Rajeev Prasad is the Assistant Professor of the M S Ramaiah University of applied sciences, Bangalore. He did BE in Electronics and communication from Ramaiah Institute of Technology and MBA in HR from Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences. He worked as an Assistant Professor and Chair of MBA HR Department at Faculty of Management and Commerce, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru. He has teaching experience of more than 5 years. Rajeev Prasad also teaches courses like, Principles of Management, Human Resource Management, Manpower Recruitment and Selection, International HRM, Performance and Compensation Management, Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship Development, etc. 

M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences

What is the latest program that you are offering on campus to help students outperform and stand apart from the crowd?

“Courses such as digital marketing, budgeting, personal finance, HR operations, Project Management are available to pupils”

We are offering certification courses like digital marketing, budgeting, personal finance, HR operations, Project Management, python, R software, etc for pupils. These courses develop specific skill set required for students to outperform.

What are the factors that make this program the best for the students in M S Ramaiah University of applied sciences?

“Concentrate on developing the skills of students practically from all courses”

All programs will concentrate more on developing particular skills through practice. Our teaching methodology is based on teaching, role play, and storytelling. Apart from these, we focus on relevant and suitable activities according to the topic to students. 

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

“Case studies, mock recruitments, and role plays are provided to pupils”

We give priority to our learning through case studies, mock recruitments, role plays ,etc. Also, the learning through tools like SEO, SEM or usage of software like Tally, R, Python, ERPs etc are provided to pupils. 

What are some valuable insights of the program that is offered at M S Ramaiah University of applied sciences?

“Provide certification courses and improvise students' skills on campus”

Through all certification courses, students are able to improvise their skill set. They can perform well in their job they would be choosing to work upon. 

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

“Real life examples, case studies and other projects are given to candidates”

Students are taught by giving real life examples on relevant and significant case studies. It helps them to use reality rather than just preparing them with theory. These methodologies will help them to take right decisions when they face the reality in future

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

“FDPs, training and other activities delivered to faculties to improve their skills”

Our faculties would go through a rigorous training in the same aspect through Faculty Development Programs and Management Development programs. They also get certified before they offer south programs. So, they can ace in the program before actually delivering it to students. Also, we have very enthusiastic faculties who are always working towards continuous improvement, and dedication to learn something new. 

How do you tend to build an industry connected with these programs in M S Ramaiah University of applied sciences?

“Provide industry expert sessions, practical classes and industry visits along with our programs”

We invite industry experts to deliver 1 or 2 sessions in these programs. So, students can connect with the industry individuals and listen to the real cases happening in the industry. We experts’ companies for practical exposure. This also helps us to overcome the gap between industry and academia. 

What were the challenges that you faced while inculcating a program to your curriculum?

“To develop interest among students and constraints on resources are great challenges”

One of the most challenging parts is to develop interest among the students. They can take up these courses and sometimes we face some constraints on resources as well. Involvement of the right industry expert for our timeline would be challenging in some instances. 

What are the types of projects that students are working on through the Program in M S Ramaiah University of applied sciences?

“Recruitment, sourcing applicants, social media networks and more projects are worked by pupils”

We provide a particular course like Recruitment and Selection certification courses. Students work on recruitment, sourcing applicants, posting jobs through portals and social media networks, preparing Job Description projects in the final semester. 

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

“Job opportunities in HR, Recruitment and more are provided for students”

Our courses will help students to expertise in a specific skill set required for the job role they are looking for. When the student gets certified in this course, it is an added advantage for them to pursue their career. They get job chances in the HR area or more precisely in the Recruitment Department of HR.