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Master of Business Administration from Paris School of Business with Certification from IIM Lucknow

A globally recognised MBA from a Triple Crown accredited business school, delivered online in 18 months. Experience the same curriculum, academic rigour, and quality standards as PSB's full-time MBA.

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Who Should Pursue this MBA Programme?

This MBA is built around three shifts that define a career at the senior level. If you see yourself at the cusp of this or aspire to make these shifts in your career, then this is the right programme for you.

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From Operator to Decision Maker

Move beyond execution to shape strategy. Master capital allocation, business model design, and competitive strategy to lead high-impact business decisions.

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From Local to Global Perspectives

You think and operate beyond borders. You are interested in cross-cultural leadership, geopolitical awareness and international markets.

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From Manager to Transformation Leader

You drive change, not just manage it. You are curious about digital transformation, organisational dynamics, and ESG.

The Right MBA. From the Right Institution.

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MBA from PSB, a Triple Crown Accredited B-School

Live Faculty Lectures from PSB & IIML

The Same Curriculum as the PSB Full-Time MBA

Selective Admission Process To Ensure a High-Caliber Cohort

5 Modern Specializations

Live Sessions from Industry Experts

About the Programme

18 Months

Duration

100% Live

IIM Lucknow

5 Modern

Specializations

7-Day Paris Immersion Experience: Join an international cohort of learners at the beautiful PSB campus. The immersion experience is currently offered at an additional cost.

Dual Credentials: Earn an MBA from Paris School of Business along with an Executive Certificate in Strategy, Finance, AI & Leadership from IIM Lucknow.

Five Industry-Relevant MBA Specializations: Tailor your MBA by choosing from a unique set of specializations aligned with international standards.

AI built in, not bolted on: AI runs through the curriculum - decision-making, digital strategy, innovation. You graduate equipped to lead in environments where AI is already reshaping how businesses operate.

PSB Alumni: Join a global alumni community and expand your professional network.

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Four pillars. One integrated MBA.

The PSB MBA curriculum is organised around four pillars - each addressing a distinct dimension of senior leadership.

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Strategy

Markets

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Global Strategy and Market Leadership

Competing in uncertain, interdependent markets. Geopolitical risk, international strategy, corporate strategy, pricing and competitive dynamics. 

Skills learned

Geopolitics

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Growth

Operations

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Financial Leadership and Business Growth

The commercial engine of senior leadership. Capital allocation, valuation, financial reporting, marketing strategy, and operations at scale. 

Skills learned

Finance

Growth

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Digital

Innovation

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AI, Digital and Intelligent Transformation

The forces reshaping every industry. Digital strategy, data-driven decision-making, innovation, and the integration of AI into business leadership. 

Skills learned

AI

Digital

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ESG

Leadership

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Board Leadership and Corporate Governance

Leading at the highest level. Organisational transformation, ESG, long-term value creation, and reputation management. 

Skills learned

Governance

ESG

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What Will You Build?

See the practical work that has helped our learners land roles at top companies

About IIM Lucknow (IIML)

#5

NIRF Management Ranking 2026

#75

QS Business and Management Studies 2026

One of India's Premier Management Institutes

Triple Crown Accredited (AACSB, AMBA & EQUIS)

Globally Recognised for Academic Excellence

Distinguished Faculty & Research-Led Learning

Strong Executive Education Legacy

Industry-Focused Curriculum with Practical Business Insights

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About Paris School of Business (PSB)

20,000+

Global Alumni

80+

Nationalities

Established in 1974 with a legacy of academic excellence.

Triple Crown Accredited (AACSB, AMBA & EQUIS)

Ranked 43 by Financial Times for Masters in Management Worldwide in 2025

Member of the prestigious Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE)

Part of the Galileo Global Education network of 70 institutions.

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IIM Lucknow Recognitions & Accreditations

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NIRF Ranking

Ranked #5 in the NIRF Management Rankings 2026, reaffirming IIM Lucknow's position among India's leading business schools.

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AACSB Accredited

AACSB accreditation recognizes IIM Lucknow's excellence in business education, research, faculty quality, and continuous innovation.

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AMBA Accredited

AMBA accreditation reflects IIM Lucknow's commitment to delivering world-class postgraduate management education and academic excellence.

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The Financial Times Rankings for Masters in Management 2025

IIM Lucknow continues to be ranked in FT-100, being 4th amongst the IIMs and 5th amongst all B-schools in India.

Paris School of Business: Labels and National Accolades

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PRME Membership

Supported by the United Nations, PRME helps business schools equip future leaders with skills for responsible, ethical, and sustainable management.

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Conférence des Grandes Ecoles

PSB is a member of the Conférence des Grandes Écoles, an elite network of 48 French institutions authorised to deliver the country's most prestigious Masters-level diploma.

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Ministry for Higher Education and Research

PSB holds State recognition from the French Ministry of Higher Education, awarded after an audit of teaching quality, administration, and financial stability.

