AIMA organised its 29th Convocation on 5th September 2024 in New Delhi. Prof. Sitharam T.G, Chairman, AICTE, Ministry of Education, Government of India was the chief guest of the convocation. Prof Sitharam congratulated the fresh graduates on the successful completion of their courses. In his Convocation Address, he urged graduates to prioritise “ethical leadership” and let integrity guide their career decisions. He also advised them to shape their future through goal-setting, skill development and grasping opportunities. Mr. Nikhil Sawhney, then President, AIMA and Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Triveni Turbine Limited delivered the welcome address and highlighted how AIMA supports graduates with job placement guidance, career counselling, and professional development.
While giving her introductory remarks, Ms Rekha Sethi, Director General of AIMA, advised the graduates to “invest in themselves” through skill development and seizing growth opportunities. Dr Bhimaraya Metri, Chairman, Board of Studies and Director, IIM Nagpur, presented the report on AIMA’s Centre for Management Education, highlighting some of its key initiatives. This year, 15 students were felicitated for successfully completing their PhD in Business Administration, a programme offered in collaboration with Aligarh Muslim University. 223 students were given their Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) and Post Graduate Diploma in IT Management (PGDITM). Over 800 students received Post Graduate Certificates in various specialisations including finance, business analytics, international business, digital marketing, and Professional Diplomas in public procurement.
More than 400 students were presented Professional Certificates and short course certificates in different specialisations including financial modelling, contract dispute resolution, public private partnership and business consulting. Total 1464 AIMA students were conferred Degrees and certificates. The Convocation concluded with a vote of thanks by Prof (Dr) Rohit Singh, Director, AIMA CME.