About Us

What began as a vision to disrupt conventional business education has evolved into a thriving ecosystem of entrepreneurs, changemakers, and future-ready leaders at ISME.
When It All Began
2016
ISME Alumni Network
6,700 +
Founders Fuelled by ISME
200 +
Our Mission
To empower students with skills and cross-disciplinary knowledge to succeed in the world of Industry 4.0
Our Vision
To create leaders of the future, equipped with the skills of tomorrow.
Our Story
Established in 2016, ISME – School of Management & Entrepreneurship – began with a mission to deliver globally benchmarked education in business and entrepreneurship, preparing students to lead in a rapidly evolving world.

Through its commitment to innovation, excellence, and a student-centric approach, ISME quickly became a hub for aspiring leaders and changemakers. Over time, its academic scope led to the creation of ATLAS – a transdisciplinary university rooted with design, business and innovation in ISME’s founding vision.

Shaping a Viksit Bharat, Together

Social Impact That Aligns With India’s Vision 2047

Empowering Youth through Skill Development

ATLAS ISME’s student-led initiative, Rover Angels, is empowering school girls to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through engaging workshops and hands-on learning. By making STEM education more accessible and inspiring, this program fosters curiosity, confidence, and future opportunities for young minds from diverse backgrounds.

Promoting Inclusive and Quality Education

Aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, ATLAS ISME emphasizes an inclusive education model that caters to students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. The institution promotes multidisciplinary learningand experiential education, enabling students to become agile learners and responsible citizens.

Supporting Sustainable Development Goals

ATLAS ISME integrates sustainability and social responsibility into its curriculum and community outreach, supporting goals such as Quality Education, Decent Work and Economic Growth, and Reduced Inequalities, which align with India’s commitments under the UN SDGs.

Advancing Holistic Education

Team MUSHAK’s NASA journey reflects ATLAS’s vision of education that blends innovation, design, and impact. As India’s first team in the HERC RC Division, their 5th place finish and Social Media Award highlight how interdisciplinary learning and community outreach can drive real-world change and inspire future-ready minds.

Recognition that reflects our commitment

Recognitions & Affiliations
India’s Youngest
University to Recieve
NAAC Accreditation
Leadership Team
ATLAS is building a future-ready education model to equip young people in India with the skills and tech they need.

Dr. Indu Shahani

President
Dr. Indu Shahani is a renowned academic leader and institution builder with over four decades of experience in education and public service. Formerly the Sheriff of Mumbai, Principal of H.R. College, and Member of the University Grants Commission, she was also the first Indian to serve as Vice-Chair of the International Baccalaureate Board of Governors.

At ATLAS SkillTech University, Dr. Shahani is pioneering a future-focused, interdisciplinary model that bridges academics with industry. She serves on the boards of leading corporations including Colgate Palmolive, Diageo, HSBC AMC, Bajaj Electricals, and Eureka Forbes, driving her mission of creating responsible leaders and entrepreneurs for the new economy.
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ATLAS is building a future-ready education model to equip young people in India with the skills and tech they need.

Mr. Siddharth Shahani

Executive President
Siddharth Shahani, a global education leader, is the Co-founder and Executive President of ATLAS SkillTech University. With academic roots at University College London, a Master’s from the London School of Economics, and further specialization at London Business School, he brings a rich global perspective to higher education. Professionally, he honed his expertise at McKinsey & Company, London, where he advised global corporations on strategy and transformation.

At ATLAS, he is driving the vision of building India’s first urban, innovation university—an institution that combines cutting-edge global practices with the cultural depth of Indian values. His focus is on creating future-ready leaders equipped with interdisciplinary skills and entrepreneurial mindsets.
Education must go beyond degrees it should shape individuals into responsible, innovative leaders.

Dr Rajan Welukar

Vice Chancellor
Dr. Rajan Welukar, Vice Chancellor of ATLAS SkillTech University, is a distinguished academic leader with over 36 years in Indian higher education. A former Vice Chancellor of the University of Mumbai, he has also led institutions such as AURO University and Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University.


With a strong background as a teacher, policy advisor, and administrator, Dr. Welukar has served on key national and international education committees and continues to drive innovation, quality, and global best practices at ATLAS.

