S. Vishnu Sharma
IIM Lucknow and IIT Kanpur singed an MoU to launch a joint postgraduate program in Healthcare Management.
This collaboration aims to address the growing need for leadership in the healthcare industry by integrating management principles with advanced medical technology.
MoU
The agreement was signed by Prof. Archana Shukla, Director, IIM Lucknow, and Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director, IIT Kanpur, in the presence of senior faculty members.
Notable attendees from IIM Lucknow included Prof. Kshitij Awasthi, Associate Professor
Strategic Management and Prof. Girish Balasubramanian, Assistant Professor, Human Resource Management.
IIT Kanpur was represented by Prof. Jayandharan G. Rao, Associate Dean of Research & Development, and Prof. Sandeep Verma, Head of the Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Technology.
Director of IIM Lucknow
Prof. Archana Shukla, Director, IIM Lucknow, said they are thrilled to partner with IIT Kanpur to bring forth a program that combines the strengths of management and technology in addressing the complex challenges of the healthcare sector.
We believe this joint program will foster innovative solutions that can significantly improve healthcare management in India and globally, said IIM Lucknow director.
Professionals
The Postgraduate Program in Healthcare Management will serve professionals from various fields, including healthcare workers and doctors in public hospitals, say sources from IIM Lucknow.
The course is designed to blend expertise in medical technology with business administration, empowering participants to spearhead advancements in healthcare delivery and innovation, say sources from IIM Lucknow.
Director of IIT Kanpur
Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director, IIT Kanpur, said the collaboration with IIM Lucknow signifies an important step in our mission at IIT Kanpur to reshape the future of healthcare education.
The postgraduate joint degree program in Healthcare Management is a key component of our Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Technology initiative, which seeks to enhance the integration of medical technology and innovation into our curriculum, he said.
By leveraging the strengths of both institutions, we are positioning our graduates to address the pressing challenges of healthcare with a holistic and forward-looking approach, he said.
Collaboration
The joint program will collaborate closely with IIT Kanpur’s Centre of Excellence in Digital Health, working with international institutions critical to India’s healthcare landscape.
The initiative seeks to produce leaders equipped to tackle the evolving challenges of healthcare management and foster the integration of cutting-edge technology into medical practice.
Education
IIM Lucknow anticipates that this partnership will significantly enhance healthcare management education and research, helping to cultivate professionals capable of contributing to a stronger, more innovative healthcare system in India.
About IIM Lucknow
Indian Institute of Management Lucknow, established in 1984, is the fourth in the prestigious IIM family of management schools to be established in India after IIM Calcutta, IIM Ahmedabad, and IIM Bangalore.
In 2005, IIM Lucknow expanded its area of influence in the realm of management education by becoming the first IIM to set up a satellite campus exclusively for Executive Education at NOIDA in Delhi NCR region.
IIM Lucknow is accredited by AACSB and AMBA while its EQUIS Accreditation is ongoing. The institute features in the prestigious FT -100 Top Global Business schools for both the 2-year Flagship PGP program and One-year IPMX Program.
It is also consistently ranked amongst top business schools in the NIRF Rankings. IIML was the first IIM to start a 2-year full time MBA program in Sustainable Management 10 years back. It also has a long-standing full-time MBA program in Agri Business Management.
Throughout its last 40 years’ journey IIML has touched millions of lives through its academic programs, executive education programs, research, and consulting.
The centers for excellence at IIM Lucknow including the Centre for Public Policy, Centre for Food and Agribusiness Management, Centre for Business Sustainability, Centre for Marketing in Emerging Economies, to name a few.
They regularly carry out evidence-based research and interventions in public policy and management practice. Faculty of IIML also feature in top 2% of global scientists for research output and impact.
The alumni of IIML now occupy top positions in the world of business, public policy and in several other fields.
Situated in a city known for its cultural heritage, the campus is spread over more than 190 acres of beautifully landscaped area.
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With its foundation in the city of “Tehzeeb”, IIM Lucknow inculcates human values and professional ethics in the students to help them make a positive impact not just on the nation but on a global platform. IIM Lucknow has an ideal setup conducive to learning, accessibility and excellence.
