After serving in the Indian Air Force for over 20 years, I decided to transition to the Corporate world. An MBA was extremely essential to help smoothen the transition and provide me with the much-needed arsenal. IIM Lucknow's 1 Year MBA (IPMX) was an ideal programme at this juncture thanks to the 1 Year format, a campus in NCR ensuring a great connect with the industry, an international immersion in a renowned Business School abroad and most importantly education imparted by some of the finest professors in the Country. The 1 Year at IIM Lucknow was an experience par excellence. Not only was the in-class learning of extremely high standards, but the out of class interaction with an amazing cohort of over 100 professionals from extremely diverse backgrounds provided extremely valuable insights. While my years in the IAF and the learnings therein play an important role even today in my Corporate Career, I must admit that brand IIM Lucknow and brand IPMX are something that have provided me an edge which I am sure is going to continue to benefit me in the years to come.

- Jitinder Singh Sekhon, Accenture, IPMX 2019 – 2020

For me IPMX was once in a lifetime experience, one that helped me explore and learn various facets of professional and personal life which were previously unknown to me. I came in with my own understanding of Analytics as a profession and came out with a broader perspective of where I stand in the vast Corporate ecosystem. In this journey, I was lucky enough to have interacted and gained access to a world class faculty and a very knowledgeable network of Batchmates & Alumni. The program gave me a relatively rare opportunity to switch my domain and try out a new role that would have been unthinkable to me previously. The fact that I am ready to undergo this program all over again, only exemplifies my love for IPMX, and the high regard it carries in the Industry.

- Shivang Sharma, Commercial Banking, HSBC, IPMX 2018 – 2019

Having spent more than 7 years in the technology services industry, I had seen how technology is emerging as a key differentiator and source of competitive advantage for businesses. Already, the use of Big Data and Analytics, Digital Marketing, and Cloud Computing was creating strong impact across industries. This is the main reason why I wanted to move away from implementing technology systems to advising on the strategic implementation of new technology to create a long term business impact. However, to do this, I needed a deeper understanding of business functions to which technology is ultimately applied, more knowledge on emerging techno-business paradigms, and stronger leadership skills. This is exactly where IPMX at IIML played a crucial role. At IPMX, the core courses focused on decision-making through Micro, and Macro Economics, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, and Quant for Business helped me gain knowledge across business functions. Next, the electives such as Management Science in Practice, Business Analytics and Applied Econometrics equipped me with specific skills to succeed in a technology consulting- Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence- role. At IPMX, learning went well beyond class room. I can't ignore the importance of the CIS – Course of Independent Study – in my work life. The topic suggested by the Prof was "Effects of Monetary policy on equity Market", and it was thoroughly focused on Applied Econometrics & advanced analytics. The study not only helped me to get my hands dirty, but also equipped me with so many priceless skills in the domain of Advanced Analytics. More than anything else, I got some friends for life, and some really knowledgeable professors as mentors for Lifetime.

- Sagar Samrat Das, eClerx, IPMX 2018 – 19

With a decade of professional work experience, I quickly realized that to make sense of business, I needed a Master's degree and IIM's were the natural choice. After much due diligence, I opted for IPMX, the full time one-year MBA program from IIM Lucknow. A tier 1 college, IIM Lucknow's differentiating factors are its wide alumni base, excellent industry connects, and its top-notch faculty from the Operations, Finance, Strategy, Behavioral, and Marketing domain. The much relevant pedagogy of IPMX gave me the required skillsets to make myself relevant and ready for the next phase in my professional career. IPMX is a definite enabler that really gears oneself for the next level of responsibilities in the corporate world.To summarize, the decision to take a career break and spend one full year at IIM Lucknow pursuing the IPMX program was the best one I have made and would highly recommend aspirational and passionate leaders of tomorrow to go for it.

- Rijit Roy, Accenture Advanced Technology India, IPMX 2017 – 18

After acquiring professional experience in IT and entry level management, I knew I needed a platform to hone my management skills and business acumen, and IPMX program provided me just that. The program is known not just for its academic rigor and case study based curricula, but also for the exposure it provides through a wide range of real business problems and holistic personal development that comes with learning from diverse group of intellects. Regular interactions with industry experts and industry visits helps one reset their perceptions and build perspectives. Change is the only constant in life, and I would attribute this program to the transformational change I was able to bring in myself.

