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Welcome to SP Jain Global Blogs – where the heart of our community comes alive through inspiring stories, industry insights, and first-hand experiences. From expert perspectives to real-life journeys, this is your space to explore, connect, and feel at home in a world of ideas and inspiration.
Isha Gole, GMBA, Class of 2023
Having worked in the supply chain space for 3 years, I wanted to pursue an MBA in the same field, and SP Jain Global’s flagship Global MBA (GMBA) in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management (SCM) ticked all my boxes—in terms of course structure, subjects, duration, and location. Our first semester was the most rigorous, where we got a flavour of all the management subjects, including finance, marketing, operations, and supply chain.
Topics: Alumni Stories
–Parmita Debnath, Global Head – Student Experience & Professional Development (EMBA) Unlike any traditional MBA, which is more for a larger audience, an Executive MBA (EMBA) is a more specialised postgraduate degree customised to fulfil the career advancement needs of working professionals,
Topics: Admissions
Divya Raj, EMBA 2016, Conquers Everest Base Camp
I am someone who loves outdoor adventure. I never miss an opportunity to try something new whenever I can.
Topics: Alumni Stories
Could you share your background, including your education and early career experience?
Growing up in Ludhiana, Punjab, I was surrounded by a community that valued hard work, resilience, and adaptability.
Topics: Global MBA, Student Life & Experiences
With nearly two decades of academic experience and serving as the Area Head of Marketing at SP Jain Global School of Management, I have witnessed a remarkable evolution in business higher education.
Topics: Faculty Speak
What does it take to turn a startup into the largest flexible workspace solutions company in India? Sumit Lakhani, Deputy CEO of Awfis Space Solutions Limited and an SP Jain Global graduate, knows the answer well.
Topics: Alumni Stories
I graduated from Southwest University of Science and Technology and began my career at the Bank of China.
Topics: Alumni Stories
Let me tell you about the time I stood at the foot of the world’s tallest mountain, gazing up at its icy peaks, knowing I had made it. As I stood at Everest Base Camp, proudly displaying our company flag, I couldn’t help but reflect on how far I’ve come—not just in kilometers, but in personal growth.
Topics: Alumni Stories
My journey began in Prayagraj, a small city in Uttar Pradesh, India, well known for its cultural heritage and spirituality. After completing my B.Com Honours from the University of Delhi in 2019, I spent three invaluable years as a Project Executive.
Topics: Alumni Stories
How did your finance and wealth management education at SP Jain Global contribute to your career progression and achievements?
My career in finance began with a solid foundation at SP Jain Global. The program’s emphasis on finance and wealth management gave me essential knowledge.
Topics: Alumni Stories, Faculty Insights
Accelerating the career journey in the fast-paced world has become a huge challenge. But even during uncertain COVID-19 times, our EMBA students have made wise decisions to step back and concretise their business foundations and widen their skills to be relevant in the industry.
Topics: Alumni Stories
A Journey to Marketing Excellence: Insights from a Young Alumnus of the Year Award Winner – Natasha Chandnani, EMBA 2015-2017
Topics: Executive MBA, Alumni Stories
As an MGB student at SP Jain Global, I had the privilege of participating in numerous industry visits as part of our global learning activities. These experiences were a cornerstone of the program, allowing me to gain valuable insights into real-world business operations while excelling in my soft skills.
Topics: Alumni Stories
-Yogesh Rao, GMBA alumnus (Class of 2007-2008)
How did your Global MBA experience at SP Jain Global, specialising in IT, contribute to your journey as a thought leader and Chief Data Scientist?
My GMBA experience pushed me beyond the comfort zone of pure IT, helping me to think more broadly. It provided a comprehensive understanding of the business world through methodologies, frameworks, experienced faculty, and relevant handbooks, offering a 720-degree view of the overall nature of business.
Topics: Alumni Stories
How did your GMBA experience at SP Jain Global, specialising in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, shape your career?
My GMBA experience at SP Jain Global, specialising in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, was pivotal in shaping my career. The twin-city model in Singapore and Dubai provided me with a broad global perspective and refined my skills, immersing me in diverse cultures, economies, and work environments.
Topics: Alumni Stories
In this engaging conversation, we discover Mai Nguyen’s inspiring journey as a Lecturer at a public university in Vietnam an SP Jain Global alumna. Mai shares her experiences and insights from her career and personal development since completing the Master in Global Business (MGB) program.
Topics: Alumni Stories
My journey from a mechanical engineer to a factory manager in the competitive manufacturing world has been continuous growth and learning. With over 18 years of experience in the manufacturing industry and a commendable tenure at Alfanar—it builds efficient energy systems & solutions of the present.
Topics: Executive MBA, Alumni Stories
People all over the world still remember the hardships that they faced during the Covid-19 pandemic. This was the biggest disruption mankind faced in the recent past.
Topics: Thought Leadership
In the increasingly complex and competitive business landscape, compassionate leadership is emerging as a transformative force. Contrary to traditional views that equate compassion with softness or inefficiency, evidence highlights the profound impact of compassion on effective leadership.
Topics: Thought Leadership
Could you tell us a bit about yourself and your journey into Ayurveda?
I am Dr Rekha Radhamony, a 4th generation Ayurvedic doctor based in Kerala and Dubai with an extensive Ayurveda practice with patients across the world. I started Adirekha Ayurveda Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, in 2023, where I lead a team of 8 skilled doctors and 24 nutritionists. Together, we offer holistic health programs both in-person and online to help people manage their health effectively.
Topics: Alumni Stories
Prior to COVID, the global economy was fairly “global”, i.e., countries, markets, customers, and value chains were reasonably interconnected. However, post-COVID, the world is experiencing unprecedented turbulence in the macro business environment showing major trends of deglobalisation. Every company, regardless of size, sector, product/service offering, markets it is present in, is needed to reconsider its business model. Current challenges to overcome for ensuring survival and profitable growth include:
Topics: Thought Leadership
The simple answer is, “We believe in offering innovative solutions.” Our Executive MBA (EMBA) has been built from the ground up for the busy working professional. It is an 18-month part-time business degree that fits around work schedules, with classes on weekends in the evening.
Topics: Careers
In today’s constantly evolving global job market, the essentials of upskilling or reskilling are a must for all professionals to stay relevant and competitive. It is an indispensable need as rapid automation, technological advances, and market shifts continue to reshape all industries, and the skills required to thrive are consistently changing.
Topics: Alumni Stories
From his early interest in data science to his ventures in game development, Joshua Benzon’s Bachelor of Data Science story speaks volumes about his determination and passion for exploration. Join us for a quick chat with Joshua as we discover how he overcame challenges, found guidance, and forged his career path, all while enjoying the bustling campus life at SP Jain Sydney.
Topics: Bachelor of Data Science, Alumni Stories
Embarking on an Executive MBA (EMBA) program is an excellent way for working professionals to accelerate their career progression. Many professionals feel they have reached the pinnacle of success in their specialised area and leverage an Executive MBA degree to broaden their skill set and strategic outlook into leadership roles. Other experienced professionals may already be on a trajectory toward senior management and use the knowledge and skills gained to fast-track their career progress.
Topics: Executive MBA, Admissions
The Executive MBA (EMBA) journey spans 18 months and is known for its rigorous demands. Despite its challenges, it presents a remarkable opportunity for growth and achievement. Setting clear goals and envisioning the ultimate outcome is vital when embarking on this journey. By creating a one-page plan that reflects the purpose and objectives of the EMBA program, you will stay focused and motivated throughout the journey. This roadmap serves as a guiding light, reminding you of your goals and keeping you on track toward success. Embrace this journey with enthusiasm and determination, knowing that each step forward brings you closer to your aspirations.
Topics: Thought Leadership
In a world driven by innovation and fueled by passion, Abhisyant Anasapurapu (BBA 2020) emerges as a beacon of modern entrepreneurship. His journey from a cricket and music lover to the co-founder of MYn, a groundbreaking super app, paints a vivid picture of ambition, perseverance, and the power of transformation.
Topics: BBA, Alumni Stories
Hey there, fellow adventurers and aspiring professionals! My name is Akanksha Sathe, and I am excited to share my journey from academia to the professional world, shaped by my experiences at SP Jain School of Global Management. As you gear up for your career voyage, let me sprinkle some insights, inspiration, and invaluable lessons from my odyssey.
Topics: Master of Global Business, Student Life & Experiences
A commonly asked question these days is, ‘What is machine learning in data science?’
To answer this question, let us first understand what data science is.
Data science is a broad field that encompasses data collection, data processing, data analytics, and data modelling.
Topics: Thought Leadership
I have always been an enthusiastic learner, wanting to explore the world. The zeal to excel in everything I do gave me a consistent academic background.
Topics: Global MBA, Alumni Stories
Why is global business education paramount for advancing your position in the professional arena?
Topics: Master of Global Business, Alumni Stories
Suresh Lalwani (EMBA 2007), Managing Director and the Head of Coverage, Commercial Banking at First Abu Dhabi Bank, has over 22 years of experience and mastery in the banking sector. Having navigated the evolving banking landscape amid rapid technological advancements, Suresh has remained adaptable to ever-changing consumer demands.
Topics: Alumni Stories
-By Arindam Banerjee,
Professor & Assistant Dean, GMBA & MGB
The decision to pursue a Global MBA (GMBA) is a stimulating exercise that has the potential to augment one’s career opportunities and expand one’s understanding of business. Nevertheless, it is essential to consider the financial implications associated with enrolling in a GMBA program.
Topics: Global MBA, Admissions
My doctoral research was about Governance of Project Portfolio Management. At its core, it sought to explore the reasons for governance failures for global multi-million-dollar projects, analyse the impact of this failure on organisations, and more importantly, offer a novel framework to practitioners and contribute towards the body of knowledge.
Topics: DBA, Alumni Stories
In the ever-evolving world of luxury, my journey from the esteemed halls of SP Jain School of Global Management to the pinnacle of opulence at LVMH stands as a testament to the seamless synergy between academic excellence and the demands of luxury leadership.
Topics: Alumni Stories
Azhar Othman (EMBA 2014), the Executive Chairman of Enercon Asia, Group CEO of GENES, and Founder of the GAED Energy Advisory platform, brings a wealth of experience from the power generation, renewables, and smart energy industry. Azhar’s journey, a blend of personal and professional challenges and zeal, is underpinned by a deep-rooted commitment to family and supported by their unwavering love. Moreover, his career has been a testament to the positive transformation sweeping the energy sector, and his vision extends beyond profits, focusing on environmental stewardship.
Topics: Alumni Stories
Bush fires in Australia, Floods in China and India, and heatwaves in the US are all incidents that have occurred during 2023 alone, with one common theme binding them, which is that these are impacting a planet which is getting enveloped by a potential climate catastrophe owing to global warming & climate change.
Topics: Thought Leadership
Knowledge, Network, and Resilience – is my simplistic summary of an MBA in three words.
Gaining knowledge was never just about the assignments, presentations, Student Board Rooms (SBRs), start-up ideas, and deadlines. My time at SP Jain Global was more than just those five things. Before anything had even begun, the only thing I was coming with to the business school was a mindset to learn and expand my horizons. The goal was never to get accolades or excel in academics, but those were just a consequence of my daily recalibration to deliver the best I could in each assignment and each lecture I sat in till the last day of the course.
Topics: Alumni Stories
Graduating with a major in Digital Business Management from the MGB program began a journey that’s now steered me as a Functional Project Consultant at EY India..
Topics: Master of Global Business, Alumni Stories
I was raised in a family of merchant navy captains, and the importance of hard work was always drilled into me, even as a child. Through my education and an earlier career as a merchant navy officer, the importance of being detail-oriented and process-driven was imbibed in me, and I follow it to the day.
Topics: Global MBA, Alumni Stories
Hello, I’m Devashish, a Junior Business Intelligence Analyst at Greenstone Financial Services, and I’m excited to share my journey from student life to my current role. My three-year academic expedition at SP Jain School of Global Management in Sydney, Australia, laid the groundwork for a career fuelled by passion, curiosity, and a commitment to excellence.
Topics: Alumni Stories, BDS
The modern business landscape is ever-fast-evolving, driven by rapid technological advancements and globalisation. For seasoned working professionals aspiring to ascend the corporate ladder, continuing education is more crucial than ever. One such pivotal educational route is the Executive MBA (EMBA). Here’s how an EMBA can be the catalyst in your career trajectory.
Topics: Thought Leadership
Meet Chahak Jain (MGB 2023), an accomplished analyst at Corporate. Curious about how she not only snagged her dream internship but also turned it into a full-time job?
Topics: Alumni Stories
Anil Kumar Misra, the Chief Human Resources Officer at Reliance Retail, recently visited SP Jain School of Global Management’s Dubai campus. His robustness and energy immediately captured our attention, and we listened to his insights with enthusiasm.
Topics: Alumni Stories
Revving up the engine of her career, Aastha Sinha (MGB 2015) has defied societal norms by venturing into the male-dominated world of automobiles.
Armed with a degree from Miranda House, Delhi University, Aastha blazed a trail by joining SP Jain Global’s MGB program in 2014, and from there on, there was no looking back. Her passion for all things automotive led her to the United Arab Emirates, where she kickstarted her professional journey at one of the largest Emirati conglomerates before making a name for herself at renowned brands like the Mazda Retailer Group, the Zanchin Automotive Group, and the BMW Group.
Today, Aastha is a leading expert in the industry, and we had the pleasure of catching up with her to gain insights into the latest industry trends and explore its future. Buckle up and get ready for an exciting ride as we delve into the world of automobiles with Aastha Sinha.
Topics: Alumni Stories
With over 19 years of industry experience, Anuj Bhowmick (DBA intake of 2021) brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Seeking to immerse himself in the intricate operational and strategic business challenges, Anuj pursued SP Jain Global’s Doctor of Business Administration program, which stood out as the perfect fit for his aspirations.
Topics: DBA, Alumni Stories
Embarking on the Global MBA program at SP Jain Global with six years of experience in Sales and Business Development was a decision that unfolded into a transformative journey for me, ultimately leading to a strategic role in digital transformation at Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB).
Topics: Global MBA, Alumni Stories
In my previous role as an engineer in a BD professional’s clothing, my focus encompassed refining business communication, leadership, persuasion, and negotiation skills. But at some point, I realised I wanted more prominent roles in business management.
Topics: Alumni Stories
The education landscape is undergoing a profound transformation thanks to the proliferation of AI assistants. With statistics projecting the presence of 8.4 billion AI assistants by 2024 and the global AI in education market expected to reach $10 billion by 2027 with a 25% CAGR, Artificial Intelligence is becoming an integral part of the educational ecosystem.
Topics: Thought Leadership
Meet Atharva Kamtekar (BBA 2023), who didn’t just graduate but landed a coveted position at ClickUp a year before tossing his cap in the air. Juggling studies and a four-day workweek, Atharva seamlessly danced through the balancing act before waltzing into his full-time role this May. Intrigued? So were we! Join us as we dive into Atharva’s journey—exploring his placement experience, day-to-day adventures, and the secrets behind his successful transition into the professional world.
Topics: Alumni Stories
What’s the topic of discussion? Of course, it is Artificial Intelligence. AI is everywhere to improve people’s lives meaningfully. Whatever problem you are trying to solve, more likely than not, you’ll be one step away from the solution with the correct command and a few clicks.
Topics: Master of Global Business, Alumni Stories
Hailing from the bustling city of Mumbai and nurtured in the rich tapestry of Vadodara, Gujarat, Rahul Joshi, (current designation and details); his path has been profoundly shaped by family and community values. We had the privilege of sitting down with Rahul, a professional whose journey is a testament to the power of determination, lifelong learning, and strategic decision-making.
Topics: Alumni Stories
When I was asked what my journey at SP Jain Global had been like thus far at the end of Year 1, I described it as a rollercoaster. Little did I know that this theme would follow me around for the next three years.
Topics: Alumni Stories
My journey began in Prayagraj, a small city in Uttar Pradesh, India, well known for its cultural heritage and spirituality. After completing my B.Com Honours from the University of Delhi in 2019, I spent three invaluable years as a Project Executive.
Topics: Alumni Stories
Now serving as the Lead of the Workforce Nutrition and Wellness division at Reliance Industries Limited, Subhasree Ray impacts the lives of 2.5 lakh people, driving change at the most molecular level. Subhasree’s compassion and passion for nutrition have been guiding forces throughout her academic and professional journey, which ultimately led her to pursue an Executive MBA at SP Jain Global after completing her PhD. Along the way, she has published in A-list journals, authored G-20 policy briefs, mentored emerging professionals, and contributed chapters to an academic book. Her dedication earned her the ‘Long Service and Medical Excellence Award’ and the ‘Game Changer’ recognition at the MS Excellence Awards 2023-2024, celebrating her transformative contributions to the field. This is her journey.
Topics: Alumni Stories
A UAE-based luminary, Chandrashekhar Barve’s journey personifies excellence in engineering and leadership.
Topics: Alumni Stories
Why did you decide to pursue the Bachelor of Data Science at SP Jain Global? Which aspects of the program stood out the most for you?