Steering Excellence, Guiding ATLAS

Our advisory board
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Deepak Parekh
Chairman
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Vivek Pandit
Senior Partner
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Ronnie Screwvala
Chairperson & Co-Founder
Keshav Murugesh
Group CEO
Karan Singh
Chairman
Anant Goenka
Vice Chairman
Ram Raghavan
President
Jamil Khatri
Co-Founder & CEO
Avani Davda
Stretegic Advisor
Aryaman Birla
Director
Sanjay Gurbuxani
VP, IBS AMEA & Global Digital Innovation
Anita Dongre
Dr. Indu Shahani
Founding President and Chancellor
Mayank Kumar
Co-Founder & MD

Our Management Team

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  • Prof. Heena Thakur
    Director, IQAC
  • Prof. Bulbul Chaudhary
    Pro-Vice Chancellor
    Outreach
  • Dr Parag Amin
    Registrar
  • Dr. Zuleika Homavazir
    General Secretary
  • Prof. Bhargavi Deshpande
    Director, Student Welfare
  • Sagar Nichani
    Director, Career Services & Corporate Relations
  • Sweety Sethi
    Director, International Relations
  • Alok Baptist
    Executive Director, Outreach & Admissions
  • Dr Malcom Homavazir
    Director of Academic Excellence
  • Dr. Hemal Thakkar
    Director, Board of Assessment & Evaluation
  • Dr. Meena Desai
    Director, Alumni Affairs
In The Heart of Mumbai
ATLAS Skilltech University,BKC, Mumbai
Nestled near BKC, our campus sits at the intersection of education and enterprise.
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With 500+ companies and Mumbai’s business pulse all around, opportunity doesn’t knock—it’s already next door.
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From casual conversations with professionals to guest lectures and industry visits, learning happens beyond the classroom.
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Global names like Netflix, Google, Amazon, and Deloitte—opportunity doesn’t knock, it’s already next door.
Thought Leadership
  • 10 Reasons Why Business Analytics Is One of the Fastest-Growing Careers in India
    July 7, 2025
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  • How can Business Analytics be used in Marketing?
    April 28, 2025
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  • The Role of Big Data in Financial Decision Making
    June 2, 2025
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  • Top Career Paths After BSc Finance in India
    June 9, 2025
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  • What Is A Bachelor Of Business Administration (BBA)? A Complete Guide For Students
    May 30, 2025
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  • What to Expect in All 4 Years of a BSc Finance Degree
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ATLAS Times
  • ATLAS HR Conclave 2025: Shaping the Future of Work and Talent
    October 10, 2025
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  • Himanshu Mehta’s insightful session on the Impact of Geopolitics on International Business
    February 13, 2023
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  • ATLAS Hosts Session on ‘Building ChatGPT Killer from India’ with Vishnu Ramesh, CEO of Subtl.ai
    September 6, 2023
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  • ATLAS | ISME MBA Students Attend IAA Tech Pulse 2023 Conference
    April 28, 2023
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  • MBA Springboard: ATLAS ISME Initiative To Build Hyper-Personalised Curriculum For Future Leaders
    May 10, 2023
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  • Mastering The Art Of Restaurant Sales: Siddharth Jogani’s Guest Session At ATLAS ISME
    September 23, 2023
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  • Pradeep Shashidharan From PENSKE Shares Practical Insights On Product Management With ATLAS ISME Students
    December 13, 2023
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  • Transformative Industry Immersion: ATLAS ISME’s MBA Students Explore Innovation And Sustainability At Belimo, Navi Mumbai
    January 19, 2024
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  • Sneha Basu Roy From Google India Unlocks The Power Of Analytics For ATLAS ISME’s MBA Students
    March 11, 2024
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  • ATLAS ISME Hosts Masterclass With Mastercard Expert On Mastering Job Interview
    March 27, 2024
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  • ATLAS ISME Hosts Masterclass On Integrated Marketing Communications With Marketing Expert Ketan Bharati
    April 12, 2024
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  • Pioneers Of Progress: ATLAS ISME Alumni Inspire The Next Generation Of Entrepreneurs
    February 3, 2025
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Press Coverage
  • ATLAS SkillTech University Fellows all set to lead the changing economy with their breakthrough success
    Aug 20, 2024
  • ATLAS ISME launches ‘NextGen Leaders Pre-MBA Case Competition’ with PwC India as knowledge partner
    Aug 20, 2024
  • ATLAS SkillTech University Brings Leading International Faculty To Mumbai Campus
    Aug 20, 2024
  • ATLAS students to represent India in NASA Rover Challenge
    Aug 20, 2024
  • ATLAS features in Times Education Icons 2022
    Aug 20, 2024
  • Rahul Dev kicks off Fresh Face 2025 on a high note
    Aug 20, 2024
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Questions? We can read your mind

