The OPPO Centre of Excellence was initiated in 2025 as an industry-sponsored collaboration aligned with OPPO’s focus on sustainability, retail operations, digital engagement, and employability-oriented skill development.
The partnership addresses emerging skill requirements in areas such as:
As part of its strategic engagement, OPPO sponsored industry-led initiatives that combined social responsibility with skill development.
The collaboration began with the OPPO “Generating Green” Campaign, focused on e-waste collection and environmental awareness, aligning industry sustainability goals with student learning and community impact.
Lloyd Business School was recognized as the Best Institute for the project by OPPO and AICTE, reinforcing the strategic value and industry relevance of the collaboration.
Under the OPPO CoE framework, learning pathways were co-designed to integrate real-world industry initiatives into student learning. Instead of standalone theoretical instruction, students engaged with live industry contexts such as sustainability campaigns, retail operations, and digital marketing initiatives.
Learning activities were aligned with:
This ensured students developed industry-relevant competencies aligned with OPPO’s operational and market practices.
The OPPO CoE leveraged industry environments and live platforms as learning infrastructure.
Faculty members were actively involved in supervising and mentoring students during OPPO-led initiatives. Continuous interaction with industry professionals enabled faculty to integrate:
into classroom discussions and academic delivery.
Experiential learning formed the core of the OPPO CoE model.
Students participated in:
Through a structured selection process, 13 students were selected for the OPPO Retail Internship, gaining hands-on experience in:
Student performance under the OPPO CoE was evaluated through:
The retail internship program served as a career-readiness and talent identification platform, strengthening hiring linkages and employability outcomes.
The OPPO CoE operates under institutional oversight with continuous coordination between Lloyd Business School and OPPO representatives.