University Institute of Applied Management Sciences

Director's Message

 

It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to the University Institute of Applied Management Sciences (UIAMS), Panjab University Chandigarh. UIAMS was established with a vision to bridge the gap between traditional management education and the evolving needs of industry. UIAMS is a forward-thinking B-School committed to nurturing competent, ethical, and industry-ready professionals. We offer eight specific MBA programs — ranging from Retail, Banking & Insurance, IT &Telecommunication and Infrastructural Management to Pharmaceutical, Hospital Management, Capital Markets, and Business Analytics which are uniquely positioned to address the specialized needs of today’s economy. We blend academic excellence with applied learning, enabling our students to translate theoretical frameworks into practical solutions for real-world business challenges. These programs are thoughtfully designed to cater to the specific demands of high-growth sectors in India and globally too.

We also take pride in our commitment to holistic student development. Our emphasis on leadership training, communication skills, analytical thinking, teamwork, and ethical business practices ensures that graduates of UIAMS are not only competent professionals but also responsible and reflective individuals. Our management graduates have consistently secured placements with reputed organizations across sectors such as Banking, Insurance, Healthcare, IT, Retail, Consulting, Pharmaceutical companies and Public Administration.

Our Vision for the Future

Looking ahead, UIAMS aspires to evolve into an international and global institute of excellence for specialized management education and applied research. Our strategic goals include:

• Deepening industry-academia partnerships for collaborative research, innovation, and skill development ;
• Expanding our global footprint through international academic collaborations and student exchange programs ;
• Enhancing entrepreneurial support with incubation and mentorship for startups ;
• Scaling executive education and MDPs to support upskilling and corporate transformation ; and
• Investing in digital infrastructure and analytics-driven pedagogy for future-ready learning environment.

In an era marked by disruption and transformation, we are committed to shaping agile, ethical, and visionary leaders who will not only adapt to change but lead it.

I invite students, recruiters, academic partners, and industry experts to engage with us in this journey of learning, leadership, and impact. Together, let us create a future driven by knowledge, innovation, and inclusive growth.

Warm regards,

Professor Anupreet Kaur Mavi
Director
University Institute of Applied Management Sciences (UIAMS)
Panjab University, Chandigarh