IIM Lucknow provides an excellent program in sustainability management (PGP-SM), which is a two-year full-time residential program. It is held in the Noida campus of IIM Lucknow.
The points below give a brief overview of the course and its main objectives.
These are the key highlights of the program of sustainability management in IIM Lucknow. Further details regarding the cut-off, fee structure, process of admission, and placement statistics are given on the institute’s website.
IIM Lucknow is one of the older IIMs and therefore has a stronger alumni base. IIMs mostly specialize in Core Management and Investment Banking. So before you consider taking Sustainable Management look up at the figures and campus records.
Sustainable Management is only beneficial if at the end of the program you have formed professional colleagues or have come up with a business idea.
Currently, Sustainable Development lacks the demand and credibility enjoyed by other domains. So it’s a risky choice and should be considered only if you are serious about it or don’t have any other options.
The Sustainability Management program is an excellent domain with the capability to gain fame quickly. Although it has been launched several years before it is only now that corporations are finally giving it the attention it deserves. In fact, some companies across the spectrum of industries are establishing formal teams to solve this issue.
The level of expertise in this domain is relatively lacking all across - policy making, policy implementation, regulation, etc. This can be seen as an opportunity as it has led to an increased demand for professionals with a formal background in Sustainability Management.
The curriculum includes the foundation management courses along with complex topics like
So in the current scenario, the Sustainability Management program offers ample opportunities to aspiring managers.
The PGPSM course of IIM Lucknow is fairly new, and has a small batch size. The placements for this course are good enough, and the average package is comparable to the flagship PGP course of IIML.
It is quite easy for a college of this stature to get such a small batch of students placed. But PGPSM is conducted from the Noida campus, so the students lose out on the facilities and opportunities available at the main Lucknow campus.
But this course is recommended for those who want to build a career in Sustainable Management.