SP Jain Global, known for its comprehensive curriculum and methodical approach to a rapidly evolving industry, motivated me to pursue a Bachelor of Data Science at the school. Its curriculum is also designed to give students the fundamental industry expertise and skillset they need to succeed.
Topics: Bachelor of Data Science, Alumni Stories
In 2007, fate led Suet Huay Loh and Shaohong Liang to cross paths, igniting a journey that would forever change their lives. Back then, Suet was in her final year at the Polytechnic, while Shaohong had just completed a year of National Service. A serendipitous introduction by a mutual friend set the wheels in motion, and an inseparable bond began to take shape.
Topics: Alumni Stories
Pursuing SP Jain Global’s MGB program proved to be a transformative experience for Prakhar Jain, equipping him with diverse skills that have proven pivotal in his career progression.
Topics: Master of Global Business, Alumni Stories
Coming from a middle-class family in Dubai, Sneha Elizabeth Samuel took on the responsibility of supporting her family on her shoulders at the age of 17 before her hard work and dedication landed her with Zomato. Finishing her bachelor’s degree alongside work, Sneha discovered her strong entrepreneurial drive and refused to look back since then. She enrolled in SP Jain’s Executive MBA program and set the stage for a transformative journey motivated by her aspirations.
Topics: Executive MBA, Alumni Stories
Ganesh Bhat, the ultimate Mumbaikar at heart, can’t resist a spicy rendezvous with the city’s delectable food! A proud parent of two beautiful children, he currently resides in Australia and is an accomplished professional with an impressive educational background.
Topics: Global MBA, Alumni Stories
Suner Evren, an accomplished professional who started his career in Turkey with Coca-Cola and PwC, chose to enhance his skills through SP Jain Global’s Executive MBA in 2021.
Discover how Suner’s decision to enrol in the EMBA program empowered him to understand the intricacies of business, make informed decisions, adopt a strategic approach to his career, and explore career growth, work-life balance, leadership, and more.
Topics: Executive MBA, Alumni Stories
SP Jain School of Global Management recently hosted highly-anticipated alumni meet, profoundly impacting the current Global Master of Business Administration (GMBA) students. the event was the presence of Harmeet Singh Chopra, a distinguished alumnus who currently holds the position of Sr Director of Supply Chain Product Management at Nike. He graduated from the school about a decade ago and went on to build an impressive career in the supply chain management field.
Topics: Global MBA, Alumni Stories
Before June 2022, a typical day in my life in Kolkata, India, involved me overseeing operations at the family-owned cosmetic manufacturing business and simultaneously juggling my boutique creative agency, The Visual Flair.
Topics: Careers, Global MBA
A multifaceted individual and an adventure enthusiast, Gaurav Dua (EMBA Intake of 2021) thrives on balancing personal well-being and professional success. His transformative journey with SP Jain Global provided him with the tools and knowledge to seamlessly translate customer demands into comprehensive business plans, ensuring the successful delivery of desired outcomes at his workplace.
Topics: Alumni Stories
Mandar Luktuke, an accomplished professional in the Oil & Gas industry, started his academic journey in the halls of an engineering college in India. Now, he proudly holds the distinguished position as Vice President of Gas Processing. With experiences spanning the remote corners of India to the glamorous world of Dubai, Mandar’s career trajectory showcases his determination to grow, persevere, and succeed in the competitive world of Oil & Gas.
Topics: Alumni Stories
Krishna Nellutla, a dynamic professional with a decade of experience, joined SP Jain’s Executive MBA program to stay ahead in the ever-changing business environment and enhance his skills and expertise. Currently, Krishna excels in providing digital payment solutions at a prominent payment-based company.
Topics: Alumni Stories
Dr Jigna Srivastava (GMBA 2007; DBA 2020), the Founder of DT Simplified, has had a remarkable career that has seen her don multiple hats with great success. Born and raised in Mumbai and having extensively travelled around the globe, Jigna hails from a humble Gujarati family full of love and warmth. An engineer by qualification, Jigna is a leading Digital Transformation Strategy Advisor today, creating significant disruptions in the digital space.
In this interview, we delve into her journey, insights, and lessons learnt along the way.
Topics: Global MBA, Alumni Stories
Spandita Patel (MGB intake of 2021), a photography enthusiast and adventure freak, recently converted her internship into a full-time Operation Coordinator position at Yango Delivery. She started her SP Jain journey in 2021 to gain global perspectives and a multi-campus experience. With a comprehensive curriculum, industry connections, and collaborative learning, Spandita developed analytical and problem-solving skills, which proved valuable at her workplace.
What challenges did she encounter during her internship at Yango Delivery? How did the MGB program prepare her to succeed in its dynamic work environment?
Let’s find out over a quick chat.
Topics: Alumni Stories
I primarily wanted to pursue a data science course as it is an amalgamation of all the subjects I enjoy the most.
So, I went for the Bachelor of Data Science program at SP Jain Global. It addresses not only the fundamentals of data science but also a wide range of other ideas that are relevant to the field.
Topics: Bachelor of Data Science, Alumni Stories
Lawyer, MBA, CA, financial crimes investigator, actor, playwright, coach, motivational speaker, soldier, history enthusiast¾there are barely any hats that Hemanshu Parekh (EMBA 2010) doesn't wear. Someone who has probably achieved it all, Hemanshu even holds Singapore's national record for walking the entire circumference of the country in 4.5 days.
Topics: Alumni Stories
Marc Gorospe (EMBA 2020) is the Head of Business Development for Insurance at UB Philippines. He has been in the financial services industry for over 20 years. How did the EMBA program help him escalate his career? We caught up with Marc over a quick chat to find out.
Topics: Alumni Stories
Vinh Huyen Vo (Vi) from Vietnam graduated with SP Jain’s Bachelor of Business Administration in 2022. How did the last four years of her life shape her? We caught up with Vi over a quick chat to find out.
Topics: BBA, Alumni Stories
Nguyen Kieu, aka Alyssa (BBA 2018), from Vietnam reminisces about her incredible journey with SP Jain Global. From adjusting to different countries and making friends to pulling all-nighters for projects and assignment submissions, her SP Jain journey was truly one-of-a-kind. Let’s find out how this experience helped her land highly-coveted internships and job placements at top companies like TESO, Flywire, Publicis Vietnam, and ClickOn.
Topics: Alumni Stories
Today's dynamic business arena demands leaders who are versatile and resilient. How are women leaders bringing diverse skills and perspectives to meet this demand? Building a 360-degree understanding of business, companies with women leaders have often shown a higher growth rate than others, creating more job satisfaction, organisational work, and meaningful work among employees.
So, how does SP Jain help create women leaders who guide global businesses to a better future? We caught up with a few women leaders who pursued their leadership goals with the SP Jain Executive MBA.
Topics: Alumni Stories
“Gone are the days when all of us had to sit through the commercials on TV. Today, the challenge for advertisers is to be present and helpful across the various digital touchpoints for the consumer. They must think omnichannel as consumers switch between apps and prefer online to in-store.
Advertisers need to have the correct measurement strategy in place to understand what is working. All these, while also thinking about what is the best for the consumer.”
Topics: Alumni Stories
Marc Gorospe, Head of Business (Insurtech) at UBX, recently completed his Executive MBA (Online) journey at SP Jain. How did the program help him in his professional life? We caught up with Marc over a quick chat to find out.
Topics: EMBA, Alumni Stories
Shameer Thaha (GMBA – IT 2009) is the Global Chief Strategy Officer of Accubits, an award-winning global leader in digital transformation focused on emerging technologies. He is an advisor at the Global Skill Development Council and selectively advises high potential companies with their digital transformation initiatives and, blockchain & AI implementations.
Topics: Alumni Stories
Dr Thomas OH took a rather unusual journey in his studies and career. After spending 15 years from the conferring of his doctoral degree in immunology to post-doctoral virology research in Australia, Thomas left academia in 2017 and took up the role as a Medical Affair professional for a German-based healthcare company here in Singapore.
As someone with a strong scientific background, what led Dr. Thomas to take up a global education in business? How does he benefit from the SP Jain Executive MBA? Let’s find out.
Q. How has the SP Jain EMBA experience been for you so far?
Invigorating! The EMBA experience has been great and exactly what I had expected from a postgraduate business degree.
Q. You are a Scientist by profession and hence, are a ‘non-traditional’ candidate for an MBA. Why did you decide to pursue this degree?
I am challenging the paradigm, aren’t I? I see no reason why a science background would stop someone from pursuing an EMBA. This hunger for additional commercial skills is pushing me forward. I am specialised in Medical & Scientific Affairs, a role that bridges the gap between industry and healthcare. However, my commercial skills and understanding are things that I lack as I venture deeper into the role where business acumen becomes increasingly essential. For me, an MBA is a perfect degree to complement my scientific expertise, helping me become the complete package.
Q. How was your admission experience at SP Jain like? How do you think your profile stood out from the rest?
The Admission process was well-coordinated, and it was a smooth sail, given the support from various teams. I think my profile stood out because I have a doctorate in science which is not a common sight for an EMBA program - I would like to believe that this made me stand out as an interesting classmate.
Q. How is SP Jain helping you excel in your MBA despite being from a non-traditional background?
The important resources at SP Jain for me would be the faculty and my peers. Good faculty can absolutely make a big difference in knowledge transfer and its application in the real world. The quality of my cohort has also supported me in this journey.
Q. You are currently studying in a classroom with professionals from different industries and career levels. How is this diversity helping your learning experience?
The diversity seen in my classroom helps to make learning very interesting. It opens my eyes to other industries I have no previous exposure to, and their views and comments are valuable to class learning.
Q. What do you plan to do after graduation? How is your time at SP Jain helping you build the skills to achieve your goals?
My EMBA was kindly sponsored by my company (Schulke & Mayr), so I am eager to contribute back to them. Using my credentials from my Executive MBA and together with my scientific expertise, I believe that I am in an excellent position to lead high-impact medical and scientific affairs initiatives in the Asia Pacific region (or globally). This will help us achieve higher goals and live up to our motto, “To protect lives world-wide”.
Topics: Alumni Stories
Introduction
Dr Sai Hrushikesh Reddy Yadam joined SP Jain Global’s Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program in 2018. In the years that followed, not only did he excel in his academic pursuits, but he also transformed his career trajectory. Let’s find out more about Dr Yadam’s DBA journey.
Topics: DBA, Alumni Stories
Rajat Chandra Mathur, SP Jain’s GMBA alumnus, has always believed in the process of transition. Awarded the President’s Award for Global Excellence, he was part of the Dean’s List for all three trimesters and was also the President of the Placement Committee at SP Jain. His exceptional capabilities landed him an on-campus recruitment in PwC India.
Describing his professional journey from a team player to a leader, he shared some insights of how SP Jain's GMBA program helped to shape his career and impact his future goals. Let's learn more about his journey.
Currently, I work as a Senior Associate at PwC India, as part of the Advisory line of service in the GovTech space. I am proud to be part of prestigious projects serving the nation and solving important problems. In my opinion, I have always kept calm in pressure situations breaking the problem into smaller tasks. Having faith in oneself and trusting your team has helped me in playing the role of a team player and a future leader.
With over 3 years of work experience, I was looking for a premier institute that will provide me with global exposure, an opportunity to learn not only from the faculty but also from peers and enable me to enter the next phase of my career. A couple of my friends had already pursued their postgraduate studies at SP Jain, and they were the ones who introduced me to the GMBA program – the curriculum and program structure aligned perfectly with my expectations.
Having a diverse cohort enables you to understand people from different parts of the globe, their thought processes, cultures, and work environments. I believe SP Jain has a unique balance with its tri-city program for its students to imbibe the business culture of that region as well as to interact with people from different sections of the world. This helps in improving communication, exercising empathy towards others and a sense of acceptance of different perceptions.
Life after SP Jain has helped me become confident as a person, enhanced my people skills and allowed me to work effectively towards life holistically. I was nervous during the initial phase of my MBA journey, but taking one step at a time helped me live in the present and face every challenge head-on. Currently working in the GovTech space makes me feel proud and happy to contribute to building this great nation.
I have always believed in the process of transition. To become a leader, it is very important to be a team player. SP Jain provided me with an opportunity to work with wonderful people in my cohort and being around such talented minds helped me shape my personality. The faculties who addressed us ensured we emerge as responsible individuals and not as mere students graduating with an MBA degree. The Global Learning activities, Industry Interface Projects, Student Board Room assignments and the various committees formed provide a platform for the students to work together and emerge as leaders. This allowed my cohort and me to expand our horizons and emerge as global leaders of the future.
What advice would you want to give students who want to take up a similar career path as yours? How can they make the best of their SP Jain journey so they are equipped for this career?
There are no shortcuts to success. Students should strive for excellence, participate in all activities, should have the ability to listen, enhance their skills and empathise with each other. Being positive is the most important factor in one’s overall development. If the student can keep a positive mind-set and come up with solutions, they will grow as individuals and succeed in their plans.
Topics: Alumni Stories
Meet Dr Nicolas Hamelin, SP Jain’s Associate Professor of Marketing and the Neuroscience Lab Director at our Sydney campus. With over 10 years of professional corporate experience, Dr Hamelin holds two doctoral degrees – a PhD in Laser Physics from Sussex University and a PhD in Business from East London University.
He completed his MSc in Environmental Management from Ulster University in UK and MSc/Magistere in Physics from the University of Grenoble in France. Early on, he completed his TV News Reporter Diploma from INA, France and began his professional career as a television journalist.
So what does life look like for Dr Nicolas Hamelin, inside and outside the SPJ classroom? We caught up with him over a quick interview to find out.
Q. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
Dr Hamelin: I enjoy Skying, Paragliding, Filming, and Tennis.
Q. What sort of morning routine do you have to get jazzed for class?
Dr Hamelin: I check the news about updates in the field.
Q. Could you tell us a fun fact about you? What would students be surprised to find out about you?
Dr Hamelin: I am an ex-television journalist and photojournalist, covering social issues in conflict zones (Filming child soldiers in Uganda, for example).
Q. If you could pass on any wisdom to your students, what would you share?
Dr Hamelin: Don't cut corners - a diploma means nothing if you have no knowledge to back it up. Respect the planet, we only have one. Don’t let people buy your soul, do not drop your moral compass for a few dollars. Choose freedom and dignity over comfort.
Q. Is there a quote or saying that you live your life by?
Dr Hamelin: When someone needs help, help. This quote by Enrich Fromm inspires me: ‘Our goal should be to be much, not to have much.’
Q. Your favourite book or movie?
Dr Hamelin: My favourite movie would be ‘Captain Fantastic’ – it is a movie about freedom in the useless world of consumption. My favourite book is ‘1984’ by George Orwell.
Topics: Faculty Speak
After earning a degree in pharmacy and starting a career with a leading pharmaceutical chain, Nabeel Rahman (EMBA 2020) soon realised that this might not be his true calling. Within a few months, Nabeel decided to make a change in his life and move into a field that interested him immensely – Supply Chain. 6 years and several promotions down, Nabeel is currently a Supply Chain Manager with the Abu Dhabi Medical Devices Company – Madeco.
Topics: SP Jain Alumni, SP Jain EMBA
Neha Sharma (MGLuxM 2018) is a travel expert who is currently working with Karnataka State
Tourism as a Digital Consultant, Influencer, and Web Content Manager – a job that she thoroughly enjoys. Apart from this, she is also the founder of FeetBeyondRoads, a platform to help all aspiring travellers who wish to explore the world.
Topics: SP Jain School of Global Management, SP Jain's Luxury Management Program
What happens when your plans for a celebration go awry due to an unprecedented crisis? Do you cancel the plans you had carefully worked on, or do you take the celebrations up a notch by making it a grand virtual fiesta with excited participants from around the world? The SPJ Alumni Relations Team opted for the latter and recently organised the SPJ Alumni Fiesta 2020 – a dynamic cultural event that showcased the diverse talents of the global SPJ alumni community.
Topics: Alumni, SP Jain School of Global Management, Articles, Community, Alumni Stories
Born and raised in a business family in the financial capital of India, Niket Mehta (Global MBA Class of 2020) was always familiar with the daily hassles of running a business. At a very young age, Niket was inspired by his father’s business skills and developed an inclination towards learning core business ethics.
Topics: Alumni Stories
As the coronavirus outbreak continues to create a global economic slowdown, students hoping to start their MBA journey this year face a lot of uncertainty. Is an MBA degree worth the investment right now? What benefits will one get from pursuing a global business degree now while the world around us tries to overcome the pandemic? We spoke to a few of our Executive MBA students from recent intakes to understand why they believe that a part-time MBA was the best investment for them this year. Here’s what they had to say about their reasons for doing an MBA in 2020.
Topics: MBA, Admissions
It was a big surprise for me when my name was called by our beloved Dean, Dr. Balakrishna Grandhi, for winning the Global Achievement Award during our Virtual Graduation Ceremony 2020. I knew beforehand that I was part of the Dean’s List from the Consulting Management stream, but the Global Achievement Award was an unexpected and thoroughly pleasant surprise!
