Progressive Learning Beyond the Classroom

Business Simulation have become effective teaching tools that connect theory to real-world application. These games encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities in an entertaining and interactive way by immersing students in real-world situations. It is the ground level active learning mechanism that can be implemented for the benefit of students as it presents special chances to improve academic development and get students ready for challenging work settings.

At Sri Balaji University, Pune, the Program Structure includes a 1 credit course for Business Simulation. To make this effective, the University has entered into an agreement with CESIM for availing the licenses for the benefit of its 2000+ students across various streams.

This academic initiative was welcomed by students at all levels with great enthusiasm and positivity. Business Simulation are contributing to active learning of students and understanding theoretical concepts easily by practical applications.

To ensure the successful implementation of the program, more than 100 faculties from different specialisations and belonging to different departments were provided a three days CESIM Certified Course (conducted by CESIM company) to be eligible to conduct effective classes and impart knowledgeable content to the student managers. All the faculties who cleared the test on concluding day were provided with ‘Trainer Certificates’.

EdX, a prominent online education portal, provides a variety of courses that have been developed by esteemed institutions, including Stanford, and Harvard. These courses offer a high-quality education that is accessible to a global audience. The platform is renowned for its emphasis on academic rigour, providing content that is reflective of the breadth and depth of traditional university courses. EdX courses facilitate the attainment of academic and professional excellence by integrating practical applications with theoretical knowledge.

At Sri Balaji University, Pune, EdX courses are introduced for Semester I and Semester II students. To make students aware of the importance of self-paced learning and gain in depth knowledge about their subjects apart from classroom sessions, EdX is introduced as 1-credit course worth 50 marks. Apart from this, individual subjects are mapped.

The Certificates generated from the portal are verified for allotting internal evaluation. The EdX initiative helps the students with Quality content, structured learning pathways, critical thinking and application, along with valid certificates. These certificates help the student managers to gain additional knowledge at their own pace.

LinkedIn Learning, a widely-used online education platform, provides courses that are designed to nurture personal growth, career advancement, and skill development. Although the platform's primary focus is on professional and technical skills, it also integrates elements of academic rigour by providing structured, high-quality content that has been developed by industry experts and educators. LinkedIn Learning is a valuable resource for learners in both academic and professional settings due to its emphasis on practical application, accessibility, and flexibility. It is a self-paced learning tool that adds power to the academic rigour initiative.

At Sri Balaji University, Pune, LinkedIn Learning is introduced to bring an academic rigour in Tech Specialisation MBA batches. These batches include Business Analytics and Data Science, Business Analytics and Digital Marketing, as well as Business Analysis and Product Management.

LinkedIn learnings are most preferred courses due to its expert-curated content, comprehensive curriculum combined with practical applications and integration for professional development. The immediate linkage with LinkedIn portal helps the student managers as well as learners to gain credible knowledge with valid certifications that increases their employability quotient.