Bangalore Management Association
Management Development Center (MDC)
BMA MDC: Vision
To be the premier hub for management excellence, bridging academia, industry, and governance, to foster leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship, and global competitiveness.”
BMA MDC: Mission
Our mission is to empower professionals and organizations through cutting-edge management development programs, research, and collaborative learning, enabling ethical and sustainable business success and societal impact.
BMA MDC: Not just a training hub..
It is a permanent knowledge infrastructure that:
- Strengthens employability and workforce readiness.
- Bridges the industry-academia skill gap.
- Supports MSMEs and startups with entrepreneurial capacity.
- Aligns with national priorities like Skill India, Digital India, and Atma Nirbhar Bharat.
- Operates on a self-sustaining model through fees, partnerships, and membership..
Massive Beneficiaries:
Electronic City Campus as a Central Training Asset, for..
- Entire State of Karnataka, including the Government of Karnataka (GoK) Secretariat
- Central Business District (CBD) enterprises
- colleges, and local corporate tech pools.
The high-speed metro lines and expressways have redefined Electronic City..
Electronic City is no longer just an isolated IT pocket; it is fully accessible to the city center.
BMA MDC : Organizational Framework
BMA MDC: Key Activities & Programs
Management Development Programs Short-and long-term certifications in strategy, finance, HR, and marketing
Leadership Workshops and round-tables: focusing on competency building and succession planning, emerging trends
Technology & AI-Led Digital Transformation: GenAI, Agentic AI, automation, and digital transformation – workshops and enablement
Entrepreneurship Development & Support programs for MSMEs and startups
Skill Development &Capacity Building: for students, job seekers, and first-generation learners;; Capacity building for government & Public Sector
Industry-Academia Interaction through case studies, internships; Customized training and Consulting for Enterprises.
Corporate Partnerships & Consulting: in best practices and latest trends
Inclusive Programs tailored for youth, women professionals, and diverse communities.
Conferences, Seminars & Networking forums to connect professionals, corporates, and academia;
Policy & Advocacy for Government of Karnataka
Certification Courses || Research & Publications|
BMA MDC: Framework
Governing Council Senior leaders from industry, academia, and government to provide strategic direction.
Director (MDC Infrastructure and Fund-Raising) Responsible for MDC set up, and adequate funding through Corporate CSR funds.
MDC Infrastructure Monitoring Committee Provides Program Management, Oversight and Reporting of the ongoing development work at MDC, makes funds available.
Fund-Raising Oversight/ Door Relations: Donor relations, impact assessment, and ongoing Communication
Honorary Director (Programs and Activities) Responsible for operations, partnerships, and program delivery.
Program Divisions
- Leadership & Competency Development
- Technology & AI-Led Digital Transformation
- Entrepreneurship & MSME Support
- Skill Development & Capacity Building
- Industry Academia Interactions
- Corporate Partnership & Consulting
- Industry-Academia Collaboration
- Inclusive Programs: Youth & Women Empowerment
- Conferences, Seminars and Networking
- Public Policy & Advocacy
- Industry Certifications | Research & Publications
Faculty & Trainers Experts delivering workshops, certifications, and mentoring.
Operations & Administration: provides administrative, logistics, communication, coordination and support.
Management Development Program (MDP) Categories
BMA MDC Programs are structured learning interventions designed for professionals at different career stages — from emerging managers to senior leaders. They combine academic rigor with practical insights from industry, ensuring participants gain actionable skills and strategic perspectives.
Program Type | Target Audience | Focus Areas |
Emerging Leaders Program | Early-career professionals | Communication, team management, problem-solving |
Middle Management Accelerator | Mid-level managers | Strategic thinking, project leadership, stakeholder management |
Executive Leadership Program | Senior leaders & CXOs | Visioning, transformation leadership, innovation strategy |
Functional Excellence Tracks | Managers in specific domains | Finance, HR, Marketing, Operations, Technology |
Digital & AI Leadership | Tech and business leaders | GenAI, automation, analytics, digital transformation |
Entrepreneurship & MSME Growth | Entrepreneurs & founders | Business scaling, funding, innovation management |
MDP: Learning Design
Each MDP integrates:
- Experiential Learning — Case studies, simulations, and role plays.
- Industry Interaction — Guest lectures and panel discussions with corporate leaders.
- Capstone Projects — Real-world problem-solving assignments.
- Mentorship — Guidance from senior professionals and faculty.
- Certification — Recognized credentials endorsed by BMA and partner institutions.
Delivery Model:
- Hybrid Format: Classroom + Online modules.
- Duration: 2 days to 6 months depending on program level.
- Frequency: Quarterly and annual cohorts.
- Partnerships: Co-delivered with corporates, universities, and global training bodies.
Impact Metrics: tracking of measurable outcomes such as:
- Increase in participant productivity and leadership effectiveness.
- Career progression and promotions post-program.
- Employer satisfaction and repeat corporate enrollments.
- Contribution to CSR and skill development goals.
- Strategic Alignment: to support Skill India, Digital India, and Atmanirbhar Bharat by creating a future-ready workforce equipped with leadership, innovation, and digital capabilities.
BMA MDC Governing Council: 2025-26
Dr Renu Rajani: Honorary Director, BMA MDC
Dr. Renu Rajani is an exceptionally distinguished, long-standing member of the BMA community, having been actively associated with BMA since 1997. She authored seminal technical publications including Software Testing and independently curated multiple specialized IT workshops and seminars that generated significant educational engagement and brand equity for BMA. Dr Renu brings a rare combination of top-tier academic credentials, profound engineering depth, and massive global delivery scale:
Corporate Technology Leadership: In her latest role, she served as Head of Hybrid Cloud Site Reliability Engineering at Deutsche Bank. Her extensive executive track record features high-impact roles at Bank of America (Head of External Cloud Engineering & Governance), Infosys (VP & Delivery Head for FSADM), Capgemini, Citigroup, and IBM. She has successfully managed global portfolios up to $500M and steered engineering groups as large as 6,500 professionals.
Boardroom Governance & Ecosystem Leadership: She brings proven governance maturity from her tenure as an Independent Director and Board Member for Toyota Financial Services India, and has also served on the board of Raisoni institutions, Startup Getmeenabled.com, and on board of studies of Alliance University, UPES. . Furthermore. Her institutional impact is further reinforced by her past directorship at Women-Who-Code.
Advanced Academic & Operational Pedigree: Sr Renu holds a Ph.D. in Management from Anna University, an MS in Management from the Krannert Graduate School of Management at Purdue University, USA. She also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Cloud Computing from Caltech, a Masters’ diploma in AI/ML from IIIT-Bangalore.