With Chinese brands Huawei, Oppo, Vivo, OnePlus, Xiaomi becoming extremely popular household names and China making enormous investments in developing countries around the world; it’s obvious that China is emerging as the main power in providing the much needed infrastructure and connectivity almost world over. China’s investments in emerging economies is providing a vast platform for new markets in financial services, insurance, legal services, education, human resources, venture capital and entertainment.

Therefore, as a knowledge initiative to sharpen the business acumen of budding MBAs, MET PGDM analyzed China’s grand strategy that allows them to stay ahead of the curve. Looking at how China is emerging as a global leader, MET began dissecting the propelling forces of Chinese success story. MET PGDM Dean Prof. Vikas Naik, conducted a case based module on ‘Why China is ahead?’, providing an insight into 7 cases of Chinese Companies in diverse areas of operation - Huawei, Lenovo, Alibaba, China South, Haier, SAIC Motor, Suntech Loco and Baidu. It also gives an overview about the internet penetration strategies implemented by China.

The special 6 weeks long module unraveled that -

• A close cooperation exists between Government and Industry. Direction of economy to be pushed is decided by Government. However, companies must create and utilize their own competencies.
• Overseas reputed scientists, technologists of repute are lured back to come to China with promise of facilities, freedom of operation equity participation, etc.
• Strategic alliances with Western Companies appears to be a popular route-this way Chinese Companies do not lose managerial control but get technology and know-how.

Special learning modules like these at MET makes PGDM students sharper, helping them take on the challenges of the turbulent market place head-on as they have strong strategic insight and far better global business perspective.

India is one of the fastest growing startup landscape in the world and every major accelerator, investor, angel group, is becoming a part of this growth journey. However this silver cloud has a dark lining: up to 90% of startups in the subcontinent eventually fail, mostly due to a lack of innovation according to a report by Oxford Economics. What startup founders tend to overlook is that gaining access to human capital can be just as potent as access to financial capital.

MET Institute of Management, conducted an HR Summit on the 6^th October 2018 where esteemed HR professionals shared their experiences on the role of ‘HR - An Enabler for Startups, Growth & Survival’. Mr. Shitij Agrawaal, CEO - Sahyadri Agro Retails Ltd, Mr. Ashish Pinto, Group Head HR - Balaji Telefilms, Mr. Vikas Shirodkar, Dean HR – MET Institute of Management, Mr. Vasant Sanzgiri, Group Head HR - Shapoorji Pallonji Group, Mr. Binit Bhatt, CEO - Gems & Jewellery Skill Council of India, Mr. Rahul Pinjarkar, Director HR - Trent Hypermarket and Mr. Rohit Mehra, Business Head - Shriram Life shared wealth of knowledge on the critical role of HR in success journey of an organization.

A common thread shared by all the speakers was - A big part of an HR leader’s role is ensuring effective hiring processes where intrapreneurship needs to be prioritized while selecting new hires. In addition HR is also responsible in building a culture that promotes free thinking, autonomy and innovation.

The HR Summit was organized by Dr. Farida Virani, Prof. and HoD - HR and Behavioural Sciences - MET IOM. The occasion was also graced by Dr. Vijay Page, Director General - MET IOM and Dr. Sangeeta Tandon, Deputy Director - MET IOM.

MET hosted the zonal round of the \'43rd National Competition for Young Managers\' on 3rd & 4th August, 2017. MET annually partners with AIMA - All India Management Association, as the venue host & academic partner, for this unique competition that serves as a platform allowing the young corporate professionals to showcase their talent and creative ideas.