Uniqueness of Academic Endeavour

Teaching Methodology

Shaping Career at IBRAD

At IBRAD a unique trilogy of students, faculty and learning resources will produce some of the best minds in the country. In addition, an environment conducive to new ideas and sharing of knowledge helps in the development of a spirit of co-operation among students.

The essential catalyst in this process of transformation is our highly accomplished and erudite faculty. Our faculty members since 1985 are involved in training, consultancy, as well as leading-edge research in key areas. Our faculties are not only teacher, they are the mentors and in true sense they are the facilitators for the trainee students. As an added advantage, the learning provided at IBRAD is not only restricted to the class-room. Live projects, work shop and many field works are there to get an insight into the realities of real-world of development which sustains.

MBA offers a balance between theory and practice. True learning comes easily, provides lasting benefit and is readily applicable when faced with real-world challenges. The MBA program of IBRAD school favours the study of real world situations to allow students to develop their adaptability, decision-making especially in the grey areas and analytical skills.

In IBRAD School the teaching methodology used represent one of the most demanding, engaging, and provocative way to learn about the management skills and leadership. The teaching methodology used in IBRAD School equips the students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to deal effectively with the wide array of difficult decisions they have to face during their careers. The education students receive at IBRAD School provides a solid foundation that serves them for a lifetime.

The teaching methodology has emphasised that

Students play an active role in their own learning experience, with major emphasis placed on classroom intercommunication, teamwork, one-on-one dialog and the sharing of on-the-job expertise and perspectives.
In inspirational business games, students are confronted with challenges that commonly occur in the business world. Working in teams, they apply classroom learning towards the mastery of realistic challenges while at the same time generating new ideas and improving their conflict-solving abilities and team skills.
With project management being essential to the success of virtually every corporate objective, the academic program is enriched by project work on a regular basis. The focus here is on strategic thinking, goal-driven actions and responsible attitudes.

Foundation program

Prior to commencement of the regular university semester students go through an intense, three-week Foundations program, starting from 15th June of the calendar year, followed by the semester each involving eight required core courses. The objective of the program is to bring the students from various disciplines to a level plane with orientation on basics of mathematics, economics, accountancy and English especially business writing/ communication before setting foot on the actual management studies.

One key requirement of students of IBRAD School is that they be social. First-year students are divided into six groups each comprising of 10 members. Group and team assignments are introduced from Foundation Program. The networking is expected to continue long after completion of the course. Students can count on access to alumni willing to serve as career advisors and mentors, and must be ready, when the time comes, to rovide the same help to others.

Pre class Assignments and Post class assignments

Students have pre class assignments which they have to prepare before they attend the class which allow them a chance to read through the materials and be prepared with their analyses for the class discussion.

After the completion of the class room sessions, students are again given assignments which are to be submitted to the concerned teachers within a specified time frame. This again helps them to recapitulate the topic and develop analytical views.

Case Study

The topics are discussed with a case study approach. Faculty members lead the class discussion and encourage debate between the students. This method is emphasized at IBRAD School and there is a large following of MBA students who believe this is the best way to learn in business school.

Typically, a case study presents an individual - usually a manager - with a real decision to make, background information on the organization and its environment. Students are expected to identify the key issues in the case, use the knowledge earned in the course to evaluate different options, make a reasonable decision and recommend a clear plan of action. It helps transforming a student's potential talent into a powerful capacity for effective decision making.

Lecture

The faculty member introduces and explains the topics. There is usually an opportunity to ask questions and discuss some of the points raised. It helps in clarifying the theories and concepts that students can apply when they re-enter the work force.

Tutorials

Tutorials are more two-way in style than lectures, and allow students to receive feedback on how their work is progressing. They also allow students to discuss with their tutors any difficulties they may be experiencing.

Seminars

Held in small groups, these provide an opportunity for a student to introduce a given topic and to lead a group discussion on that topic. The free flow of ideas produces a stimulating learning environment.

Experiential Learning

Experiential learning involves the application of theory to a real-world business problem. Proponents of this approach believe that it gives the students a "nuts and bolts" training approach to management as well as invaluable networking amongst the management of the company where they are applying their knowledge.

In I BRAD School students are given opportunity to visit and share experiences with the real life practitioners that help in experiential learning.

Group Projects and Group Studies

Students are encouraged to do group projects and group studies. The students are usually expected to do their assignments such as papers, oral presentations and case studies as part of a team and in a collaborative way. This helps them in preparing for the real life situation where they have to tackle diversity.

