LEARNING FROM LEADERS
BML Munjal University Gurgaon, Haryana www.bml.edu.in
An effective mentormentee system, real-time learning through case studies, the option of dual specialisation, and curriculum curated by the Imperial College London, UK, are some of the unique features that draw students to BML Munjal University (BMU) for their undergraduate and postgraduate studies. The 45-acre sprawling campus in Gurgaon is home to 1,600 students—1,200 in School of Engineering and 400 in School of Management. Equipping learners with an entrepreneurial mindset and critical reasoning are at the core of the university’s
teaching methodology. Students are also taught how to apply the knowledge to solve problems and test their limits. According to M B Srinivas, Dean, School of Engineering and Technology, “The complexion of information technology industry is changing and we need to equip the students with tools and skills to stay updated while they learn the fundamentals. We believe that you need to teach manufacturing 4.0 to them so that they are industry ready and that’s why we encourage our students to undertake internships three times in a year.” If there are enthusiastic students who are eager to learn what is taught to them in the classrooms, then there are equally energetic professors who know how to push the students to come out of their comfort zone. With state-of-the-art incubation centres, tech labs, an entrepreneurship centre and multiple extra-curricular clubs, besides regular industry lectures, international faculty visits and student exchange programmes, there is always a lot of activity happening on campus. Vishal Talwar, Dean, School of Management says, “Practical engaged learning, offering every student some kind of international exposure, and making them learn to multitask is the focus of the School of Management.” It is mandatory for MBA students to go for at least 15 days for their classes to the Imperial College London and learn from the international faculty and interact with students from across the world.