Practically relevant MBA education is very important in changing business scenario. How important it is! This is emphasised by FLAME School of Business, FLAME University “We, at FLAME School of Business understand the importance of being relevant with the times and believe in imparting education with practical relevance.”
Training and developmental activities at FLAME School of Business introduces students to the industry, help them understand and tackle problems of the real world in real time. By interacting with the industry experts, students stay informed with the fast changing world outside of the campus.
According to FLAME School of Business ‘We believe in contextual teaching with practical relevance. As such, we have developed curricular innovations like the FLAME Investment Lab, FLAME Entrepreneurship Lab, DRIVERS, CFA Institute Research Challenge, Investor Conferences, etc. that enable students to apply their academic learning in the real world.’
FLAME Investment Lab
FLAME Investment Lab is structured keeping in mind the conviction that value investing is the only proven successful investment process that has delivered above market returns through various market cycles. It provides students with various tools needed to form a temperamentally sound investment discipline. Additionally, it gives students an opportunity to interact and learn from investment masters and understand their investment process.
Learning Pedagogy at FLAME
Learning pedagogy at FLAME includes case studies and simulations as the FLAME University has licensing arrangements with Harvard Business School Publishing, CRISIL Research, Thomson Reuters and SAP ERP amongst others.
Curriculum closely tied to professional practice
FLAME School of Business’ MBA program has been welcomed into the CFA University Recognition Program. Entry into the CFA University Recognition Program signals to potential students, employers, and the marketplace that our MBA curriculum is closely tied to professional practice and is well-suited to preparing students to sit for the CFA examinations. This program positions students well to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation.
Extensive Industry linkage
FLAME has extensive linkages with industry that aids its students to get excellent placements. In the past companies like HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Kotak, ICICI, Vedanta, Café Coffee Day, Infosys, TCS, Deloitte Consulting, Reliance Mutual Fund, Dunia Finance, National Stock Exchange, JSW, Future Group, Asian Paints, ITC, Adani Enterprises, amongst others have participated in FLAME MBA placement process.
Ever year FLAME hosts many renowned national and international personalities who have distinguished themselves in fields as diverse as education and entrepreneurship; scientific research and film making; and sports and social service.
They share with students their experiences, and their professional and personal journeys which are veritable storehouses of information, inspiration and guidance. Interactive sessions with top corporate leading lights in a wide range of fields go a long way in inspiring and influencing young students.
Top Corporate leaders speaking about FLAME
Below are examples of some of these renowned personalities that have visited FLAME campus and their impressions about FLAME. Their vote of confidence has gone a long way in building FLAME.
Deepak Parekh, Chairman, HDFC
"This is an exceptional institute and today is an exceptional day. To be part of an institute which is founded on the concept of liberal education, itself gives you a head start. FLAME has given you an indelible stamp. A stamp of differentiation, which I am sure will carry you all your life."
Dilip Shanghvi, Founder and Managing Director, Sun Pharmaceuticals
“Having known the founders (of FLAME) over the years, and having witnessed their zeal for bringing about successful wholesome improvements for the benefit of the entire society, I am convinced that this “FLAME” too will continue to burn forever.”
R.A. Mashelkar, Director General, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
"You know about institutions, they say that there are two things that matter. The first is, ambience; and the second is ambition. Getting these two together makes the magic work of creating a world class institution. And what I am very happy to see is this very unique combination of ambience and ambition here. It’s terrific!"
R. Gopalakrishnan , Director, TATA Sons
“FLAME is about the right brain, it’s about emotion, It’s about space, it’s about design. It’s not just about studying accountancy, strategy and going out into the world of business. It’s a different kind of school.”
M.M. Murugappan, Vice Chairman, Murugappa Group
“It is a unique privilege to be here at FLAME. Just with a brief introduction to the campus, I just want you to know that if there was an option for enrollment, I hope that you might take my application. I have no doubt that FLAME will progressively grow into being one of the finest institutions in the world."
Vindi Banga ,Senior partner, Clayton Dubilier & Rice
"This is truly a unique institution. It's a true crucible of innovative education. It is an innovator that brings all these disciplines as we've just seen together truly unique. I have been to many universities but I have never come across anything like this before."
Achievements of FLAME have been acknowledged by CRISIL that has rated it with an A* grade at the national level for the past three years.
FLAME University Pune was established as a State Private University in 2015 under an act passed by the Government of Maharashtra. The University offers MBA programs with specialization in finance, entrepreneurship, marketing, human resources and operations. Student enrolment at the MBA program has been increasing every year.
Admission process for MBA 2017-19 at FLAME University is open and the candidates can apply with their CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT/MH-CET scores.
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