Fast Retailing Co. Ltd., parent company of UNIQLO and Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) have formalized a strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at nurturing future leaders in retail management. This collaboration addresses the rising demand for specialized post-graduate programs in retail management by providing students with industry-aligned education, practical exposure, and career opportunities to meet the evolving needs of the retail sector. At the MoU signing ceremony, Mr. Kenji Inoue, CFO & COO UNIQLO India; Dr. Prabina Rajib, Director, BIMTECH; and Prof. Pankaj Priya, Deputy Director, BIMTECH, were present.
This one-of-a-kind partnership will facilitate industry lectures, internships, and campus placements through UNIQLO’s Management Candidate Program. In addition, a selected group of students will be nominated for Fast Retailing’s Global Management Program in Japan, aimed at offering international exposure to emerging retail leaders. UNIQLO and BIMTECH aim to develop future retail leaders through structured, merit-based engagement.
The initiative is part of a broader push to align academic curricula with real-world industry expectations in one of the world’s fastest-growing retail markets.
Kenji Inoue, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, UNIQLO India said, “UNIQLO is delighted to collaborate with BIMTECH fostering innovation and talent development. This collaboration will offer students a unique opportunity to have business sessions with global market specialists in order to learn more about world industry and business.”
Dr. Prabina Rajib, Director, BIMTECH, shared, “At BIMTECH, we firmly believe that future retail leaders must be developed through strong engagement with the industry and global exposure. This partnership with UNIQLO is not merely a MoU, but a collaborative effort to co-develop talent through real-world experience, global best practices, and retail innovation to shape the future of retail.”
The collaboration will provide PGDM (Retail Management) students with opportunities to interact directly with veteran retail professionals, engage in experiential learning, and explore career pathways in domestic and international retail operations.
Inspired by its founders Late Basant Kumar Birla and Sarala Birla, BIMTECH has pioneered innovative programs like PGDM, PGDM (International Business), PGDM (Insurance Business Management), and PGDM (Retail Management), PGDM-Online and Fellow programs (FPM/ E-FPM) nurturing individuals into global leaders. BIMTECH is amongst the Ivy League of top globally recognized B-Schools that excels in management education, supported by its globally placed robust alumni network of over 8000 individuals.