Topics: Alumni, Careers, SP Jain School of Global Management, Global MBA, Articles, Student Life & Experiences, Community, Alumni Stories
Prabhjot Kaur and Harshit Sharma (Executive MBA Class of 2020) are a happily married couple based in Singapore who are currently working in Data Governance and Operations, respectively. Before moving to Singapore and starting their SP Jain journey together, they had completed their engineering degrees from reputed colleges in India and attained 6+ years of work experience in the industry.
Topics: Executive MBA, Alumni Stories
So in these past 2 weeks, I decided to take up a new challenge! And to my surprise, our team won the runner’s up position at the Innovation Think Tank (IIT) by Siemens Healthineers led by Prof. Sultan Haider.
Topics: Dubai Campus, Student Life & Experiences
Creativity is contagious and that holds true for Mahesh Punjabi, our Global FMB alumnus, and a leading luxury interior designer from Mumbai. Coming from a business family, Mahesh was bit by the design bug and soon ventured out of his father’s business to make a mark of his own with Mahesh Punjabi Associates (MPA) Mumbai.
Topics: Student Life & Experiences
At SP Jain, we believe that the skills you gain in your classroom are of little value unless you know how to apply them in the real world. Internships and live industry projects not only enhance classroom learning, but also allow students to test out their interests and develop long-term career plans. This is one of the main reasons why all the students of SP Jain’s Master of Global Luxury Management (MGLuxM) take up a mandatory 2-month internship or live project towards the end of their program, graduating with in-depth knowledge and expertise about the luxury industry.
Topics: Careers, Luxury Management, Thought Leadership
Karan Mehta, a member of the early Global MBA cohorts at SP Jain Global, went on an exciting professional journey. Starting as a management trainee, he climbed the ladder step by step to become a CEO at Easybuy, Landmark Group, a feat he accomplished before turning 40. Besides endorsing constant, incremental improvement and nurturing a workplace ethos, Karan orchestrates his troops through a dynamic corporate landscape.
Topics: Global MBA, Alumni Stories
As the prelude to my series (Who Are You Post Covid-19 ? Rama Or Ravana : Winner Or Warrior) of 7 articles (1 -7 starting with Retrospective History) mentioned earlier, let us start to look at some of the great management frameworks followed globally that definitely need Re-think & Re-set considering the ongoing uncertain times & far more challenging times to come ahead for future generations.
Topics: Thought Leadership
Are we all moving towards a new way of life with COVID19? The answer is a big YES. So, what?
Industry Interface Projects offer practical learning experiences to our students and this helps them translate abstract knowledge into practice. To help students gain the best real-life industry experience, the scope and deliverables of the projects are finalized in consultation with SP Jain’s corporate partners. These are strategy-focused projects where our students work as consultants on real-life challenges faced by companies and recommend business strategies by synthesizing the program learning outcomes.
Topics: Student Life & Experiences
I started my career as an animator back in 2012. But after spending 2 years in the VFX industry, I realised that this is not what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. Luckily, I was able to find a few job opportunities that put me on an interesting career path – product management. I know what you might be thinking. Is product management as interesting as I am portraying it to be? Honestly, it is!
Topics: Executive MBA, Student Life & Experiences
Over the last few months, medical authorities around the world have warned us that people with low immunity and underlying diseases are more vulnerable to the novel coronavirus. But there are a few other conditions that are even more powerful indicators of who will survive the pandemic that most authorities have failed to highlight – the social and economic conditions of those affected.
Back when I started my career in the Life Insurance industry as a 20-year-old, I did not realise that I would be able to grow so much in just over half a decade even without a formal business degree. 6 years and 5 promotions later, I was heading a team of 20 Managers across 3 states, and realised that I might just have what it takes. A few years later, after a lot of morning classes, weekend preparations and with the help of some amazing faculty and administration, I managed to complete my Bachelor of Legislative Law (LLB) as well. This was going to be my entry ticket to the career of my dreams. My journey had just started.
Topics: Alumni Stories
Luxury brands are all about their heritage, quality craftsmanship, finesse and most importantly possess an air of exclusivity. For decades now these brands have thrived on their prestige and have been extra conscious of the fact that their narrative and storytelling is controlled and guided by them, especially when it comes to marketing. So how is that this scenario has taken a complete U-turn? And why are these brands now consciously entering into this new age of influencer marketing?
Topics: Luxury Management, Thought Leadership, Articles
“A question that sometimes drives me hazy: am I or are the others crazy?” – Sir Albert Einstein
Topics: Articles, Student Life & Experiences, Community
The pursuit of higher education is a shared goal between this dynamic father-daughter duo. Rakesh KP is an SP Jain Executive MBA (EMBA) alumnus from the Class of 2009 and his daughter, Anushka Rakesh, enrolled in SP Jain’s tri-city Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in 2018. We are honoured to have had two generations of the same family studying with us and becoming a part of our global community. We reached out to Rakesh and Anushka to learn about their SP Jain experiences and how it has helped shape their lives.
Topics: Admissions, Articles, Community
As quarantines, lockdowns and social distancing become the norm for all of us around the world, people have started getting uneasy, and pretty quickly at that!
Topics: Articles, Student Life & Experiences
As the world unites to combat COVID-19 (coronavirus), many schools and universities have moved their teaching online to ensure safety and continue the learning process. How have students adapted to the shift from face-to-face classes on campus to virtual classrooms? We spoke to our students to understand their experience and asked them to share some useful tips for the student community:
Topics: Alumni Stories
Quality leadership, engagement and culture are at the heart of SP Jain School of Global Management. I write this as it all started with a simple email from our President, Nitish Jain, triggered by a conversation with our Global Director (Counseling & Coaching Center) based in Dubai, Bijal Oza, on how we should use this lockdown period amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic for doing good things like building immunity, learning something or looking after elderly people.
Topics: Sydney Campus, Singapore Campus, Mumbai Campus, Dubai Campus, Articles, Community
When I first thought of investing in myself by pursuing an MBA, I was dreading the idea of getting back to school and preparing for exams. Once I mentally prepared myself for that, the next hurdle was finding a program that was friendly for full-time professionals and flexible enough to fit my busy schedule. SP Jain’s highly flexible weekend Executive MBA was a perfect fit for me.
Topics: Alumni Stories
“I am a mother, I have a hole in my CV, I will never get a job.” I have heard this statement so many times in my life, and honestly, I could not disagree with it more. Today, I am sharing an extraordinary story that teaches a lot on how to handle this highly common situation that even you might be facing currently.
Topics: Thought Leadership
Born and raised in Dehradun, a charming town near the Himalayan foothills, Mohit Sabharwal (Executive MBA – Class of 2019) had a drive to excel right from his childhood. He was ranked #2 across Dehradun for his Mathematics Class 12 ISC Board paper, and after being selected by a shipping company, was ranked #1 in his pre-sea training institute. Soon after his shore training, Mohit started his career and sailed onboard Oil Tankers. Considering his track record, it came as no surprise to anyone when he went from the role of a Deck Cadet (Trainee) to becoming the youngest Captain on a VLCC (Very Large Crude Carrier) in just over a decade.
Topics: Executive MBA, Alumni Stories
Mohit Deshpande (Master of Global Business, Class of 2019) was 18 years old when he represented India at the Global Youth Leadership Council in Washington DC and the United Nations Headquarters in New York. It was a surprise to many when, despite being the youngest member in attendance, he was chosen to preside over the conference from over 350 students representing 55 countries. However, for those who were familiar with Mohit and his achievements, it was evident that this was no stroke of luck.
Topics: Master of Global Business, Alumni Stories
Just before the break of dawn on a crisp autumn morning, while the rest of the world was still adding another blanket to their cosy beds, Poland had experienced something that would change the future of humankind forever. The German army under Adolf Hitler had invaded the country, plunging the world into a six-year-long war that would claim the lives of tens of millions of people. The World War 2 had officially begun.
Topics: Articles, Big Data & Visual Analytics, Disruptive Technologies
When Saumya Gupta turned down her first ever job offer from a leading consulting firm, little did she know that this would end up being one of the most important decisions she’d made in her life.
Topics: Global MBA, Alumni Stories
It’s never easy being a parent trying to juggle your work and family commitments and fit everything into the limited time available to you. Add an MBA to the mix, and it seems almost (if not completely) impossible.
Topics: Careers, Executive MBA, Articles
From being a foot soldier in Sales, going door to door selling hair products, to the glitz and glamour of making advertisements and running marketing campaigns; from the volume-driven markets of Asia and the Middle East to the value-driven economies of the Nordics – life has been full of interesting lessons and challenges.
Topics: Global MBA, Alumni Stories
Over the past decade, the business environment of organisations around the globe has been changing at a pace that has never been seen before. How well are the world’s top universities adapting to this change, i.e., helping the organisations cope better?
Topics: Faculty, Thought Leadership, Articles
MBA: Major – Contemporary Marketing Management | Minor – Running
Topics: Sydney Campus, Singapore Campus, Global Learning at SP Jain, Dubai Campus, SP Jain School of Global Management, Articles, Student Life & Experiences, Community
Ritansh Jain, hailing from Rajasthan, had completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical from MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru. He wanted to pursue his postgraduate studies in the field of luxury and chose SP Jain School of Global Management and MIP Politecnico di Milano’s Master in Global Luxury Goods and Services Management program (Class of 2018). He now has an exciting role as a Luxury and Fashion PR Executive at Amigos Communications, a media and news company, in Mumbai. We caught up with Ritansh to learn how the program helped him develop the skills essential for his dynamic work.
Topics: Alumni, Careers, Luxury Management, Community, Alumni Stories
Eva Bhairavia, our student of the Master in Global Luxury Goods and Services Management program (Class of 2018), is the founder of Coccolare, one of the first luxury nail studios in Ahmedabad, India. She believes in using the best products to offer her clients an exclusive experience. How did SP Jain and MIP Politecnico di Milano’s luxury management program help her in her entrepreneurial journey? We catch up with Eva to know about her experience, her venture and more!
Topics: Alumni, Luxury Management, Leadership & Entrepreneurship, Community, Alumni Stories
When both Vanity Fair and Vogue feature a brand among the world’s best, there’s not much left to the imagination about its success, right? Mysore Saree Udyog (MSU) might be a household name in southern India today, but during the brand’s launch back in 1932, my family had started it with the intention of manufacturing and supplying real gold threads, commonly known as Zari. Over the past 9 decades since its launch, we slowly expanded MSU into the manufacture and retail of authentic silk yarn and fabric, and the success of the brand today speaks for itself.
Topics: Alumni, Luxury Management, Leadership & Entrepreneurship, Community, Alumni Stories
My entrepreneurial journey started around 8 years ago when I came to Singapore along with the other co-founders of our company to start Comm-IT Consultancy Services – an IT consulting firm. It was around the same time that I got accepted into the SP Jain Executive MBA program, and I could immediately see a difference in how I handled business. I used to apply the learnings from my class directly to the company operations, and we were soon able to expand our start-up to the other parts of ASEAN. One of the most important learnings from my MBA journey was that what matters is not what you think, but what your customers think. Design thinking may seem like a recent buzzword to many – but what people often do not know is that all successful businesses have been applying this concept forever.
Topics: Alumni, Careers, Executive MBA, Alumni Stories, Disruptive Technologies
A career at sea is not for the meek. A majority of global trades happen across the oceans, demanding that the seafarers often brave their lives in order to achieve their targeted goals and serve the public. How could they be rewarded for these efforts? This is what serial entrepreneur Saurish Nandi (Executive MBA Class of 2012) wanted to address when he co-founded SeaMiles in late 2018. We caught up with Saurish to know more about the venture.
Topics: Alumni, Executive MBA, SP Jain School of Global Management, Leadership & Entrepreneurship, Community, Alumni Stories
This article is a short summary of a capstone research project, “Analysis of the factors affecting engagement rate in the fashion industry”, prepared by Maniza Jalal, a Master of Global Business student at the SP Jain School of Global Management. For detailed insights, statistics and development of the project findings, she can be contacted at maniza.ms18eb006@spjain.org.
Topics: Research & Case Studies
After completing his engineering degree in IT, Siddharth Vishwanath (GMBA’09) started his career by working in the IT services industry for 2 years before he decided to join SP Jain to pursue the Global MBA program. “When I started my GMBA, I was very new in the industry, and quite naïve. So, it was no surprise that the first few days in the program were overwhelming, to say the least. The power-packed curriculum, meeting new people, travelling to new places, trying new cuisines – it was a completely new territory for me,” says Siddharth.
Topics: Global MBA, Alumni Stories
A commerce graduate from Bangalore’s Christ University, Rishab Bhansali had done a couple of internships and spent a few years working with his family’s business before enrolling for SP Jain’s Master of Global Business (MGB) program in 2018. He recently started working as the Head of Marketing at Mana Projects Pvt Ltd, a real estate firm in Bangalore. We caught up with him to find out more.
Topics: Alumni, Careers, Master of Global Business, SP Jain MBA, Community, Alumni Stories
Global MBA 2014 graduate Sourabh Joshi was always drawn to the world of start-ups. But it wasn’t until he got an opportunity to build a digital logistics platform at FarEye that he discovered his true potential. Not only was he a part of the business and strategy team working with the founders, but he also got an opportunity to manage different functions like business development, sales, account management, and pre-sales.
Topics: Alumni, Careers, SP Jain School of Global Management, Alumni Stories, Supply Chain & Logistics
Who says that business and pleasure shouldn’t be mixed? Master of Global Business (MGB) graduates Anshul Khandelwal and Natasha Mehta Khandelwal found their soulmates in each other before realising that there’s nobody else they’d rather start their venture with. Today, they are the co-founders of Namaste India, a cloud kitchen set out to spread more smiles every day. We caught up with Anshul to learn more.
Topics: Alumni, Careers, Leadership & Entrepreneurship, Community, Alumni Stories
Get the salary bump you want and deserve! Everybody loves a good paycheck and knows how critical it is to negotiate well when they receive a job offer. When that offer comes, however, we worry about appearing too greedy and whether the offer will stand on asking for a higher salary, making us shy away from a good salary negotiation. According to Jobvite, a recruitment firm, 71% of people do not negotiate their salaries, leaving money on the table. Here are some tips that I have learnt to implement from experience while negotiating a job offer.
As part of our Global Learning and Global Immersion Project, we interacted with Mr Suvo Sarkar – SEVP and Ground Head, Retail Banking and Wealth Management, Emirates NBD. Mr Sarkar took us through the amazing journey of how under his guidance, Emirates NBD became the first bank in the UAE to turn digital and paperless.
Topics: Master of Global Business, Student Life & Experiences
Our Masters in Global Luxury Management students – Rhea Kumar, Ragith Nair, Saloni Verma and Sejal Doshi – visited the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany as part of their international study tour. Read as they share their experience of taking in the history of an iconic luxury automobile brand.
Topics: Global Learning at SP Jain, Student Life & Experiences
Letting extinction develop into a trend is not the change this planet can’t afford. Future generations can continue to thrive only if we can preserve resources. As research intensifies, scientists around the globe from diverse streams such as chemistry and astronomy have been stressing on the fact that carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere have surged by the burning of fossil fuel and other greenhouse gases have been warming the earth at an alarming rate. (Sumner, 2016)
Topics: Innovation at SP Jain, Dubai Campus, Articles
Thinking of starting your own business? With emerging technologies revolutionising the current economy, we are seeing a notable shift in the trends that transmute the sphere of business. What are the top 4 business trends we have seen this year, and how can you benefit from them? Let’s take a look!
Topics: SP Jain School of Global Management, Articles, Disruptive Technologies
Dubai is one of the most visited destinations in the world with many attractions such as the world’s tallest tower and the uber exuberant luxury on display. The city is the centre of trade and commerce in the Middle East and is home to over 20,000 international companies, including offices of 124 of the Fortune 500 companies. Dubai’s economic performance is improving year after year due to their innovative business strategies. It’s no surprise that Dubai has exponentially transformed itself to a leading trade and tourist hub over the years.
Topics: Master of Global Business, Student Life & Experiences
Rashvi Tulsyan was born and raised in the city of Ahmedabad in India, a place well known for its diverse culture. A Chartered Accountant, Rashvi graduated SP Jain’s Master of Global Business in early 2019 with a specialisation in Global Finance and got placed as a Deputy Manager at Adani Group. She shares her experience –
Topics: Careers, Master of Global Business, Student Life & Experiences
With classes, seminars, tutorials, exams, social life and more, SP Jain students have quite a lot on their plate. So, why would you want to add something more onto your list by joining or starting a student club/organization? Well, you would do so simply because it makes you a well-rounded individual — one who’s ready to take on their future career!
Topics: Student Life & Experiences
Everything that defines our daily existence has the indelible marks of marketing on it. Right from marketing ourselves to our prospective employers to presenting the best version of ourselves on our social media portals. Learning to think and operate like a marketer is becoming increasingly important, especially in the times we live in, where everything we do will shape and determine our personal brand. It is no wonder then, that Marketing is often the most sought-after field today – it is, after all, what makes us human.
