The Working Managers' Programme
At its NOIDA campus, IIM Lucknow offers a two-year Post-Graduate Programme in Management for Working Executives (PGP-WE),
previously known as Working Managers' Programme (WMP). The PGP-WE is a uniquely designed programme for working
executives, entrepreneurs and professionals, who desire to enhance their managerial knowledge and skills through formal
management education while continuing to work full time in their ongoing professions/businesses.
The programme is structured to meet the learning needs and methodologies in such a way that one can continue to work and engage in formal education simultaneously. The programme maintains the high standards and rigor as in all postgraduate programmes in management at IIM Lucknow. It aims at developing strong conceptual fundamentals and skills required to manage businesses of the future. The PGP-WE helps to inculcate leadership amongst participants, and foster the development of change agents to take top roles in the global business arena.
After the inception of PGP-WE in 2005, eleven batches are graduated. PGP-WE alumni today are serving with distinction in senior business positions across the globe and playing the influential roles in their organizations.
The specific objectives of the programme are to enable the executives to:
Comprehend the meaning of socio-economic, technological and ecological environment of modern societies and their characteristic values;
Acquire the prevailing state-of-art knowledge and skills in the functional areas of management;
Develop analytical and innovative foresight to gauge change holistically, and to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of business systems;
Value societal well-being and the responsibility of corporate citizens.
Live Projects
Case Study Methodology
International Exposure through Student Exchange Programme
World Class Research Facility
Batch Diversity
Close Knit Community
Developing Ethical and Responsible Leaders
Veteran Faculty
Sustainability and Innovation
PGP-WE is a two-year programme; the first year consists of four terms and the second year consists of three terms. Students come to IIM Lucknow, NOIDA Campus on Friday afternoon and go back on Sunday afternoon, every alternative weekend. Each term, leaving Term-5, has 7 visits distributed over 3 months' period, approximately; Term-5 has 5 campus visits on alternate weekends and a two-week International Module. For PGP-WE: 2019 – 21, the classes will commence from the first week of April 2019. The details of the courses covered are given below:
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Term-1 (3.75) |
Term-2 (3. 75) |
Term-3 (4.00) |
Term-4 (4.00) |
| Financial Reporting and Analysis (1.00) |
Quantitative Analysis for Management-I (1.00) |
Quantitative Analysis for Management-II (1.00) |
Financial Management (1.00) |
| Behaviour in Organizations (0.75) |
Marketing Management-I (1.00) | Management Accounting (1.00) |
Management Information Systems (1.00) |
| Operations Management-I (1.00) |
Designing Work Organization (0.75) |
Human Resource Management (1.00) |
Marketing Management-II (1.00) |
| Managerial Economics (1.00) |
Macro-Economic Environment (1.00) |
Strategic Management- I (0.50) |
Leadership (0.50) |
| Communication for Management (0.50) |
Operations Management-II (0.50) |
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| Second Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Term-5 (3.50) |
Term-6 (4.00) |
Term-7 (5.00) |
| International Business Environment (0.50) |
Elective -1 (1.00) |
Elective -1 (1.00) |
| Quantitative Analysis for Management Ill (0.50) |
Elective -2 (1.00) |
Elective -2 (1.00) |
| Strategic Management- II (1.00) |
Elective -3 (1.00) |
Elective -3 (1.00) |
| Legal Aspects in Management (0.50) |
Elective -4 (1.0) |
Dissertation (2.0) |
| International Module (1.00) |
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In parenthesis, course credits are mentioned. 1 credit is equivalent to 30 hours of classroom contact hours.
Total Credit = 28.00 (Core = 18.00, Elective = 7.00, Dissertation =2.00 and International Module = 1.00)
A wide basket of elective courses from all functional areas are offered in order to meet specific career goals of the students. The functional areas are:
- Decision Sciences
- Finance and Accounting
- Business Environment (Economics)
- Marketing Management
- Organizational Behavior and Human Resources
- Operations Management
- Information Technology and Systems
- Strategy Management
- Communication
- General Management
International Module
A two-week immersive experience at one of the leading business schools in Europe adds to the content of the program. The International Module is designed to enhance cross-cultural experience and broaden the understanding of global management challenges, where a deeper insight is obtained about business procedures in overseas markets. The International Module comprises academic courses, workshops, industry visits and interactions with industry leaders.
Time to Complete the Programme
In the normal course, the program is completed in two years. However, students who fail to meet the prescribed minimum attendance or academic standards due to extenuating circumstances may be allowed two more continuous years if the PGP-WE Committee recommends so, and can complete the Programme in a total of four years (maximum overall duration).
