LUCKNOW: Indian Institute of Management Lucknow has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur to launch a joint postgraduate program in Healthcare Management. This
collaboration aims to address the growing need for leadership in the healthcare industry by integrating management principles with advanced medical technology.
The agreement was signed by Prof. Archana Shukla, Director, IIM Lucknow, and Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director, IIT Kanpur, in the presence of senior faculty members. Notable attendees from IIM Lucknow included Prof. Kshitij Awasthi, Associate Professor Strategic Management, and Prof. Girish Balasubramanian, Assistant Professor, Human Resource Management, while IIT Kanpur was represented by Prof. Jayandharan G. Rao, Associate Dean of Research & Development, and Prof. Sandeep Verma, Head of the Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Technology.
Speaking during the event, Prof. Archana Shukla, Director, IIM Lucknow, said, “We are thrilled to partner with IIT Kanpur to bring forth a program that combines the strengths of management and technology in addressing the complex challenges of the healthcare sector. We believe this joint program will foster innovative solutions that
can significantly improve healthcare management in India and globally.”
The Postgraduate Program in Healthcare Management will serve professionals from various fields, including healthcare workers and doctors in public hospitals. The course is designed to blend expertise in medical technology with business administration, empowering participants to spearhead advancements in healthcare delivery and
innovation.
Upon signing the MoU, Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director, IIT Kanpur, said, “The collaboration with IIM Lucknow signifies an important step in our mission at IIT Kanpur to reshape the future of healthcare education. The postgraduate joint degree program in Healthcare Management 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. 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.”
The joint program will collaborate closely with IIT Kanpur’s Centre of Excellence in Digital Health, working with international institutions critical to India’s healthcare landscape. The initiative seeks to produce leaders equipped to tackle the evolving challenges of healthcare management and foster the integration of cutting-edge
technology into medical practice.
IIM Lucknow anticipates that this partnership will significantly enhance healthcare management education and research, helping to cultivate professionals capable of contributing to a stronger, more innovative healthcare system in India.