Topics: Alumni Stories
A finance graduate from Delhi University, Raveesh Jasuja (GMBA 2019) worked for over 7 years in multiple roles, before deciding to pursue his Global MBA from SP Jain and expand his expertise into the operations industry. After 12 months of strenuous diligence in Dubai, Singapore & Sydney, Raveesh was recently placed at Genpact – one of the world’s largest professional services firms. We caught up with him to find out more.
Topics: Careers, Global MBA, Admissions, Supply Chain & Logistics
An engineer at heart, I truly believe that management is at the core of growth – the knowledge of engineering can only be nurtured with the skill of management. When I decided to pursue my postgraduate degree at SP Jain, I chose Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management (GLSCM) even though I had absolutely no experience in the industry – this is a field that had always piqued my interest. Today, I can proudly say that I don’t regret my decision even a bit.
Topics: Master of Global Business, Alumni Stories
People often ask me why I decided to pursue an MBA in Marketing. I am a graduate in law, and while I had studied marketing in a correspondence course before, I always wanted to pursue my master’s degree in a dynamic and competitive environment. When I came across the Master of Global Business (MGB) program at SP Jain, I realised this is what I needed. There was quite some potential in the combination of law and marketing, and when I got accepted into SP Jain, I couldn’t miss the opportunity!
Topics: Alumni Stories
Parmita Debnath, Manager – Strategic Projects (Academic and Professional Development – Executive MBA) and Manager – Quality Assurance (Dubai Campus) at SP Jain School of Global Management, shares her experience of being a part of the District Toastmasters Annual Conference (DTAC 2019) in Dubai.
Topics: Executive MBA, Toastmasters, Articles, Student Life & Experiences
Parmita Debnath, Manager – Strategic Projects (Academic and Professional Development – Executive MBA) and Manager – Quality Assurance (Dubai Campus) at SP Jain School of Global Management, shares her experience of attending the CX Day Conference: Digital Wisdom for Smarter Marketing in Dubai.
Topics: Dubai Campus, Articles, Community, Disruptive Technologies
After completing her Global MBA at SP Jain, Rubi Solanki first interned with Coca-Cola and then got placed at Cogoport. How did these experiences shape her? Rubi shares.
Topics: Alumni, Careers, Global MBA, Admissions
As a budding retail strategy planner, the Retail Summit was exactly the place I wanted to be at! Meeting and greeting CEOs of renowned companies, gaining knowledge about the current global market scenarios and innovative business ideas gave me an insight about what the biggest companies in the world are thriving to achieve and what our focus, as young entrepreneurs, should be!
Topics: Dubai Campus, Marketing, Thought Leadership, Student Life & Experiences, Disruptive Technologies
A lot has already been said about Blockchain, the technology at the heart of bitcoin, and its potential to transform the world. The most cutting-edge technology today, blockchain has already attracted high attention, and is rumored to be bigger than even the internet.
Topics: Alumni, SP Jain School of Global Management, Thought Leadership, Articles, Disruptive Technologies
During my time in Singapore, I wanted to take part in the marathon there. Unfortunately, I couldn’t because we had an exam scheduled the day after the marathon. I happened to once tell one of our professors, Dr. William Thomson, about my interest in running and how I was thinking of running a marathon. He told me how I should consider running the Sydney marathon since it was scheduled to take place while I was in Sydney and there were no exams scheduled close to the date of the marathon.
Topics: Student Life & Experiences
We caught up with Dheepak Rajoo (Fintech Program – Intake of 2017) to get him to share his experience at SP Jain with us. He also shared some really interesting insights on the Fintech industry. Read on to know more about Dheepak’s story.
Topics: Alumni Stories
Ever since the 2016 presidential elections in the USA, the role of social media in influencing voter choices has become a hot topic across the globe. The recently released Mueller Report clearly holds Russia responsible for manipulating US voters through the extensive use of social media, like Facebook and Google, thereby ensuring the victory of Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton, who was the frontrunner in the race.
Topics: Faculty, Thought Leadership
Landing a good job in a field of your interest & expertise is just the boost needed to see your career advance. Career progression was one of the most important reasons why I enrolled for the SP Jain EMBA program. Imagine my excitement when I was offered the position of a Supply Chain Manager at De United Foods Industries Limited in Accra, Ghana!
Topics: Alumni, Careers, Executive MBA, Success Stories, Articles, Alumni Stories
A few weeks ago, I attended the first ever Retail Summit in the Middle East at Atlantis – The Palm, Dubai. The summit brought together over 900 senior global retail professionals from different parts of the world.
Topics: Student Life & Experiences
The Master in Global Luxury Management (MGLuxM) program was one of the most enriching experiences I’ve ever had. It gave me an opportunity to study at SP Jain and MIP, two of the world’s leading colleges who came together to provide us with an incredible learning experience. The program helped me understand how adaptive and ever-changing the luxury industry is, with first-hand exposure to both the local and global luxury markets.
Topics: Alumni, Luxury Management, Alumni Stories
1) You can’t achieve results by being comfortable
Embracing discomfort is the first step to achieving the ‘not so usual’ results. Nothing meaningful was ever achieved by being comfortable. Trekking at 60-degree slopes on the mountains tirelessly requires determination, continuous focus on the summit, and motivation.
Topics: Alumni, SP Jain School of Global Management, Articles, Alumni Stories
My personal experience with SP Jain’s luxury management program was one of a kind. The course is beautifully designed – while regular class attendance and participation helped me prepare well for assignments and examinations, our professors went out of their way to guide us even outside the classrooms. We had numerous international faculty who helped us gain niche expertise. Their tie-ups with local agencies also helped us a lot – right from finding accommodation to the Visa verification interviews. The made the cumbersome process of moving to a new country completely hassle-free.
Topics: Alumni, Luxury Management, Success Stories, Alumni Stories
Leading a profitable service unit in the heart of Mumbai city, visiting the biggest boardrooms of the city, I was living the dream of the ad world.
Topics: Global MBA, Alumni Stories
Studying abroad is an amazing opportunity for anyone who has the chance. Whether it be a 6-week summer program or a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate program, the experiences you have stay with you for life. Looking back now, I have enjoyed the thrills of living overseas as an Indian.
Topics: Global MBA, Student Life & Experiences
Himanshu Rawat (Big Data & Visual Analytics Program – Class of 2018) recently aced his interviews with Fractal Analytics – India’s 2nd largest analytics firm. What is Himanshu’s success story? We catch up with him to find out.
Topics: Alumni Stories
Adil Ali (Big Data & Visual Analytics Program – Class of 2018) recently aced his interviews with Tarnea Technology Solutions – a B2B Transaction and Data Analytics company and one of Microsoft’s chosen accelerators. Tarnea was selected into Microsoft’s Accelerator program from amongst over 2,000 startups across the world in 2016. What is Adil’s success story? We catch up with him to find out.
Topics: Alumni Stories
It gives me immense pleasure to receive this opportunity and express my heartiest gratitude to the entire team of SP Jain School of Global Management (Mumbai) and MIP Politecnico di Milano Graduate School of Business (Milan) for giving us this wonderful experience during our Master in Global Luxury Goods and Services Management (MGLuxM) program.
Topics: Alumni, Careers, Luxury Management, Community, Alumni Stories
A Master’s degree is often the defining juncture of one’s career, whereby the next foreseeable future is governed by this sheet of bonded paper. But, then again, what the world sees as a mere sheet of bonded paper is so much more to its holder. It is a symbol of all the experiences in that time spent to attain that degree. A symbol of all those sleepless nights spent either reading or dancing the night away. This is what I thought to be the relevance of the sheet of paper we are “Rewarded” at the end of this Master of Global Business (MGB) program at SP Jain School of Global Management and, for the most part, not only has it lived up to this description but also so much more!
Topics: Master of Global Business, Alumni Stories
Our students are so much more than just ordinary business graduates. They are unconventional, adventurous and wish to take on the world of global business as leaders and innovators. One of the most valuable aspects of graduating from SP Jain School of Global Management’s tri-city postgraduate programs – Global MBA (GMBA) and Master of Global Business (MGB) – is the exposure to diversity and opportunity outside the classroom.
Topics: Sydney Campus, Singapore Campus, Global Learning at SP Jain, Dubai Campus, Student Life & Experiences, Community
Sanket Choughule (Big Data & Visual Analytics Program – Class of 2018) recently aced his interviews with Ernst & Young, one of the largest professional services firms in the world. What is his success story? We caught up with Sanket to find out.
Topics: Careers, Mumbai Campus, Student Life & Experiences, Big Data & Visual Analytics
Shrishti Kanchan (BDVA Class of 2018) recently got placed at Maersk, the world’s largest container shipping company, after several rounds of strenuous tests and interviews. We caught up with Shrishti to know more about her success story.
Topics: Careers, Mumbai Campus, Student Life & Experiences, Big Data & Visual Analytics
Mehak Sethi, our MGB Sep’18 intake student, shares her experience of the visit to the Camelicious Farm:
Topics: Master of Global Business, Student Life & Experiences
SP Jain School of Global Management’s Master of Global Business (MGB) students participated in an exciting two-day Team Building event at the world-class culinary facilities of International Centre for Culinary Arts (ICCA) as part of their extracurricular activity during their academic year in Dubai. The students were divided into two batches and each batch came together to prepare a sumptuous multi-cuisine buffet on two consecutive days under the guidance of the ICCA Chef Instructors and had a fun time exploring the world of culinary!
Topics: Master of Global Business, Student Life & Experiences
Dubai’s buoyant hospitality sector, which is gearing up to host more than 20 million visitors at the World Expo 2020, is way ahead of seven other key global cities in average spend per overnight visitor as well as in the number of hotel keys per resident. Among the many lessons learnt, Karan Sampat, MGB Sep’18 student at SP Jain School of Global Management, recounts three key marketing lessons from his global learning visit to the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) in Dubai:
Topics: Master of Global Business, Student Life & Experiences
The SP Jain Singapore campus is located at 10 Hyderabad Road in HortPark – and this is a question that pops up in most of our students’ minds shortly after accepting their admission letters and booking the flight tickets to Singapore. Rated the World’s Best Airport for the sixth consecutive year, Changi Airport is one of the largest transportation hubs in Southeast Asia with four main terminals.
Topics: BBA, MGB & GMBA, Admissions
Uma Mounika Karukonda (BDVA Class of 2018) recently aced her interviews with Fractal Analytics, landing a job coveted by many. What is her success story? We caught up with Uma to find out.
Topics: Careers, Mumbai Campus, Student Life & Experiences, Big Data & Visual Analytics, Disruptive Technologies
‘Domain study’ is the latest value addition to the Luxury Management Program. So what exactly is Domain Study? We have identified four main domains in the luxury space that is Fashion & Beauty, Automobiles, Jewellery, and the Hospitality sector. We invite experts from the luxury industries who share their thoughts and equip our students with all the knowledge and skillsets required to foray into the industry of their choice.
Topics: Luxury Management, Mumbai Campus, Thought Leadership, Student Life & Experiences
Today, Blockchain has emerged as a harbinger to the financial sector for its digital transformation. As a crypto technology, it started off by enabling the most-buzzed about virtual currency, i.e. Bitcoin. However, it is now expanding its range to other sectors as well, such as energy and energy-related sectors. For example, industrial, transportation, and residential.
Topics: Thought Leadership, Articles, Disruptive Technologies
Nadit Khatri is not only an SP Jain School of Global Management MGB student but also an active traveller and avid learner. Having been featured in various media, he is famed for travelling all over India – on a motorbike! His travel covered over 44,480 km while being on the road for over 1 year and 2 months. With a passion to travel, follow his journey with SP Jain Global as the tri-city education satisfies both his wanderlust and work goals. This is his story.
Topics: Singapore Campus, Master of Global Business, Student Life & Experiences
Speaking to Raghav Bansal, he said, “We had a vision of creating a 2-city undergraduate program (Singapore and Sydney) that would be unlike any the world had ever seen, and this started off with only 64 students.”
Topics: Faculty Speak
Gender disparity has existed in many aspects of life, including recruitment in the technology and computer sciences sector, with only about 20% of tech jobs being held by women as reported by Small Business Trends. Here’s an exclusive interview with Dr. Shalini Chandra who is the Assistant Professor (Undergraduate) at SP Jain School of Global Management (SP Jain Global). She has successfully pursued IT in her field of further education and career – teaching Computer Skills at SP Jain Global.
Topics: Thought Leadership
CAN A ROBOT TAKE MY JOB? Yes, there is no doubt automation destroys jobs. However, job losses are temporary. Indeed, temporary job losses often result from innovation. It is only natural to anticipate layoffs when new technology is introduced but the good news is that jobs that remain are often better paid and new better jobs are created. Robots and AI are changing completely the way companies compete in the market, the way they produce and how they approach different clients.
Topics: Thought Leadership
Aishwarya Saxena (Big Data & Visual Analytics Program – Class of 2018) recently aced her interviews with Ernst & Young, landing a job coveted by many. What is her success story? We caught up with Aishwarya to find out.
Topics: Alumni Stories
Dr Rajiv Aserkar, Professor & Head of Logistics and Supply Chain at SP Jain on managing these challenges with technology.
Topics: Thought Leadership, Supply Chain & Logistics, Disruptive Technologies
Dr CJ Meadows, Director of the Innovation & Insight Centre, SP Jain lends expertise on the workforce of tomorrow.
Topics: Thought Leadership, Articles, Disruptive Technologies
In this disruptive age, a fast-track career growth is defined majorly by effective personal and leadership skills.
Topics: Executive MBA, Admissions
Hundreds of thousands, maybe even millions of fresh bachelors all over the world have a dream about top careers and top jobs. For many of them, graduate school is the critical stopover on the road towards the desired career. As director of institutional development and student recruitment of SP Jain, business school with Forbes top 20-ranked MBA programs, I am meeting hundreds of students from all continents with such aspirations (by now, students from more than 70 countries passed through SP Jain campuses in Sydney, Dubai, Singapore, and Mumbai). Let me share some personal thoughts:
Topics: Admissions
Various softwares and the internet have already become an intrinsic part of our lives, while others, like AI and Virtual Reality, will soon be ubiquitous
Topics: Thought Leadership
Best way to brace yourself for the placement season on campus or off it – is by preparing thoroughly. A combination of knowledge, confidence, soft skills and leadership qualities will get you a dream job, writes Balakrishna Grandhi.
With the advent of Data Science, retail brands are exponentially resorting to the volume, variety, velocity, and value of the big data every year. Major players in the retail sector are aware that each one of these factors contributes to generating profits. They are now increasingly relying on information like consumer behaviour and preferences to notify, examine, and devise their strategies.
Topics: Thought Leadership, Big Data & Visual Analytics, Disruptive Technologies
With the job market rewarding specialisation, a one-size-fits-all MBA may no longer be enough. While the classic specialisations in Marketing, Finance, HR, IT, and others are still useful, they won’t necessarily make you stand out from the crowd.
Topics: Thought Leadership
The increasing pace of financial services is now responded by the industry’s necessity to upgrade. This has driven the experts to deduce that the finance, in today’s scenario, acts more as a facilitator than the purveyor of financial products and services. In such scenario, the amalgamation of Finance and Technology (FinTech) is the hottest sector to be in, thanks to enabling technologies like Blockchain, API, Big data analytics, AI/ML and Internet of Things. Of these, Blockchain holds the biggest promise.
Topics: Thought Leadership, Finance & Economics, Disruptive Technologies
Apoorva Mittal (BBA’14) recently authored her first book, Refugee Changemakers: From Displaced to Indispensable, which documents the journey of thirteen immigrants from Syria, Iraq, Eritrea, Uganda, Sirrea Leone and Rwanda to the Netherlands. The foreword for the book has been written by Dr Henrik Syse (member of the Norwegian Nobel committee). Two of the stories from the book were also featured in a report by UN Academic Impact and Media Tenor, which was launched at the World Economic Forum in Davos in 2018.
Topics: Alumni Stories
Akshay Kila (GFMB 2016) recently completed the Forensic Audits and Fraud Detection course, exclusively offered to Charted Accountants by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. How does a course like this help in the current market? We caught up with Akshay to learn more about the course and how it could help our students.
Topics: Community, Alumni Stories
As I find myself jotting down my experiences from the past year, I realise how quickly time had passed by, and how unique my Master of Global Business (MGB) experience was at SP Jain School of Global Management. Before I joined the program, I had many tell me, “This will be the best one year of your life wherein you will learn a lot and graduate as a positively different person.” Not surprisingly, I began my MBA journey with a lot of hopes, ambitions, and expectations. Today, those hopes have become my realities and continue to help me step in the direction of my ambitions.
Topics: Master of Global Business, Student Life & Experiences
We caught up with our alumnus, Rachit Chandra (GMBA’13), getting to know his success story. Rachit is currently working as the Deputy General Manager – Human Resources with Samsung Electronics. An avid traveller and a writer, Rachit is also a trained dancer and a motivational speaker. Here, Rachit talks about his fond memories at SP Jain, his career and his achievements.
Topics: Alumni Stories
My story started on January 9, 2016, when I first moved to Singapore. Before this, I was working as a vet and an export technical manager of a pharmaceutical company based in Italy. Having completed my PhD in Veterinary Medicine, my studies opened several lucrative doors for me in the agro-zoo-veterinary sector. However, my goal was to start managing a leading organisation and increase their performance, and I had absolutely no experience in this area.
