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This document explores the collaboration between IIMT and Oxford Brookes University, highlighting the market size for higher education in India and the increasing demand for British degrees. It discusses key factors influencing the credibility of international partnerships, the benefits of British higher education for Indian students, and the challenges faced in establishing such collaborations. With a focus on demographic trends and socio-economic impacts, it provides valuable insights into the future of educational partnerships between the UK and India.
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Business School Collaboration Between The UK and India Dr Kamlesh Misra (Director) Institute for International Management and Technology (kmisra@iimtobu.ac.in) Grant Clendining (Principal Lecturer) Oxford Brookes University Business School (gbclendining@brookes.ac.uk)
IIMT- Gurgaon Business School
Market Size For Higher Education In India • 54 percent of the population in the country, are aged 24 years and below in 2001, constituting 35 percent in the ages 0-14 years and 19 percent in the ages 15-24 years. The combined proportion of these two age groups is expected to fall from 54 percent in 2001 to 39 percent in 2026. • The average Indian will be expected to be of 31 years old in 2026 compared to 23 years old in 2001. Source: GOI Census 2001 Business School
Percentage of Population by Age Group 2001-2026 Source: GOI Census 2001 Business School
Population Pyramid 2001 Source: GOI Census 2001 Business School
Percentage of Enrolment of Relevant Age Group in Higher Education Source: Report of the Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE) Committee Business School
Structure & Scale of Indian • Higher Education Business School
Number of Higher Education Institutions Source: Report of the Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE) Committee Business School
Stage-wise Enrolment of Students Source: Report of the Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE) Committee Business School
Faculty-wise Enrolment of Students Source: Report of the Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE) Committee Business School
Public Vs Private Medical & Engineering Colleges Source: Based on Medical Council of India and AICTE figures. Business School
Creating UK-India Academic Partnerships • IIMT-Oxford Brookes University: A Success Model Business School
Why Indians Want Higher Education? • Cultural • Social impact of unemployment • Competitive nature of jobs • Noble profession • Many role models • Respect & family status • Means to climb the economic ladder Business School
Why a British Degree? • International recognition for quality, credibility comparability and transferability • Highly competitive nature of state higher education system, especially entrance to premier institutions • Lack of opportunity and provision in relevant segments • Increase in purchasing power • Lack of innovative & contemporary courses • Education not driven by market forces • Increase in information & communication • Post 9/11 visa restriction for USA • Similarity of the Indian & British systems Business School
Achieving International Credibility Mechanisms: The curriculum and assessment Facilities Academic staff Students Work placement Academic standing Employment Business School
Benefits to IIMT Students From a BritishDegree • Acceptance of international universities • (Lancaster, Edinburgh, North Texas, Johnson & Whales, Cordon Bleu etc) • International internships (100% for all students in the last three years) • International employment (87%) • Credit transfer • Reduced cost of an international degree • Superior infrastructure • Personalized attention & grooming Business School
Factors Influencing the Credibility of the Partnership • Commitment of the local partner & OBU • Long-term perspective • Industry support as backers • Involvement of OBU during the design phase of IIMT • Faculty recruitment & development • Administrative process & quality control systems Business School
Cont… • Curriculum development, & programme • Delivery • External examiners • Liaison manager • Buddy system • Electronic access • Infrastructure Business School
Problems Faced • Lack of local recognition • Initial problems in branding • Getting quality faculty to deliver the programme. • Delivery of the first cycle of the programme Business School
Why the Partnership has Worked • Openness on both sides of the partnership • Role of liaison manager • Universal quality standards between IIMT & OBU • Detailed operations manual • Constructive system of feedback from the external examiners • Frequent visits and exchange of ideas • Involvement at the highest level of leadership of OBU & IIMT • Excellent working relationship and understanding of each others problems • Prior experience of IIMT faculty in delivering British degrees. Business School
SWE PLACEMENTS AROUND THE WORLD Business School
SWE & Final Placements in UK Business School
Participating Hotels Business School
Employment Success on Graduation Business School
Problems Faced • Lack of local recognition • Initial problems in branding • Getting quality faculty to deliver the programme. • Delivery of the first cycle of the programme Business School
The Future • Government Regulations to be relaxed for Partnerships. • Government to permit opening of Foreign University Campuses. • 100% FDI to be permitted in Education. • Market for Professional & Technical Courses to continue to rise for next 15 year. • Partnerships from the Top 20 Universities are expected in the next five years. • Universities that have already created a Brand Name will benefit. • Twining Programmes will be a major draw. Business School