The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore has introduced its first Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) in Hindi. Hosted on Swayam, the Government of India’s online learning platform which offers free and high-quality education. The course is titled ‘From Theory to Practice: Implementing ESG and Sustainability in Business.’
The 12-week programme begins on January 24 and offers instruction in Hindi. It specifically targets MBA and BBA students, professionals, and executives who aim to enhance their knowledge of sustainability and value-driven growth.
Postgraduate enrolments for the course will remain open until February 28. Participants who complete the course by April 30, 2025, will be eligible to take the final examination in May 2025.
Swayam’s courses feature video lessons, self-evaluations, e-texts, and discussion forums. While the course itself is free, participants can opt to pay a small fee for the final exam and certificate.
Dr. Aditya Gupta, Chief Operating Officer of the TCI-IIMB Supply Chain Sustainability Lab, will lead the programme. He will be incharge of guiding and interacting with students throughout the course. Dr. Aditya Gupta has professional experience in renowned organisations such as Jindal Group, Tata Group, TVS Group, and Moser Baer.