Topics: Careers, Singapore Campus, Executive MBA, Student Life & Experiences
When I first got confirmation that I’d be interning at Fairfax, I assumed I would be a marketing intern. Turned out I was to work in the Research team, which was exciting and scary at the same time – I had absolutely no idea what they had in store for me! Who would’ve guessed that I would end up developing a soft side for the Market Research industry?
Topics: Careers, Interns Making a Difference
Right from tracking assets and inventory to conducting audits and payments, blockchain technology is driving supply chain with more efficiency. Several aspects of the supply chain can be enhanced as blockchain ensures traceability, transparency, and less administrative costs. The analog gaps that are generally present within the systems and across the boundaries of an enterprise can be effortlessly eliminated. Companies can now easily reestablish their approach to an integrated global perspective.
Topics: Thought Leadership
“Our Superstar – The Drone Cam” exclaimed New Zealand’s former cricketer Danny Morrison when the broadcast team cut to the drone camera during the RCB vs MI game in Bengaluru.
Topics: Thought Leadership
Jakarta-based Gary Tejakusuma, a Global MBA graduate with SP Jain, is weaving through the corporate structure confidently even though the disruptive environment keeps adding ‘unknown’ uncertainties.
Topics: Alumni Stories
Amulya Ragam (BBA Intake of 2015) is currently pursuing an exciting internship opportunity with Vogue Australia. We caught up with Amulya to learn more about her unique internship story.
Topics: BBA, Alumni Stories
Never underestimate the power of networking, building relationships and keeping our LinkedIn profiles updated – this was one of the many learnings I got during my time at SP Jain which helped me reach where I am today. While pursuing my Master of Global Business (MGB) degree, I gathered the right set of technical and soft skills while also gaining the global exposure and platform to set foot in one of the best FMCG companies in the world. The Corporate Relations team at SP Jain put in tremendous effort into making sure we had the right ‘action words’ that highlighted our abilities in the best way possible. Multiple workshops were conducted to help us perfect our resume and make it impactful.
Topics: Master of Global Business, Alumni Stories
Unilever, the Anglo-Dutch major, exports products with a “Made in the UAE” label and has built a Dh1 billion factory in December 2017 dedicated to personal care. Personal Care is Unilever’s largest product segment, generating approximately €20.17bn or 38 per cent of total turnover in 2016. The company, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, manufactures personal care brands including Vaseline, Sunsilk, and Tresemme, as well as food and beverage brands such as, Lipton, Bovril and Ben & Jerry’s.
Topics: Global MBA, Student Life & Experiences
The mystery of Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) unveiled in my eyes as I immersed in the SP Jain Global Learning. From desert to city of endless possibilities, it is heartening to see UAE initiatives that improves the prosperity, convenience and ultimately, the happiness of people. The government created and sustained an efficient social and economic system that has not only benefited its own citizens, but also people from all corners of the globe.
Topics: Student Life & Experiences
LinkedIn is the place for students and recent graduates to find jobs and internships. Here are some steps and tips to get started.
SP Jain’s Master of Global Business (MGB) student, Priyanka Gupta, has authored two books on Women Entrepreneurs. Priyanka, a student of Global Logistics & Supply Chain Management, recently published ‘Unravelling the Myth’ and ‘The Women Who Ventured’, two books which have been drawing attention from the Indian and international media alike. We caught up with Priyanka to hear her story.
Topics: Alumni, Community, Alumni Stories
Do you see yourself as the next brand manager of a leading clothing line, or do you wish to head the retail operations of an automobile sector? Jobs in Indian luxury industry are the most sought-after, as the sector requires a huge pool of aspiring talents. Emerging as the fastest-growing industry of goods and services, the luxury market of India has been able to make a mark internationally. With opportunities to travel globally and earn a lucrative salary, the job market of the sector is already witnessing a major breakthrough. Therefore, courses like MBA in Luxury Management are garnering a huge attention.
When opting for a new program, there are always certain apprehensions. The syllabus, the faculty, the infrastructure. It was all new. What drew me towards the luxury management program was the course content and the fact that it was associated with SP Jain. This gave me the comfort to believe it would go well.
Topics: Luxury Management, Alumni Stories
It was a great privilege and honor to attend and be a part of the prestigious, District Toastmasters Annual Conference (DTAC), including 4 regions UAE, Oman, Jordan and Lebanon, held in Muscat, Oman, held between 3rd – 5th May 2018.
Topics: Executive MBA, Toastmasters, Articles, Community
The Global Immersion Project (GIP) is a unique, creative and collaborative industry interface project initiative undertaken by the students of our Global MBA program, where we deploy our students with select reputed organisations in Singapore. Students are assigned a Business Challenge with the theme “Growth, Innovation and Strategy”, and at the end of their project, they provide strategic recommendations to address the business challenges under study. These projects help encourage the strategic decision-making capability amongst our students in real-life business scenarios.
Topics: Singapore Campus, Global Learning at SP Jain, Global MBA, Student Life & Experiences
Hands-on and case study based – there is truly nothing that can beat this form of learning, especially in the field of Digital marketing.
Topics: Digital Marketing, Global Learning at SP Jain, Mumbai Campus, SP Jain School of Global Management, Student Life & Experiences
Each B-school has an array of opportunities to offer to every student. The students, in turn, seek growth and a career boost by indulging in a year of rigorous learning and strategic thinking. This journey is curated and offered in the most sought-after manner by SP Jain School of Global Management.
Topics: Luxury Management, Student Life & Experiences, Alumni Stories
Decision-Making is a vital element for any organization. Ranging from the employees placed in the bottom-level hierarchy to the top brass, many critical decisions are made daily.
Topics: Thought Leadership
The creative flair blossoms when it is given an appropriate podium to fine-tune the skills. Some of the finest luxury brands in the world are the product of such pools of talents. The luxury industry of goods and services has emerged as a lucrative market and its omnipresence can be felt in every part of the world. The industry has seen many smaller brands vying to keep their heads above water since the fatal blow of the global recession. However, one market segment continued to thrive nonchalantly and that is ‘luxury’. The awareness and demand for luxury management degree to build a career in luxury brand management are experiencing an evident spike in India as well.
Topics: Careers, Luxury Management
Harvi Shah, Founder & CEO of Bling Bag and first-generation entrepreneur, is an SP Jain alumnus from the GMBA Class of 2008. Her start-up story was featured in YourStory, a leading digital publication covering promising and innovative startups. We got in touch with Harvi to know about her startup and her inspiring entrepreneurial journey so far.
Topics: Global MBA, Alumni Stories
Remember the tenacious match between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon in 2008? Tennis fans caused a massive surge in electricity demand after Nadal took the Wimbledon title because they were glued to their seats during the epic match. The match was so intense that there were many deuce court serves, crisp baseline shots, elegant backhand shots, belligerent forehand winners and many claims for hawk-eye projections. So, the moments were dreadful for the line umpires. Weren’t they? Both players played at their best levels, yet Nadal proved too good for Federer. After the match, Federer and his coach wanted to perform the SWOT analysis. Hence, it is important to analyse the data diligently. This scenario is relevant not only for Federer but also for all the Professional Tennis players and their respective coaches.
Topics: Thought Leadership
Aruna Subramanyan (GMBA’09) is currently the Asia Africa Talent Development Lead at Monsanto Company. We caught up with her to find out a bit more about her life and career post SP Jain.
Topics: Alumni, Student Life & Experiences
Shivani Naik Shah is an SP Jain alumnus from the Global MBA class of 2014. Working as an advisor to the Bureaucrats of Government of India on progressive initiatives and reforms like Make in India and Swachh Bharat with a BIG4 company (KPMG), Shivani has also been winning accolades at numerous beauty pageants, having recently won the Mrs. India Queen of Substance 2018.
Topics: Global MBA, Alumni Stories
As we move towards the age of Artificial Intelligence, the need to develop our emotional competencies becomes stronger. Most of our challenges, personal or professional, are a result of our inability to recognise and manage our emotions, causing internal and external conflicts, eventually taking our focus and productivity away.
Topics: Thought Leadership
In this digital era, time has abridged so much! No one talks about years, months or days now – it is more about hours, minutes and seconds. The customer wants the services or products to be provisioned immediately at their fingertips seamlessly. Digital transformation is bringing disruption at every level. The old IT service management models are no longer relevant in this digital era.
Topics: Digital Marketing, Marketing, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Technologies
Work-life balance is about creating a life that flows with you rather than a life you have to power through – Jamie Marie Wilson
Topics: Careers, Executive MBA, Articles
While celebrating the SPJ Superwomen in our lives, we caught up with Kinnari Panda (GMBA 2012), Customer Fulfilment Head at Dunia Finance LLC, and asked about her story to success. Here’s what she had to say.
Topics: Community, Alumni Stories
Continuing the conversations with SPJ Superwomen across domains, we caught up with Meru Sharma (GMBA 2015) to hear her tale!
Topics: Alumni, Student Life & Experiences, Community, Alumni Stories
My journey to the base camp started on January 11, 2018 – the day I was told that my profile had been shortlisted for placement at Google. It took some time for this news to sink in. “This is just the beginning of the battle. You need to prepare yourself mentally!” an inner voice kept telling me. Slowly, I geared my mind for the arduous climb. With a conversion rate of 0.2% for any candidate joining as a Noogler (new joinees at Google), this was going to be no easy task.
Topics: Alumni Stories
Bhavya Chandrahas (Founder & CEO – Dori) is a GMBA 2008 alumnus of SP Jain School of Global Management. Let us hear her tale with Dori as an SPJ Superwoman!
Topics: Alumni, Community, Alumni Stories
Khyati Bhatt (GMBA 2005) is currently the Founder and CEO at Simply Body Talk. We caught up with Khyati, an SPJ Superwoman, to learn about her journey till date and her plans for the future.
Topics: Community, Alumni Stories
What transpired in the second week of March will leave you optimistic and motivated? From celebrating International Women’s Day across all SP Jain campuses to our students’ trekking at the Blue Mountains will leave you keen to discover more in the coming weeks. Check out these InstaSPJ entries to find out more!
Topics: Student Life & Experiences, InstaSPJ
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, we at SP Jain decided to catch up with a few SPJ Superwomen alumni, who are out there making a difference every day. Let us hear from Gayatri Thampi (GMBA 2013), Founder of GAIA Bespoke, as she tells us about her journey till today.
Topics: Community, Alumni Stories
To celebrate the festival of colours or to prepare for the upcoming mid-terms? That is the question! What did the SP Jain students choose last week? Let us take a look at the #InstaSPJ entries and find out!
Topics: Student Life & Experiences, InstaSPJ
Four hours – that’s how long it took for us to get to the Liwa camp site. We did not know the beauty that lay ahead of us. Coming into university, all of us assumed it would be a lot of studies with no free time. However, at SP Jain, we’re able to learn about culture and business through various activities and excursions. One such trip that taught us a lot was the Overnight Liwa Desert Camping held between 19th – 20th January 2018.
Topics: Global Learning at SP Jain, Dubai Campus, Student Life & Experiences
Students and staff at SP Jain Dubai joined hands to raise awareness about Dementia in the UAE last week. Read on to see what else happened last week at InstaSPJ. Happy Monday!
Topics: Student Life & Experiences, InstaSPJ
The second week of February saw a lot of celebrations, right from celebrating love with Valentine’s Day to celebrating new beginnings with the Chinese New Year. What was the SP Jain family up to this week? Let us see with the InstaSPJ pictures they shared!
Topics: Student Life & Experiences, InstaSPJ
A single moment can change our outlook on life. These moments, often unexpected, play a momentous role in shaping our lives. How does each member of the SP Jain family experience these moments differently? Over the past week, the SP Jain family – students, faculty, and staff – have been sharing with us various moments from their lives, shaping their InstaSPJ Journey.
Topics: Student Life & Experiences, InstaSPJ
We always hear that leadership is the essential ingredient for a successful business, everyone needs leadership capability, leadership, leadership and more leadership? If I hear it again, that is, “What does the business world need more of? Answer, Leadership.” I think I will write a book on the subject!!!!!
Topics: Student Life & Experiences
Many articles have been written on the importance of Yoga in an individual’s life and just a simple Google search will get a layman tonnes of material about the same. However, having worked in the corporate world for more than 13 years, I certainly feel that fundamental principles of Yoga which were laid down thousands of years ago are still the most relevant in this highly competitive world where everyone is looking for quick wins and not long-terms solutions.
Topics: Articles
It’s again that time of the year when not only the working class, but the entire youth of the country is eager to witness the financial reboot. All eyes on Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to draw the curtains from the financial blueprint of the FY’18 and present his last and the fifth budget before the 2019 general elections, in the form of the Union Budget 2018 on February 1. So what do the millennials of the country expect from the upcoming budget? To take the pulse of GenNext on the Budget 2018, a team from ET Now team visited SP Jain Global’s Mumbai Campus. Here are some of the insights from the discussion, which would give you a brief walkthrough to understand the essence of this key annual event.
Topics: Articles
There will be other anxieties about machine learning in 2018. The BPO industry will feel the impact of chatbot deployment, and the initial impact from autonomous vehicles on the trucking industry may also begin to be felt in 2018.
Topics: Admissions, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Technologies
The geek has inherited the earth and for good reason. As start-ups began mushrooming in the 21st century, we observed a new axis of power. The tribe of suits in 9 to 5 setups are slowly dwindling and hipsters in welding helmets, twirling wrenches, and calibrating callipers are rapidly creating a new normal. Where creativity and technology driven initiatives are cutting industry time by less than half with outputs in measures of double. And the technology that demonstrates this to the hilt – Drone Tech.
Topics: Thought Leadership
While teaching in class, I realize that when students are given ownership of their learning, the outcome is more positive. I ask students to explore, why is it important to learn skills such as Emotional Intelligence, for example, and once they have the basis for introspection, they come to class with an open mind. An environment where students are the center of their learning helps them become independent learners and empowers them to make decisions on their own. This ultimately prepares them for “real world” skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, and negotiation skills. Of course, as educators, it is important to act as facilitators as coaches, and encourage better decision-making.
Topics: MBA, Admissions
Written by Sonali Dhandia; MGLUXM (Master in Luxury Brand Management) student. SP Jain School of Global Management – Batch 03.
Topics: Luxury Management, SP Jain School of Global Management, Student Life & Experiences
The end of 2017 is almost upon us, and what a year it has been! With new students, prestigious rankings, launch of some unique ventures, advancements in technology, and so much more—SP Jain has been growing continuously and tremendously over the past year!
Topics: SP Jain School of Global Management, Student Life & Experiences
The last few days witnessed an unprecedented increase of around 45 per cent in Bitcoin’s value resulting in a 20x price hike in less than a year. While the rally, at least in part, can be attributed to the launch of bitcoin futures on Chicago Board Option Exchange, the cryptocurrency has created frictions in the global financial system from the very beginning.
Topics: Thought Leadership, Finance & Economics, Disruptive Technologies
Written by Hitesh Motwani, Visiting Faculty of Digital Marketing & Metrics at SP Jain School of Global Management.
Topics: Digital Marketing, SP Jain School of Global Management, Leadership & Entrepreneurship, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Technologies
Written by Aman Poddar; MGB (Master of Global Business – Contemporary Marketing Management) student. SP Jain School of Global Management – Intake of 2017.
The revolutionary impact of technology is about to be felt in education says Nitish Jain, owner of a Sydney management school that, in only 13 years, has an MBA degree which consistently scores highly in global rankings.
Topics: Thought Leadership
Right after my DMM Program with SP Jain, I got a wonderful opportunity to intern with Techdivine Creative Services, an experience which helped me learn the tips and tricks of Digital Media under my mentor. I worked with Mr. Ananthnarayanan V (Founder & CEO – Techdivine Creative Services) who was also our faculty during the course with SP Jain. Prof Ananth is a global award winning Digital Marketing professional and a renowned international speaker in the field of Digital Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Research, Marketing Management, Technology, and Entrepreneurship across industries and countries. An IIM graduate with over 14 years of work experience, he has worked with varied advertising agencies and corporates diversified across the divisions of Sales, Marketing, Product Branding, Training, and IT, for leading global brands.
Topics: Digital Marketing, SP Jain School of Global Management, Internship, Student Life & Experiences
Written by Dr Debashis Guha, Director of Machine Learning Program at SP Jain School of Global Management.
Topics: Thought Leadership
Written by Neil Dodhia, Faculty of Digital Marketing & Metrics at SP Jain School of Global Management.
Topics: Faculty, Student Life & Experiences, Disruptive Technologies
What happens when students graduate? They leave with memories, good and bad, and with friends to help write a new chapter in their life. But stories, knowledge, and information do not stop here. We share them with people who are eager to learn about them, who pass them on to others later.
