Curricular Activities

Introduction

At RNSFGC-MBA, we believe that learning is a process that extends beyond the classroom. We boast of a diverse academic community of students, faculty and staff from across the nation learning on a dynamic campus in a serene, global city in Bengaluru. You will have the chance to build meaningful relationships and learn to live with people who come from different places and backgrounds. Our vibrant campus always has something to do in the realms of events of formal and informal repute.

Every course of the MBA Programme has been designed in a structured manner which indicates credits, number of hours to teach, practical components, CIE (Continuous Improvement Examination) and SEE (Semester End Examinations) etc. Various activities are designed in line with the curriculum of the MBA Programme: -

Classroom activities: The major activities of the classrooms are case study discussions, question-answer sessions, use of audio-visual aids, role play, course topic presentations, problem-solving techniques, experiential learning, skill-based activity sessions, etc.
Library Activities: Compulsory library hours are allowed to students to develop the reading habits of text, journals, and periodicals to enhance their knowledge of the real world. This helps the students to write the articles, to participate in the conferences and to prepare for the newspaper review etc.
Lab Activities: Various Lab activities such as Excel Learning, SPSS, and Analytics training are designed to enhance the analytical ability of the students which are very essential for to their profession.
Seminars, workshops and conferences: The Department has created a platform for the students to participate in the seminars, workshops and conferences to build more confidence to address the research issues.

1 Semester

Students are exposed to courses which covers Basic Principles of management in order to be more confident in the concepts and fundamental knowledge required in all the areas of specialization. The semester seeks to enhance students' professional communication skills through training programs. Students need to study 7 courses during the semester.

2 Semester

Students need to study 7 courses. The course will give an overview and understanding of the current and emerging issues in the field of management. These courses will expose students to basic concepts in the broader areas of management and shall lay strong foundation for all the functional areas of management.

3 Semester

Students in their III Semester need to opt their specialisation based on their ability and interest. The department offers various combinations of specialization that are relevant and applicable. The courses are framed in each specialization area focusing on the global environment such as Global Financial Management, International Marketing Management, International HRM etc., Along with three specialization courses the students have to study one core course and one open elective. The total courses are six including the ‘Internship’ for 4 weeks.

4 Semester

Students in their IV semester need to study one core course irrespective of their specialization and three specialisation courses. In addition, students need to undergo a dissertation work in their specialization area to understand ‘How to solve business problems’. This helps students to become an expert in their chosen area of specialization.

Holistic Value Education

Students are motivated to discover their potential, develop an integrated personality, practise healthy lifestyles and be aware of family and social realities, which will help them become catalysts of change in their families and in the neighbourhood. This course earns them one credit per year in their academic curriculum.

Student Leadership

Swayam

NPTEL is a joint initiative from IITs and IISc to offer online courses and certification in Humanities, Basic Sciences, Computer Science and Management. It enables the students to directly engage and learn from the best faculty in the country which strengthens their subject knowledge and also provide them an opportunity to explore new areas of interest. Register for the courses using the link: http://swayam.gov.in/

Contact

Prof. Nagesh Shanbag
SPOC

rnsfgcswayam@gmail.com

Institution’s Innovation Council

Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) of RNS First Grade College has been established to encourage the culture of Innovation among the students across various disciplines of the Institution. The Ministry of Education, Govt. of India has established an Innovation Cell in all Higher Education Institutions. The focus of IIC is to encourage, inspire and nurture young students by supporting them to work with new ideas and transform them into prototypes. IIC is established to promote innovation in the Institution through multitudinous modes leading to an innovation promotion eco-system in the campus.

Extension Activities

Extension activities are community outreach-oriented activities. Most of the extension activities will be outside the campus in keeping with the norms laid down by the Institute and the University. Registration for the EA clubs will be online. As some clubs have restraints in the number of student intake, the registrations are based on early bird entry.

NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME (NSS)

Email ID: rnsped1987@.gmail.com

National Service Scheme has three units that is comprised of volunteers from the Day college. The unit self-funded by RNSFGC. The Programme officer help organize various projects and events for the NSS volunteers. They encourage the students to participate in one or more of the projects offered. NSS – RNSFGC has for its motto, NOT ME BUT YOU, and it encourages its volunteers to extend help to society, the nation and mankind.

Proctor- Proctee System

Faculty proctors are assigned to groups of students to counsel them on curricular, co-curricular and personal matters.

Groups of 10 to 12 students are formed and one faculty proctor is allocated to the group.
Each group undergoes group / individual proctoring for 1 hour per week (Activities list included below) during the first, second, third and fourth semester.
A Proctoring Log Book would be made use of to facilitate and document the activities (Assessment, Feedback & Learning Descriptions).
Final exit meeting to be scheduled on the last working day of the fourth semester to foster a proctoring relationship after completion of the MBA Programme.