Pedogogy

Across the two-year program, spread across six trimesters, core courses are offered in the I and II trimesters, and specialization courses in the III, IV, V trimesters, and Internship in the VI trimester. Six specializations – Marketing, Finance, Human Capital Management, Business Analytics, Hospital & Healthcare Management, and Operations Management – are offered in the III trimester. Students are given a wide range of more than 60 subjects to choose from across all specializations. PES University also offers specializations from sister institutions, including Science and Humanities, Economics, Law, Psychology, and Engineering.

At PES University, the pedagogy includes a variety of experiential learning opportunities such as Hackathons, Studyathons, Readathons, Certificate Programs, Workshops, and Networking with CXOs to provide students with real-world experience and industry exposure. These initiatives are designed to complement traditional teaching methods, giving students hands-on experience in problem-solving, critical thinking, and leadership development.

The case method of teaching and learning focuses on giving students the opportunity to understand the role of decision-makers as they explore various challenges in case contexts drawn from companies across the world. Learning to think quickly with available information helps build analytical and problem-solving skills, empowering future managers and leaders to make critical decisions in real time.

The academic experience of undergoing a case-based curriculum, writing research papers, doing presentations, and participating in class empowers students graduating from the MBA program with increased management knowledge, leadership skills, and a strong foundation for making a difference in the corporate world.

Research Papers: Writing research papers enables students to develop a research mindset and learn from insights beyond textbooks. Research paper writing fosters the development of a scientific temperament for conducting systematic corporate research, designing appropriate research models, collecting pertinent data, conducting comprehensive analysis, making logical inferences, and developing professional reports for dissemination at conferences or through publications.

Presentations: Preparing and delivering presentations on topics of contemporary importance encourages students to gather accurate and relevant information from credible sources and present it to their classmates. The process of preparing and giving presentations builds self-confidence, enhances public speaking skills, develops the ability to handle question-and-answer sessions, and strengthens emotional resilience when facing critical feedback, all while navigating professional and social interactions with peers.

Hackathons, Studyathons, and Readathons: These events promote a collaborative and competitive environment where students solve real-world problems, engage in intensive study sessions, and explore various domains of business and management. Hackathons foster innovation, Studyathons encourage in-depth analysis, and Readathons build critical thinking and knowledge expansion beyond textbooks.

Certificate Programs and Workshops: PES University offers certificate programs and workshops that provide practical insights and skill development in areas such as leadership, business strategy, and emerging technologies. These programs help students stay updated on industry trends and build competencies essential for the corporate world.

Case Method: Case study classes help students gain insights into industry analysis, problem identification, and decision-making. Case studies enable students to understand theoretical connections to real-world applications and stimulate creative problem-solving amidst uncertainty and incomplete information, simulating a real-time corporate environment. The case method of teaching and learning instils constructive thinking, encourages analysing case contexts, and envisions alternative solutions with justifications. Case study discussions help students develop leadership skills, team-building abilities, problem-solving acumen, and practical applications of conceptual knowledge. These discussions also simulate what it takes to be a leader, using analytical tools to explore decision alternatives with justifications while coping with the ambiguities and uncertainties inherent in business contexts.