Topics: Alumni, Executive MBA, SP Jain School of Global Management, Student Life & Experiences
Playing around improving the office layout and working with the CEO to redesign the website – my internship with F5 Escapes – Bangalore was way more than just fun. Working in a start-up offered me flexibility and provided me with a platform to showcase my ideas and work upon them. F5 Escapes works with the mission of redefining the way women travel in India by offering fixed and customised tours for women. They strive to change India’s image as an unsafe destination for women into a women friendly nation. Working with the founders who were all female showed me that passion and determination can take you places and it takes just a spark to make a change and then everything else follows.
Topics: BBA, Internship, Student Life & Experiences
Written by Ananthanarayanan Venkateswaran, Faculty of Digital Marketing & Metrics at SP Jain School of Global Management.
Topics: Thought Leadership
Written by Chi Le, Rashi Behani, Shashank Bakliwal, Shahana Doolull, Tanushree Kumar; BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) students at SP Jain School of Global Management.
Topics: SP Jain School of Global Management, Student Life & Experiences, Disruptive Technologies
Written by Malav Karia; MGB (Master of Global Business – Contemporary Marketing Management) student. SP Jain School of Global Management – Class of 2017.
Topics: Digital Marketing, Marketing, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Technologies
Written by Ananthanarayanan Venkateswaran, Faculty of Digital Marketing & Metrics at SP Jain School of Global Management.
Topics: Thought Leadership
Singapore is a wonderful city to live in. It is modern, clean, environmentally friendly, extremely efficient, and is home to very friendly and hard-working people. But the minute you talk to your taxi driver outside the airport, you’ll realise that you might need at least a few weeks to get used to the local accent.
Topics: Student Life & Experiences
If someone had told me about 10 years ago when I graduated from my engineering course that I would never have to pick up my phone and talk to another person at the other end of a line to order food, I would have laughed. If someone had told me 5 years ago, that I could order clothes that I like through some web portal where I would have a Try as you Buy option, I would have laughed. If someone had told me 2 years ago, that cargo ships across the world can be controlled from a Star Trek like command and control center from any remote corner of the world, I would have guffawed.
Topics: Thought Leadership, Research & Case Studies, Supply Chain & Logistics
I did my GMBA (Marketing- Retail Management) in the Dec 2007 batch with SP Jain. I was fearful of public speaking in school and college. During the initial days at SP Jain, I used to have sleepless nights whenever I had to make a presentation. I used to avoid it since I was extremely fearful of it. But during this one year, I overcame this fear and emerged victorious.
Topics: Marketing, Community, Alumni Stories
Written by Subir Desai; Global MBA (GMBA – Global Finance) student. SP Jain School of Global Management – Class of 2018.
Topics: Singapore Campus, Global Learning at SP Jain, SP Jain School of Global Management, Global MBA, Student Life & Experiences, Community
Written by Dr. Srini. R. Srinivasan, Associate Professor of Strategic Management & Marketing at SP Jain’s Digital Marketing & Metrics Program.
Topics: Digital Marketing, Faculty, SP Jain School of Global Management, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Technologies
Businesses today are competent, diverse, fast-paced and curious. With the 21st century workplace going global, the demand for competent and highly trained employees is on the rise. How do business schools keep up with this demand? Today’s student needs more than just the traditional classroom. They need hands-on experience, global intelligence, and problem-solving skills. At SP Jain, this is what we aim for.
Topics: Global Learning at SP Jain, Innovation at SP Jain, SP Jain School of Global Management, Admissions, Student Life & Experiences
On 16th July 2017, PG May 2017 students connected with SP Jain alumnus, Venkateshwaran Subramanian (GMBA 2013), a Logistics & Supply Chain Management specialist currently working as a Product Manager with MiDCOM Group, MENA. Venkateshwaran is responsible for product development, device testing, and compliance management for FERO mobile in the Middle East and Africa.
Topics: Global Learning at SP Jain, Dubai Campus, Student Life & Experiences, Community
Written by Moloy Chakravorty, Professor of Principle & Practices of Marketing at SP Jain’s Digital Marketing & Metrics Program.
Topics: Digital Marketing, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Technologies
After having completed the program in April 2017 (MGB May 2016 Batch ), Abhishek Chahar, a Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management student interviewed with IKEA. As an international brand that is setting up its base in India, IKEA’s recruitment process was exhaustive and stringent. In a company that doesn’t think of any work small or big— IKEA sought professionals who were ready to roll up their sleeves and take responsibility. They also needed professionals who not only categorically understood the functions and operations of logistics and supply chain, but also those who know how to effective lead teams and resolve conflict when it arose. Abhishek proved to be the right fit.
Topics: Careers, Alumni Stories
Written by Shirley Paynor; Global MBA (GMBA – GLSCM) student. SP Jain School of Global Management – Class of 2018.
Topics: Global Learning at SP Jain, Dubai Campus, SP Jain School of Global Management, Global MBA, Student Life & Experiences, Community
How Classical Bharatanatyam Taught Me Valuable Lessons in Pursuing My Career
Topics: Thought Leadership
Written by Siddharth Ravishankar; Master of Global Business (MGB – CMM) student. SP Jain School of Global Management – Class of 2018.
Topics: Dubai Campus, Master of Global Business, SP Jain School of Global Management, Student Life & Experiences, Community
Written by Vedika Gupta; Global MBA (GMBA – CMM) student. SP Jain School of Global Management – Class of 2018.
Topics: Dubai Campus, Student Life & Experiences, Community
Written by Chahat Goenka, Masters in Global Luxury Goods & Services Management (MGLuxM) student. SP Jain School of Global Management – Class of 2018.
Topics: Mumbai Campus, Student Life & Experiences, Community
The new India has more people taking risks, and even more people willing to facilitate the process of taking risks. Entrepreneurial India is abundant with angel investors and venture capitalists, who have now understood that India can also innovate. Today, India is innovating, like never before!
Written by Shivaji Sinha, Master of Global Business student. SP Jain School of Global Management – Class of 2018.
Topics: Digital Marketing, Luxury Management, Marketing, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Technologies
Written by Ruhi Khatu; Photographs shared by Balaharish Manikandan; Master of Global Business (MGB – CMM) students. SP Jain School of Global Management – Class of 2018.
Topics: Master of Global Business, Student Life & Experiences
Written by Chahat Goenka, Master in Global Luxury Goods & Services Management (MGLuxM’17) student. SP Jain School of Global Management – Class of 2018.
Topics: Luxury Management, Mumbai Campus, SP Jain School of Global Management, Thought Leadership, Student Life & Experiences, Community
The day you turn 30 is memorable for most people. You feel like somewhere, something has changed. You are a ‘grown-up’ now. You want to make a difference. I can’t say it was much different for me, either. Turning 30 was a milestone. I celebrated it by making the decision to take a risk and see where it takes me – This was the birth of DORI.
Topics: Alumni Stories
In the corporate world, we have an abundance of stress and uncertainty around. Everyone is always in a mad-rush to prove themselves to be the best. It is normal, then, to feel lost in this maze. How does one reclaim the peace and calm in this ever-racing world?
Topics: SP Jain School of Global Management, Thought Leadership
After graduating in 2004 with a Telecommunication Engineering degree and having worked on Mobile Softwares for about 4 years, I was very keen to grow my career and learn the business skills for the same.
Topics: Alumni, Global MBA, Alumni Stories
The blockchain is an undeniably ingenious invention – the brainchild of a personor group of people known by the pseudonym, Satoshi Nakamoto. By allowing digital information to be distributed but not copied, blockchain technology created the backbone of a new type of internet.
Topics: SP Jain School of Global Management, Global MBA, Thought Leadership, Supply Chain & Logistics, Disruptive Technologies
Sports is a world of its own. It brings out the ‘human’ in us — the unquenchable drive, high aspirations to do better than the best, competitive spirit, constant need for practice, innovation, risks, and so much more. It’s a tough world layered with its own share of insecurities and politics.
Topics: Thought Leadership
Everyone has an aspiration as a child. Some dream of being astronauts, some doctors, some sportsmen and much more. My dream was much more boring than this. Since childhood, I always wanted to study management and then start my own company. Mind you, this was not a parent-infused dream – but something I genuinely wanted to do.
Topics: Master of Global Business, Alumni Stories
If you’ve driven in Mumbai, the maximum city, you will instantly agree when I say that ‘If you can drive in Mumbai, you can drive anywhere in the world’. Driving in the maximum city is paradoxical in more ways than one. It is challenging yet rewarding. It can get ruthless and yet seem humane. It can tire you to the point of exhaustion and yet be a soothing balm on a weary day. It all depends on how you look at it.
Topics: Articles
Written by Srividya Rajagopal, Master of Global Business (MGB) student. SP Jain School of Global Management – Class of 2017.
Topics: Singapore Campus, Master of Global Business, SP Jain School of Global Management, Student Life & Experiences, Community
The November of the year 2010 was a month of anticipation, excitement and nerves. I was to embark on journey that I had envisioned for myself for a long time— pursuing an MBA degree with one of the world’s leading business school. Little did I know that all the qualms and reservations that I hosted were going to be transformed into an experience of a lifetime, making me into a completely different person.
Topics: Alumni, Thought Leadership, Community, Alumni Stories
SP Jain’s Singapore Campus hosts i2i, the Innovation and Insights Center – a place for education, consulting, and research in global innovation management headed by Dr. C J Meadows (Director and Creative Problem Solver). Our mission is to help people innovate and create insights, and we do this in a collaborative way, seeing “eye to eye.”
Topics: Singapore Campus, Innovation at SP Jain, SP Jain School of Global Management, Admissions, Student Life & Experiences, Community
Written by Gleffany Pispis, Master of Global Business (MGB) student. SP Jain School of Global Management – Class of 2015.
Topics: Global Learning at SP Jain, SP Jain School of Global Management, Thought Leadership, Finance & Economics
Written by Adnan Yahya, Master of Global Business (MGB) student. SP Jain School of Global Management – Class of 2015.
“There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games.” – Ernest Hemingway
Topics: Dubai Campus, SP Jain School of Global Management, Leadership & Entrepreneurship, Thought Leadership
Written by Shobhit Sharma, Global MBA (GMBA – CMM) student. SP Jain School of Global Management – Class of 2016.
Topics: SP Jain School of Global Management, Global MBA, Alumni Stories
A growing number of consumers are using smartphones as their primary means of online access today. The digital model that used to take the desktop as the center stage from search engine to social media, video, is now taken over by the mobile platform.
Topics: Digital Marketing, SP Jain School of Global Management, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Technologies
Written by Noopur Gahalan, Master of Global Business(MGB) student, SP Jain School of Global Management – Class of 2016.
Topics: Master of Global Business, SP Jain School of Global Management, Alumni Stories
The backdrop provided a picturesque setting. The ninth-floor conference hall provided a panoramic view of the Mumbai backwaters. The fragrance of lavender wafted through the hall and ably complemented the aroma of the steaming coffee provided; the ambience was stimulating and refreshing, though nine in the morning might have been too early to discuss the hackneyed issues that were on the agenda. Mr. Rahul, Managing Director of one of the leading Indian corporate giants, was keen to take the previous evening’s unsettled debate to a logical end. “So what do you say, Mr. Bose, still confident about your proposal?”, remarked Mr. Rahul.
Topics: Faculty, SP Jain School of Global Management, Thought Leadership
What is Neuroscience?
Reactions occur in a fraction of seconds. The brain functions and responds to the stimuli even before one consciously has the time to comprehend what happens. The cortex allows you to speak fluently and coherently, to plan for what you are going to say next, to focus your thoughts, to calm you nerves, and to respond to questions. Most of that is going on beyond awareness.
Topics: Sydney Campus, Innovation at SP Jain, SP Jain School of Global Management, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Technologies
In a world where mental illnesses are treated with utter disregard, SP Jain School of Global Management’s GMBA student Kabir Mandrekar has chosen to be a catalyst for change. While messages are often conveyed through various mediums like music, painting or poems, Kabir has chosen the very simple medium of an e-book to convey his message to a wide audience. Kabir Mandrekar’s e-book, “The Standing Man” was officially launched with Juggernaut Books on Friday, 17th March 2017.
“I want to bring an awareness that seeking professional help when it comes to personal problems should not be seen negatively. It is okay to consult professional help or at least communicate with people close to you if you are facing any problems,” says Kabir.
Topics: Alumni, SP Jain School of Global Management, Global MBA, Alumni Stories
In many occupations, there are mandatory professional development requirements. Practitioners have to satisfy accreditation boards in terms of their self-education with respect to prescribed hours of attendance at seminars, workshops and conferences or completing on-line modules of study and various formal or internet exams. Others, for whom there are no prescribed hours of further study, are motivated and interested in ‘lifelong learning’ which has been defined as the ongoing, voluntary, and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons. However, what has been little studied is the extra out-of-class self-directed learning that takes place while students are formally enrolled in a full-time university course.
Topics: Faculty, SP Jain School of Global Management, Thought Leadership
With India’s continuous shift towards digitalisation of payment transactions, cybercrime has become more and more lucrative for cybercriminals. If the magnitude and multitude of data breaches reported worldwide in the recent past is any indication, India has a lot to be concerned about. It is reported that cybercrime is projected to reach $2 billion by 2019, which is a four-fold increase in the cost of security breaches over 2015. Likewise, during the last year, unknown malware downloads rose by over 900%, with more than 970 downloads per hour compared to 106 in the previous year.
Topics: SP Jain School of Global Management, Thought Leadership, Finance & Economics, Disruptive Technologies
Total advertising spending in the US is on an ever-increasing curve. In 2014 American businesses spent over B$180.12 (Emarketer, 2015). Globally in 2015 over B$540 billion was spent on advertising, a 4.6% increase over 2014 (Adage, 2015) with the general public being exposed to an increasing number of the ad. In 1985 the urban American would see around 2,000 ads per day with this number shooting up to 5,000 ads per day in 2016 (NY Times, 2015). Yet out of a sample of 350 ads watched per day only 153 ads would receive attention for more than a few seconds (SJ insight, 2014). Measuring advertising effectiveness has always been the greatest challenge of marketing and advertising professionals. There are two main methods for measuring advertising effectiveness: One focuses on measuring indicative marketing metrics such as awareness, preference, customer satisfaction, loyalty, and the other focuses on measurement of tangible marketing metrics such as sales, market share, profits, return on investment, cash flow, firm value. The complexity of measuring advertising effectiveness increases if the variable “emotion” is introduced. An emotional message in advertisements increases the audience attention toward the ad and product, boost product attractiveness, and generates a higher level of brand recall and various research have found that that emotion is a predictor of advertising effectiveness. There are various methods to evaluate emotion in advertising research. The emotional response can either be measured using self-report or autonomic measure. The visual self-report requires the respondent to choose a cartoon character matching his or her emotional state, while in verbal self-report respondents answer an open-ended question or rate their emotional state on a Likert-type scale. Self-reports usually capture the conscious state of the individual while the autonomic capture the body’s reactions. Body’s reactions such as heart rate fluctuation, or variation in skin acidity are most of the time beyond the conscious control of the individual while self-report or surveys suffer from heavy bias, for example, the Theory of Social Desirability posit that interviewees will tend to avoid socially unacceptable responses or will tend to provide answers which he or she perceives to be matching the value system of the interviewer. SPJAIN Neuroscience lab uses noninvasive facial recognition software to investigate the potential link between emotion and advertising effectiveness. Facial muscle involved in expressions are linked to the cerebral cortex through the corticobulbar track and reflect the activation of the brain’s amygdala region which is responsible for all potential value of all facial expression. In this research we uses GFK-EMO Scan, facial recognition software developed by Munich based Franhofer institute. GFK-EMO can record over 20 frames per second enabling an accurate measure of real-time emotional responses. Two safe driving ads from the UK were shown to a group of 60 participants and their emotional reaction were recorded. Both ads convey the same message about the danger of speed and road safety. While one ad used a highly affective message strategy, the other ad relies mostly on rational strategy. The high emotional video presents a dramatic car accident with casualties, and convey a high level of negative emotions including grief, fear, and shock. The low emotional ad delivers scientific facts about the danger of speed. Right after watching the ads and two weeks after watching the ads the students were requested to answer a survey adapted from the National Survey of Speeding Attitudes and Behavior (NSSAB).
Topics: SP Jain School of Global Management, Thought Leadership, Research & Case Studies, Disruptive Technologies
Business practices continue to differ around the world. Therefore, there is a greater need to understand different business environments & markets and have a cultural understanding. S P Jain’s Postgraduate Programs offer a unique opportunity, giving you the edge in a competitive global business environment – honing you to constantly contribute through skills, knowledge, innovation, execution, and active participation.
Topics: MBA, Admissions
With demonetization and the predominant shift towards digital transactions, people are likely to be FORCED to move online for many e-transactions. According to RBI, the percentage of Internet Banking transactions in banks rose from 75% in 2014-15 to over 85% in 2015-16. An article in the Times of India dated 16th January 2016 states that India is ready for a 4-time jump in digital payments. With the economy moving to cashless, people are increasingly exploring payment alternatives such as UPI, e-wallets, and USSD based mobile banking through different platforms, which are directly or indirectly linked to the user’s bank account.
