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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Jamboree Education Hosts MBA Seminar Series Across Delhi, Pune, and Mumbai
PNN New Delhi [India], May 30: In response to the growing interest in management education among recent graduates and early-career professionals and to bring first-hand information to all other MBA aspirants, Jamboree Education recently hosted a series of full-house MBA seminars in Delhi, Pune, and Mumbai. These events also presented current college students and early career professionals (0-3 years of work experience) with various MBA and MIM options around the globe. The Evolving Landscape of Management Education The demand for management education has witnessed a significant rise over the past decade. Traditional two-year MBAs coexist with accelerated one-year and specialized MIM and Management Masters programs. Jamboree Education's seminars came at a crucial time when prospective candidates face a complex array of choices around the world. The events demystified these options, presenting clear, actionable information directly from experts and industry insiders. Delhi Seminar Held on May 18, the first seminar set the tone for the series. The panel included Amit Tyagi from Indian School of Business, Debaion Roy from GMAC, and Jamboree alumnus Aryan Khandelwal. Amit Tyagi, who leads admissions and outreach at ISB, highlighted the openness of business schools to diverse academic and professional backgrounds. "The modern MBA applicant is not just about years of work experience but about potential, vision, and adaptability," Tyagi noted. Debaion Roy from GMAC brought a global perspective, discussing how business schools are innovating admissions processes to identify candidates who can thrive in dynamic markets. "We see a growing emphasis on soft skills, leadership potential, and cultural agility," Roy explained. Aryan Khandelwal shared his journey from undergraduate studies at Ramanujan College to preparing for top MBA programs. Pune Seminar The Pune seminar, held on May 24, brought together a distinguished panel including Baljeet Kapoor (ISB), Balakrishna B from IIM Bangalore, Hemant Das from the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business, and Nilesh Gaikwad of EDHEC Business School. Balakrishna B, from IIM Bangalore, stressed the importance of strong applications. "Candidates should work on building a strong profile. Universities consider factors such as diversity, work experience, academics and GMAT/GRE test scores. Of these, a candidate's test score is the only component that is under their immediate control. For B-schools in India, it is very important to do well on the GMAT/GRE." Hemant Das highlighted how international business schools like Darden are tailoring their offerings to cater to the whole gamut of students--from people with 0 years of work experience (Future Year Scholars program), to people with more than 5-8 years of work experience (Darden's flagship MBA program). Nilesh Gaikwad spoke about the appeal of European business schools, especially business schools in France, such as EDHEC, known for their focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. Mumbai Seminar The final seminar on May 25 featured speakers from ESSEC Paris, SPJIMR, EDHEC Business School, Schulich (York), and ISB. Viveka Gidwani, an ESSEC Paris MBA alumna and entrepreneur, shared practical insights on leveraging an MBA to build ventures and drive social impact. Almas Shaikh of SPJIMR discussed how Indian business schools are evolving their curricula to include digital transformation, sustainability, and leadership in complex environments. Rahul Pariyani from Schulich and Nilesh Gaikwad from EDHEC highlighted the global reach of their institutions and the diverse career paths available to graduates. Debaion Roy from GMAC shared that over the last five years, an increasing number of students from India are sending their GMAT scores to MIM and Management Masters programs, indicating a growing interest in management education among college students and early career professionals. What This Means for Prospective MBA and MIM Candidates The seminars made it clear that candidates must carefully evaluate factors such as curriculum content, teaching methodology, duration, geographic focus, alumni network, and placement records before selecting a program-after all, they now have more choices than ever before. Jamboree Education's Role in Supporting MBA Aspirants Throughout the seminars, Jamboree Education reaffirmed its commitment to guiding students through the complexities of management education. From test preparation to application strategy and interview coaching, Jamboree's experts provide comprehensive support tailored to each candidate's profile. Aryama Dutta Saikia, CEO of Jamboree Education, summed it up: "Our mission is to make quality management education accessible by breaking down barriers of information and guidance." Looking Ahead As MBA and MIM programs continue to evolve, the value of informed decision-making cannot be overstated. Jamboree Education will continue hosting similar events nationwide, ensuring that students across India have access to the latest insights and expert advice. For those who missed the seminars, Jamboree has upcoming seminars on MBA in India & Abroad in Bangalore (8 June), Hyderabad (14 June), Gurugram (13 July), and Navi Mumbai (20 July). MBA aspirants can also connect with Jamboree experts directly for personalized MIM and MBA admissions counseling. For more details, visit