Student Advisory Services and Corporate Interface Events
The Student Advisory Services helps prepare candidates meet career goals and aspirations. The advisors would guide students on the choice of electives, events, and networking opportunities. Such assistance will help participants to springboard their careers and add substantial value to the organizations where they work.
Academic Calendar
The calendar of WMP: 2019 – 21 will be updated soon.
- Executives with Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or an equivalent academic pursuit (i.e., 10+2+3), with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA;
- Score on any one of the following test
- GMAT score for test taken during January 16, 2014 – January 15, 2019;
- CAT / XAT / GATE score for the test taken in year 2017 onward;
- PGP-WE Entrance Exam scheduled during last week of January 2019 at IIML Noida Campus;
- A minimum of 3 years of full-time post-qualification (after graduation) managerial/ professional experience as on March 31, 2019; (Experience Certificate or Pay Slips would be required as proof)
(The Programme is open to executives of all nationalities. There is no fee for applying to the programme.)
- Candidate sends duly filled Application Form along with copies of documents in
support of the attainments mentioned in Eligibility Criteria.
(Candidate may apply online or download the Application Form ; - Candidates who apply for PGP-WE Entrance Exam are informed about the exam details.
- Based on the scores in GMAT/ CAT/ XAT/ GATE/ PGP-WE Entrance Exam, candidates are shortlisted for Writing Ability Test and Personal Interview;
- After Writing Ability Test & Personal Interview are done, final score is calculated using following components:
Test Score: 30% Academic and Professional Profile: 30% Writing Ability Test: 10% Personal Interview: 30% - Offer of admission is given based on the final score.
The important dates for admission related activities are given below:
| Activity | Date |
| Announcement of the Program | October 15, 2018 |
| Last date of submission of completed application | January 15, 2019 |
| PGP-WE Entrance Exam | 4th Week of January, 2019 |
| Announcement of Shortlisted Candidates | 4th Week of January, 2019 |
| Writing Ability Tests and Personal Interviews | 1st Week of February, 2019 – 2nd Week of February, 2019 |
| Announcement of Selected Candidates | 3rd Week of February, 2019 |
| Acceptance and Submission of First Installment of Fees | 2nd Week of March, 2019 |
| Induction and commencement of Program | 1st Week of April, 2019 |
Complete PGP-WE 2019-21 Application Form must reach us by January 15.
Apply only through one medium either offline or online mode. If you apply offline, then online form will not be considered.
Click here to download PGP-WE 2019-21 Application Form.
Completed Application Form must be submitted by January 15, 2019.
Apply only through one medium either offline or online mode. If you apply offline, then online form will not be considered.
Click here to apply online.
Q. What documents need to be submitted along with the Application Form?
A. The documents that need to be submitted along with the Application Form are:
- A recent passport-sized photograph
- A copy of the candidate’s GMAT/CAT/XAT/GATE score card (if you are applying through PGP-WE Entrance Exam, you need not to submit any score card)
- Copies of Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC), Bachelor’s Degree Mark Sheet/Transcript
- Experience certificates(s) from the candidate’s previous/current employer(s) (specific dates of joining and leaving the organization(s) need to be mentioned) OR Pay slips (First and Last) (Date of joining should be indicated)
- SC/ST/NC-OBC Certificate, if applicable
- Certificate of disability, if applicable
Q. Is there an upper age limit for applying to the program?
A. No, there is no upper age limit for applying to the program.
Q. What is the minimum acceptable GMAT score?
A. We do not specify a minimum GMAT score. The GMAT score is one of the criteria for evaluating a candidate.
Some other criteria of evaluation include personal interview, professional experience, and leadership role, among many others.
Q. Should I submit my GMAT score card with the Application Form?
A. You need to submit the GMAT score card along with the Application Form. You should also inform GMAC. The
code for IIM Lucknow is J39-VT-55.
Q. When will I know if I have been finally selected for PGP-WE 2019 - 21?
A. In case you have been selected we will inform you by email by the 3rd week of February 2019.
Q. In case I receive an admissions offer, and I am unable to join the Program, is the admission offer open to me
for the next batch?
A. No. You will have to re-apply.
Q. Candidates from what kinds of organizations join the PGP-WE?
A. PGP-WE students represent a diverse group of participants. Successful candidates include those who have
worked in the private sector, public sector, government departments, and NGOs (among others), and represent various professions
including medicine, architecture, engineering, defence, civil service and entrepreneurship. Past and current students have academic
training in various disciplines including science, commerce and the humanities
Q. Are there any seats reserved for company sponsored candidates?
A. We encourage sponsored candidates. Though, we do not have any reserved seats for such candidates.
Q. What are the selection process?
A. The selection process and eligibility criteria are mentioned under ADMISSION tab on
PGP-WE page of IIM Lucknow website.
