Babar Azam
National cricket team captain Babar Azam and wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan have signed up to Harvard Business School’s executive education course on ‘Business of Entertainment, Media and Sports’ which runs from May 31st until June 3rd at this renowned institution.
Azam recently shared an image on Twitter featuring himself alongside classmates such as former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou and Chelsea football club captain Cesar Azpillicueta.
Babar Azam | What is Harvard Business School?
Harvard Business School (HBS) is widely considered one of the world’s premier MBA programs. Renowned for its case method of learning and its extensive alumni network, HBS stands out among American business schools as being among the most selective business schools available today.
HBS was established in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1908 and currently boasts approximately 270 full-time faculty members. HBS is one of the oldest and most acclaimed business schools worldwide; its graduates have gone on to achieve success across numerous fields; several HBS alumni are well known CEOs or entrepreneurs including Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan Chase; Michael Bloomberg who previously served as Mayor of New York City; George W Bush former President of the United States as notable examples of this success.
HBS also provides joint degrees with other Harvard schools beyond its 22-month full-time MBA program, such as an MD/MBA with Harvard Medical School or an MBA/Master of Public Policy with Kennedy School of Government.
Babar Azam’s decision to pursue a business education at Harvard demonstrates his dedication to both personal and professional growth. Already established as an outstanding cricketer and leader, his Harvard education will equip him with the administrative abilities required for further success with his group in future matches.
Babar Azam |Why did Babar Azam choose Harvard Business School?
Babar Azam’s journey from playing street cricket as a child to captain of Pakistan national cricket team is an inspiration to people worldwide. He serves as a role model to many aspiring athletes and individuals, and his pursuit of an executive course at Harvard Business School speaks volumes of his dedication to continued growth and learning.
Harvard Business School is renowned global institution, offering courses spanning leadership and management to data analytics. Their curriculum is designed to equip students for the challenges of the workplace while they also place great importance on academic excellence; looking for applicants with high GPAs and performance on standardized tests as criteria for admission.
Harvard Business School provides its students with extracurricular activities designed to complement its rigorous academic coursework, in order to help them grow as leaders and thinkers. Student clubs like Entrepreneurship Club and MBA Club allow them to network with top business professionals while learning from fellow entrepreneurs themselves. Furthermore, guest lectures and workshops on topics like globalization, ethics and the power of technology may also be hosted throughout their time at HBS; Harvard encourages its students to make use of these opportunities whenever possible.
Babar Azam | What does Babar Azam learn at Harvard Business School?
Pakistan cricket duo Babar Azam (World No 1 ODI Batsman and Captain of Pakistan Test Cricket team) and Muhammad Rizwan will become the inaugural participants to take part in Talha Rehmani’s executive education course, ‘The Business of Entertainment, Media, and Sports’. These acclaimed individuals will join Talha Rehmani – founder-CEO of Saya Corporation. They will receive coaching from Talha Rehmani himself who founded Saya Corporation. This prestigious journey marks an invaluable opportunity!
Cricketers are currently in the US attending Harvard Business School’s rigorous course. Kaka, Edwin van der Sar, Gerard Pique from football as well as NBA superstars Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade have previously all attended.
Azam’s decision to pursue an MBA degree marks an exciting step in his life and career as a cricketer, and should help him grow both personally and professionally. While Azam has already accomplished much in cricket, this move should bring new heights of success in his playing career.
At Harvard Business School, Azam will learn to effectively motivate and energize his teammates, make key choices under weight, build a cohesive team culture and increase profitability through sponsorship agreements and other sources of income.
Babar Azam | What will Babar Azam do at Harvard Business School?
Babar Azam’s decision to enroll at Harvard Business School marks an exciting new chapter in both his life and cricket. As captain and wicketkeeper-batsman for the ODI side, Azam will join an executive education course on The Business of Entertainment Media, and Sports (BEMS) from May 31 – June 3 and attend classes on their prestigious campus in Boston, Massachusetts.
BEMS provides an in-depth examination of the worlds of entertainment, media, and sport. Participants gain insights into the latest trends and developments within these industries to make more informed decisions and maximize their impact. Babar finds BEMS an excellent way to sharpen his strategic thinking skills and gain insights into navigating these sectors’ constantly shifting environments.
Pakistan Cricketers’ participation in this program aims to inspire a new generation of aspiring athletes and students to pursue academics alongside athletic careers. Babar posted an image with classmates including prominent sportspersons such as Kamaru Usman, Francis Ngannou and Jameis Winston on social media; in an act of kindness he presented one his classmates with a Holy Quran as an act of cross-sport camaraderie.
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