Krea University’s IFMR GSB begins MBA cohort with over 250 students at Prarambh 2024

Speaking to the students at the inaugural ceremony, Chief Guest Divakar Jain, leader, risk and financial advisory at Deloitte, US-India Office shared insights from his two decades of long journey across the professional spectrum and the lessons he gathered along the way. He emphasised how important agility is in today’s world and the need to constantly unlearn and learn something new.

He imparted the mantra of three Cs to the eager students, “Courage, creativity and communication – have the courage to speak up and say the right thing, be creative enough amid the advancement of technology and communicate truthfully and directly.”

In her welcome address, Professor Lakshmi Kumar, Dean, IFMR GSB, Krea University said: “You may think you prefer a core area but may find something more interesting and relevant. Rethink your choices in the first year, and our competent faculty will guide you through the process. We aren’t shy to say, we are a professional programme where we teach you knowledge and skills which make you employable.”

Professor Madhuri Saripalle, Chairperson, MBA Programme, IFMR GSB, Krea University added, “Welcome to the beginning of a remarkable journey. We are going to give you the hard wiring, and you have to ultimately connect them. We will provide you the interdisciplinary curriculum to equip you with a wide range of skills and knowledge.”

The orientation programme, according to a university statement, is packed with engaging sessions from leadership, faculty, staff and students.