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Universal Business School
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The UBS Karjat Academic Building
Location
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Karjat, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Information
TypePrivate business school
Established2009
ChairmanGurdip Singh Anand (2009-present)
DeanBibhas B. and Dr. David Faulkner
CampusRural
NicknameUBS
WebsiteUniversalbusinessschool.com

Universal Business School (UBS) is a business school in India with a campus in Karjat, Mumbai. UBS is funded entirely by private individuals. UBS is a not-for-profit organisation set up as a Section 25 company. The school was founded by three senior executives, from Thomson Reuters, Omkar Relators & Developers and Blue Star and is governed by a board comprising both Indian and non-Indian senior executives. Universal Business School is accredited by AICTE to give post graduate MBA and Executive MBA in India.

History and formation

Universal Business School was started in 2009 by a group of senior executives and academicians. Co-founder, Management Consultant and Visiting Professor at Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management studies Gurdip Singh Anand, Co-Founder and Omkar Realtors & Developers senior executive Babulal Varma[1] and Co-founder and Thomson Reuters senior executive Tarun Anand[2] worked together to start the school. First Dr. Indu Shahani[3] Former Sheriff of Mumbai and Principal H.R. College of Commerce & Economics joined as the Chief Mentor. Then the Executive Board was formed of national and international business leaders. Gurdip Anand became the school’s first Chairman. UBS became the first Business School to appoint an Oxford University Professor and Former Deputy Director of Said Business School as its International Dean – Corporate Governance.

The 40 acres land was acquired in 2009 and the construction commenced in 2010 after converting the land for non-agricultural purposes. The Post Graduate Programme was launched in 2011. UBS received its accreditation from AICTE, Ministry of HRD, Government of India in 2012 for its MBA and Executive MBA programme. In November 2012, UBS entered into an alliance with Cardiff Metropolitan University,[4] UK for giving BA (Hons) Degree in Business Management and MBA Degree. In 2013 UBS became the first Business School to be approved by AICTE to given an International MBA Degree in India. In 2013, UBS launched its executive education programmes. In 2013, UBS received the prestigious award “The Best upcoming B-School in India” by ASSOCHAM and Dr.Pallam Raju, Hon’ble Cabinet Minister, Ministry of HRD, Government of India. In 2013, UBS was also termed as “Five Star University”[5] by India Today Magazine.

UBS has a vision to be a world-class Business School which provides Indian and International organisations with superior talent, which is sensitive to Corporate Governance, CSR, Environmental concerns, making it India’s first Green Business School. UBS was the first school in Asia to set up a Global Trading room on its campus. UBS offers an MBA Programme, an Executive MBA programme an MBA Degree from Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK, a BA(Hons) in Business Management Degree Programme, a doctoral Programme in Management (Ph.D) as well as short-duration and part-time executive education programs for middle and senior level management.

Accreditation

Universal Business School is accredited by the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), a statutory government body which accredits specific graduate and post graduate programs.by AICTE, Government of India.[6]

Campus

Universal Business School has one state-of-the-art completely wi-fi campus, in Karjat, Mumbai. Located in green Karjat valley, the campus provides an environment that is conducive to learning. The campus is self-contained residential facility and the students are offered world-class amenities and facilities.

Karjat, Mumbai Campus

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Universal Business School Campus


Spread over 40 acres, the Karjat,[7] Mumbai campus provides one of the best amenities to students and faculty for their stay during the course. The heart of the campus is the academic building, which houses lecture theatres, classrooms, faculty offices, the learning centre (library), cafeteria and a 130-seat UN styled auditorium. The campus was set up in 2011 and is spread across 40 acres. The school boasts of rich bio diversity in its campus surrounded by mountains on all sides and having waterfalls, streams, lakes in its campus attracting several species of birds. UBS is called India's 1st Green Business School offering Eco Friendly MBAs[8]



Courses offered

As part of the curriculum UBS students follow the 3E Model comprising of Ethics, Environment and Experiential Learning and get an opportunity to participate in international exchange programmes, seminars and conferences, business plan competitions, social sector learning’s, liberal thinking and adventure enthused business learning through outdoor sports and mountaineering, ensuring that students have a 360 degree holistic learning.

