Good management practices have the potential to play an important role in enhancing the level of R&D spending undertaken by firms. Building capabilities of future R&D leaders in India will help complement the R&D spending by industry, leading to an increase in innovation output for firms and in turn the overall economy.
The ‘R&D Managers of the Future’ is an online learning programme designed for individuals considering a career as future R&D heads. The programme aims to train future managers to deal with various technical and management challenges that are likely to come their way, and also enhance the quality of R&D expenditure their organisations undertake.
What are the challenges an R&D manager is likely to face?
What are the skills that an R&D manager would need?
What are the roles an R&D manager is likely to play?
Successful participants of the programme will be awarded with a certificate of completion signed by Ahmedabad University and CTIER.
The programme will include case studies and interactive learning sessions with leading academics as well as industry experts. The programme will cover 14 core modules, individual projects and special sessions with industry, speakers, and other experts. These special sessions with industry speakers and experts is a unique offering that will help participants get real-world insights from experts and practitioners. The session shall provide multi-industry insights on the latest trends in Indian and global business, and the applications thereof.
Core Modules
The participants may also choose to enrol for personal mentoring sessions with industry experts
RAKESH BASANT
Former Professor
IIM Ahmedabad
RAMESH BHATT
Vice-Chancellor and Provost,
Management Education,
NMIMS
Former Professor,
IIM Ahmedabad
DEEPTI BHATNAGAR
Former Professor,
IIM Ahmedabad
AMIT BISWAS
R&D Management Expert
Pharma & Polymer
Technology Advisor
Master Black Belt – QbD
Former Executive Vice President,
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
PANKAJ CHANDRA
Professor of Operations & Technology Management
Vice Chancellor,
Ahmedabad University
ARAVIND CHINCHURE
Founder & CEO, QLeap Academy
Former Chair Professor of Innovation & Entrepreneurship,
Symbiosis International University
NAUSHAD FORBES
Past President, CII
Co-chairman
Forbes Marshall
Chairman, CTIER
Member, Board of Governors
Ahmedabad University
GOPICHAND KATRAGADDA
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Myelin Foundry
Former group CTO,
Tata Sons
A P ASHWIN KUMAR
Director,
Centre for Learning Futures,
Associate Professor,
Amrut Mody School of Management
Ahmedabad University
RAVI MIGLANI
Professor of Practice of Management,
Director, GEMBA Programme
Ahmedabad University
S RAGHUNATH
Professor of Strategy & Chair
Centre for Corporate Governance & Citizenship,
IIM Banglore
HARI PULAKKAT
Editor,
Shaastra {National Science & Technology Magazine},
Former Senior Editor,
The Economic Times
ABRAR ALI SAYED
Assistant Professor,
Ozyegin University
PRADYUMANA VYAS
Board Member, World Design Council
Former Director, NID Ahmedabad
PANKAJ CHANDRA
Professor of Operations & Technology Management
Vice Chancellor,
Ahmedabad University
RAKESH BASANT
Former Professor
IIM Ahmedabad
NAUSHAD FORBES
Past President, CII
Co-chairman
Forbes Marshall
Chairman, CTIER
Member, Board of Governors,
Ahmedabad University
For details regarding the registration process please refer to the Registration Portal
Ahmedabad University is dedicated to rigorous academic pursuit with a focus on building inquiry as a value through interdisciplinary learning. The University promotes an environment where students, working professionals, researchers and scholars explore resolution of complex problems with the faculty through hands-on approach rooted in data and discourse. Often, this learning process is mediated by projects, field work and a belief that good theory leads to good practice.
Ahmedabad University, located in India's first UNESCO World Heritage City, offers programmes across its four schools and four centres at bachelors, masters, and doctoral levels. Established in 2009 by the Ahmedabad Education Society, an 83 years old foundation, the University comprises eminent founders, a congregation of inspiring leaders, engaging scholars, industry experts and a talented pool of highly motivated faculty members.
The Centre for Technology Innovation and Economic Research (CTIER), based in Pune, has been incorporated under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 in India. CTIER is completely autonomous and works with some of India’s leading industry and academic experts in the field of innovation and technology policy. It aims to facilitate high quality economic research, provide a platform to inform policy making and impact higher education in India.
CTIER has been contributing towards improving the timeliness and quality of data, assessing the impact of policy measures introduced to promote R&D and identifying ways to create systemic change in India's R&D and innovation system. The Centre intends to raise the level of debate and awareness amongst policy makers, industry and students about the essential role of technical capability in economic development, and how it is best fostered. Please visit www.ctier.org for further information.
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is a non-government, not-for-profit, industry-led and industry-managed organisation, playing a proactive role in India's development process. Founded in 1895, it is India's premier business association and has over 8000 members, from the private as well as public sectors, including SMEs
and MNCs, and an indirect membership of over 200,000 enterprises from around 240 national and regional sectoral industry bodies.
CII charts change by working closely with Government on policy issues, interfacing with thought leaders, and enhancing efficiency, competitiveness and business opportunities for industry through a range of specialised services and strategic global linkages. It also provides a platform for consensus-building and networking on key
issues, as well as partners with civil society organisations to execute corporate citizenship programmes.