The Reality Check
AI is not replacing managers.
AI is replacing managers who don’t understand AI.
That was one of the strongest messages emerging from AI Summit 2026.
AI Is Becoming a Core Business Skill
Just like Excel was essential in 2005,
AI literacy is essential in 2026.
Future-ready managers must know:
- How AI impacts decision-making
- How to read AI dashboards
- How to evaluate AI-driven ROI
- How to manage AI-enabled teams
AI Education Must Be Embedded — Not Added
Many programs treat AI as an elective.
Forward-looking PGDM programs integrate AI across:
- Finance
- Marketing
- Risk
- Operations
- Strategy
At MABS, AI exposure is reinforced through:
- Industry collaboration
- Live projects
- Certification partnerships
- Practical decision labs
Final Thought
AI Summit 2026 has made one thing clear:
Business education is evolving.
Students choosing their PGDM program today are choosing their relevance in 2028.
The future belongs to leaders who understand technology — not fear it.