Q. If shortlisted, would I have to come to IIML NOIDA Campus for the interview?
A. Yes.
Q. What degree/diploma is offered on the completion of the programme?
A. A Post Graduate Diploma in Management for Working Executives is offered on the
completion of the programme.
Q. What specialization does the PG-WE offer?
A. PGP-WE has a general management focus. However, you have a choice of elective courses from which you
could develop deeper understanding of various academic areas.
Q. What is the International Module?
A. A two-week foreign module at one of our partner business schools in Europe/ East Asia adds to the content of
the program. The International Module is designed to enhance cross-cultural experience and broaden understanding of global
management challenges. The international component comprises academic courses, workshops, industry visits and interactions with
industry leaders.
Q. What kind of accommodation does the Institute provide?
A. Students are provided accommodation in hostel in double occupancy rooms.
Q. What facilities are available on campus?
A. The IIML NOIDA Campus is located on 20-acres of land in Sector 62, NOIDA. The Campus has a state-of-
the-art library, computer centre, classroom block, hostels, Wi-Fi network, and facilities for indoor and outdoor games. The Campus is
in close proximity to commercial complexes, corporate offices, markets and is accessible to the NCR (National Capital Region)
area.
Q. What is the total cost of the Programme?
For further information, please contact
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Admissions Office Indian Institute of Management Lucknow, NOIDA Campus,
B-1, Sector-62, Institutional Area, NOIDA 201 307 (UP) INDIA+91-120-6678481, 6678402 admission_nc[at]iiml[dot]ac[dot]in
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The fee for PGP-WE: 2019 – 21 is INR 13,55,000 + refundable caution money of INR 5,000 + Alumni membership fee of INR 5,000 + Convocation fee INR 5,000 + Taxes as per Government of India rules.
The fee includes tuition fee, computing and networking, library services, books, and instructional resources, boarding and lodging during campus visits, and visa, travel, accommodation and academic expenses for the international module.
Payment Schedule
| Amount to be paid | Last date of Payment |
|---|---|
| INR 75, 000 + Taxes as per Government of India rules | At the time of acceptance of admission offer in second week of March, 2019 |
| INR 80, 000 + Taxes as per Government of India rules | At the time of registration to the Programme in first week of April 2019 (includes Students activities/ events fee, alumni membership fee, caution money also) |
| INR 1,35,000 + Taxes as per Government of India rules | At the time of inception of Term 2 |
| INR 1,35,000 + Taxes as per Government of India rules | At the time of inception of Term 3 |
| INR 3,35,000 + Taxes as per Government of India rules | At the time of inception of Term 4 (includes half of international module fee also) |
| INR 3,35,000 + Taxes as per Government of India rules | At the time of inception of Term 5 (includes half of international module fee also) |
| INR 1,35,000 + Taxes as per Government of India rules | At the time of inception of Term 6 |
| INR 1,40,000 + Taxes as per Government of India rules | At the time of inception of Term 7 (includes convocation fee) |
At the time of giving offer of admission to an applicant, a last date of withdrawal will also be announced. Any withdrawal from the programme by that date will attract INR 7,500/- (plus taxes as per Government of India rules) as processing fee and the remaining amount will be refunded. If the withdrawal request comes after the date of withdrawal, no money will be refunded. After joining the programme, all paid fee installment amounts are non-refundable.
For further information, please contact
Admissions Office
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Indian Institute of Management Lucknow, NOIDA Campus, B-1, Sector-62, Institutional Area, NOIDA 201 307 (UP) INDIA +91-120-6678481 admission_nc[at]iiml[dot]ac[dot]in
"WMP course of IIML provided me the framework for taking a very reasoned and informed decision. It helped me
understand the fundamentals of managerial issues, the process and means of their resolution, and understand its implication of
decision in business. The learning during WMP course helped me tide over any crisis with aplomb. I recommend this course strongly
to working managers as this is one of the good course available in the country which helps you develop the art of getting into the
issues and finding an appropriate solution within the available constraints."
Awadhesh Kumar Jha, Fortum India Private Limited, PGP-WE 2009 – 2012
"I always wanted to contribute in building value delivering consumer facing online products. However, belonging to a
pure technology & software background, my perspective and scope for contribution were limited to primarily design and
implementation of products. WMP course from IIM Lucknow helped me significantly in having an overall understanding of business
mechanics, how to be deeply empathetic to customer needs and think of products considering various stakeholders. On completion
of the course, I could successfully make a switch to online product management role and am now working with one of the fastest
growing startup in US fashion industry."
