MABS conducted Seminar on ‘How To Get Placement Ready
MABS New Delhi

Date: February 10, 2023 

In its first event of its kind, Maharaja Agrasen Business School hosted a lecture titled "Emtalks Live: How to Get Workplace Ready." On January 19th, over 800 students gathered in the school's auditorium.

There were two parts to the event. The first session's topics and discussions centred on how India may better attract and retain top talent from around the world. Speakers included Dr. Nand Kishore Garg, Founder Chairman & Chief Adviser at MATES; Professor Duncan Bentley, Vice-Chancellor & President of Federation University, Australia; and Dr. Manish Malhotra, Chairman & CEO of Employability.life, United Kingdom. In the second meeting, we talked about how schooling may help graduates get jobs. Ms. Carolyn Chong, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global and Engagement) at Federation University, Australia; Mr. Supriyo Chaudhari, Dr. Sanjiv Marwah, Director, MABS; Mr. Vinit Sinha, President of Employability, Director of Cybersecurity at Mastercard; Pro Vice-Chancellor at Chandigarh University; and Prof. (Dr.) Manpreet Singh Manna, were the panellists for this session. Ms. Neha Khanna, Executive Producer and senior anchor, WION, served as moderator for both panels.

Dr. Nand Kishore Garg said that India needs to take a more global approach to developing its potential if it wants to produce the most productive graduates in the world. Among other important topics, he emphasised the importance of providing students with opportunities to increase their employability and developing optimal designs for the educational institutions of the future, such as the co-operative model. When I graduated from high school in 1972, he stated he never imagined the world would change so dramatically in the subsequent 50 years. He went on to elaborate on the meaning and purpose of India's educational system. He described the extraordinary technological and social developments he has seen over his lifetime. He then compared the requirements of India and Australia, arguing that India must become more self-sufficient through the development of its own innovative workforce, entrepreneurial culture, and cutting-edge technologies. He discussed the problem of "brain drain" and the current government-enforced emphasis on making educational programmes more applicable to the business world. Dr. Nand Kishore Garg argued that the development of excellent human values should take centre stage in educational systems. A good human being is the most important thing a student can be, he said, because people are invaluable and the key to keeping the peace.

According to Professor Duncan Bentley, the Vice-Chancellor of Federation University Australia, the internationally acclaimed co-operative education model will be integrated into all Federation programmes beginning in 2025. We have worked with India for many years and hope that our partnership will help it become the global centre of excellence in skills development. In addition, students who qualify will be able to travel to Australia's largest university technology park, located on the Federation campus in Ballarat, Victoria, to see the IBM emerging technologies hub and participate in research and development projects.

According to Dr. Manish Malhotra, CEO of Employability.life, India's young participation in productive and meaningful activities is crucial to the country's ability to achieve its goal of developing a $5 Trillion economy. Employability.life aims to equip students with the tools they need to guide their country towards this vision by collaborating with the country's most innovative educational institutions and its global network of entrepreneurs, educators, and employers.

Director at MasterCard Vinit Sinha spoke for industry, saying that employers value people who can work well with others. No, the problem lies with us rather than you. What you are learning today will serve as a solid foundation for the rest of your life. However, you will need to constantly improve yourself over the following ten to fifteen years. He said that while the basics are still taught to pupils, new skills and knowledge will be needed in the future; nonetheless, this does not mean that we should ignore the value of the basics, since a strong foundation makes for a sturdy tree. In addition, he gave pupils guidance on improving their marketability by teaching them valuable skills.

According to Maharaja Agrasen Business School Director and Professor (Dr.) Sanjiv Marwah, there is a lead-follow cycle between businesses and universities.

The relationship between business and universities needs to shift from a donor-taker dynamic to a more collaborative one.

Recent pandemic years have accelerated the obsolescence of these abilities. India and academics each have its own roles to play, but working together can better link students to the real world through real-world initiatives. Although education and industry each play an essential part, he argued that the two must collaborate to give students the kind of hands-on training and real-world experience they can't obtain from a classroom. He discussed how technology improvements are shortening the useful life of skills and how the Maharaja Agrasen Business School offers a number of supplementary programmes to help students improve their marketability.

Federation University's pro-vice chancellor Carolyn Chong remarked that with the passage of time, the university had seen changes and underlying difficulties brought to the forefront. A number of previously unaddressed concerns are now being raised and ranked for attention. People are always discussing the environment, sustainability, and the effects of global warming. As a country, India is making tremendous strides forward in development and progress.

The other speakers all emphasised the importance of forming modern partnerships to help Indian students get the skills they need to be competitive in the global job market.

Pre – Budget Quote by Prof (Dr) Sanjiv Marwah, Director Maharaja Agrasen Business School, Delhi

MABS New Delhi

Date: February 10, 2023

Prof (Dr) Sanjiv Marwah, Director Maharaja Agrasen Business School, Delhi

“Suggest that this year’s budget is expected to focus on Inflation challenges.

He expects the new education policy to kick off in India in the coming year and therefore the Govt is expected to make this budget education outcome-oriented.

