LEADERSHIP WITH VISION: Prof. (Dr.) Alka Munjal: Championing Academic Excellence at Bennett University
Times of Bennett | Updated: Jul 29, 2025 14:22
Dr. Munjal’s career is defined by institution building. As Founder Director of the Amity School of Business, she created outcome-based programmes that quickly gained recruiter confidence. She later served as Director, Academics and Dean of Student Academic Affairs & Support Services at Amity University Uttar Pradesh, introducing blended learning models and student support frameworks that became campus benchmarks. Earlier tenures at the Apeejay School of Management, Delhi, and the Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, sharpened her expertise in academic policy, interdisciplinary curriculum design, and faculty development.
Few leaders understand accreditation as intimately as Dr. Munjal. She has guided universities through rigorous evaluations by NAAC, NBA, AACSB, QAA, and WASC, translating complex quality standards into campus policies that drive continuous improvement and regulatory compliance. Her experience with the National Education Policy (
A Ph.D. in Strategy and Finance from Jamia Millia Islamia anchors Dr. Munjal’s scholarly pursuits. She has published extensively on corporate governance, CSR, strategy, and finance, demonstrating a talent for bridging theory and practice. Public sector giants such as NTPC, ONGC, BHEL, SAIL, GAIL, Indian Airlines, and the Ministry of Defence regularly invite her to deliver keynote addresses and leadership workshops—relationships that now open expanded internship and research opportunities for Bennett students.
Dr. Munjal enters Bennett with a three-point narrative vision:
1. Global Benchmarking, Local Relevance – Map every programme to leading international curricula while incorporating India’s socio-economic needs, ensuring graduates are globally aware and domestically employable.
2. Digital First, Data Driven Learning – Scale blended learning tools and deploy real-time analytics to personalise instruction and track student progress, strengthening employability outcomes.
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Bennett University benefits from Dr. Munjal’s network of academic and industry collaborators. She plans to foster cross-disciplinary research clusters, expand faculty development programmes, and pursue strategic partnerships that raise Bennett’s profile in national rankings.
Prof.. (Dr.) Alka Munjal’s blend of strategic foresight, operational rigour, and scholarly credibility positions Bennett University to set new benchmarks for quality, relevance, and student achievement in India’s private‑university sector.
