Dr. Neha Saini is a certified career counsellor with a Ph.D. in Management from the Birla Institute of Technology. She also holds an MBA in Agribusiness from MANAGE, Hyderabad, and an advanced certificate in digital marketing and communication from MICA, Ahmedabad. She has over 10 years of experience in teaching and managing research projects in consumer behavior, marketing management, agribusiness, and business analytics. Dr. Saini has worked as a visiting faculty member at several universities and institutes, including the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management, the Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, and National Institute of Agricultural Marketing , and many others . She has also published several research papers and has both international and domestic patents in her name. Dr. Saini's industry experience includes working as a Product and Business development Manager in National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX/ the Exchange)

Imperial School of Agri Business

Q1. Being a professor, what are your roles and responsibilities towards the students?

As an educator in management studies, I feel that students need to be connected to real-life work situations. It’s my responsibility to ensure that my students are engaged in the course work that has access to the best resources available and to help them understand the real business problems that managers face.

I strive to create an environment where students can feel comfortable asking questions and exploring new ideas without fear of judgment.

I believe in the importance of providing quality education to all students as well as fostering an environment that encourages analytical and logical thinking.

Q2. How do you tend to establish healthy relations with the students and fellow faculty? .

My top priority is to create an inclusive learning environment for my students. To do this, I believe it is essential to foster an atmosphere of respect and understanding in the classroom. This means actively listening to student perspectives and ideas, valuing different backgrounds, and creating opportunities for meaningful dialogue. I also strive to create a safe space where all students feel comfortable taking risks and engaging in class discussions so that everyone feels heard and respected.

I always ensure to work closely with other faculty members to ensure that the curriculum meets the needs of the diverse student body.

Q3. What are the factors that make the program you teach the best for the students to opt for?

Agribusiness management studies touch different areas, forming a 360-degree view of the agribusiness landscape. The agribusiness professional will incorporate knowledge of business management, supply chain, sales and Marketing, technology and innovation, sustainability, solutions to global agribusiness challenges, and leadership skills. The different knowledge acquired during the agribusiness management studies will allow the professional to work in different types of institutions and companies, giving them greater alternatives in terms of job opportunities.

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Q4. How does the program ensure that students are being prepared for the future?

Food and Agribusiness is a specialized course unknown to many; hence, the industry has a shortage of professionals, making it the right time to get an MBA degree in the field. With digitalization and industrialization spanning the country, traditional means of farming, processing, supply chain management, and other agriculture practices will soon be replaced by modern and electronic means. As a result, the industry will need skilled and professionally trained food and agribusiness executives to take care of the various operational and management roles in the field, which will have enormous scope even in the future.

Q5. How do you help your student to cope up with the competition being so high in the outside world?

I often prefer to use a combination of lectures, discussions, group work, and hands-on activities. This allows me to cover topics thoroughly while giving students opportunities to apply their knowledge and practice problem-solving skills.

I believe it is important to give students the tools they need to succeed, so I would ensure they stay up-to-date on any new learning materials available. Finally, I would encourage the student to seek extra help from me whenever required.

Q6. When you came to the college, what was your vision and how are you trying to achieve the same?

Like the college, my vision is for the holistic development of students, for which I try to apply the philosophy of creating engaging lesson plans so that they may challenge students to think critically about the course and its application.

I believe it is important for any institution to provide multiple opportunities for students, and thus I encourage them to practice what they learn through various activities such as group projects, debates, and discussions. This ensures that not only the students develop their intelligence quotient but also their social and emotional quotient.

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Q7. What valuable advice would you like to the students for them to have a prosperous career ahead?

I always advise my students to read, upskill, upgrade to build their career. Along with it to seek internship opportunities, build network, and to stay connected with their seniors, faculties, and batch mates. 

Q8. What are the challenges you are facing to improve the quality of education of your department?

One of the most significant challenges has been balancing teaching and research responsibilities. As an educator, one must stay updated on current trends in the subject field while also creating engaging lesson plans for students. This can be difficult when there are competing demands from both sides.