The International Gemological Institute (IGI), in association with India’s leading business school, S P Mandali’s Principal L N Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research (WeSchool) launched the Jewelry Design and Business Management Program on November 18, 2019 in Mumbai. This association marks the collaboration of technical education with principal business management learnings from one of the premier business schools in the country.
Speaking at the launch of the program, Tehmasp Printer, MD- IGI said “Sharing information is paramount. Data is abundant but it needs to be translated into knowledge. The curriculum aims at developing business professionals who will redefine the scope of jewelry business in the gem and jewelry sector. With this association, students can look for career opportunities in jewellery export houses or can also go ahead and become entrepreneurs by creating their own jewellery line.”
Aimed at empowering jewelry designers with an entrepreneurial prowess, the program is a three-month certification course that is designed to bring out the best of creativity in a designer while honing their managerial abilities. Each batch will cater to twenty-five design students, helping in their creative pursuits while assisting them in managing the day to day operations at the retail level. Students having completed their higher secondary education may enroll for the program which gives an in-depth knowledge about jewelry business and the industry across various aspects that are crucial to running a successful business venture.
“The partnership with - International Gemological Institute aims to bring out the best of industry-academia in the gems and jewelry segment. The program would be resourceful to those individuals who are aspiring to enter the gems and jewelry or who have recently switched to the retail jewelry chain. Our partnership with IGI ensures the best from the industry experts and ensuring a knowledgeable outcome,” said Prof. Dr. Uday Salunkhe, Group Director, WeSchool.