Life Skill Education in MBA Curriculum for Better Management in Challenging Environment

International Journal of Scientific Research and Modern Education (IJSRME) ISSN (Online): 2455 – 5630 , Volume I, Issue I, 2016

5 Pages Posted: 29 Apr 2017

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Priti Jeevan

Srinivas Institute of Management Studies

Date Written: 2016

Abstract

MBA is a life changing course where the students will change their outlook and perspective on life. The traditional pedagogy and syllabus is under the scanner because of the output given by the B-Schools. Since in this course the entire life is intervened and changed, there would be lot of critical things that an individual would be encountered in his life. For this he has to analyze the kind of resources required, the preparedness of facing the situation and the experience from his past life. This demands a requirement of learning a series of life skills. The goal of any B-School is not just short term of seeking placement but long term of personal change. Life skills are those skills which help an individual for this personal change and help him or her in the long term of an individual’s life. Life skills are the skills that help people to succeed in different environments that they are exposed to like work place, family, neighborhood and society at large. An adaptive and positive behaviour is expected to be the result of the individuals who are exposed and taught life skills. This helps in the changed behaviour of the individuals to deal effectively with the demands and stimulating situations of life. It gives them an upper hand in emotional stability amongst the individuals which is required lifelong. It authorizes young individuals to take right positive actions to promote a healthy personality and social relationships for successful professional life and a sound life. This paper titled “Life skill education in MBA curriculum for better management in challenging environment” will explore the key elements in life skills and the benefits that the students would draw by learning it. A healthy mind with a healthy body is the need of the hour and the requirement from the young India especially the youth that will be representing the Corporate India who will be a role model to the generation that follows. The B-Schools should change their outlook and take a pioneer initiative in this regard. This will create positivity to all stake holders of B schools. The research uses secondary data for the collection of data. Conclusions, based on the outcome, hereby obtained were drawn and decisions were taken about the said objectives. The primary purpose of this paper is to stimulate further discussion amongst academicians and to be used in dialogue with stakeholders.

Keywords: Life Skills, Emotional Stability, Pedagogy & B-Schools

Suggested Citation

Jeevan, Priti, Life Skill Education in MBA Curriculum for Better Management in Challenging Environment (2016). International Journal of Scientific Research and Modern Education (IJSRME) ISSN (Online): 2455 – 5630 , Volume I, Issue I, 2016, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2959998

Priti Jeevan (Contact Author)

Srinivas Institute of Management Studies ( email )

Srinivas Campus, Mangaladevi Road
Pandeshwar
Mangalore, 575001
India

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