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SP JAIN GLOBAL BLOGS

Welcome to SP Jain Global Blogs – where the heart of our community comes alive through inspiring stories, industry insights, and first-hand experiences. From expert perspectives to real-life journeys, this is your space to explore, connect, and feel at home in a world of ideas and inspiration.

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Recent Posts

Forbes ranked our Global MBA in the world’s top 10 international 1-year MBAs

The Global MBA program of S P Jain School of Global Management (S P Jain) has got a Global Top Ten ranking by Forbes in its Best International MBAs: One-Year Program rankings (2015 -16). For four years in a row now, S P Jain has featured in Forbes’ biennial rankings of the world’s top business schools. In 2013-2014, it was ranked #11 in the world.

Topics: Academics, Global MBA

Former Australia cricket player Glenn McGrath’s advice for global job seekers

Glenn McGrath was the Guest of Honour at the convocation of S P Jain School of Global Management’s BBA cohort in Sydney. The School has a unique global approach to education. The cohort had spent 2 years studying in Singapore and the final 2 years in Sydney and receive an Australian degree.

Topics: Student Life & Experiences, Bachelor of Business Administration

Decoding Managerial Economics

Economics primarily relates to making appropriate choices with respect to resource allocation using a cost benefit analysis. Managerial Economics therefore focuses on effective decision-making at the firm level with respect to price and output determination. It helps make better management decisions by providing a foundation to Business Strategy.

Topics: Thought Leadership

Living costs in Sydney

 

Australia is being considered as one of the most expensive country for international students but it does not seem to be the same any more due to a continued fall of the Australian dollar against the US dollar, which makes studying in Australia an attractive option compared to Europe and North America. For prospective students, it is important to know about the average cost of living in Australia is an important part of his/her financial preparation.

Topics: Bachelor of Data Science, Student Life & Experiences, Master of AI in Business, Bachelor of Business Administration

The story of the next generation global managers

“We need to teach people to do things holistically. Part of the problem of education is who the suppliers are”, quips Louis Lataif (Former Manager – Ford & Dean – Boston University). Professor Lataif’s remark can hardly be doubted as a recent report by a team from the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) found a substantial gap between the real-world needs and management education in this era of globalisation.

Topics: Thought Leadership

Lessons from Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs resigned as the CEO of Apple and became Chairman – a move that was perhaps in the offing due to his illness. In his characteristic simple manner, he said “I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.”

Topics: Thought Leadership

Key to great interviewing

With the placement season just around the corner, let me take this moment to give you my two cents’ worth. Throughout my journey as a Career Counsellor and an Executive Coach, I’ve seen quite a few candidates excel in their interviews. At the same time, I have also seen several interviewees fail miserably (including some truly capable candidates). It is heart breaking when you see people fail despite knowing that they have what it takes to excel. How can you make yourself stand out your interviews and land the job you aspire? Here are some pointers that you might find useful.

Topics: Careers