SHAPING TOMORROW'S LEADERS
Outlook|November 01, 2024
The Power, Challenges, and Future of Business Schools in India and Beyond
Dr Karthick Sridhar
SHAPING TOMORROW'S LEADERS

Where Leaders Are Made

Education has consistently been regarded as a catalyst for transformation, exemplified by Nelson Mandela’s assertion that “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Business schools refine this instrument by cultivating future leaders, entrepreneurs, CEOs, and industry innovators. Business schools provide individuals with a foundation to acquire the essential skills and knowledge required for success in the dynamic and intricate global market.

In India, esteemed institutions such as the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), the Indian School of Business (ISB), XLRI – Xavier School of Management, and SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) have gained prominence. These institutions have cultivated leaders who have ascended to the helm of multinational corporations, shaped public policy, and propelled innovation on both domestic and international fronts. Nonetheless, as the world evolves, the challenges confronting these institutions become increasingly intricate. Business schools must reconcile academic rigour, corporate demands, and changing societal requirements.

As India ascends to the global stage, its business schools must align with international standards while addressing the distinct challenges of the Indian market. They must also contend with emerging technologies, evolving business models, and a progressively interconnected global landscape.

From Harvard to the IIMs: The Journey of Business Schools

The origins of business schools date to the early 20th century, when Harvard Business School launched the MBA in 1908, signifying the beginning of structured management education. John F. Kennedy once remarked,

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