Leap Ahead MBA IIM Lucknow Two Year Program for Executives

Leap Ahead MBA IIM Lucknow Two Year Program for Executives

Last Updated Oct - 29 - 2025, 06:01 PM | Source : Fela News | Visitors : 4

A flexible MBA designed for working professionals at IIM Lucknow to upscale leadership while on the job.

For many mid-career professionals the big question becomes: stay the course in a familiar role, or make the leap into something broader and more strategic. At Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow), the two-year programme dubbed the Post Graduate Programme in Management for Working Executives (PGPWE) is built precisely for that moment of transition

What makes this offering stand out is its structure: the course runs over alternate weekends, so working professionals don’t have to hit pause on their careers. The curriculum covers core management areas finance, marketing, strategy but also emphasises leadership, application, and global perspective. 

For someone who has been executing tasks say managing campaigns or financial models the programme is a bridge into advising senior leadership, handling cross-border decisions, managing brand strategy or leading operations. The article highlights how participants shift mindset: from the nuts and bolts of tasks to broader strategic thinking. 

Eligibility and logistics are worth noting: applicants must have a bachelor’s degree, usually a minimum of three years’ work experience, and join via exam or test process. The fee is substantial (around 11 lakh for recent cohorts). 

The peer group becomes a rich tapestry of experienced professionals from diverse fields. That diversity is the strength learning alongside others grappling with similar challenges builds the network and enriches learning. 

But the fit matters. If your aim is a complete career switch (say from non-business background into a completely new function) you may need to assess if this format gives enough pivot-space. Some discussions online emphasise that while such programmes are great for upskilling and moving laterally or upward, they may not replace a full-time MBA if you want a radical shift. 

In short: If you’re committed to staying in your job, want to step into leadership roles, and can carve out weekends for study this programme offers credibility (IIM brand), solid content, and a network of peers. It asks you to invest time, money and energy: but the return may be the leap you’ve been waiting to make.
 

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