IIM Lucknow, IIT Kanpur launch joint PG programme in healthcare management

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow on Monday said it has partnered with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur to launch a joint postgraduate programme in healthcare management.

By integrating management principles with advanced medical technology, this collaboration aims to address the growing need for leadership in the healthcare industry.

“We believe this joint programme will foster innovative solutions that can significantly improve healthcare management in India and globally,” said Archana Shukla, director, IIM Lucknow.


Shukla signed a memorandum of understanding with Manindra Agrawal, director of IIT Kanpur.

“The postgraduate joint degree programme 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,” Agrawal said.

The programme will partner in close conjunction with IIT Kanpur’s Centre of Excellence in Digital Health, collaborating with international institutions pivotal to India’s healthcare landscape.

The initiative seeks to foster the integration of cutting-edge technology into medical practice and produce leaders equipped to tackle the evolving challenges of healthcare management.

“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,” Agrawal said.