Prof S Krishna, chairperson, GSM academy tells Deebashree Mohanty about the courses offered by this academy which focuses on in-depth learning for managers, executives and entrepreneurs
Tell us about Global Strategy Management (GSM) AcademyIJ
GSM Academy focus on research and education on globalisation and management. The academy draws on a network of researchers, academicians, business schools and companies worldwide for undertaking research projects and management education.
Globalisation, bringing people, organisations, societies and countries together, is the most important phenomenon at the beginning of the third millennium. There would be issues and problems in handling increased complexity. However, it also provides new opportunities and is the best hope for humanity going forward.
What are the courses offeredIJ
Advanced masters programme in Management of Global Strategies (AMPGS) for the second batch commences in February 2014. The programme has onsite modules at top rated international business schools like University of California, los Angeles, SDA Bocconi, Milan, Europe and Sun YatSen University Business School, Guangzhou, China. The Indian module is held with participation of senior IIM faculty. This programme is designed specifically for management executives, international executive managers, CEOs, and entrepreneurs who are planning to establish and expand their business across the world.
What is the eligibility criteriaIJ
AMPGS is a 14 months programme delivered across four campuses covering South Asia, Europe, North America and East Asia by eminent industry experts and academicians. Eligibility criteria is a bachelors degree from recognised university with 8 to 10 years or more professional experience in technical or managerial capacity. Middle to senior management position in business organisations or entrepreneurs with comparable background.
What are the benefits of this programmeIJ
· The benefits are manifold.
· For senior corporate executives:
· Global and local strategies of successful companies in US, China and Europe
· Cross-cultural marketing and management
· International economic and legal systems
· Trends in global business, economic and technology systems
· Opportunity for networking with academics, consultants and corporate executives around the world.
For entrepreneurs:
· Opportunities and challenges in product and service markets in the most dynamic business regions in the world
· Business models of successful small and large companies in India, China, Europe, US and the Americas.
· Business practices and strategies which provide new perspectives and stimulate creative thinking.
· Opportunity for networking with academics, consultants and entrepreneurs around the world.
Given the rupee slide, do you think it’s going to affect education or entrepreneurship and overseas management education to a large extentIJ
· I expect rupee will recover to a significant extent soon. People place a high value on learning. So even if things become slightly expensive they’ll consider it as a long term investment and take it up.
How can CEOs and entrepreneurs bridge the gap in education in global strategy and management skillsIJ
Periodically, they need to take time off for brief intervals to interact with academics and managers in dynamic global regions like USA, Europe, China and India. AMPGS has been designed and structured with this requirement in mind.
Where do you see our entrepreneurs compared with those in the WestIJ
Indian entrepreneurship is truly outstanding and second to none in the world. Despite extremely difficult environment many are successful. With opening of global markets and economic systems they can succeed in an unprecedented fashion.
For an entrepreneur how important is it to get managerial skills in placeIJ
Not all entrepreneur start with good managerial education. However, it makes an enormous difference in terms of where they reach. Good education will help them scale up, achieve faster and establish more sustainable enterprises.