He expects the government to provide ‘Internship payments’ to be offset against CSR funds or towards research expenses to provide impetus to industry-academia collaboration.” 

Grant Thornton Bharat and Maharaja Agrasen Technical Education Society Sign MOU as Knowledge Partners

As a knowledge partner, Grant Thornton Bharat will have 360 degree involvement from fostering student development to conducting live projects/internship which will facilitate in better career advancements opportunities

Maharaja Agrasen Business School

Date: February 10, 2023

Delhi, 07/02/2023 - Grant Thornton Bharat (GTB), one of India's leading professional services firms, and Maharaja Agrasen Technical Education Society (MATES), a non-profit organization today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen their partnership as knowledge partners. This is seen by both as a strategic step towards inclusive industry - academia partnership for skilling young students with the best industry practices.

The MoU was exchanged at an event held at Grant Thornton Bharat’s office at Delhi in the presence of Dr. Nand Kishore Garg, Founder Chairman & Chief Advisor MATES, Shri Vineet Kumar Gupta, Chairman MATES, all the Trust members of MATES, Mr. Siddharth Nigam, Partner & Leader Advisory Services GTB, Mr. Siddharth Talwar, Partner & CFO Financial Reporting Advisory, GTB, Mr. Pradeep Pandey, Director & Kapil Arora Director Learning & Development Academy and his complete team engaged in this partnership. 

Under this MOU, Grant Thornton Bharat and MATES collaborated on various initiatives aimed at providing technical education futuristic and employment specific business analytical technical education and skill enhancement opportunities to students of MATES. 

As part of the MOU, Grant Thornton Bharat will deliver a comprehensive program of 200 hours over two years to students of MATES. The program will comprise 150 hours of business analytics training for students of PGDM qualification, and 50 hours of Fintech training for students who choose finance as their specialization.

In addition, Grant Thornton Bharat will provide ACCA qualification training to students in India, both online and in-person, with suitable faculty available to deliver the training sessions. The firm's commitment to education extends beyond the classroom, and it will also offer apprenticeships, internships, and live projects to eligible students for a period of no more than two months.

The students who successfully complete the program will have the opportunity to be considered for job placement at Grant Thornton Bharat. The top students who meet the eligibility criteria, such as CGP score of 70% or above, attendance of 80% or above, trainers' feedback of A level, and successful completion of all projects within the allotted time, will be given the chance to appear before an interview panel appointed by the firm. Based on the panel's clearance, the students may be hired as Sr Associate or Consultant at Grant Thornton Bharat.

The major aim behind this collaboration is to bridge the industry-academia gap through active participation of industry and corporate experts. This collaboration will have 360 degree involvement of Grant Thornton Bharat from student development to conducting live projects/internship.

Commenting on the association, Mr. Siddharth Nigam, Partner Grant Thornton Bharat, “We are thrilled to partner with Maharaja Agrasen Technical Education Society as our knowledge partner.” He further added, “This partnership is a testament to our commitment to contribute effectively to our initiative of shaping vibrant India by providing industry specific trainings for enhancing the skills of students for a brighter future. We believe that this collaboration will help to bring about a positive impact on the future of technical education and industry- academia partnerships in India.” 

Commenting on the association, Shri Vineet Kumar Gupta, Chairman MATES, said, “Maharaja Agrasen Technical Education Society is dedicated to providing quality technical education to more than 10,000 students studying in various institutions of MATES. We are pleased to partner with Grant Thornton Bharat to further our mission and help bridge the gap between education and industry. This partnership will be opening many opportunities for our students and will help them build a bright future in the financial and business analytics field with a strong foundation set though this partnership. We look forward to a long and productive partnership."

Commenting on the association, Prof (Dr.) Sanjiv Marwah, Director, Maharaja Agrasen Business School said, “We are extremely proud to partner with Grant Thornton Bharat and believe this association will greatly benefit our students. This was a long awaited one of its kind industry initiatives which academia was awaiting for a while now. With the NEP opening up new pedagogies for skill enhancement of students for making them placement ready upon completion of their PGDM course; such partnerships will contribute not only to improving employability of students but will help in developing a new generation of professionals who would be capable of future forecasting and taking informed decisions from past practices. The combination of expert knowledge and hands-on experience provided through this MOU will provide a unique learning opportunity for our students to excel in their respective fields. We are confident that this partnership will help our students to achieve their full potential and set them up for successful careers. We look forward to a long and productive relationship with Grant Thornton Bharat.” 

The partnership between Grant Thornton Bharat and Maharaja Agrasen Technical Education Society represents a significant investment in the future of India's workforce and reflects both organizations' commitment to providing quality education and skill development opportunities to students and professionals.

About Grant Thornton Bharat 

Grant Thornton Bharat is one of India's leading professional services firms, providing audit, tax, and advisory services. With a strong presence in the country, the firm is committed to providing quality services to its clients and contributing to the development of local communities.

