Department of Management Studies, SRM University Delhi-NCR : Interview with Dr. Satish Menon (Dean)

About: SRM University, Delhi-NCR, Sonepat, Haryana (SRMUH), established in 2013 under the Haryana Private University Act, spans 47.89 acres. Founded by the SRM Institute of Science and Technology Trust, SRMUH offers over 70 undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programmes across more than 20 disciplines. Admissions are available through Early Admission Mode (EAM) and Regular Admission Mode (RAM).

Ranked among India's top 50 universities, SRMUH recorded its highest placement package of Rs. 50 LPA in 2023. Key recruiters include Emory Healthcare, HCL, Genpact, Tech Mahindra, Cognizant, Wipro, Uber, Swiggy, and Puma. Accredited with an “A+” grade by NAAC, SRM University NCR Campus is recognised by UGC and AIU, and approved by BCI, ACU, DSIR, and NCHMCT. The university offers several scholarships, such as the SRMHCAT Scholarship, Chancellor’s Scholarship, Chancellor Sports Scholarship, SRMJEEE aspirant scholarships, and merit-based scholarships for PG programmes.

Careers360: Can you describe the unique features and strengths of the Department of Management Studies at SRM University NCR Campus?

Dr. Satish: The Department of Management Studies at SRM University NCR Campus is distinguished by its continuous efforts to enhance student employability. The curriculum is designed to ensure that graduates enrolled in SRM University NCR Campus courses such as BBA, BCom, and MBA are market-ready upon completion. This is achieved through industry collaborations, industry visits, regular internships, and rigorous placement activities, all aimed at enhancing the capabilities of students.

Careers360: SRM University NCR Campus offers BBA, MBA and PhD as well. Please throw some light on the selection process. What does the university look at during the selection process for management aspirants?

Dr. Satish: For SRM University NCR Campus admissions, the selection process evaluates students based on their Class 10 and Class 12 percentages, and interviews are conducted to assess their potential performance. For MBA admissions, the process considers undergraduate degree scores, entrance exam results, and interview performance.

Careers360: Could you discuss the MBA majors offered at SRM University NCR Campus and their alignment with current industry demands?

Dr. Satish: The MBA programme offered under SRM University NCR Campus courses offers specialisations in marketing, finance, analytics, and other areas. Analytics is included in the curriculum because the future is data-driven, and this specialisation equips students to enhance their job prospects in the evolving market.

Careers360: Students get a wide latitude in customising a business degree tailored to meet their specific career goals and objectives. Please explain how this is facilitated?

Dr. Satish: If a student is pursuing Human Resources (HR) but wishes to explore marketing as an elective, they can select courses in that field. This approach allows students to diversify their electives, making them eligible for a wider range of job profiles and enhancing their SRM University NCR Campus placements opportunities.

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Careers360: How are the practical training and internship opportunities at the Department of Management Studies at SRM University NCR Campus?

Dr. Satish: The institution has established partnerships with various companies, including Parle and Yakult, to provide students with valuable internship opportunities. Additionally, individuals in top management positions from various companies are invited to conduct interactive sessions, which aid students in securing both internships and placements.

Careers360: Envisage, Innovate and Incubate - Please elaborate in these pillars of education

Dr. Satish: The pillars of the Department of Management Studies at SRM University NCR Campus are its students and the right content tailored to meet industry demands. When a student seeks admission, they typically look for two key aspects: graduation and placements. To address these needs, the curriculum is carefully crafted and designed by industry experts.

Careers360: How does the Entrepreneurship Cell at SRM University NCR Campus function? Please share some success stories.

Dr. Satish: The Department of Management Studies at SRM University NCR Campus actively supports its entrepreneurship cell in pursuing research and innovative initiatives. Students are also sent to partner companies to gain real-time experience and apply their learnings to their own ventures.

Careers360: What is the Corporate Resource Centre at SRM University NCR Campus? Give details

Dr. Satish: Since the institute has partnerships with several companies, it receives first-hand information about their requirements. Based on this, the institute provides training and placement services starting from the first semester, ensuring that students are job-ready by the time they graduate.

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Careers360: Can you please tell us about the exchange programme at SRM University NCR Campus? How does it work and where do students go? Is there a particular eligibility for the exchange programme?

Dr. Satish: SRM University NCR campus has partnerships with various foreign universities, particularly in the UK and Singapore. They aim to send students to these places. For example, an MBA student can participate in a one-semester or one-year exchange programme. For the eligibility criteria, students must clear all subjects and meet a minimum marks criterion.

Careers360: How are the placements at SRM University NCR campus?

Dr. Satish: The placement process at SRM University NCR campus consists of 4-5 stages. It starts with an aptitude test where speed is crucial, followed by a group discussion round, a stress round, and then either a technical or HR round. The sequence and nature of these tests may vary depending on the company. The top recruiters include Bosch, TCS, HUL, ICICI, among others, offering different packages. SRM University NCR campus has a strong rapport with the corporate sector, and companies often come for guest lectures.

Careers360: Do you have any last message for all management aspirants?

Dr. Satish: The important thing to consider is your marketability after graduation. When students join SRM University NCR campus, we assure them that we will provide the necessary training and ensure they are placed without any problems.

About the interviewee

Dr. Satish holds a Ph.D degree in Management from The University of Missouri, USA. Dr. Satish comes with an academic experience of 14 years and an industrial experience of 15 years. His area of research is Artificial Intelligence and Genomics. He has been awarded with Innovator Award for Outstanding Accomplishment and Exceptional Expertise in Securing Patents by Alliance University, India with the total number of 21 patents under his name along with Best Employee Award – Infobahn Technologies, Massachusetts, USA and others.