Dr. M. M. Bagali is the Director of Management Studies of the MBA Programme at East Point Group of Institutions. An experienced individual, he holds three PhD degrees, one in Management, Social Work and a Post Doc in HRM. Besides his role as a Director, he also works as a Senior Professor of Management and Human Resources. Before he took up his role at East Point, he worked in several roles in academia, such as Dean, Admin and Management Head at leading B-Schools.

Dr. Bagali has two decades of work experience during which he has supervised over 16 PhD dissertations and 11 Master of Philosophy degrees. He has, to his credit, over 150 research publications and papers published in leading journals. The 'Group of Research Practitioners,' an opt-in research community of business experts affiliated with the Harvard Business Review Advisory Committee/group, includes Dr. Bagali. He is enthusiastic about bridging the gap between the business world and the classroom.

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You have held key positions at education institutes throughout your professional career. What are the key factors that keep you connected with the education sector?

If you want to make a difference in society, the greatest method is to educate the community. My entire professional life has been spent in education, specifically higher education. I've seen a lot over the years, and there are various reasons why I'm in this wonderful profession. The inner joy that I get as a professor in this profession comes from shaping the students' cognitive processes, and careers, and how that reflects in nation building. The beauty of being in education is getting to debate with students numerous factors that impact the economy, how education brings maturity to the country, and the role of students in producing a happier society. Since I am a PhD advisor with 16 awarded students under my supervision, the education sector allows me to explore new opportunities and paths while also contributing to education through research. As is customary, such research findings might be incorporated into classroom instruction to enhance students' learning experiences. 

Being the Director of East Point College what is your philosophy of leadership? How would you describe your leadership style?

My method is based on the 3E concept (Education, Experience, and Exposure). If you want to encourage pupils to think big, bring in a subject that teaches current information and encourages students to think critically. I bring in opportunities for students to investigate great learning options that assist pupils in reaching their full potential. Sharing one's own experiences allows for the practical visualisation of various scenarios. The greater the exposure to the corporate world of work, the greater the maturity of students in grasping reality and dealing with real-world job situations. While sharing my experience, I contrast several techniques of teaching that I use, such as lecturing, theorizing, illustrating, and choreographing a situation. However, I stick to giving both practical guidance and big-picture concepts. The more students are exposed to varied scenarios, the more practical their knowledge becomes. In my role as department head, I encourage students to learn in a variety of settings. This is accomplished through student exposure such as organization tours, CEO meetings, and firsthand experience with various business situations. 

Being the Director of East Point College how do you strategies about the key programs and plans for the marketing and administration of your institute?

Students prioritize admittance to institutes based on three criteria: teaching, practical experience, and placements. Communication about the quality of teaching and the many methodologies used in the department results in higher student buy-in. Students are informed about the teaching process and how teaching adds value to their lives. The department collaborates with numerous organizations to implement an experiential learning style in which students gain hands-on experience through handoffs. We have a student involvement plan that includes a focus on how the department has implemented case discussions and FIELD team projects that challenge, provoke, and inspire students. We reach out to students and explain how many hours a faculty member devotes to preparation, which includes individual case reviews, creating notes and lesson plans, and collaborative analysis among colleagues. Placement increases student confidence, and this is a well-structured process that is conveyed to the community.

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The education systems in India and other foreign countries are structured very differently. In your experience, what can an inbound student gain from studying here in your institute?

East Point Management Program has a history of conducting and administering courses for over 20 years. A devoted team of faculty, corporate leaders, professors of practise, placement and career center, and career education professionals guides students. A team of experienced proctors, mentors and professionals prepares students for interviews, group discussions, presentations, and group interactions. The department has also implemented a comprehensive seven-day induction/immersion program that combines theory and practice with a flipped teaching approach and gamification. We maintain an ideal faculty-student ratio that allows each student to receive focused attention and better connect with professors. Extensive exposure to industry and familiarization with the actual world of work scenarios through organizational visits and meeting and engaging with top company CEOs. We have a Finishing School, where each student's career map and personality fit with the planned profession (psychometric tests) are performed so that the students can be counseled for the correct career and profession. 

What do you think should be the Institute’s top priority over the next 10 years?

There are several priorities that the institute can focus on, but the most important one that is required is students' skill growth. We aim to make students industry-ready and prepared to tackle the unpredictable world of work. We can do this by structuring the program for global trips and exposure, you can gain global exposure and maturity. We also aim for more engagement with startups, as the economy increasingly seeks job development and employment, which can be accomplished through startups. Fostering Entrepreneurship and introducing people to the world of entrepreneurship through one-of-a-kind opportunities and programming such as New Venture Start-up seminars, conversations, and presentations is an ideal situation. We will place an intense emphasis on extracurricular activities and numerous opportunities to demonstrate leadership abilities through varied outward tasks and interactions. We will introduce a global internship and immersion program that allows students to experience the global environment, interact with international students and professors, and explore prospects.

What would you like people to know about your EAST POINT COLLEGE they may not know?

The East Point organisation is comprised of a wide variety of programmes that are aimed at aiding students' progress and providing them with opportunities for strategic job preparation. As a result of the group's evolution over the course of its history, it has evolved into a prestigious educational institution for pupils operating within the domain of higher education. It is essential for students to be aware that the East Point Group provides several different programs and initiatives some of which are Ssill-based teaching, advanced Industry-Institute interface, case-based teaching, flipped classes, corporate experience professors, mentoring and preparing students for industry readiness, as well as a startup and incubation center. These initiatives are geared towards the overall development of the kids and are focused on the student's progression in all aspects of their lives. The startup and incubation center serves as a very advantageous environment for the cultivation of students' ideas, while faculty mentors offer considerable value by guiding and assisting students in the establishment of their ventures and the development of their growth strategies. The center also serves as a very ideal environment for the cultivation of students' ideas.