As AI Reshapes Careers, NMIMS Horizon Brings AI-Enabled Learning

Mumbai, June 29, 2026: As Artificial Intelligence rapidly transforms industries, jobs, and the skills required for future careers, SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) has announced NMIMS Horizon, a university-wide future skills initiative designed to prepare students for an AI-driven economy.

Developed in collaboration with Coursera, the initiative will provide nearly 40,000 student users across NMIMS campuses access to AI-enabled learning pathways, globally recognised certifications, and industry-relevant skill development opportunities integrated directly into their academic journey.

The initiative marks a significant shift in how higher education institutions are responding to the growing demand for AI literacy and future-ready skills. While employers increasingly seek graduates who can work alongside emerging technologies, NMIMS is embedding AI-enabled learning into the curriculum across multiple programs. Through NMIMS Horizon, students will gain access to various courses available on Coursera, including a bucket of courses focused on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Digital Transformation, and Emerging Technologies. The learning pathways have been curated to complement academic programmes while helping students build practical skills aligned with evolving industry requirements.

Unlike traditional online certification offerings, the Coursera learning pathways at NMIMS are integrated into the academic curriculum and form a mandatory component of the student learning experience. Faculty-guided, assessment-linked, and programme-specific, the initiative enables students to acquire industry-relevant skills while earning globally recognised certificates from leading universities and industry partners.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Chandrima Sikdar, Professor and Dean – Academics and Learning Experience, SBM, NMIMS, said, "The role of universities today extends far beyond imparting knowledge. It is about preparing students for a world where Artificial Intelligence, technology, and data will influence every profession and every industry. At NMIMS, we are continuously re-imagining the learning experience to ensure our students graduate with the skills, adaptability, and mindset required to thrive in a rapidly changing workplace. NMIMS Horizon is a significant step in that direction, providing students with access to globally relevant learning pathways and industry-recognised certifications that complement classroom learning and strengthen career readiness."

Dr. Sharad Mhaiskar, Provost (Administration), NMIMS, added, "The future workforce will be defined not only by what individuals know, but by how quickly they can learn, adapt, and collaborate with emerging technologies. Universities have a responsibility to evolve ahead of industry needs. Through NMIMS Horizon, we are embedding AI literacy, future skills, and global learning opportunities into the student experience, ensuring our graduates are equipped to lead and succeed in an increasingly technology-driven world."

With approximately 40,000 licences deployed across the university, NMIMS Horizon represents one of the largest university-wide AI and future skills learning initiatives in Indian higher education. The university has fully funded the initiative, ensuring students can access global learning opportunities and industry-recognised certifications without any additional financial burden.