- Anusar Gupta, Amazon, IPMX 2016 – 17

IPMX was a great enriching experience for me. The learnings I got from the esteemed professors are extremely valuable and gave me tremendous inspiration and insight. It gave me an opportunity to contemplate my own capabilities and provided a platform to hone my skills for future challenges. The programme and its well-defined curriculum helped me build perspective and a holistic approach towards management, and understand factors which drive business in the global environment. The diverse batch and the fabulous ways of pedagogy made my journey at IIML memorable."-

- Devyani Bansal, Jubilant Food Works Limited, IPMX: 2015 – 16

I joined IPMX after more than 6 years of work experience. Unlike my previous learning experiences in school and graduation, IPMX was more focused on experiential learning. Its case study based learning, periodic quizzes, project activities, international module, experienced professors, guest lectures by industry stalwarts makes the course more interesting & challenging. In a nut shell, the learnings in IPMX have provided me with a structured problem solving approach which has helped me in every situation in my professional life. With IPMX's inter disciplinary learnings, I was able to make a successful career in Analytics consulting.

- Nimish Gupta, Kantar (Analytics Practice), IPMX 2014 – 15

The International Programme in Management for Executives (IPMX) at IIM Lucknow is a uniquely designed management programme for mid-level managers in the industry. It helps one to graduate from a mid-management role to a leadership role. The perfect blend of classroom courses, international immersion programmes, leadership talk series, and interaction with the industry experts helps one to understand the intricate concepts of finance, strategy, operations, marketing, human resource management, and international business. The batch is uniquely designed to have students from various industry sectors which itself provides a platform for cross learning. The programme is designed and delivered appropriately by the highly committed and outstanding faculty members of IIM Lucknow through classroom lectures, case study analysis, workshops, and assignments. All these would eventually augment the way we used to manage our work and business, and help us to understand the bigger picture. My experience has been further enriched by the awesome life we had in the sprawling campus of IIM Lucknow with a strong cultural diversity and inclusion.

- Saunak Saha, Ernst & Young, IPMX 2014 – 15

IPMX course stands out in my professional life as a huge inflection point.As a career bureaucrat, I was aspiring to learn about how businesses are run.I had the opportunity to interact with highly knowledgeable and experienced peers.The exposure to Managerial and Financial fundamentals enhanced my critical thinking abilities.The guidance from the World Class faculty was inspirational.I wish the incoming class of students the very best.

- Manish Rai, Manipal Hospitals, IPMX 2011 – 12

One word that encapsulate my entire IPMX experience is 'Exposure'. First, there is thorough exposure towards learning alternate management functions that can supplement or enhance your prior expertise. Second, with my batch size of 67 and average intake work-ex of 8 years, I got exposed to 536-years' worth of cross-industry insights. Further, mentoring by highly competent faculty from both Lucknow and Noida campuses, gave me the best of both worlds. Finally, the global exposure during the international module was instrumental to my grooming. After working for 10 years in bootstrapped startups, I needed a Launchpad… and I got one!

- Atul Prashar, Ericsson Global Learning Services, IPMX 2011 – 12

IPMX is a transformative journey, both personally and professionally. This course gives you the opportunity to learn not only from world-class faculty but also from other students from different walks of life having humongous experience. The curriculum and pedagogy are meticulously designed for experienced professionals to reshape the way they approach business problems and make them effective decision makers. The great professionals you meet here remain connected with you as friends and mentors for the lifetime. It also gives you the opportunity to be a part of a strong and growing alumni network. Overall, IPMX is the right mix of fun and learning, it prepares you to be a better leader and steer your career in the desired direction.

- Himanshu Bhangre, KPMG, IPMX 2010 – 11

The IPMX program was an important milestone in my life. The intensity of the program, the breadth of coursework, and brilliance of the cohort prepared me to transition into a new domain and handle a variety of complex problems with ease. The IPMX program is a priceless investment one can make to prepare oneself for today's volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environment.

- Sridhar Turaga, Incedo Inc., IPMX 2008 – 09