EIILM-Kolkata, a leading Management Institute of Eastern India has taken a historic step towards uplifting the quality of management education in this part of the country. To further its mission of creating global citizens for global corporates, EIILM-Kolkata’s flagship initiative EIILM-Kolkata Centre for Leadership & Ethics (EKCLE) has launched a new programme MBA Cloud ERP with SAP, a global leader in enterprise applications and business AI. The curriculum will be delivered by SEED Infotech, a prominent training and consulting firm specializing in SAP solutions and an authorized SAP Education Partner.
Recently, the programme was officially launched in a grand ceremony at The Park, Kolkata, in the presence of Prof. (Dr.) Rama Prosad Banerjee, Chairman and Director, EIILM– Kolkata, Mr. Rajeev Singh, Vice President, Corporates & Emerging Business – Indian Subcontinent, SAP India Pvt Limited, and Dr. Ganesh Natarajan, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of 5F World, GTT Data Solutions Ltd., a holding company for Seed Infotech Ltd. and Lighthouse Communities Foundation, Chairman, Honeywell Automation India Ltd. The programme was launched in the presence of top executives from the leading industries of the world. Corporate leaders from PwC-India, IBM- India, Capgemini & many other reputed organizations attended the event to witness the formal announcement of this innovative programme.
The agreement was signed on October 28, 2024 in the presence of Prof. (Dr.) R. P. Banerjee (Chairman & Director, EIILM-Kolkata), Mr. Phillip Samuel Babu .S (Head Higher Education & Skilling, SAP India), Mr. Chandramouleeswaran Gopalakrishnan (Solution Architect, Training and Adoption, SAP India), and Mr. Raghu BS (Sr. Vice President, SEED Infotech Limited).
With a six-months’ paid internship and two industry-aligned SAP Global Certifications with specialisation in Sales/ Finance/ Success Factor in addition to their MBA degree, the programme is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the dynamic world of cloud ERP. Addressing the growing demand for skilled professionals in the field of Cloud ERP, this post-graduate course will provide hands-on experience with SAP’s industry-leading solutions, preparing them for successful careers in the digital economy.
Speaking of the collaboration, Mr. Rajeev Singh of SAP India said, “Corporate-academia collaborations are essential building blocks in closing skills gap, fostering innovation, and equipping students with future-ready skills. Launching this transformative MBA program, in association with EIILM-Kolkata reflects our commitment to this idea. We are combining EIILM’s academic excellence with SAP’s technological expertise, to help students gain hands-on experience and knowledge needed to shape the next generation of SAP professionals. Our hope is that by enrolling in this program, students will significantly elevate their credentials and boost their employability globally.”
Dr. Natarajan in his address said, “In a trailblazing initiative to nurture future-ready business leaders, SEED Infotech, a part of the GTT Data Group, a prominent leader in Dual Intelligence Solutions and recently listed on the Mumbai Stock Exchange, has joined forces with EIILM-Kolkata in partnership with SAP to introduce a pioneering MBA program specializing in Cloud ERP with SAP technologies. This collaboration, the first of its kind in Eastern India, aims to empower students with cutting-edge technical expertise and award them two globally recognized SAP certifications, thereby significantly enhancing their employability and leadership potential in the dynamic global digital economy. Leveraging EIILM-Kolkata’s academic strengths and SAP’s cutting-edge technological prowess, the program combines robust academic learning with experiential training. Students will gain the essential skills needed to implement, manage, and innovate using enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems of S/4HANA.”
Mr. Raghu BS added, “Our partnership with EIILM-Kolkata underscores our dedication to developing highly skilled SAP professionals. This unique program provides students with critical hands-on training and globally respected certifications, positioning them for leadership roles in the digital economy. We are thrilled to partner on this exciting initiative.”
Prof. (Dr.) R. P. Banerjee observed, “Cloud ERP systems will revolutionize the business operation through streamlining of processes, enhancing the efficiency of operations, and decision-making at the real-time level. At EIILM-Kolkata, we offer our students the best of world-class education and enable them to build skills that keep pace with changing business scenarios. This new programme will enable the students to emerge as industry-ready leaders, preparing them to drive the future of organizations worldwide. We are, therefore, delighted to collaborate with SAP in bringing the best possible opportunities for the advancement of careers of our students.”