Stimulating Personal Growth by Encouraging Interaction at different levels

With the peer - Students are encouraged to work in group. The group is formed on the first day only. The intensity of group work builds a foundation of trust that enables students to take risks and develop greater confidence. It also helps them in small, cross-section learning through collaborative study and opportunities to test their ideas
With the mentors - Each group of students is having mentor (faculty) who facilitates the students in their professional and personal growth.
With the faculty - Apart from the regular class room orientation small groups are formed with students who need special attention in any subject and they have intense interaction with the concerned faculty after regular class hours.
with professionals and managers - Students are getting opportunity of interaction with the professionals and managers from various organisations through interactive sessions, MDP programs and workshops.

Off Campus opportunities for Leadership

IBRAD School's immersive approach to business education extends beyond the boundaries of the classroom. We encourage students to complement their on-campus studies with off-campus learning experiences that deepen their understanding of business issues and enrich their portfolio of business experiences.

Immersion Experience Program

The Immersion Experience Program (IXP) maximizes participant-centered learning experiences by integrating the School's distinctive case method of teaching with field-based learning activities after the first semester examination. Students can collaborate with faculty to have in-depth explorations of any contemporary business and leadership issues.These program introduces students to prominent managers in emerging markets, new technologies and innovative business practices.

Students assessment and evaluation

Just as teaching is conducted in a range of styles, so too is assessment.

Assessment methods vary according to the purpose of the assessment and the nature of the individual programme. Apart from the semester exmainations conducted by the university at the end of each semester and two slot tests conducted for internal markings as required by the university students are also assessed regualrly in different forms such as

Answering four basic questions at the end of each class.
Open-book exams ( where students can use reference books in the examination)
Objective tests
Assignments that include essays, seminar papers, reports on practical and project work that they can prepare with access to reference materials.

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Grooming, Personality and Soft Skill Developmentt

The Fact....

Even the most successful person in the world has utilized only 7% of their potentials... Thus all of us have the sky rocketing opportunity to make use of our untapped potentials.

The effort of IBRAD schools is to help students to identify and utilize their potentials through proper grooming and personality development program.

Soft Skills Training for effective communication

IBRAD provides specially designed training program for the students in order to improve their employability skills and to prepare them to face the interview boards more effectively. The objective of this course is to provide the student with an integrated module of personality emphasizing those areas, which are essential for the overall growth and development of a confident and well groomed professional. This program consists of a series of training courses that provide specific knowledge about management areas that are vital to the success of modern organizations.

Yoga-Meditation

Stress is the "flight or fight" response to demanding situations which are very common in our daily lives. Yoga helps students to stay clam and focused during those hours and makes one adaptable to change. Through Yoga and Meditation classes students will be groomed to face any kind of situation.

Appearance Enhancement and Grooming

When a student appears for an interview or any kind of presentation his or her appearance matters a lot. So, IBRAD has arranged some workshops on Make-up and Grooming for students.

Body Language

Body language is the way people unconsciously transmit their private thoughts and emotions through their body movements. These include the way they fold their arms, cross their legs, sit, stand, walk, move their lips, their eyes, rub their noses, clear their throats, wink and smile. The maximum emphasis in our communication comes from the body i.e., gestures and actions. Students of IBRAD need to have a grasp of our inherent sign language. For that workshops are organized. The students are taught how to enter a room, sit on a chair, shake hands, how to smile, how to use their gestures at an interview, how to walk, how to observe another human being.

Projecf: Project work helps the students to comprehend the significance of technicality of the activity. Project work may involve working individually or in groups to produce a detailed project report on the investigation and analysis of a topic, situation or hypothesis as assigned.

Personality Development

In today's global environment, the motivated, dynamic an skilled professionals with leadership qualities are the need of the day. IBRAD School is poised to design the communication and personality development programme with a view to improve the overall personality of students so as to prepare them as per the requirements of the corporate bodies/industries.

Business Etiquette and manners

It is very important to learn the etiquette and manners including dress code and table manners to face the interview and interact and impress the external world. IBRAD School provides opportunities organize special orientation classes for the students to face interview and facilitate the process of placement.

Corporate Mentoring

Students will be attached to some corporate professionals based on their area of interest and specialization to provide them with insights an experience of the corporate world. They will also guide them to choose and decide about their career options.

Placement

Placement assistance will be provided to the deserving students.

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