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The Print
3 days ago
- Business
- The Print
Dubai campus set for Sept launch, IIMA director reveals plans, goals & why UAE was natural choice
In April this year, IIMA and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Mumbai to establish the Dubai campus of the IIMA in the Dubai International Academic City. With this MoU, IIMA became the first among the Indian management institutes to set up an international campus. New Delhi: The upcoming Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) campus in Dubai will begin operations this September with a one-year MBA programme and will also launch two research centres focused on case development and start-up incubation in its first year, institute director Bharat Bhasker has told ThePrint. In an interview with ThePrint Monday, IIMA director Bharat Bhasker said the first batch will begin with 40–50 students, and the institute has a target to grow into a 900-student campus in the coming decade. Dubai, he added, was a natural choice for starting a campus because the institute has already been running executive education in the country. Professor Bhasker said that as of now, the plan was to launch a batch of nearly 40-50 students this September for a one-year, full-time MBA programme. 'Since it is a new market with new connections to build, we do not want to overburden ourselves initially. Unlike many global institutes, we also take responsibility for career planning, not just classroom education,' the IIMA director added. Another plan, he added, was to introduce two research centres on the Dubai campus in the initial year. According to Professor Bhasker, the first centre will focus on case writing and development. The case method is central to the pedagogy of IIMA and something the institute has mastered—approaching lessons through real-world scenarios happening around it. The second, he said, will be a branch or spin-off of the existing IIMA Ventures, integrating incubation, innovation, and entrepreneurship. 'IIM Ahmedabad has developed nearly 5,000 cases, and while we use both our own and others', the Dubai market presents an opportunity to create localised cases relevant to its fast-growing economy and corporations. That is why we will start a case centre there in the first year to ensure the classroom content has strong local context,' he said. 'We are also exploring tie-ups with local technology laboratories supported by the Dubai government, where Artificial Intelligence and robotics ideas are under development,' the IIMA director added. Also Read: Sustainability courses are the new MBA. IIMs are taking a cue from market forces Programmes & faculty A course for professionals will start on the IIMA Dubai campus in the first year, Professor Bhasker told ThePrint. IIMA offers a range of programmes for working professionals, including online courses, blended learning, and executive education programmes. 'We have already surveyed and engaged with the market, and there is a huge demand for a weekend MBA programme for working professionals. It will be a physical, weekend-only programme, as many executives we spoke with during masterclasses and seminars expressed their interest but said they could not leave their jobs,' the director said. According to him, the Ahmedabad campus has already transferred one of the professors to Dubai, and he is now based there. Some more faculty members will make Dubai their permanent station. 'The first batch will be taught entirely by IIM Ahmedabad faculty. Our faculty will commute; some will go for 10–15 days, deliver part of the course, and return. We do not want to lose our culture or create a new one. That is why the dean of the Dubai campus will always be from IIM Ahmedabad,' he added. 'Over time, local faculty may take on those roles, but initially, we are taking the IIM Ahmedabad culture and placing it there. We will also hire faculty directly for Dubai, but they will also come back and teach at the main campus.' Building international campus The IIMA director said that it would take some time to build awareness about the new campus in Dubai and to attract students from a wide range of nationalities. 'We have already hired agencies to advertise in North Africa and GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries. But since the physical campus won't be visible until the end of July, I don't expect a lot of students from other nationalities just yet,' he said. The IIMA Alumni Association organised and hosted a pan-IIM event last week in the Middle East, the director added. Given the short time between the April MoU and the September launch, the inaugural batch will have a strong Indian presence, Professor Bhasker acknowledged. 'The first batch will have a strong Indian presence—largely due to the short runway. But we are getting very high-quality applications, including from people with GMAT scores of 750 and above.' However, looking ahead, the professor expressed confidence that the Dubai campus would increasingly attract a diverse student body from across the countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council, North Africa, and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). (Edited by Madhurita Goswami) Also Read: Encourage IIT, IIM graduates to work in smaller towns. Decongest big cities like US, Japan, Spain do
India Today
10-07-2025
- Health
- India Today
IIM Ahmedabad and Novo Nordisk India partner to combat obesity and enhance healthcare systems
Novo Nordisk's weight loss medication, Wegovy, has also made its debut in India, marking a significant milestone in the country's battle against obesity. On July 8, 2025, the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) and Novo Nordisk India Pvt Ltd (NNIPL) entered into a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing the healthcare ecosystem in India. The five-year partnership will focus primarily on addressing non-communicable diseases (NCDs), with a particular emphasis on combating obesity. Novo Nordisk's weight loss medication, Wegovy, has also made its debut in India, marking a significant milestone in the country's battle against obesity. The MoU sets out a broad framework for joint action in three key areas: strengthening healthcare systems, advocating for policy changes, and advancing health economics. This includes co-developing models for obesity clinics, producing educational resources for healthcare professionals, and designing data-driven public health policies. The partnership will also encompass research initiatives that evaluate the economic consequences of obesity on personal health, workforce productivity, and the national healthcare system. These research activities aim to highlight the broader financial impact of obesity on society and help inform future policy decisions. In addition to research, the collaboration will involve publishing joint papers in association with government agencies, rolling out pilot outreach initiatives, and exploring the potential of telemedicine in managing NCDs, particularly in rural and underserved regions. The aim is to generate valuable insights that can both shape healthcare policies and improve service delivery across the country. The IIMA Endowment Fund (IIMAEF), which supports strategic partnerships and philanthropic endeavours, played a pivotal role in facilitating this collaboration. Through the fund, IIMA is able to leverage its academic resources to address critical societal issues such as public health. This partnership is designed to integrate educational, corporate, and research capabilities to create scalable healthcare models for managing NCDs, with a central focus on obesity. It is expected to bring long-term improvements in both health outcomes and policy frameworks across India.
