New Delhi, March 7 -- Learning to disagree, and working with customers and employees who have polarized views are lessons that will prepare graduates from the Kellogg School of Management for the real world.

Francesca Cornelli, dean of Kellogg School of Management, told Mint that while attraction towards a master's in business administration (MBA) has not dwindled, what is taught in the classroom has changed to keep pace with the global environment. Edited excerpts:

No. In fact, the number of applications from students in India for Kellogg's full-time programs increased 11.5% from 2023 (927) to 2024 (1,034). This upward trend has continued into 2025.

One course that is not new but has been a staple for Kellogg students since well befor...