CMR University partners with US-based institution to launch MBA in technology management for professionals

NEW DELHI: The CMR University and the US-based Institute of Product Leadership, have collectively launched a Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme in technology management. The management course is designed to prepare professionals in the field of artificial intelligence-based business, as per the official statement.

The MBA programme in technology management was launched during an inaugural event where Tapojoy Chatterjee, vice president and head of product, Swiggy; Adithi Sampath, head of product, Uber; and Ashish Kalvakota, vice president, Global Logic, shared insights on hiring trends for young business managers.

Shailesh Hegde, chief executive officer (CEO), Hubilo and Arjun Shenoy, CPO, GetReplies, also took part in the event. Both the industry experts conducted live demonstrations of their latest innovations at the inaugural event.

KC Ramamurthy, chairman of CMR University and CMR Group of Institutions, and former member of parliament (Rajya Sabha), said: “Our partnership with the Institute of Product Leadership will equip students with the skills, talent, and experience needed to thrive in AI-first, technology-first, and digital-first businesses,” he stated.

"The concept of management has undergone a complete evolution. From managing human resources to digital resources and overseeing people, to driving growth and innovation projects, there is a demand for new age managers. Traditional MBA programmes have not been able to fill the lacunae. Businesses need techno-managers who can lead AI-enabled strategies, manage digital disruptions, and align technology with business growth,” Sai Satish Vedam, chief executive and product officer at the Institute of Product Leadership, said.

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MBA in technology management for "techno-managers"

Dependence on technology by the companies are increasing but the firms are also struggling to find professionals who can fill the gap between business and technology, the university said.

Hence to identify the gap in the tech industry, the university has joined hands with the US-based education firm to provide technical expertise to the professionals, it added.

“The rise of AI and other technological advancements has fundamentally reshaped business operations and innovation. Techno-managers are experts who are equipped to lead in the era of AI, digital disruption, and technology-driven business growth. Such managers must possess expertise in digital ecosystems, AI-powered decision-making, and product-driven business models,” the university said.