ISB&M Pune Hosts International FDP on Research Excellence with Global Scholars

International FDP on Research Excellence

Pune: The International School of Business & Media (ISB&M), Pune, has inaugurated the 2025 International FDP on Research Excellence under the theme “Designing and Publishing High-Quality Research.”

The four-day hybrid program, co-organized by ISB&M Founder-President Dr Pramod Kumar and Dr Arun Joshi, Chair of Executive Education, brought together leading global scholars and practitioners to elevate standards in academic research.

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International FDP on Research Excellence Features Global Experts

The International FDP on Research Excellence hosted distinguished speakers, including Dr Mina Beigi (Southampton Business School, UK), Dr Ramadhar Singh (Ahmedabad University), and Dr Praveen Kumar (MD & CEO, Barclays India).

The speaker panel also included academicians from Deakin University, Washington University, and Manchester Business School, reflecting the program’s international reach.

Participation from IITs, IIMs, NITs, and Leading Institutions

With participation from over 65 scholars representing IITs, IIMs, NITs, Symbiosis, and other premier institutes, the International FDP on Research Excellence offered practical workshops covering research methodology, bibliometrics, meta-analysis, Smart PLS, SPSS, and data analytics.

These sessions aimed at strengthening methodological rigor and equipping participants with advanced research tools.

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ISB&M Leadership Highlights Vision for Academic Excellence

Speaking about the initiative, Dr Arun Joshi emphasized the program’s aim to “develop a culture of curiosity-driven research with exposure to FT-50 editors.”

Dr Pramod Kumar highlighted ISB&M’s larger mission, stating, “An impactful PGDM institute is where visionary leadership meets academic excellence to shape tomorrow’s business leaders. This FDP reflects our mission to not just create researchers but global knowledge leaders.”

Commitment to Global Academic Standards

The International FDP on Research Excellence aligns with ISB&M’s recent milestones, including its membership in BGA-AMBA and the AACSB network, reaffirming the institute’s commitment to global academic excellence and leadership in management education.

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