Under the initiative of AICTE’s Distinguished Professional Scheme (DPS), the ED Cell at DMIMS had the privilege of hosting an industry expert – Dr. Purnendu Sinha, PhD, FIE, for a faculty development session on “Rethinking Management Education for the Age of Intelligent System ” on November 7, 2025.
This roundtable session fostered a rich dialogue on bridging the gap between academia and industry:
Curriculum Evolution: Integrating AI, data analytics, and digital literacy into management curricula.
Pedagogical Shifts: Moving from case-based learning to experiential, project-based approaches.
Skill Development: Focusing on critical thinking, agility, and ethical leadership to prepare students for dynamic roles. Faculty Feedback & Takeaways: The session was acknowledged as a thought-provoking initiative.
Faculty members gained:
Actionable ideas for updating course content and teaching methodologies.
A deeper perspective on industry expectations from fresh management graduates.
An opportunity to discuss collaborative research and consultancy possibilities. It was successfully coordinated by Dr. Vijay Uprikar (Head- ED Cell) and Mr. Imran Khan under the guidance and support of Director Dr. Vaishali Rahate and Dr. Subramaniam Iyer.