The business world is fast-changing and with that, the demand for skilled individuals is growing. The learning methodologies and institutional pedagogies of the past are not going to be enough for solving the real-life problems of the future. A lot of B-schools are thus making changes in their curriculums and their approach to learning. We spoke to Prof. Sanghamitra Buddhapriya, Dean(Academics) of FORE School of Management, New Delhi, who talks about how FSM is making it easier for students to be abreast with the latest developments in the industry and helping them to be the thought leaders of tomorrow. This is the excerpt:
As we slowly recover from COVID-induced disruptions, it's urgent to create a new socio-economic system that is more fair and equitable, one that supports social mobility and cohesion and engenders economic prosperity and environmental sustainability. This means a paradigmatic shift in the labor market both in terms of jobs and the skill set required for those jobs. According to the World Economic Forum Future of Work report, the top jobs with increasing demand, in order, are as follows: data analysts and scientists, AI and machine learning specialists, big data specialists, digital marketing and strategy specialists, process automation specialists, business development professionals, digital transformation specialists, information security analysts, software/applications developers, and internet of things specialists. Furthermore, the report ascertains that critical thinking, judgment, creativity, and analysis will be the most sought-after skills. The impetus falls on business schools to prepare the graduates for these new jobs.
InsideIIM presents this opportunity to students across campuses in India to acknowledge and recognize the best professors who have contributed in creating leaders out of students.
We are happy to share that the United Nations have recognized that the Asia Pacific Regional Evaluation Strategy as the best practice. Prof. Shyam Singh is co-chairing one of the themes “Building Partnership” under this strategy. The Asia Pacific Regional Evaluation strategy is being coordinated by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Asia Pacific Evaluation Association (APEA). Dr Shyam Singh is an Associate Professor in Social Sciences at IRMA.
He will also be co-chairing the ‘Consortium of Institutions on Monitoring and Evaluation which will function under the aegis of APEA and the Asia Pacific Regional Evaluation Strategy. The major objective of this consortium is to help academic institutions start academic courses on M&E in the Asia Pacific region. The consortium also aims to work as an advocacy group to promote the agenda of M&E education. We are starting the consortium with members from India, Japan, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines and will expand in a few months to other nations in the Asia Pacific.
“I am fortunate to be a part of a management school like IRMA that gives the critical space of aligning the managerial aspects of running institutions with the design and implementation aspects of development programs. My optional course on M&E was picked up by the evaluation community and as a result, I have been invited to co-author the concept note of the consortium and lead it as a co-chair.” Dr Singh affirmed.
Dr. Singh holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the Institute for social and Economic Change (ISEC), Bangalore. He was the Scholar-in-Residence at the University of Antwerp, Belgium, in 2018. He has been engaged in various evaluation and research assignments with UNICEF, the World Bank, NABARD, and state and central governments. He is currently an advisor to the Rural Development Department, Government of Jharkhand. Dr. Singh was also an expert committee member, constituted by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, for the National CSR Award 2018 and 2020. He was part of the Second National Common Review Mission, constituted by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. His research interests include community development and governance, monitoring and evaluation, CSR, and social networks. He teaches Rural Society and Polity, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Social Network Analysis at IRMA.
Prof. Smita Santoki is SIIB Pune’s Professor Of The Year 2021! Known for her passionate teaching style and excellent communication skills, Prof. Santoki was voted for by the current students of SIIB. Let’s get to know the professor SIIB students adore!
Prof. PD Purkayastha is GIM’s Professor Of The Year 2021! With 23+ years of professional experience in market research and independent consultation, training, and teaching, Prof Purkayastha is known to offer his students what they call an ‘A Level’ learning experience. Let’s see why GIM students voted for Dr. Purkayastha as their Professor Of The Year 2021!
Prof. Ankur Jain is IIM Rohtak’s Professor Of The Year 2021! An experienced academician with industry exposure, Prof Jain is adored by the students at IIM Rohtak! Let’s get to know more!
Prof. Atul Pathak is IIM Nagpur’s Professor Of The Year 2021! With over 36 years of industry, academic, and teaching experience, Prof Pathak amazes students with his deep insights, effective teaching, and charismatic personality. Let’s get to know the professor students of IIM Nagpur nominated as their best!
