Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 26: Adding one more feather to wings of its global presence, Indian Institute of Management Jammu has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the CENTRUM PUCP Graduate Business School, Peru. The pact is aimed at achieving the excellence in academics and research by both the partner institutes.
The MoU was signed by Prof B S Sahay, Director IIM Jammu and Dr Carlos Miguel Garatea Grau, Rector Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP), Peru. “These collaborations are a vital part of IIM Jammu’s international endeavors and these will be helpful in fostering the advancement in teaching, research, cultural understanding as well as the international reputation of both the institutes through student exchange, faculty exchange, joint management and research programs” Prof. Sahay added.
Centrum PUCP Business School, Peru is a part of the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) and constitutes a plural and tolerant academic community, inspired by ethical, democratic and Catholic principles. The school is highly committed to academic excellence. Centrum PUCP Business School has been accredited by the four most important accrediting bodies: AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS and BGA
According to a statement, IIM Jammu believes that it is important for aspiring business students to gain both international exposure and international perspective. Studying in a foreign country is definitely an experience of a lifetime and every student should get an opportunity to try it out at least once during his or her academic career. To facilitate this, IIM Jammu has academic collaborations with nearly nine foreign institutions across the globe. Dr. Sarbjit Singh, Chairperson, International Relations (IR) as well as the whole IR team of IIM Jammu are hopeful about the possibilities of this MoU and are eager to initiate the exchange programs with Centrum PUCP Business School,” reads the statement, issued by IIM Jammu.