Post Graduate Certificate in Management (PGCM)

UBS’s flagship programme in management is a 15 month long programme focused on Experiential Learning with 80% hand-on practical learning. The 15 month programme is an intensive programme to provide outstanding young talent to Indian and international organisations. This course is AICTE Approved.

Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Exec.PGDM)

This programme attracts students who have over 5 years work experience. This is a 15 month long programme focused on Experiential Learning with 80% hand-on practical learning. The 15 month programme is an intensive accelerated programme offers advanced management subjects which propel students to middle to senior levels in organisations. This course is AICTE Approved

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)

UBS’s is a 24 month programme is built on the 80% practical learning. This course is AICTE Approved. This course allows students in the first year to build a strong foundation of management skills and practice across all major functional areas. In Year 2, students get into their specialisations after a 2 month summer internship.

Master in Business Administration (Degree) from Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK

This programme attracts students who want a global MBA Degree and who are interested in pursuing the UK education system. It will equip them with diverse learning opportunities through interactions with world-class faculty, international exposure, industry interventions and experiential learning. The Programme requires students to complete a dissertation and viva voce in their area of specialisation. This course is AICTE Approved

BA (Hons) Business and Management Studies from Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK

This programme attracts students who want an international Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and are interested in pursuing the UK education system. It will equip them with diverse learning opportunities through interactions with world-class faculty, international exposure, industry interventions and experiential learning.

Executive Coaching, Consulting,Research and Corporate Leadership Training Centre

UBS offers executive coaching and management development programmes for middle and senior management to significantly increase their performance capability under the following three heads. The centre also undertakes Consulting and Research assignments for corporates, armed forces, government and NGOs:

  • Leadership and General Management programmes: Designed for high performing executives
  • Outbound Leadership and Team Building programmes
  • Custom designed programmes: Catering to specific needs of an organization

Scholarships

UBS awards scholarships on both merit and financial need basis to students, selected on the basis of academic and professional performance as well as personal qualities such as leadership, integrity, and community service.

Earn While you Learn Programme

UBS has an Earn While you Learn programme. Students are selected on the basis of merit and financial need basis. They learn through these assignments which they experience as part of Experiential Learning Corporation and contribute towards UBS success and help part fund their education.

Rankings

UBS has been ranked as the 4th Best Pvt. B-School in Mumbai by Careers360 2015 B-School Ranking and the 4th Best B-School in Mumbai for Placements by India Business Journal, 2014.

Events

Rush4Rush

Rush4Rush is India’s first inter-collegiate Business Adventure festival. The event is a 3 day event which has students participating in events infused with adventure at its core. Events range from Business Plan and Advertising competitions, Management games and creative contests, quizzes and debates, Leadership seminars, business treasure hunt, various strategy and adventure sports, cultural activities like fashion shows, talent shows, management dramas and rock shows in the midst of a lush green locale nestled amidst the scenic pristine Karjat Valley.

http://ubsadventure.com/about/universal-business-school/
http://www.knowafest.com/2014/12/rush4rush-2015-universal-business-school-management-sports-fest-karjat.html
http://festpav.com/fest/view/1726/Rush_4_Rush_2014_%7C_Management_Fest-Universal_Business_School

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References

  1. ^ "Babulal Varma, MD Omkar Realtors".
  2. ^ "Thomson Reuters South Asia MD quits to focus on UBS".
  3. ^ "Board of Governors - UBS".
  4. ^ "Cardiff Met Offers International Degree in Mumbai".
  5. ^ "FIVE STAR UNIVERSITY".
  6. ^ AICTE. "AICTE Nod".
  7. ^ "Karjat".
  8. ^ "Eco-Friendly MBAs".
  9. ^ "Know-A-Fest". http://www.knowafest.com. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)


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