Topics: SP Jain School of Global Management, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Technologies
The stage is set for the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) at Las Vegas, the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies, from January 5th to January 8th, 2017. Virtual Reality (VR) is going to be a prominent show stopper and attraction for individuals, corporates, consumers, and developers. In VR, it is the show floor where the business is done. The ‘virtual’ developments can only be realised when the real thing is shown and projected in the respective head mounted devices, 360 degree domes and screens. At such places, people gather to find the new leap in the VR hardware and software capabilities.
Topics: Virtual Reality, SP Jain School of Global Management, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Technologies
Life at S P Jain brings you an array of choices. The Singapore Campus hosted a lot of fun activities students after intriguing regular classes throughout the year 2016 for our GMBA & MGB students. Here is an inside look!
Topics: Singapore Campus, Student Life & Experiences, Community
Most people have grown up listening to the story of the hare and turtle. It is a fable about a race between two animals who could not have been more mismatched in terms of speed and agility – on one side is a hare which is renowned for being lightning quick on its feet, and on the other side is a turtle, a animal that has the unfortunate distinction of being the slowest animal on four feet.
Topics: Global Family Managed Business, Faculty, SP Jain School of Global Management, Thought Leadership
A young man, not very interested in the ‘boring, traditional’ family business, decided to strike out on his own and take up a job in a trendy tech company. Now his reasoning was that he would earn only around 25 thousand here, but at least he would be part of a trendy corporate culture, and hang out with the ‘cool’ crowd. So he started work, and with the first salary he got, decided to take his entire family out to dinner. His father had painstakingly built up the family business, and had been dreaming of passing it on to his son, dreams which were now dashed. Nevertheless, he put on a smile and went along, seeing how proud his son was to be taking out his family for a treat, with money that he and he alone had earned.
Topics: Global Family Managed Business, Faculty, SP Jain School of Global Management, Thought Leadership
One of the constant refrains we get to hear from heads of business families nowadays is that there is no ‘fun’ in the business anymore. These gentlemen, typically in their late 40s or 50s, talk nostalgically about the ‘good old days’ when there was easy money, fun, excitement, and a sense of adventure in doing business, which is just not there anymore. Now what do they mean when they say this? They are actually referring to all the problems they are facing in running their business, whether it is ‘recession’, not getting good employees, or clients not paying up on time etc.
Topics: Global Family Managed Business, Faculty, SP Jain School of Global Management, Thought Leadership
In our interaction with SP Jain Alumnus Amar S (GMBA 2008), he talks to us about his varied experiences both inside and outside SP Jain.
Topics: Alumni, SP Jain School of Global Management, Alumni Stories
One of the hottest current trends in the world of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning is “chatbots”. These are software entities that can carry on a conversation with a human, using voice or text. An article published in The Economist last April suggests that a marketplace for bots may soon overtake app stores as the fastest growing software segment.
In these times when ‘crony capitalism’ and ‘suit boot ki sarkar’ are terms that are easily bandied about, it is a common perception that business is all about greed, and businessmen are a selfish lot, looting the rest of us to fill their own coffers. I beg to differ. I contend that business is as noble an endeavour as any, and is, in fact, social work. Let me illustrate my point with a story.
Topics: Global Family Managed Business, Faculty, SP Jain School of Global Management, Thought Leadership
SP Jain’s alumnus, Subhendu Pattnaik, was recently awarded by CMO Asia and World Federation of Marketing with ‘Top 50 Brand Leaders of Asia 2017’, in Singapore. He was also a part of the Panel Discussion on ‘Purposeful Marketing’ with Marketing leaders from Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, India, Thailand, Bangladesh, Vietnam and more.
Topics: Alumni, SP Jain School of Global Management, Community, Alumni Stories
One very important parameter of negotiation is psychology. Whenever two sides negotiate, it is never two individuals, and never two organizations, but always two psychologies. The psychological mindset of an individual is extremely important in a negotiation.
Topics: Global Family Managed Business, Faculty, Thought Leadership
In the last few years, there has been an exponential growth in computing power, portability, mobility, intelligence, and emergence of new mediums through a virtual and augmented reality. The so called Fourth Industrial Revolution has been transforming business and economies at a rapid pace, as the traditional technology and related business models are fast becoming extinct. The primary driving forces have been the benefits of technology in bringing efficiency and a scalable role of business technology allowing companies to outsource business function to efficient and more productive business environments.
Topics: Careers, SP Jain School of Global Management, Disruptive Technologies
Currently heading the Business Development and Operations for Bahwan CyberTek in Qatar, Arunkumar Subramanian is an alumnus of S P Jain School of Global Management’s GMBA, 2009. Bahwan CyberTek (BCT) is a global IT products and services provider with over 3000 employees. Arunkumar joined BCT in 2010 for his second job after his MBA. Arunkumar started his post MBA career as an Account Manager and then grew up the ladder to become a Geo head. “When I look back at my career growth and connect the dots, I can attribute my success to many aspects of S P Jain, like faculty, infrastructure, peers and location. But the precious piece of advice came from none other than Mr. Nitish Jain and it is one of my key success factors on a personal/professional front”, he recalls.
Topics: Alumni, SP Jain School of Global Management, Community, Alumni Stories
An alumnus of S P Jain School of Global Management, Khameer Shah completed his GMBA in 2014. He is currently the director of Light Pro Solutions and is one of the leading entrepreneurs of the country. Born in Chennai, India’s young entrepreneur, Khameer Shah, began to show an interest in the Lighting Industry at an early age. Through technological innovation, keen business strategy, and an aggressive business tactic, he established a company in Chennai with one simple mission to offer the highest standard of creative lighting design and client service.
Topics: Alumni, SP Jain School of Global Management, Community, Alumni Stories
Why are Venture Capitalists (VC) bullish and heavily investing in Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) technologies? We can easily wind-up discussing this with just one case: we have all ‘heard’ of the Magic Leap that raised a staggering amount nearing $1.4 billion from some of the world’s biggest companies and well known venture firms. What is this technology? Why is its product in beta nowhere to be seen? The Wired Magazine called them ‘The World’s Most Secretive Start-Up’ in ‘The Untold Story of Magic Leap’. We can hardly guess the valuation of the company which is still doing R&D for their first product, launch of which, as some critics claim, is nowhere near. But the valuation is leading to a staggering $4.5 billion at the least.
Topics: Virtual Reality, SP Jain School of Global Management, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Technologies
One of the biggest confusing words, along with Negotiation, is Bargaining. Some authors have defined bargaining as being synonymous with negotiation. However, I always tell my GFMB class at SP Jain how bargaining is very different from negotiation.
Topics: Global Family Managed Business, SP Jain School of Global Management, Thought Leadership
As a negotiator, I am sure you would have always thought that the outcome of every deal should be in your favour. Well, there is nothing wrong to think that way, but there is a gap between expectation and reality.
Topics: Global Family Managed Business, SP Jain School of Global Management, Thought Leadership
We spoke to Dr. Debashis Guha, Director of Machine Learning Program about recent industry trends. Here are some excerpts of Machine Learning from the interview –
Riddhi Vaid, from our MGB Class of 2016, shares her SP Jain MGB internship story and the amazing experience of working in Australia.
Topics: Sydney Campus, Careers, SP Jain School of Global Management, Internship, Alumni Stories
In a business to consumer (B2C), negotiation is very different from marketing and selling. The primary difference is that Marketing is about making people aware of the product, services, or business, whereas Selling is to convince the other person to buy your product or service. Negotiation normally succeeds selling, because once a customer has agreed to buy the product or service, then issues about price, payment terms, delivery, quantity, and others will surface, which are negotiable.
Topics: Global Family Managed Business, SP Jain School of Global Management, Thought Leadership
SP Jain School of Global Management’s alumnus, Prakarsh Jain, currently heads the Finance department of EduBridge Learning, a skill development and vocational training organization based in India that provides services to the youth in semi-urban areas.
Topics: Alumni, SP Jain School of Global Management, Community, Alumni Stories
Talent will get you the opportunity, but it is your attitude that will eventually determine your success.
SP Jain School of Global Management’s alumnus, Padmanabh Diwanji, lists the time spent at S P Jain as an extremely rewarding and enriching experience. He talks about how the whole course was centered on relevant knowledge being imparted in an experiential environment. Here are a few excerpts from his interview.
Topics: Alumni, SP Jain School of Global Management, Community, Alumni Stories
Q. You did your GMBA with SP Jain. What have you gained from this course?
Topics: Alumni, SP Jain School of Global Management, Alumni Stories
SP Jain’s alumnus, Mohammad Ashar, started his career as a Software Developer at CSC India after completing his B.Tech. When he found himself evolving into an HR professional after just a year at his workplace, he decided that a Global MBA with a specialisation in HR would be ideal for his career. “My life at SP Jain had been a roller coaster ride full of energy, zeal, and an enthusiasm to excel in life.”, Mohammad claims.
Topics: Alumni, SP Jain School of Global Management, Community, Alumni Stories
Innovation is no longer the prive of Silicon Valley. Indian industry is the cynosure of all eyes when it comes to innovation.
Topics: SP Jain School of Global Management, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Technologies
We interacted with our alumnus Vijayant Dhaka who did his GMBA from SP Jain’s Singapore campus in 2009, and asked him about his experience. Here are a few of the excerpts from the same.
Topics: Alumni, SP Jain School of Global Management, Community, Alumni Stories
SP Jain School of Global Management’s alumnus Vivek Kannan, who started his MGB-SCM in 2013, had an extremely promising career right from 2011. Working at Mu Sigma, Bangalore, he was a part of a team that handled analytics based projects for Walmart. It is during this tenure that he realised that his interests lay in the fields of Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Logistics. It was only natural, then, that Vivek decided to join SP Jain, after hearing about the SCM specialisation course. “This course seemed like the perfect place for me to hone my skills and also obtain a global exposure, as I would be a part of SP Jain’s tri-city model.” Vivek warmly states.
Topics: Master of Global Business, Alumni Stories
I just watched the YouTube video “Humans Need Not Apply.” After the initial let-down (boy do I feel useless – and apparently I soon will be), I had to stop & think. If 45% of human jobs will be replaced by bots (physical and virtual), and if that will happen in our lifetime — much more quickly than farm work was mechanized and craftsmen were replaced by factories — what should each of us do?
Topics: Faculty, SP Jain School of Global Management, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Technologies
Machine Learning is one of the most important technologies of our era and it has already had substantial impact on our everyday lives, both in our homes and in our workplaces.
Topics: SP Jain School of Global Management, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Technologies
The tech sector offers some of the best-paying jobs, no discussions here. Various research agencies bring out average yearly salaries data like these: Software Architect – $120,000; Data Scientist – $110,000; Software Engineer / Java Developer / Mobile Developer – $98,000; and so on. These surface researches that utilise data from job postings hardly reflect details behind the high paying tech jobs and related figures. Many roles are not purely technical but are grouped into technical roles listing. Companies are hiring pre-post sales engineers along with other IT workers at a frantic pace. Some of the high in-demand positions are related to Cybersecurity, R, Julia, Hadoop, Scrum Master, DevOps, SAP HANA, Cassandra, Cloudera, OpenStack, CloudStack, Oculus, Chef, Pig, MapReduce, Puppet, the list is endless. These new-age skills reflect the shift from large firm’s software to mobile devices, cloud computing, and remote servers hosting. There might be temporary intrinsic trends like a Hadoop skilled will get higher compensation than Java or an iOS developer gets higher salaries than an Android developer. These intrinsic trends are mere demand and supply impact over a short time period.
Topics: SP Jain School of Global Management, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Technologies
We interacted with alumnus Aruna Subramanyan for a quick chat about her experience at S P Jain during her MBA in 2008. Below are the excepts from our interaction.
Topics: SP Jain School of Global Management, Global MBA, Community, Alumni Stories
In our interaction with S P Jain Alumnus Manish Rawat(GMBA-2007), he talks to us about how S P Jain continues to be a part of live, even after you’ve graduated.
Topics: Alumni, SP Jain School of Global Management, Global MBA, Community, Alumni Stories
In our Alumni Entrepreneur Series this month, we’ve picked Nakul Jain, alumnus from our Class of MGB 2014 & Co-founder at The Laundry Basket. In our candid interaction with him, we find out about his time at S P Jain.
Topics: Alumni, Master of Global Business, SP Jain School of Global Management, Community, Alumni Stories
When we asked our alumnus, Suman Mishra(GMBA-2008) who works as an Senior Strategic Account Manager with Wipro Technologies to share his S P Jain experience, he was absolutely thrilled to share how the impact resonates across different areas of his life. He insists that he has had profound impact through three key aspects of life— the people, Infrastructure and the process. Suman has been kind to share details of his experience in our interaction. Below are excerpts from our interaction.
Topics: Alumni, SP Jain School of Global Management, Community, Alumni Stories
My experience at S P Jain was phenomenal. For me, it wasn’t just the courses but more about sharing and learning from others’ experiences, teamwork, changing the approach to work and most significantly the bond I still share with my friends from SP Jain.
Topics: Alumni, SP Jain School of Global Management, Community, Alumni Stories
Bringing in straight from our interaction with S P Jain’s esteemed alumnus of the GMBA’13 batch, Ankit Malhotra, shares a story from his time at S P Jain.
Topics: Global MBA, Alumni Stories
The Alumni Entrepreneurs Series (Alumni) at S P Jain seeks to feature some of the most talented and enthusiastic alumni who have, after completing their MBA taken on to start their own businesses. Featuring this month, Mr. Piyush Garg, alumnus from our GMBA 2008 batch shared with us his S P Jain experience.
Topics: Alumni, Study Abroad, SP Jain School of Global Management, Community, Alumni Stories
For our Alumni Speak Series this week, we interacted with our GMBA Alumnus from the 2010 batch, Nikhil Pande. Principal Consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), he shares with us his personal experience during his time at S P Jain. Excerpts from the interactions are as described below.
Topics: Alumni Stories
Launching S P Jain’s new blog series this week Hall of Fame, we get in touch with our senior alumni to seek stories about their successes. We speak to them about their learning experiences during their time at S P Jain and how their career has progressed over the years. Kick-starting the series with an interaction with our alumnus Dr. Atul Sharma, our first feature in this series he shares his personal story and how his career has progressed in the years after his MBA.
Topics: Alumni Stories
Featuring GMBA’11 Alumni Priyanshu Gupta this week for our Alumni Speak series, we catch up with him and find out how he spent his time at S P Jain.
Topics: Alumni Stories
Featuring a dynamic alumnus in our Alumni Speak segment this week, we interacted with GMBA Alumni, Sushmeet Singh to know more about what how his S P Jain experience contributed to his personal growth and career trajectory.
Topics: Alumni, Study Abroad, SP Jain School of Global Management, Community, Alumni Stories
As part of our newly launched WE Series, we are very glad to feature Alumnus Sahiba Singh as our successful Woman Entrepreneur this month.
Topics: Alumni, Alumni Stories
How much sales lift is attributed to Amazon’s recommendation engine?
Topics: Marketing, Thought Leadership
1) Value Is the Deal
Differentiated and believable brand meaning – emotional, rational, functional, and experiential – becomes a more effective and profitable surrogate for value than low-lower-lowest pricing strategies. But only the consumer gets to say how “valuable” is actually defined. Employ effective systems to listen to them and then figure out ways to tune in the consumer’s frequency.
Topics: Digital Marketing, Thought Leadership
This study is part of a research project to understand & gain insights into the current trends pertaining to online vis-à-vis offline gorcery retailing and to identify room for improvement .This paper is one of the first in a series of papers to be published from the Department of Digital Marketing & Metrics Professional PG programme.
Topics: Marketing, Thought Leadership, Research & Case Studies, Disruptive Technologies
S P Jain School of Global Management’s Sydney Campus was host to the Union Finance Minister of India, Hon’ble Arun Jaitley and his delegation on 30th March 2016. He was joined by His Excellency High Commissioner of India Mr Navdeep Singh Suri, Consul General of India Mr B. Vanlalvawna, and Deputy Consul General Dr Vinod Bahade. The visit was part of his 4-day Australia visit that will find him meet top Australian business leaders and investors. S P Jain was delighted to be his first speaking engagement in Australia on his first official visit to Australia.
Topics: Sydney Campus, Study Abroad, SP Jain School of Global Management, Global MBA, Student Life & Experiences
DATE: 11th Mar, 2015
Categories: GMBA and MGB May 2015
Topics: Singapore Campus, Master of Global Business, Study Abroad, Student Life & Experiences, Community
Prakarsh currently heads the Finance department of EduBridge Learning , a skill development and vocational training organization based in India that provides services to the youth in semi-urban areas recently raised US$ 2.5 Million in a series A round led by Insitor Impact Asia Fund and Acumen Fund.
Topics: Master of Global Business, Study Abroad, SP Jain School of Global Management, Community, Alumni Stories
Date: 9th and 10th January 2016
Categories: MGB Sep15 and GMBA Sep15
Topics: Sydney Campus, Study Abroad, Global MBA, Student Life & Experiences, Community, MBA in Sydney
DATE: Feb 5, 2016
Categories: MGB & GMBA Jan 2016
Topics: Dubai Campus, MBA in Dubai, Study Abroad, Global MBA, Student Life & Experiences
DATE: 11th January 2016
Categories: MBA May 2015
Topics: Singapore Campus, Study Abroad, Student Life & Experiences, Community
As part of the industry outreach at the Big Data and Analytics Program, S P Jain invited Fractal Analytics to conduct a workshop on problem-solving to educate the students on the strategies and methodology employed in the industry to solve basic analytics problems.
