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  The higher and technical education department of the Maharashtra Government has recently approved the establishment of India’s first Universal AI university in Karjat, Mumbai. The university will offer various undergraduate and postgraduate programs on Artificial Intelligence. The university is India’s first university to offer degrees and specialised courses in the field of AI. They will predominantly offer a multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary curriculum with subjects from five disciplines, which is for the first time ever in India by any university. According to the  reports , the university aims to provide innovative courses in a wide range of contemporary fields like Liberal Arts and Humanities, Law, Global Affairs and Diplomacy, Environment and Sustainability and Sport Sciences. The university will provide cutting-edge knowledge and skills in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Science. With their top-of-the-line student infrastructure, they provid...

Universal AI University, India’s pioneering Artificial Intelligence (AI) institution located in Karjat near Mumbai, has been selected by Qatar’s Arab Center for Artificial Intelligence (ACAI) as a strategic partner. This collaboration aims to broaden the reach of AI education throughout Qatar and the wider Gulf region. This significant partnership marks Universal AI University as the first Indian university to achieve AI-partner status with a Gulf-based AI institute. Eng. Khalid Abdulrahim Al-Sayed, Chairman of the Board of the Arab Center for Artificial Intelligence, Qatar and Prof. Tarundeep Singh Anand, Chancellor of Universal Ai University signed the MoU in Doha recently. The MoU will be a strategic partnership between the two institutes to impart Ai-led education across Qatar in the fields of education, research and innovation. This development gains significance, that whilst India is inviting international Universities from the UK, USA and Australia to set up campuses in India, ...

  Experienced corporate practitioner and academician Karunakar Jha has been appointed as the new academic director of Mumbai's Universal Business School (UBS). In this role, Jha will deliver high quality outcomes, set the academic standards, collaborate across the multiple programmes, deliberate on faculty productivity assessment, and develop industry-international connections with teaching, research publications and power mentoring interventions. A Bachelor’s in History from Fergusson College at Pune, Jha did his MBA from the Institute of Management Development and Research in Pune followed by a Doctorate in Marketing from Patna University. During his professional journey, Jha has been a part of some well-known conglomerates such as AMUL, Unilever, Lipton India, The Times of India group, the Samson’s group and Mobile18 in leadership positions. Besides, he was the director (School of Management) at Jagran LakeCity University (JLU) in Bhopal. Prior to joining UBS, Jha served for ove...

  Universal Business School (UBS) in Karjat, Mumbai witnessed a 161% increase in average salary package for its PGDM batch of 2023. According to an official release, the highest package of the batch was Rs 22 lakh per annum. The college attracted 278 companies to participate in campus recruitment for its final placement and summer internship process. Our of these 228 companies, 26 were first-time recruiters, representing an entirely new post-pandemic profile- in sectors such as Sustainability Consulting, Gaming companies, Digital Marketing, Fintech, eCommerce, and Business Analytics, the release said. “We have surpassed the previous year’s performance, on all counts. Students who joined us with work experience benefited a lot with the average increase in salary being 161% , the highest increase being an astounding 460%,” Tarun Anand, chairman, Universal Business School, said. Furthermore, the release mentioned that in terms of placement trends, sales and marketing and marketing res...

  Management students from Mumbai’s Universal Business School, known as one of the most innovative B Schools in the country, have published over 50 research papers and case studies for the academic year 2022-2023. “We are expecting at least 50 -75 such research papers and case study submissions on a variety of management-specific topics from our students in this period. At Universal Business School we encourage students to draft research papers and case studies on different academic areas, under the guidance of our professors. It is an excellent way of engaging the students by bringing real-life experiences to the class. It helps in building their research and judgement skills,” shares Tarun Anand, Chairman, Universal Business School. An initiative of the Research Department and Case Research Centre at the Universal Business School, students are exposed to broadened perspectives from the professors of their respective teams while drafting and unriddling a case or writing a research...

  India’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) University, the Universal AI University, has appointed Dr. Simon Mak as its Vice-Chancellor. Dr. Mak, an international academic, strategist, and award-winning professor, brings vast expertise from Silicon Valley start-ups. Prof. Tarundeep Singh Anand, Chancellor of Universal AI University, announced his appointment today. With this appointment, Universal AI University becomes the first university in India to have a foreign national, an American, as its Founding Vice-Chancellor. Dr. Simon Mak will collaborate closely with Prof. Tarundeep Singh Anand, the Chancellor of Universal AI University, to lead a team committed to elevating the university's global stature through a cutting-edge AI-driven curriculum. Dr. Mak will ensure the university adheres to ethical global standards in education. He will contribute his expertise in areas such as rankings, accreditation, curriculum and degree design, executive education development, global program...

  Universal Business School  (now School of Management), a pioneer in global business education, sets new benchmarks in management studies, especially with its AI-powered MBA program. As part of India's first AI University - Universal AI University, it stands at the forefront of integrating new-age technology into traditional business education and has become a preferred choice in the education field. With AI integration in all its programs, management education is undergoing a massive revolution at Universal Business School Karjat. This School of Management has consistently received great feedback from its students and industry experts for its futuristic vision and experiential learning methodologies. * AI-Integrated Learning: Courses that help students comprehend the concept of AI artistically in the context of finance, marketing, operations, and strategy. * Real-World AI Applications: Real-life exposure to tools and platforms in use by the world's largest companies in makin...

  Universal Business School (UBS), Mumbai has achieved stellar placement results for the post-graduation batch of 2023, with the highest package of INR 42.33 Lacs per annum in USA and INR 22 Lacs per annum in India. UBS attracted 229 companies to participate in campus recruitment for final placement and the summer internship process, as a result of its deep corporate relationships and the strong endorsement of industry with the backing of the 60 CEOs. UBS provided a record 1,230 interview opportunities to its students. Notably, UBS has about 21% students enrolled from the Eastern parts of India. For its flagship batch, the average salary for the flagship batch has also increased to INR 15.31 lacs from INR Rs.10.41 Lacs, a staggering 47% increase as a result of the highest number of International Placements with 14 students getting placed in USA and Europe at top Multinationals. The median salary for the flagship batch increased to INR 10.42 Lacs from INR 10.00 Lacs. Universal Busin...

Today's competitive job market demands more than strong academic results to achieve positions that match career goals. The path to success requires an integrated educational approach that combines academic theoretical education with practical experience development as well as leadership development and expanded professional networks. Through its comprehensive education approach, Universal Business School (UBS) equips students with fundamental business instruments to excel within international markets. How Universal Business School Equips You for Success in the Competitive Job Market? 1. Industry-Relevant Curriculum Universal Business School prepares students for employment through an actively updated industry-oriented curriculum. Academic experts together with industry leaders work with UBS to create and enhance courses that reflect emerging business industry trends while addressing current business challenges. Students receive comprehensive instruction in fields such as finance ...

In the fast-paced and connected world of global business, leadership is much more than a technical exercise—it means vision, agility, and the capability to walk through diversities in more complex markets. Universal Business School , among other institutions, has outpaced the norm in developing next-generation professionals, arming students with practical expertise and experiences to succeed within diverse global geographies and cultures.  How UBS Prepares Students for Leadership Roles in the Global Business World Here’s a closer look at how UBS prepares its students to become effective leaders in the global business world. 1. Holistic and Experiential Learning Approach UBS educates students through academic programs and focuses on complete personal growth. The school uses experiential learning as an educational framework that unites theoretical concepts with practical project-based activities. Through case studies, simulations, live projects, and industry assignments, students sol...