We follow a strict procedure while designing curriculum, says Associate Professor at ABBS

In a conversation with Shiksha, Associate Professor at Acharya Bangalore B School (ABBS) Dr Rajesh C. talks about aspects that help them make students understand the real expectation of corporates before moving out of college

Q:  What are the salient features of the teaching methodology adopted by your college? How does this differ from others?
A: The teaching methodology at ABBS is a blend of Lectures, Case studies and Experiential Learning in terms of mini projects and assignments. Certain subjects do adopt simulation to learn subjects practically. This helps students to retain the concepts and theory. 

Q: How are you preparing your students to be Industry ready?
A: ABBS provides better Internship Opportunities for Higher Employability through two university projects and one Social Responsibility project. Our college also provides access to learning opportunities for students from industry through guest lectures and workshops. These two aspects are making students understand the real expectations of corporates before moving out of college.

Q: What are the qualities you are looking for in student applicants? What qualities do they need to do well in your course?
A: As a teacher, I look forward to positive attitude towards curriculum, ability to think and work independently and an inquiring mind from student applicants.

Q: How do you ensure that your course curriculum is up to date and meets industry requirements?
A: ABBS follows strict procedure in developing and dissemination of course materials, academic calendar, co-curricular and extracurricular calendar to students in advance. Other relevant information or materials is shared with students in a timely manner which is updated from time to time as per industry dynamics. Such kind of practices helps ABBS meeting the course delivery to students.

Q: Is your college receptive to innovation, technology, science & entrepreneurship? How? Could you cite some examples of these? 
A: ABBS has an Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) and Incubation cell dedicated for fostering entrepreneurship. Regular activities and challenges given to students is encouraging innovation among students in terms of product and service development and problem-solving. EDC center has incubated campus companies in Food & beverages and e-commerce space.