IIM Lucknow Hosts EFMD Symposium 2024, Steering Indian Business Schools Towards Global Prestige

IIM Lucknow hosted the EFMD Indian Symposium, bringing together leaders and experts from the global management education community to discuss and deliberate on different aspects of management education and accreditation. Know details here 

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow hosted the EFMD Indian Symposium, themed "Beyond Borders: Elevating the Visibility of Indian Business Schools through EFMD Global Accreditation." The event gathered esteemed leaders and experts from the global management education community to discuss aspects of management education and accreditation.

The 2024 EFMD Indian Symposium, with over 60 senior administrators and faculty from India's leading business schools, marked a crucial step toward global recognition for Indian Business Schools and their significant contributions to the advancement of management education and practice worldwide.

Prof. Archana Shukla, Director-in-charge at IIM Lucknow in her welcome address expressed her anticipation for the discussions at the 2024 EFMD Indian Symposium at IIM Lucknow, which will further enhance efforts in fostering a diverse and globally engaged community, creating a significant impact. 

Nishit Jain, Special Advisor at EFMD Global Network Asia stated “Acting as a collaborative think tank, our focus is to work alongside the Government of India to accelerate progress in the field of computation both domestically and internationally. The establishment of the Indian Business Council will prioritize youth involvement through various networks, conferences, and events, emphasizing research excellence and social responsibility.”

In her address, Ms. Barbara Sporn, Director of EFMD Programme Accreditation at EFMD Global, emphasized, "The objective of the 2024 EFMD Indian Symposium is to elevate accreditation quality and facilitate the internationalization of Indian higher education institutions."

Mr. Eric Cornuel, President of EFMD, commended India's optimistic outlook towards the future, given its status as the fifth-largest economy with robust growth across various sectors. EFMD, with nearly 1,000 members globally, aims to catalyze excellence in management education and development, emphasizing the importance of continuous improvement alongside achieving excellence.

Key highlights of EFMD Symposium 2024

• Nishit Jain, Special Advisor at EFMD Global Network Asia, announced the creation of the Indian Business Council to advance management education in the community
• Understanding the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)
• Exploring EQUIS Accreditation
• Programme Accreditation
• Diversity in Management Education
• Measuring the Impact of Business Schools

The 2024 EFMD Indian Symposium established a strong foundation for promoting collaboration, innovation, and excellence in management education. As Indian institutions pursue accreditation and internationalization, the outcomes of the symposium are set to drive transformative changes, positioning Indian Business Schools as key players in the global management education arena.

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