A School for
future business
leaders
The future of business is - Disruptive, Digital and Design Thinking. We’re open to outstanding and diverse learners who’re problem solvers, adaptive, empathetic and are willing to meet any challenge. If you believe you’re that person, then you are the future of business & you belong with us. The change begins here.
Dean - D School of Business &
Professor of Business and Leadership
Professor of Business and Leadership
With over 30 years of experience in the education, finance, and pharmaceutical industries, Prof. Dr. Franco Gandolfi has held leadership positions across the world. He encourages students to be innovative, understand markets, research-oriented, collaborative, map industry trends and be comprehensive professionals.
Prof. Dr. Franco Gandolfi holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) by research from Southern Cross University, Australia. He also earned a Post-Doctorate Certificate in Executive Leadership from Cornell University, an Ivy League University in the USA. He obtained his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Commerce from the Swiss Institute of Commerce and Economics, Switzerland. Additionally, he completed his Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) and Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology and Adult Education from the University of Sydney, Australia.
He's an accomplished scholar with an extensive publication record. He has devised and executed major change initiatives, developed and implemented leadership development activities on a global scale, and taught residential and online courses at graduate, doctoral, and executive levels. He holds a full professorship in leadership with Georgetown University in Washington DC, a top-tier research university.
Having served as a first lieutenant in the Swiss Army Forces, he honourably retired in 2007 having attained the highest non-active-duty military rank in the Swiss Military. Prof. Dr. Franco Gandolfi is an active researcher and avid writer. He is the principal author of seven business-related books and editor of two leadership books. Dr. Franco’s scholarly portfolio includes more than 60 peer-reviewed research articles published in reputable international journals. He serves on several international boards and has been a judging panel member for the prestigious Australian Human Resources (HR) Awards.
Practitioner Academicians
CEO, BBH & Publicis Worldwide, India Chairman, ASCI
Director - CSR & Incubation at GUS Global Services India Pvt. Ltd.
Strategy Consultant & Brand Architect
Advisory Board Members
Managing Director at LSBF
Global Sales Marketing Director & Business Head- Edology at Global University Systems
Group Chief Commercial Officer at HT Media Ltd
Chief Business Officer - Nykaa Fashion, E- Commerce & Physical Retail
Learn from the
industry experts
Anything’s possible if you’ve got the nerve. —JK Rowling
DSOB harnesses the potential, talent & skills of scholars, thought leaders, strategists, mavericks, prospective entrepreneurs & innovators who’re willing to shake things up. We provide niche education to inspire impactful ideas, unimaginable progress & positive change. Every voice, talent, big idea can shape our collective future. Are you that future leader?
Associate Professor
Professor
Associate Dean
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Associate Professor
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
Head of Academics - LSBF
Senior Lecturer - LSBF
Senior Lecturer, Finance - LSBF
Principal lecturer - LSBF
Principal Lecturer - LSBF
Apart for its flagship programs, DSOB also offers All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) approved 2-year PGDM program with various electives. Electives offered at DSOB are relevant in today’s business environment, like Entrepreneurship, Start Ups, Family Business, Business Analytics, Data Science and many more.
What makes DSOB different – “Building business acumen with design thinking”.
The PGDM course and its electives equip business management student with a versatile skill set that can be applied to a variety of positions in the field.
Learn to navigate and ace today’s borderless world with futuristic digital skills & business management. DSOB offers an inspiring and ethnically diverse ecosystem that nurtures future leaders and disruptors of tomorrow. Our offerings include Digital Business, Business Analytics, Digital Marketing & Leadership for Digital Transformation. You have the option of applying for an International Progression with our partner universities upon completion of the appropriate stage of the DSOB program
This 3-year Global undergraduate program is an industry-oriented course that positions the students to acquire a broad view of the Digital Business Management & AI and offers a Professional Diploma upon completion.
This 2-year Global postgraduate program is an industry-oriented course that positions the students to acquire a broad view of the Digital Business Management & AI and offers a Professional Diploma upon completion.
Digitalization is changing business models, technologies, and the value proposition of organisations. There is a need for redefining and restructuring efficiency and customer value propositions.
