#1 Global MBA
MBA from Paris School of Business with IIM Lucknow Certification
An 18-month online MBA for professionals ready to move from running a function to setting strategy. You earn a Triple Crown accredited degree from Paris and a certificate from India’s #5 business school, without a career break.
- Type: MBA degree (PSB) + Executive Programme Certificate (IIM Lucknow)
- Duration: 14 Months
- Fee: ₹6,80,000
- Eligibility: Graduate + 3 to 5 years of work experience.
- Admission Deadline: 30th-Sep-2026
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About the PSB MBA with IIM Lucknow Certification
The MBA from Paris School of Business with IIM Lucknow Certification is an 18-month online programme in two phases. For the first 4 months, IIM Lucknow faculty teach four live courses in strategy, financial reporting, data and AI-led decision-making, and leading change. That gives every learner the same management base.
For the next 14 months, you study PSB’s MBA curriculum, which is the same one used for its full-time MBA in Paris. It covers ten courses across four pillars: global strategy, financial leadership, AI and digital transformation, and corporate governance. You then pick two of five specialisations and finish with the CEO Challenge Project, a strategy problem taken from your own organisation.
You graduate with two credentials: an MBA from a French Grande École founded in 1974, and an Executive Programme Certificate from IIM Lucknow. If you choose the optional 7-day Paris immersion, you also receive your degree at a conferral ceremony on the PSB campus.
What This Online MBA PSB Prepares You For
These are the peoples who can pursue this program to get exponential growth.
From operator to decision-maker.
You'll learn to own capital allocation, business model choices, and pricing, which are the decisions that separate a senior manager from a business head.
From one market to many
You'll learn to read geopolitical risk, plan market entry, and lead teams across countries, alongside a cohort drawn from PSB's 80+ nationality network.
Roles this programme is built toward
Business unit head, strategy and consulting, general management, product and business leadership, digital transformation lead, founder or CEO of a growing business.
MBA Paris School of Business Curriculum
Phase 1
IIM Lucknow. Executive Certificate
Corporate Strategy & Business Model Design
Topics Covered:
- Competitive advantage in fragmented and disrupted markets
- Business model stress-testing and strategic pivots
- Portfolio strategy and resource allocation trade-offs
- Value chain analysis and competitive positioning
- From strategy formulation to execution architecture
Strategic Financial Reporting & Communication
Topics Covered:
- Financial statement analysis for strategic decision-making
- Performance diagnostics using KPIs, ratios and trend analysis
- Earnings quality, cash flow integrity and red flags
- Financial communication to boards and non-financial stakeholders
- Connecting financial reporting to capital allocation decisions
Executive Decision-Making with Data & AI
Topics Covered:
- Decision architectures for data-rich, time-poor environments
- Predictive analytics and scenario modelling for strategic choices
- AI-augmented decision-making in operations, pricing and risk
- Dashboard design and interpretation for executive teams
- Governance, bias and accountability in AI-driven decisions
Leading Transformations & Organizational Dynamics
Topics Covered:
- Diagnosing resistance and designing change architectures
- Leading transformation across functions, geographies and cultures
- Organisational design for complexity and speed
- Stakeholder alignment and managing competing agendas
- Managing people through uncertainty and structural change
Phase 2
Paris School of Business, MBA
Course 1: Geopolitical Risks & Strategic Decision-Making
Topics covered
- Geopolitical risk mapping and its impact on corporate strategy
- Sanctions, trade policy and supply chain exposure
- Strategic repositioning in response to regulatory shifts
- Scenario planning for geopolitical disruption
Frameworks & Tools
- PESTLE Analysis
- Risk Heat Maps
- Supply Chain Risk Mapping
- Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
Course 2: Macroeconomics and Uncertainty
Topics Covered
- GDP, inflation, exchange rates and what they signal for business
- Macro shocks and their transmission into corporate performance
- Global value chains, reshoring and location strategy
- Building investment-grade macro scenarios
- Defending a strategic recommendation under uncertainty
Tools
- Scenario Planning
- Economic Indicators Dashboard
- Country & Sovereign Risk Framework
- Sensitivity Analysis
Course 3: Capital Allocation, Valuation & Mergers
Topics Covered
- DCF, multiples and advanced valuation approaches
- Capital allocation under competing investment priorities
- M&A strategy, target screening and deal structuring
- Due diligence, integration risk and value realisation
- Financing growth - equity, debt and hybrid instruments
Tools
- Comparable Company Analysis (CCA)
- Precedent Transaction Analysis
- Capital Budgeting Framework
- Synergy Assessment Framework
Course 4: Operations, Scaling & Operating Models
Topics Covered
- Operating model design for scale and resilience
- Process architecture, bottleneck analysis and throughput optimisation
- Global supply chain strategy and vendor risk management
- Operational decision-making under cost and capacity constraints
- Technology-enabled operations and automation
Tools
- Lean Six Sigma
- Theory of Constraints (TOC)
- SCOR Model
- Kraljic Matrix
Course 5: Marketing Strategy & Growth
Topics Covered
