IIM Jammu welcomes new batches of PhD, MBA, EMBA, MBA (HA&HM)

Parallel sessions for MBA, MBA (HA & HM), and PhD students were conducted by Dr Nitin Upadhyay, Chairperson, MBA, Dr Harsha Jariwala, Chairperson MBA (HA & HM) and Dr Vaseem Akram, Chairperson, Doctoral Program, respectively.

Day two of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu commenced with a peaceful yoga session focused on the theme, ‘Maximize happiness and mindfulness’ by the Yoga and meditation trainer. Post the session, students visited the new campus of IIM Jammu in Jagti. Parallel sessions for MBA, MBA (HA & HM), and PhD students were conducted by Dr Nitin Upadhyay, Chairperson, MBA, Dr Harsha Jariwala, Chairperson MBA (HA & HM) and Dr Vaseem Akram, Chairperson, Doctoral Program, respectively.

Dr Upadhyay, in his address to the students, shared the course structure, program pedagogy and objectives with the students. Further, he talked about how one should become a socially responsible leader. Talking about the importance of adaptability and the readiness to take on new challenges, the Professor quoted Mark Twain's famous words, "The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why." He urged the students to explore and not hesitate as it would lead them to innovate and ideate.

At the same time, Dr Harsha Jariwala welcomed the first batch of MBA (HA & HM) and enlightened them about the unique pedagogy of this course in which they will learn management at IIM Jammu, Healthcare administration at AIIMS Jammu, and technology at IIT Jammu.

Students were also told about various rich collection of Books, Journals, E-Databases, E-journals, reports, case studies, etc. available in online as well as offline forms at the library. He also provided an overview into the overall functioning of the library and introduced his team to the students during his interactive session. He reiterated that the objective of the library is to facilitate appropriate and user-friendly access to current and relevant information to its patrons. During his address, he mentioned that the library acts as learning resource centre for the faculty, staff and students of the Institute and also acts a nodal centre for Harvard business school and Ivey cases. Lastly, he wished good luck to the students for their journey ahead and offered all assistance to the students during their stay at IIM Jammu.

Thereafter, Shri Sushil Tripathi, HR-Head (Garment Division), Siyaram Silk Mills Ltd., to the students for a highly interactive session. He spoke about his experiences of the corporate world, and addressed the questions put forward by the students. At the end, he provided the students with some learnings and recommendations that would guide them in their journey.

This day was rounded off with an enthralling cultural event, coordinated by Dr Barnali Chaudhary, Chairperson, Student Affairs, in which the talented batchmates of the upcoming 7th batch of MBA students performed and showcased their talents.

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