Havells, a leading fast-moving electrical goods company, has established the Havells School of Management & Leadership at Ashoka University in Sonipat, near New Delhi. The school will offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs in management and leadership, with a focus on applied liberal arts and management, and aims to become one of the top-10 undergraduate programs in management globally. The school will be integrated with Ashoka University’s liberal education approach, which emphasizes interdisciplinary learning and comprehensive knowledge.
The school has received a grant of Rs 250 crore from Havells, which will be used to set up new centers of excellence, facilitate student exchange programs, and offer market-recognized certifications. The school will also have industry partnerships to provide executive education programs and visiting faculty collaborations.
The admission process will be based on Ashoka’s internal entrance examination system, and the school will attract new teachers from India and abroad, as well as industry experts as visiting faculty. Notably, this is Havells’ third and largest grant to Ashoka University, following previous grants from the late Qimat Rai Gupta and other philanthropists.
Several corporates have invested in Indian universities, including Ashoka University, which has received support from organizations and individuals in various fields. Axis Bank recently committed Rs 104 crore to bolster Ashoka’s PhD, post-doctoral, and research programs.
Overall, the establishment of the Havells School of Management & Leadership at Ashoka University marks a significant milestone in the country’s higher education landscape, offering students a unique opportunity to learn from international best practices and gain a global perspective.