IIM Sambalpur Delhi Campus Welcomes Second MBA Batch for Working Professionals

IIM Sambalpur inaugurated its second MBA batch for working professionals at its Delhi campus. The class averages 31 years of age and 5.5 years of work experience. Get complete details here

IIM Sambalpur Delhi Campus Welcomes Second MBA Batch for Working Professionals

IIM Sambalpur has inaugurated its second MBA cohort for working professionals at its Delhi Campus located at ISID, Vasant Kunj. This new MBA batch is notable for its diversity and experience, with an average age of 31 years and a dynamic mix of backgrounds: 75 percent male and 25 percent female. On average, these professionals have 5.5 years of work experience and belong to sectors such as Information Technology and Services, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Finance, Consulting, and other diverse industries.

Noteworthy employers among the students include global and national leaders like EY Global Delivery Services, IBM India, Adobe, and Bharti Airtel, highlighting the programme's appeal to top-tier professionals. This MBA programme is designed to provide specialisation in data science and product management as well as innovation and startups, apart from the functional domain.

Prof. Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director, IIM Sambalpur provided an overview of the programme's objectives and said, "Our classrooms are equipped with flipped classroom, including digital boards that convert handwritten notes into PDFs accessible to all students. We employ a flipped classroom model where students engage in experiential learning and solving real-world industrial problems alongside faculty. For instance, our collaboration with ONDC and Flipkart to digitalize the business of Sambalpuri saree weavers has resulted in a remarkable 300-fold increase in their sales within just three months of training."

The Chief Guest, Prof. Nagesh Kumar, Director, the Institute for Studies in Industrial Development (ISID) said, "The story of IIMs spreading across India is remarkable. From five original institutions, we now have IIMs in many tier two cities. Yet Delhi lacked an IIM until Prof Jaiswal's vision brought this to fruition. His entrepreneurial spirit led to the establishment of an IIM Sambalpur’s campus in Delhi, utilizing existing infrastructure for a pioneering executive MBA programme. At ISID, we are honoured to host IIM Sambalpur's Delhi Centre. This partnership marks the beginning of many collaborative ventures."

Prof. Raj Agnihotri, Assistant Dean for Industry Engagement and Professor at Iowa State University - Ivy College of Business, USA, delivered a special address and said, "We believe in the value of business education that equips students with the knowledge to conceptualize, formulate ideas, face resistance, adapt theories and models to real-world situations."

Abhilash Misra, CEO of NSE Academy, addressed the gathering as the Guest of Honor and said, "The world today talks about data, digital FinTech, and cybersecurity. Imagine, 30 years ago, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) was established to create a technology backbone for market access by investors. FinTech is now a buzzword, but it has always been part of our DNA."

The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks from Prof Diwahar Sundar Nadar, IIM Sambalpur. At the outset, the programme was introduced by Prof. Poonam Kumar, Chairperson of MBA for Working Professionals.

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