IIM Kashipur introduces digital empowerment, interdisciplinary learning in line with NEP 2020

NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kashipur, introduces digital empowerment and capacity building learning in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 for working professionals.

IIM Kashipur stated that it has aligned its programmes toward achieving the goals of higher education formulated in NEP 2020. According to the institute, it is working on providing education and upskilling the working professionals in emerging areas like artificial intelligence (AI), 3-D machining, big data analysis, machine learning, genomic studies, biotechnology, nanotechnology, and neuroscience that are specified by the NEP 2020 guidelines.

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As per the institute, the IIM Kashipur graduates get employment opportunities from various industries and sectors, and towards its goal of capacity building, centres of Excellence at IIM Kashipur, such as FIED and DIC train aspiring entrepreneurs following the NEP 2020 guidelines.

According to the IIM Kashipur, it has developed and conducted capacity-building programmes in various topics like machine learning, big data analytics, supply chain management, financial analytics, strategy and entrepreneurship, project management, and general management in both online and hybrid mode in line with the NEP 2020 guidelines.

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The programme's duration ranges from 60 hours to one year to provide upskilling and reskilling opportunities for working professionals as per the institute.

IIM Kashipur said that it will incorporate emerging technologies into its MBA curriculum. Currently, two management programmes in regular mode, namely, MBA and MBA Analytics are being offered by the institute.

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“The curriculum in our full-time programmes include machine learning, deep learning, big data analytics, social media analytics, business intelligence, data visualisation, domain-specific analytics courses in human resources, operations, finance and marketing, and health analytics,” an official statement from the institute read.

K Venkataraghavan, associate professor of IT and systems and associate dean admin said, “IIM Kashipur recognizes the challenges faced by working professionals and has embraced digital empowerment to deliver quality content to working people worldwide. Digital empowerment involves the use of digital technologies in the capacity building of individuals. This aligns with the thrust in NEP for Sustainable Development Goal 4 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by India in 2015 – which seeks to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.”