India–Korea Academic Ties Strengthened as NDIM and KOSME Formalize Strategic Partnership
MoU and successful KBC Training Program reinforce NDIM’s global vision while preparing students for Korean corporate careers.
New Delhi, India – The New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM) marked an important milestone in India–Korea academic and industry collaboration by hosting the official MoU Signing Ceremony between NDIM and the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME). The event also witnessed the Grand Finale of the KBC (Korean Business Culture) Training Program on 21 November 2025, reflecting NDIM’s commitment to global industry partnerships and professional readiness initiatives.
NDIM had the honor of welcoming a delegation of senior representatives from the Republic of Korea led by SeogJin Kang, President of KOSME. His presence added significant stature to the event. Kang’s leadership has been instrumental in strengthening international cooperation and creating pathways for young professionals in India to engage with Korean industries.
Vishwa Mohan Bansal, Chairman, NDIM, noted the importance of bilateral collaborations in preparing students for global business environments.
The MoU signing formalizes a strategic partnership focused on skill development, training programs, and future job-matching initiatives that connect Indian students with Korean companies. This agreement builds on the successful launch of the KBC Program earlier in November and reinforces NDIM’s expanding global network.
Completion Ceremony of the KOSME KBC Training Program: Understanding employment problem, Jae Kyeong Lee, Director at KOSME, initiated the KBC Program in partnership with NDIM. The program’s goal was to develop industry-ready, culturally aware, and globally adaptable talent capable of excelling in Korean corporate environments.
More than 200 NDIM students are enrolled in the KBC Program, designed to develop practical workplace skills and cultural understanding essential for working with Korean and international corporations. Over 50 students completed the program, meeting the rigorous evaluation standards set by the training faculty.
The training focused on practical learning and workplace application. Students underwent sessions on Business Korean communication and corporate ethics, AI tool utilization for documentation, SNS marketing and content creation strategies, presentation and negotiation skills, teamwork-building using MBTI understanding, and contemporary problem-solving approaches suited for the AI-driven professional era. Beyond technical skills, students also learned how to prepare effective CVs, conduct themselves in professional environments, and work efficiently within Korean organizational structures.
The program was led and evaluated by Seung Jung Kang, Director of I-Kets, a well-established Korean education and job skill-up training platform. He provided guidance to participants throughout the training and later presented the evaluation process during the ceremony. The certification criteria consisted of 60% attendance, 20% assignments, 10% class participation, 5% quiz and test performance, and 5% teamwork, ensuring a well-rounded and fair assessment of student engagement and performance.
The event featured opening remarks on cross-cultural learning, professional adaptability, and the growing importance of Korea-India collaborations. The program finale featured a student presentation demonstrating the practical skills acquired throughout the training. Students expressed strong appreciation for the interactive and enriching sessions, noting the professional relevance of the skills learned.
Future Career Pathways: The program now advances into its job-matching phase. Korean companies will outline their hiring requirements, after which certified NDIM students will be shortlisted for interviews. This structured pathway ensures that the program translates learning into tangible career opportunities.
The MoU signing and successful conclusion of the KOSME-NDIM KBC Training Program represent a significant achievement in advancing global learning and career development. Through sustained collaboration, NDIM and KOSME aim to continue nurturing culturally fluent, industry-ready professionals capable of contributing to Korean and international corporate environments.
KOSME will soon be conducting a dedicated job-matching event, during which qualified and certified students will be invited to KOSME, and Korean companies will be requested to participate in order to consider them for placement opportunities.
