For students aspiring for a big career in management, getting admission into a top B-school just cannot be the end of their goal. Verily, in many ways, it may just be the beginning! This is because, the efforts to make each MBA/PGDM student a strong team player, domain expert and eventually a global manager with deep understanding of the sector, really starts from day one. Here, it may be apt to note that the academic experience and all-round development in Asian Business School (ABS) that begins from day one, significantly changes the students’ outlook towards life, both professionally as well as personally.
To help you understand this better, given below are five ways that would help you optimize your MBA/PGDM qualification.
(1) You should choose to undertake research projects: During the time that they study for MBA/PGDM, students must learn how to research well and write academic papers as it helps them develop a problem-solving ability and gives them a deeper understanding of the domain. Here, one may note that Asian Business School (ABS) provides ample research opportunities to students. ABS PGDM students can participate in annual conferences, conclaves and seminars and and work on research projects under the guidance of their faculty mentors. Such research projects help students gain hands-on experience in completing a creative business project. It also helps them add academic credentials that provide a strong base for a well-rounded resume.
(2) You should actively participate in events and competitions: Events and competitions provide wonderful platforms for learning and networking. The learning that is so gained through competitions, gives students some real life-long lessons. Here again, Asian Business School (ABS), Noida organizes national-level fests like ATHLEEMA (Annual Inter-College Sports Meet), KESSHET (Annual Inter College Cultural Fest), PROMULGARE (National Case Analysis Competition), CONNAISSANCEBIZ (National Business Quiz) and many others. Active participation in such events enables students to connect with like-minded people. They are also able to meet individuals who can help them in their professional journey ahead.
(3) You should learn to share your learning: MBA/PGDM is all about understanding the fundamentals of business and learning and how you can become an asset to your organization. It is therefore expected that a good manager will mentor and nurture his team members in various functional and technical aspects. Hence, it becomes important for students to cultivate a sense of sharing. This will not just help students understand things better but will also contribute towards enlightenment of others.
(4) You should definitely become a member of a student club: Student clubs at colleges are those places where students can make some of their most valued connections and memories to cherish forever. Besides, students can talk about their experience and participation in their job interviews as well. It has been said that learning business strategies simply will not do any good unless pupils have the smartness to apply them. Joining a student club will give the students a platform to hone their skills and learn how to apply their knowledge and skill-set in real life. Thus it is that there are various verticals under Asian Business School Student Clubs – such as MarkTechos: The Marketing Club, IT CLUB: TECHNOCRATS, CSR Club, The Finance Club: BULLS & BEARS, Synergize-To-Get-HR Club, Prakriti: The Environment Club, SEED: The Entrepreneurship Club Activity, Gnosis: The Literary Club, UTSAV: The Cultural Club, and Athleema: The Sports Club and many more – where students can apply and gain experience.
(5) You should constantly upskill yourself as much as possible: In many ways, COVID -19 crisis has made us realize that, no matter what, learning should never stop. There is no doubt agility and upskilling are going to be the desirable traits future managers will look for. So, it is advised that one should grab every opportunity to learn new things. In this context, it may be mentioned that at Asian Business School(ABS), there is a lot of stress on developing skills as a part of its core course structure. There are various facilities initiated by the college to delve upon such skills. In fact, it has a dedicated Centre of Skill Development (CSD) to ensure that their students are able to hone-up their skillsets to match the growing expectations of the business world.
Hence, it may be said that while a business schoolis all about exploration and going the extra mile, the student’s goal should be to draw the maximum mileage out of the resources at their disposal.
