The first ever ‘Global MBA Programme’ launched in partnership by three leading management institutions in the world- XlRI, Jamshedpur- India, Weatherhead School of Management of Case Western University, Cleveland- USA and School of Economics and Management of Tongji University, Shanghai- China has commenced.
The first semester of this truly global management programme started in Shanghai, China from August, 2013 with a pioneering class of 50 students from five countries- India, China, USA, Belgium and Iran; the Indian contingent being the largest comprising of 21 students.
In January 2014, the cohort of 50 students will be heading to XlRI for the second leg of their journey while the third semester will be held at Case Western’s campus in Cleveland. Thereafter, students will return to their respective ‘home schools’ for their final semester to complete courses in line with their local graduation requirements.
Speaking on the occasion of the Shanghai launch, Fr. E Abraham S.J., Director of XlRI said, “The programme to be held in three different countries will thrust the students into diverse environments and will help them to learn adapting to these challenges. This would help students to mature as individuals and derive a great deal of self-confidence and embed a collaborative ‘win-win’ worldview in them.