Arnab Bhattacharya,, Gwynniebee India Pvt. Ltd. PGP-WE 2009 – 2012
"For me the benefits of WMP go much beyond the learnings. It was an opportunity for me to study with my better half, a
dream come true for both of us. Despite having spent 16 years together we did not know each other's SWOT so well which we now
know and appreciate in just an additional 2.25 years at WMP together. With the learnings and experience of WMP I got an opportunity
to explore my professional potential in a very dynamic industry, healthcare. I am currently responsible for associating doctors in
different specialties with Nova and working closely with the M&A team in assessing new partners for Nova Specialty Surgery and Nova
Infertility set up. I am enjoying exploring this new opportunity and WMP has opened up tremendous opportunities for me to be a
significant contributor in whichever company I work with."
Dr. Priti Nanda, Founder, Mediskool health services Pvt Ltd
PGP-WE 2010 – 2013
"WMP Programme gave me vision to understand complete 360 Degree View of Business. Before joining WMP, I was
doing my job in routine fashion in Sales and Modality. This programme helped me horn my skills in Finance, Marketing, Strategy, SCM
and Organisation Structure. I started correlating things in my day to day job. I started getting better attention from my customers and
inside the company as it increased my analytical capability. This also helped me get job of Sales Director as I edged past many
candidates due to skills acquired from WMP. Overall WMP gave me self-confidence to face the business world."
Chander Shekhar Sibal, Fujifilm India Private Limited, PGP-WE 2010 – 2013
"The WMP program helped me gain intensive knowledge in business areas like finance, strategy and marketing which
otherwise would have taken me several years to achieve. The laborious efforts put in by the professors, interactive and eye-opening
classroom discussions and the overall rigor of the WMP program helped lay a strong foundation for me to succeed in the corporate
world. Prior to this program, I believe I had reached a glass ceiling from a career growth perspective in the techno-managerial role that
I was in. However, I was successfully able to implement my learning through the WMP course for identifying and making good use of
opportunities that helped me get into a senior leadership role. I would highly recommend this program to anyone desirous enough to
grow their management careers – it's worth the overall investment provided one also puts in the efforts to make the most out of
it!"
Pankaj Bhadana, Maven Wave Partners, PGP-WE 2009 – 2012
"WMP program has not only helped me to look the world through a different perspective but has also instilled
confidence and gave great networking opportunities with colleagues, professors and visiting guest faculties. After some time in the
professional life it is in the human nature to conform to certain repetitiveness and to stagnate in a comfort zone. This limited my
disposition for learning and new skill acquisition. WMP program forced me to get out of my comfort zone, deal with the latest issues,
apply the management techniques and constantly challenge myself and my approaches. Gaining knowledge in various fields helped in
correlating the things while working in corporate world. I would highly recommend this program for the working managers to hone their
skills in management to become future global leaders"
Mohit Garg, Philips India Limited, PGP-WE 2013 – 2016
"WMP has been instrumental in the development of not only my leadership skills but also in evaluating other skills as
well. It's a place of collaboration and growth where classroom learning was supplemented by case studies discussion with professors
and learning from industry recognized outside professionals. The overall experience of doing WMP was priceless and intellectual
where the interaction with batch-mates of cross-wide industry was exhilarating. This program gave me an edge and sets apart from
other industry candidates."
Nitin Choudhary, NEC Technologies India Pvt Ltd. PGP-WE 2013 – 2016
"A WMP class is a great example of diversity from Managing Directors & Presidents of organizations to Sales & HR
Heads to CAs & Doctors. We all under one roof brought in our wisdom and worked as a group to help each other to learn and
succeed in a rigorous journey. While, trying to balance my IIM life with office & family life, I was finding it a bit difficult but the teaching
style of Professors recharged me, motivated me, inspired me and rejuvenated the hunger of learning in me once again. I have not
only learnt Management from IIML but also learnt many other things which were not in curriculum, which is much more important for me
to lead a happy and respectable life."
Puneet Jain, PGP-WE 2013 – 2016
"Being a Chartered Accountant, I always wanted to expand my knowledge horizon beyond finance & accounts and had
been exploring options for a reputed management course. WMP came out to be a perfect fit with the World class faculty, rigour of IIM
and flexibility for a working professional. This unique mix of subjects provided in-depth understanding of multiple domains viz.
marketing, strategy, human resource, IT, etc. The course also provided immense opportunities of peer learning and networking.
Overall, the 27 months WMP ordeal is a lifetime achievement and would help me attain success both professionally and
personally."
Dipesh Jain, PGP-WE 2013 – 2016
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Admissions Office Indian Institute of Management Lucknow, Noida Campus
B-1, Sector-62, Institutional Area
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