Leading Strategic Innovation – Programme Overview
The Advanced Management Programme (AMP) of Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI) is a world-class learning experience that is designed to accelerate the career growth trajectory of the participants aspiring for top management positions. More than 900 top executives from prominent public and private sector organisations have benefitted from the programme till date.
The programme offers a unique opportunity to reflect on the significant developments in the external business environment and their implications in the formulation of strategy. The programme is designed to provide comprehensive coverage of the process of strategic change in an increasingly complex business environment. The functional strategies in Operations, HR, Finance and Marketing, will be relevant in the changing business environment, and are deliberated through innovative methodologies by academicians and industry experts.
AMP participants experience global management practices and business strategies for driving growth by working together in groups on thought provoking case studies, guided by faculty who are among the best in the world.
Impact
- Enhance competencies to track developments in the global business environment and understand the implications for business
- Sharpen skills to steer organisations by leveraging leadership capabilities
- Develop strategies to achieve global leadership through organisational excellence and value creation
Participant Profile
ASCI’s AMP cohort is a selected group of senior officials drawn from the top management teams of Public & Private sector companies, and Government departments with cross-functional responsibilities, likely to assume board level positions.
Modules & Themes
- Global Business Environment – Global and Domestic Economic Environment, Geo-political Risk, International Trade, Policy Analysis, Innovations, Global Trade, Cross-cultural Leadership
- Strategic Innovation – JVs and Collaborations, Environmental Regulations, Governance Challenges, CSR, Competitive Marketing, Technology Frontiers
- Operational Excellence – Cost Leadership, Project Management, Supply Chain, Process & Quality Excellence
- Leveraging Leadership Competencies – Ethics & Values, High-Performance Teams, Global HR Practices, Talent Pool, Change Management, Innovation Pipelines
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) – AI & Leadership, Challenges, Benefits, Strategies for AI-Driven Leadership
International Component
The Indian component is complemented with a 4-day programme at SDA Bocconi School of Management, Milan. This aims at broadening perspectives on the critical trends in the European business environment. Participants will also have experiential learning through company visits across Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan, Zurich, Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels.
Alumni Speak
“It was indeed a privilege to attend the AMP of ASCI focused on Leadership, Change Management and Innovation… It has certainly given me a critical perspective of management practices and the need to evolve and adapt to changing times.” – Smt. D Padma, ED, IOCL
“The AMP is very useful in gaining knowledge in evolving higher management objectives, strategy, decision making, inclusiveness, CSR, digital transformation, and sustainability…” – Shri GSSV Suresh, GM, NMDC Ltd
Key Information
- At ASCI, Hyderabad: September 01–12, 2025
- Study Tour: October 04–18, 2025
- Course Fee: Rs. 7,50,000/- plus applicable Taxes (subject to airfare changes)
Fee includes boarding/lodging at ASCI, airfare (group booking), visa fees, and official visit logistics. Stay expenses abroad (per diem, sight-seeing, out-of-pocket) will be borne by participants directly.
Last Date for Receipt of Nomination Form: August 25, 2025
Last Date for Withdrawal: August 28, 2025
Note: All participants must travel together as a group. Passport validity required till December 2025.
