Essential Tips for Students Planning to Pursue a Management Course

Getting into a good business school takes a lot of hard work. However, if you are planning to pursue a management course, you must know how to maximise your learning experience while you are there. As one of the leading management colleges in India, here is some big-picture advice so that you are well-prepared for what lies ahead: 

• Be organised: You need to be organised to handle assignments, projects and internships while taking out time for co-curricular activities which act as a great platform to connect fellow students. The better you are organised, the better you will be at self-discipline, a useful skill to have in the corporate world. 

• Take a holistic approach towards academics: When it comes to business school, it is not just about what you learn in the classroom. Guest lectures, talks by industry experts, workshops and other activities are a great way to approach knowledge in an interactive and fun way. As a management student, guest lectures will help you gain a new perspective on specific topics and expose you to teachings drawn from real-life experiences. 

• Connect with the faculty: Constant interaction with faculty members not just help you in clearing the academic doubts but building a professional relationship. Keeping in constant touch with teaching members can help you to get introduced to potential careers and jobs you can opt for after completing your education. 

• Study strategically: When you are pursuing a management course, your time is invaluable. It is important to maximise the time you spend studying strategically. Creating a to-do and prioritising what needs to be done can help you to accomplish your goals.

• Network: Networking is one of the most valuable things you can do to boost your career. Use your management course to build up your network as you have access to school alumni networks and professors who are experts in their field. For instance, there is a dream company that you wish to work with. Take the help of professors and alumni to know what it takes to land a job in that company. 

• Take out time for recreational activities: When committing long hours to study, it is important to commit yourself to something that you love doing. Be it practising music, exercising or just pursuing a hobby, doing what is you love is essential. Taking breaks helps you to feel refreshed, rejuvenated and more productive. 

We, at Unitedworld School of Business (UWSB), offer BBA (Hons.) in Marketing, Finance, Operations Management and Entrepreneurship and Family Business. The curriculum has been designed to extensively cover all aspects of business management. Students are also helped to develop soft skills, public speaking, business communication, networking skills, and negotiation skills– which are very crucial to make a mark in the corporate world. We have a multi-layered placement cell that is active not just in India but abroad too. While one team works on exploring zonal placement opportunities, the other team integrates national placements in a centralised manner and the third team explores global opportunities.