Scaler, an education start-up, has launched Scaler School of Business (SSB) with its full-time on-campus Postgraduate Programme in Management and Technology in Bengaluru.
According to the India Skill Report 2020, having an MBA degree is no longer the key to landing jobs in India, with only 46.59 per cent of students having enough skills to be hired. Several institutions attempt to teach these practical skills through case studies.
The postgraduate programme curated by Scaler School of Business has been designed to bridge this significant gap between traditional business education and the industry's dynamic needs, as per a company statement.
SSB's postgraduate program integrates elements like a three-month internship, case studies, industry-driven evaluations, and projects sourced directly from leading companies. The program will allow students to deep dive into trending technology and innovations, equipping them with new-age skills in AI and allied industries.
Learners will have access to a dedicated space—the Scaler Innovation Lab—where they will work on ground-breaking ideas and projects that impact society under the guidance of Scaler's leadership team and CXOs of partner organizations. They will be able to collaborate with computer science engineers from Scaler School of Technology to build prototypes or minimally viable products.
Abhimanyu Saxena, Co-Founder of Scaler, said, “We strongly believe that working professionals today and in the future need both business and technology acumen. Scaler School of Business is a vital step in that direction.”
Learners enrolled with Scaler School of Business will also get access to industry leaders from all domains, such as visiting faculty and super mentors, who will curate engaging hands-on exercises, ensuring students gain practical wisdom from the best in the business.
Delivered in four phases, the 18-month program will be split into six trimesters. The first two trimesters will focus on building fundamental knowledge of business administration, where learners will build expertise around topics such as accounting, economics, statistics, communications, sales and marketing strategies, operations management, and others.
The program's founding cohort will have an intake of 75 to 100 handpicked students and will commence in August 2024. The admissions process will comprise a series of written and video essays, followed by two 1:1 interview rounds.
