AU Graduate School Explores Global Collaboration with IIM Jammu

On December 2, 2025, the Graduate School of Business and Advanced Technology Management (GS-BATM), Assumption University of Thailand (AU), welcomed Dr. B. S. Sahay, Director of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu, India, for a high-level meeting at AU’s Hua Mak Campus. The meeting was attended by Rev. Bro. Sirichai Fonseka, f.s.g., Ph.D., President of AU, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chanintorn Jittawiriyanukoon, Vice President for Research and Academic Services and Dean of GS-BATM, and graduate program directors.

The discussion focused on opportunities to strengthen cooperation in graduate business education, student exchanges, faculty collaboration, joint academic activities, and research. Both institutions also exchanged perspectives on emerging trends in global business education and the skills needed to prepare future leaders for an increasingly interconnected world.

The meeting marked an important step toward building a long-term international partnership that expands students’ global exposure, encourages collaborative research, and promotes innovation in teaching and learning. Through this collaboration, AU and IIM Jammu aim to “build bridges without borders” and create meaningful academic opportunities with lasting global impact.

SDGs Alignment

• SDG 4: Quality Education – Promotes international learning, academic exchange, innovative teaching, and the development of future-ready business leaders.
• SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – Develops advanced business and management capabilities that support employability, entrepreneurship, and sustainable economic development.
• SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – Strengthens international cooperation through student exchange, faculty collaboration, joint academic activities, and research.