive Decision Support
External Environment Analysis, Competitive Intelligence & Scenario Planning
Capability Assessment, Dynamic Capabilities & Resource Orchestration
Strategy Formulation and Prioritization
Strategy Execution through OKRs, Strategic PMOs & Enterprise Alignment
Leading Strategic Change & Transformation
Strategic Innovation for Business Growth
Design Thinking for Strategic Problem Solving
Strategic Partnerships, Ecosystems & Stakeholder Management
Understanding financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
Using financial data for strategic decision-making
Capital allocation under uncertainty
Budgeting, forecasting and profitability drivers
Four Pillars of enterprise risk (market, credit, operation, liquidity)
ERM frameworks & risk culture
Corporate governance & board-level risk oversight
Strategic Performance Management, Executive Dashboards & Governance
Leading Through Complexity & Uncertainty
Executive Communication, Strategic Storytelling & Board Briefing
Leading Strategic Initiatives through Influence without Authority
Digital Strategy & Knowledge Management
AI, Digital Transformation & the Future of Strategic Management
Overview of venture capital and private equity ecosystem
Fundraising lifecycle: preparation to closure
Case Studies
Primary and Secondary Markets
Inclusive Innovation & Society
Risk & Strategic Decision-Making
Capstone Project
Strategy Formulation & Recommendation Development
Capstone Presentations Day 1 & 2
Learning Outcomes
01. Think Strategically
Develop the ability to evaluate business challenges, identify opportunities, and support informed executive decision-making.
02. Lead Enterprise Execution
Build the skills to align strategic priorities, coordinate cross-functional initiatives, and drive organisational execution.
03. Strengthen Financial Acumen
Gain practical insights into financial management, governance, budgeting, and enterprise risk to support business performance.
04. Influence with Confidence
Enhance executive communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership capabilities to drive strategic outcomes.
05. Lead Digital Transformation
Understand the strategic role of AI and digital transformation in shaping organisational growth and competitive advantage.
06. Solve Complex Business Challenges
Apply multidisciplinary learning through case studies and a capstone project to develop practical, business-focused solutions.
Programme Coordinator
Professor Sanjay Dhir
Professor
Department of Management Studies
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Prof. Sanjay Dhir is Professor of Strategic Management and Area Chair at the Department of Management Studies, IIT Delhi. His research addresses how organizations build and renew capability under institutional constraint, developing strategic thinking, organizational ambidexterity, strategic innovation and alliance dynamics as its core constructs. A second stream extends those constructs into public systems, where they establish quality, equity and inclusiveness as strategic outcomes, grounded in empirical study of tribal, elderly and remote populations and of gender-based disparities in access. His work spans digital transformation, healthcare systems, artificial intelligence governance and public procurement.
He has published over 130 peer-reviewed research articles, authored seven books, and developed case studies published by the Richard Ivey School of Business and distributed globally through Harvard Business Publishing. He presents regularly at the Academy of Management, the Strategic Management Society, the Academy of International Business and the Southern Management Association. He was ranked among the Top 1% of Researchers Globally in Business and Management (2026), named to the Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List (2025 & 2026), and listed among Research.com’s Best Business and Management Scientists (2026), and has received the Best Reviewer and Associate Editor awards from an ABDC A-category journal.
Prof. Dhir has led more than 35 sponsored research and consulting projects for the Government of India, international development organizations and industry. He was Institutional Management Partner for India's COVID-19 vaccine rollout with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and has led major assignments for the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Ministry of Minority Affairs, the Ministry of Education, PATH, the Clinton Foundation, the University of Queensland and Population Services International.
He served as a technical expert on the development of the Aarogya Setu application with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he served as IIT Delhi's nominated expert to the Delhi High Court committee on oxygen infrastructure and on the Government of NCT of Delhi's state-level committee on oxygen infrastructure. He is a member of the National Technical Advisory Group on oxygen infrastructure.
