US-based Bryant University and Bengaluru-based RV University recently revealed the launch of a global executive MBA program. The 18-month program was created to meet the needs of mid- to senior-level professionals in India who want to progress in their careers. Bryant University faculty members will present eight modules in person by traveling to Bengaluru, while RV faculty members will teach the rest. The program includes a one-week global immersion experience at Bryant University’s campus in Smithfield, Rhode Island, the universities said in a statement.

“We are excited to partner with RV University to offer this new Global EMBA program,” Bryant University president Ross Gittel said. “Educating our students to be strong contributors with a global mindset is at the core of the Bryant experience,” he added. RV University Chancellor AVS Murthy added: “This program is a unique opportunity for Indian professionals to gain a world-class business education from two of the leading universities in the world. We are confident that this program will help our students achieve their career goals.”

RV University pro-chancellor P Nagaraj said the program offers a unique blend of academic rigor and practical experience, and it is taught by world-renowned faculty. The university is run by Rashtreeya Shikshana Samithi Trust (RSST), founded in 1940.