8 Best Long-term Executive Leadership Programs for Indian Women

By: Priyanka Vyas, Content Writer

1. Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) Tanmatra Programme

Tanmatra: Women in Leadership Programme is an executive leadership program for successful women executives who wish to pursue their abilities of strategic thinking, executive presence, and organizational impact. The 10th edition of the programme by IIM Bangalore is an integrated approach of self-discovery, strategic learning, peer interactions, and projects to prepare leaders for the next level. The program content has a core focus on personal leadership, functional leadership, and strategic leadership with emphasis on self-awareness, cross-functional leadership, decision-making, governance, negotiations, and enterprise leadership.

Best Suited for: High-potential, mid-to-senior level women leaders (15+ years of professional work experience)

Course Duration: 6 months

Learning Format: Hybrid/blended with on-campus residential classroom phases

Course Fee: ₹5,25,000 plus GST

2. BML Munjal University, Women in Leadership Flagship Programme (WIL)

The Women in Leadership (WIL) program of BML Munjal University empowers mid- and senior-level women professionals to assume additional leadership roles through an executive education experience. The combination of leadership coaching, experiential projects and business learning enables women professionals to enhance their executive presence and learn emerging leadership skills while building valuable professional networking system.

Best Suited for: Mid-career professionals, entrepreneurs, and senior women leaders

Course Duration: 9 months

Learning Format: Hybrid format with online sessions, executive coaching, and offline immersions

Course Fee: Not confirmed

3. IIM Lucknow Empower: Leadership Programme for Women Professionals

The Leadership Programme for Women Professionals by IIM Lucknow is an executive development programme that helps women professionals at mid-management and senior level positions embark on their leadership journey with impact. The program curriculum is carefully crafted to include strategic leadership, financial acumen, digital transformation, executive presence, negotiation, and people leadership, collectively preparing participants for leadership positions in the organizations. The program offers live learning online, collaboration with peers, and immersion in the campus experience.

Best Suited for: Women professionals aspiring to senior leadership and C-suite roles

Course Duration: 10 months

Learning Format: Live online sessions with peer learning and a 3-day campus immersion

Course Fee: ₹ 3,02,500 plus GST

4. BITSoM's Leadership Programme for Women Executives

The ASCEND Leadership Programme for Women Executives by BITSoM is an executive education course featuring 50 live three-hour online sessions, two campus visits, and an outbound workshop. It targets mid-level women professionals transitioning into senior leadership roles. The curriculum integrates lectures, case studies, and role-plays focused on strategic leadership, executive presence, and emerging tech. It also provides personalized coaching and mentorship.

Best Suited for: Women executives seeking enterprise leadership and strategic influence

Course Duration: 11 months

Learning Format: Live online sessions, campus immersions, and an outbound leadership workshop

Course Fee: ₹4,00,000 plus GST.