IIM Indore joins hands with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

Valid for three years, the MoU aims to conduct customized certificate training programs, undertake detailed studies in certain unique areas of the Aerospace & Defence Industry, and develop frameworks and academic documents.

IIM Indore, HAL sign MoU for three years

Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIM Indore) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) have joined hands to strengthen the industry-academia relationship. Professor Himanshu Rai, Director, IIM Indore, and Alok Verma, Director (HR), HAL signed the MoU, on November 04, 2022. Valid for three years, the MoU aims to conduct customized certificate training programs, undertake detailed studies in certain unique areas of the Aerospace & Defence Industry, and develop frameworks and academic documents (Research papers / Case studies / Study articles).

Professor Himanshu Rai mentioned that HAL and HMA have an in-depth understanding of the training needs and competence development requirements of personnel at various levels. “This aligns with our mission to contribute to nation-building and offer contextually relevant courses with world-class academic standards. We plan to conduct training for HAL officers in the aeronautics and defense domains and implement breakthrough ideas,” he said.

He added that the customized programmes would focus on leadership development, competency development, advanced strategic management, advanced communication management, aerospace supply chain management, data analytics and advanced operations management. “Apart from various theme-based research and live projects for EPGP and PGPHRM participants at IIM Indore, we also plan to offer customized certificate programmes for the HAL officers in collaboration with our foreign partner universities,” Professor Rai said.

Expressing delight over collaborating with IIM Indore, Verma said that IIM Indore is one of the top business schools in India with Triple Crown accreditation from AMBA, AACSB, and EQUIS. “IIM Indore has brilliant faculty members who excel at various management domains. This collaboration will be immensely fruitful for HAL, as the robustly designed, industry-relevant courses will benefit our officers and enhance their managerial skills,” he said.

He further added that the MoU also includes developing joint case studies, learning stories, frameworks, research papers, and articles on promoting learning activities at both organizations.

Participants will be awarded a certificate of participation upon completion of programme. Certificates would be as per the IIM Indore norms for certificate issues.

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