Upholding The Integrity Of Academic Standards

Dr AS Suresh Iyer with 12 years of teaching experience brings over 24 years of industrial expertise. His passion lies in mentoring the students of the next generation to become industry-ready in this VUCA and BANI world, through teaching and research. He has established his position as an industry leader through 35 published research papers in the realm of retail, distribution, consumer behaviour and branding. Eight of these papers are now being incorporated as part of the curriculum of various courses in marketing specialisation. He has also mentored over 100 Master’s students in their theses, which have culminated in a few publications. Edited excerpts from his recent conversation with BW Education:

Which courses does the institute offer

Aditya Group of Institutions (AGI) equips students with specialised skill sets and employment prospects by offering unique courses in a variety of fields, including Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, Business Analytics, Project Management, Design Thinking and more. In addition to its main curriculum, it also provides specialised courses like Cyber Security, Fintech, Sustainable Design, Digital Marketing Strategies and Entrepreneurship Development. These courses help students acquire the necessary marketable skills and knowledge that are specific to their career goals.

How is the industry-academia partnership being strengthened by the institution?

Aditya Group of Institutions (AGI) enhances the relationship between industry and academia through programmes including cooperative research collaborations, curriculum creation tailored to the sector, internships and guest lectures by professionals in the field. Students learn about important topics that stimulate their creative thinking and equip them with the resources they need to make constructive changes in the environment, society and economy by attending workshops led by experts and international research conferences hosted by AGI. Aditya Group promotes industry-academia partnerships and gives students the chance to network with top industry executives and obtain real-world experience by planning frequent industry visits, networking events, and cooperative projects. AGI was associate partner of the FICCI event in Mumbai which spoke about the Industry Academia collaborations.

How is AGI reforming the new idea of hybrid learning?

AGI is revolutionising hybrid learning and giving students a smooth and interesting learning experience by incorporating technologies like break-out rooms, interactive online platforms, and personalised learning tools. To provide students with the flexibility to complete their coursework that upholds the integrity of academic standards and learning results while also managing their daily lives, AGI's hybrid learning strategy combines online lectures with interactive discussions and group projects.

What is the student's placement rate and compensation package?

AGI's excellent industry relationships, career counselling, training and skill development programmes prepare the students for the industry recruitment processes. Due to this confidence, the corporates offer them competitive remuneration packages. With 100 per cent placement assistance, broad network of business partners, career development workshops and individualised mentoring services, the institutions guarantee competitive salary packages.

What technological innovations are being implemented to improve student accessibility?

Aditya Group of Institutions is putting technological advancements like virtual classrooms, online mentorship platforms and mobile learning apps into practice to improve student accessibility and flexibility in learning. AGI also improves student accessibility through adaptive learning platforms, virtual tutoring systems and round-the-clock online support channels by utilising technologies like artificial intelligence & machine learning that allows for a personalised and immersive learning experience.

Upasana Sharan

BW Reporters The author works as a Senior Copy Editor with BW Businessworld and currently handles the education vertical. She has done her Post Graduate Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (NER Campus, Aizawl).