FLAME University
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Former name | FLAME - Foundation for Liberal and Management Education |
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| Type | Private |
| Established | 2015[1] |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. Devi Singh |
Academic staff | 66 |
| Location | , , 18°31′N 73°44′E / 18.52°N 73.73°E |
| Campus | 53 acres (21 ha) |
| Colors | FLAME University Orange , FLAME University Yellow & FLAME University Blue |
| Website | flame.edu.in |
FLAME University is a private, coeducational and fully residential university, anchored in liberal education located in the outskirts of Pune city in the state of Maharashtra. Earlier it was known as FLAME - Foundation for Liberal and Management Education.
FLAME University is notified as a state private university vide the FLAME University Act 2014[2] Maharashtra Act No. II of 2015) of the Government of Maharashtra with full powers to institute its own degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions.
Academic Leadership
The academic leadership at the FLAME University is spearheaded by Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Devi Singh, who is a recipient[3] of the Bharat Asmita Acharya Shreshtha Award[4] During his directorship at Indian Institute of Management Lucknow, Singh has authored books on Finance and Management.
Earlier, as Foundation for Liberal And Management Education institute, it was headed by Prof. Indira Parikh,[5] former Dean of Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad.
Vision
FLAME University exists to build an aspirational destination for students and faculty, to push the design and nature of studies and to create a societal upgradation phenomenon particularly in the fields of liberal education and leadership.
Academics
FLAME University currently offers undergraduate[6] & postgraduate[7] programmes across various disciplines. The university currently consists of;
- FLAME School of Liberal Education -
- Offers undergraduate (B.A., B.Sc.) programs in humanities, social sciences, economics, physical and natural sciences.
- FLAME School of Business
- FLAME School of Communication
- Offers undergraduate (BA, BBA) and postgraduate (MBA) programs towards communication management having departments of Media & Journalism.
- FLAME School of Fine & Performing Arts
- Offers courses in dance, music, theatre and fine arts.
Accreditation
The MBA program offered by FLAME University has been accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) for a period of five years.[8]
Campus
The campus is spread over 53 acres of land.
Global Liberal Arts Alliance
FLAME University has been accepted as a member in the Global Liberal Arts Alliance.[9]
The Global Liberal Arts Alliance is an association of liberal arts colleges around the world. It was established in 2009.[10] The goal of the consortium is to provide an international framework for cooperation among institutions.
Events
- FLAME University Pune, in association with ET Cases, will organize 2nd edition of FLAME International Case Conference (FICC) on July 15 & 16, 2016 at its campus in Pune[11]
- Meet the India Football Tour team at Flame University from March 9th to 13th[12]
References
- ^ "FLAME University". FLAME University. Retrieved 2015-10-06.
- ^ "FLAME University Act, 2014" (PDF). Bombay High Court Judges Library. Retrieved 2014-01-16.
- ^ "Dr. Devi Singh, Director, IIM Lucknow Conferred with Bharat Asmita Acharya Shrestha Award". The IIM Lucknow Blog. Retrieved 2013-02-05.
- ^ "The Bharat Asmita National Awards". Bharat Asmita.
- ^ "Prof. Indira Parikh President, Foundation for Liberal and Management Education, Pune" (PDF). BAIF Development Research Foundation.
- ^ "Undergraduate Programs". FLAME University.
- ^ "Postgraduate Programs". FLAME University.
- ^ "National Board of Accreditation". www.nbaind.org. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ "Members". liberalartsalliance.org. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ Elizabeth, Redden. "A Global Liberal Arts Alliance". www.insidehighered.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ "FLAME University Pune to organize International Case Conference on July 15-16". MBA Universe. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
- ^ "Meet the India Football Tour team at Flame University from March 9th to 13th". Sports Keeda. Retrieved 1 April 2016.