Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 18: The Business School, University of Jammu today inaugurated its pioneering Executive MBA program, in blended mode with the Multiple Entry Exit Scheme (MEES), in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Kamal P Patnaik, Regional Director, Reserve Bank of India, was chief guest on the occasion. He delivered an insightful address, highlighting the program’s relevance in the evolving professional landscape. He also shared the role of RBI in growth and monitoring of Indian economy.
Dr Yashpal Malik, guest of honor and Consultant to esteemed organizations like PriceWaterhouse Coopers and Asian Development Bank, spoke passionately about the practical applications of the Executive MBA program for working professionals. He reiterated that knowledge is important but skills have no substitute and emphasized on building competencies and upgrading skills to contribute to their respective organizations.
Prof Neelu Rohmetra, Dean Research Studies, JU, senior most Professor of The Business School, and former Director of IIM Sirmaur, presided over the function. In her presidential remarks, she underscored the program’s importance and its potential impact on the professional development of participants.
Prof Vinay Chauhan, Director, The Business School, provided insights into the Executive MBA program’s unique features. He emphasized the need of transformative experience with Project Based Learning which is the strength of EMBA program.
Prof Versha Mehta, Dean Business Studies, JU, delivered special remarks, emphasizing the importance of the Executive MBA program in the current educational landscape.
The event was attended by senior officials from the University, including Prof Arvind Jasrotia, Rector Kathua Campus; Prof Hardeep Chahal, Director, ICCR&HRM; Prof Alka Sharma, Director SIIEDC; Prof Sameer Gupta, Prof Rajendra Mishra, Dr Amisha Gupta, Dr Komal Nagar, Dr Rachna Mahajan, Dr Saloni Devi, Dr Farah S Choudhary, Dr Aubid H Parrey, Dr Shelleka Gupta, Dr Garima and Dr Rajni from the department. Fourteen Executives enrolled in the EMBA program, along with MBA students, added to the vibrant atmosphere of the inaugural function.
Dr Rachna Mahajan, Associate Professor of The Business School, delivered a formal vote of thanks while Dr Aubid Hussain Parrey conducted proceedings of the programme.