Dr. Prakash Pinto is working as a Professor and Dean in the Department of Business Administration, St Joseph Engineering College, Vamanjoor, Mangalore. He holds M.Com, MBA, PGDIM, PGDFM, and a Ph.D. in Commerce. He is a research guide in Management studies of VTU and has successfully guided three Ph.D. candidates and four research scholars who are currently pursuing their Ph.D. He has 23 years of teaching and research experience. He has been a member of the local inspection committee for affiliation and establishment of research centers of VTU affiliated engineering colleges.

St Joseph Engineering College

What is the latest program that you are offering in your department?

“Certificate course in Data Science & specialization courses in MBA suitable for current job industry”

We offer a 2 year MBA program with dual specialization in Finance and Marketing, HR and Finance, and HR and Marketing. The syllabus includes contemporary courses like HR Analytics, Digital marketing, Emerging exponential technologies, and Technology. In addition to this, we offer a certification course in Data Science Professional which will help students outperform and stand apart from the crowd

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

“Well-qualified faculty, skill-based training & career counseling”

  • The MBA department has, dedicated, and research-oriented faculty members. 
  • Regular talks by industry experts & alumni interactions for networking.
  • Placement training and career counseling to develop the students professionally. 
  • The V-ACT (Value education, Aptitude training, Career counseling, and Technical skills) program is a unique program offered by the department to develop the skill sets.

What will you say are the “best practices” in the course you’re offering?

“A strong coalition of management programs, placement support, & in-trend certified courses”

Some of our best practices include,

  • Industry Certifications on Data science and Digital marketing by KPMG and Google
  • 100% placement support through our industry partners- Cocubes and JV Global.
  • Organizing Management Development Programs on the emerging areas in business.
  •  Mini research projects for MBA students to equip them with research and analytical skills

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What are some valuable insights of the program?

“Rigorous academic curriculum and focus on results-oriented, moral learning”

The department follows outcome-based education (OBE) to attain the Programme Outcomes (POs). Curriculum gaps are identified at the course level and addressed at the Programme Assessment Committee (PAC). We nurture the social, ethical, and moral values of MBA students through community engagement, outreach programs, and volunteering.

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

“Our Faculty gains subject expertise through MOOCs, FDP’s, training programs & research work”

The internal Quality Assurance Cell of the institution plans the training need and coordinates with the Teaching Learning Centre (TLC). It helps impart domain-specific knowledge & provides hands-on training. Research aptitude of the faculty members is encouraged through annual faculty and research conclave. Faculty are sponsored to attend Faculty Development programs, Capacity Building Programmes, & Short Term Training Programmes (STTP). 

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

“With the help of multiple internships for students training & alliance with industry”

The institution has signed multiple MoUs with industry associations like Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Kanara Small Industries Association. Internships are carried out by the MBA students as a part of the regular MBA curriculum.

What are the types of projects that the students are working on through this program?

“The projects by the students are in the field of HR, Finance, and Marketing”

The students undertake modern retailing, digital marketing, Performance management, HR strategies, & Efficient market hypothesis. Other prominent projects include Mutual fund evaluation, Service quality, and e-banking.

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

“An opportunity to be a part of the diverse world of management opportunities”

MBA students can take different roles in NGOs, Startups, MNCs, Local industries, the education sector, and entrepreneurship. They can also pursue doctoral research in the field of management studies.