RV University Strives to Empower Transformations, says Prof. (Dr.) Subhashree Natarajan, Dean – School of Business

 

 In an exclusive interview with Shiksha.com, Prof. (Dr.) Subhashree Natarajan talks philosophy and mission of the School of Business and how it prepares students for successful careers in the Management field. The School of Business creates an ecosphere for insightful Learning and Research Knowledge. 

 

Prof. (Dr.) Subhashree Natarajan, Dean – School of Business. Having worked in Advertising and Edutech industries – promoting and researching for renowned brands like Ponds, Sodexho, Tata Indicom, HCL bean, Aptech, and ICNET, she brings a blend of Industry exposure and research to the academia.

Q1. Can you discuss the philosophy and mission of the School of Business and how it prepares students for successful careers in the Management field?

• Philosophy

School of Business, RV University strives to empower transformations through thought-leadership in Business; supported by tech-savviness and ethics. We encourage our students to ask questions on very being of a state and help them be out-of-box non-conformists, capable of articulating their thoughts and championing the socio-economic causes. We nurture supportive relationships and serve expansive entrepreneurial dreams.

• Mission

To develop Original Thinkers, Original Doers, and Innovators

How it prepares students for successful careers in the Management field

We prepare our students for a successful career by addressing (a) What we offer as our academic curriculum (b) How we offer it (c) and by paying attention to the fine intellectual teaching-learning ambience

(a)  The well-designed curricula for the programmes offered by the School of Business are co-created with industries and communities. We adopt a T-model of learning that covers the breadth and depth of the functional areas that improves Personal, functional, industry skills. Furthermore, our students graduate with embedded professional certifications from institutions of world repute that leverages their employability edge

(b)  Our professors facilitate deep dialogues for instilling knowledge and confidence in learners; help the incumbents set self-goals and improve them by magnitude, act with empathy and serve society by being sensitive to its needs.

The School of Business creates an ecosphere for insightful Learning and Research knowledge. Students’ cognitive, technical and interpersonal skills are advanced through exposures and interactions with industries, international communities, professional bodies, intellectual fraternities and peer-groups

Q2. What are the top five USPs of School of Business and why students should choose you over your competitors?

1)  New age courses in collaboration with industries

2)  Internationalism – Opportunities to study abroad, International internships

3)  CXO mentoring and Master classes

4)  Professional certifications

5)  Proof-of-work / portfolio that testifies students interest, knowledge and skills 

Q3. Which programmes would you say are best for students at School of Business, RV University that will help them grow professionally?

All programs, indeed

The programmes at the Undergraduate level are offered for 4-years with an exit option at the end of the 3rd year, as per NEP 2020 policy.

Under graduate students opting for Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), based on their interests and job-scope can choose BBA (Hons) – Regular, BBA (Hons)- Digital Marketing, BBA(Hons) – Data Science and Analytics offered in collaboration with leading Analytics and data company

Under graduate students opting for Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), can choose B.Com (Hons) – Regular, B.Com (Hons)- Capital Markets and Banking in collaboration with a leading international bank, B.Com(Hons) – Professional for co-qualifying in CA, ACCA / USCMA. B.Com programme is accredited by ACCA,UK with 9-paper exemption

At the postgraduate level, Students may choose to opt for

• MBA _ Regular
• MBA- Global Financial Markets. This programme is offered in Collaboration with National Stock Exchange Academy of India. The curriculum enables students obtain International certifications by US CMT-Level 1, RIMS, FINRA
• MBA – Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. This programme is offered in collaboration with a world renowned AI and Data Science Company. 5 industry certifications are embedded in the programme.
• MBA- Strategy & Sustainability

This is a most sought programme by industry professionals, as Sustainability gaining prominence and has emerged with mandatory job position in mining, manufacturing, infrastructure sectors in India

Q4. Do you believe in knowledge that is not restricted to four walls only? If yes, how?

Definitely - Yes!

Indian Knowledge systems had never been restricted to four walls and will never be.

We, at School of Business, have designed the pedagogy that clearly categorizes the immersive and experiential learning courses and components of courses. Some of the unique immersive deliverables, in addition to NGO immersion, Industry internship and Capstone projects are

• Epistème - Student led knowledge exhibition
• CXO protégé program
•  Master classes
• Case-A-thons
• Ideation
•  Market surveys / Interviews of CEOs, Entrepreneurs, Policymakers,civilians
• Simulated business decisions, portfolio creation and wealth management
• Book reviews, business story telling
• Mock Boardroom meetings and Annual General Meetings

Q5. Does the institute offer financial aid to students? Does the institute promote equal learning opportunities for students?

Yes, very generous Philanthropic / Merit-based / sports scholarships are extended to reach all segments of the society

Q6. What is your vision for the School of Business in the next five years?

We wish and are working towards International accreditation that would testify the quality and rigour of our academic programmes and its deliverables. 

In the next five years, the School of Business, RV University will be in the forefront in terms of creating thought leaders in business, as coveted resources for progressive companies and enterprising institutions - nationally and internationally

Q7. How is the School of Business adapting its curriculum to keep pace with rapidly changing technology and industry demands?

In the world of Business, technology and business are inseparable and as a Business School its important that we stays in-ground with industrial progress and their requirements. Every programme offered by the school of Business, RV University has technology agility, ethical addressing and community impact. Some of the programmes are unique and are powered by glotechnology giants.