Business schools have always been the starting point for those who dream of a successful career in Industry 4.0. In India, the expansion of business education in India is directly related to the prospect of future economic growth. The Covid-19 outbreak has moved the goalposts a little further, but it has also highlighted the significance of competent professionals in handling industrial disruption. Corporate competence stems from a well-balanced mix of in-depth knowledge of the business world, practical comprehension of its dynamics, and useful managerial skill sets, all of which may be acquired and developed at a solid business school.
GITAM School of Business is a leading B-School in India that provides contemporary and holistic education of global standards. GITAM School of Business is a constituent school of GITAM University, founded in 1980, which NAAC has rated as an A+ rated university, the highest rating given to any University at the time of accreditation. GITAM School of Business has 120 highly skilled faculty members spread over three campuses (Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, and Bangalore).
The school offers UG/PG courses (BBA and MBA General, MBA, International Business, MBA Health Care Hospital Management) with a cutting-edge academic curriculum incorporating business analytics, fintech, blockchain, AI/ML, and Digital Technology applications in business. New courses are introduced to remain competitive and serve the industry with the necessary knowledge. The syllabus is continually updated through Boards of Studies (BOS), comprised of the discipline’s prominent academicians, industry professionals, and core faculty. The school focuses on delivery through best-case studies presented in each course at the UD and PG levels. Faculty has access to case libraries, which are utilized to educate by employing the well-accepted business case pedagogy used in all top business schools.
Apart from E-Resources through the E-Library, students have access to a wealth of learning resources for each course that have been curated by a group of expert faculty assigned to each course. Learning is assisted by a user-friendly Learning Management System (LMS) such as Moodle and G-Learn, the GITAM University proprietary platform. “GITAM School of Business places a great deal of importance on research. The GITAM School of Business faculty has produced 321 research papers in peer-reviewed journals in the last two academic years. Research forms a major part of faculty responsibilities. The new knowledge gained from research contributes to enhancing the quality of instruction imparted to students,” emphasizes Amit Bhadra, Dean & Director, and Professor.
Business Skill Development
Student Club Activities- As a Business School, GITAM encourages students to learn by participating in activities and playing simulation
games. Student Clubs are formed for each domain and mentored by experienced faculty members. The student clubs organize competitive events to strengthen their business skills and domain knowledge, givingthem a competitive edge in their careers. Mentee Mentor System- As part of the Mentoring program, students are directed through their personality type and areas for improvement using the Psychometric tool ‘DISC’. Each student has a faculty mentor who guides them throughout their association with the school. The faculty mentor ensures that students acquire the required skills and knowledge to succeed in their professional pursuits.
The University Competency Development Centre also works with students to develop competencies relevant to business careers, alternative career prospects, and opportunities in the higher education field. Career Guidance-The Career Guidance Centre (GITAM Career Guidance Centre- GCGC) assists students in making sound career decisions. The Centre administers aptitude tests to determine each student's strengths and shortcomings. Based on the assessments, customized training programs are developed for individual students to ensure they are equipped with the skillsets needed to excel in the job interviews. The Career Guidance Centre also networks with hundreds of prospective employers to ensure employers across the spectrum of industries visit the campus for final placements and internships.
Some of the top corporates that have offered placements to the students include HUL, Deloitte, TCS, Capgemini, TAFE, FACE, Talent Sprint, More Retail, Vodafone, Exide Industries, Cease Fire, ICICI Securities, HFFC TCS, Accenture, Invesco, Aditya Birla Retail Ltd, Tech Mahindra, and more. <>bIndustry And International Outreach Senior business professionals and CEOs are invited to school to share their experiences and insights; wherein industry leaders conduct lectures as part of course delivery and skill-building programs. Industry professionals participate in curriculum development, advisory councils, and faculty development programs.
The school conducts management development and executive education programs for working professionals of various corporations. Executive education programs and consulting assignments have been conducted for top corporate and government organizations, including Brandix Apparel Pvt. Ltd, GATI Pvt.Ltd, Aurobindo Pharma Pvt.Ltd, Port Trust of Visakhapatnam, Naval Dockyard. The school has entered MOUs with several prestigious universities internationally for joint curriculum development, research, twinning programs, and student exchange.
The university competency Development centre also works with Students to develop competencies Relevant to business careers, alternative Career prospects, and opportunities in The higher education field
The students have availed the facility of one year of study abroad through the twinning program facility and completed their educational journey at the University of Nebraska, Omaha, and Central Michigan University, the USA, to name a few. The school has the privilege of having MOUs with Cardinal Stritch University, USA, University of Texas, USA, Northern Illinois University, USA, Florida International University, USA, University of the Virgin Islands, USA, University of Colorado, USA, Nipissing University, Canada, University of Lancaster, UK, University of Udine, Italy, University Paris Ouest Nanterre La Défense, France, Kathmandu University School of Management, Nepal, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore, Regent Business School, South Africa, IQS School of Management, Universitat Ramon Llull, Barcelona, Spain, St.
Petersburg State Marine Technical University, Russia toquote a few. “We are driven by the mission of providing futuristic and comprehensive education global standards with a strong sense of discipline and social significance in an invigorating environment, and envision being a global leader in higher education,” concludes Amit Bhadra.
Amit Bhadra, Dean & Director And Professor
Amit Bhadra, holds a bachelor’s degree in Engineering from NIT Surat and is a recipient of the University Gold Medal in Electrical Engineering. He earned his PGDM from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore and PhD from Pacific University, Udaipur. He is a member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council.
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