Dr. Minu John is the Head of the Department of the MBA programme at KMM College of Arts and Science. She holds a B.Com. in Marketing, MBA in Finance, and an M.Com. along with a PhD in Social Sciences from Cochin University. Dr. John has worked as a faculty member at renowned institutes like MES AIMAT, Kappan’s School of Accountancy and Management, Cochin International Airport Academy, Shadwell’s and Jnana Deepa Vidyapeedham. She has also conducted, attended and participated in over seven faculty development programme as a resource person in SPSS and Research Methodology. His area of interest is in Finance and Marketing. With five years of teaching experience and five years of research experience, Dr. Minu has also presented and published eight papers in international and national journals and magazines.

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What are the factors that make this program the best for the students to opt?

Our MBA program offers a variety of specialisations like Finance, Marketing, Information systems, Human Resources Management, Operations Management, and International Business. The college has expert faculties with specialised knowledge and years of experience in their fields. External programs from different resource persons are provided so that the students are aware of the career opportunities available to them. Talks are conducted within the department with industry experts to stay updated on the current trends and practices in the field. The MBA department provides placement training in the third semester so that the students are equipped with the necessary soft skills required for the placement drive. There are two industrial visits where students can get more insights into the industry and a mandatory two month long summer internship, which offers the students real-world experience. In the final year, students attempt problem oriented research in which they can gain insight into the research methodology and different analysing tools like SPSS.

What will you say the best practices in the course you are offering?

We are offering a foundation programme for students in their first year where students who do not have any background in accountancy, economics, or quantitative techniques are taught the basics. This makes it easy for them to get acquainted with the classes and keep pace with their classmates. In addition, an introduction to case study analysis and a research orientation programme are also taught. A first-semester executive impact programme is given in which they get acquainted with case studies, presentation skills, etc. From the third semester on, placement training is given to the students, in which they will be acquainted with how to prepare a resume, attempt aptitude tests, and participate in group discussions, and interviews.

What are the valuable insights of the program that you are offering at your institute or department?

Our MBA programme is intended to keep our students updated with daily national and international news, business updates, market updates and changes in foreign exchanges through daily news analysis. We have career development programmes like executive impact programmes, experienced faculties, expert talks from diverse fields, two months of internships, and industry visits. We also focus on fostering entrepreneurship through our entrepreneurial club. Our students can compete in diverse industries and be able to get a job according to their specialisation.

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

Our MBA programme prepares students by providing an executive impact programme which involves case study analysis, group discussion, quizzes and interviews, which can help update their knowledge. With this training, the students can improve their decision-making skills and know how to interact in a team. They also receive training on how to prepare their resume and develop their interview and research skills. There are also mock interviews, group discussions and aptitude training so that students are better prepared to attend the placement drive in their last semester.

How did you train yourself/ faculty to deliver this program to the students?

We stress the fact that faculties should be updated with daily news and technology. All the classes are taught with the help of PowerPoint presentations, so the faculties are required to know Microsoft PowerPoint. Moreover, faculties are given training in research and paper publications so that they can actively participate and keep themselves updated with research. There are also faculty development programmes in SPSS so that they can assist students in the fourth semester in problem orientation research.

How do you tend to build an industry connected with this program?

Building an industry-connected program involves talking with specialists in the field concerned with the specialisation. We have conducted talks with experts in fields like finance, human resources, and marketing. Industrial visits are conducted twice in their academic period to get real-world exposure. A summer internship for two months is arranged so that students can get a live experience of the concerned industry. Career development programs and special classes with experts are also organised for the students. 

What are the benefits and career options after pursuing this course?

After pursuing an MBA, students will be acquainted with practical knowledge of the industry. After our pre-placement courses, our students will be able to make better resumes and develop their soft skills. They will be offered many placement opportunities at popular brands like HDFC Life, LULU Group etc. Our students receive the practical and theoretical knowledge to excel in any management role in different industries.