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K J Somaiya Institute of Management Earns the Coveted AACSB Accreditation

May 25, 2022: The coveted AACSB accreditation was recently awarded to K J Somaiya Institute of Management, a Constituent Institute of Somaiya Vidyavihar University. The commitment of K J Somaiya Institute of Management to achieving accreditation reflects its commitment not just to its students, alumni network, and larger business community, but also to the higher education industry as a whole. The inclusion of the K J Somaiya Institute of Management in the AACSB network would have a long-term positive impact on their institution, both locally and globally.

"This accreditation reinforces our commitment to quality in all that we do and gives us a strong platform and recognition as we seek to continuously improve our curriculum, teaching, and research in our journey to prepare future leaders in management in an ever changing world," says Samir Somaiya, Chancellor, Somaiya Vidyavihar University.

Since 1916, AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) has been synonymous with the highest standards of excellence, providing quality assurance, business education intelligence, and professional development services to over 1,600 member organisations and over 850 accredited business schools around the world. The organisation informs students, parents, employers, and counsellors about accreditation and how to select a high-quality business degree programme that meets their needs. AACSB accreditation assures that a school is delivering a challenging, relevant education that prepares students for careers in business. AACSB accreditation is held by less than 6% of all schools worldwide that offer bachelor's degree or higher level business programmes.

The accreditation process is a thorough examination that assures business schools are providing the finest possible education. When a school displays the AACSB Accreditation seal, it sends a message to the rest of the world that its graduates and alumni are ready to lead in today's competitive, global business climate. Through active involvement with the business or accounting world and the desire for competent professors who are experts in their profession, AACSB accreditation maintains relevance and currency.

Somaiya Vidyavihar University Appoints Dr Raman Ramachandran As Head Of Management Development Programmes

February 3, 2022: Dr Raman Ramachandran has been named Chairperson of the Management Development Programmes and Professor of Practice at K J Somaiya Institute of Management at Somaiya Vidyavihar University.

Dr Raman will be in charge of the K J Somaiya Institute of Management and other Somaiya Vidyavihar University institutions. He will assist in the creation and implementation of a world-class annual plan for open, online, and customised Management Development Programs (MDP). He'll examine various industries, curate new programmes for appropriate consumers, and promote such programmes using a variety of channels and approaches, such as networking events, digital and social media promotions, and so on.

"I am pleased to join Somaiya Vidyavihar and look forward to bringing my three decades of corporate expertise to management education," stated Dr Raman Ramachandran, Head of MDP, K J Somaiya Institute of Management.

Dr Raman is the former Chairman and Managing Director of BASF, as well as the former Head of BASF's South Asian legal entities. He worked with BASF for 22 years, holding various positions of responsibility in the Asia Pacific and South Asian regions. Raman served on the Asia Pacific Business Board, was Vice-President of CropLife Asia, and chaired the Chemicals and Petrochemicals group of the CII. He just stepped down as PI Industries' MD and CEO, but he remains on the company's board of directors. He also serves on the boards of Calibre Chemicals and Proklean Technologies as a Non-Executive Vice Chairman of the Board.

He earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science from Tamil Nadu University, as well as a Masters in Agricultural Science from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi and a Ph.D. in Agricultural Science from the University of Adelaide.