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Hi Guys! My idea of posting this thread is simple: I don't think BMS taught me what it is supposed to; although better than other courses under the university, I think there's a lot more to 'professionalism' than what this course promises. Perhaps, my opinion is personal and specific to my college, but I'm sure many of you would agree to some of my points.
So, here goes.
( I wrote this on 29th of April when the course ended with its final exam on that day....Once, you are through with the article, you will know why that title)
Finally....Freedom
Finally, it's all over now; or one may say that it is the beginning of all things!
The days of drudgery in the Mumbai University Education System for me ended today on 29th April 2006.
I took my final exams for Bachelor of Management Studies course alongwith thousands of others who too felt this sigh of relief!
It's amazing how one feels so knowledgeable and yet so naive as one exits the University to enter the Industry.
Although, BMS, being a 'professional' course did help me a lot. But the question is does that qualify me to become a 'professional' manager?
Yesterday I was roting the different points for 'Evaluation of Criteria for Selection of an Ad Agency', and YES! I hit the jackpot when I saw that question on the paper. It was a juicy paper - totally worth all the writing. Juiced up in the sense that each answer I had roted carried 10 marks each and I could literally score (well, almost).
All my answer paper needed was the right keywords with underlines and 'neat' presentation skills. Well, that's one heck of a professional approach I have developed!
'Professionalism' and 'Practicality' were the only two things that I barely touched upon throughout my course duration. Although, I will admit that the presentation skills helped me somehow in communication to a large audience. But what's the point of presenting a report to the same bunch of people who would eventually become so close peers that they will either distract you or co-operate with you while you are speaking and you would STILL be comfortable with it! It becomes merely a monotonous activity.
There are no doubts about my internal assessment during the course of the projects, assignments, attendance or even 'classroom participation'. I noticed how the professor used to jot down minute points of participation, attendance and presentation skills when no one was looking.
The problem lies no t in the system or the syllabus wholely, the people responsible for the management of the system are responsible for the failure of the course.
I must admit though, I have learnt a hell lot from this course like finishing projects within deadlines. But what even if after having done that, the professor assesses me on the basis of the number of times I smile at him OR on mere face value!
As one of my friends says, 'Don't let the Institution ruin your Education'...Education and Learning can never stop.
Now its time to discover what I'm really made of; once I 'm out armed with a degree (whose intrinsic values are doubtful);
From Now On, What I'm and what I really know is going to matter the most.
The journey to 'Self-Discovery' and Realization of my true potential begins now!!
FREEDOM TO DISCOVER; FREEDOM TO GROW; FREEDOM TO SHOW WHAT YOU ARE REALLY MADE OF!!!
Cheers! To all those who could pass this test of endurance where without asking the reason why, you went on to get something that is unfortunately the only form of recognition of your competence (those of you who really have any) the industry.
Finally, I would like to end this post by thanking the University of Mumbai to teach me the following concept:-
Rote learning
Rote learning, is a learning technique which avoids grasping the inner complexities and inferences of the subject that is being learned and instead focuses on memorizing the material so that it can be recalled by the learner exactly the way it was read or heard. In other words, it also means learning just for the test.
The major practice involved in rote learning techniques is learning by repetition, based on the idea that one will understand the meaning of the material the more they repeat it. However, in many fields, especially mathematics, this can often produce poor results.
Rote learning is sometimes disparaged with the derogative terms parrot fashion, regurgitation or mugging because one who engages in rote learning may give the wrong impression of having understood what they have written or said. However, some material can only be learned in this fashion. For example, when learning the Latin alphabet or the conjugation of foreign irregular verbs, one must simply memorize because there is little or no inner complexity that can be grasped. Rote learning can be risky because institutions, systems and people have a tendency to fixate on its benefits. The system is widely practiced in schools across India, People's Republic of China, Chinese medium schools, Singapore and Greece. (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
So, here goes.
( I wrote this on 29th of April when the course ended with its final exam on that day....Once, you are through with the article, you will know why that title)
Finally....Freedom
Finally, it's all over now; or one may say that it is the beginning of all things!
The days of drudgery in the Mumbai University Education System for me ended today on 29th April 2006.
I took my final exams for Bachelor of Management Studies course alongwith thousands of others who too felt this sigh of relief!
It's amazing how one feels so knowledgeable and yet so naive as one exits the University to enter the Industry.
Although, BMS, being a 'professional' course did help me a lot. But the question is does that qualify me to become a 'professional' manager?
Yesterday I was roting the different points for 'Evaluation of Criteria for Selection of an Ad Agency', and YES! I hit the jackpot when I saw that question on the paper. It was a juicy paper - totally worth all the writing. Juiced up in the sense that each answer I had roted carried 10 marks each and I could literally score (well, almost).
All my answer paper needed was the right keywords with underlines and 'neat' presentation skills. Well, that's one heck of a professional approach I have developed!
'Professionalism' and 'Practicality' were the only two things that I barely touched upon throughout my course duration. Although, I will admit that the presentation skills helped me somehow in communication to a large audience. But what's the point of presenting a report to the same bunch of people who would eventually become so close peers that they will either distract you or co-operate with you while you are speaking and you would STILL be comfortable with it! It becomes merely a monotonous activity.
There are no doubts about my internal assessment during the course of the projects, assignments, attendance or even 'classroom participation'. I noticed how the professor used to jot down minute points of participation, attendance and presentation skills when no one was looking.
The problem lies no t in the system or the syllabus wholely, the people responsible for the management of the system are responsible for the failure of the course.
I must admit though, I have learnt a hell lot from this course like finishing projects within deadlines. But what even if after having done that, the professor assesses me on the basis of the number of times I smile at him OR on mere face value!
As one of my friends says, 'Don't let the Institution ruin your Education'...Education and Learning can never stop.
Now its time to discover what I'm really made of; once I 'm out armed with a degree (whose intrinsic values are doubtful);
From Now On, What I'm and what I really know is going to matter the most.
The journey to 'Self-Discovery' and Realization of my true potential begins now!!
FREEDOM TO DISCOVER; FREEDOM TO GROW; FREEDOM TO SHOW WHAT YOU ARE REALLY MADE OF!!!
Cheers! To all those who could pass this test of endurance where without asking the reason why, you went on to get something that is unfortunately the only form of recognition of your competence (those of you who really have any) the industry.
Finally, I would like to end this post by thanking the University of Mumbai to teach me the following concept:-
Rote learning
Rote learning, is a learning technique which avoids grasping the inner complexities and inferences of the subject that is being learned and instead focuses on memorizing the material so that it can be recalled by the learner exactly the way it was read or heard. In other words, it also means learning just for the test.
The major practice involved in rote learning techniques is learning by repetition, based on the idea that one will understand the meaning of the material the more they repeat it. However, in many fields, especially mathematics, this can often produce poor results.
Rote learning is sometimes disparaged with the derogative terms parrot fashion, regurgitation or mugging because one who engages in rote learning may give the wrong impression of having understood what they have written or said. However, some material can only be learned in this fashion. For example, when learning the Latin alphabet or the conjugation of foreign irregular verbs, one must simply memorize because there is little or no inner complexity that can be grasped. Rote learning can be risky because institutions, systems and people have a tendency to fixate on its benefits. The system is widely practiced in schools across India, People's Republic of China, Chinese medium schools, Singapore and Greece. (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)