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IIM Udaipur Organizes Research Communication Masterclass Series

Feb 10, 2021 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #Indian Institute of Management Udaipur, #S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

Udaipur: Indian Institute of Management Udaipur (IIMU) announced a virtual Research Communication Masterclass Series in collaboration with S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR). This series will enhance the ability of doctoral students and young researchers to make high-quality research presentations.
The quality of research presentations is a critical factor in the socialization of research. The Masterclass shall help students improve their ability to frame questions, link questions to appropriate methodology and tell a story. The ultimate aim is to deliver an effective presentation and communication efficacy.

On this collaboration, Prof. Janat Shah, Director, Director, IIM Udaipur said, “The Masterclass Series is a conceptualized high intensity and impact learning experience for the doctoral students at both the B-Schools on how to communicate with clarity about their research. This is a critical collaboration. IIMU-SPJIMR is inviting eminent global researchers from various areas of management to speak as part of this Masterclass.”

Under the Masterclass, twenty globally renowned researchers will present their self-interest co-authored/authored papers. Each monthly session will run for approximately two hours wherein the researchers will present for one hour on recent top tier research and then discuss the why behind the presentation in the remaining hour. The discussion will be opened to the faculty and the doctoral students.

Dr Ranjan Banerjee, Dean, SPJIMR added, “It is not easy to combine storytelling with research rigour. Our doctoral students are getting a chance to learn critical skills from the best in the world. I have always believed that the best institutes should collaborate and not compete, and this partnership is a step in that direction.”

Active faculty holding a strong publishing record in international journals such as UTD list of journals will be included in this program.

Since inception, IIM Udaipur is breaking new ground in management research and is currently ranked 4th in India for research in management according to UT Dallas’s methodology, which tracks publications in the leading global journals. SPJIMR is a constituent of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan and is ranked among India’s top ten business schools. It is the only privately run Indian B-School in the top 50 ranks in the Financial Times (FT) 2020 business school rankings and is placed 3rd in India and 36th globally.

Education

IIM Udaipur Invites Applications for India’s only One Year Full Time MBA in Digital Enterprise Management

Oct 12, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #IIM UDAIPUR, #Indian Institute of Management Udaipur, #One Year Full Time MBA in Digital Enterprise Management, #Prof Janat Shah

Indian Institute of Management Udaipur is inviting applications for the second batch of its path-breaking full-time one-year MBA program in Digital Enterprise Management (DEM). The DEM program is India’s only one-year, full-time MBA program for experienced professionals who wish to build or enhance their managerial career in the digital domain. It is aimed at equipping managers and leaders to work efficiently in the fast-changing and emerging digital business enterprises where conventional management concepts and leadership styles are found wanting. The DEM program develops a talent for digital business leadership and entrepreneurship.

This is a full-time, residential program, and admission is through the GMAT/GRE/CAT (2018 onward) exams. The DEM program requires candidates to be holding a graduate degree from a recognised University and 3+ years of work experience. Announcing the opening of the admission season, Prof. Janat Shah, Director, IIM Udaipur said, “The DEM program aims at developing Business Leaders who will drive the Digital Economy. It is the first MBA in the country in which students focus on learning how to manage digital systems and how to use those systems to make data-driven decisions.” He further mentioned that students would learn from academicians and industry practitioners through case studies, simulations, frameworks and lab projects that will prepare them to face the challenges of the emerging digital world.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates with a minimum of 10+2 years of school education and a minimum of 3 years of university education with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline
• Valid GMAT or GRE score, or CAT score (taken in 2018 or later)
• Minimum full-time work experience of 36 months as of March 31, 2021

Applicants will be shortlisted based on the eligibility criteria and called for the second round where they will be screened through a personal interview. An offer of admission is made based on the candidate’s overall academic profile, work experience, score in GMAT/GRE/CAT and performance in the personal interview.

IIM Udaipur has an Academic Advisory Board for structuring this innovative program. The board constitutes of founders of successful digital companies in the country like Quikr’s Pranay Chulet and Info Edge India Ltd.’s Hitesh Oberoi.

Senior leaders from leading consulting, technology, consumer products and analytics companies including Accenture’s Ganesan Ramachandran, Deloitte’s Kamesh Mullapudi, STAR India’s Nitin Bawankule, IBM’s Sreejit Roy, Kimberly Clark’s K Harishankar, and Flipkart’s Ravi Vijayaraghavan are also members of the Advisory Board.

According to Prof Janat Shah, Director of IIM Udaipur, the B-school has already entered into multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with several leading and start-up companies across business verticals for sharing and development of knowledge in the digital world.