The business world is fast-changing and with that, the demand for skilled individuals is growing. The learning methodologies and institutional pedagogies of the past are not going to be enough for solving the real-life problems of the future. A lot of B-schools are thus making changes in their curriculums and their approach to learning. We spoke to Prof. Sanghamitra Buddhapriya, Dean(Academics) of FORE School of Management, New Delhi, who talks about how FSM is making it easier for students to be abreast with the latest developments in the industry and helping them to be the thought leaders of tomorrow. This is the excerpt:
As we slowly recover from COVID-induced disruptions, it's urgent to create a new socio-economic system that is more fair and equitable, one that supports social mobility and cohesion and engenders economic prosperity and environmental sustainability. This means a paradigmatic shift in the labor market both in terms of jobs and the skill set required for those jobs. According to the World Economic Forum Future of Work report, the top jobs with increasing demand, in order, are as follows: data analysts and scientists, AI and machine learning specialists, big data specialists, digital marketing and strategy specialists, process automation specialists, business development professionals, digital transformation specialists, information security analysts, software/applications developers, and internet of things specialists. Furthermore, the report ascertains that critical thinking, judgment, creativity, and analysis will be the most sought-after skills. The impetus falls on business schools to prepare the graduates for these new jobs.
InsideIIM presents this opportunity to students across campuses in India to acknowledge and recognize the best professors who have contributed in creating leaders out of students.
We are happy to share that the United Nations have recognized that the Asia Pacific Regional Evaluation Strategy as the best practice. Prof. Shyam Singh is co-chairing one of the themes “Building Partnership” under this strategy. The Asia Pacific Regional Evaluation strategy is being coordinated by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Asia Pacific Evaluation Association (APEA). Dr Shyam Singh is an Associate Professor in Social Sciences at IRMA.
He will also be co-chairing the ‘Consortium of Institutions on Monitoring and Evaluation which will function under the aegis of APEA and the Asia Pacific Regional Evaluation Strategy. The major objective of this consortium is to help academic institutions start academic courses on M&E in the Asia Pacific region. The consortium also aims to work as an advocacy group to promote the agenda of M&E education. We are starting the consortium with members from India, Japan, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines and will expand in a few months to other nations in the Asia Pacific.
“I am fortunate to be a part of a management school like IRMA that gives the critical space of aligning the managerial aspects of running institutions with the design and implementation aspects of development programs. My optional course on M&E was picked up by the evaluation community and as a result, I have been invited to co-author the concept note of the consortium and lead it as a co-chair.” Dr Singh affirmed.
Dr. Singh holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the Institute for social and Economic Change (ISEC), Bangalore. He was the Scholar-in-Residence at the University of Antwerp, Belgium, in 2018. He has been engaged in various evaluation and research assignments with UNICEF, the World Bank, NABARD, and state and central governments. He is currently an advisor to the Rural Development Department, Government of Jharkhand. Dr. Singh was also an expert committee member, constituted by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, for the National CSR Award 2018 and 2020. He was part of the Second National Common Review Mission, constituted by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. His research interests include community development and governance, monitoring and evaluation, CSR, and social networks. He teaches Rural Society and Polity, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Social Network Analysis at IRMA.
Prof. Smita Santoki is SIIB Pune’s Professor Of The Year 2021! Known for her passionate teaching style and excellent communication skills, Prof. Santoki was voted for by the current students of SIIB. Let’s get to know the professor SIIB students adore!
Prof. PD Purkayastha is GIM’s Professor Of The Year 2021! With 23+ years of professional experience in market research and independent consultation, training, and teaching, Prof Purkayastha is known to offer his students what they call an ‘A Level’ learning experience. Let’s see why GIM students voted for Dr. Purkayastha as their Professor Of The Year 2021!
Prof. Ankur Jain is IIM Rohtak’s Professor Of The Year 2021! An experienced academician with industry exposure, Prof Jain is adored by the students at IIM Rohtak! Let’s get to know more!
Prof. Atul Pathak is IIM Nagpur’s Professor Of The Year 2021! With over 36 years of industry, academic, and teaching experience, Prof Pathak amazes students with his deep insights, effective teaching, and charismatic personality. Let’s get to know the professor students of IIM Nagpur nominated as their best!
