Program Objectives
- Apply knowledge of management theories and practices to solve business problems.
- Faster analytical and critical thinking abilities for data-based decision-making.
- Develop value-based leadership ability.
- Understand, analyze and communicate global, economic, legal and ethical aspects of business.
- Lead themselves and others in the achievement of organizational goals, as well as contribute effectively to a team environment
- Use technology-driven tools and techniques.
- Develop global perspectives in management.
- Cultivate an attitude for lifelong learning.
Teaching and learning in KIM is based on the following model
Several initiatives have been taken over the period 2022-25 . An indicative list is given below:
Activity Based Learning
CORPORATE READINESS: StEP MODULE- 2024 AND ONGOING
- Apply knowledge of management theories and practices to solve business problems.
- Foster analytical and critical thinking abilities for data-based decision-making.
- Use technology-driven tools and techniques.
- Develop global perspectives in management.
- Cultivate an attitude for lifelong learning.
- To enhance soft skills ,resume development and placement quotient.
- Improve communication skills and be able to relate global, economic, legal and ethical aspects of business and knowledge of businesses.
- Subject embeds could include domain areas, strategic management and business communications
In early 2024, a faculty specialising in corporate readiness and with substantive training experience in management schools was appointed to deliver the corporate readiness module. The module is titled StEP and involves mandated sessions for all students which include grooming, business case analysis, GD-PI preparation, role play resume writing, business brieng etc. The sessions are practical and hands-on with invited experts and alumni leading the sessions.
Faculty Champion: Mrs. Era Sood, Assistant Professor.
Blended Learning
COEP BHAU INSTITUTE BOOTCAMP : 2022-24 AND ONGOING.
- Apply knowledge of management theories and practices to solve business problems
- Foster analytical and critical thinking abilities for data-based decision-making.
- Use technology-driven tools and techniques.
- Cultivate an attitude for lifelong learning.
- To introduce the concept of entrepreneurship and skills required.
- Cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset and problem solving approach.
- Subjects embeds : One credit course embed, strategic management.
“Entrepreneurship and Innovation” Boot Camp for PGDM students. This event, conducted in collaboration with COEPs-BHAU Centre for Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership, and was overseen by Dr. Srinivasa Suresh Sikhakolli, Associate Professor and Dean of Entrepreneurship and Convenor-IIC. KIM has a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with COEPs-BHAU to support entrepreneurship, pre-incubation, and incubation initiatives. Insightful sessions were delivered by industry experts Mr. Mandar Joshi, CEO, Bhau center, Pune. And Dr. Prajakta Joshi, entrepreneurship educator. The event was aligned with the KIM academic compulsory one credit course for all the students. This would make all the students benefit from this event. The performance of the students was evaluated based on the three parameters; Self-discovery, Idea validation, and Pitch deck. The self-discovery was an individual assessment. Whereas Idea validation and Pitch deck were group activities.
One of our alumni Rahul has signed an MoU with COEP-Bhau incubation center for incubating his idea.
Over three bootcamps organized so for .
Faculty champion: Dr. Srinivas Suresh, Associate Professor.
Collaborative Learning
NATIONAL MANAGEMENT WEEK DEC 2024 . NOW A MANDATE IN 2024-26
- Apply knowledge of management theories and practices to solve business problems.
- Foster analytical and critical thinking abilities for data-based decision-making.
- Develop value-based leadership ability.
- Lead themselves and others in the achievement of organizational goals, as well as contribute effectively to a team environment
- Use technology-driven tools and techniques.
- Cultivate an attitude for lifelong learning.
- To deliver a learning experience where inputs were to be shared equally and effective teamwork would ensure higher order results
- Students would assess their SWOC and skill enhancement requirements.
- Subject embeds could include ESG, Indian Ethos and Business Ethics and Operations, Business communications.
In December 2024, students celebrated the AIMS National Management Week which involved UN SDG driven activities which helped their holistic development and learning. The report with outcomes is available at: NMW REPORT 2024 . This made it to the nals of the AIMS National Management Week contest and results are to be announced on February 25th,2025.
This experience has resulted in creation of an UN SDG immersion fortnight in March of every year with a multidisciplinary approach.
Faculty champions: Dr. Azhar Shaikh, Dr. Radhika, Mrs. Era Sood, Dr. Digvijay Singh.
Directed Learning
LIVE PROJECTS: HIGHWIRE FORUM 2024 AND ONGOING
- Apply knowledge of management theories and practices to solve business problems.
- Foster analytical and critical thinking abilities for data-based decision-making.
- Understand, analyze and communicate global, economic, legal and ethical aspects of business
- Lead themselves and others in the achievement of organizational goals, as well as contribute effectively to a team environment
- Use technology-driven tools and techniques.
- Develop global perspectives in management.
- To deliver a learning experience where inputs were to be shared equally and effective teamwork would ensure higher order results.