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RNCP

All PSB degree-granting diplomas are RNCP-registered under France's official National Register of Professional Certifications, recognising State-approved qualifications.

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Label 4Digital

Exclusively for CGE members, this label recognizes and highlights a school’s effective use of digital technology with its students and faculty.

Phase 1: IIM Lucknow . Executive Certificate

Strategic Financial Reporting & Communication

Topics Covered:

  • Financial statement analysis for strategic decision-making
  • Performance diagnostics using KPIs, ratios and trend analysis
  • Earnings quality, cash flow integrity and red flags
  • Financial communication to boards and non-financial stakeholders
  • Connecting financial reporting to capital allocation decisions

Executive Decision-Making with Data & AI

Topics Covered:

  • Decision architectures for data-rich, time-poor environments
  • Predictive analytics and scenario modelling for strategic choices
  • AI-augmented decision-making in operations, pricing and risk
  • Dashboard design and interpretation for executive teams
  • Governance, bias and accountability in AI-driven decisions

Leading Transformations & Organizational Dynamics

Topics Covered:

  • Diagnosing resistance and designing change architectures
  • Leading transformation across functions, geographies and cultures
  • Organisational design for complexity and speed
  • Stakeholder alignment and managing competing agendas
  • Managing people through uncertainty and structural change

Phase 2: Paris School of Business . MBA

Geopolitical Risks & Strategic Decision-Making

Course 1

Topics covered

Geopolitical risk mapping and its impact on corporate strategy

Sanctions, trade policy and supply chain exposure

Strategic repositioning in response to regulatory shifts

Scenario planning for geopolitical disruption

Frameworks & Tools

PESTLE Analysis

Risk Heat Maps

Supply Chain Risk Mapping

Business Impact Analysis (BIA)

Macroeconomics and Uncertainty

Course 2

Topics covered

GDP, inflation, exchange rates and what they signal for business

Macro shocks and their transmission into corporate performance

Global value chains, reshoring and location strategy

Building investment-grade macro scenarios

Defending a strategic recommendation under uncertainty

Frameworks & Tools

Scenario Planning

Economic Indicators Dashboard

Country & Sovereign Risk Framework

Sensitivity Analysis

Capital Allocation, Valuation & Mergers

Course 3

Topics covered

DCF, multiples and advanced valuation approaches

Capital allocation under competing investment priorities

M&A strategy, target screening and deal structuring

Due diligence, integration risk and value realisation

Financing growth - equity, debt and hybrid instruments

Frameworks & Tools

Comparable Company Analysis (CCA)

Precedent Transaction Analysis

Capital Budgeting Framework

Synergy Assessment Framework

Operations, Scaling & Operating Models

Course 4

Topics covered

Operating model design for scale and resilience

Process architecture, bottleneck analysis and throughput optimisation

Global supply chain strategy and vendor risk management

Operational decision-making under cost and capacity constraints

Technology-enabled operations and automation

Frameworks & Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Theory of Constraints (TOC)

