NIMS-NEXT promotes MBA for today’s global business environment

Today a plethora of awarding bodies and so-called “universities” offer MBAs in Sri Lanka that fail to provide the necessary criteria required of a qualification of this nature.

They contain no substance in relation to developing the skills needed as a “real master of business” and the ability to contribute in strategic decision making.

Addressing this harsh reality, NIMS University, India, has launched an MBA, with a curriculum that is designed to develop effective decision-making skills, that incorporates practical applications with the latest management concepts and theories.

A state university approved by the University Grants Act, this seat of higher learning is one of the largest and most respected State Universities in North India.

Launched as the National Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), today NIMS University has expanded into a leading multi-faculty university in India.

Fields of study at NIMS University include medicine, engineering, management and technology, law, the arts, humanities and even nuclear engineering.

NIMS University launched its MBA in Sri Lanka through the establishment of the NIMS Sri Lanka Campus in July this year, in partnership with NEXT, a premier professional education institute in Sri Lanka.

Having cemented its reputation as the leading Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM-UK) study centre in Sri Lanka, the NEXT Institute of Management also offers a selection of professional studies, postgraduate degrees, as well as providing corporate training and consultancy services.

Elaborating on the uniqueness of the NIMS MBA, a spokesperson for NEXT underscores the need for careful consideration prior to choosing one’s MBA programme.

“When choosing an MBA programme students must consider a number of factors including the awarding body, the course and its duration and what specialisation is on offer, the faculty, assessment method and finally the investment needed.”

He stressed that while the validity and acceptance of the awarding body is a key factor, in terms of course content, it is best to opt for one that offers a minimum of 16-18 subjects and has specialisations.

 Another important criterion is that the program assessment method should include presentations, discussions and examinations. It is also essential that it should have ready access to relevant study material and databases.