Dr. B.V. Doshi, the famous Indian Architect from Ahmedabad and Prof. Indira J. Parikh, Founder President, FLAME and former Dean, IIM, Ahmedabad then joined the effort to create FLAME, anchored in Liberal Education. FLAME is an Institution at Learning that aims to deliver experiential learning to foster in students; the professionalism, collaboration, appreciation of leadership, ability to work hard, take rational decisions, and develop high thinking and sensitization to social needs.
The concept of an undergraduate School of Liberal Education offering undergraduate programs in a host of subjects from the Creative Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences and Natural Sciences and applied areas; a School of Business offering a PGDM in Management, a School of Communication offering PGDM in Mass Media, a School of Performing Arts and a Center for Organizational Growth and Excellence offering Management Development Programs for the Industry emerged after discussions on the lacunae in the current education system with intellectuals, students and heads of educational institutions.
FLAME, spread on the 75 acres of green expanse aims to prepare graduates who have a strong desire to learn and grow continually, welcome new ideas, value diversity with desire to succeed and give one’s best towards excellence in all spheres of life. Its curriculum includes perspective building, skills and competencies for the communication skills, problem-solving skills, creativity, innovation and teamwork that also meet the needs of the diverse sectors of the country.
The mission of FLAME is:
To create a thirst and to provide an environment that encourages the assimilation, dissemination, and generation of new ideas and understanding.
To stimulate and foster the latent curiosity in every individual.
To encourage students to challenge the status quo and to create a spirit of inquiry, to generate free exchange of thoughts and ideas and to provide the resources to explore.
To nurture young minds in an environment that is non-judgmental and unbiased.
To create awareness of the responsibility and accountability that goes hand-in-hand with freedom.
To offer a platform for research in all fields of learning.
Admissions
The programs offered at FLAME are designed to balance classroom instruction with a unique delivery system - an intensive exploration of a medium through a practical, hands-on work culture.
FLAME School of Business offers an AICTE approved two-year post-graduate diploma program anchored in liberal education and select courses at undergraduate level.
FLAME School of Communication offers an AICTE approved two-year post-graduate diploma program (Communication) anchored in liberal education and select courses at undergraduate level.
FLAME School of Liberal Education offers a four-year undergraduate program culminating in a double qualification: FLAME Diploma in Liberal Education and a BA or BBA.
FLAME School of Performing Arts offers an undergraduate three-year degree course, a two-year postgraduate course and a five-year integrated program. Apart from these, the school offers diploma courses of varying duration.
