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TAJ OPENS HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL CLASSROOM
AT TAJ LANDS END HOTEL IN MUMBAI
Plans to expand teaching and research activities in India
MUMBAI (March 9, 2012) – Harvard Business School (HBS) today announced the launch of the new amphitheater-style classroom, built and owned by the Taj Lands End in Mumbai. Unlike the temporary spaces in Hyderabad and Mumbai where the School previously offered programs, the new space replicates the classrooms on the School’s Boston campus, giving participants and students a true Harvard Business School case method learning experience, for the first time in India. The launch of the classroom kicks off with a series of activities including research conferences and executive education programs. This is the latest milestone in the School’s deepening engagement in India that over the las decade has produced a growing body of research on Indian companies and management practices.
“India is a key component of Harvard Business School’s global strategy,” said Dean Nitin Nohria. “Our aspiration is to expand our intellectual footprint by working with business, government and academic leaders from across the country, all the while contributing to important discussions about India’s long-term economic growth.”
The new classroom, with a seating capacity of up to 82 students, will offer state-of-the-art multi-media facilities that augment the educational experience of the students. The room, a first of its kind in India, is virtually indistinguishable from the MBA classrooms in Boston. Using the new classroom, Harvard Business School faculty will offer programs and symposia to leaders in business, government and academia on a wide range of subjects such as Corporate Social Responsibility, Building a Global Enterprise, and Case Writing and Course Development.
The Taj Lands End Hotel is an ideal location for the classroom with it’s proximity to the airport and the downtown area. The Taj Lands End was incorporated by the Tata Group, currently headed by Mr. Ratan Tata, a graduate of Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program.
“I can think of no greater investment we can make in our collective future than education,” said Mr. Tata. “India is capable of great things but we will only be able to realize our potential by continually studying and learning about what has succeeded here and elsewhere in the world. Harvard Business School and Harvard University more broadly have a tremendous amount of knowledge to share in that endeavor.”
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