upGrad has launched the MBA from Paris School of Business with Certification from IIM Lucknow, an 18-month fully online programme that combines a globally recognised European MBA degree with an Executive Programme Certificate from one of India's premier management institutes. The programme is now open for enrolment at upgrad.com.
Structured in two phases, the first four months are delivered 100% live by IIM Lucknow faculty, covering corporate strategy, financial reporting, AI-led decision-making, and organisational leadership. The remaining 14 months are delivered by Paris School of Business, covering 10 courses across global strategy, finance, digital transformation, marketing, operations, ESG, and innovation, with two specialisations from a choice of five.
Both institutions hold Triple Crown accreditation from AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS, a distinction held by fewer than 1% of business schools worldwide. PSB is ranked 43rd in the Financial Times Masters in Management Rankings 2025, while IIM Lucknow holds NIRF Rank 5 in Management 2026 and ranks 75th in QS Business and Management Studies 2026.
Anuj Vishwakarma, CEO, Higher Education Programs, upGrad, said:
"Most working professionals in India want a globally recognised MBA but cannot afford a two-year career break. This programme gives them the best of both worlds: an internationally accredited European MBA degree and an IIM Lucknow credential, earned without stepping away from their careers."
An optional 7-day Paris campus immersion is available, including academic sessions, a formal MBA degree conferral ceremony at the PSB campus, and a Paris city tour. Programme fee starts at INR 6,80,000, with a no-cost EMI option available.
For upGrad, this programme represents a clear statement: world-class global management education should be accessible to every ambitious professional in India, without a career break and without compromise on credential quality.