Innovative Practices Initiated By Department Of Management Studies, Christ University, Bengaluru

Abstract

This research paper summarises the educational research underpinning Department of Management Studies (DMS), Christ University (CU) framework for supporting academics to learn about creativity and innovation in teaching practices. It is for those who want to know more about adopting best practices in higher education in knowledge based economy. Becoming better teachers not only helps student learning but can enhance careers, develop a sense of community and provide personal satisfaction for academics. It serves the social and national cause.

Learning to teach well at university is complex. Academics differ in the skills and experience they bring to teaching, as they differ in the students and courses they teach. Despite these differences, there are commonalties to learning and improving teaching across disciplines. If India is planning to compete globally in ever changing competitive technology driven economies, what best practices can be underpinned is still a problem every education institution not able to solve. In this presentation an attempt has been made to familiarize the practices initiated by the department of management studies, Christ University, to march towards Global Universities by constantly identifying and fulfilling the needs of the their stakeholders. Though the innovations are familiar the practices followed by the department of management studies to impart quality education distinguishes that from other institutions in the country. The author with his experience in the department has made an effort to show to the stakeholders how department try to outperform other under graduate BBA institutions in the country.

Keywords Learning Organisation, stakeholder, core competency, sustainable development