SCOR Model

Kraljic Matrix

Marketing Strategy & Growth

Course 5

Topics covered

Market sizing, segmentation and competitive positioning

Brand architecture and differentiation in crowded markets

Customer acquisition economics and lifetime value modelling

Digital, performance and content marketing frameworks

Go-to-market strategy across channels and geographies

Frameworks & Tools

TAM, SAM & SOM

STP Framework

Go-to-Market Framework

RACE Framework

Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) & CAC

Pricing Strategies and Unit Economics

Course 6

Topics covered

Pricing architecture and revenue model design

Unit economics, contribution margins and path to profitability

Value-based pricing and customer willingness to pay

Competitive pricing dynamics and market signalling

Pricing in subscription, platform and freemium businesses

Frameworks & Tools

Business Model Canvas

Contribution Margin Analysis

Revenue Management Framework

Break-even Analysis

Digital Strategy & Information Systems

Course 7

Topics covered

Digital strategy as a board-level priority

Enterprise systems architecture and data infrastructure

Platform economics and digital ecosystem strategy

Data governance, privacy and regulatory compliance

Measuring ROI on digital transformation investments

Frameworks & Tools

TOGAF Framework

Platform Business Model Canvas

Data Governance Framework

ROI & Cost-Benefit Analysis

Innovation & Strategic Renewal

Course 8

Topics covered

Corporate entrepreneurship and intrapreneurial frameworks

Innovation pipeline management and portfolio prioritisation

Design thinking applied to business model innovation

Balancing core business protection with disruptive bets

Scaling innovation from pilot to enterprise adoption

Frameworks & Tools

Design Thinking

Lean Startup

Business Model Canvas

International Strategy & Market Entry

Course 9

Topics covered

Global opportunity assessment and market prioritisation

Entry mode selection - JV, acquisition, greenfield, licensing

Navigating institutional voids and regulatory complexity

Competitive dynamics in emerging and frontier markets

Building cross-border operations and managing country risk

Frameworks & Tools

CAGE Distance Framework

Entry Mode Framework

Value Chain Analysis

Country Risk Framework

ESG, Long-Term Value & Reputation Leadership

Course 10

Topics covered

ESG integration into corporate strategy and board governance

Sustainability frameworks and responsible business models

Stakeholder capitalism and long-term value creation

Reputation risk, crisis management and corporate communications

Ethics, social responsibility and evolving regulatory expectations

Frameworks & Tools

ESG Materiality Assessment

GRI Standards

Integrated Reporting (<IR>) Framework

ESG Governance Framework

ESG Scorecard

Specializations. Choose 2

Choose from 5 career-aligned specializations to master the domain of your choice:

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Specializations

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Strategic Leadership

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Strategic Leadership

Power, Influence and Stakeholder Management

Corporate Governance and Board Leadership

AI and Technology

1 month

AI and Technology

AI for Strategic Decision-Making

Digital Transformation and Data Advantage

Finance

1 month

Finance

Business Valuation and Capital Markets

Fintech and Digital Banking

Marketing

1 month

Marketing

Reputation, Influence and Brand Strategy

Growth and Retention Marketing

Operations and Supply Chain

1 month

Operations and Supply Chain

Global Supply Chain Strategy

Supply Chain Technology, Automation and Industry 4.0

Faculty

2

IIM Lucknow Faculty

3

PSB Faculty

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Madhumita Chakraborty

Professor, Finance and Accounting

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Dr. Madhumita Chakraborty is currently a Professor at Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow in the area of Finance & Accounting. She has been working at IIM Lucknow since April 2008 and teaches courses like Financial Reporting and Analysis, Financial Management, Behavioural Finance and International Finance. Before joining IIM Lucknow, she worked as Assistant Professor at Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. She has completed her PhD from Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi. She has extensively published her research work in several national and international journals of repute.

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Arunabha Mukhopadhyay

Professor, IT and Systems

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Dr. Arunabha Mukhopadhyay is a Professor of Information Technology & Systems Area at Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow). He has obtained his Ph.D. and Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM) from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta), in the area of Management Information Systems. He was awarded the Infosys scholarship during his Ph.D.

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Earn valuable credentials and recognition

Earn an internationally recognised MBA from Paris School of Business, a Triple Crown accredited institution among the top 1% of business schools worldwide, along with an Executive Programme Certificate from IIM Lucknow, one of India's premier management institutes renowned for academic excellence and industry-focused education.

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Master of Business Administration from Paris School of Business

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Executive Programme Certificate from IIM Lucknow

7 days Paris Immersion

Experience Learning Beyond the Classroom

Attend sessions at the Paris School of Business campus, collaborate with an international cohort, and present your work alongside professionals from across the globe.

Celebrate Your Achievement in Paris

Receive your MBA at a formal degree conferral ceremony held on the PSB campus in Paris - marking your accomplishment where your academic journey was shaped.

Immerse Yourself in the Paris Experience

Beyond the classroom, experience the culture and vibrancy of Paris. From iconic landmarks to networking with peers over shared experiences, the immersion offers a truly global perspective on leadership and business.

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Course Fees

18 Months
Program Fee
INR 6,80,000*
Inclusive of taxes

Inclusions

PSB Alumni Status
IIM Executive certificate
Upgrad Career Services
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How To Apply

Eligibility

Bachelor’s degree (4 years) + 3 years of work experience or Bachelor’s degree (3 years) + 5 years of work experience. Successful completion of IIM Lucknow phase is a prerequisite to enter the PSB phase and subsequently obtain the MBA degree from PSB.  The admissions process for Paris School of Business MBA is selective.

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Application Submission

Complete your application by submitting your CV, Education Documents, Work Experience proof, SOP & PSB Application Form

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Block Your Seat

Based on PSB’s decision upon document verfication, you will receive a provisional Offer Letter with a payment link to block your seat and proceed to next steps.

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Onboarding Orientation Interview

Submit a self-recorded video interview to PSB. Upon confirmation from PSB, receive your final enrolment confirmation.

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FAQ - MBA from Paris School of Business with IIM Lucknow Certification

The MBA from Paris School of Business with IIM Lucknow Certification is an 18-month, fully online MBA designed for working professionals in India and the Middle East. The programme is delivered in two phases - Phase 1 by the Triple Crown accredited IIM Lucknow and Phase 2 by Paris School of Business (PSB), France. Graduates earn a European MBA degree from PSB - recognised for employment, further education and immigration worldwide - along with an Executive Programme certificate from IIM Lucknow. Both institutions hold Triple Crown accreditation (AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS), making this one of the best online MBA programmes available in India today. For professionals seeking an IIM Lucknow online MBA combined with a globally recognised degree, this programme offers both in a single 18-month format.

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