ACADEMICS
 

CASE STUDIES

 

Case studies analysis and presentations are a regular feature at DBS. An extensive library of cases drawn from diverse sources worldwide, representing most relevant problems and situations in the corporate world have been created for the benefit of students. Cases representing typical situations in each management segment like Entrepreneurship, Startups, HRM, Management concepts, Corporate social responsibility, Financial & cost accounting and Business communication have been catalogued and students work on these cases regularly as part of their curriculum. DBS has also taken regular membership of online journal of management cases so that latest additions are available for the benefit of students. A competition for Case study analysis & presentation is also a part of regular events at DBS.


Seminars & Conferences:

Seminars covering relevant topics and current issues of importance are a regular feature at DBS. Seminars are structured around panel discussion, guest lectures and presentations from industry experts. Cultural events like Management Festivals, College Camp, Social awareness programs etc are conducted regularly

 
Teaching Methodology
 
At DBS, the faculty is encouraged to try a variety of teaching methods that provide a comprehensive as well as flexible approach to management development. These methods include group work, invention of selected issues in depth through projects, case discussion, role plays and other attractive simulation exercises. DBS places great emphasis on the case method as an analytical tool as it helps the student to confront and diagnose specific management issues and suggest reasonable plans of action. Through constant exposure to cases, the students learn to differentiate one situation from another and to appreciate the uniqueness of a given situation. Under faculty guidance, students get leads for case preparation and assist in the collection of raw information as well as ready case-material from Indian industry. An integral part of the programme is presentation, oral and written, by students on cases and projects. These have also helped sharpen their communication skills. Corporate games, covering all the functional areas of management have been designed and run successfully at DBS. These serve to highlight the value of an “experimental approach” in understanding the complexities of business problems and the need for a balanced, inter-functional approach in seeking solutions.
 
Faculty
 
The Institute's faculty is a rich blend of academic achievement and practical experience. The Institute stresses the practical value of the training given and draws heavily on practicing managers who develop appropriate learning situations that foster conceptual clarity and underscore the applicability of theoretical inputs to real life situation.
 
Industrial Tour
 
Students are taken on an industrial tour once every month to different type of units to give them a practical exposure different types of units and manufacturing practices.
 
Domestic Tour
 
Students shall be taken to five days outstation domestic tour (on actual cost sharing basis) where-in they are exposed to big time business exposures. Students are taken to stock exchange, Commodity exchange, dry stocks, harbour area, mandi areas, large malls, film city, studios, advertising agency, Nariman point in Mumbai, Race Course etc.and other commercial hubs of the country. The exposure of students at that level takes the fear of the corporate world out of their mind and bring aspiration to lead others to these organizations in future.
 
Foreign Tour
 
Students shall be offered one foreign tour (on actual cost sharing basis) of 5 weeks either to Dubai or Singapore. The tour is planned well in advanced and works out at economical rates. The tour shall be optional to students. In special cases cost can be paid in instalments. The international exposures to students helps substantially in corporate ladder there after