At IIT Delhi, he is a member of the Senate and of the Institute Ranking Committee, and is Programme Coordinator for the doctoral programme at DMS, having previously coordinated the MBA programme for six years. He is a recipient of the Teaching Excellence Award and the Mrs. Veena Arora Early Career Research Excellence Award at IIT Delhi, and has twice been recognised as Inside IIM Professor of the Year.
Professor Sonali Jain
Associate Professor
Department of Management Studies
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Prof. Sonali Jain is an Associate Professor of Finance at DMS, IIT Delhi. She holds a Ph.D. from IIM Ahmedabad, specialising in Finance & Accounting. Before her Ph.D., she completed her Bachelor of Engineering from the Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology (NSIT), Delhi University. She is also a globally certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM, GARP USA).
Her teaching and research interests lie in financial markets, financial risk, financial management and financial technology. Her work has been extensively published in top-tier international journals, and she has presented several papers at international, peer-reviewed conferences worldwide. She has co-authored two books.
Prof. Jain has been part of high-impact sponsored research and consulting projects with the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and major central ministries (Ministry of Textiles, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Ministry of Minority Affairs, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, amongst others), focusing on finance, governance, and regulatory architecture.
Programme Sample Certificate
Participation Certificate: Candidates with less than 50% attendance and/or less than 50% overall marks will be awarded a Participation Certificate.
Successful Completion Certificate: Awarded to candidates who secure a minimum of 50% aggregate score and maintain at least 50% attendance.
Installment Schedule
Programme Fees: 1,50,000 + 18 % GST
Installment | Installment Date | Amount (₹) |
I | Within 3 Days of the offer letter. | ₹ 75,000+ 18 % GST |
II | 7th February, 2027. | ₹ 75,000+ 18 % GST |
Note:
*All fees should be submitted in the IITD CEP account only, and the details will be shared post-selection.
*The receipt will be issued by the IIT Delhi CEP Account for your records, which can be downloaded from the CEP Portal.
*GST @ 18% will be charged extra in addition to the fee.
Refund Policy
Candidates can withdraw within 15 days from the programme start date. A total of 80% of the total fee received will be refunded. However, the applicable tax amount paid will not be refunded on the paid amount.
Candidates withdrawing after 15 days from the start of the programme session will not be eligible for any refund.
If you wish to withdraw from the programme, you must email cepaccounts@admin.iitd.ac.in and cepdelhi@digiversity.com, stating your intent to withdraw. The refund, if applicable, will be processed within 30 working days from the date of receiving the withdrawal request.
Frequently asked questions
The Executive Programme for Chief of Staff, offered by CEP, IIT Delhi and organized by the Department of Management Studies, IIT Delhi, is a 7-month programme designed to equip professionals with strategic leadership, financial, organizational, and AI-enabled decision-making capabilities.
This Chief of Staff course is designed for aspiring Chief of Staff professionals, strategy and transformation professionals, programme and project managers, consultants, entrepreneurs, and functional leaders working closely with senior leadership.
This Chief of Staff course is designed for aspiring Chief of Staff professionals, strategy and transformation professionals, programme and project managers, consultants, entrepreneurs, and functional leaders working closely with senior leadership.
The Chief of Staff programme is a 7-month executive programme designed to help professionals build strategic leadership and organizational management capabilities.
The curriculum covers strategic management, organisational intelligence, strategy execution, financial management, AI and digital transformation, executive communication, governance, fundraising, and capstone-based learning.
Yes. Participants in this Executive Chief of Staff programme will benefit from guest sessions by industry practitioners, founders, CXOs, investors, and startup ecosystem leaders.
Yes. The programme includes integrated case studies and a capstone project to help participants apply strategic concepts to real-world business challenges.
Participants who meet the programme's certification criteria will receive a Successful Completion Certificate from IIT Delhi. Those who do not meet the completion criteria will receive a Participation Certificate, as per the programme guidelines.
Yes. The programme includes a dedicated module on AI and Digital Transformation, helping participants understand the strategic role of emerging technologies in organisational leadership and decision-making.