Developed by Northeastern University, management program to be piloted with IBM Daksh managers
IBM has partnered with Boston, USA-based Northeastern University’s College of Business Administration (CBA), a world leader in practice-based education, to offer India-based IBM managers a newly-developed, online MBA program. The initiative, to be piloted with IBM Daksh managers, is another example of the company's effort to building strong worldwide management teams and improving global competitiveness. IBM Daksh employees based across its centres in India or (Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore) can now benefit by earning the prestigious MBA degree without disrupting their ongoing careers.
Dilpreet Singh, Director-Human Resources, IBM Daksh said, “Our people are key to our success and we are committed to developing the management and business skills of our managers. Their success strengthens the company and enhances our competitive advantage in the marketplace. IBM Daksh managers are very enthusiastic about the program. We see them giving their very best to completing their course assignments as well as meeting their professional and other commitments.
“A core necessity for IBM’s growth and success is to retain and advance our high potential managers,” said Peter Lynt, Vice President, Global Process Delivery, IBM. He added, “We believe that investing in our most talented managers will enable us to sustain an important competitive advantage in one of the world’s largest emerging markets The availability of a distinguished MBA from Northeastern University for our employees, coupled with the convenience of a proven online education model and delivery platform, will help our key people in advancing their education.”
He further added, “IBM supports the participating employees by paying for more than half the program’s tuition and fees. But we want them to have a sense of ownership. We will look at expanding the program to other countries as the program delivers the desired benefits.”
Thomas Moore, Dean, College of Business Administration, Northeastern University, said, “By getting high potential managers into an MBA program, we’re adding value to IBM and helping the company recruit and retain workers. It’s tailored to meeting the needs of IBM’s emerging senior management in India. IBM in India was a perfect partner with which to launch CBA’s Online MBA in this important international market. As we continue to leverage our commitment to meeting the needs of our corporate partners, we believe that this online program we have developed for IBM in India provides an online educational model that can be extended to businesses around the world.”
The program curriculum provides a solid foundation in all areas of business enterprise from the fundamentals of operations, finance and marketing, to strategic planning. Emphasis is placed on globalization and enterprise growth taught through case studies enhanced by insights of program faculty with real-world experience.
The management program structure is so tailored to meet the requirements of IBM working professionals who require the convenience of a totally online program. The program offers the same core courses and electives as Northeastern University’s traditional part time MBA and is taught by the same faculty and is fully accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB International accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools, worldwide. The program is structured using a “carousel” model allowing students to begin the first year at nine different entry dates. Courses, which typically run 5 weeks in duration, are offered in a consecutive format allowing students to complete their core requirements in as little as a year. In Year Two of the program, students complete their capstone courses and electives.
IBM Managers taking on the course will receive individual support while in the program and are assigned dedicated program representatives who assist them with such services as academic advice, course registration, the acquisition of text books and other required study materials and technical support.
About IBM Daksh
IBM Daksh Business Process Services is a leading provider of business process solutions. The clients of IBM Daksh include blue-chip global companies and Indian business houses. Operating from 25 delivery centers at nine locations in India and the Philippines, IBM Daksh delivers cutting edge asset-based solutions to clients across the world. IBM Daksh is a part of IBM’s Managed Business Process Services division. It leverages IBM’s Globally Integrated Enterprise model to deliver solutions in the spheres of CRM, F&A, Knowledge Services, Technical Services, HRM, and SCM across industries, including utilities, financial services, travel, telecom, and online services.
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About Northeastern University
Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston, and a leader in interdisciplinary research, urban engagement, and the integration of classroom learning with real-world experience. Their signature cooperative education program, one of the largest and most innovative in the world, is ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report