Topics: Mumbai Campus, SP Jain School of Global Management, Student Life & Experiences, Community
Date: November 7,2015
Category: MGB’15
Topics: Sydney Campus, Study Abroad, SP Jain School of Global Management, Global MBA, Student Life & Experiences, Community
S P Jain’s international development continued this October with a whirlwind visit to four cities in Latin America. Led by Head of Sydney Campus Trent Pohlmann, the team touched down in Rio De Janeiro, Mexico City, Lima and São Paulo.
Topics: Study Abroad, SP Jain School of Global Management, Global MBA, Student Life & Experiences
“You have to be observant, vigilant and insightful. Opportunity can be found in small thingsWhen. we saw that corporate trainings were long and boring, not efficient enough, we found an opportunity!” said Mr Kevin Chan, the CEO of Coursepad.
Coursepad, the winner of “the Most Innovative Start-up award” 2013 by NTU is a Mobile learning start-up company based in Singapore. Students of GMBA September 2015 batch got a chance to visit company and to understand insights and prospects of growing start-ups in Singapore.
Topics: Singapore Campus, SP Jain School of Global Management, Global MBA, Student Life & Experiences, Community
As part of the Global Learning experience in Singapore, students from the Postgraduate Intake of 2015 took the opportunity to visit the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore (URA).
Topics: Singapore Campus, Study Abroad, SP Jain School of Global Management, Global MBA, Student Life & Experiences
Aakanksha Bhargava (GMBA Class of 2006) joined her father’s business, PM Relocations Pvt. Ltd. (PMR), in 2007, at a time when it had 38 employees and three offices. At 21 years old, she went on to handle PMR’s corporate sales, marketing, and operations, among other departments. Aakanksha’ s leadership saw that in just 10 years, PMR expanded its base to 14 offices across India, including Mumbai, Chennai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. The bottom-line grew manifold from a turnover of INR 3 crores in 2010 to closing around 50+ crores in 2017.
Topics: Alumni, Global MBA, Alumni Stories
Each year, S P Jain welcome students from every corner of the world to our campuses in Singapore, Mumbai, Dubai and Sydney. Our recent intake in September 2015, saw students from 29 different countries including Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Columbia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Namibia, Panama, Philippines, Russia, Spain, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, UK, USA, Vietnam and Yemen.
The Global MBA program of S P Jain School of Global Management (S P Jain) has got a Global Top Ten ranking by Forbes in its Best International MBAs: One-Year Program rankings (2015 -16). For four years in a row now, S P Jain has featured in Forbes’ biennial rankings of the world’s top business schools. In 2013-2014, it was ranked #11 in the world.
Topics: SP Jain in the News
If you really want to make an investment into your future, your MBA degree is your stepping-stone to a shiny future. While you take your time to consider all the different possibilities of going back to school, most students around the world are counting on their MBA degrees to pay off by enrolling into some the world’s best business schools.
Topics: SP Jain School of Global Management, Global MBA, Student Life & Experiences
SellYourTime – a brand new venture established by one of S P Jain School of Global Management’s alumni, Akshay Arora, who remains focused and scaling up a real business of delivering value to its customers. They have been covered by all top blogs like Yourstory, Inc42, Business India Magazine etc. as an emerging start-up in this space.
Topics: MBA in Dubai, SP Jain School of Global Management, Alumni Stories, MBA in Sydney
Vineet has been an exceptional performer by being amongst top-2 throughout his academic career in diploma and degree colleges. His successful performance ensured that he got a campus placement in one of India’s multinational conglomerate – Larsen and Toubro Limited following his graduation.
Topics: SP Jain School of Global Management, Community, Alumni Stories
By Arun Venkatraman, Asian Age. (Aug 8, 2015)
Topics: Mumbai Campus, SP Jain School of Global Management, Student Life & Experiences, Community
Nanika Kakkar (GMBA Batch of May 2014) has completed her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from HR College Mumbai. She comes from a highly academic family background where both her parents hold advanced degrees in science. Her father is currently the Vice President for a reputed and national level Industry Association. She stresses that she has always tried to model her career in her father’s footsteps, to reflect progression and accountability in a thriving economic scenario.
Topics: Alumni, SP Jain School of Global Management, Admissions, Alumni Stories
I read a biography years ago (in the 80’s, perhaps) about a man named Stephen Hawking. To tell the truth, I don’t remember much about him beyond his illness — a rare early-onset form ofLou Gehrig’s disease — and the fact that he was a well-renown physicist famous for Chaos theory.
Topics: Faculty, SP Jain School of Global Management, Leadership & Entrepreneurship, Thought Leadership
A memorable Global Learning experience!
Topics: Master of Global Business, Admissions
The success of our Alumni is a certainly a gold star moment for us at S P Jain. Their successes are actual validations of the relevance of the curriculum, our teaching methods and the sheer dedication and hard work of our alumni.
Topics: Master of Global Business, SP Jain School of Global Management, Community, Alumni Stories
Gayatri Thampi, GMBA (Batch of 2012) describes herself as a typical Bombay girl from a typical suburban Bombay family where both parents possess advanced degrees and are engaged in productive professions. Her mother is a Manager with a leading nationalised bank whereas her father is an entrepreneurial businessperson with several start-up ventures to his credit. And her sister is an image consultant engaged with several leading corporations for providing training on the basics of corporate etiquettes, grooming, social skills and image makeovers. In Gayatri’s case, for her undergraduate degree, she decided to pursue BMM (Bachelors of Mass Media) from a reputed Indian college and soon after completion, took up the opportunity to work in the media related domain in sales and marketing with a start-up. She says that “there was always something about thinking big and starting small that always intrigued” her.
Topics: Study Abroad, SP Jain School of Global Management, Global MBA, Community, Alumni Stories
Speech given by Mr. Nitish Jain, President, S P Jain School of Global Management at the launch of 4th campus in Mumbai on June 5, 2015.
Topics: Mumbai Campus, SP Jain School of Global Management, Student Life & Experiences, Community
The internationally ranked SP Jain School of Global Management, with campuses in Dubai, Singapore and Sydney, launched its fourth campus in Lower Parel, Mumbai, on Friday, an official said.
Topics: Student Life & Experiences
Having completed his BSc in Accounting from University of Maryland (USA), Kunal Jain had the impending decision at the back of his mind to choose a Master’s program that would consolidate his learning further. With a family business in real estate and automobile parts, he was sure not to join the business and wished to venture out into new waters. Therefore, after graduating, he joined KPMG in in New York to pursue a corporate career path. It was later, after completing three years at the firm, when he joined the Global MBA (Finance) program in 2009 to increase his knowledge base with the higher nuances of global business management.
Topics: MBA in Dubai, SP Jain School of Global Management, Alumni Stories, MBA in Sydney
Rapid advancements in the ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies) have propelled conspicuous industry-wide mega-trends during the last three decades. Most of these trends have led to the dissolution of legacy business models, affected pervasive business processes and functions, and have empowered customers and business stakeholders through a deep technology-headed disintermediation that was never seen before. Consequently, this has led to the emergence of various new ventures with novel business prepositions and at the same time has resulted in the demise of some prominent and ‘too big to fail’ business giants. The most imminent question, therefore, is how to envision, recognise and address the profound impacts of various emerging technologies and platforms.
Topics: Dubai Campus, SP Jain School of Global Management, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Technologies
The uncomfortable fact is that you probably believe that women are incapable of making smart decisions.
Topics: SP Jain School of Global Management, Student Life & Experiences
Post my Global MBA at S P Jain I joined Yes Bank Ltd at Mumbai. I was recruited for Technology and Business Group in the bank to manage the Business Intelligence/Analytics Application portfolio. During my stint at Yes Bank, I went through tedious yet enriching experience of learning different aspects of banking and experienced in detail how technology supports the ecosystem in any financial services.
Topics: Alumni, Global MBA, Community, Alumni Stories
Glenn McGrath was the Guest of Honour at the convocation of S P Jain School of Global Management’s BBA cohort in Sydney. The School has a unique global approach to education. The cohort had spent 2 years studying in Singapore and the final 2 years in Sydney and receive an Australian degree.
Topics: Student Life & Experiences
Many (prospective) students may have this certain bit of apprehension before joining this course, as to should I take up the offer, is it worth the price, will it actually be able to cover up the entire MBA portion in a year. I was no stranger to these and I took the plunge. Let me tell you why I will not regret it for the rest of my life. Believe me when I tell you that this course has a lot to offer. What eventually matters is how YOU make the most of it. The whole idea of a master’s program is to make you self-sufficient and self-reliant. This means – DO NOT EXPECT SPOON FEEDING (this is the difference between your graduate school and a B-school). In terms of the study material, it is up to the mark and you will feel burdened. Burdened by the SBR’s (these three letters will haunt your life), CRP/ALPs (the next 3 to haunt), submissions, deliverables, etc.
Topics: Master of Global Business, SP Jain School of Global Management, Community, Alumni Stories
Economics primarily relates to making appropriate choices with respect to resource allocation using a cost benefit analysis. Managerial Economics therefore focuses on effective decision-making at the firm level with respect to price and output determination. It helps make better management decisions by providing a foundation to Business Strategy.
Topics: Thought Leadership
Businesses have moved to the 21st century and ironically Business Education still remains a legacy of the 20th century. Business schools across the world are supposed to educate and prepare the industry leaders of tomorrow. Yet, a Gallup study of 2014 concludes that only 33% of business leaders across the globe agree B-school graduates have the required knowledge and skills their businesses need in a rapidly changing environment. The ironic divide between academia and industry seems to be increasing every year.
Who am I? The question lies at the very heart of human enquiry. On a basic level, it refers to identity. In other words, it seeks to answer what we do and what we stand for.
Topics: SP Jain School of Global Management, Student Life & Experiences
Jaideep Sengupta, GMBA (Batch of Nov – 2013) who holds an undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering belongs to a high achiever family of IIT qualified engineers, with his father, sister and brother-in-law working with organisations of global repute. His wife is an established designer entrepreneur from NIFT and Parsons New York. Jaideep is categorical in reminding us that his mother has been the backbone of the family. She was instrumental in instilling a strong sense of ethics and values, which he holds dear and is able to apply in his daily personal as well as professional transactions.
Topics: SP Jain School of Global Management, Community, Alumni Stories
By Amit Dasgupta and Britta Petersen*
Topics: SP Jain School of Global Management, Student Life & Experiences
Australia is being considered as one of the most expensive country for international students but it does not seem to be the same any more due to a continued fall of the Australian dollar against the US dollar, which makes studying in Australia an attractive option compared to Europe and North America. For prospective students, it is important to know about the average cost of living in Australia is an important part of his/her financial preparation.
Topics: BBA, DBA, Student Life & Experiences, maib, BDS
Chetan Sodhani, an S P Jain MBA alumnus (from the class of 2009), belongs to a conservative Marwari family (a business community in India) who own a logistics and textile machine parts manufacturing business. Chetan is a qualified Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary, and was working at the Statutory Audit division of PwC when he realised that his passion for investment banking could eventually lead him to a dream career in consulting. Pursuing an MBA degree seemed to be the first (and right) step in this direction. After researching hard and evaluating numerous options that would give him the right leverage and exposure, Chetan zeroed in on S P Jain’s Global MBA program.
Topics: Alumni, Global MBA, Alumni Stories
“Dubai, Sydney, Singapore—all these three cities, for all the right reasons, are on a growth tangent. That’s where the synergy comes in. They are growing economies with great opportunities and conducive business environments. We are crafting global business leaders” – says Prof. Christopher Abraham, Professor and Head of Campus (Dubai).
Topics: Dubai Campus, SP Jain School of Global Management, Student Life & Experiences
Internships not only enhance classroom learning by integrating academic curriculum and real-world work experience but allow students to test out their interests and develop their long-range career plans.
Internship programs also help develop students’ overall maturity by strengthening resourcefulness, problem-solving skills, self-confidence, self-discipline and build a sense of responsibility. This is one of the main reasons why, at SP Jain, all MGB (Masters in Global Business) students take up 4 months of mandatory internship.
Topics: Careers, SP Jain School of Global Management, Internship
This is what Ayush Singh of NIT Rourkela had to say after his recent participation in SP Jain’s ASAP (Advance Student Admission Program) conducted in Jan 2015. It is prudent to note that students from premier technical and non-technical institutions across India are invited to sit for a competitive aptitude test on campus. The top 20% are then shortlisted and put through a second round of written test and rigorous interviews before one or two deserving students from the colleges are selected as brand ambassadors to participate in this prestigious and highly coveted program.
Topics: SP Jain School of Global Management, ASAP, Admissions
“We need to teach people to do things holistically. Part of the problem of education is who the suppliers are”, quips Louis Lataif (Former Manager – Ford & Dean – Boston University). Professor Lataif’s remark can hardly be doubted as a recent report by a team from the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) found a substantial gap between the real-world needs and management education in this era of globalisation.
Topics: Thought Leadership
Our alumni community comprises over 4,000 graduates who have gone on to do amazing things in their lives and careers. They serve as innovators in the global business community, manage businesses for some of the world’s top multinational firms and turn ideas into new companies.
Topics: Alumni, Alumni Stories
Topics: Innovation at SP Jain, SP Jain School of Global Management, Student Life & Experiences
Global intelligence is the key to success in the workplace of the 21st century. Or so have proven SP Jain’s Master of Global Business (MGB) graduates. With a curriculum that imparts relevant global and real-world skills, SP Jain graduates stand out in the workplace for their analytical and decision-making abilities, and overall professional expertise.
Topics: Master of Global Business, SP Jain School of Global Management, Student Life & Experiences
Colour movies revolutionised the black-and-white motion picture industry. Similarly, will Business Education 2.0 transform the business learning experience?
Topics: Admissions
The significance of business education today is demonstrated by the sizable impact business graduates create in the business world. Business organisations globally aspire to infuse talented, capable managers and decision-makers in their teams. For any b-school, therefore, it is essential to impart skills and capabilities that are required to manage the real-world situations and challenges effectively. Though easy to point out, this is the most critical element of business education today that prominent b-schools are attempting to address distinctively.
Topics: SP Jain School of Global Management, Leadership & Entrepreneurship, Thought Leadership
If you start reading this blog, I believe it is because you are an ambitious professional who cares about your leadership potential.
Topics: Executive MBA, Leadership & Entrepreneurship, Thought Leadership
What is critical thinking and how is it helping leaders make better decisions?
Topics: Sydney Campus, Singapore Campus, Dubai Campus, MBA in Dubai, SP Jain School of Global Management, Leadership & Entrepreneurship, Thought Leadership
On Friday, August 5, 2011, the world woke up to a reality that the USA had lost its credit rating of triple A. This means that the USA is no more the haven for investment it always was. The main reason for this credit rating downgrade was the politicking in Washington at the cost of the overall interest of the world in general and Americans in particular. The timing for this downgrading couldn’t have been worse. Europe was already in the midst of debt crisis with Greece, Portugal, and Ireland on the brink and seeking bailout packages from their EU partners; and Italy also looking very vulnerable. The tremors of these economic upheavals are now felt all over the world. Global stock markets and currency markets are on a swing with trillions of dollars lost in the stock markets and investors finding safety in investing in gold. We are indeed living in a world where the economic volatility in the one hemisphere is affecting governments, large investors, banks, MNCs and people all over the world.
Topics: Sydney Campus, Singapore Campus, Faculty, SP Jain School of Global Management, Global MBA, Thought Leadership
Steve Jobs resigned as the CEO of Apple and became Chairman – a move that was perhaps in the offing due to his illness. In his characteristic simple manner, he said “I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.”
Topics: Thought Leadership
With the placement season just around the corner, let me take this moment to give you my two cents’ worth. Throughout my journey as a Career Counsellor and an Executive Coach, I’ve seen quite a few candidates excel in their interviews. At the same time, I have also seen several interviewees fail miserably (including some truly capable candidates). It is heart breaking when you see people fail despite knowing that they have what it takes to excel. How can you make yourself stand out your interviews and land the job you aspire? Here are some pointers that you might find useful.
Topics: Careers
We hear all the time that businesspeople must embrace globalisation in order to survive. But where and how will they achieve this global mindset? The logical answer lies in higher education. After all, the whole purpose of education is to prepare for a career. And if young people want a job in today’s increasingly competitive business environment, they need to think beyond the corner store down the road. Is our educational system adequately addressing this crucial need?
Topics: Study Abroad, SP Jain School of Global Management, Thought Leadership, Community, Alumni Stories
Remember why you started your small business in the first place? If you’re like most entrepreneurs, it was because you wanted freedom – to be the master of your own time and most likely to make more money. You wanted to be happier and to do work that you loved.
Topics: Global Family Managed Business, Singapore Campus, Dubai Campus, SP Jain School of Global Management, Leadership & Entrepreneurship, Thought Leadership
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