Bengaluru: IIM Calcutta and TalentSprint have collaborated to launch a new programme ‘AI for Leaders’ as AI (artificial intelligence) continues to transform several industries across the globe.
This programme will be led by Saravana Jaikumar, Associate Professor, Marketing Group, IIM Calcutta and Debashis Saha, Professor, Management Information Systems Group, IIM Calcutta, the institute said in a press release.
Designed for current and aspiring leaders, the AI for Leaders programme equips participants with the knowledge and skills to harness AI as a powerful strategic tool.
By focusing on AI’s potential to drive business enablement, growth, and transformation, the programme prepares leaders to navigate the complexities of the AI-driven landscape and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
In the early days of digital banking’s emergence, IIM Calcutta and TalentSprint introduced a pioneering Fintech and Financial Blockchain programme. This initiative empowered professionals to adeptly navigate the technological revolution in banking and finance, laying the groundwork for a series of transformative programs that continue to redefine management education for working professionals.
Recognizing the escalating demand for executives capable of leading in today’s complex business environment, they launched the Executive Program in General Management (EPGM) and the Executive Post-Graduate Program in Global Business Management (EPGBM), combining IIM Calcutta’s academic excellence with TalentSprint’s expertise in delivering high-impact online education, the release said.
Commenting on the new launch, Saibal Chattopadhyay, Director of IIM Calcutta, said, “Our partnership with TalentSprint has been a game-changer since the launch of the fintech program. It has enabled us to expand our reach, cater to a diverse range of professionals, and foster a community of experts who are not just leaders, but visionaries. Together, we are shaping the future of executive education.”
Santanu Paul, Founding CEO & MD of TalentSprint, said, “Our mission is to equip professionals with the contemporary skills required to thrive and succeed in the digital age. Partnering with IIM Calcutta, a global leader in management education, has been instrumental in achieving this goal. Our programmes are a testament to the power of combining academic rigor with real-world relevance, resonating our core focus on bringing forth management and leadership programs for a disrupted world.”