IIM-T inaugurates new batches of its flagship programmes
In his keynote address, Sunil Kumar, head, Chennai Global Business Center, World Bank Group, spoke about the shifting landscape of skills, the growing influence of automation, including artificial intelligence, and the emergence of new roles in a digitally driven economy. He urged students to balance domain knowledge with ethical decision-making, soft skills, and adaptability to succeed in a rapidly evolving world.
The ceremony included the presentation of the Director's Merit List certificates. IIM-T director Pawan Kumar Singh and Satish S Maheswarappa, dean (Academics), spoke.
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