UPES School of Business organized a transformative Global Immersion Program to the UK from 20th to 29th January 2025, offering 15 BBA and MBA students unparalleled exposure to global business, innovation, and culture. The itinerary included sessions at prestigious institutions like London Business School, where Joel Perlman, Co-founder of OakNorth, shared entrepreneurial insights, and Oxford Saïd Business School, featuring sustainability-driven frameworks like Doughnut Economics and Economics of Mutuality. Students also explored University of Edinburgh, attended an exclusive alumni meet with Ashish Bhadola (VP, Markets & Markets), and visited the MINI Plant in Oxford for a behind-the-scenes tour of advanced automotive manufacturing. Industry interactions with Markets and Markets and Deutsche Bank further bridged theory and practice. Cultural experiences in London and Edinburgh helped build global awareness and adaptability. The program exemplified UPES’s commitment to experiential learning, empowering students with the confidence and skills to lead in a dynamic global economy

• Joel Perlman Co-founder & Senior Managing Director, OakNorth (Speaker at London Business School)
• Professor Gary Dushnitsky Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, London Business School (Moderator)
• Professor Marya Besharov Academic Director, Skoll Centre, Oxford Saïd Business School (Moderator at Oxford session)
• Tima Bansal Professor of Sustainability and Strategy, Ivey Business School
• Erinch Sahan Business & Enterprise Lead, Doughnut Economics Action Lab
• Bruno Roche Co-founder, Economics of Mutuality; Founder, ONEsociety
• Ashish Bhadola Vice President, Markets & Markets; UPES Alumnus (Speaker at Alumni Meet) 

The UK Global Immersion Program is a international exposure initiative by UPES School of Business, designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and global business practices. It offers students an opportunity to engage with world-renowned institutions, industry leaders, and diverse cultures through curated sessions, company visits, and cultural immersion in the United Kingdom.

To empower students with real-world global business insights, enhance their understanding of entrepreneurship, sustainability, and innovation, and develop critical skills such as adaptability, cross-cultural communication, and strategic thinking. By interacting with leading academic minds and corporate professionals, students gain a global perspective essential for thriving in today’s interconnected economy.