Fortune Institute of International Business (FIIB), New Delhi, has been named a PRME Champion for the 2026–27 cycle, joining a global cohort of 50 business schools recognized for their leadership in advancing responsible management education aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Supported by the United Nations Global Compact, the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative brings together institutions committed to integrating sustainability, ethics, and social responsibility into management education. The Champion status is awarded to institutions that demonstrate measurable progress and actively contribute to global collaboration and innovation in responsible business education.
At FIIB, responsibility and sustainability are embedded across academic programs rather than treated as standalone themes. Currently, 72 per cent of courses in its flagship PGDM program and 65 per cent of coursework in PGDM–Financial Management incorporate SDG-linked perspectives, including ethical decision-making, responsible leadership, and sustainability-driven business practices.
Beyond classroom learning, FIIB’s Social Internship Program (SIP) plays a central role in translating learning into real-world impact. The credit-based program places students with social sector organizations to work on community challenges, enabling them to apply management tools in practical social contexts. To date, over 1,650 student internships have been completed with partner organizations working across areas such as education access, livelihoods, and gender inclusion.
Commenting on the recognition, Prof. Radhika Shrivastava, President and CEO, FIIB, said, “The PRME Champion recognition reinforces the role business schools must play in preparing graduates to address complex global challenges while building economically viable organizations. At FIIB, our focus has been on embedding responsibility and sustainability across teaching, practice, and community engagement, and this recognition affirms the direction of that effort.”
The institute has also strengthened its approach to measuring social impact through an SDG dashboard and responsibility reporting framework, tracking contributions across teaching, research, partnerships, and outreach. FIIB currently collaborates with more than 50 social sector organizations and maintains sustained engagement in community development initiatives, including projects under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan in adopted villages.
FIIB’s engagement with PRME has also enabled student participation on global platforms. In 2025, FIIB student Mansi Kaushik represented South and Central Asia at UNGA Week in New York as part of the PRME Global Student Delegation, contributing to discussions on sustainability and youth leadership.
Graduates of FIIB are increasingly pursuing careers in areas such as ESG strategy, renewable energy, corporate sustainability, and social enterprises, reflecting a broader shift in career aspirations among management graduates.
As part of the PRME Champions cohort, FIIB is expected to collaborate with peer institutions worldwide over the next two years to further strengthen responsible management practices and advance curriculum innovation in line with global sustainability priorities.