  • BBA / BBA Hons. (With Majors & Minors)

  • BBA / BBA (Hons.) Majoring in Marketing

  • BBA / BBA (Hons.) Majoring in Finance

  • BBA / BBA (Hons.) Majoring in Business Analytics

  • BBA / BBA (Hons.) Majoring in Digital Branding & Advertising

  • BBA / BBA (Hons.) Majoring in AI & Emerging Technologies

  • BBA / BBA (Hons.) Majoring in Business Psychology

  • BBA / BBA (Hons.) International Accounting and Finance

  • B.Sc Hons. in Finance

  • B.Sc Hons. in Economics & Data Analytics

  • Multidisciplinary Education for a dynamic business world.

  • Entrepreneurial Skills to thrive in any industry.

  • International Exposure for a global perspective.

  • Industry-Focused Education through exclusive masterclasses and industry visits by top professionals.

  • Tech-Integrated Learning to prepare you for a digital-first business environment.

  • Marketing Executive/Manager

  • Startup Founder/Entrepreneur,

  • Financial Analyst

  • Business Analyst

  • Product Manager

  • Credit Analysts

  • Business Development Manager

  • Data Analyst

  • Management Trainee

  • Portfolio Manager

  • Investment Banker etc.

  • Financial Analyst

  • Investment Banker

  • Corporate Finance

  • Wealth Management

  • Risk Management

  • Mutual Fund Analyst

  • Economic Research Analyst

  • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Analyst etc.

  • Industry-endorsed curriculum: Integrating cutting-edge tools and market-relevant skills, it prepares students for the AI-powered economy.

  • Case studies: ATLAS ISME extensively utilises current and complex cases from various industries.

  • Business simulations: Leveraging advanced business simulation tools, we are able to replicate dynamic market environments, allowing students to experience the immediate consequences of their choices in a risk-free setting.

  • Live projects: The program mandates participation in live industry projects and corporate immersions.

  • Credit-bearing ventures

  • Structured curriculum

  • Real-world application

  • Incubation support and mentorship

  1. Inside the classroom learning at ATLAS ISME

  • Case Studies

  • Discussions & Debates

  • Academic Articles

  • Text-Book References

  • Industry Notes

  1. Outside the classroom learning

  • Industry Integration

  • Industry Immersions & Visits

  • Internships

  • CXO Masterclasses

  • Mentorship

  • Live Projects

  • Extra Curriculars Sports Clubs

  • Minimum 50% in Class 12 (ISC/CBSE/ State Boards)

  • IB Diploma/Certificate with 24 points (3 HL + 3 SL subjects)

  • A Levels: Minimum grades A/B/C in 2 subjects

  • Minimum Percentage: A minimum of 60% marks is required in the 10+2 exams.

  • Compulsory Subject: Mathematics is a mandatory subject for the B.Sc. Finance program.

  • Streams Accepted: Candidates from various disciplines (Science, Commerce, Arts) are eligible to apply, as long as they have completed their 10+2 with the required percentage.

  • Recognised Boards: Candidates can apply from various boards including CBSE, ISC, HSC, IBDP, IGCSE (A levels), and others.

  1. Business Aptitude Test (BAT): An online MCQs test that assess your verbal, logical reasoning, quantitative and business communication skills

  2. Personal Interview (PI): An interactive online interview that evaluates your candidature. One can expect questions from your performance in the BAT and Statement of Purpose (SOP), past achievements, perspectives on global affairs etc.

  • Hands-on learning in marketing, design, branding, finance & e-commerce

  • Exposure to real investors, industry mentors & successful founders

  • Opportunity to showcase start up ideas to industry in the heart of India's corporate capital

  • Columbia University School of Professional Studies

  • NYU SPS & Stern NewYork University

  • Pace University – Lubin School of Business

  • Fordham Gabelli School of Business

  • Parsons School of Design | The New School

  • Bloomberg (Fintech & Data Analytics)

  • ICICI Bank (Global Finance)

  • Arcesium (AI in Finance)

  • MRM (Advertising & Branding)

  • Zoo Media (AI in Marketing)

  • Enhanced global perspective and global academic exposure

  • Practical industry exposure (Industry readiness)

  • Cross-cultural communication

  • Certifications from global institutions

  • Entrepreneurial thinking and creativity

  • Improved career and academic outlook

  • Networking with international professionals and students

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