Graduating students celebrate success at GD Goenka World Institute
Published 8 February 2012
Lancaster University’s Chancellor, renowned mountaineer Sir Christian Bonington, presided over the inaugural graduation ceremony students enrolled at GDGWI-Lancaster University on 8 February in India.
The families and guests of the postgraduate students watched them collect their degrees at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in New Delhi.
111 students graduated with a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management and another 20 graduated with MSc in Management and Law, MSc in Management or MSc in Management and Marketing degrees. 556 students are currently studying for a Lancaster degree at GDGWI in Gurgaon.
Shilka Abraham, who graduated with a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management, is the first recipient of the Gopi Ram Goenka Medal, awarded in recognition of outstanding performance in curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular activities. Sri Gopi Ram Goenka was the guiding force behind the GD Goenka group.
Partnership
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Vasisht Reddy and Megha Bhaiya took a study-abroad year at Lancaster as part of their BBA (Hons) Business Studies degree at the GD Goenka World Institute.
“Lancaster University Management School is one of the best in the world and the standard of education is very high. I really love the campus, it’s really nice and a very vibrant place to be.” – Vasisht Reddy
“Lancaster is a good place for international students because people here are from everywhere, all over the world, and you can join so many societies, clubs and activities.” – Megha Bhaiya
Sir Christian Bonington said: “I am delighted to be in India to celebrate the success of our graduates and share in their special day. The partnership between GD Goenka World Institute and Lancaster University, which is ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide, has produced academic programmes that prepare students for careers in today’s competitive and global economy, and I will be following their progress with interest.”
High-scoring student Tanu Dagar completed the Lancaster-Goenka MSc programme after getting a bachelors degree from Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi:
“I wanted to study in a foreign university but was always hesitant in leaving my home town. When I heard about Lancaster University offering its Masters programme at a convenient distance from my home I was really excited and thought - foreign university in home country.
“I recommend this enriching and versatile course to each and every of one of you. It is a very challenging course and I can guarantee that you would enjoy all the modules and the interactive lectures.
“After my Masters degree programme I feel more confident and better prepared to enter the corporate world.”
Industry-relevant focus
AK Goenka, Chairman of GD Goenka Group said: “Established to cater to the rising demand for quality higher education in India, GDGWI, in partnership with the prestigious Lancaster University in the UK, delivers Undergraduate and Postgraduate degree programmes with an industry-relevant focus. The period since the partnership has been one of growth and enrichment for students who come to GDGWI from all over the country pursuing business studies. We are proud of this partnership and look forward to a long lasting relationship to transform higher education in India.”
The increasing interdependence of the two campuses can be seen by the opportunities for students studying at GD Goenka World Institute to visit Lancaster University through Summer School programmes and exchanges. 17 students are now completing their final year at the Lancaster campus in England.
The GDGWI-Lancaster University degrees place great emphasis on employability. Its Corporate Resource Centre networks with companies and organises personal development programmes, workshops and campus interviews for students in association with some of the leading HR professionals in India.
As part of this, GDGWI has representation from different segments of businesses such as Grail Research, Capital IQ, India Bulls Securities Limited, K Raheja Corp, Info Edge India Ltd, Zycus InfoTech, Welspun Group, International Tractors Limited, Colliers International and Madison Street Capital.
