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Madrid Immersion Highlights: EPGP ’26 at ESCP Business School

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Week 2 spotlighted Spain’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, marketing insights, and the future of leadership in a technology-driven world The second week of the EPGP international immersion unfolded in Madrid, accompanied by Prof. Amar Sapra, Chairperson, EPGP, offering participants a deep dive into Spain’s entrepreneurial landscape, its marketing and business practices, and its role as a bridge between Europe and Latin America. Through a series of faculty-led sessions, company visits, and cultural experiences, the week combined academic rigor with practical insights and global perspectives. Day 1 The first day opened with sessions…

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Students of the EPGP 2025-26 batch pictured at ESCP Business School, Berlin Campus, during the international immersion.

Reflections from Berlin: EPGP ’26 immersion at ESCP Business School

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Week 1 offered an intimate understanding of German economic and entrepreneurial advancementsThe first week of the EPGP international immersion at ESCP Berlin unfolded as a rich on-the-ground education in the economic, political and entrepreneurial advancements of Germany. With the help of a cadre of native coordinators from Berlin and a diverse group of travel companions that included Prof. Ludvig Levasseur, Entrepreneurship area, IIMB, the visit helped develop an intimate understanding of Germany’s advanced and emerging markets and drew meaningful connections to India and the wider global context. Day 1 Day…

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EPGP students begin International Immersion at Nova SBE, Portugal

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The first three days featured sessions on international trade, macroeconomics, and Portugal’s growth outlook Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP) International Immersion Programme at Nova School of Business & Economics, Portugal, opened with an engaging mix of academic insights and industry experiences. A batch of EPGP students, accompanied by Prof. Abhoy K Ojha, OB&HRM area, began their journey by exploring global business theories, macroeconomic frameworks, and the Portuguese outlook on growth and innovation. The opening lecture was delivered by Prof. Emanuel Gomes, Professor of Strategy and International Business at…

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Classroom to Boardroom: IIMB’s ‘Shadow a Leader’ puts MBAs in the hot seat

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Across two months, PGP 2025 students shadowed top executives, many of them IIMB alumni, gaining firsthand exposure to high-impact decision-making In a unique experiential learning opportunity, PGP students from the graduating batch of 2025 stepped out of classrooms and into corporate boardrooms, policy chambers, and executive decision-making arenas as part of the Shadow a Leader initiative at IIM Bangalore. The premise of the program was to embed students into the field, among industry front runners, decision makers and innovators to better understand the complex changes and challenges shaping the business…

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Seoul Searching: PGPEM’s Tanya Sethi reflects on her international immersion

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Why global exposure is more than an academic milestone For Tanaya Sethi, a second-year PGPEM student at IIM Bangalore, the Student Exchange Program at KAIST College of Business in Seoul was more than a semester abroad. This experience was one of the most enriching and memorable times of her academic journey. Nestled amid rolling hills and scenic mountain ranges, KAIST’s picturesque campus provided the perfect backdrop to its rigorous academic environment and strong research focus. Tanaya immersed herself in classroom activities, thought-provoking discussions with professors and peers, and gained exposure…

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Dr. Basha (center) with his colleagues at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka.

Can doctors be good administrators? A doctor’s prescription for healthcare overhaul

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Dr. Riyaz Basha, GMHE Exec Programme alum, outlines the new face of healthcare leadership Dr. Riyaz Basha is part of a growing tribe of senior healthcare professionals who want to shoulder the administrative burden of healthcare operations. There’s a general sense that healthcare providers cannot be good administrators due to the strong human element involved in their day-to-day jobs. An ally to one, an adversary to another, bureaucrats have perennially been relied upon in administrative roles. Armed with firm will, ready to change minds, Dr. Basha climbed the ranks of…

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Dr. Mathew with the GMHE cohort- Batch 6

From Crisis to Command: The Pandemic’s Premium on Management Expertise

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Dr. Anie Mathew, a GMHE Exec Programme alum’s rise to operational excellence Alumna of the General Management Programme for Healthcare Executives (GMHE)- Batch 6, an Executive Education Programme at IIM Bangalore, Dr. Anie Mathew currently serves as the General Manager of Operations at Svatantra Integrative Neuro Rehabilitation Centre. The debris of the pandemic were still settling on the healthcare sector when Dr. Anie Mathew received an unsuspecting call from her clinical practice. She was tasked with leading a Covid-19 taskforce in Al Ain, UAE. At the time, a General Dentist…

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Final Phase of EPGP International Immersion Unfolds at ESCP Business School Madrid 

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The last leg of the International Immersion brought IIM Bangalore’s Executive Post Graduate Programme students to ESCP Business School Madrid, closing out their global adventure with fresh perspectives.  The program kicked off with Prof. Fernando Moroy’s comprehensive overview of the Spanish and European economies, unveiling the geopolitical forces that shape businesses in Spain and Latin America. The session laid a strong foundation for understanding regional business opportunities, marking a strong start to a week of insightful learning.   Day 2 saw Francisco Hernández dissect the business model of Real Madrid C.F.,…

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Accessibility at IIMB: Never an afterthought says EPGP’s Tanya Gupta 

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“I believe it is crucial for educational institutions to communicate the support available for students with disabilities,” says Tanya Gupta, MBA-EPGP ’25, in a conversation about her journey with low vision and albinism.    Tanya brings over five years of experience as a Product Manager, specializing in the FinTech and F&B sectors. Her passion lies in building tech-driven solutions from the ground up, approaching product management with intentionality and innovation.  Reflecting on her early career, Tanya admits, “Initially, I faced significant challenges in collaboration due to my low vision and hesitation…

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Frisbee fun!

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The ‘Campus Ultimate’ team from IIMB participated in ‘Sakkath’, a three-day Ultimate Frisbee tournament, held on Aug 18th-20th 2023, in Bangalore. Teams from different parts of the country participated in the tournament. The IIMB team comprised students, alumni, faculty and campus residents. The month leading up to the tournament was exciting, with non-team members from the PGP cohort and campus residents joining the training sessions and practice matches. It was a wonderful opportunity to rekindle bonding and community building at IIMB. admin

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