One of my friends studied at IIM Lucknow. According to him, WMP (working manager program) at IIM Lucknow is one of the exceptional programs in India.

• This program takes place in Noida and is 2.5 years for professionals in Delhi-NCR.
• It is an on-campus program, therefore, does not involve distance learning.
• Classes take place in IIM Lucknow (Noida Campus).
• The study hours are the same as normal IIM PGP programs.
• The batches are highly experienced with an average of 10 years.
• Networking events provide an opportunity to meet and learn from the IIM Lucknow Alumni as well as the Industry Experts that pay regular visits to the campus.

Since the objective is learning, the exchange of knowledge takes place among the batch-mates as well. Undergoing learning and implementing the learning at work is a great opportunity for the Working Professional/Managers.

It is difficult to mention one faculty who is the most approachable in IIM Lucknow, but Rajiv Kumar Srivastava is one among the rare. 

About Prof. Rajiv Kumar Srivastava:

Qualifications:

• B. Tech. in Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur
• PGDIE (Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering), NITIE Mumbai
• Ph.D.(IE & OR), Virginia Tech, USA

Research Areas:

He has done his research in Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management in Theory and Practice, IT Applications in Operations Management, pedagogical approaches in Production/Operations Management, and Management Literature.

Recent Research Interest:

• Infrastructural Development by Creating Manufacturing Systems and Enterprise Management Laboratories for teaching/research (through grant-based projects of AICTE/ MHRD) which had resulted in the most comprehensive software for Operation Management in an institution.
• Application of Computer-Based and Analytical Methods in Manufacturing, Indian Context and Best Practices, Enterprise Software Adoption in India, and Developing library collections management.

One of my closest friends attended IIM Lucknow, and Prof. Rajiv Kumar Srivastava used to be his favorite faculty.

IIM Lucknow programs emphasize extensive case-based discussions, presentations, and role-plays to initiate an interactive learning environment. So, professors use cases from all B-schools across the world.

• Professors use cases from HBR, Ivey League, Stanford, IIM Ahmedabad, Kellogg’s, Wall Street Journal, and by IIM-L professors and students.
• In this premier B-school of India, almost all the subjects use case-study pedagogy. Even the oral communication subjects use cases to give a glimpse of real-time situations.
• The cases are important, but the level of the discussion carried out in the classroom plays a more predominant role. So, in all such analyses, the students are expected to read the case beforehand and prepare their participation notes. It is major for an extensive discussion.
• Some classes involve cases only. But sometimes, some use cases for discussion purposes only.

All the case studies are available on the website of HBS and can be purchased. But it will not add any value to the students until debated in the classroom with experienced professors and diverse opinions of the students. The ultimate motto is to use the best cases to preview the real-life application. Harvard cases are considered to be one of the best management cases in the world.