IIM Ahmedabad to set up branch campus in Dubai, offer one-year MBA course for global market

Indian Institute of Management IIM Ahmedabad is set to establish its international campus in Dubai and has signed an MoU with the UAE government officials announced on WednesdayThe campus which will be set up in Dubai International Academic City is expected to be launched later this yearA Memorandum of Understanding MoU was signed on Tuesday between IIMA Director Bharat Bhasker and Helal Saeed Almarri Director General of Dubais Department of Economy and Tourism in the presence of Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al MaktoumSigning of MoU between IIM Ahmedabad and the UAE government for establishing an international campus of IIM Ahmedabad at Dubai is a proud moment for Indias higher education This marks a significant milestone towards globalisation of worldclass Indian education institutions as envisioned in the NEP Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan wrote on XThis collaboration will open new vistas for learning innovation and empowering future leaders for global good IIM Ahmedabads presence in Dubai will drive prosperity and economic development in the region and further strengthen IndiaUAE relations in the years to come he addedThe IIMA Dubai campus will be established in two phases In the first phase IIMA will be provided with space in the Dubai International Academic City DIAC the regions premier higher education hub with a multicultural environmentThe campus will provide access to cuttingedge academic resources to inspire innovation and foster excellence In the second phase of campus development IIMA will be provided with land where the permanent campus will come up and be operational from 2029Over the next decade we envision this to be a thriving centre where young leaders of tomorrow will hone their skills innovate and become pathfinders As we create new learning experiences globally we remain committed to transformative learning leadership and creating enduring impact in the community said Pankaj Patel chairperson Board of Governors IIMAIIMA Director Bhasker said that Dubai has emerged as a thriving global epicentre for innovation investment and entrepreneurship making it the ideal location to establish our first international campusDubai offers unparalleled opportunities to engage with industry leaders multinational corporations and highgrowth startups While this collaboration strengthens IIMAs commitment to offering worldclass management education it will also foster crosscultural exchanges that will prepare our graduates to thrive in a globalised environmentOur presence in Dubai offers unparalleled access to international markets worldclass faculty and a diverse highachieving peer group alongside IIM Ahmedabads legacy of academic rigour and international exposure for personal and professional growth he saidAdmission to the fulltime oneyear MBA at IIMAs Dubai campus will follow a rigorous twostage process based on the standardised GMAT or GRE score taken within the last five yearsSpread over five terms the programme will provide rigorous academics and international exposure within an elite learning environment that mirrors the excellence of IIM Ahmedabads globally renowned MBA It will also offer an extensive portfolio of electives expanding ample scope for personalised learning and specialisationThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoeveratOptionskeyd0ddb8ef8f1a62a8cdd22fac27fc5ea7formatiframeheight90width728params