Gurgaon, Haryana, India, January 2025 – Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon has announced the elevation of Prof. Jyotsna Bhatnagar as Dean of Graduate Programmes, building on her illustrious career spanning over two decades at the institute. She previously served as Dean of Research and Professor of OB/HRM, leading critical accreditation processes for EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA. In her new role, Prof. Bhatnagar will focus on advancing MDI’s graduate programs, driving curriculum innovation, and fostering faculty engagement to further enhance the institute’s reputation for academic excellence.
Prof. Bhatnagar has held multiple leadership roles at MDI, including Dean of Research, where she spearheaded initiatives in high-impact research and managed prestigious accreditations. She has been a key contributor to the institute’s academic and administrative ecosystem for over 20 years, publishing extensively in renowned journals like Harvard Business Review, IJHRM, and Journal of Labour Research.
As Chairperson of PGPHR, she redefined the program to align with industry needs, achieving a 100% placement rate. Her role as Dean of Continuing Education & Consulting involved crafting impactful executive development programs. Additionally, Prof. Bhatnagar has served on the editorial boards of leading journals such as the British Journal of Management and Human Resource Management Journal, cementing her position as a thought leader in the field.
Beyond academia, she has been a Visiting Professor at institutions like IIM Calcutta, IIM Indore, and Aston University, and an Erasmus researcher at Harvard Business School, contributing to global discussions on OB and HRM practices.
About Management Development Institute, Gurgaon
Located in the bustling business hub of Gurgaon, MDI is a premier institution in management education, known for its cutting-edge research, high-quality consulting, and transformative executive development programs. Consistently ranked among India’s top B-schools, MDI has a rich legacy of producing industry leaders.
The institute offers a robust alumni network of professionals who drive impactful change across industries. Each year, over 700 graduates join this vibrant community, embodying MDI’s commitment to creating thought leaders and change agents in the global business landscape.
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