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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.

Breaking the myths about the data science program

Every year, when admissions season opens, I find myself having a familiar conversation. A prospective student — bright-eyed, curious, but visibly nervous — sits across from me and asks some version of the same question: "Is data science only for math geniuses and coding prodigies?" Or: "Isn't this just a fancier way of saying 'statistics degree'?" Or, my personal favourite: "Will I end up staring at spreadsheets for the rest of my life?"

Topics: Careers, Bachelor of Data Science, Thought Leadership, Faculty Insights

From four internships to a full-time AI role: My two years in MAIB at SP Jain Global

 In August 2024, I resigned from a job I was genuinely good at. Three years at Celebal Technologies had moved me through four roles, from intern to associate consultant — Microsoft Bot Framework chatbots, an internal SAP assistant running inside Teams, MIS reporting modules, data APIs.  

Topics: Dubai Campus, Alumni Stories, Master of AI in Business, Internship Experience

What no one tells you about your first year at SP Jain Global

If you had told me on my first day at SP Jain Global that I would end my first year of BBA feeling more confident, independent and comfortable expressing my opinions, I probably would not have believed you.

Topics: Dubai Campus, Study Abroad, Student Life & Experiences, Bachelor of Business Administration

From technical expertise to strategic business leadership: Abhijit’s EMBA story

I started my Executive MBA at SP Jain Global in 2020 while working in plant quality at a cold rolling mill. My world at that point was specifications, tolerances, and process control. Today, I lead business development and commercial functions for wind energy O&M at Suzlon. The distance between those two roles was covered by the EMBA, and more specifically by the change in thinking it forced. 

Topics: Executive MBA, Online Learning, Alumni Stories

Maritime operations to business transformation: Dr Bireshwar Kumar’s DBA journey

Dr Bireshwar Kumar spent his twenties at sea as a Senior Nautical Officer, specialising in navigating commercial vessels along some of the world’s busiest shipping routes, where every decision demanded precision, resilience and the ability to perform under pressure, with mistakes carrying immediate and tangible consequences.

Topics: Alumni Stories, Doctor of Business Administration, Business Transformation

Global Internship Diaries: My Journey as a Marketing Intern at Danube Properties

Hi, I'm Govind Aggarwal, currently pursuing my Master of Global Business (MGB) at SP Jain School of Global Management, set to graduate in September 2026. I'm originally from Patiala, Punjab, where I completed my bachelor's degree at Thapar Institute in International Management with a minor in Psychology. I come from a business family, so conversations about markets, negotiation, and enterprise were part of my everyday upbringing long before they became coursework.

Topics: Master of Global Business, Study Abroad, Student Life & Experiences, Internships

Beyond grades – The necessary skills that will define your career

The job world out there is becoming more and more competitive, but nowadays, people are starting to look more seriously at the skill development required to help mould, create and define a career for the longer term.

Topics: Careers, Thought Leadership, Faculty Insights

From curiosity to leadership: My journey to becoming a PRME Students Regional Leader

When I first joined SP Jain School of Global Management, I knew I wanted my university experience to be about more than just academics. I wanted to explore ideas, challenge myself, learn from people with different perspectives and understand how business could be used as a force for positive change.

Topics: Sustainability, Student Life & Experiences, Bachelor of Business Administration

Leading through transformation: Adil’s EMBA journey in Saudi Arabia’s digital banking era

Adil Razzak’s early professional foundation was built around accounting, financial reporting, audit, compliance, and controls. Currently, he serves as Chief Risk Officer at a greenfield digital bank in Saudi Arabia, with over 22 years of experience across Banking, Risk Management Strategy, Risk Appetite frameworks, Enterprise Risk Management, Credit Risk management frameworks, Capital and Liquidity risk frameworks, internal controls, regulatory governance, credit risk, market and liquidity risk, operational risk, information security, cybersecurity risk, ICAAP, ILAAP, stress testing, and digital banking transformation. 

Topics: Executive MBA, Alumni Stories, Saudi Arabia, Digital Banking