Woxsen University

Woxsen University (founded as Woxsen School of Business) in 2014 is a private university in Telangana, India. It has a 200-acre residential campus, consisting of constituent schools such as the School of Business, School of Technology, School of Art & Design, School of Law, School of Liberal Arts and Humanities, and School of Architecture and Planning.

The 200 acre fully-residential campus of Woxsen University is located at Sadashivapet, about 70kms from the city of Hyderabad, Telangana.

The Centre of Excellence at Woxsen University serves as a hub for research and development, focusing on specialized areas and emerging technologies. Woxsen University is home to a variety of CoEs, including 15 at the university level, 26 at the faculty level, and 21 specifically dedicated to students.

The role of CoEs at Woxsen University is to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, promote the exchange of knowledge among researchers, faculty members, and students. They support research and skill enhancement, aligning with the university's commitment to advancing academic and industry progress. Through partnerships with various industries, the CoEs meet the evolving demands of the corporate sector.

The artificial intelligence Research Centre at Woxsen University is an institution focused on advancing AI research and innovation. It consists of a group of researchers, faculty, and students who explore domains such as machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, robotics, and the emerging field of the Metaverse. The centre aims to develop AI solutions that address real-world challenges and contribute to progress across various sectors. To facilitate research activities, the centre provides advanced infrastructure and computational resources.

Woxsen University has set up a number of honorary chairs in a variety of management domains. Examples are the Amitava Chattopadhyay Chair of Consumer Insights and Innovation, the Cary Cooper Chair of Organizational Psychology, the Vijay Govindarajan Chair of Strategy and Innovation, the Andreas Kaplan Chair of Responsible Research, the Steven Pinker Chair of Cognitive Psychology, the Mohanbir Sawhney Chair of Digital Marketing, and the Valarie Zeithaml Chair of Services Marketing.

The Woxsen Case Study Centre (CSC) also called as Mohanbir Sawhney Case Study Centre is an institution established within Woxsen University with a focus on fostering the case study ecosystem. Collaborating closely with the university's faculty members, the CSC engages in the development and publication of a collection of case studies. These case studies are subsequently distributed to reputable publishers, case centers, and academic institutions, including Harvard Business Publishing, Ivey Publishing, and Yale University.

Woxsen University has many social impact initiatives. One initiative is "Project Aspiration," providing targeted training sessions for female students from disadvantaged backgrounds on topics such as SMART goals, mental health, and life skills. Students are also involved in "Street Cause," a nationwide organization focused on uplifting rural India through fundraising campaigns and educational activities. The university promotes sustainable practices, including vertical farming techniques to maximize crop yields while minimizing land and water usage. Additionally, students have developed the "Portable De-moisturizer," a device that efficiently dries natural produce without wastage. Woxsen University collaborates with Monmouth University in the "Woxsen-Monmouth Elevate Program," aiming to uplift underprivileged students in Telangana by addressing areas such as health, education, inequalities, and economic growth.