Fashion and Lifestyle will always be one the most aspirational industries driving the change inside us and our society for years to come. With the integration of AI in business management, the Fashion industry has been innovating and has well adapted its presence in the digital space.
This programme offers a holistic understanding of the developed luxury markets and the application of marketing, sales, and retail concepts in rapidly emerging markets like India.
Our Business Communication program gives you the opportunity to develop a broad knowledge of media, cultural studies, and business.
The program exposes the students to all types of International Project Management, International Money and Finance, Global Consumer insights, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development.
Business analytics is a set of processes and techniques that are used to analyze large amounts of data collected and various touch points to enable fact-based decision making and improve business performance.
The program is designed to prepare students with a broad range of competencies applicable in the expanding field of Digital Marketing.
The course is designed for high school students from any stream. This course includes the basic module of the management and business like the Fundamentals of Business Management and International Business Strategy.
Fashion and lifestyle will always be one of the most dynamic industries. Our flagship courses clubbed with our legacy in the creative domain help students ace the global fashion business industry.
The two-year postgraduate programme is designed to empower the generation of innovative and free-thinking individuals to unleash their creativity and make a positive impact in the world of fashion business marketing and merchandising.
The course trains the students to combine the glamorous ornamentation of luxury along with business strategies to answer the pressing questions in the luxury industry and become sought-after professionals.
Students exploring the latest developments in the textile manufacturing industry at Techtextil, 2021
Students at the Asian Paints, Experience Centre to understand color psychology, color wheel, textures etc.
Virtual Tour of the Kalamkari Hand Block Printing Cluster
Virtual Tour of the Mangalgiri Cotton Handloom Cluster
Students visit to Ideaenrich (Mumbai) to understand HR business strategies, best practices etc.
Students visit to Creative Handicrafts (a fair trade brand) to understand CSR policies, compensation etc.
Students visit to National 70th Garment Fair to understand the latest trends in the textile sector
Visit to Arvind Mills, Ahmedabad to understand the garment manufacturing process
Workshop on Herbal Dyeing at Aura Herbals
Visit to Avadat Apparels to understand Denim Manufacturing Process
Visit to Patan Patola Cluster to understand the Weaving Process
This workshop aimed at finding creative business solutions using Design Thinking
This workshop was organized with an aim to bolster the already existing knowledge of Digital Marketing & upcoming trends amongst the students of DSOB
The online concert with Loysum was organized to spread some cheer amongst the students of DSOB during the gloomy second wave of the pandemic
The idea behind this event was to provide a platform to the students of DSOB to interact with the heroes working for the upliftment of the society
The career conclave was organized to help students interact with the industry recruiters and understand the expectations of the industry, open positions, skills of the future etc.
Virtual Visit to Shahi Exports (Bengaluru Unit) to understand the garment manufacturing process
Virtual Visit to Gokaldas Exports (Bengaluru Unit) to understand the garment manufacturing process
Renowned CEOs of successful businesses will be mentoring students. They will impart their experience of transforming business models and share their wisdom of running organizations including successful people management.
Opportunity to engage with the top faculty members from our global academic partner universities. Students also have the option to progress into these universities across the globe.
Our Runway Program offers funding and support for every student who wants to start their own start-up. Mentoring sessions along with an advisory committee will enable aspiring entrepreneurs to realize their ideas into reality.
A dedicated Career Services team will felicitate placement and work around student aspiration. Pearl Alumni can avail placement support & Career mentoring up to 5 years after graduating
We have industry partnerships with various industries such as consulting, luxury cars, retail and many more. Industry Leaders will guide and support students to complete their capstone projects.
Access to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for every student
Students are trained to hone essential life skills such as communication, networking, leadership, negotiation, presentation, and many more that are important for making a mark at professional workplaces
Learn to navigate and ace today’s borderless world with futuristic digital skills & business management. D School of Business (DSOB) offers an inspiring and ethnically diverse ecosystem that nurtures future leaders and disruptors of tomorrow.
On completion of the appropriate stage of the D School of Business program, students have an option to pursue a degree program from few of the renowned international universities with which DSOB has academic collaborations. DSOB facilitates the enrolment of eligible students to such academic universities.
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