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AI Reshapes MBA: India's Business Schools Under Scrutiny
28 Aug
Summary
- Indian business schools face questions on AI readiness.
- Need for more India-focused case studies emphasized.
- Creativity is highlighted as a key future skill for graduates.
Harvard Business School professor Rohit Deshpande recently led a workshop in Mumbai, discussing the future of management education in India. He questioned whether Indian business schools are adequately preparing students for a world dominated by artificial intelligence and rapid technological change.
Deshpande advocated for a shift towards participant-centered learning, emphasizing the need to break down traditional lecture-based models. He also stressed the importance of developing locally relevant case studies, noting that much of the current curriculum relies on imported materials, predominantly from the US.
Looking ahead, Deshpande identified creativity and the ability to generate novel ideas as crucial skills for future MBA graduates. As AI automates routinizable tasks, human capabilities in areas like artistic values and understanding diverse cultural contexts will become paramount for distinguishing graduates.
Harvard Business School itself is adapting, with a new course on Decision Science and AI for Leadership, and integrating AI ethics across its curriculum. This reflects a broader trend to move students from being 'AI naïve' to 'AI native' in understanding and utilizing technology.
