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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.

From an IT Engineer to the Head HR at Zivame – Siddharth Vishwanath’s Story

After completing his engineering degree in IT, Siddharth Vishwanath (GMBA’09) started his career by working in the IT services industry for 2 years before he decided to join SP Jain to pursue the Global MBA program. “When I started my GMBA, I was very new in the industry, and quite naïve. So, it was no surprise that the first few days in the program were overwhelming, to say the least. The power-packed curriculum, meeting new people, travelling to new places, trying new cuisines – it was a completely new territory for me,” says Siddharth.

Topics: Global MBA, Alumni Stories

Building a Career in Imagineering

A commerce graduate from Bangalore’s Christ University, Rishab Bhansali had done a couple of internships and spent a few years working with his family’s business before enrolling for SP Jain’s Master of Global Business (MGB) program in 2018. He recently started working as the Head of Marketing at Mana Projects Pvt Ltd, a real estate firm in Bangalore. We caught up with him to find out more.

Topics: Master of Global Business, Alumni Stories

Changing the World, One NGO at a Time – Manthan Shah’s Internship Story

Manthan Shah (BBA Intake of 2018) is a professional athlete who captained India’s team in the International Table Tennis Championship (Pacific Games, Australia) and won 2 bronze medals in the event before he joined SP Jain. Since then, he represented the School in the Spartan Race (Malaysia, Philippines, and Singapore) and is currently the youngest Indian to do so. He also gave a talk at TEDxGateway, was a part of the Dean’s List for academic excellence, was a guest speaker at the Podcast on Climate Change with Scott Amyx (USA), participated in the outreach program in Philippines, published a research paper on Circular Economy, won three gold medals at the Fiesta Games 2019, and so much more!

Topics: Undergraduate Programs, Alumni Stories, Bachelor of Business Administration

How to Negotiate Your Salary in Nine Steps

Get the salary bump you want and deserve! Everybody loves a good paycheck and knows how critical it is to negotiate well when they receive a job offer. When that offer comes, however, we worry about appearing too greedy and whether the offer will stand on asking for a higher salary, making us shy away from a good salary negotiation. According to Jobvite, a recruitment firm, 71% of people do not negotiate their salaries, leaving money on the table. Here are some tips that I have learnt to implement from experience while negotiating a job offer.

Topics: Careers, Global MBA, Thought Leadership

The dawn of a digitised banking era with Emirates NBD

As part of our Global Learning and Global Immersion Project, we interacted with Mr Suvo Sarkar – SEVP and Ground Head, Retail Banking and Wealth Management, Emirates NBD. Mr Sarkar took us through the amazing journey of how under his guidance, Emirates NBD became the first bank in the UAE to turn digital and paperless.

Topics: Master of Global Business, Student Life & Experiences

Conducting an Independent Research Study at IIT Bombay - Pratiksha Sharma’s Internship Story

One of the key learning experiences recommended during your undergraduate studies is taking up an internship. Gaining real-world experience is key to boosting your employability and supplementing your academic knowledge, preparing you for life after graduation. That is why Pratiksha Sharma, from the Bachelor of Data Science (BDS) intake of 2018, decided to take up an internship at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay before embarking on her Year 2 experience at SP Jain Sydney. We caught up with her to know more!

Topics: Careers, Undergraduate Programs, Bachelor of Data Science, Alumni Stories

Sweetening Up E-Commerce - Saveri Philkana’s Summer Internship at Mondelez

The past 8 weeks I spent at the Mondelez Head Office in Mumbai have been a truly flavour-packed experience. During this time, I got an opportunity to work on a lot of diverse projects with a small and dynamic team. It helped me a lot in realising what I am good at, what I can improve on, and what I still have to learn about in the FMCG field of e-commerce and marketing.

Topics: Careers, Undergraduate Programs, Alumni Stories, Bachelor of Business Administration

Business Etiquette in Dubai: 7 Things You Need to Know

Dubai is one of the most visited destinations in the world with many attractions such as the world’s tallest tower and the uber exuberant luxury on display. The city is the centre of trade and commerce in the Middle East and is home to over 20,000 international companies, including offices of 124 of the Fortune 500 companies. Dubai’s economic performance is improving year after year due to their innovative business strategies. It’s no surprise that Dubai has exponentially transformed itself to a leading trade and tourist hub over the years.

Topics: Master of Global Business, Student Life & Experiences

Having Fun with Mergers, Acquisitions & Credit Facilities – Rashvi Tulsyan’s Story

Rashvi Tulsyan was born and raised in the city of Ahmedabad in India, a place well known for its diverse culture. A Chartered Accountant, Rashvi graduated SP Jain’s Master of Global Business in early 2019 with a specialisation in Global Finance and got placed as a Deputy Manager at Adani Group. She shares her experience –

Topics: Master of Global Business, Student Life & Experiences, Alumni Stories