Hindustan Times
21-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
GMAC's launches Advancery, a tool targeted at MBA aspirants
Growing global economy, the need for skilled professionals, and the increased demand for managers in the workplace had led to a surge in popularity of business management courses. As per the current market research the global MBA Education Market is anticipated to reach US$ 83.08 billion in 2032, up from a valuation of US$ 48.7 billion in 2023. With growing demand, students are often at their wit's end to pick the best course that suits their requirements as well as budget. This is where Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), a non-profit association of leading business schools steps in. GMAC - that also owns and administers Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) - specialises in connecting future business leaders from around the world with educational opportunities. GMAC is present in key regions, including China, India, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Each year, more than 13 million prospective students rely on GMAC and its platforms, such as and the GMAT examination, to explore MBA and business master's programs, connect with leading business schools worldwide, prepare for entrance examinationss, and receive guidance on successfully navigating the application process. For more than 15 years, the GMAC Prospective Students Survey has provided the world's graduate business schools with critical insights into the decision-making processes of people currently considering applying to a graduate management education programs. The survey explores trends in the candidate pipeline, program preferences, mobility considerations, and career goals. It builds on previous years' results with more detailed information about candidate interest in artificial intelligence (AI), along with data from new questions about desired business skills and how candidates might feel about a future employer's position on sustainability. The report also considers candidates' plans for financing their degree; preferred communication channels; decision-making factors; degree and format preferences; geographic mobility; and preferred careers. In an exclusive interview, Adam Witwer, Chief Product Officer, Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), talks about GMAC's newly launched Advancery. Advancery is an innovative platform designed to guide candidates through their business education journey, with future expansions in development. As an AI-powered tool, Advancery aims to help candidates identify the skills they need to advance their business career, choose the best-fit program, and stay on track throughout the application planning process in one place, a unique all-in-one platform unlike any others. Advancery allows candidates to ditch the spreadsheets and transform their to-do list into an actionable calendar to help candidates stay on track from essay to deadlines. In addition, we're building even more ways to support candidate journey, including coaching, exclusive discounts on GMAC products and services, tools to explore branching career paths, and more on the Advancery website. Navigating the path to the best-fit programs can be time-consuming and even overwhelming. With Advancery, we aim to empower candidates to gain clarity, confidence, and peace of mind in the process. Advancery aims to serve as a hassle-free solution that helps individuals map out and pursue their goals whether it be searching for a career change or eyeing a promotion, starting from step-by-step skill assessments to address skill gaps, fast and easy side-by-side comparison of programs of interest, to streamlined and simplified application planning in a one-stop shop. Our analysis leverages over 10 million posts, comments, and upvotes on Reddit, providing our users with insights into what real applicants, students, and alumni are saying about professional development, student life and well-being, institutional support and resources, and community and inclusivity. These are real conversations and informative insights critical to all the candidates out there contemplating taking the next step on their business education journey. GMAC's proprietary dataset is powered by smart technology that pulls info straight from school websites - the most sourced place