RISHIKESHA T KRISHNAN
IIM Bangalore launches online BBA programme in digital business and entrepreneurship
The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore is launching an online Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in digital business and entrepreneurship. The three-year program, starting in September, will target 1,000 students and include internships and practical projects. The program aims to create professionals who understand digital business and contribute to digital businesses or make traditional businesses digital-ready. The institute chose online to make the course more accessible and deliver world-class quality.
IIM Bangalore to open private equity centre of excellence
The Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, is poised to establish the nation’s inaugural private equity center of excellence within an academic institution, supported by Mathew Cyriac, an alumnus of the institute and executive chairman of Florintree Advisors, a private equity firm. Cyriac, formerly co-head of private equity for Blackstone India, is donating Rs 17.5 crore toward the center, marking the largest contribution from a single alumni member to IIMB.
Makeover of business administration: Indian B-schools adapt for tomorrow's challenges
While the charm of MBA is fading globally, Indians are still in a mad rush for it. The leading B-schools in the country are reimagining the course to fit the future of business.
Assam government inks MoU with IIM Bangalore for CM’s Young Professional Programme
Chief Minister’s Young Professional Programme (CMYPP) is aimed at providing short-term catalytic support to district administration to improve programme delivery in the identified sectors like health, education, women and child development.
IIM-Bangalore declared India's best B-school in masters programme
"IIMB's leadership position in these rankings play a part in raising the visibility and reputation of the school," PTI quoted IIMB Director Professor Rishikesha T Krishnan as saying. The IIM's two-year full-time Post Graduate Programme in Management, leading to an MBA, has topped the FT MiM Ranking in India this year, the statement said.
IIT-M incubated startup YNOS Venture Engine raises Rs 2.5 crore in seed funding
YNOS leverages technology, advanced data science techniques and marker analytics to provide customized insights and recommendations to startup founders, venture investors, innovators.
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Indian Bank & IIMB's incubation arm sign up on exclusive credit to startups
NSRCEL is known for bringing up start-ups, industry mentors and eminent academicians from the parent institution, IIM Bangalore and researchers who thrive on continuous interaction of theory and practice. IIMB also nurtures technology and knowledge-based ventures, Indian Bank said in a press release.
IIM Bangalore and Indian Bank ink MoU to provide debt capital for startups
NSRCEL incubates early-stage companies which demonstrate the potential to innovate, implement and create social/ financial impact.
IIM-B alumni launches 'donate a vaccine' fundraising initiative
"This initiative (Donate a Vaccine) comes at the right time and such an effort from the alumni of IIM Bangalore is worth emulating; something that every institution in India can learn from," Sitharaman was quoted as saying in her address.
IIM Bangalore Alumni Association launches 'Donate a Vaccine' initiative
At the event, IIM Bangalore Alumni Association (IIMBAA) unveiled an innovative fundraising initiative, to vaccinate close to 100,000 people from the underprivileged sections of society.
Some of the changes in education effected by pandemic will outlast it, says experts
Of course, a complete shift is out of the question. At institutes such as the IITs and the IIMs, students enrolled in full-time programmes are clear that they want the full experience, complete with friends and camaraderie.
Spurt in investor participation in markets during pandemic, thanks to technology: NSE Chief
One of the major reasons behind this change can be attributed to improving investor education via enhanced availability of information on digital media and growing awareness among people about newer financial asset classes apart from conventional fixed deposits and other such avenues, he said.
Prof. RT Krishnan takes charge as director of Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
“As a well-regarded faculty member of IIMB and a proven administrator during his term as director of IIM Indore, Prof. RT Krishnan combines academic and administrative excellence. Under his leadership, IIM Bangalore is sure to set impressive standards in innovation and technology,” said Dr. Devi Shetty, chairperson, board of governors, IIM Bangalore.
IIM Board appoints Professor Rishikesha T Krishnan as IIM Bangalore's new director
Professor RT Krishnan said: “It is an extraordinary privilege to lead India’s best management institution, IIM Bangalore, at this most challenging time when there is an opportunity to re-define management education.”
Data protection bill may be tabled in winter session
The committee led by retired Supreme Court Judge BN Srikrishna, which submitted its report along with a draft bill last week, has asserted that an individual owns his or her data.
Consent above everything in new data sharing norms
The need for a strong privacy law has grown acute as India prepares to transition into a digital economy.
Average salary of Rs 18.17 lakh per annum offered to IIM-Indore students
The placement season witnessed participation from more than 200 firms which rolled out offers to 624 students including 443 PGP participants.
IIM-Indore sees a growth of 20% during summer placements
The IIM recently concluded the summer placements for its batch comprising of 543 students that includes 447 PGP and 96 IPM participants.
Top IIM directors welcome passing of IIM bill by the Lok Sabha
Once the Bill passes Rajya Sabha and gets Presidential assent, the IIMs would become institutes of national importance and given the authority to grant degrees.
Swiggy 'dish of the day' at ET Startup Awards
Jury led by Biocon chairman Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw chose nine winners from a shortlist of 40 contenders for The Economic Times Startup Awards 2017.
ET Startup Awards: Jury set to pick the best of startup Inc
They will pick the best from a shortlist of five contenders across eight categories in this third edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards.
VC firm YourNest has three new advisors
Board will offer strategic counsel on investment strategy, governance & leadership development
IIM Indore sees 10% jump in salary offers
Pre-placement offers at Indian Institute of Management, Indore, this year have seen an average 10% increase in salary package over the previous year.
Panel to interview 35 candidates for Executive Directors post in PSBs tomorrow
The interviews would start tomorrow, sources said, adding that each candidate will have to go through three sub-committees of two members each.
Panel to interview 35 candidates for Exe Director post in public sector banks
The interviews would be held between Dec 25-26, sources said, adding that each candidate will have to go through 3 sub-committees of 2 members each.
Government forms 3 panels to select 8 banks' chiefs; interviews on November 14
Govt had decided that each sub-committee will have two members and all candidates will have to go through all these screening panels separately.
Why 'failure' is not a bad word in India Inc any more
Investors are egging first-time entrepreneurs to "fail fast" to discover that one golden egg that will earn all stakeholders a billion in valuation.
5 points for entrepreneurs to remember while choosing a venture capitalist to fund their start-ups
It’s vital for entrepreneurs to be choosy about whom — and under what terms — they accept funds from.
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