The first-of-its-kind 11-month programme is designed to foster an interdisciplinary approach to healthcare management and nurture professionals in managerial leadership
The Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) has partnered with Emeritus, a global leader in accessible and affordable high-quality education, to introduce a new Executive Programme in Healthcare Management. This first-of-its-kind 11-month programme is designed to foster an interdisciplinary approach to healthcare management and nurture professionals in managerial leadership.
Commencing on June 30, 2023, this high-impact programme has been meticulously designed for executives, healthcare practitioners, entrepreneurs, business owners, and consultants. The programme’s key takeaways for its participants include exposure to healthcare dynamics, resilient leadership management and organisational development to enable cultural advantage, as well as agility and collaboration skills within healthcare systems to accelerate growth. It will also help participants delve into the healthcare supply chain, value chain, financial and marketing management, advance strategic and leadership acumen, as well as apply digital, analytics and design thinking into healthcare.
With the National Skill Development Corporation estimating over 500,000 new jobs to come up annually in India’s thriving healthcare industry post-pandemic, the programme is strategically designed to empower mid to senior professionals to upskill and enhance their contemporary management skills, enabling them to elevate their critical thinking and decision-making abilities while ascending to executive leadership positions. Moreover, the programme also catalyses senior consultants and healthcare entrepreneurs to create disruptive business models and optimize for growth.
The Executive Programme in Healthcare Management has a myriad of ways to engage with its participants. Live online lectures delivered by distinguished IIM Lucknow faculty and industry experts form the core of the learning experience, along with a stimulating five-day campus immersion to provide invaluable networking opportunities and foster meaningful connections, capstone projects, case studies, debates, and peer-to-peer learning activities. Furthermore, successful completion of the program will grant participants the prestigious IIM Lucknow Executive Education Alumni Status, opening doors to a vast network of industry professionals.
Mohan Kannegal, CEO, India and APAC (Consumer) at Emeritus, said, “We are thrilled to announce the launch of the new Executive Programme in Healthcare Management in collaboration with the esteemed IIM Lucknow. The Covid-19 pandemic has underscored the critical importance of upskilling in the healthcare sector. To address this need, we have partnered with IIM Lucknow to develop an interdisciplinary approach to healthcare management and provide professionals with the necessary managerial skills. We are excited to contribute to the growth of India’s healthcare ecosystem through this transformative executive programme.”
This comprehensive programme delves into vital modules such as understanding healthcare dynamics, managing people and organisational development, agile organisational functions, healthcare leadership, and healthcare transformation. Consequently, participants will acquire essential leadership qualities, personal resilience, cross-functional skills, and effective strategic thinking abilities, empowering them to navigate the challenges and uncertainties of today’s global disruption. The programme also provides participants with a deeper understanding of healthcare dynamics, Healthcare Leadership, and frameworks that shed light on healthcare challenges in developing countries.
