Taking India to the World in Higher Education:  The Case of an Indian University as PRME Champion

Anindo  Bhattacharjee; Pavana Kiranmai  Chepuri

doi:10.21844/16202116203

Anindo Bhattacharjee Associate Professor & Area Chair – OB & HRM, School of Business, Woxsen University, India
Pavana Kiranmai Chepuri Head of Strategic Initiatives & Growth, Woxsen University

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21844/16202116203

Keywords: Higher Education, Responsible Management, Interdisciplinarity, Internationalization, Indian Knowledge Systems

Abstract

This paper talks about the importance of leadership in higher education based on an autoethnographic study conducted by the authors. The paper presents the case study of a young Indian multidisciplinary university to show the importance of higher education leadership to achieve the SDGs through focus on responsible management education. The paper provides a 4I framework for SDG integration into management education through effective higher education leadership based on the values given in our Indian Knowledge Systems. Finally, the paper concludes showing the paradigm shift needed in internationalization of higher education institutions and the importance of implementing the PRME principles for achievement of the SDGs in higher education