Darden Center for Global Initiatives (DCGI)
DCGI - Regions - South Asia, Southeast Asia & Australia
South Asia, Southeast Asia & Australia
Darden’s engagement in Southeast Asia and Australia extends from the School’s strategic foothold in India to the Philippines, Indonesia and many other countries in the region. With academic opportunities for MBA students and Executive MBA students spanning the region, Darden Executive Education custom programs for regional clients, and the increasing popularity of massive open online courses, such as Raj Venkatesan’s Marketing Analytics, Darden’s presence and impact will continue to expand.
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Darden in India
For the last several years, the Darden Worldwide Course for residential MBAs and the Executive MBA residency in India have overlapped, allowing the degree formats to enjoy engagements together, including receptions hosted by prominent alumni.
Check the admissions schedule for the calendar of when Darden representatives will be in your area.
Darden Executive Education also partners with the Indian School of Business on a program that allows participants to join a multicultural cohort and to learn both in Hyderabad and in Charlottesville.
Through Darden’s Asia Initiative, Darden faculty often conduct research or offer thought leadership in relation to India or present in the country.
Support Darden’s efforts to attract top talent from India by giving to The India Fund.
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Academic Opportunities
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.
Global Topic Courses
Global Topics Courses allow students to learn about a particular business topic that is enhanced and best understood in a particular international location.
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 & News
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
Epic: An Effectuation Boot Camp For Startups in Banglore
Empowerment Through Ideas: Teaching Effectuation in Pakistan
Sanitation Marketing Systems in Bangladesh: A Public-Private Partnership
C-Suite Insights With Scott Beardsley: INFOSYS Founder Narayana Murthy
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Students & Alumni
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
Q&A with Exec MBA Entrepreneurship Club Co-President Niki Schur-Narula
Five Countries, One Unique Experience: Vimal Kanagaraj (Class of 2021)
Chawit Rochanakit (MBA '20) Reflects on Transition to Charlottesville and Darden Community
After Bringing Fast-Casual Falafel to India, Akanksha Prasad Turns to UVA Darden
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
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
- Darden Alumni Lead Etsy, Paypal Into India's Digital Revolution
- Ramapati Singhania (MBA ’81): From Textiles to Tech
- VN Dalmia (MBA '84), Chair, Dalmia Continental Private Limited
- Judy Fowler (MBA '81), Owner, Puriri hills Vineyard
- Akansha Jain (MBA '15), Director, Ambit Switchgear Pvt. Ltd.
- 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)
For the last several years, the Darden Worldwide Course for residential MBAs and the Executive MBA residency in India have overlapped, allowing the degree formats to enjoy engagements together, including receptions hosted by prominent alumni.
Check the admissions schedule for the calendar of when Darden representatives will be in your area.
Darden Executive Education also partners with the Indian School of Business on a program that allows participants to join a multicultural cohort and to learn both in Hyderabad and in Charlottesville.
Through Darden’s Asia Initiative, Darden faculty often conduct research or offer thought leadership in relation to India or present in the country.
Support Darden’s efforts to attract top talent from India by giving to The India Fund.
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.
Global Topic Courses
Global Topics Courses allow students to learn about a particular business topic that is enhanced and best understood in a particular international location.
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
Epic: An Effectuation Boot Camp For Startups in Banglore
Empowerment Through Ideas: Teaching Effectuation in Pakistan
Sanitation Marketing Systems in Bangladesh: A Public-Private Partnership
C-Suite Insights With Scott Beardsley: INFOSYS Founder Narayana Murthy
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
Q&A with Exec MBA Entrepreneurship Club Co-President Niki Schur-Narula
Five Countries, One Unique Experience: Vimal Kanagaraj (Class of 2021)
Chawit Rochanakit (MBA '20) Reflects on Transition to Charlottesville and Darden Community
After Bringing Fast-Casual Falafel to India, Akanksha Prasad Turns to UVA Darden
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
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
- Darden Alumni Lead Etsy, Paypal Into India's Digital Revolution
- Ramapati Singhania (MBA ’81): From Textiles to Tech
- VN Dalmia (MBA '84), Chair, Dalmia Continental Private Limited
- Judy Fowler (MBA '81), Owner, Puriri hills Vineyard
- Akansha Jain (MBA '15), Director, Ambit Switchgear Pvt. Ltd.
- 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)