IIM Sambalpur launches UG programmes in Public Policy and Artificial Intelligence
The Bachelor of Science in Management and Public Policy programme is designed to meet national managerial aspirations in terms of Sustainability, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), and community-led development. The programme aims to equip change-makers with the ability needed to close the gap between policy and practice at the grassroots level. Admissions will be based on Common University Entrance Test (CUET) scores.
The Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence is focused towards developing the country's digital capability and global competitiveness. Reaffirming the institution's pledge to innovation with integrity, the programme, co-designed with industry leaders, builds future ready skill sets and encourages the use of ethical AI. The premier management institution will offer admissions to this programme through IIT JEE Main.
'The cross-functional courses are designed to develop responsible leaders who can address intricate societal and industrial challenges with innovation, compassion, and a global perspective,' it said.
The admissions for this B.S. programmes will begin in June, 2025, and classes for the first batch will commence from September.
Prof. Mahadeo Jaiswal, the director of IIM Sambalpur, said, 'It is a great pride that we have successfully launched Bachelor of Science (B.S) four-year fully residential programme. This is a pioneering step towards building future-ready leaders of tomorrow. In line with India's National Education Policy, (NEP 2020) our vision is to create responsible leaders with entrepreneurial mindset.'
'These undergraduate programmes have a flexible structure that allows students to gain a certificate after one year, a diploma after two years, a degree after three years, and an honors degree after successfully completing four years, with multiple entry and exit points,' he added.
The event also featured a roundtable discussion themed, 'Global Capability Centres (GCCs) as Engines of Innovation for Global Enterprises'.
Bramhanand Jha, PMP and vice president at National eGovernance Division under MeitY, Ministry of Electronics & IT, Government of India was the chief guest of the event. He said, 'India's Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are no longer low-cost arbitrage centres; they are becoming strategic innovation hubs for value for global business. With the economy shifting towards a digital-first economy, GCCs are leading the way in developing agile, technology-enabled, and future-proof organizations.'
Lt. Col. Piyush Shukla, the director of JEE, National Testing Agency (NTA), and Rajesh Kumar, the director of CUET – both from the National Testing Agency (NTA) – were keynote speakers at the event. They discussed the evolving role of GCCs as crucial hubs driving innovation and global digital transformation and shared insights on the future of global enterprises and the strategic role of GCCs.
'India's education evaluation system is changing to discover and develop talent that can succeed in fast-paced, innovation-driven setups like Global Capability Centres. It is encouraging to witness institutions like IIM Sambalpur launch innovative undergraduate programmes that blend analytical rigour with policy and technology expertise,' Shukla said
'Our vision at NTA is to develop a strong and inclusive testing system in tune with the national vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and ready students for global leadership and innovation,' he added.
'With the launch of CUET, we have made a big leap towards democratizing access to quality higher education in India….Global Capability Centres are shaping the future of work, and through an equitable, transparent, and standardized testing environment, NTA is dedicated to helping drive this transformation by empowering the next generation of globally capable professionals,' Kumar said.
The event was followed by panel discussions with senior academicians and industry leaders on the topics 'Transforming Operations through GCCs: The Digital Shift from Cost Efficiency to Strategic Value' and 'Aligning Talent Upskilling with Policy Innovation for Sustainable GCC Growth'.
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