IIM Lucknow invites applications for executive programme in Strategic HR

NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow has invited applications for its executive programme in Strategic HR. The programme has been developed in association with WileyNXT, an online executive education programme partner from Wiley, and the first batch will begin from April 16, 2022. The last date to apply is March 30.

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IIM Lucknow’s Strategic HR programme is designed for aspiring human resource executives who are passionate about building tech-savvy future organizations. It is a six-month experiential learning programme that provides certification courses for HR professionals on integrating data and technology into the human resource function and helps businesses deliver impactful results to customers, organizations, employees and partners.

The programme’s curriculum includes practical and applied learning. Learners will get an opportunity to transfer acquired knowledge into practical application via means of case studies, projects and discussions.

The curriculum consists of 160+ learning hours along with 6 masterclasses by top CXOs and business leaders. It also entails insightful and engaging sessions from the leading faculty of IIM Lucknow and industry leaders.

Eligibility Criteria

• Graduates in any discipline with 50% or equivalent score in the highest qualification
• At least 5 years of work experience in business or human resource roles (recommended)
• An education specialization in Human Resources (not mandatory).
• Knowledge of programming and statistics (not mandatory).

Commenting on the programme, Professor Girsh Balasubramanian, Assistant Professor, Human Resource Management, IIM Lucknow said, “...The HR domain is becoming a lot more agile and owing to the new skills demanded of the function, it is imperative to create professionals who are equipped and skilled enough to help enterprises adopt and deploy disruptive technologies across the system.”

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Ritesh Kumar, Country head Wiley India said, “We are glad to be extending our partnership with IIM Lucknow across one more program. At WileyNXT, we are known for our quality university services and dedicated support. Continuing on our mission of helping professionals find new ways to achieve, get certified, and advance their careers, we are geared towards providing our services to a whole new batch of learners.”