of information according to our recent surveys of prospective students around the world. The GMAC team personally reviews and verifies the data to make sure it is accurate, up-to-date, and reliable. Advancery users will be able to evaluate individual interests, skills, and experiences and provide in-depth analysis to generate a personalised skill development plan, highlighting the key competencies a business aspirant or career professional will need to succeed in a target role or industry. Advancery users can explore programs based on location, cost, modality (online, hybrid, in-person) and time commitment – then compare them side by side. Users can compare not just the basics, but also the aggregated sentiments of other users across the internet, as realised through the Reddit data. Note: For more information/help, email: advanceryhelp@
Miami Herald
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Miami-Dade County Public Schools honor best and brightest at Scholar-Athlete ceremony
Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the Greater Miami Athletic Conference honored its best and brightest once again this week at its annual Scholar-Athlete Awards banquet at Miami Dade College's North campus. Over 75 scholar-athletes were presented with scholarship awards totaling $47,500 at the event and recognized for their achievements in athletics and in the classroom. An additional $14,500 in sponsorships was presented to the GMAC and its member schools. The event also recognized retiring athletics director Ira Fluitt as well as Hialeah athletic director Denoff Johnson and Miami Killian athletic director John Smith for their service to athletics. Former University of Miami football standout and broadcaster Don Bailey Jr. served as the event's master of ceremonies. Jessica Perez from the Tampa-based Positive Coaching Alliance was the event's Keynote Speaker. AWARDS ▪ The Miami Dolphins Foundation presented its Diamond scholarships for $2,500 to Miami Edison running back Sterling Joseph and Miami Palmetto badminton player Katarina Slazas. Its Platinum awards for $2,000 went to Hialeah's Nicholas Navarro and South Miami's Kate Ai. Its Gold awards, worth $1,500, went to Braddock's Andrew Sarmiento and Miami Beach's Madison Newman. Its Silver awards for $1,000 went to Goleman's Eddie Molliner and Braddock's Braelen Cintron. Its Bronze Awards for $500 each went to American's Derrius Black and Sunset's Paula Villacreses. ▪ The Orange Bowl Committee presented its Platinum awards ($2,000) to Miami Beach's Emmet Berman and Coral Park's Carmen Dragustinovis. Its Gold awards ($1,500) went to Hialeah Gardens' Nicholas Ceballos and Ferguson's Sophia Diaz. Its Silver awards ($1,000) went to Homestead's Fabio Perezleguizamo and Mourning's Kamilla Gareeva. And its Bronze awards ($500) went to Sunset's Harry Homick III and Booker T. Washington's Deztinie Lewis. ▪ The Kiwanis Club of Miami awarded $1,000 each to Coral Gables' Andres Rodriguez, Krop's Daniel Gumbiner, Varela's Kelsi Sell and Goleman's Victoria Lora. ▪ Herff Jones awarded $1,000 each to MAST Academy's Pablo Rodriguez and Norland's Faith Jean. ▪ BSN Sports Recipients awarded $1,000 each to South Miami's Cedric Rodriguez and Reagan's Camila Mendez. ▪ Don Bailey Flooring awarded Southridge's Michael NDiolo with $1,000 ▪ Quick Feet 22 Enterprises, LLC awarded $1,000 to Miami Springs' Gia Culler Guerra. ▪ Play On Sports/Go Fan presented scholarships of $250 each to 50 scholar-athletes from GMAC schools, $350 to each member school and $1,200 to the GMAC office. The Scholar-Athletes were: Lajahnique Olive (American), Jake Holman (Mourning), Dimitra Boutsis (Coral Gables), Calvin Milton (Booker T.), Rocio Diaz (Coral Reef), Luis Marti (Coral Reef), Abigail Lintner (Cutler Bay), Brandon Smith (Cutler Bay), Jennifer Orisma (Krop), Jose Santos (Varela), Sophia Arteaga (Hialeah Gardens), Joshuan Miranda (HML), Krisha Rinville (Hialeah), Mathias Mas (JC Bermudez), Alexandra Guilliames (HML), Isaiah Lacayo (Ferguson), Ariel Alexander (Homestead), Ian Rodriguez (Carol City), Alexandria Rodriguez (JC Bermudez), Otis Guyton (Central), Florencia Alvarez (MAST), Justin Jimenez (Coral Park), Ki'Mya Malcolm (Carol City), Matthew Gamble (Jackson), Eymani Brown (Central), Joseph Calvo (Killian), Camille Canidate (Edison), Terrence Honeywood (Norland), Avril Inestroza (Jackson), Tywan Cox (Northwestern), Amanda Cepero Martinez (Killian), Michael Larionov (Palmetto), Tyra Cox (Northwestern), Ja'Kari Wilson (Miami High), Danelly Rodriguez (Miami High), Aaron Bowe (Miami Springs), Joysbeliz Reyes (Southridge), Johnrisha Jeantinor (North Miami), Anyery Perez (North Miami), Malik Charles (NMB), Yoshaney Cayaso (NMB), Sammy Barjun (Reagan), Anisleidy Chavez (South Dade), Daniel Labra (South Dade), Ami Casteleiro (Southwest), Myron Mendez (Southwest), Caitlyn Vivian (TERRA), Anthony Lander (TERRA), Kimberly Solorzano (Westland Hialeah), Kevin Sanchez (Westland Hialeah).
