GLIM, Chennai’s one-year PGPM aims to accelerate careers for working professionals with diverse backgrounds

The Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM), Chennai claims to offer a one-year Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM) designed for working professionals with a minimum of two years of work experience. It claims to serve as an accelerated path to middle management, allowing participants to reach a position that might take five-six years in a traditional trajectory. The idea was to bridge the gap by combining three years of work experience with the one-year programme, Sanjoy Sircar, director, PGPM, GLIM, told FE Education. “Over time, the student demographics shifted from states in South India to a more diverse group, with now more than 75% of our students originating from outside South India. Initially dominated by the IT industry, the student body now reflects a broader range of backgrounds, including manufacturing and service industries as well,” he said.?

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As schools continue to hike fees by 5-7% year-on-year, does the quality of education improve??

Despite education holding a key position with government spending at 8.3% of the gross domestic product, as mentioned in the Economic Survey FY23, school fees have continued to increase. The social sector expenditure outlay of the Centre and State governments has increased steadily to stand at Rs 21.3 lakh crore in FY23 (BE), the survey mentioned. Interestingly experts opine that while the cost of education continues to rise, the quality does not.? “While there is a common belief that higher fees equate to better education, exceptions exist on both ends. Some institutes charging lower fees maintain high quality, while others with high fees may not provide a commensurate level of education. This dynamic is particularly true in the realm of education.

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How AI is anticipated to create 12 Million jobs by 2025; defying unemployment fears

It is believed that the integration of Artificial Intelligence and automation would result in extensive unemployment. Contrary to this notion, the ‘Future of Jobs’ report, published by the World Economic Forum (with TCS as a strategic partner), anticipates the creation of 12 million more jobs through AI by 2025 than the number displaced. In fact, only those individuals? who failed to embrace new skills and adjust to the constantly changing demands of the job market lost jobs. From computers and software to the Internet and now AI, these advancements have consistently generated more employment opportunities, Sumit Kumar, chief strategy officer, TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship, told FE Education.? “Industries within the manufacturing sector is expected to benefit the most from the job expansion driven by AI including supply chain, quality control, market predictability, customer service and sales,” he said.

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Prime Book to close FY24 on the back of net revenue of Rs 36 crore with net profit of Rs 4 crore?

India-based affordable laptop manufacturing company Primebook to end FY24 with net revenue of? Rs 36 crore e on the back of net profit of Rs 4 crore, Chitranshu Mahant, co-founder and? CEO, Prime Book, told FE Education.? “As for? gross revenue we will close FY24 at t Rs 60 crore. We had at the beginning of this fiscal set a target to sell 50,000 units of our laptop Prime Book by the end of last December, but so far have sold 38,000 units,”. The company currently claims to have captured a three percent share of the Indian laptop market.

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Globus Infocom launches Contentshaala, a learning platform for K12 education

Globus Infocom, an ed-tech platform has launched Contentshaala, an advanced, all-in-one content software tailored for the diverse needs of K12 education. The platform features a library of interactive and captivating digital content, designed to bring subjects to life and ignite the minds of students. Contentshaala not only aims to empower teachers but also provides students with a comprehensive suite of features, according to an official release.

Globus Infocom claims that its newly launched platform covers a comprehensive syllabus from nursery to grade 12th. It utilises conceptual videos and adaptive learning techniques in three key sections: Learn, Test and Performance. Accessible online and offline, ContentShaala aims to eliminate connectivity barriers, ensuring a continuous and uninterrupted learning experience, the release mentioned.

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GD Goenka University appoints Kim Menezes as the Vice Chancellor

GD Goenka University appointed Kim Menezes as its Vice Chancellor. As the VC of the university, her focus will be on innovation and global prominence, as per the official announcement.?Further, Menezes aims to align GD Goenka University with the Government’s Vision of Atma Nirbhar Bharat.?

With a Ph.D. in Applied Statistics from the University of Texas at Austin, Menezes possesses a solid academic foundation. Her prolific publication record in esteemed academic journals covers diverse topics such as workforce dynamics, luxury brand perceptions and leadership succession planning. Prior to joining academia, Menezes accumulated a decade of industry experience with global brands in the US and subsequently served as Dean of Management Studies at GD Goenka University. Her proficiency in research and development, coupled with a keen understanding of market dynamics, brings a valuable industry perspective to the academic arena at GD Goenka University.

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IIT Gandhinagar invites applications for Postgraduate Interdisciplinary programme in Society and Culture

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) has invited applications for admission into its postgraduate programme in Society and Culture for the academic year starting from July 2024, as per the press release from the institute.?As per the institute, this programme is interdisciplinary in nature and equips the students for a variety of roles in various fields.The deadline to apply for the programme is February 10, 2024. Students with bachelor’s degrees in any discipline can apply for it.?“Interdisciplinary knowledge and skills greatly enhance our ability to think innovatively and solve problems. IIT Gandhinagar’s courses are designed with this flexibility and interdisciplinary focus, broadening the educational experience.

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IIM Udaipur introduces Summer Programme in Management

The Indian Institute of Management Udaipur (IIMU) has launched the Summer Programme in Management tailored for MBA aspirants. This initiative is designed for students seeking a firsthand experience of life at an IIM, either as a prelude to applying for an MBA programme or as a one-time experience, according to an official announcement.?This two-week on-campus summer programme is the first of its kind offered by any IIM and is scheduled to take place at the IIM Udaipur campus from June 1-14, 2024.

As per the institute, the curriculum of the programme encompasses crucial aspects of management studies, with a focus on Business Environment, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Digital Transformation and Business Communication. Participants will engage in the Case Method of teaching and will receive a Certificate of Participation in the IIM Udaipur – Summer Program in Management upon successful completion.

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Queen’s University Belfast opens registration for 2024 Summer School

Queen’s University Belfast, a research-intensive institution in the United Kingdom (UK), is now accepting registrations for international students to participate in the Queen’s University 2024 Summer School. Scheduled from June 17 to July 5, 2024, this three-week programme aims to offer an enriching experience, inviting students to delve into the diverse facets of Northern Ireland’s history, culture, politics, environment and socio-economics, according to an official release.

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India to recognise Farsi as one of its nine classical languages: S. Jaishankar

In a significant development aimed at strengthening cultural bonds, S. Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister, announced that the Indian government has chosen to designate Farsi (Persian) as one of the nine classical languages in India under the New Education Policy. During a joint press conference with his Iranian counterpart, H. Amir-Abdollahian, on Monday, Jaishankar, who is on a two-day visit to Iran, emphasised the cultural, literary and linguistic connections between Iran and India.

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FIIB and SETU launch PGD course in Data Science and AI

Fortune Institute of International Business (FIIB), in collaboration with SETU, inaugurated its first cohort of the PGD Data Science and AI course on January 14, 2024. The aim of the collaboration is to bridge the skill gap and empower learners to meet the escalating demand for data-intelligent professionals in the business world, as per the press release.?

Ujjaini Mitra, founder of SETU, said that we aim to bridge the skill gaps through industry-oriented hands-on experiential training by top industry experts and data practitioners. She further stressed the meaningful collaboration with FIIB and the shared commitment to paving successful career paths for learners.

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