ISB: World Class Business School in the Heart of India

By: Rachita Sharma, Managing Editor | Tuesday, 23 July 2024

India as a nation has always been inclined towards education. Some of the world’s oldest educational institutions, libraries etc have been found in ancient India. The culture has carried forward with time and the Indian society greatly values education.

In modern times too India is home to some of the most premier higher education institutions. Be it schools imparting technical education or focusing on arts, India has great colleges for every education stream. Business management is no different. However, for years India only had the IIMs as elite management schools. But in 1995, that scenario changed with the establishment of the Indian School of Business in Hyderabad.

ISB come into being to answer the need for a world-class business school in Asia. The founders, some of the best minds from the corporate and academic worlds, anticipated the leadership needs of the emerging Asian economies. ISB hit the trifecta of accreditations from AMBA, EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). This signifies the high standard of the education imparted at ISB.

Over the years, ISB has produced some of the most prolific business leaders that the Indian and global business world has seen. Beyond the education imparted at ISB, the culture and networking opportunities enrich students in ways unimaginable.

ISB has also crafted a plethora of women leaders. The current edition of Women Entrepreneurs Review brings to you the stories of a few such leaders.

One such leader is Akshita Reddy Madireddy, the Founder of Insync and Partner at Aradhya Ventures with. With her extensive industry experience, she guides these brands with skill to establish their presence on a global scale.

Talking about her time at ISB, Akshita says, “I pursued an MBA at ISB, a pivotal experience that honed my strategic thinking through real-world applications and experiential learning. ISB's rigorous environment broadened my global perspective, enhancing my decision-making skills and reinforcing key values like perseverance and excellence.”

We also introduce readers to the success story of Chetana C is the Director at Quantum Energy. She brings extensive experience from roles in software engineering, ERP implementation, and leadership in emerging industries like electric vehicles. At ISB, Chetana immersed herself in a rigorous curriculum that not only deepened her understanding of market dynamics but also instilled in her a strategic foresight crucial for navigating emerging industries like electric vehicles.

Read more about these women leaders and the specialization they bring to the table.

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