About Maharaja Agrasen Technical Education Society (MATES) 

Maharaja Agrasen Technical Education Society (MATES) is a charitable trust comprising of a group of well known Educationists, Industrialists, Businessmen, Professionals and Philanthropists with an aim to promote quality education in the field of Technology, Management, Law, Pharmacy and Health Services to shape the human society for a better future. With its constant growth and consistent efforts, MATES has been able to keep up its commitment in serving the society and its people. The institute offer courses like B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering, Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Computer Science and Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology. Apart from technical courses, institute also offers courses like BBA, MBA and in Applied Science etc. 

Maharaja Agrasen Business School conducted its first employability seminar on the topic ‘Emptalks Live- How to get workplace ready? 

MABS

Date: January 25, 2023

The event was divided into two sessions. Session 1 focussed and deliberated on ‘Building the global talent in India’. The panelists for this session were- Dr. Nand Kishore Garg, Founder Chairman & Chief Adviser at MATES; Prof. Duncan Bentley, Vice-Chancellor and President of Federation University, Australia; Dr. Manish Malhotra, Chairman & CEO of Employability.life, UK. Session 2 was focussed on discussing ‘How does experience in education play a role in Improving Graduate Employability?’. The panelists for this session were Ms. Carolyn Chong, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global and Engagement) at Federation University, Australia; Dr. Sanjiv Marwah, Director, MABS; Mr. Vinit Sinha, Director of Cybersecurity at Mastercard and Mr. Supriyo Chaudhari, President of Employability. life. Both sessions were moderated by Ms. Neha Khanna, Executive Producer and senior anchor, WION.

Dr. Nand Kishore Garg emphasized taking a broader look at the international aspects of talent development, and the implications for nurturing the most productive graduates in India. Among other salient discussion points, he emphasized on building optimal designs for future educational institutions, including the cooperative model, and ways to ensure that students get opportunities to improve their employability. He said that in 1972, when he had completed my graduation, he never thought that life would change so much in the next 50 years. He then explained the importance, connotation and objective of the education system in India. He explained that he had witnessed vast and impressive innovations in technology and social changes with changing times. With that, he contrasted the need of India and Australia and said that in India, we need to be more self-reliant and in order to make that happen, we need employability, a start-up ecosystem and futuristic technology. He spoke about brain drain and mentioned initiatives taken by the present Govt to make programs industry relevant in the new education policy. Dr. Nand Kishore Garg emphasized on the importance of global skills while developing good human values as the center stage for learning systems. In the end, he concluded by saying that a student should be a good human first as humanity is priceless and a key to maintaining peace in every way. Professor Duncan Bentley, Vice-Chancellor of Federation University Australia, said: 

“In a first for Australia, the globally recognized co-operative education model will be embedded across all Federation programs from 2025. We have a longstanding relationship with India and we look forward to playing our part in realizing its vision to be the ‘skills capital’ of the world.” “Additionally, this collaboration will provide an opportunity for eligible students to visit and work on projects within the IBM emerging technologies hub and in Australia’s largest university technology park located at Federation’s campus in Ballarat, Victoria.”

Dr. Manish Malhotra of Employability. life said: “India’s dream of building a $5 Trillion economy rests on ensuring that its youth engages productively and meaningfully. Employability. life, working in partnership with the country’s most forward-thinking education institutions and its global network of entrepreneurs, educators and employers, wants to empower the students to lead their country towards that goal.”

Mr. Vinit Sinha, Director at MasterCard represented Industry and said “Industry looks for collaborative team players. It is not you, it is us.” What you are being taught today will stay with you as fundamentals. But, over the next 10-15 years, you will have to upgrade yourself continuously. He explained that students are taught fundamentals today but as time changes new fundamentals and skills are required,but that does not mean that we should underestimate the importance of fundaments as the stronger the roots stronger the tree. He also advised students on key skills to be developed for better employability. 

Prof. (Dr.) Sanjiv Marwah, Director of Maharaja Agrasen Business School said that, “Industry and academia have a lead follow the cycle. The industry and academia need to change their relation, no more donor-taker relation, it could be collaborative.” With recent pandemic years, the skills are becoming obsolete quickly.

India and academics have different roles to play, but a collaborative role can help live projects by academics connect students with the industry. He explained that industry and academia need to come together and work as a whole in order to provide experience and practical knowledge to students as even though both, education and industry have a different role to play, it is very important for a student to work and receive the actual experience that only textbooks cannot provide. He spoke on reducing the half-life of skills due to technological advancements and mentioned that the Maharaja Agrasen Business school provides various add-on courses for skill enhancements and provides career counseling for better employability.

Ms. Carolyn Chong, Pro- VC Federation University said, as time changed, we witnessed evolutions and underlying issues bought up to the surface. Several issues which were neglected earlier are discussed and prioritized now. We hear people talking about climate change, the environment and sustainability. India is developing and advancing impressively. 

All the other speakers focussed on new-age partnerships to improve the employability skills of Indian students to get ready for global employability challenges and prepare for the same parallel with their academics in a college.