Wed, Apr 8, 2026 | Updated 1:26AM IST

Bennett’s Digital MBA: The New Rule for Corporate Success

Times of Bennett | Updated: Apr 07, 2026 23:02
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Correspondent: Sampada Sharma

The End of the "Traditional MBA"? Bennett University goes Digital to future proof India's Workforce.
In a move that signals the death of the “career break,” Bennett University has officially launched its January 2026 Online MBA Foundation Batch. While most professionals are busy worrying about being replaced by AI, a select group of leaders just chose to outpace it.

Bennett University has officially inaugurated its January 2026 Online MBA Foundation Batch, proving that the future of the Indian boardroom isn’t just local it’s digital. The high-energy virtual launch, hosted by Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd., brought together a massive cohort of learners from every corner of India, all aiming for the same thing: An edge in an unforgiving economy.

Chancellor Mr. Vineet Jain delivered a blunt reality check during his keynote: in a rapidly evolving economy, human capital is India’s greatest currency. He positioned the program not as a luxury, but as a survival tool for those looking to stay relevant without stalling their career momentum.

Not Your Typical Textbook MBA
The message from the leadership was clear: if you’re here for a piece of paper, you’re in the wrong place. Vice Chancellor Dr. Raj Singh and Director Dr. R. S. Rai laid out a high-stakes roadmap for the batch:
  • Decision-Making over Memorization: A curriculum built for complex, high-pressure business environments.
  • Experiential Learning: Real-world applications that can be used at the office the very next morning.
  • Transformative Rigor: Dr. Singh urged students to abandon "passive learning" in favor of an active, leadership-first mindset.
As the January 2026 batch begins, one thing is clear: the goal isn't just to get a degree it's to build the future-ready
capability to think better, decide faster, and lead effectively in a digital-first world.