South Asia, Southeast Asia and Australia

One of four Global Residencies for Executive MBA students, the India Residency allows students to explore the business hubs of Delhi and Mumbai. 

Global Immersion Courses

Global Immersion Courses provide students with the opportunity to engage deeply with another culture and its business practices. These courses typically run one or two weeks during January, March or May and are led entirely by Darden faculty members.

• India

Past Global Consulting Project Locations

During their second year, Darden students have the opportunity to work directly with a global client on a pressing business challenge. These clients may be multinational organizations, small startups, nonprofits or other schools. Students conduct an onsite visit as part of working on their project. Past locations in East Asia have included:

• India
• Philippines
• Indonesia

Exchange Partners

Ahmedabad, India
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A)

Hyderabad, India
Indian School of Business (ISB)

Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne Business School (MBS)

Thought Leadership

Infosys Founder Puts 'Fairness' Above All Else in Career as Legendary Entrepreneur

Innovation: A Hot Topic in India

Partner Program with ISB Provides Rich Cultural Exchange

Darden Executive Education Hosts Design Thinking Event in Singapore

Darden in the Green City of Singapore

UVA Darden MBAs Converge on India for Hands-on Look at Booming Economy

Ideas to Action

C-Suite Insights With Scott Beardsley: Infosys Founder Narayana Murthy

Strategic Marketing in a New Market: Leonardo Olive Oil in India

A Wait with Weight: Improving the Temple Queue for Millions

Changing Times (of India): The Black and White That’s Read All Over

How India’s Water Policies Can Impact Global Business Decisions

Admissions and alumni receptions are regularly hosted in the region and Darden representatives also often attend multi-school events. Check the Admissions schedule for more information. 

Student Stories

Meet the 2017-2018 DSAS President: Rishabh Bansal (Class of 2018)

Darden South Asia Society Celebrates Holi

Scholar Showcase: Noreen Delaya (Class of 2018)

Roshini Rajan (Class of 2017) Bridges Cultures Through Global Business and Culture Club Leadership

Darden Worldwide Course: Data Science and Technology in India 2017

2017 GEMBA Students on India Residency

Scholar Showcase: Nikhil Vijaywargiya (Class of 2017)

Scholar Showcase: Yuvraj Datt (Class of 2017)

Sachin Dixit (Class of 2017) Sets Vision for Second Year

Atthur Fattah (Class of 2017) Leads Darden’s Middle East and Islamic Student Association

Scholar Showcase: Sri Naraharasetti (Class of 2016)

Wading in the New Oil: Student Reflections on the Global Business Experience to India

Scholar Showcase: Sohrab Kalra (Class of 2016)

Darden MBA, EMBA, and GEMBA Students Study in Bangalore, Mumbai and New Delhi

Diwali at Darden

Vivek Mehta (Class of 2016) Interns With Boston Consulting Group in Singapore and Indonesia

Darden’s Network in India Makes Great Impact

Alumni Making a Difference in South Asia and Australia

• Arpan Sheth (MBA '96), Partner and Managing Director, Bain & Co.'s Bengaluru, India office
  
• George Tahija (MBA ’86), Commissioner, PT Austindo Nusantara Jaya Tbk
• VN Dalmia (MBA ’84), Chair, Dalmia Continental Private Limited
• Fiona Roche (MBA ’84), Managing Director and Executive Chair, Adelaide Development Company and Estates Development Company Group 
• Sunil Ghatnekar (MBA ’82), CFO, Coca-Cola Bottling Investments Group
• Manoj Sinha (MBA ’09)
• Kirby Adams (MBA ’79)