- Students would assess their SWOC and skill enhancement requirements.
- Subject embeds include analytics, marketing, business communication, design thinking and entrepreneurship.
KIM has set up a HIGH-WIRE forum which curates and encourages live projects from corporates through its faculty members who champion and lead this initiative.
During 2023-25 several projects were/are being undertaken . Most of them are virtual in nature and have late evening engagements . Projects include
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Client and Faculty
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Duration
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Students engaged
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Outcomes / Deliverables
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Fire AI (Steep Logic System Pvt. Ltd.)
Dr S. Jeble |
Oct 2023-Jan 2024(61 days overall)
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6 Certificates provided
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Assist in collecting, cleaning, and organizing data for analysis.
Analyze datasets to identify trends and insights for decision-making. Create reports and dashboards to visualize key metrics. Document data analysis processes and methodologies. Collaborate with teams to understand data requirements and present findings. |
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Pralhad P. Chhabria Research Center (PPCRC)
Dr. Srinivasa |
Jan - Mar 2024 (3 months)
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5 certicates provided
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Ongoing projects for :
Developing Marketing Strategy. Planning, pitching. Data analysis & Visualization for industry partners based in the USA. |
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Blue chip digital and design company BSE listed, international brand
Dr. Radhika |
Dec 2024-Feb 2025
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11: ongoing
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Market Research Market, Customer and Competitor Analysis.
1. Identifying ideal customers for the product based on regional and global companies using LinkedIn. 2. Creating a Buyer Persona: Developed detailed proles of potential customers by identifying their demographics, goals, pain points, and decision-making behaviors. 3. Creating a presentation, brochures for various verticals and for recruitment. |
Experiential learning
HALDI CHAWAL PROJECTS 2024-25
- Apply knowledge of management theories and practices to solve business problems.
- Foster analytical and critical thinking abilities for data-based decision-making.
- Lead themselves and others in the achievement of organizational goals, as well as contribute effectively to a team environment
- To deliver a hands-on experience to students of life outside the classroom and build their resilience and social skills, creativity and the ability to think critically.
- Enhance employability skills and also upvalue subjects like marketing and related electives like Sales, Operations and Research.
Haldi Chawal : First hand S2C ( student to customer) sales. In mid 2024 and in December 2024, the institute’s produce of high quality rice and organic ginger powder was processed, packed and sold by student teams out of the campus. This was a challenge and a learning experience for all . Whilst rice was easier to sell, ginger powder was a bigger challenge as the strategy was to sell 1 kg bags and in all 350 kgs had to be sold at the market price. It taught students resilience and the art of selling and customer service.. The Rice Project report is available at RICE PROJECT 2024. Haldi project is completed and the report is under review.
Faculty champion: Dr. Azhar Shaikh, Associate Professor.
Focused Learning
C4i4 ENGAGEMENT 2024 and ongoing
- Apply knowledge of management theories and practices to solve business problems.
- Foster analytical and critical thinking abilities for data-based decision-making.
- Understand, analyze and communicate global, economic, legal and ethical aspects of business
- Use technology-driven tools and techniques.
- Cultivate an attitude for lifelong learning
- To deliver a learning experience where inputs were to be shared equally and effective teamwork would ensure higher order results.
- Students would experience digital learning and publishing skills and improve their critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Subject embeds could include ESG, Indian Ethos and Business Ethics and Operations, Business communications, Strategic Management.
C4i4 lab focuses on training stakeholders on industry 4.0 and providing consultancy services for its deployment. KIM has an MOU with them for training and faculty development programs. In 2022 , 4 students successfully completed the certification program. With effect from 2024, KIM has now an in-house lab where students engage in learning about Industry 4.0 : SUMAN.
To empower faculty a unique 2-day Faculty Development Program: i4 Next-Gen Mentor is being conducted for our faculty by the expert team from C4i4 which will enhance deployment further in 2025-26
Faculty champion: Dr. Srinivas Suresh, Associate Professor. Lab Leader: Dr. Digvijay Singh, assistant Professor
THE ETHOS-ETHICS PROJECT 2024-25 ongoing
This was linked to the courses Managerial Economics-Business environment, Indian Ethos and Business Ethics. Students formed teams and have created 5 unique books with ISBN with themes based on Mulla Nasruddin, Times “Speaking Tree”, better India change makers, Ethics journal compendium and a book of 100 companies. The editors are the students themselves with a faculty acting as a consulting editor. The books are meant for internal value creation and act as a resource for the subjects and enhancement of knowledge. As a part of our vision, these books are not for commercial purposes and are not being sold. The work was initiated in November 2024 .The draft is under review and the publishing deadline is March 31, 2025. ISBN numbers have been alloted. Under this initiative, a unique REFLECTION video-sketch has also been executed and available as a diary collation.
