Management Education: Drivers of Change

 

Education is the fundamental right of every citizen. Quality Education lays a strong foundation for individual growth. Industry 4.0 is gathering impetus globally bringing about untold change in every sphere of life creating massive advantages and challenges to implement. Artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, big data and the internet of things will drive the next level of job opportunities and future ready industry orientation.  To take full advantage of the opportunities created by the use of advanced technologies we need a similar revolution in education, not just to meet the needs of industry, but also to ensure immersive student experience. Management education in past few years have undergone manifold changes and demonstrated varying career options and opportunities to young students. With increased competitiveness in the industry and technology adoption, the needs of organizations are changing very fast. These needs are posing different kind of responsibilities on academic institutions to produce more sensitive, productive, employable and skillful professionals. Infact this decade of 21st century, with focus on Industry 4.0, may well be termed as Management Education 4.0, as management today encompasses organisations from manufacturing to service, corporations to SMEs, public sector to startups and NGOs that contribute towards grooming professionals who positively impact their businesses and society at a large. India had attained its prominence in the global map in the business practices. There has been a great demand for professionals in the country and abroad.

Corporate have huge expectations from the young professionals they intend to hire from business schools. The people hired for key management profiles handle crucial aspects of the business and have a huge impact on functioning of the business. That is why it is important for B- schools to provide opportunities and platform to their students to inculcate skills to match and exceed the expectations set by the industry. The fundamental method to develop such an efficient professional is by making available education of excellent quality.

As an Education Group, I.T.S is deeply conscious of its role in modern society of nurturing the future generation of India who will be largely responsible for taking India to the next level of economic development. Group is committed to impart value based, quality education coupled with holistic development of students, leading to its moto of “Building Professionals, Building Nation”.

Institute of Technology and Science, Ghaziabad, established in 1995 (a part of I.T.S –The Education Group) is “A” Grade NAAC accredited premier management institute. Over the years the institute has gained considerable recognition as a centre of excellence in the areas of Management education, training and research.  The institute offers AICTE approved Two Year, Full Time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). PGDM programme is also accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and has been granted equivalent to MBA Degree by Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

We rely on skills, dedication and commitment of our stakeholders who share their passion in building an institution known for excellence and integrity. I.T.S boasts upon unparalleled infrastructure which is evident from Institute's consistent high ranking on infrastructure parameter. Intellectual Capital at the Institute lies on highly qualified experienced faculty members. I.T.S being among the Best PGDM colleges in Country is committed to provide industry oriented learning with holistic development of students through the right blend of curricular and co-curricular activities. I.T.S has a distinct perspective on the teaching - learning process. It aims at creation of quest for knowledge among learners with focus on experiential and practical learning via medium of discussions, interactions, dialogue and intensive field engagement. Courses are designed to foster critical thinking and develop a climate of conceptual self questioning so as to inculcate a spirit of rational enquiry among students. Our bright young students have proved themselves and have embarked upon promising careers in the corporate world.

At I.T.S we strive for “Creating a Thinking Professional Order” through various activities we undertake in our Post Graduate Management programmes. Skill based Value added courses, Enhanced Industry Integration, Personality Development Programmes, Professional Career Guidance, Social Awareness Courses and Entrepreneurial Culture are interwoven intricately to enrich PGDM Programme and to meet the challenges of ever changing & dynamic corporate world.

Our constant endeavor has been to provide value education with the over-riding aim of delivering competent, smart and socially conscious young professionals to the growing economy who will contribute substantially and effectively in taking this country to greater heights in the coming years.