Important Dates:

Application Cycle 1 Cycle 2 Cycle 3 Cycle 4
Online application starts September 15th, 2020 November 2nd, 2020 December 13th, 2020 January 13th, 2021
Online application ends October 31st, 2020
(Time – 23:59)		 December 12th, 2020
(Time – 23:59)		 January 11th, 2021
(Time – 23:59)		 February 15th, 2021
(Time – 23:59)
Announcement of results November 18th, 2020 December 30th, 2020 January 29th, 2021 March 12th, 2021
Registration at IIMU May 5th, 2021
Education

IIM Udaipur Continues to be the Youngest B-School in Prestigious Global FT MIM Ranking

Sep 28, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #FT Masters, #Indian Institute of Management Udaipur, #Masters in Management (MIM) QS World University Ranking 2021, #Pankaj Patel

September 28th, 2020, Udaipur: Indian Institute of Management Udaipur is featured in the prestigious FT Masters in Management 2020 Global Ranking today at the 72nd Rank for its two year MBA program. The FT MIM ranking observes top 90 Masters in Management programs globally. IIMU has moved up four places from its 76th Rank in 2019 and is only the fourth IIM along with IIM Ahmedabad, Calcutta and Bangalore to make it to the list this year.

The FT Ranking assesses management institutes on several parameters, including alumni career progress, school diversity and research. IIM Udaipur received an impressive 78% in aims achieved and a remarkable 9.09 points in overall satisfaction. Additionally, IIM Udaipur is ranked first in India on value for money and career progression among the FT MIM ranked schools.

The B-School has also been featured in another prestigious Global Ranking released recently – the Masters in Management (MIM) QS World University Ranking 2021 in the 101+ band. The Institute was first placed in the QS MIM rankings last year. It is noteworthy that IIMU is also one of the youngest B-Schools in the QS MIM 2021 Ranking.

On this achievement, Pankaj Patel, Chairman, IIM Udaipur said, “I congratulate all the faculty members, staff, alumni and students. From day one, IIM Udaipur set a clear vision in place which included a commitment to high-quality research and to developing managers and entrepreneurs who will be tomorrow’s leaders. These rankings are stepping stones for the Institute as we work towards our 2030 Vision of being a global management school.”

“IIM Udaipur has recognized two core areas for vision 2030 – high-quality research and student transformation. IIMU would focus on further enhancing students’ individual transformational journeys,” added Janat Shah, Director, IIM Udaipur. Its graduates have already created a distinctive position for themselves across industry domains and geographies and currently, work with some of the most respected companies in more than 12 countries besides leading entrepreneurial ventures of their own.

Indian Institutes of Management have a proud record of quality and accomplishment. Well-positioned to carry forward this illustrious legacy, IIM Udaipur is breaking new ground by focusing on world-class research and transforming the learning of students who will be managers and leaders of tomorrow. IIM Udaipur arrived on the global education stage by getting accreditation from the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) in merely eight years of its establishment. With this accreditation, IIM Udaipur is counted in the same league of global institutes like Harvard Business School, Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and the MIT Sloan School.

IIMU is currently ranked fourth in India, after ISB, IIMA and IIMB, for research in the field of management according to the methodology used by UT Dallas which tracks publications in the leading global journals.

Education

IIM Udaipur Signs Multiple MoUs with Digital Companies

Sep 25, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Aparaa Digital Pvt Ltd, #Indian Institute of Management Udaipur, #Mr Bharath Kumar, #Mr Sriram Natarajan

Indian Institute of Management Udaipur signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aparaa Digital Pvt Ltd. (RoundSqr), Zero CodeInnovationsPvt. Ltd.and Quinte Financial Services Pvt. Ltd.to expand focus area in AI, business process orchestration and Fintech, to enable joint research and industry projects for students.

The B-school has entered into this multi-collaboration with these startups to enable a platform for DIY projects that are based on real industry challenges. The students shall get an opportunity to solve these challenges using digital technologies under the supervision of industry experts.

On this association, Prof. Janat Shah, Director, IIM Udaipur said,“The learnings from the projects and interactions with these companies will help our students become industry-ready. The practical experience of working on industry-relevant projects at the intersection of the latest technologies and business management will make our students management-ready for the digital industry.”

“Deepening the ties between Industry and Academia always paves the way for high-quality research and more relevant graduates. We are delighted to collaborate with IIMUdaipur, one of the leading B-schools in India, to work on some real-life AI/ML projects. This partnership is in line with RoundSqr’s commitment to sharing its knowledge and experience with the Managers of tomorrow, in the field of data science,” said Mr Srinivas Atreya, Chief Data Scientist, Aparaa Digital Pvt Ltd. (RoundSqr).

Mr Bharath Kumar, CEO, Zero CodeInnovationsPvt. Ltd. said, “This collaboration is a step forward in serving the future of business in easing technology dependency.”

“The kind of management education that will now be required in the ‘new normal’ will determine the future of entrepreneurship and commerce. The institutions who are anticipating the needs of students and corporations and coming up with tailored responses are going to stand out. It is our pleasure to collaborate with IIM Udaipur and help make a difference,” said Mr Sriram Natarajan President, Quinte Financial Technologies Pvt Ltd.

As a part of the alliance, the companies will hold knowledge transfer workshops, organize special training and consultations on the program, and assist and mentor students throughout the tenure. IIM Udaipur shall also invite the said startups for the campus placement process in the final placement of the batch.

IIM Udaipur’s Centre for Digital Enterprise, launched India’s first one-year MBA program in Digital Enterprise Management, earlier in May 2020. CDE is engaged in formalizing collaborations with renowned organizations such as IBM, ITC Infotech, Deloitte, Accenture, Infoedge, Quikr, TCS etc.for IIMU, in the digital space. These engagements are for a better learning experience for the students and their development.