SP Jain School of Global Management

Mr. Nitish Jain is the President at SP Jain School of Global Management. He is an educationist, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and a technology enthusiast. In the last fifteen years as President of the School, Nitish has spearheaded a visionary goal –to create a school that is recognised all over the world for its innovative and disruptive style of education.

What are the key factors that keep you connected with the education sector?

“My objective to enhance the efficiency of people working with me keeps me connected”

In my timespan in this sector, I have observed most people don’t work to their full potential. The primary reason is that they either lack confidence or essential skills. I consider it my objective to make the most of their god given abilities, and help them elevate their level of productivity.

What is your philosophy of leadership? How would you describe your leadership style?

“To ignite the latent spark inside people is what I am driven by”

I challenge the team to do something they had felt was not possible. People live within the constraints of last year. I draw my inspiration from visionaries like Elon Musk, who invariably make the most audacious goals, including connecting the brain to a computer. I live by these quotes from Les Brown – “shoot for the moon as even if you fail you would land among the stars” and Jack Ma, who says – “If you don’t do it, nothing’s possible.” People can do far more than they think, and my job is to ignite them and protect them if they fail.

How does the curriculum of SP Jain School Of Global Management ensure the best practice of industry?

“We understand the necessity of the organisations and bring the same learning in our curriculum”

It is straightforward. We reverse engineer. We first reach out to companies to ask them about their requirements, and then we plug that into the curriculum. This way, we are never out of date and consistently deliver a cohort of work-ready graduates to the industry. These days most companies ask for graduates who are tech-savvy and digitally adept. Considering this, we have changed our MBA program to meet this requirement. Given the change speed, we update the curriculum every 12 months and make significant changes every 3 – 5 years. We had just completed a substantial difference for all our programs a few months ago. 

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What do you think your roles and responsibilities to the University and the students are?

“it is my responsibility to ensure a smooth functioning of the institution in every vertical”

One of my most primary responsibilities towards the university and its management is the delivery of superior outcomes and a well-founded plan for the future. Being proactive and far-sighted in assessing a future crisis can prove far more productive than a knee-jerk reaction to a situation. 

At SP Jain, our students are our top priority. Therefore, I ensure that a lot of thought and effort are put into making the school a more nurturing environment, empowering students to embark on their journey. All of us falter occasionally, and when they do, we provide our utmost care and support. Experienced and globally acclaimed faculty, cutting edge curriculum, and lucrative job outcomes are paramount, and these are areas we do not compromise on.

What do you think should be the SP Jain School Of Global Management top priority over the next 10 years?

“It is essential to experiment and opt for new technologies”

Our top priority would be to make the school future proof. In my view, a lot of universities would fold over the next seven years as they still live in the past. There are significant advancements in AI and robotics, and we have made advancements in these areas. We are not afraid to experiment with new technology and are prepared for not all experiments to bear fruit. 

What was your vision for the university? Has it evolved over time, and how far along in implementing that vision are you?

“Our primary focus is to deliver quality education”

Our vision is simple – to deliver relevant education. Over time what has changed is the meaning of what is appropriate. In 2004, the School was started to make our students industry-ready from a global perspective. We set up campuses in 4 different locations across the globe, including Sydney, Dubai, Singapore, and Mumbai, to give our students worldwide exposure and understand businesses and economies. However, the vision has now evolved to prepare our students for an industry currently being overtaken by technology. To make a robust foundation in the digital world, we have revamped our course to include an acquaintance with technology and the complete understanding of its business applications. We have also adopted an online approach to familiarise our students with the most cutting-edge technologies and facilitate learning in the current scenario.

What do you see as SP Jain School Of Global Management College’s greatest strengths?

“We ensure to develop a razor-sharp focus of the students”

SP Jain is razor-sharp in developing relevant skills that prepare students for the requirements of modern-day companies. While this may sound like something most universities do, they are seldom as nimble as SP Jain. We are prompt in understanding the company's requirements. In this regard, we change the curriculum every year, which enables our students to secure lucrative jobs when they graduate. Our MBA students receive almost three times the pay when compared to their pre-MBA salaries. It is achieved within just 12 months, which might not have been possible if we did not continue focusing on value-added jobs.

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What are some of the biggest challenges for higher education today?

“Technology is the biggest disruptor”

Technology is eating away jobs fast and furious, which would change what we prepare our students for. In the past, jobs were predictable, but now with the changing times, it would be impossible to anticipate which jobs would exist even four years from now. It calls for a very different type of education and something everyone would struggle with, including SP Jain. 

What are some plans that you’re currently (or will be) designing for SP Jain School Of Global Management international affairs and/or students?

“We bring in various technological strategies which helps us evolve as an institution”

Our top priority is becoming a technology-led business school to prepare students for the future. Our motto is ‘lead tomorrow,’ and naturally, to do so, one would have to be very conversant with technology. We are currently implementing and providing a high-end online education platform called Engaged Learning Online (ELO). The ELO platform replicates a live classroom in immaculate detail, and in many ways, it is not just as good but even better than face-to-face learning. 

We have made considerable investments to give students a superior online experience without the risk of visiting a physical classroom. We are planning on continually developing this technology and making it available across all our courses. We have devised a unique teaching technique, which we call the LAB style technique. It enables our faculty to engage students much more effectively, as it involves learning by doing instead of learning by listening, thereby completely transforming the learning experience.

Any suggestions you would like to give to the current youth and the aspiring students?

“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to people who prepare for it today” 

It is the best time to be young as the world is continuously reinventing itself. All you need is focus and roll up your sleeves. You need to keep your eyes on the future and prepare by learning relevant skills for the future. There is a massive bifurcation between those with relevant skills who get value-added jobs and those who don’t due to a lack of these very skills. Therefore, one important advice would be to continually upskill and reskill oneself to stay updated with a changing industry’s requirements. The pandemic has disrupted sectors; however, learning cannot stop and will continue despite the prevailing situation today. The silver lining of a problem is that it teaches us how to cope and deal with adversity.

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