Executive Education Programs from Michigan State University Coming to India

World-class Business Analytics and Supply Chain programs to be launched

• In association with Times Professional Learning
• To offer certificate programs in Business Analytics and Supply Chain Management
• Course duration will be for 6 months covering 150 hours of intense learning
• These programs are critical for reskilling and upskilling the current work force meeting the industry need gap

MUMBAI, Nov. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Times Professional Learning, an education initiative by The Times of India Group and the Broad College of Business, Michigan State University (MSU), today, announced an agreement for the delivery of MSU online executive education programs for businesses and professionals in India. Starting December 2019, Times Professional Learning, under its vertical The Second Wind (TSW), will offer MSU certificate programs in business analytics and supply chain management, two subjects where MSU is recognized as a global leader. The business analytics certificate program is affordably priced at Rs 2.5 lakhs while the supply chain management certificate program comes at Rs 2.2 lakhs. The course duration ranges for a period of 6 months covering 150 hours of intense learning.

"India has long been an important international market for Michigan State," said Dr. David Frayer, Assistant Dean at the Broad College of Business, Michigan State University. "We are very proud of the reputation that MSU has in India in business as well as fields such as supply chain.  Every year we have cohorts from partner institutions in India attend intensive immersion programs on campus in the U.S., as well as having MSU professors teach as guest faculty in India. This new initiative, with a highly reputable partner in Times Professional Learning, is an exciting next step as they help make these programs even more accessible to professionals in India." 

MSU's certificate programs have been trusted by industry leaders in consumer goods, shipping and logistics, automotive, aviation and many other industries for employee upskilling for more than 70 years in the U.S. In terms of participant feedback, course rankings are very high. Examples include 4.6 on 5.0 scale for 'Gain knowledge that positively impacts professional life', and 9.3 out of 10 for 'Recommend to others'.   

Mr. Anish Srikrishna, CEO, Times Professional Learning said, "India has seen a tremendous rise in demand for business analytics professionals across varied industry sectors at a time when the supply of such talent remains a challenge. Hence the opportunity is immense with only a handful of high-quality courses available in India. With MSU's domain strength in supply chain management and business analytics, these programs will help bridge the need gap that we have identified in the Indian market."

The vision that MSU's Broad College of Business and Bisk, their online education partner, have for a truly global classroom is enhanced by the license with Times Professional Learning. "Many businesses have partnerships, customers or operations in India," said Mike Bisk, CEO of Bisk. "It is a market that is of great strategic importance for many. The breadth of insights that can be shared in a virtual classroom of professionals spanning the U.S., India, the Middle East and beyond, moderated by experts in their fields from each market, offers tremendous benefits for all participants. We are proud to help facilitate this."   

The programs being launched in India through Times Professional Learning are the Global Master Certificate in Integrated Supply Chain Management and the Global Master Certificate in Business Analytics. Each program will comprise three courses and is designed not only for industry professionals to enhance and expand their knowledge of each field, but also contribute to the ongoing reskilling and upskilling needs of the market. 

About Times Professional Learning

Times Professional Learning is an education initiative by The Times of India Group with an aim to revolutionize professional education in India. Addressing the gap between education and industry employability, the two verticals TimesPro and The Second Wind are focused on being the key catalyst in creating a steady pool of talented and trained professionals who would be fit for the sector they aim to work, grow and excel in across age-groups and life stage. Their customized, industry-specific career programs and a well-established network of leading employers enable students to succeed in the competitive global job market.

For more details, please visit https://www.timesprofessionallearning.com/

About Michigan State University

One of the top research universities in the world, Michigan State University pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

About Bisk Education, Inc.

Bisk partners with leading institutions to deliver online degree and certificate programs to learners around the world. We provide the resources, expertise and technology to help institutions grow and students thrive. Through our online program management services, we have supported more than one million enrollments for universities such as Villanova University, Michigan State University and the University of Notre Dame. Our mission is to amplify potential through transformational learning experiences. To learn more, visit bisk.com.

For further information, please contact:
Neha Jhunjhunwala
Times Professional Learning
Mobile: +91-9819642734
Email: [email protected]