Miami Herald
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Hialeah Gardens' Peralta and Palmetto's Slazas are Dade Badminton Players of the Year
All-County Sports Hialeah Gardens' Peralta and Palmetto's Slazas are Dade Badminton Players of the Year Miami Palmetto High School's Katarina Slazas won the Greater Miami Athletic Conference badminton girls' singles championship at Braddock High School in Miami, Florida on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. adiaz@ Palmetto's Katarina Slazas dominated the badminton scene in Miami-Dade County for all four years of high school. It was fitting Slazas, a senior, capped her career with a fourth consecutive GMAC girls' singles championship. Meanwhile, Hialeah Gardens' Joshua Peralta gradually overcame a longtime nemesis to secure his first GMAC boys' singles championship. As such, Slazas and Peralta are the Miami Herald's Badminton Players of the Year. Slazas, who also played soccer during her career at Palmetto, wins the award for the fourth consecutive season after dominant victories throughout the season as she went unbeaten once again and helped the Panthers win their fourth consecutive GMAC team title. Slazas beat Hialeah Gardens' Annabelle Calles 21-5, 21-1 in the final and None of her opponents in this year's tournament reached double-digits in points against her. Slazas, who lost her first match and then was never beaten since, became one of the most dominant players in the sport in recent memory. She was one of three division champions for Palmetto. 'I can't believe it's over,' said Slazas after winning her GMAC title. 'I'm really grateful to coach (David) Zarco. I couldn't have made it this far without his help.' Hialeah Gardens High's Joshua Peralta won the Greater Miami Athletic Conference badminton boys' singles championship at Braddock High School in Miami, Florida on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. PHOTO BY AL DIAZ adiaz@ Peralta, meanwhile, had lost the past two major tournaments to Coral Park's Leandro Villalobos, a former GMAC champion who beat Peralta at this year's Youth Fair tournament. But Peralta flipped the result at GMAC, beating Villalobos in three sets, 18-21, 21-11, 21-11. Peralta said after winning GMAC that the loss at the Youth Fair tournament was a turning point for him. 'Last year, I lost and got second place and was very disappointed with myself and unmotivated,' Peralta said at GMAC. 'But I kept on playing and training and even though I lost to him at Youth Fair, I had another battle I had to go through. I won, but I feel like it was bittersweet. I hope I can come back and win it again next year.' COACH OF THE YEAR As Palmetto won its fourth consecutive GMAC title, its coach David Zarco was grateful to see how his team responded from a tough challenge from runner-up Coral Park at this year's meet. Palmetto finished with 17 points and only six points ahead of the Rams. In recognition of that triumph, Zarco is once again the Miami Herald's Badminton Coach of the Year. Miami Palmetto High School's badminton coach David Zarco speaks with athletes Katarina Slazas, at left and Frederick Landsea, at right, during the Greater Miami Athletic Conference badminton finals at Braddock High School in Miami, Florida on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. PHOTO BY AL DIAZ adiaz@ Zarco has maintained a high standard for the Panthers, which has kept them as the top team in Miami-Dade County in recent years. Andre C. Fernandez Miami Herald Go to X Email this person Andre Fernandez is the Deputy Sports Editor of the Miami Herald and has covered a wide variety of sports during his career including the Miami Marlins, Miami Heat, Miami Dolphins, University of Miami athletics, and high school sports.
