Academically directed the London School of Economics (LSE) institute in India hold the first virtual Orientation Ceremony for students

New Delhi, Sep 17, 2020: Indian School of Business &Finance (ISBF), a Featured Teaching Institution of the London School of Economics (LSE), conducted its fifteenth Orientation Ceremony, and the first virtual one, on September 13th, 2020. Director, Economics & Policy of Vedanta Resources Ltd, Mr. Dhiraj Nayyar, graced the occasion as Guest of Honour while Mr. Kamlesh Kumar Sharma, Vice President and Chief Communications Officer, Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd joined the ceremony as a Special Guest. Both shared their views with the incoming undergraduate and postgraduate students as members of the panel for a discussion on “Signal vs Substance: Will the Balance Shift for Post-COVID Recruitments?”, and were joined by ISBF alumna and CaaStle Program Manager Ms.Kanika Khurana.

Besides the 100+ students of the class of 2020, their parents and guardians also stayed glued to their gadgets throughout the ceremony which was also attended by esteemed dignitaries and ISBF stakeholders including the Chairperson, Director, Dean Academics, Chief Operating Officer and members of the faculty and staff.

Speaking about the present situation, Mr. Nayyar said that, “Education from institutes like ISBF where the curriculum is set and assessed by London School of Economics will help the students get access to the most coveted global jobs. The curriculum from institutes like LSE also encourages students to attain skills that are required to think beyond the textbooks, leading them to innovate and excel in their desired fields. Also, keeping in mind the changing landscape, it is essential that the students stay adaptable to the rapid changes and hone their analytical skills which would get them an edge over their competition.”

Mr. Kamlesh Kumar Sharma agreed, saying that, “Education from institutes like LSEwould surely help you get access to the esteemed jobs and with the advent of AI into operations, more and more companies are now looking for people with substance. For working with clients and teams across geographies and time zones, it is quintessential for a contender to possess qualities like compassion, empathy and trustworthiness.”

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Sharing her corporate and entrepreneurial experience with the incoming batch, ISBF alumna Ms. Khurana said, “A degree from an esteemed institution like [UOL and] LSE is surely a signal to the world that you have gone through a rigorous learning curve and have acquired and honed the substance that is required to do the job. The market is seeing a decline in the demand for generalists and an increase in the demand for specialists. Thus, moving forward, students must plan their career in a way that helps them take advantage of this trend.”

The purpose of the Orientation Ceremony was to introduce and welcome new students and their families to the ISBF community. The event was also a means to familiarise the incoming students with the ethos of being an ISBF student and the role that LSE and University of London play in this ecosystem.

Dr. Jitin Chadha, Founder & Director, ISBF, while addressing students at the start of the ceremony said, “You’re the chosen few who have been admitted to the programmes directed by LSE, which has been the college of choice for at least 15 Nobel Laureates and over 30 global leaders. ISBF provides you with the opportunity to gain access to globally relevant courses while studying in India.” Talking about the rich heritage the new students are coming into, he stated, “Coming into a legacy of ISBF graduates who have gone on to pursue further study at the world’s leading institutions, work for eminent firms like Morgan Stanley, McKinsey and others, or carved their niche as entrepreneurs already put you in a league of achievers. Thank you for entrusting us with this important phase of your life.”

Capturing the essence of the programmes at ISBF, Dr. G.L. Tayal, Dean Academics, ISBF, said, "ISBF promotes academic freedom and intellectual inquiry while treating students as mature individuals who are ready and believe in meaningful learning."

The ceremony also saw ISBF’s eminent faculty group be introduced to everyone present and contained a segment for the introduction of the ISBF Student Council 2020-21 too.

About Indian School of Business & Finance (ISBF)

ISBF was founded in 2006 with the vision of delivering world-class education in India. Through its partnerships with global giants like the University of London, The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and Kingston University, and its expert and highly committed group of faculty members, ISBF ensures that students receive a rigorous and application-oriented education which is relevant to global needs.

On the programmes offered with LSE and University of London, there is complete parity of both curriculum and assessment standards between students of ISBF and LSE in London, and all graduates receive the globally renowned University of London degree. These programmes are in the areas of Economics, Business & Management and Accounting & Finance for which LSE is ranked 5th, 10th and 4th respectively (QS 2020) in the world. This means that Indian students can not only access a global top 10 undergraduate education, but they can also do so at about one-fourth the cost of obtaining the same education in London.

Starting from the academic session 2020-2021, ISBF has also partnered with Kingston Business School, Kingston University, London, to offer their BSc (Hons) Business Management programme. Students of this programme complete their first two years at ISBF, studying the KU curriculum, and then necessarily move to Kingston University for the third year, thus graduating in London at less than half the cost (relative to pursuing all three years in London). They are eligible to receive the 2-year post-study work visa, as well as other work and visa-related benefits available to international students, which makes it much easier for them to launch a career in London. The programme also offers an optional year-long internship anywhere in the world.

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