Offered by Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
A 10‑month live online Executive Certificate from IIM Lucknow for senior leaders (10+ years’ experience) to master strategy, digital transformation, ESG and AI-driven decision‑making, with a hands-on capstone and a mandatory 3‑day campus immersion.
Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
This 10‑month executive certificate from IIM Lucknow equips senior executives with the frameworks and tools to move from tactical execution to enterprise-level strategic leadership. The curriculum covers strategic thinking, corporate and business-unit strategy, digital transformation, innovation, ESG integration and AI-enabled decision-making, and culminates in a practical capstone project that addresses a real organisational challenge.
Learning is delivered through live, synchronous sessions via a Direct-to-Device interactive platform, supported by case studies, simulations, quizzes and assignments. The programme includes a mandatory three‑day campus immersion for deeper faculty interaction and peer networking. Successful participants receive a certificate of completion and become eligible for optional IIM Lucknow Executive Alumni status (one-time registration fee applies).
Key highlights and core differentiators that set this program apart.
IIM Lucknow credential and optional Executive Alumni status
Live online classes (Direct-to-Device) taught by IIM Lucknow faculty
Mandatory 3-day on-campus immersion for networking and deeper engagement
Capstone project with real-world strategic application
Focus on AI, digital transformation, ESG and scenario planning for CSOs
Core capabilities, strategic skills, and managerial frameworks you will acquire.
Essential delivery mode, timeline, and candidate eligibility at a glance.
Comprehensive breakdown of course modules, masterclasses, and hands-on projects.
Introduction to strategy and strategic decisions (3 hours)
Understanding economic and business landscape (9 hours)
Challenges of emerging disruptions in business environment (3 hours)
- Evaluation of external environment: general, industry and competitor (6 hours)
Developing business strategy (6 hours)
Developing corporate strategy (6 hours)
Developing international strategy (6 hours)
- Cooperative strategies: strategic alliances and joint ventures (6 hours)
Mergers, acquisitions and divestitures (6 hours)
Technology and innovation strategy (6 hours)
Shaping strategies (6 hours)
BOP strategies (3 hours)
Strategy in emerging markets (6 hours)
Corporate entrepreneurship (6 hours)
Non-market strategy (6 hours)
Startup-strategy (6 hours)
Strategy implementation (6 hours)
Corporate governance, ethics and corporate social responsibility (3 hours)
Corporate and strategic communication (9 hours)
Designing and analysing business experiments (3 hours)
Management of change and transformation (6 hours)
Design thinking for strategy and innovation (3 hours)
Format, class schedules, campus immersion details, and evaluation criteria.
Sunday · 9:30 AM – 12:45 PM · Weekly · IST, live online sessions
Experience in-person learning with guided sessions at the IIM Lucknow campus.
The campus immersion module at IIM Lucknow offers an intensive in-person learning experience over three days, with six hours of sessions each day. It provides valuable exposure to expert faculty, collaborative discussions, and practical insights through case-based learning, enhancing both knowledge and professional networking.
Eligibility criteria, work experience requirements, and admission steps.
Graduates gain official alumni recognition and lifetime networking privileges.
Key application deadlines, batch commencement dates, and intake schedules.
| Application Deadline | 1 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Program Start Date | 15 November 2026 |
| Installment 2 due (example schedule shown) | 6 January 2027 — Instalment 2 per Fees table (6th January, 2027) |
| Installment 3 due (example schedule shown) | 6 April 2027 — Instalment 3 per Fees table (6th April, 2027) |
Campus immersion is scheduled as a three‑day module at the end of the programme and is mandatory for completion; campus dates are subject to government and institute advisories and may be converted to online sessions if not confirmed.
Tuition fees, flexible installment schedules, and available financing options.
| Fee or instalment | Amount | Due date / terms | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee (During Application) | ₹15,000 | During Application | Plus GST |
| Programme Fee | ₹3,98,000 | — | Programme Fee component (plus GST) |
| Total Fee (Incl. Application Fee) | ₹4,00,500 | — | Total fee shown in table (plus GST) |
| Instalment I | ₹1,46,500 | Within 7 days of Offer Roll out | Plus GST |
| Instalment II | ₹1,59,000 | 6th January, 2027 | Plus GST |
| Instalment III | ₹80,000 | 6th April, 2027 | Plus GST |
| Alumni registration (optional) | ₹10,000 | Post completion (one-time) | Plus GST — required to receive Executive Alumni Status |
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About the primary institute
Established in 1984, the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow or IIML) is a premier public business school and an Institute of National Importance located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. As the fourth IIM to be established, IIM Lucknow has developed a strong reputation for rigorous management education, research, and industry engagement across postgraduate, doctoral and executive programs. The institute operates a 200-acre main campus in Lucknow and a 20-acre Noida campus focused on executive and specialized programs.
IIM Lucknow is recognized for academic excellence, a highly qualified faculty body, and an influential alumni network spanning industry and government. The institute holds triple-crown international accreditation—AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS—reflecting its global standards in management education. Its programs emphasise practical learning through case-method pedagogy, industry projects, international exchange, and sustained engagement with corporate partners and policy stakeholders.