Valuation Studies
GLF Business School is the first B-School in India to introduce an MBA program with specialization in Valuation (since 2016), covering all three major asset classes — Real Estate, Plant & Machinery, and Business Valuation.
The Centre for Valuation Studies was formally inaugurated on 9th June 2018 by Dr. M. S. Sahoo, then Chairman of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI), Government of India.
The Centre has been established with the objective of serving as a competency and capability hub in Valuation Studies, addressing the growing need for qualified professionals across asset classes. It is dedicated to providing research, training, guidance, and professional development for students, industry practitioners, and Registered Valuer Organizations (RVOs). Through its initiatives, the Centre aspires to build leadership in the valuation profession and contribute to policy, practice, and academic excellence in this emerging domain.
Biotechnology & Health Sciences
The Centre, under the aegis of GLF Business School, is dedicated to advancing multidisciplinary knowledge and fostering translational research with real-world impact. The Centre prioritizes the integration of science, technology, and management to enable the commercialization of innovations in health sciences and biotechnology for the benefit of society at large. With a global outlook, the Centre works towards developing economically viable and sustainable solutions in healthcare and biotechnology, addressing both community needs and national priorities. By synergizing multiple disciplines and networking with leading national and international institutions, the Centre aims to fast-track the translation of ideas into practice, creating tangible benefits for people across all sections of society. The Centre also offers undergraduate and postgraduate academic programs in Health Sciences, Healthcare & Hospital Management, Public Health Systems, and Biotechnology, equipping students with the skills to thrive in emerging health and life science domains.
Key Focus Areas
- Policy and strategic initiatives in Biotechnology and Health sectors
- Sustainable growth across the healthcare and hospital value chain
- Health infrastructure development and access for the Bottom of the Pyramid
- Public health, food & nutrition, environment, and sustainable development
- Medical technology innovations
- Digital health solutions: Telemedicine, Remote Monitoring, AI-driven health analytics, Internet of Medical Things (IoMT)
- Medical informatics & healthcare analytics
- Translational research in biotechnology and life sciences
- Integrative wellness: therapeutic yoga and alternative treatments
- Medical tourism in India
Technology Innovation, Skill & Entrepreneurship Centre (TISEC)
TISEC at GLF Business School has been established as a dedicated platform to foster entrepreneurship, nurture startups, and extend support to local MSMEs. The Centre is committed to creating a vibrant innovation ecosystem by combining skill development, mentorship, and incubation opportunities. TISEC conducts a range of techno-entrepreneurial programs designed to guide aspiring founders from ideation to enterprise creation as mentioned below. Through these initiatives, TISEC aims to bridge academia, industry, and entrepreneurship, empowering innovators to convert ideas into scalable, sustainable business ventures.
Women Innovation and Startup Hub (WISH)
is a unique initiative dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs and promoting women-centric startup development.
Startup Launchpad
is a comprehensive initiative offering incubation, mentorship, and funding linkages for entrepreneurs at the ideation or early-growth stage.
Startup Bootcamp
is an intensive program that helps transform early-stage ideas into structured business models and actionable business plans.
Innovation Studio
is curated pre-incubation program designed to nurture students’ entrepreneurial mindset and innovation skills through hands-on training.