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Women have had a difficult time breaking past the "glass ceiling" since historically, men have dominated the economic sector. The author of this news, which was published in the Financial Express works as an associate professor at the Maharaja Agrasen Business School. 

On March 8th,23, people all over the world will celebrate International Women's Day. This global holiday honours women's social, economic, cultural, and political achievements while also reminding us of the progress that still needs to be made toward gender equality. One area where progress is being made is in management education, which is empowering women to break down barriers and achieve their full potential in business. 

Women's participation in higher education has increased significantly in the last decade, with the Gross Enrolment Ratio for women at the tertiary level currently standing at 20.2%, according to the National Education Policy 2020. Management education is critical in preparing students for various managerial roles in a variety of industries. Historically, men have dominated the business world, and women have faced significant challenges in breaking through the glass ceiling. However, we have seen a positive shift in recent years towards greater gender diversity in leadership positions, thanks in part to an increase in the number of women pursuing business education.

The number of women enrolling in management programmes in India has been steadily increasing. Women account for nearly 40% of students enrolled in management programmes in India, according to the All India Council for Technical Education. This represents a significant increase from just a few years ago and demonstrates the growing appreciation for the value of women's contributions in the business world.

As a management professor at a PGDM college, I've seen firsthand how management education can help women advance in their careers. Women who enrol in PGDM programmes gain the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a variety of business roles, including management and leadership. Students learn how to navigate complex business environments, make strategic decisions, and communicate effectively with various stakeholders through case studies, group projects, and internships.

Additionally, management education can assist women in overcoming some of the systemic barriers that have historically limited their opportunities. For example, teaching negotiation skills teaches students how to advocate for themselves and their ideas, which is especially important for women, who are more likely to face gender-based discrimination in the workplace. Students also learn how to create more welcoming and equitable work environments for all employees through diversity and inclusion courses.

On International Women's Day, we recognise the accomplishments and contributions of women in various fields, as well as the progress made towards gender equality. However, we must acknowledge that much work remains to be done to ensure that women have equal opportunities in all aspects of life. We can create a more equitable and prosperous future for all if we continue to promote gender diversity and inclusion in management education.

On February 7, 2023, Grant Thornton Bharat and Maharaja Agrasen Technical Education Society (MATES) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as Knowledge Partners. The MoU was exchanged in Grant Thornton’s office in Delhi in the presence of all concerned members. As part of the MOU, Grant Thornton Bharat will deliver a comprehensive program of 200 hours over two years to students of MATES. The program will comprise 150 hours of business analytics training for students of PGDM qualification, and 50 hours of Fintech training for students who choose finance as their specialisation. In addition, Grant Thornton Bharat will provide ACCA qualification training to students in India, both online and in-person, with suitable faculty available to deliver the training sessions.

Maharaja Agrasen Business School conducted the first employability seminar on the topic ‘Emptalks Live- How to get workplace ready? ’on January 19, 2023, at its auditorium in the presence of about 800 students. The event was conducted in two sessions. Session 1 focussed on ‘Building the global talent in India’ and the panellists for this session were Dr. Nand Kishore Garg, Founder Chairman & Chief Adviser at MATES, and Prof. Duncan Bentley, Vice-Chancellor and President of Federation University, Australia, among others. Session 2 was focussed on discussing ‘How does experience in education play a role in Improving Graduate Employability?’. The panellists for this session were Ms. Carolyn Chong, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global and Engagement) at Federation University, Australia and Dr. Sanjiv Marwah, Director, MABS, among others. Both sessions were moderated by Ms Neha Khanna, Executive Producer and senior anchor, WION.