For future business leaders at DCSMAT Trivandrum and elsewhere, the MBA experience can be even more impactful by participating in live industry consulting projects. Not only do these projects provide students with a chance to put learning into action, but they also allow them to act, in part, as junior consultants. The value of the MBA course in Trivandrum is gained by working with real organizations on real issues, is immense. Students use their frameworks and analytical skills to gain liability of the issues being presented and then develop solutions to the issues while also providing actionable recommendations. The experiential nature contributes to a practice that enhances critical thinking, problem solving, and client skills—all of which are critical in a competitive market.
Aside from developing skills that are transferable into the marketplace, the projects allow students to gain an understanding of the functioning of industries within the Kerala ecosystem (and beyond). Additionally, students are allowed to examine organizational culture, decision-making processes, and the challenges and constraints of organizations.
This real-life interaction with organizations builds confidence, expands networks, and enhances employability options. These projects give the students skills that mean they can be treated as a first hire for any employer that is looking for new talent in Thiruvananthapuram (and across India). Live industry consulting projects are more than academic projects—they are the start for future business and career success. So, taking an MBA from DCSMAT Trivandrum will make you face the real world like a leader.
