Welcome Nirma University postgraduate students to Michigan State University.
In 2025 MSU hosted the inaugural summer immersion with Nirma MBA students, and in August that year welcomed the first Global MBA student for a 1+1. We look forward to growing this important relationship in 2027 and beyond, and giving you the opportunity to experience MSU through dual master’s programs, short duration immersions, or one of the new programs that Nirma and MSU are developing.
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LEARN ABOUT OUR DUAL DEGREE (1+1) MSC PROGRAMS AND STUDY IMMERSIONS
This accounting and analytics program prepares students with technical knowledge, critical thinking skills and global mindset to thrive. Choose from specializations in taxation, information systems, and public and corporate accounting.
Learn MoreDesigned for current and emerging professionals looking to advance their career in a high-demand industry, our MS-BDSA opens doors to new and exciting career opportunities. With our fully online, anytime/anywhere program, you’ll develop practical, in-demand skills in business analytics, machine learning, AI governance, and data-driven decision making.
Learn MoreEmerge with a breadth of financial knowledge, from fundamental analysis to asset management, and hone skills in corporate strategies and leadership.
Learn MorePrepares students with the technological and analytical skills needed for marketing research firms, corporations and strategic leadership organizations. Students master the art of research and insights to interpret data and forecast future trends to make an immeasurable impact on businesses’ bottom lines.
Learn MoreDiscover North America’s industrial and economic heartland, where advanced academic theory transforms directly into hands-on market leadership. Situated in the region powering global manufacturing, technology, and trade, MSU delivers immersive experiential learning that connects ambitious talent with major global corporations and cutting-edge innovation. Explore high-stakes operational challenges and build powerful portfolio experience through MSU’s study immersion programs.
Learn MoreThe State of Michigan and Global Business
Michigan offers international students a rare environment where high-value economic scale intersects directly with rapid industrial transformation. With nominal economic output ($730B– $750B) matching nations like Ireland and outpacing countries like Sweden, Singapore, Portugal and the Philippines, Michigan gives postgraduate students immediate access to an ecosystem commanding over $100 billion in manufacturing and $60B–$84B in engineering and technical services. Rather than viewing isolated business cases in a classroom, students engage directly with corporate headquarters and supply chains operating on an international scale.
The state’s true value for experiential learning lies in its concentrated tech leadership. Michigan leads in terms of North American automotive R&D investment, serving as a living laboratory for EV battery platforms, autonomous test facilities, and industrial robotics. Coupled with cutting-edge health-tech corridors and advanced AgTech supply chains, degree and study tour programs expose students to high-stakes strategic decisions and operational technology deployment they cannot experience in smaller or strictly service-based economies.
Significance of Michigan industry
Michigan’s primary economic drivers combine large-scale industrial output with engineering, research, and technical services.
Key Industries: Output & Innovation Leadership
1. Manufacturing (~$100B Output)
• GDP Output: Represents the single largest goods-producing sector, contributing over $100 billion (~15%–18% of state GDP).
• Innovation & Tech Leadership: Anchors over 70% of North American automotive R&D investment. Michigan leads the nation in industrial robotics density, autonomous vehicle testing platforms (such as Mcity and the American Center for Mobility), next- generation EV battery development, and smart manufacturing factory automation.
2. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (~$60B–$84B Output)
• GDP Output: Serves as the second-largest private industry sector, generating $60B–$84B in economic value.
• Innovation & Tech Leadership: Operates as the state’s engineering engine, driving software design, corporate R&D laboratories, industrial design, and advanced systems architecture directly tied to automotive mobility, defense contracting, and aerospace components.
3. Healthcare & Life Sciences (~$50B–$55B Output)
• GDP Output: Contributes over $50 billion directly to state output and serves as Michigan’s largest overall employer (~700,000 workforce).
• Innovation & Tech Leadership: Centered around major research corridors in Ann Arbor, East Lansing, and Grand Rapids (“Medical Mile”). The industry drives commercial innovation in biopharmaceuticals, oncology research, medical device manufacturing, and health informatics.
4. Advanced Agriculture & AgTech (~$5.7B Farm Output; ~$100B Broader Food System)
• GDP Output: Direct agricultural production contributes ~$5.7 billion, supporting a broader $100+ billion food processing and supply chain network.
• Innovation & Tech Leadership: Michigan is the second-most agriculturally diverse state in the U.S. Tech leadership centers on precision agriculture, crop genetics, sustainable food processing technology, bio-based plastics, and cold-chain logistics innovation.
Meet Our Faculty
Dr. Sriram Narayanan
Dr. Sriram Narayanan is the Kesseler Family Endowed Faculty Fellow in Supply Chain Management at the Eli Broad College of Business, Michigan State University. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an MBA and B.E. from the University of Delhi, India. His research explores supply chain management, product-service innovation, sustainability, and inclusion in emerging markets. Dr. Narayanan serves as Co- Department Editor for JOM, Senior Editor for POM, and Associate Editor for Management Science and Decision Sciences. A recipient of the Withrow Emerging Research Scholar Award and Community Engaged Partnership Award, he also holds leadership roles in the Production and Operations Management Society and the Decision Sciences Institute.
Dr. Anjana Susarla
Dr. Anjana Susarla is the Omura-Saxena Professor of Responsible AI at the Eli Broad College of Business, Michigan State University. She holds a Ph.D. in Information Systems from the University of Texas at Austin, an MBA from IIM Calcutta, and a B.E. from IIT Chennai. Her research explores the economics of AI, information systems, and social media analytics, with work in top journals such as Management Science, MIS Quarterly, and Information Systems Research. Recognized among the Top 100 IS Researchers, Dr. Susarla has received major awards for research, teaching, and leadership in Responsible AI. She frequently speaks and comments on AI ethics, algorithmic bias, and digital transformation in outlets like BBC, Bloomberg, and The Washington Post.
Dr. Forrest Morgeson III
Dr. Forrest V. Morgeson III is an Associate Professor of Marketing and Co-Director of the Doctoral Program at the Eli Broad College of Business, Michigan State University. His research focuses on customer satisfaction, customer experience management, and the marketing-finance interface, with work published in leading journals such as the Journal of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Research, Marketing Science, and Harvard Business Review. Formerly the Director of Research at the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI), he has also authored two books on customer satisfaction and performance. A global consultant and speaker, Dr. Morgeson has presented in over 50 countries and has been featured in major media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, CNN, and Forbes.
