Study Abroad Seminar | A Report
31st January 2025
The Study Abroad Seminar organised by the Office of
International Programmes, MCC, was attended by more than 180 students in the
Blue Whale Hall, MCC-MRF Innovation Park.
Deans/Associate Deans/Representatives from seven prestigious Business Schools across US and Europe were part of the Panel Discussion that had highly engaging discussions on studying abroad.
The student interactions focussed towards helping them better understand the opportunities and challenges in international postgraduate education, enabling them to make well-informed decisions about their future. Key topics included:
* The Global Landscape of
Opportunities
* Global MBA vs. Specialized
Master’s
* Funding Opportunities &
Return on Investment
Details of the Visiting
Universities and Representatives
Imperial College Business School
(Ranked #2 in the World in 2025 QS Rankings)
– Oliver Waite, Head of Recruitment
John Hopkins University – Carey
Business School (Ranked #30 in the World in 2025 University Rankings)
– Kelly Farmer, Assistant Dean for
Recruitment
King’s College, London – (Ranked
#40 in the World in 2025 QS Rankings)
- Martin Matos, Global Partner
Manager
American University – Kogod School
of Business – (Ranked #40 in World University Ranking)
- Erin Hall, Associate Director
University of San Francisco
– Ramya Nurani, Associate Director
for India, Graduate Recruitment
Santa Clara University, Leavey
College of Business
– Susan Macias Gutierrez, Sr
Business Analyst for Graduate Programs
University of Maryland, Robert H
Smith School of Business (Ranked #28 in World University Rankings)
– Maria Pinneda, Senior Director
Bocconi University – (Ranked #7 to
#10 in different heads, in World University Rankings)
- Richa Agrawal, Country Head
Earlier in the day, the delegates had rewarding interactions with the Principal Dr. Paul Wilson, Vice Principal SFS, Deans, Heads of Departments and Officials of the College, in the Unicorn Conference Hall.
Participants include Dr. Armstrong Doss, (HoD, Dept of BBA), Dr.
Nirmala Mohan, (HoD, Dept of Commerce - SFS), Dr. Obed Jackson, (Dept of
Tourism Studies), Dr. Jannet Vennila (Vice Principal – SFS), Dr. Aarthi Ram, (Head,
Operations MMIP), Dr. Belinda (Director, Extension Programmes).
Dr. Rufus, Dean of International Programmes and Prof. Arun Kumar, Associate Dean of International Programmes, coordinated the event.
Mr. Sabari. Mr. Chris, Ms. Stephanie, Ms. Catherin Sabu, Ms. Zibia, Ms. Alphy and Ms. Lindsay did very meticulous work as part of the organising team.
Ms. Stephanie did the Master of Ceremonies for the day.