While business schools are mushrooming by the dozens across the country, the quality of their education modules is highly questionable. A classic case in point being the ever widening gap in the ratio between the number of management graduates passing out each year and the number of candidates amongst them who are truly next level in terms of acumen.
While COVID and study from home may have contributed to an extent in creating this imbalance, it still doesn’t absolve institutes of their responsibility of not improving their standards of imparting knowledge and skills.
Even PwC nods and says, "The challenges that leaders face today are far more significant and complex than they've ever been in the past." Hence at this moment, India needs world class institutions that offer much more than just a conventional 'business school' experience.
By bringing business education in sync with the future, Vijay Patil School of Management (VPSoM) has emerged as a prime player with its management programs such as BBA and MBA. There is no denying that the business landscape is facing unprecedented challenges from an exhausted workforce and a fast-paced labor market. Hence, VPSoM is addressing this problem via its 3E framework of education, which includes -
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Experiential Learning
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Experimental Approach
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Entrepreneurial spirit
Walking the talk and facilitating world-class education for next-gen leaders, VPSoM has also collaborated with Harvard Business School Online to bring a new dimension to management education. This partnership brings leading Harvard Business School experiences on board through their online content, unique teaching tools, and case-based interactive learning that allows students to access advanced courses like Disruptive Strategy, Negotiation Mastery, Business Analytics, etc.
VPSoM believes that we all have a responsibility towards the society we function in, and hence transforming this current state of affairs and reshaping the business school experience in India by promoting conscious capitalism is and should always be our primary mission. Therefore, we have been addressing the institute’s well-being, diversity, equity, and inclusion quotients as a priority.
The pandemic and rampant technological revolution have caused a seismic shift in the global workforce with profound implications on education and skills agendas. If we trust the experts, “The future of work has already arrived”. Yet, unfortunately, business schools are still teaching students to mint profits rather than being ‘responsible leaders’ who care for business as much as they care for the environment.
This is exactly what VPSoM intends to address. VPSoM is fully committed to the 4Ps of business -
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Purpose
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People
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Planet
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Profit
The School also features a unique immersion program totaling over 100 hours of holistic education in its ESG (Environment, Sustainability, Governance) model, which instills an awareness of the significant issues facing society and the environment among the students. By nurturing this socio-environmental consciousness within its students, VPSoM is paving the way for mindful, purpose-driven business leaders to enter the economy instead of ruthless competitors. The world needs business leaders who know skills beyond business management because thoughtful and responsible decision-making will determine whether we make or break our future. It’s time to look beyond what meets the eye.