- Market sizing, segmentation and competitive positioning
- Brand architecture and differentiation in crowded markets
- Customer acquisition economics and lifetime value modelling
- Digital, performance and content marketing frameworks
- Go-to-market strategy across channels and geographies
Tools
- TAM, SAM & SOM
- STP Framework
- Go-to-Market Framework
- RACE Framework
- Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) & CAC
Course 6: Pricing Strategies and Unit Economics
Topics Covered
- Pricing architecture and revenue model design
- Unit economics, contribution margins and path to profitability
- Value-based pricing and customer willingness to pay
- Competitive pricing dynamics and market signalling
- Pricing in subscription, platform and freemium businesses
Tools
Business Model Canvas
Contribution Margin Analysis
Revenue Management Framework
Break-even Analysis
Course 7: Digital Strategy & Information Systems
Topics Covered
- Digital strategy as a board-level priority
- Enterprise systems architecture and data infrastructure
- Platform economics and digital ecosystem strategy
- Data governance, privacy and regulatory compliance
- Measuring ROI on digital transformation investments
Tools
TOGAF Framework
Platform Business Model Canvas
Data Governance Framework
ROI & Cost-Benefit Analysis
Course 8: Innovation & Strategic Renewal
Topics Covered
- Corporate entrepreneurship and intrapreneurial frameworks
- Innovation pipeline management and portfolio prioritisation
- Design thinking applied to business model innovation
- Balancing core business protection with disruptive bets
- Scaling innovation from pilot to enterprise adoption
Topics Covered
Design Thinking
Lean Startup
Business Model Canvas
Course 9: International Strategy & Market Entry
Topics Covered
- Global opportunity assessment and market prioritisation
- Entry mode selection - JV, acquisition, greenfield, licensing
- Navigating institutional voids and regulatory complexity
- Competitive dynamics in emerging and frontier markets
- Building cross-border operations and managing country risk
Topics Covered
- CAGE Distance Framework
Entry Mode Framework
Value Chain Analysis
Country Risk Framework
Course 10: ESG, Long-Term Value & Reputation Leadership
Topics Covered
- ESG integration into corporate strategy and board governance
- Sustainability frameworks and responsible business models
- Stakeholder capitalism and long-term value creation
- Reputation risk, crisis management and corporate communications
- Ethics, social responsibility and evolving regulatory expectations
Tools
ESG Materiality Assessment
GRI Standards
Integrated Reporting (<IR>) Framework
ESG Governance Framework
ESG Scorecard
PSB MBA Eligibility and Admission Criteria
Eligibility Criteria: Graduates in any discipline, with a minimum of 3 years of work experience. There's no requirement for a technical or quantitative academic background — the programme is explicitly designed to build that foundation from the ground up, module by module.
- 4-year bachelor's degree + 3 years of work experience
- 3-year bachelor's degree + 5 years of work experience
Admission criteria: Successful completion of IIM Lucknow phase is a prerequisite to enter the PSB phase and subsequently obtain the MBA degree from PSB. The admissions process for Paris School of Business MBA is selective.
Master of Business Administration from Paris School of Business
Executive Programme Certificate from IIM Lucknow
Course Fee: PSB MBA | IIM Lucknow Certification
Special Scholarship Available
Limited Time Offer
Fee (without Immersion)
Standard Fee:
INR 6,80,000*
eCampus Wavier:
INR 10,000
Payable Fee: INR 6,70,000/-
Including taxes
Complete your MBA starting
INR 37,222/month
Immersion Fee
Inclusions
- 7 days on-campus Immersion at PSB with accommodation & meals
- Academic sessions, Degree conferral & Alumni meetup included.
- Paris City tour
How to Apply for PSB MBA IIM Lucknow
Application Submission
Complete your application by submitting your CV, Education Documents, Work Experience proof, SOP & PSB Application Form
Block your Seat
Onboarding Orientation Interview
Submit a self-recorded video interview to PSB. Upon confirmation from PSB, receive your final enrolment confirmation.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the PSB MBA with IIM Lucknow certification?
It’s an 18-month online MBA. IIM Lucknow teaches the first 4 months live, and Paris School of Business teaches the remaining 14 months with a mix of live and recorded sessions. You earn an MBA from PSB and an Executive Programme Certificate from IIM Lucknow.
Q2. What is the total PSB MBA fee?
The online programme is ₹6,80,000. With the optional Paris immersion (₹1,85,000 plus GST).
Q3. Is the PSB MBA recognised in India?
PSB is Triple Crown accredited and recognised by the French state, and private employers value that. If you need the degree for a government job, a PhD admission, or anything else that requires equivalence from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), check with AIU before enrolling.
Q4. Does the PSB MBA certificate say “online”?
No. According to the provider, the certificate does not mention online delivery.
Q5. Do I need to go to Paris?
No. The immersion is optional and costs extra. You can complete the full degree online.
Q6. What happens if I don’t complete the IIM Lucknow phase?
You need to complete the IIM Lucknow phase to enter the PSB phase and earn the MBA.
Q7. Is the curriculum the same as the on-campus PSB MBA?
Yes. The provider states that it follows the same curriculum and academic standards as PSB’s full-time MBA in Paris.
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