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Madhu Chitkara, Pro Chancellor, Chitkara University, highlights how Chitkara University is redefining management education through innovation, research, social responsibility and future-ready leadership development

- By Meha Mathur

What are the key defining trans- formations that B-schools are witnessing and are these a response to disruptive technologies?

Business schools across the world are undergoing significant transformation, driven not only by disruptive technologies but also by the changing expectations of industry, global economic transitions and new models of work. The rise of AI, analytics, automation and digital business ecosystems has pushed B-schools to evolve from traditional pedagogy to agile, technology-enabled and industry-aligned learning environments. Today, management education is becoming more experiential, interdisciplinary and skill-focused, with an emphasis on innovation, sustainability, social entrepreneurship and digital fluency.

At Chitkara Business School, we see this transformation as an opportunity to reinvent management education. Our programmes integrate advanced digital tools, micro-credentials, live case projects, corporate immersions and competency-based learning frameworks that prepare students to thrive in a rapidly shifting world. Social entrepreneurship and societal impact are embedded into our learning ethos, shaping responsible leaders who can create economic value while addressing community needs. Disruption is not merely a challenge — it is a catalyst that inspires us to create learning experiences focused on adaptability, creativity and real-world problem solving.

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