Indian Express
10-07-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
IIMA, Novo Nordisk India sign pact to tackle obesity using multi-pronged collab
A pact was signed to tackle obesity through a long-term multi-pronged collaboration between the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) and healthcare company Novo Nordisk India Pvt Ltd (NNIPL) on Tuesday. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed for five years, till 2030, aims 'to strengthen the healthcare ecosystem through a multi- dimensional approach focused on non-communicable diseases (NCDs), especially obesity,' according to a statement. 'As a part of this MoU, NNIPL and IIMA will co-develop and implement impactful programmes under three key pillars: Health System Capacity Building, Policy Advocacy, and Health Economics. The partnership will prioritise creation of educational content, development of model frameworks for obesity clinics, and data-driven policy formulation to address the burden of obesity in India,' according to the statement. 'It will also assist in conducting research to assess its economic impact on individuals, workforce productivity, healthcare system, and the overall economy,' a statement issued by IIMA on Wednesday stated. Prof Bharat Bhasker, Director, IIM Ahmedabad stated, 'This collaboration with Novo Nordisk India brings together healthcare and public policy — two domains where data and research can enable lasting change. At IIMA, we aim to apply our academic rigour to generate actionable insights for policymakers, healthcare professionals, and communities tackling non-communicable diseases like obesity.' The MoU also outlines detailed research initiatives, including paper publications with government institutions and pilot outreach programmes. Novo Nordisk India Pvt Ltd Managing Director Vikrant Shrotriya in the statement said, 'India's healthcare systems must evolve to address the growing challenge of non-communicable diseases, particularly obesity. This collaboration with IIM Ahmedabad will jointly shape interventions that are research-backed, scalable, and sustainable.' Chhavi Moodgal, CEO, IIMA Endowment Fund, added, 'Strategic partnerships like this reflect IIMA's commitment to addressing complex public health challenges through rigorous research, data-led solutions, and collaborative action.' The IIMA Endowment Fund (IIMAEF), the Institute's unified fundraising and philanthropic arm for all donations from alumni, as well as corporate and CSR partners, played a facilitative role in shaping this partnership.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
IIM Ahmedabad, Novo Nordisk India partner to strengthen obesity care ecosystem
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad on Wednesday said it has signed an agreement with Novo Nordisk India to strengthen the obesity care ecosystem in the country for five years till 2030. The memorandum of understanding, inked on Tuesday, aims to strengthen the healthcare ecosystem in India through a multi-dimensional approach focused on non-communicable diseases (NCDs), especially obesity, the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) said in a statement. "This collaboration with Novo Nordisk India brings together healthcare and public policy, two domains where data and research can enable lasting change. At IIMA, we aim to apply our academic rigour to generate actionable insights for policymakers, healthcare professionals, and communities tackling non-communicable diseases like obesity," IIM Ahmedabad Director Professor Bharat Bhasker said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo As a part of this collaboration, Novo Nordisk India (NNIPL) and IIMA will co-develop and implement impactful programmes under three key pillars - Health System Capacity Building, Policy Advocacy , and Health Economics. Novo Nordisk Managing Director India Vikrant Shrotriya said, "This collaboration with IIM Ahmedabad will jointly shape interventions that are research-backed, scalable, and sustainable. It is our firm belief that partnerships like these can bring lasting change and help improve health outcomes for millions".
Indian Express
09-07-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
IIM Ahmedabad, Novo Nordisk India sign MoU to address obesity and strengthen healthcare systems
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) and healthcare company Novo Nordisk India Pvt Ltd (NNIPL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on July 8, 2025, marking the beginning of a five-year strategic partnership. The collaboration will focus on strengthening India's healthcare ecosystem, with a particular emphasis on non-communicable diseases (NCDs), especially obesity. Novo Nordisk's Wegovy, the blockbuster weight loss drug, debuts in India Under the agreement, the two institutions will co-develop programmes across three key areas — health system capacity building, policy advocacy, and health economics. The collaboration will involve the development of model frameworks for obesity clinics, creation of educational content for healthcare professionals and stakeholders, and formulation of data-backed public health policies. IIM Ahmedabad welcomes 2025–27 PGP batch of 414 students Additionally, the initiative will include research projects that study the economic impact of obesity on individual health, workforce productivity, and the broader healthcare system and economy. The partnership outlines plans for joint research activities, including publication of papers in collaboration with government bodies, conducting pilot outreach programmes, and evaluating the role of telemedicine in managing NCDs in underserved areas. These initiatives aim to generate actionable insights to support both policy-level changes and improvements in healthcare delivery. In its statement, the institute said that the IIMA Endowment Fund (IIMAEF), which facilitates partnerships and philanthropic engagement, played a key role in shaping this collaboration. The fund supports initiatives that align with the institute's objective of using academic and research capabilities to address societal challenges, including public health. IIM Ahmedabad Placements 2025: Highest Package, Average Package, Summer Placements and Top Recruiters By integrating educational, corporate, and research resources, the partnership aims to contribute towards developing scalable healthcare models for NCD management, with obesity as a central focus. The effort is intended to support long-term improvements in health outcomes and policy-making in India.
