Pearl Academy School of Business Partners with Italy’s POLIMI Graduate School of Management
Pearl Academy School of Business has entered into a strategic collaboration with Italy-based POLIMI Graduate School of Management, establishing itself as the institution’s exclusive Academic Partner in India. The alliance aims to incorporate international faculty-led modules, specialized certifications, and an experiential immersion component in Milan into management programmes offered to Indian students.
What Happened
Under this new arrangement, POLIMI Graduate School of Management (POLIMI GSoM) faculty will directly deliver in-person instructional modules across business subjects such as Luxury Management, Digital Transformation, Strategy, and Marketing. Rather than limiting the relationship to traditional exchange initiatives, the structure embeds European management instruction directly into the curriculum.
Students who finish these modules will receive official certification from POLIMI GSoM. In addition, selected student cohorts will take part in a structured academic immersion visit to Milan, which will feature lectures, corporate site visits, and professional networking within the regional European business and innovation network.
The institutional agreement covers both existing and emerging programmes at Pearl Academy School of Business, ensuring that both BBA and MBA students receive regular international exposure during their studies.
Key Highlights
- Exclusive Academic Partnership: Pearl Academy School of Business becomes the exclusive Academic Partner in India for POLIMI GSoM.
- Curriculum Integration: In-person instruction led by Italian faculty will cover Digital Transformation, Strategy, Marketing, and Luxury Management.
- Official Certification: Students completing the modules will earn certifications issued by POLIMI GSoM.
- Academic Immersion in Milan: Selected groups will travel to Milan for classroom sessions, company visits, and industry engagement.
- Accreditation Status: POLIMI GSoM holds Triple Crown accreditation (EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA), situating it among the top 1% of business schools globally.
Why This Matters
This initiative coincides with broader bilateral developments between India and Italy, who are working under the 2025-2029 Joint Strategic Action Plan to advance their Special Strategic Partnership. As discussions proceed around the proposed Indo-Mediterranean Economic Corridor, both nations have prioritized expanding youth mobility and international educational ties.
Amod Vijayvargiya, Director at Pearl Academy School of Business, noted that the association introduces sophisticated European business concepts to Indian campuses, aligning creative and industry-oriented teaching with European academic heritage to prepare students for international business environments.
Prof. Tommaso Agasisti, Associate Dean for International Relations at POLIMI GSoM, expressed enthusiasm regarding the partnership, emphasizing shared goals of academic rigor, innovation, and industry involvement while fostering educational cooperation between Italy and India.
What to Watch Next
Moving forward, the institutions plan to pursue curriculum updates, faculty collaborations, knowledge exchanges, and further academic projects designed to deliver globally relevant management training.
Frequently Asked Questions
What credential will students earn through these modules?
Students who successfully finish the specialized modules will be awarded official certifications from POLIMI Graduate School of Management.
Which fields of study are covered by the visiting faculty?
Instruction by POLIMI GSoM faculty will focus on areas including Digital Transformation, Strategy, Luxury Management, and Marketing.
What does the Milan immersion include?
Selected student cohorts will participate in on-site lectures, corporate visits, and networking opportunities based in Milan, Italy.
Source: Based on an announcement syndicated via VMPL and published by The Tribune.