Cognizance

  Dr. Vandana Ahuja   Professor & Director   SIBM, Noida Artificial intelligence is changing how businesses operate. It can analyse vast amounts of data, automate processes, identify patterns and support faster decision-making. But as technology takes on more tasks, one question becomes increasingly important What remains uniquely human in management? The answer lies in judgement, empathy, curiosity, communication and the ability to lead people through uncertainty. At SIBM NOIDA, we believe management education must prepare students for both sides of this changing business landscape. Understanding technology is important, but so is understanding the people, behaviours and contexts in which that technology is applied. This is why contemporary management education cannot be only about learning how technology works. It must also develop the human capabilities to decide when, where and why it should be used. Because the managers of tomorrow will not simply manage technolo...

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Noida (SIBM, Noida) organised a five-day KPMG Certification Programme on “Data-Driven Decision Making” from 17th to 21st August 2026 for the MBA 2026–28 batch, in collaboration with Grant Thornton . The programme was designed to enhance students’ understanding of data-driven approaches to managerial decision making and provide meaningful exposure to contemporary industry practices. Through expert-led sessions, practical case studies, and industry-oriented discussions , students explored the application of data and analytics in addressing real-world business challenges. The sessions emphasised the importance of analytical thinking, evidence-based decision making, and the effective interpretation of data across diverse business functions. The programme also provided students with an opportunity to connect academic concepts with practical industry perspectives. The successful completion of the programme, along with the KPMG Certification , ma...

Dr. Vandana Ahuja Professor & Director SIBM, Noida As we at Symbiosis set out to establish SIBM, Noida in 2023, it was vital for us to keep in mind the obvious-we were preparing students to be ready for a career in the Management domain and for this purpose they had to be equipped with five future-ready capabilities: Data-Driven Thinking, Strategic Problem Solving, Professional Communication, AI & Digital Fluency, & Leadership with a Global Mindset. Considering that we have students with all academic backgrounds, with work experience and without the same, we had to cater to a diverse population. We appreciated the fact that each student was different & each had their own sets of strengths and weaknesses, experiences & learning requirements. With this context, we set about inculcating these skills in our students. ANALYTICAL & DATA DRIVEN DECISION MAKING- Students were expected to develop the ability to interpret data, use analytical tools, and translate insights...

Dr. Vandana Ahuja Professor & Director SIBM, Noida Business does not wait for textbooks to be updated. Markets shift. Technologies evolve. Consumer behaviour changes. New business models emerge. And decisions that seemed right yesterday can demand a different perspective tomorrow. This is why, at SIBM Noida, we believe management education must remain in constant conversation with the world of business. For us, learning extends beyond the classroom which happens through conversations with industry leaders, real-world business cases, industry visits, contemporary tools and technologies, international exposure, and opportunities that encourage students to engage with business as it is being shaped today. From understanding the implications of AI and analytics to discussing real business challenges with practitioners, our endeavour is to create an environment where students don't simply learn concepts  they learn to question, interpret and apply them. Because a manager's educa...

 Dr. Vikas Garg  SIBM, Noida Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Noida, successfully conducted a 3-Day Competency Development Program on “Financial Accounting & Reporting” from 11th to 13th August 2026 in online mode. The programme was designed to strengthen participants’ understanding of financial accounting, corporate reporting and financial analysis , with a strong emphasis on practical application. The competency-oriented sessions combined conceptual discussions, practical examples, analytical exercises and case-based learning. The three-day programme followed a structured learning journey Day 1 – Accounting Fundamentals: Participants explored accounting principles and conventions, the accounting cycle, journal entries, ledger posting, preparation of financial statements, disclosure requirements, and an introduction to Ind AS and IFRS . Day 2 – Financial Reporting & Analysis: The sessions focused on ratio analysis, cash flow analysis, common-size ...

  By Nihar Satsangi and Shrinjoy Chakraborty SIBM, Noida Introduction For many years the global economy appeared to obey a simple rule to the effect that the more freely countries traded, the better off everyone was. It was possible for firms to produce their products in countries where it was cheaper to do so, to get their raw materials from another part of the world and then to sell their finished goods almost everywhere, with consumers enjoying lower prices, businesses being able to tap into bigger markets and the various countries becoming more closely linked through international trade. In recent years governments have begun to pose a new series of questions: what would happen if an important supply chain suddenly collapsed? What if a country became too reliant on another nation for technology, medicines or essential raw materials? And what if it turned out that economic dependence was a threat to national security? Where is trade liberalization now? Trade liberalisation just ...