As an internationally recognised institution, SDMIMD has maintained a uniquely Indian ethos and character in its philosophy of management education and governance. SDMIMD advances management thinking and practices by drawing upon the best of Indian wisdom because they believe that ethics and values are an integral part of their competitiveness. They feel that hard work and learning should be enjoyable and that their passion, commitment and pursuit of excellence will make true leaders of its students.
UBI Business School and SDMIMD will partner together, encouraging cooperation between their faculty, administrative staff, and research departments. Both partners look forward to an exchange of visiting scholars, as well as of students. In the long term, there exists the possibility of collaboration on study and research projects, and the development of joint programmes.