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MBA from Paris School of Business with IIM Lucknow Certification
An 18-month, fully online MBA: Phase 1 is an Executive Program Certificate in Strategy, Finance, AI & Leadership from IIM Lucknow, Phase 2 is a Triple Crown accredited MBA degree from Paris School of Business (PSB), France.
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- Triple Crown accredited MBA (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS) from PSB, France
- Phase 1: Executive Program Certificate from IIM Lucknow (4 months)
- Same curriculum and academic rigour as PSB's full-time MBA
- 5 specialisations, choose 2, over 18 months total
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Triple Crown accredited
AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS accredited business school
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IIM Lucknow
Ranked 5th in the NIRF Management Rankings 2026
What you get
A Triple Crown accredited MBA
Awarded by Paris School of Business (PSB), France. AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS accredited.
PSB Alumni status
Join a global alumni community from Paris School of Business.
5 specialisations, choose 2
Strategic Leadership, AI and Technology, Finance, Marketing, or Operations and Supply Chain.
18 months, no career break
Fully online, designed for working professionals.
How the PSB MBA is structured
Two phases: an IIM Lucknow executive certification, then the PSB MBA itself.
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Phase 1: IIM Lucknow
4 months
100% live teaching by IIM Lucknow faculty across 4 modern specialisation tracks, earning an Executive Program Certificate in Strategy, Finance, AI & Leadership. Completing this phase is a prerequisite to enter Phase 2.
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Phase 2: Paris School of Business
14 months
Live and recorded sessions from PSB faculty and industry experts, an international-standards curriculum across 4 academic pillars, culminating in the PSB MBA degree. A 7-day Paris immersion experience is available at additional cost.
Core courses
Choose 2 specialisations
Strategic Leadership
Power, Influence and Stakeholder Management; Corporate Governance and Board Leadership
AI and Technology
AI for Strategic Decision-Making; Digital Transformation and Data Advantage
Finance
Business Valuation and Capital Markets; Fintech and Digital Banking
Marketing
Reputation, Influence and Brand Strategy; Growth and Retention Marketing
Operations and Supply Chain
Global Supply Chain Strategy; Supply Chain Technology, Automation and Industry 4.0
PSB MBA fees
Course fee without the optional Paris immersion.
18 months programme
- PSB Alumni status
- IIM Lucknow Executive certificate
- upGrad Career Services
Reserve your seat
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Ask your counsellor for the current seat-booking amount. upGrad's page describes a provisional offer letter and payment link rather than a fixed published figure.
Full refund terms are set by IIM Lucknow, PSB and upGrad, not Dream Ladder. Ask your counsellor for the current policy before you pay.
Who this MBA is for
Career shifts the programme's own page names as its target audience.
From Operator to Decision Maker
Move beyond execution to shape strategy: capital allocation, business model design, competitive strategy.
From Local to Global Perspectives
For those interested in cross-cultural leadership and international markets.
From Manager to Transformation Leader
For those who drive change: digital transformation, organisational dynamics, ESG.
Eligibility and how it works
A 4-year Bachelor's degree with 3 years of work experience, or a 3-year Bachelor's degree with 5 years of work experience.
Successful completion of the IIM Lucknow phase is a prerequisite to enter the PSB phase and obtain the MBA degree.
Admission to PSB is selective. It isn't automatic on completing Phase 1.
How to apply
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Submit your application
CV, education documents, work-experience proof, SOP and the PSB application form.
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Block your seat
On PSB's decision after document verification, you receive a provisional offer letter with a payment link to block your seat.
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Onboarding interview
Submit a self-recorded video interview to PSB. Enrolment is confirmed once PSB confirms.
FAQs on the PSB MBA
Paris School of Business (PSB), France, a Triple Crown accredited institution (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS). IIM Lucknow delivers Phase 1 and grants an Executive Program Certificate, not the MBA degree itself.
A 4-year Bachelor's degree with 3 years of work experience, or a 3-year Bachelor's degree with 5 years of work experience.
No. Admission to the PSB phase is selective, based on document verification and a recorded interview.
Choose 2 of 5: Strategic Leadership, AI and Technology, Finance, Marketing, or Operations and Supply Chain.
The published course fee is INR 6,80,000 excluding the optional 7-day Paris immersion. Ask your counsellor about the instalment schedule and any current early-bird offer.
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