The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Asian Business School organized the PGDM Curriculum Review for the academic years 2026–2028 on Saturday, 20th June 2026, with the objective of strengthening the academic curriculum and aligning it with evolving industry requirements, technological advancements, and contemporary business practices. The review was conducted at the Noida campus and brought together eminent industry experts, distinguished alumni, faculty members, and student representatives for a comprehensive evaluation of the existing curriculum and deliberations on future enhancements.
The review commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Swati Bhatia, Head-IQAC, Dr. Shweta Batra, Dean Academics, and Dr. Vinky Sharma, Head Academics. They highlighted the significance of continuous curriculum upgradation through industry-academia collaboration to ensure that the PGDM programme remains relevant, future-ready, and aligned with the expectations of employers and regulatory bodies. Following the inaugural session, participants moved to their respective domain-specific review sessions conducted across designated rooms for General Management, Marketing, Finance, Operations Management, Business Analytics, PDCC, and Human Resources.
The curriculum review witnessed active participation from experienced industry professionals representing leading organizations across diverse sectors. Mr. Ashish Verma, Head Business Development at Varroc Engineering Ltd., contributed valuable perspectives in the Marketing domain. Ms. Charita Tirumareddy, SAP HCM Consultant at Celebi Aviation, provided industry insights for the Human Resources domain. Mr. Priyabimb Barthwal, Head – Projects & Strategic Expansion at Envista Holding Corp., enriched the General Management discussions with strategic business perspectives. In the Finance domain, Ms. Neha Chawla, Deputy Vice President at Funds India Private Wealth, offered recommendations on emerging financial competencies. Dr. Sachin Sidhra, Head – Career Preparation, Learning Centre Business at upGrad, participated in the PDCC review and emphasized career readiness and employability skills. The Business Analytics domain was strengthened by the participation of Dr. Himanshu Chaudhary, Senior Equity Research Analyst at Marketopper Securities Pvt. Ltd., while Dr. Animesh Puri, Director at Kinaxis, shared valuable insights on integrating Artificial Intelligence and analytics into the Operations Management curriculum.
The review process was further enriched by the participation of accomplished alumni who shared practical experiences and industry expectations. Ms. Shivi Tripathi, Vice President at BlackRock, contributed to the Finance discussions with recommendations on strengthening global financial competencies. Ms. Sneha Bose, General Secretary at GSRA India, Co-Founder of Creative Kashi, and Founder of SB Consulting, provided valuable suggestions for the PDCC curriculum with a focus on leadership, entrepreneurship, and professional development. Mr. Jatin Soni, Cluster Manager at Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance, represented the Marketing domain and shared industry expectations regarding sales, customer relationship management, and business development competencies.
Student representatives also actively participated in the review process by presenting learner perspectives and providing constructive feedback on curriculum delivery, skill requirements, and industry exposure. Ms. Nandini represented the General Management domain, Mr. Sandeep Kumar Mishra represented Human Resources, Ms. Aastha Goel represented Finance, and Ms. Aayushi Saxena represented Marketing. Their suggestions contributed significantly towards identifying opportunities for enhancing experiential learning and improving student preparedness for corporate careers.
The discussions across all domains generated several significant recommendations. Participants emphasized the need to integrate emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Data Analytics, Financial Technology (FinTech), Digital Transformation, and People Analytics into the curriculum. Industry experts advocated for greater use of case-based learning, simulations, live consulting assignments, industry certifications, domain-specific workshops, and corporate projects to bridge the gap between academic learning and workplace expectations. Alumni highlighted the importance of strengthening communication skills, critical thinking, leadership capabilities, problem-solving, and interdisciplinary learning. Student representatives emphasized the need for enhanced industry interaction through internships, mentoring, guest lectures, experiential learning opportunities, and career-oriented skill development initiatives.
The review sessions concluded with the preparation and signing of the Minutes of Meeting (MoM) by all domain experts, faculty members, alumni, and student representatives, documenting the key recommendations and action points for curriculum enhancement. The event concluded with a group photograph commemorating the successful completion of the curriculum review.
The valuable insights and recommendations received during the review will serve as an important foundation for redesigning and strengthening the PGDM Curriculum for the academic cycle 2026–2028. The initiative reaffirmed Asian Business School's commitment to academic excellence, continuous quality improvement, and the development of an industry-oriented curriculum that equips future managers with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to thrive in an increasingly dynamic and technology-driven business environment.
