IIM Udaipur partners with CoLab to enhance Research & Public Policy Initiatives
This collaboration aims to advance a variety of research and public policy initiatives, focusing on development research, policy formulation, and management strategies to tackle pressing societal challenges.
The Indian Institute of Management Udaipur (IIM Udaipur) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CoLab, a Bengaluru-based research and design consulting firm. This collaboration aims to advance a variety of research and public policy initiatives, focusing on development research, policy formulation, and management strategies to tackle pressing societal challenges.
Collaborative Efforts for Positive Change
Under this partnership, IIM Udaipur’s Centre for Development Policy and Management (CDPM) and CoLab will engage in fieldwork, research, and various projects aimed at fostering positive social change across India. The collaboration will also include organizing seminars, webinars, and conferences to facilitate knowledge sharing and raise public awareness regarding development policy issues, emphasizing the role of research and evidence in the development ecosystem.
Bridging Gaps in Development and Management
The CDPM at IIM Udaipur is a recognized Centre of Excellence known for its pioneering development-focused research. It serves as a bridge between development studies and management, offering practical insights to policymakers, corporations, NGOs, international development organizations, and social entrepreneurs. Conversely, CoLab operates at the intersection of innovation and design, focusing on empowering the ecosystem to create high-impact, innovative, and scalable solutions for sustainable development.
Commitment to Impactful Solutions
"This partnership is significant for us, as we combine our expertise in public policy and development research," stated Prof. Saurabh Gupta, Co-Head of CDPM. "Together, we are committed to developing impactful solutions that address key societal needs."
Aishwarya Rastogi, Director of CoLab, echoed this sentiment, saying, "We are thrilled to join hands with IIM Udaipur's CDPM to advance research that can drive meaningful social impact. This MoU provides a unique opportunity to leverage the strengths of both organizations in tackling complex policy issues and developing practical solutions for the betterment of society."
Joint Projects and Shared Goals
The collaboration will involve joint projects with external agencies, allowing both institutions to pool their expertise to pursue shared goals in public policy and development. The signing ceremony was attended by CDPM Co-Heads Professors Saurabh Gupta and Dina Banerjee, along with CDPM faculty members Professors Harsh Jha, Nidhi Agarwal, Pradeep K. Hota, and CDPM Manager Shaurya Gupta. From CoLab, Director Aishwarya Rastogi was present, accompanied by team members Akhil S. Kashinath and Harikrishnan.
Q: Is Executive MBA available in IIM Udaipur?
Yes, IIM Udaipur does offers Executive MBA i.e. Online Post Graduation Diploma in Buisness Administration for Working Executives. PGDBA is a twenty four months duration programme delivered in online mode and two one-week campus mode. The eligibility criteria for the specific programme is tweleve years of school education and three years of university education with a Bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline. Also a minimum three years of full-time post qualification experience and a valid GMAT score, or valid GRE score, or CAT scores, or score of the admission test to be conducted by IIMU.
Q: Is IIM Udaipur worth joining?
IM Udaipur, a second-generation IIM, one of the fastest-growing management schools in the country. Earlier, according to media reports, the institute concluded its summer placement drive of MBA batch 2022-24. The highest stipend offered during placements stood at INR 4 LPA in the consulting sector. IIM Udaipur sees an increase in average stipend by 28.78%. A total of 319 students got placed during summer placements 2022-24. Since 2019 IIM Udaipur has only been the second IIM to be in the Global Rankings. Also IIMU ranked sixteenth amongst all B-Schools in the NIRF Rankings 2023. Also IIMU received the accreditation from the AACSB taking it place among the top global B-schools. In case of placement it has a score of 100% in the year 2020-22. Read more about the course here.
Q: Is IIM Udaipur good for the Executive MBA course?
The Executive MBA programme is especially designed for those working individulas who wants to enhance their skills to build a better career. And IIM Udaipur being one of the fastest-growing management schools in the country only adds to its value. The programme is well designed in a blended mode combining weekend online and two 1-week on-campus modules covering a duartion of tewnty-four months.
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