Miami Herald
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Homestead should be dangerous in first trip to state flag football final four
Miami-Dade High Schools Homestead should be dangerous in first trip to state flag football final four Courtesy of Homestead flag football Edison's flag football team has been to the state semifinals before. Palmetto has been there, too. In fact, the Panthers won their first flag football state championship last year. Then there's the Homestead Broncos. Coached by Jamahr Carter, the Class 3A Broncos (16-4) will be making their first-ever appearance at the state semifinals on Thursday night at 8:30 p.m. in Tampa, which is the site for all of Florida's final four flag football games. Homestead will face Tallahassee Chiles (14-4) with the hopes of advancing to the 3A final on Saturday at 4:45 p.m. 'We're making history,' Carter said when asked about Homestead's season. Indeed, Carter, 37, is 33-7 in his two years coaching Homestead. This is Carter's alma mater – he played basketball for the Broncos, graduating in 2006. Now he's coaching a veteran team that returned all but one starter from the 2024 Broncos squad that reached the state quarterfinals. The core of the team includes three seniors who made All-State last year: quarterback Jerniyah Fowles; wide receiver/linebacker Kelis Durham; and wide receiver/safety Caitylyn Gibson. Carter said his quarterback is the niece of retired basketball superstar Sylvia Fowles. Jerniyah, at 5-6, is one foot shorter than Sylvia Fowles. Jerniyah, who has signed to play flag football next year at Life University, throws a 'pretty' ball, according to Carter. 'She's in full control of our offense,' Carter said. 'As a four-year starter, she understands where the ball needs to go.' Fowles has completed 72.1 percent of her passes this season for 4,407 yards, 47 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 18 games. Durham, who has signed to play for two-time national champion junior-college team Florida Gateway College, has caught 84 passes for 869 yards and 10 TDs. 'She's one of the best flag-pullers in Florida,' Carter said. 'Not much she can't do.' Gibson, who has signed to play for Andrew College, is a game-breaker with 82 receptions, 1,112 yards and 24 TDs. 'She has hands like Jerry Rice,' Carter said. The Broncos also have a talented junior in Zakieria Cobb, who has leads Homestead in rushing yards (561) and rushing average (8.8). From scrimmage, she has 1,506 yards and 13 TDs from scrimmage. 'She may be the best junior running back in the nation,' Carter said. With all that offensive talent, Homestead should not be disregarded. In fact, the Broncos went 2-1 against the other Miami teams who made it to the state semifinals in flag football this year, splitting two games against Palmetto and beating Edison. Since a 12-6 overtime loss to Palmetto in the GMAC final, Homestead has won seven straight games. In the other two games involving Miami teams at state: ▪ In Class 4A, Palmetto (16-3) will play Alonso (18-2) on Friday night at 8:30. Palmetto is led by senior quarterback Ashley Alvarado, who has completed 58.1 percent of her passes for 2,249 yards, 30 TDs and 10 interceptions. ▪ In Class 1A, Edison (17-1) will play Florida State University High School (15-3) on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Edison is led by junior quarterback Rakyia Louis (73.2 completion rate, 4,705 yards, 78 TDs, nine interceptions); senior wide receiver Poetry Auguste (72 catches, 1,189 yards, 21 TDs) and junior wide receiver Malayisa David (73 catches, 1,002 yards, 18 TDs).
